Where can I learn racing?

10 great racing schools and high-speed experiences

• Porsche Driving Experience. Los Angeles and Atlanta.
• Bridgestone Winter Driving School.
• Exotics Racing.
• Frank Hawley Drag Racing School.
• Dirtfish Rally School.
• Cory Kruseman Sprint Car & Midget Driving School.
• BMW Performance School.
• Richard Petty Driving Experience.

Can I become a race car driver at 30?

Its extremely unlikely that you can become a pro if you start at 30. Many top drivers are retiring at not much beyond that age as they have been racing for 20 years or more and their reflexes are already starting to slow down.

Can you go to college for racing?

That is good news for those who wish to pursue a career in motorsports. There are many four-year colleges around the country who offer advanced motorsports programs with degrees ranging from a bachelor’s up to a doctorate. Stock car racing as a sport and a business is becoming very big in this country.

What helmet do I need for a track day?

Your helmet must be a proper motorsport or road helmet. You will not be allowed out on track with a skiing or skateboarding helmet. All cars must have towing eyes on both front and rear. Any driver who we feel is not conducting themselves in a proper manner will be asked to leave the circuit.

Can anyone drive on a track?

Track days are opportunities to drive your street car on a real racetrack for minimal cost. All that’s needed is a car in good condition, a valid driver’s license, and an approved racing helmet.

What age can I start racing?

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.