#hope this is adequate!! i watch anything outside of f1/indy & junior series. i'm ~trying~ fe but i dont know enough to speak on that AT ALL

[hertwood]

so.... how does one get into racing

hi!!!! SO many different ways, there's no 100% right way but here are some suggestions for some entry points!

there are a few docuseries on racing, for formula 1 there is drive to survive on netflix--this does have some criticism from fans, as it is dramatized somewhat and doesn't always paint a complete picture, but i DO still think its a great starting point to get a feel for the structure, the drivers, etc etc.

for indycar there is also a mini docuseries called road to 500 which is for free on youtube. this is much shorter and in my opinion not as well made as drive to survive, but if you'd prefer to get into indycar and are looking for something free to watch, i definitely recommend it!! i would also go to @champagnepodiums for more indycar questions, she knows way more than me :)

for formula 1, a free option i recommend is inside story, a series on youtube (and f1tv) that goes over particularly dramatic or interesting races! my favorties are: sakhir 2020 (sergio perez), hungary 2021 (esteban ocon), & monza 2020 (pierre gasly). there are more inside story episodes on f1tv for free as well~

i know this isn't the best ~get into racing~ list because i only seriously watch 2 series and i can only speak to what was great for me to get into the sport! there are a lot of good f1 for beginners videos on youtube if you need more help with the basics, and i'm totally willing to answer more specific questions! if anyone would like to add more suggestions in replies/reblogs please do!!