Career Exploration

Being a Racecar Driver

As I explored what it took to be a racecar driver, I learned many surprising things. For example, I didn't know that drivers needed to know so much physics!

What does a racecar driver do?

How do I become a racecar driver?

There are many different paths to becoming a race car driver. It depends how much money that you have. If you happen to be very wealthy, there are not many barriers to entry. You buy a car, hire a racing team, and qualify for races. So if you're already rich, you need to practice driving a lot.

If you're not rich, you need to begin by racing locally. Then work your way up to more and more expensive cars in more and more competitive races.

Should You Become a Racecar Driver?

Based on my research, I would want to be a racecar driver!