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Hi, I'm 18 years old and in college and recently became interested in racing. I've done some research and found that a lot of racecar drivers started in karting, but most of them at a young age. Do you think karting would be a good start for me or would you recommend something else? Thanks.
Virtually every pro driver in every pro series did some time in Karting. There's no downside and it's cheap seat time. Until you can afford race cars and tires and fuel and towing costs. a Go Kart isthe way to go and have fun.
Then when your out of school, been working for a few years and have a little money coming in, you can graduate to Sports Car Club of America - - -they have programs that cover every aspect of road racing , from working the pits , to corner flagging to actual race instructing.
Those qre the two first steps I would suggest.
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Dan Liddy
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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.
Experience
I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !
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