Things You'll Need:
- Realistic racing budget
- Regulations for the class of racing you choose
- A basic car
- Basic tools
- Racing gadgetry
- Sponsor
- Racing tires
- Internet access
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Step 1
Consult your budget before you begin. You may need to start with showroom-car racing and move your way up to auto-crossing or modified or speedway racing.
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Step 2
Find out the rules and regulations of the racing class you choose. The Internet can be of great help in revealing which classes have which specifications. What is legal in one class may get you disqualified in another. It is crucial to be completely clear about what kind of car is acceptable to work from.
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Step 3
Purchase a basic, properly running car. Since you are buying it to race, it does not really matter if the vehcile passes the smog test (unless you are thinking of driving it to and from events). If you have a trailer and a vehicle to tow your race car with, you have a lot of options.
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Step 4
Strip the interior of the car in accordance with the rules and regulations of your class of racing. Since lighter weight means faster travel, the more you can get rid of, the better. You need only basic tools for this process.
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Step 5
Purchase and install racing gadgetry, such as a roll cage, racing seat, five-point harness and other safety items. The manual provided by the governing body of your preferred racing class will list regulations and make non-binding suggestions. Focus first on fulfilling the rules, and spend your remaining racing budget on the optional items.
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Step 6
Seek out potential sponsors to help you go the rest of the way. Paint jobs in particular are pricey, but if you have a couple of sponsors, you may be able to stretch your racing budget further. Think: Do you have a one-on-one relationship with the CEO or proprietor of any company? See if he can give you a bit of fiscal help. In return, agree to sport the logo of the business on your car and racing gear.
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Step 7
Invest a good chunk of your money in high-quality racing tires. Follow the guidelines of your racing class and purchase the best tires money can buy.
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Step 8
Network via the internet with other racing aficionados in your area and get advice on where to go for parts, paint jobs, welding, and other services you cannot perform for yourself.
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Step 9
Put the entire car together prior to the first race. Depending on the kind of racing you do, the vehicle may no longer be street legal. But whether or not the tires even fit, the car will start and rev up to sufficiently high RPMs. Make sure the seat is installed to your liking, which can make your experience at the first event go a lot smoother.
