Im 15 years old and looking to start racing cars but i want to what kind of racing class i should start?

Question

go carts

midgets

or other minior racing leagues

Answer 1

Go Karts if you want to go into the open wheel ladder (IndyCar, etc) or Midgets if you want to go into the stock car ladder (NASCAR, etc)

Answer 2

Karts.  

You can race them in kart races, and race them in autocrosses.

After that, start looking at SCCA.

Answer 3

first find a track near you and see what there racing, then factor in expense, I'm kinda lucky, I live 20 mi from Infinion but cant really afford what they race there, but if I go north I'm 20mi away from Argile park and can afford to race the go karts, they also have a midget track there but I like the asphalt, Hey if the place was good enough for Jeff Gordon it's good enough for me!

Answer 4

racing karts are a good way to learn about racing and what is needed to be a good driver the only problem is you have to be the crew chief and head mechanic but if you have good mechanical abilities and understand physics you will do fine.midgets are good but the costs to be competitive can be a little prohibitive,chassis,engines,replacement parts and tires are quite a bit more than racing karts plus the cost of the support equipment,trailer and tow vehicle and you could run a kart racing team with that money.a kart you can tow with a vw beetle (one guy who races with us does)but the biggest part is what tracks you have around you and ask a lot of questions.

Answer 5

the best way to start with go carting.Any famous racer would have started his carreer like this only.   Now go racing all the best

Answer 6

Look for a good local track first.......I am lucky and have two near me........one 3/8 mile asphalt and one is a 3/8 clay oval....both have a class that you can drive a 4 cylinder car.....Any car  like a Honda or Toyota etc.. ..... You only have to be 12yrs. old.......the good thing about that is< you can find run down cars really cheap... And get parts at any local auto parts store........ I have a 15yr. old FEMALE teammate on my team.......It's cheap, easy and fun..... You can read about us at...... http://www.myspace.com/LilSatanRacing .......Hope You Find Something You Like ........And Have Fun..........

Answer 7

First thing to do is find a place to race nearby, and then  find out how much money you have available to you. Karting is a good way to start, but street stocks or mini stocks are also a good option.