Personal Statement: A Career As A Racecar Driver

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The main reason that I want to be a racecar driver (Ferguson)is because my grandpa was one. He was really good at it, but he is not a pro. He wracked and that’s why he don’t race anymore. My grandpa said he wants me to be a racecar driver. I said I would love to become a racecar driver. So, that’s why I am being a racecar driver.
How fast do a racecar driver go well about 200mph. but being a racer I’m going to drive a lot of different cars. The Sporting News, though, says a NASCAR driver's base 2012 salary ranged between $500,000 and $10 million annually. Top-10 NASCAR drivers in 2012 most likely earned base salaries of at least $5 million per nine-month racing season.
The website said cording to Jim Altemus of the Skip Barber Racing School, most Formula 1 drivers begin training by the age of 14 or 15 at the latest (Gentile). Many racers also start out at a young age by racing go-karts until they can qualify for driving school. I think I will be good because I can drive a four-wheeler and I’m only sixteen so I’ll be good. I know a racecar driver is going to take a long time to be good at it but I believe I can do it.
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(motorsport.com)
The website said you need to be able to live for the moment Do the best that you can do. If you make it, you make it. And if you don't, you don't. The most important thing is to be pleased with your performance. I hope I can do it because if I can my grandpa is going to be

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