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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”198034″]Short guide for those who want to become a racing car driver: requirements, ACI courses and medical examinations to obtain a sports license. The official way to realize the dream of racing on a track like a real motorsport driver.<\/em> To many it may seem like an unattainable dream, but that of a sports car driver<\/strong> is a profession in all respects, with its own rules and entry criteria. And the truth is that obtaining an ACI Sport license<\/strong> to race on the track like a true professional is not a prohibitive goal reserved for a select few. Of course, it’s not even simple, but if you’ve always dreamed of being a pilot<\/strong> , it’s right that you give yourself a chance. Who knows, one day you could be the protagonist of a race on the track of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, the Temple of Speed. This short article is intended to be a quick and easy guide to becoming a racing car driver by earning a sports license<\/strong> . Let’s go! <\/p>\n

How does a Formula 1 driver train?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The requirements to become a car driver<\/h2>\n

An aspiring sports driver<\/strong> , by law, does not have to satisfy any particular requirements<\/strong> . All that is required is a minimum (and maximum) age and possession of a road driving license. <\/p>\n

The age to become a pilot<\/h3>\n

As for the age<\/strong> requirement, you must be at least 18 years old<\/strong> and not older than 80<\/strong> , the age limit beyond which you are considered no longer capable of driving a sports car on a professional circuit. A clarification, however, is a must. In fact, the minimum age is required for sports licenses<\/strong> , but getting behind the wheel is an activity that can be started at 6 years old (in the case of karts) or 15 years old (for sports cars on a closed circuit). <\/p>\n

The driving license B<\/h3>\n

The second requirement is the possession of a type B<\/strong> driving licence<\/strong> , the one normally required for road circulation with vehicles that do not exceed 3.5T in weight. Obviously, if you have a higher level driving license, these are equally accepted.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”yes” css_animation=”alpha-anim” uncode_shortcode_id=”152093″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Minimum age<\/td>\nMaximum age<\/td>\nDriving licence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n80<\/td>\nType B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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How do you become a car driver? The complete path<\/h2>\n

Do you meet both the age and driving license requirements? Well, then your journey towards acquiring a sports license<\/strong> can begin by submitting the appropriate application at the Sports Offices of the Automobile Club Italia (ACI)<\/strong> , which are present in every provincial capital<\/a> . <\/p>\n

The necessary documents<\/h3>\n

During the process of obtaining your driving license you will be asked for<\/strong> : <\/p>\n