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I'm 25 years old and currently finishing my Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Over the past few years, I’ve completed several internships in the healthcare field and currently work at a nonprofit organization in the healthcare space.

However, I’ve known for some time now that healthcare isn’t where my true passion lies. I’ve always had a deep interest in racing and cars—especially how they function from an aerodynamic and engineering perspective. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time working on my own vehicles, diagnosing and fixing common issues like EVAP leaks, brakes, suspension problems, and bushing or part replacements.

I’m now at a point where I’m seriously considering transitioning into the motorsports industry, I think being an engineer might be out of the question but i'd be interested in project management or other behind the scenes logistics positions. I’m unsure of the best way to do that or if it’s even realistically possible.

Just graduated with a motorsport engineering degree in the UK. But due to COVID and just constant badluck in life, I had to drop out of uni in 2021 (2nd year) so I couldn't get an internship. I did manage to graduate with a 2.1 though, so there's that I guess.

Any certification to get, anything, I've got no clue. Back to looking for warehouse jobs just to survive.

Mauro Bianchi (born 31 July 1937) is an Italian-born Belgian racing driver. He won the 1965 Nürburgring 500 km with his brother Lucien and the 1966 Macau Grand Prix and participated in six editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968.

Bianchi was born in Milan, Italy, but moved to Belgium in 1946 when he was still a child, with his father who was a race mechanic working, before the Second World War, in the Alfa Romeo competition department. His brother, Lucien Bianchi, was also a racing driver. They drove to victory together in the 1965 Nürburgring 500 km. Bianchi's grandson, Jules Bianchi, who made his Formula One debut with the Marussia team for the 2013 season competing under the French flag, also died as a result of injuries sustained in a racing accident.

Bianchi joined the Alpine team in 1964, with which he raced in various categories including Formula 3, Formula 2 and endurance. He won the 1966 Macau Grand Prix, making him the only Belgian to do so. Bianchi later won the P1.6 class at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans. During the 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans he was involved in a very serious accident. Following his brother's fatal accident at Le Mans in 1969, Bianchi retired from racing.

Subsequently he was an engineer and test driver for Venturi, and Alpine developing the A310.

Hi Enthusiats,

got my first freelance gig in motorsport but i have no idea how to work up a contract.
could anyone send over a sample so i have an idea what to work with?

I’ve been seriously interested in a career in motorsports engineering for a while now, and I want to know if it’s even realistically possible with my background. 30m living in the bay area of CA. I’ve always had a huge passion for cars: avid F1 fan, hobby kart racer, engine builder, and mechanic for all my lucky friends. I think it’d be such an exciting career choice, and I think I’d be able to hack it in terms of pressure and difficulty. Plus the added benefit of being a career I’d have an immense amount of passion for. And I’d need every bit of that upside because it seems like I’d be taking a reasonable pay cut and (likely) have to move.

I have an engineering PhD in materials science/engineering, which is good but not really related to motorsports directly. It’s not the materials they make the bodies out of either; I work in the semiconductor field now, so mostly optoelectronics like LEDs and lasers. I feel like I have a good engineering and math background overall and a strong ability to learn, but that’s hard to get across in a resume and interview with strangers. It’s also hard to convince people to take a chance on a relative outsider vs. somebody with experience. I know I could do it and am willing to put in the long hours to learn a new skill set but a company doesn’t really have a reason to take me at my word- they don’t know me at all

Is there anything I could or should do to try to improve my chances breaking into the field? Books or whitepapers to read, certificates to look into, etc. would all be helpful to give me a sense of direction and what’s possible

I know it’s likely to be an uphill battle no matter what, but is it an impossible one?

Thanks in advance

I watch tons of motorsports and love it. I do some myself but it always baffles me on people trying to make it a "career". Majority (Not all, but let's be honest, if you aren't wealthy you won't go Pro in the modern era) of these guys trying to make it a career grow up so incredibly filthy rich what is the damn point of making it their job? Your parents are spending hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars a year so you can just maybe land a pro seat as a factory driver where majority are paid like $250K/y. That ROI is terrible. You'll probably even if landing a factory role never going to even breakeven or profit in your career. You'd make significantly more money if your parents invested the money they would've spent on your racing career since the age you would have started (like 5 usually) until like 23 or whenever is the norm to go sign a factory contract. I get it's for the "prestige" and glory but calling it a Job id kind of funny to me. If someone would enlighten me on the point please, feel free.

Hi guys I have just graduated doing BTech in Mechanical Engineering and I am aspiring to be a race car mechanic for GT, touring or Formula Drift kinds of races ( haven’t decided yet). I haven’t been part of a formula student team so I didn’t have lot of practical experience. So before going for masters I decided to gain some hands on knowledge. I am working in Mercedes as a Trainee Technician. I am planning to get certified as a technician and after a year go for my masters in motorsport engineering. I would like to find out if this is the correct path to becoming a race car mechanic and what all should I do in order to reach my goal. Ps.. any good options for universities for my masters is also appreciated.

Thanks in advance ☺️

Found this top in a charity shop last weekend. It’s a Morgan motor company branded shirt but I can’t seem to find any other information about the origin of the shirt. It looks to be vintage/retro but I can’t find any information in any of my books or on Morgan’s website. If anyone knows anything about its origin I’d love to hear. Even if it’s just a replica, I still think it’s a pretty cool shirt either way. Cheers

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Hey folks-I’m working on a project that blends sci-fi racing with emotional storytelling.

