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I have a questions about race teams if you can help me out that I would really apprectiate it. I was wondering how would I go about getting into racing as a race engineer I am currently in school for software engineering and will be finishing up in the next year and i was wondering what i can start to do now to help me to get onto a team even if its just carrying tires around just to get my name out there and one day possibly work on a team as a race engineer.
Hi Rich:
Well if it's NASCAR you're interesterd in, I'd suggest you volunteer to sweep a few shops out , but you gotta be in the North Carolina area. Most of the major teams are located there.
If it's Indy Racing League, Indianapolis is the place to be.
Also subscribe to several racing magazines, (NOT Car & Driver) like Autoweek, Racer, etc. Look in the back for classified ads.
You also might start by joining SCCA (www.scca.org) for an insight into road racing, SCCA is an amateur group. but there is also a pro level, and the magazine always has ads for employees. Once you've become a member, try your luck at an autocross or two. The experieince will benefit you later.
That's about all I can think of for the time being, hope it's a help.
Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida
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| Comment | wow you answered very fast, thanks a lot, im going to go with a cold air intake system and build up the motor for nos in the future, and great keep up the fine work with your nissan, dont stop tuning, NISSAN POWER all they way! thanks! | ||
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Dan Liddy
Expertise
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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