Types of Race Car Driving Careers

If you are considering a career in race car driving, there are many types of race car driving careers. In this article you will learn the different types of races that you can have a career in driving. There are some very popular choices to choose from.

Stock Car Racing Stock car racing is probably the most famous of all racing careers. It is a durability race, meaning that the race is a lot longer than other types of racing which means pit stops. A stock car driver has to be in good shape and have the stamina to race for hours. NASCAR is the biggest stock car racing industry.

Drag Racing Drag racing is when two cars are lined up on a start line and race on a long strip of road. The drag racing is a one and done type race.

Funny Car Racing The funny cars are the cars that have parachutes on the back of them to slow them down during a race. These cars are probably one of the fastest races. They are similar to drag racing being that you race on one long strip of road.

Indy Car Racing The Indy car races are, like NASCAR, durability races with pit stops. Indy car racing has one of the biggest races of the year called the "Indy 500." The 500 mile race is one of the top events of the year in the world of sports. These cars have one seat and the gear shift between your legs, so not enough room to move around.

Formula 1 Racing Formula 1 racing is similar to Indy cars. The formula 1 cars do not just go in oval shaped tracks, they also do what is known as road courses. On these road courses there are many twists and turns involved. It is also one of the most popular types of races in the whole world.