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How can I become a race car driver if I don't live in America?

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You can look up race car driving organizations in your home country and read through their entry requirements. You could also move to the US if you wanted to be a race car driver there.

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Can I become a race car driver as a kid?

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Yes. The best place to start is with go-karts. It’s relatively cheap, and kids as young as cfive or sixan compete. This will teach racing basics and open many more disciplines and divisions. Teenagers can benefit from karting, too, but are able to compete in SCCA with parental approval and a valid driver's license.

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Do I have to have a driver's license to become a race car driver?

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Yes, not only do you need a driver's license, but you will also need to be the minimum age of 18.

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How can I become an F1 race car driver in India?

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Try out karting or compete in local races. If you're successful and become a professional, then see if you can join the Asian Formula 3 championships, which will lead you to FIA F3, FIA F2, then finally the FIA F1 World Championship. If you cannot race, the sim racing is now a way to get into real racing. Win championships like the McLaren Shadow competition or the Gran Turismo World Championship. It is not easy and you need to be very devoted, and you need to have the talent.

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Hi, I am 40 years old and want to be a car racer. At this is age is it possible for me I am in very good shape from UK.

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Almost anyone can be a racing driver if they have the commitment and determination to! A karting club is a good place to start, and then from there you can go into a higher tier karting championship (for example, Club100 in the UK), or doing track days in a car. There are loads of options to go racing, it just takes a bit of research to find the perfect pathway for you.

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I know how to drive well and I would like to join US car racing team. What can I do?

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If you do have driving skill, you could look for sponsors, and a racing team that would sign a deal with you. There are many US racing teams besides Nascar. You should also stay fit and train, as this will improve your driving.

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