How can I start a racing career?

How can i start a career in racing?

• i am a 20 years old and i am pursuing computer engineering. i am highly interested in racing professionally and would like to know how i can start off.

• Answer:

  It depends in what capacity you want to "race". If it is writing software and the like, then I would contact several teams in the sort of racing you are interested in. As I understand it, the common engine management hardware system used in F1 requires the team write their own software, so their could well be a place, if not in F1, then in an associated area such as GP2 (although don't expect it to be as well paid). In addition, as you are at university then the teams may have particular requirements as to what subjects you study, which again is why you need to contact them. However, if you want to actually drive the car ... well, sadly, you are too old. Basically the cars are so powerful and expensive (especially at the F1 level) no one in their right mind would let you drive one.