What Style of Race Car Driving Should You Try?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
What Style of Race Car Driving Should You Try?
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About This Quiz

If you feel the need for speed, but you don't really want to get in an airplane, then motor racing is a great option. When it is done correctly with the right safety precautions, it can actually be very safe. However, a lot of people never think of it as something regular people just try, imagining that it is the exclusive preserve of the professionals and something we mere mortals can only watch and marvel at on our TV screens.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Anyone can enjoy a track day or sign up for a more amateur level type of race. It just depends on how fast you want to go, how much time and money you want to spend, and how much of a badass you want to be. 

Of course, some types of racing like Formula One are absolutely professionalized (and would be very dangerous for an amateur), but others are more open. 

So take this quiz, and let's find out which sort of racing suits you best. Perhaps it's drag racing, maybe it's rally cross, or perhaps it's stock cars. Either way, it's definitely more fun and safer than merely trying to turn your commute into a race - so let's get started!

Which domestic American car do you love?
The Chevy SS.
The SSC Aero.
The Ford Focus RS.
The Plymouth Barracuda.
How are you with teams?
I don't mind if I'm the center of attention.
I can work with any team.
I'm best off with a small team.
I don't like teams.
Who was the coolest American racer of all time?
Steve McQueen.
Paul Newman.
James Dean.
Paul Walker.

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Which German sport sedan do you like the most?
The Mercedes Benz C-Class.
The BMW 3-Series.
Audi A4 class.
VW CC.
Which Japanese domestic car do you think is the best?
Honda Civic.
Lexus LFA.
Nissan Skyline GT-R.
Mazda RX-7.
What is the best French brand of car?
Peugeot
Citroen
Renault
Bugatti

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Which Italian company makes the best supercars?
Lamborghini
Ferrari
Lancia
Maserati
Who makes the best off road vehicles?
Jeep
Range Rover
Audi
Mercedes Benz
Is an SUV an inherent compromise?
It doesn't have to be.
Yes.
It depends on the SUV in question.
No.

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What is the best wagon on sale today?
The Volvo V90.
The Mercedes E-class.
The Subaru Outback.
You can still get a Cadillac CTS-V wagon used...
Which is the coolest drop top?
The Chevy Corvette.
The Aston Martin DB9 Volante.
The VW Golf Cabriolet.
The Porsche 911 convertible.
What was the best American muscle car of all time?
The Shelby Mustang.
The Roush Mustang.
The Boss Mustang.
Any Dodge Charger.

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Which car do you think depreciates the fastest?
Ford Mustangs.
The Mercedes E-Class.
Subaru WRXs.
Brabus Rockets.
Which car would make you the most uncomfortable to drive?
The lunar lander.
The Ariel Atom.
Any drift car.
The Rimac Concept One.
Which movie car do you admire the most?
The A-Team's GMC van.
James Bond's DB5.
The Batmobile.
K.I.T.T.

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Which movie had the best car chase in it?
"Drive"
"The Italian Job"
"Haywire"
"Vanishing Point"
Which artist do you think could make the best BMW Art Car?
Jackson Pollock
Damien Hirst
Marcel Duchamp
Andy Warhol
Are you bothered by bad weather?
I don't mind it.
I hate the rain!
The worse the weather, the happier I am.
If the weather isn't perfect, I'm not going out.

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Do you mind crowds?
I love crowds!
Crowds don't distract me.
I'd rather have smaller crowds of true zealots.
I like no crowds, if possible.
How big a team do you want to be on?
Big.
Massive.
Small.
Just a couple people, really.
How much do you worry about having money on the line?
I don't get too flustered.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
I prefer less pressure.
I'd rather do it all for free.

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How much excitement do you need?
I don't mind a bit of boredom.
I need a little excitement.
I need nonstop stimulation.
I can take excitement but only for short periods.
What's the most dangerous sport would you consider?
Free-climbing.
HALO jumping.
Skyscraper parkour.
Cave diving.
What sort of people make the best fans?
Regular folks.
Hardcore technical fans.
Adrenalin junkies.
People who have had a few drinks.

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Which of these road phenomena freaks you out the most?
Right turns.
Gravel.
Smooth roads.
A chicane.
What's the longest amount of time you've been continuously behind the wheel?
A few hours.
A day.
Three hours.
An hour.
How quick are your reflexes?
They're above average.
Lightning fast.
Pretty quick.
Very slow.

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How good a spokesperson would you be?
Very good. I'm wholesome.
Good. I'm cool.
All right. I'm not used to the spotlight.
Terrible. I have no filter.
How many sponsors are you willing to take on?
As many as I can fit on my body.
Six or so.
Three or so.
One or two.
Do you want to remain anonymous if you become successful?
I want to be able to leave my country and be anonymous.
No, I want to be a recognized anywhere and everywhere.
I don't mind if I'm recognized occasionally by hardcore fans.
Yes, I want to be totally unknown.

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