Love the idea of not aiming too high and getting stuck thinking that it is impossible to reach the top! I got to speak to Indy Pro 2000 champion Louis Foster about his career route and he told me that the Road to Indy will be filled with tons of European drivers in the coming years due to the scholarship side of it. He said that if he did FIA F3 he would have run out of money and not been able to drive with a top team whereas in the Road to Indy he's proven himself to be at the top and now can continue his career with Indy Lights next
I totally agree with Louis. It’s a better structure and I’ve always been a fan of it. With the F1 and F2 drivers going over recently, it is now seen as a viable option. There are a couple more F2 attempting to make the switch next year also.
Also, if you're in the US or Canada and have a short oval track near you, check out what divisions they offer. Paved ovals will always have a weekly late model stock division and two or three other divisions, with one of them being a de facto entry level (mine has a 6 cylinder American OEM street car division, you could go to a used car dealer and pick one up for a couple grand and race that). Same story with dirt ovals, but some of them are more centered around sprint cars and midgets while other dirt tracks are centered around dirt late models and modifieds.
In the US we have the Sports Car Club of America, which has multiple disciplines ranging from open wheel and touring cars that race around the country to autocross, which is the easiest and cheapest motorsport to get into. Check out what your local SCCA chapter has to offer.
Excellent just what I and I’m sure many drivers needed, it’s a minefield knowing what and how you can and can’t race and how to move up. Shame Motorsport UK and FIA haven’t thought of it.
LIke Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini have series for cars of their own makes that can also be rung in stepping up the ladder. Dorian Pan in France and Ashton Harrison in the US are examples who used those series to now get top notch rides in 2022 and 2023.
I got a question, I’m fourteen and live in the Southern Part of the U.S in the state of Louisiana. I really am serious about getting into the sport of racing. My priority would be 1) Indy 2) GT 3) NASCAR. Could you point me in the direction I need to go? I know my dad is above middle class a little and would be willing to help me out because he’s done some serious drag racing himself.
Depending on the age requirements, you can probably enrol into a race school to get your race licence and a few pointers from the instructors there. People at the race circuit will advise what series meets your career goals and the budget you have to spend. Or if too young for cars, then maybe a season of local karting to learn the ropes and then get your car race licence the year after.
I don’t know much about rally but competing in national events first will be the first port of call. For FE, you need to have an impressive racing record, drivers go there once they have done WEC, F2, F1, etc.
I’m really hoping gt academy comes back that was probably the most amazing thing gran turismo and Nissan have done. That was definitely the most amazing way to get into the sport.
Still in many ways racing outside the States is way cheaper , and I don't know the reason for this phenomenon , Economics I suppose. Mx 5 cup alongside IMSA sometimes, 25 grand per race. Tv coverage and youtube yes. Two years ago a friend was racing Guinettas at the Fanatec American championship, total season cost 400 k per season and do the math per race. Super Trofeo Lamborghini Championship 400k the season does not include racing insurance. IMSA 2.2 Million per season. By the way do not confuse MX 5 cup with MX5 spec Miatas fron Nasa or Scca that wont take you nowhere still you gonna need a trailer to transport your car. Cheers good Enzo.
Thanks mate. Yes the states can be expensive with its reduced testing availability and such a huge country. In the UK you trip over a circuit every hour that you drive so it’s cheaper. The MX5 championship I’m referring to is the UK one, it only costs £20,000 per season.
My dream is to do indycar. I’m turning 27 soon but that’s not gonna stop me💯
Love the idea of not aiming too high and getting stuck thinking that it is impossible to reach the top!
I got to speak to Indy Pro 2000 champion Louis Foster about his career route and he told me that the Road to Indy will be filled with tons of European drivers in the coming years due to the scholarship side of it. He said that if he did FIA F3 he would have run out of money and not been able to drive with a top team whereas in the Road to Indy he's proven himself to be at the top and now can continue his career with Indy Lights next
I totally agree with Louis. It’s a better structure and I’ve always been a fan of it. With the F1 and F2 drivers going over recently, it is now seen as a viable option. There are a couple more F2 attempting to make the switch next year also.
This video is just what I am looking for. You really did a great job covering these race types. Thanks for the great info!
Glad to hear it Troy. All the best
Also, if you're in the US or Canada and have a short oval track near you, check out what divisions they offer. Paved ovals will always have a weekly late model stock division and two or three other divisions, with one of them being a de facto entry level (mine has a 6 cylinder American OEM street car division, you could go to a used car dealer and pick one up for a couple grand and race that).
Same story with dirt ovals, but some of them are more centered around sprint cars and midgets while other dirt tracks are centered around dirt late models and modifieds.
In the US we have the Sports Car Club of America, which has multiple disciplines ranging from open wheel and touring cars that race around the country to autocross, which is the easiest and cheapest motorsport to get into. Check out what your local SCCA chapter has to offer.
Excellent just what I and I’m sure many drivers needed, it’s a minefield knowing what and how you can and can’t race and how to move up. Shame Motorsport UK and FIA haven’t thought of it.
Thanks for making it easier to make choices and learn how to become a racing driver love all your videos, all the way from India 🇮🇳
Thank you mate. All the best
LIke Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini have series for cars of their own makes that can also be rung in stepping up the ladder. Dorian Pan in France and Ashton Harrison in the US are examples who used those series to now get top notch rides in 2022 and 2023.
I got a question, I’m fourteen and live in the Southern Part of the U.S in the state of Louisiana. I really am serious about getting into the sport of racing. My priority would be 1) Indy 2) GT 3) NASCAR. Could you point me in the direction I need to go? I know my dad is above middle class a little and would be willing to help me out because he’s done some serious drag racing himself.
Depending on the age requirements, you can probably enrol into a race school to get your race licence and a few pointers from the instructors there. People at the race circuit will advise what series meets your career goals and the budget you have to spend.
Or if too young for cars, then maybe a season of local karting to learn the ropes and then get your car race licence the year after.
What are the levels for Rally Driving, Formula E and Extreme E ??
I don’t know much about rally but competing in national events first will be the first port of call.
For FE, you need to have an impressive racing record, drivers go there once they have done WEC, F2, F1, etc.
I’m really hoping gt academy comes back that was probably the most amazing thing gran turismo and Nissan have done. That was definitely the most amazing way to get into the sport.
Yes it was super cool. Surely more programs like this will be setting up in the future with the way esports has grown.
@@EnzoMucci Ik another RUclipsr named James Baldwin who did the 24 hour of spa this year and he won the worlds fastest gamer competition
You think you could do one for WRC?
Still in many ways racing outside the States is way cheaper , and I don't know the reason for this phenomenon , Economics I suppose. Mx 5 cup alongside IMSA sometimes, 25 grand per race. Tv coverage and youtube yes. Two years ago a friend was racing Guinettas at the Fanatec American championship, total season cost 400 k per season and do the math per race. Super Trofeo Lamborghini Championship 400k the season does not include racing insurance. IMSA 2.2 Million per season. By the way do not confuse MX 5 cup with MX5 spec Miatas fron Nasa or Scca that wont take you nowhere still you gonna need a trailer to transport your car. Cheers good Enzo.
Thanks mate. Yes the states can be expensive with its reduced testing availability and such a huge country. In the UK you trip over a circuit every hour that you drive so it’s cheaper. The MX5 championship I’m referring to is the UK one, it only costs £20,000 per season.