Prepping for success: 5 videos for aspiring racers from SAFEisFAST.com

Any aspiring racing driver must master a wealth of skills if they are to forge a career in the ultra-competitive world of motorsport. From fitness and technique through to mental concentration and sponsor acquisition, there is much more to being a professional racer than just being fast. SAFEisFAST.com, an online driver development site run by the Road Racing Drivers Club, is a great place to learn these skills. Featuring advice from industry experts and renowned racers, SAFEisFAST.com offers guidance for drivers through each necessary aspect in establishing a career in racing.

Check out the site's top-five videos for aspiring racers from SAFEisFAST.com:

Whether you have experienced a long karting career, are in your early years or have never donned a set of racing overalls, this video gives a great insight into how to get started in road racing.

Being physically fit is vital to maintaining peak performance throughout a race and delivering strong results. As Bobby Rahal says in this video: “fitness is a key component in being a winning driver today.”

Keeping focus and concentration during a race is key to posting fast laps and eliminating mistakes. Being able to get “in the zone” is a crucial skill for any racing driver and one that requires hard work and effort to achieve.

Racing is expensive and most, if not every, driver requires sponsorship to begin their career. Finding partners and maintaining relationships is no easy task but one that every racer must learn if they are to be a success.

The difference between victory and obscurity can be measured in tenths of a second. To reach the front and stay there, a driver must constantly be analysing what is the fastest way around the track.

About SAFEisFAST.com:

SAFE stands for Skilled, Assured, Fit and Empowered. These are the key qualities that a race driver must acquire and hone if they are to be successful in motor sport. The Road Racing Drivers Club created the SAFE Is FAST program and Honda stepped up as the program's presenting partner to teach competence to aspiring drivers, making racing safer for them and everyone else on the track.