90 Starting Racing
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This article is from the Motorsport FAQ, by A H Henry bspahh@midge.bath.ac.uk with numerous contributions by others.
90 Starting Racing
The best way to find which class of racing you want to compete in is
to join your local race organisation and go to a few of the races.
Wander the paddock and talk to the drivers. I've yet to find a driver
who wasn't thrilled to talk about their car and their class. Most of
us want to recruit more drivers into our respective classes and are
more than happy to spend time extolling the virtues of our class to
anyone who will listen.
The time in your racing career when are most likely to crash is
right at the beginning. Quality safety equipment won't make you
indestructible, but can reduce the odds of a serious injury. If you
borrow equipment, make absolutely sure that it fits properly. Jovy
Marcelo crashed comparatively gently at 150mph in the run up to the
1993 Indy 500. His death has been blamed on a loose-fitting helmet.
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