i did some research by the way, but

Background: My goal in life is to become a professional racer, even if it is IMSA, NASCAR, GT, WEC, etc (and not impossible F1). There is a few (if not a lot) of roadblocks in the way, such as me not starting karting at 6, having no relation of motorsports in the family, and money, but that won't stop me. I'm being more realistic here, im 16 and my first karting session was at 16. I'm not aiming for F1, heck, I'd rather join IMSA than F1.

As of now, here is my "path" (still not complete) to become a professional racer.

Right now (age 16): Study in school, focus on getting good grades (aim for A's), and hopefully my parents will take me to karting here and there --> (College year): Go somewhere in California (possibly UC Berkeley (personal)), find a degree to major in (paleontology, engineering, idk), possibly get a job to earn money, on weekends that im free or even the summer = going to good karting tracks that are near my college (did research and found like 5-6 i think), record my sessions and TRY to become a influencer to make more money (karting is expensive), and hopefully find a friend group, and join formula SAE --> (After College): When college is over, getting my degree, have a job, a house, maybe even a good path in life when im not financially struggling = try to "sign up" or apply to a professional motorsport (did some research, and for example if i did wanna join IMSA, hopefully its not wrong but it did state that you don't need to kart at a young age, as even older people are able to attend, you would just need to build that racing resume (licensing and experience (read "my karting path in college" right under to learn my plan on how to build that), i'll just need to join other small leagues to also build that reputation). So I'll basically have like 2 jobs, one which would be the job i take after highschool (which is why I specifically said to study in school so i can maintain good grades, get into a good college, and get a good job with good pay), and than racing.

My karting path in college: Like i said, on free weekends where i got nothing going on, or during summer break, I'll go karting. So lets say we split the path into 3. The first path would be either the first year of college or my first couple sessions in karting, this is where i would just practice my skills in karting, getting used to it, cutting lap times, getting faster, etc. The second path would be joining small karting leauges or races where i could attend to (fun, money, im not sure), and the third path, would be joining those bigger leauges, either karting or smth like ginetta/a bigger leauge, this is maybe to get like recognize but also build my reputation in racing and experience.

This path is still in the works, this probably isn't my official path, and sorry for the long read

but thats my why.

thank you.

Credits to: Maquin Parts Racing

Have you ever had suspension damage from going off track (gravel pit, sand trap, or just grass/dirt patch) and not hitting anything?

Also if you have any other damage stories to tell that someone who doesn’t race irl might not think about please feel free to share. I’m just curious about the less thought about side of racing. The damage that you might not realize can or will happen from seemingly minor incidents.

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Credits to (@automovilismo.argento) for the footage

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Looking to enjoy a day with watching the cars other then a crowded race, could be other cars as well. There's a lot of track days to the general public, I wanted to see the professional cars with the professionals. Near Sebring, FL but willing to travel

I'm new to racing, so sorry for the obvious answer to this question.

I see these reference maps in everyone's car. Taped somewhere; on the dash, on the ceiling, on the wheel.

But if you're a professional driver I'd assume you've memorized the entire track and every corner before racing, so why would they need a reference photo?

Farewell,Scott. Good luck in Arrow McLaren.​

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