So, you've raced some karts, club raced a bit, and decided that you would try and follow the Road to Indy. Getting to the top of the ladder is simple. Win in one division, and you can win a ride in the next series up. This is simple, but it is no easy feat. To race for free all the way into Indy Car, you would have to win the Skip Barber championship. Then you would have to win all of the rest of the championships as a rookie, which means winning USF2000, Star Mazda, and Indy Lights, the first year you are in them. The series' official websites talk about drivers and teams in the series and how competitive they are. If this feat is even possible, it would take a tremendous amount of skill and luck to accomplish. In short, that isn't going to happen. Your best bet is to get as high as you can on the ladder and then try to have a team at that level hire you the next year. Getting anywhere will take some amount of skill, and being a "good driver" on the street isn't going to cut it. You need formal training. Luckily, the Road to Indy starts at a racing school, Skip Barber. Start off with a few classes taught by professional driver coaches to strengthen your skills. The most important thing in becoming a better driver is seat time, so race whenever you can. There really isn't much more to say about becoming better, other than to practice, and get the advice of more experienced people. Hopefully, after a few schools, you will have the necessary skill to compete in the Skip Barber Racing Series, and continue to gain skills in preparation for F2000. Without being able to practice every day like you can in some sports, how do you maximize your gain from practice time?
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