How old can you be to race cars?
How old can you be to race cars?
Racers can be as young as four and a half, as old as 16 before they must “retire.” Most racers, if they are serious about it, move on to larger cars in other series long before they reach 16. There are 15 different classes of quarter-midgets at the mini-Mickyard, but they pretty much look the same to the uninitiated.
How do you get into V8 Supercar racing?
You must study all of the information inside to complete the V8 Supercars test/exam. All details about this exam will be included in the booklet and what you can bring or not bring, this exam will be supervised by an instructor. Once you have passed the test/exam you can start training to become a V8 Supercar driver.
What are the requirements to drag race?
Drivers 16 and 17 years of age must have a valid waiver signed by both parents to participate as a driver or passenger. Virtually anyone can compete in drag racing. Drivers 18 years of age and over are required to have Valid State Driver License, and must be capable of the safe operation of their vehicle.
What is the salary of a V8 Supercar driver?
SUPERSTAR driver salaries as high as $1 million a year have triggered talk of a salary cap in V8 Supercars racing.
How do you get paid to race cars?
If you want to get paid to drive, you have two options:
- Prove that you’re good enough and bring enough value to a team that they hire you.
- Attract enough sponsorship to “rent a ride” from a team and take a percentage to pay yourself.
- Those who pay to drive.
How much does it cost to start racing?
The startup costs of rally racing can amount to around $20,000, taking into account things like the car, tools and safety gear. A season of 5 local events might cost around $14,000, for things like consumables and accommodation costs, making the total cost for a first rally season about $35,000.