Joining the Motorsports arena?
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Hey everyone. I'm really interested in motor racing since I was a child. Have been trying to find ways where I can start racing myself. Although I tried searching for years for way how to start this long-time hobby, or maybe career, it's to no avail.
Main reason of this is because of the amount of money needed just to try at this kind of sports. I'm greatly sadden and dissapointed with my try to somehow "get myself in" this sport. I came from a very poor family and currently not living on our own, but renting a room. And the fees and amount of money need to just start this sport is too high for me or my family, even go-karting is way above my expectation or anything I could afford. I even started thinking of forgetting this dream of mine, but I just can't, coz I love it.
I came here to ask if there's any other way I could just maybe learn or start this thing, or maybe anyone could be my mentor for this sports. It is very unfair to poor people who are interested in this type of sports, or in that matter, any kind of sports.
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You'll need plenty of talent as a driver to be able to progress. And yes, you need sponsors who believe you're worth backing, and judging from what became of our A1 GP team, there aren't any in Singapore.
Open up your options - you can join the teams as a member of the pitcrew, or if you show enough aptitude, as an engineer/designer. -
Remember that I'm still 16, pitcrew, I don't think anyone wants a pitcrew at my age right? We'll I would love to start straight by racing as in go-karting but I just can't afford it.
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there`s always the RC car..
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Then you have to be prepared to work for it - take up a job and save up to get a kart.Originally posted by ahmad0410:Remember that I'm still 16, pitcrew, I don't think anyone wants a pitcrew at my age right? We'll I would love to start straight by racing as in go-karting but I just can't afford it.
Consider how far you want to take this if you want to turn serious. -
@babyboy: You are definately not helping, I'm being serious here so dont talk about RC.
I'm afraid saving up money is not an option here considering my age. Plus, first priority is my family. But its a dream of mine taking motorsports as a career or hobby. And my parents are another thing to worry about, they wouldn't want me to spend thousands of dollars just for go-karting alone, minus maintainence, etc etc.
Is it possible that I join any motorsports/racing team as for now, or racing school? Or is there any help that I can get from the goverment to pursue my interest, as money is a the main thing that is being a barrier between me and my dream interest.
I'm actually okay for paying monthly to join a motorsports club but the thing that's preventing me from joining is payment for the car, or go-karts for that matter.
Maybe anyone out there who are in the motorsports could help me through?
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The motorsports academies are all overseas, my friend. Given your situation, I'm afraid that's the best advice anyone can give you.
On what basis do you believe you have what it takes? Have you raced a go-kart a few times before? Racing is not something you can suka-suka join, train hard and then expect to become good at - you need to be a proper talent in order to win and progress. Even then, in spite of the impending Formula 1 race here, few companies give a shit about sponsoring local racing talent.
I know I probably burst your bubble, but I'm just giving you a reality check. Motorsports engineering is one of your alternatives, and you need to save up to study that abroad. But if you're still convinced that you should be in the cockpit, find some way to get answers from Hafiz Koh or Dennis Lian.Originally posted by ahmad0410:I'm afraid saving up money is not an option here considering my age. Plus, first priority is my family. But its a dream of mine taking motorsports as a career or hobby. And my parents are another thing to worry about, they wouldn't want me to spend thousands of dollars just for go-karting alone, minus maintainence, etc etc.
Is it possible that I join any motorsports/racing team as for now, or racing school? Or is there any help that I can get from the government to pursue my interest, as money is a the main thing that is being a barrier between me and my dream interest.
I'm actually okay for paying monthly to join a motorsports club but the thing that's preventing me from joining is payment for the car, or go-karts for that matter.
Maybe anyone out there who are in the motorsports could help me through?
Thanks. -
No that's not what I meant. I don't mean I wanna straight away get into the motorsports scene just like that. It would be insane. I mean, I would like to start learning on this particular sport.
You know, for example, shooting, if I would like to learn this I can easily go to SAFRA or some place to do it, so I'm asking how I can start learning for motorsports.
Okay I'll ask Hafiz Koh bout it and see what he can help me with.
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Sadly, the Karting Club of Singapore was dissolved a few years ago. There's still Kart World at Jurong.Originally posted by ahmad0410:No that's not what I meant. I don't mean I wanna straight away get into the motorsports scene just like that. It would be insane. I mean, I would like to start learning on this particular sport.
You know, for example, shooting, if I would like to learn this I can easily go to SAFRA or some place to do it, so I'm asking how I can start learning for motorsports.
Okay I'll ask Hafiz Koh bout it and see what he can help me with.
Thanks!
Edit: I'm not so sure if it still exists. A quick call to the SMSA will clarify things. -
Karting Club of Singapore still has some life in them right now. And with the K1 Karting Series coming online.. I don't think they'll be dormant for long.Originally posted by Kuali Baba:Sadly, the Karting Club of Singapore was dissolved a few years ago. There's still Kart World at Jurong.
Edit: I'm not so sure if it still exists. A quick call to the SMSA will clarify things.
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Would've join if the membership fee isn't that "low". $2,500. I couldn't even imagine myself joining.
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That's good news, I thought it was finished when the Kallang motorsports scene was compromised by the work going on there.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Karting Club of Singapore still has some life in them right now. And with the K1 Karting Series coming online.. I don't think they'll be dormant for long. -
I guess they'll just take part in one-off events or a short hiatus for now.Originally posted by Kuali Baba:That's good news, I thought it was finished when the Kallang motorsports scene was compromised by the work going on there.