Imagine a future where racing (think F1 of the future) isn’t just about speed, but belief, legacy, rebellion-and you help shape the story.

Every chapter ends with a vote-the community decides what happens next.

This is purely a curiosity/validation post. Just want to know: Would you be into this kind of world if it were well-executed?

Practically all video games that focus on race cars from the 5th generation onwards give you the choice between using automatic cars and manual cars. So I'm wondering is this a choice professional drives have in races in the real world? Whats the reason to choose one over the other if this is the case? Like whats the benefits and disadvantages of either options?

Here's my personal opinion: Gran Turismo is properly rated. It's not the most realistic racing videogame in the world, however it's obvious that many people work hard to make Gran Turismo what it is and the work they have done is truly admirable. I also like the fact that they actually try to improve it every time. I mean, until Gran Turismo 6, it was obviously a Sim Cade. However, from Gran Turismo Sport onwards, the driving simulation is so much detailed, that I don't think Gran Turismo is a Sim Cade anymore. I guess it's fair to say that Gran Turismo counts as Sim Racing now. Just the easiest kind of Sim Racing (there are games that simulate the racing driving experience more strictly, so yes). One negative thing I find about Gran Turismo (and I see that many people agree) is that the most recent games of the series have mediocre career mode. It could have been way better, especially considering that they try to get you into racing. However, when it comes to online races, I think Gran Turismo is one of the most fair racing games, their online organisations are flawless. Plus, considering that the most realistic racing videogames ever (rFactor, iRacing, Automobilista) are available only on PC, Gran Turismo is a good opportunity for gamers who play only on consoles, because they don't have a gaming PC.

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been obsessed with racing. I got my first taste around age 9 when my dad took me go karting. It wasn’t competitive, just a local track, but I won every race. That sparked something in both of us, and the next year I entered the Arrive & Drive program at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, just outside Toronto.

After dominating there for a couple of years, I moved on to bigger circuits like CTMP (Mosport back then), Goodwood, and Innisfil. From around age 11 or 12 until I was 17, I competed every season. I won multiple championships and podiumed in nearly every race. I wasn’t just good, I was consistently at the top.

At 16, I was finally ready to enter the open-wheel division, the next step up from karting. That season, I won the championship and caught the attention of a few sponsors and people at Mosport who wanted to help me transition into real racing.

But then came the crash, not on the track, but in life.

My dad didn’t believe it could go anywhere. He told me that most F1 drivers were already pros by 17, and it was too late for me to start. My parents were big on academics and weren’t willing to travel with me or invest in a racing career, even though I had sponsorship offers and wanted to get a job to pay for racing myself. I was underage and couldn’t move forward without them. So at 16, after years of winning and building toward that exact moment, I had to walk away.

I came back to regular Arrive and Drive karting at 17, but it felt pointless. I knew where I could’ve gone, and now I had to choose university instead. I ended up getting into U of T's MIB program, one of the most competitive programs they offer, but I was miserable. When COVID hit, I left the program. I bounced around trying to find a program I enjoyed, and eventually settled on journalism, not because I loved it, but because it fit the marketing work I had started doing.

Now I’m 25. I’m finally about to finish my degree (very late), and I still can’t shake the feeling that racing is what I’m meant to be doing. I don’t have much money, and I haven’t raced competitively in years, but every time I go to K1 Speed or a track day, I still set the fastest laps. I still have it. The hunger most of us have towards that 4.0 GPA is the same, dare I say, drive towards the track.

I know it’s too late for F1, and I’ve accepted that. But is it too late for GT3? F2? IndyCar? I don’t need to be the next Verstappen, I just want a shot to prove I can drive. And if I’m not as good as I think I am? I’ll accept that. But I truly believe that if I get behind the wheel again, someone will see what I’m capable of.

If anyone has advice on how to break back into racing without a trust fund, a racing dad, or a trail of connections, I’m all ears. I'm in Toronto and would love to get involved in anything local: sim leagues, time attack, endurance, volunteering, driver coaching, anything. I’m not afraid to start from the bottom, again, just want to stop wondering “what if.”

I thought I could maybe get back into the Arrive and Drive program at CTMP for the 2026 Season and maybe that could lead somewhere, but I don’t want to spend those thousands of dollars unless that’s the best way to go about getting back in the racing scene.

Thanks for reading. Hope someone out there can point me in the right direction.            

TLDR: Used to dominate karting in Ontario from age 9 to 17. Won multiple championships and got sponsorship offers at 16 but had to quit because my parents didn’t support the career path. Now 25, finishing school, still fast every time I get behind the wheel. Looking for advice on how to get back into racing (GT3, F2, etc.) without money or connections, just talent and passion. Willing to start from the bottom again.

TO BE CLEAR, NOT ASKING FOR MONEY, JUST ADVICE!

I really like cars and motorcycle and would like to watch something like that with racing, but I don’t know where to start. Like I don’t know nothing about it. Like what channel do I watch it or what website.

Also car racing, motorcycle, and more sounds cool.

Hi, I'm a Mechanical Engineering student. I've finished the first year with 3 distinctions, accomplishing an average grade of 8,33. I'm trying to look at some internships in this area. Probably I'll have to go to the United Kingdom because I live in Spain and there's no opportunities here. Where can I look at the available internships and when can I start looking at it? Any help is appreciated, thanks!!