Auto Racing: Direction for aspiring mechanic in motorsport, sarasota florida usa, 24hours of lemans

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QUESTION: Hey Dan, I am extremely interested in motorsport and really appreciate all your help. I have completed my schooling and have a diploma in automobile engineering from a technical school. However, I do not have a bachelor's degree. I would like to know my chances in the motorsport industry and if my qualifications will hold me back. Specialization in Engine and suspension tuning and bodywork is what i am aspiring for mainly. I have some practical experience with motorcycles and visit the track in the nearest city as a rider and mechanic, but the auto-racing scene is not that developed. I was also planning on relocating to another country, to better my opportunities and would like to know what would be a good option.
All your input will be greatly helpful.
Thanking You.

ANSWER: Hi Samrat :

Since you seem to have read some of my other comments already I won't beat them to death . Arguably the best place for you to go is the UK ,  In England, is where Formula One has it s main base, and most of the smaller series are located there as well. McClaren Williams, Ferrari all have operations there.  From that you go door to door with your credentials, ans see what happens. NOTHING will happen the first time. Show them you're serious by going back time , and time again, eventually something will occur and you'll have an opening .


Good luck !

Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida USA

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QUESTION: Thanks a lot for your advice Dan, and I will definitely try. And would also like to add that as much as I love F1, I would prefer keeping that option for later as am more interested in the more competitive 24hours of lemans, daytona, and other modified stock racing. Though I am completely inexperienced as compared to your knowledge, and any suggestion is welcome. As for relocation, my idea was places like australia or japan, which are easier for foreign people, however I am completely willing to travel and dedicate myself to the sport. My main concern is that,I would just like to clarify if my not having a graduate degree would be a problem in the future or not ?
Thanks a ton again for your time.

Answer
OK Then , Australia would be another good place to try, but I know almost nothing about racing there.  You would have to use Google, and write to various potential employers.  They're used to mixed groups of ethnics there so at least that wouldn't hold you up. (same for England) .  I know nothing about  Japan at all.

I know of no effort where more education would be a downer, but many where it's lack would hold you back.
If you could continue to school and get your Bachelor's degree, it would be a big advantage .  All this stuff takes time. One of my son's wasn't through college studies until he was almost 30.

I wish you good luck,

Dan Liddy