Hello /o/. I have a question for you that I doubt you will be

You're too late.

>>16097427
I realize this, but I'm a stubborn fuck so here we are.

>>16097421
>What is the best way to get into racing with the hopes of turning it into something more than a hobby/gentleman racer?

git gud.

Either start from the bottom with actually grassroots racing (kart, dirtbikes, SCCA, etc) and be able to pull in sponsers like nobody's business or hope that you luck out on your Playstation and get called up to the Gran Turismo Academy.

Alright kid I like your style. Get yourself a car, enter the racing series. Any series. Place top 10 in the season and ill start you off with a $100k/year sponsorship.

>>16097440
Yeah. It seemed like from what I looked up that karts were the best option as far as grassroots stuff is concerned, at least until I've built up enough skill to move into SCCA or other roadcar stuff. As for GT Academy, I thought that ended? I will have to get the fuck on that.

>I'm scared shitless of having to work for a living like the rest of humanity because I wasted high school instead of using it to build a foundation from which I could build a life of financial freedom and NOT have to work forever
Retard
Get a clapped out 240 and drift it in the Walmart parking lot like everybody else who turned out like you, or put your fucking ass on straight and build a financial plan.

>>16097535
Actually I'm a 4.0 engineering student with no student debt but thanks senpai. Financials/grades have nothing to do with this. I just don't want to be another cog in the machine wagecuck working 9-5 every day.

You shouldn't project onto others.

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>>16097421
There are entry level spec-class karts.
Formula Ford.
Formula Mazda.
Usually a bunch of old farts cruising to different tracks on the weekends.
But this is seriously racing, not some bullshit track day in moms old civic.
You can get a complete setup (car, trailer, tires, some spare wings and such) from someone who is getting out of the hobby for $60,000-$80,000.

>>16097572
That sounds perfect, I haven't heard of Formula Ford/Mazda, but an open-wheel series that's a step up from karts could be good. I already have access to a tow setup, I would just need the car and supplies in that case.

>>16097540
4.0 engineering student yet you cant figure out on your own how to get into racing LMAO.

fucking idiot as if grades actually matter. you're never going to make it.

seriously you wont. Just work and whenever you have free time go to the track.

>>16097625
Alright man, you've proved your reading comprehension is garbage and you're probably underage, since I stated in the OP I've looked into it and have started taking steps, but wanted to get a second opinion to some stuff I've already heard.

I understand your life is hard, so you feel the need to get on this underwater basket weaving imageboard and shitpost to make yourself feel better, it's alright, but you shouldn't project, it's unhealthy.

At least it's entertaining.