COME DIVENTARE PILOTI DI MOTO (O AUTO)?

Summary

This video script offers a comprehensive guide on becoming a car or motorcycle racer, emphasizing the financial investment required, from thousands for entry-level to millions for top championships. It dispels the myth of drivers being paid, revealing that most racers pay to participate. The script outlines the learning process, choosing a championship, obtaining a license, and the options for managing a racing vehicle. It also touches on the high costs involved and the challenges of securing sponsorships, providing a realistic view of the racing world.

Takeaways

• 🏎️ Racing requires significant financial investment, from a few thousand euros for entry-level championships to tens of millions for world championships.
• 💰 Unlike popular belief, most drivers pay to race rather than earn from it; soccer players need minimal equipment, while drivers need expensive gear and support.
• 🛠️ Teams often survive through funding from either the rider or sponsors; top-tier teams look for talented riders who may get paid.
• 📝 The path to becoming a driver involves learning to ride, starting with cheaper options like pit bikes, and progressing to more expensive and competitive categories.
• 🚀 Riders can choose different approaches: managing everything themselves, using their own bike with team assistance, or renting a bike from a team.
• 📈 Costs vary widely: €5000-€25000 for pitbike/minigp, up to millions for top-level championships.
• 📜 To race, one needs a racing license, obtained through medical exams and a fee.
• 🛠️ Managing a bike alone is cost-effective but risky without expertise; relying on a professional team can mitigate these risks.
• 🔍 Finding sponsorships is crucial and challenging; creativity and visibility strategies, like starting a YouTube channel, can help secure funding.
• 👍 The principles discussed apply to both car and motorcycle racing; success requires a combination of skill, financial backing, and strategic sponsorship.

Q & A

What is the common misconception about being a professional driver?

The common misconception is that professional drivers earn a lot of money, similar to soccer players. However, the reality is that most drivers pay to race, and only a small percentage of them, particularly those at the top levels like Formula 1 or MotoGP, earn salaries.

Why do drivers have to pay to race instead of being paid?

Drivers have to pay to race because the costs associated with racing are significantly higher than those for playing soccer. These costs include the vehicle, tires, fuel, transport, mechanics, engineers, and potential damages. Prize money from winning races is often insufficient to cover these expenses.

How does a team survive financially if the driver does not earn from race winnings?

A team survives financially through either the driver finding the necessary funds or through sponsorships. In some cases, national teams or official teams at the highest levels of championships may have the budget to pay top riders.

What are the two main paths to becoming a world champion in racing?

The two main paths are either being a real phenomenon and attracting investment after showing exceptional speed and talent, or being wealthy enough to fund one's way to the top, like Lance Stroll, whose father is the owner of Tommy Hilfiger.

What is the role of a riding school in becoming a professional driver?

A riding school provides structured courses for any level and type of bike. It is a place where aspiring drivers can learn to ride on the track under professional guidance, which is crucial for developing the necessary skills.

What is the significance of starting with small bikes like mini-bikes or pit-bikes?

Starting with small bikes is cost-effective and allows beginners to gain confidence and learn to ride on the track without the high costs and risks associated with larger, more powerful bikes.

How does one choose where to start racing?

One should choose a championship that suits their level and interests. Options range from small local championships to larger ones like MotoEstate, which offers a broad range of categories and is known for being affordable.

What is the importance of obtaining a racing license?

A racing license is mandatory for all drivers and acts like a driver's license. It involves passing medical exams and paying a fee. Without it, a driver cannot participate in official races.

What are the three main options for managing a racing bike?

The three main options are doing everything by oneself with one's own bike, relying on a team for assistance while using one's own bike, or renting the bike from a team and relying on them for all race-related activities.

How does the cost of racing vary depending on the type of bike and championship?

The cost of racing varies greatly depending on whether one is using a pitbike/minigp or a larger bike like a 600/1000cc. The type of championship, such as a local trophy or a world championship, also significantly affects the cost, which can range from a few thousand euros to millions for top-level competitions.

What is the most challenging aspect of becoming a professional driver according to the script?

The most challenging aspect is finding the necessary budget to race. This involves securing sponsorships, which can be very difficult due to the need to provide a return on investment in terms of visibility for the sponsors.

Outlines

00:00

🏎️ Becoming a Race Car or Motorcycle Driver: The Financial Reality

The video script begins by addressing the common question of how to become a car or motorcycle driver. The speaker emphasizes the importance of social media presence, particularly Instagram, and then dives into the financial aspect of racing. It's highlighted that contrary to popular belief, most drivers pay to participate in races rather than being paid. The costs range from a few thousand euros for entry-level championships to tens of millions for world championships. The script explains the expenses involved in racing, such as the bike, tires, fuel, and team support, and clarifies that winning prizes are often insufficient to sustain a driver's career. The necessity of either the driver or the team securing sponsorships or personal funds to cover these costs is underscored.

05:01

🏍️ Steps and Costs to Start Racing: From Learning to Competing

The script continues by discussing the process of learning to ride on a track, suggesting starting with pit bikes or small motorcycles due to their affordability. It outlines the importance of gaining experience and confidence before moving on to more competitive racing. The speaker then moves on to discuss the selection of a championship, the need for a racing license, and the various options for participating in races, such as doing everything independently, relying on a team for assistance, or renting a bike from a team. Each option has its own set of costs, which are detailed in the script, ranging from a few thousand euros for a basic season to tens of thousands for more professional setups. The paragraph concludes with a reminder that these costs do not include the initial outlay for a bike and equipment.

10:02

💰 The Challenge of Securing Sponsorship and Budgeting for Racing

The final paragraph of the script focuses on the challenge of finding the necessary funds to support a racing career. It explains the difficulty of securing sponsorships and the creative efforts required to attract financial support. The speaker shares personal experiences, such as starting a YouTube channel to increase visibility for potential sponsors. The script also provides a broad overview of the costs associated with different racing categories, from low-cost options like formula predators to the significantly higher expenses of car championships compared to motorcycle racing. The importance of having a strategy for securing funds, whether through personal means or external sponsorships, is emphasized, concluding the tutorial on how to become a race driver with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and follow the speaker on social media.

Keywords

💡Racing

Racing is a competitive sport involving speed and strategy, where participants compete in vehicles to reach a destination first. In the video's context, racing refers to both car and motorcycle competitions. The script discusses the process of becoming a professional racer, highlighting the financial and skill requirements.

💡Motorcycle Driver

A motorcycle driver is an individual who operates a motorcycle in a racing context. The video explains the steps and costs associated with becoming a motorcycle driver, emphasizing the need for financial investment and skill development.

💡Entry Level Championships

Entry level championships are beginner-level competitions designed for new or less experienced racers. The script mentions that the cost to participate in these championships can range from a few thousand euros, serving as a starting point for aspiring racers.

💡World Championships

World Championships represent the highest level of competition in a sport, where the best racers from around the globe participate. The video script contrasts the costs of entry-level championships with those of World Championships, which can reach tens of millions of euros.

💡Paying to Race

Paying to race refers to the financial model where racers cover their own expenses to participate in competitions, rather than earning a salary. The script clarifies a common misconception by explaining that the majority of drivers pay for their racing activities rather than being paid by teams.

💡Sponsors

Sponsors are individuals or organizations that provide financial support to racers or teams in exchange for advertising or other benefits. The video discusses the importance of securing sponsorships to cover the high costs associated with racing.

💡Riding School

A riding school is an institution that offers training and education for individuals interested in learning to ride motorcycles or cars on a track. The script mentions Pedersoli Riding School as an example, which offers courses for various skill levels and types of bikes.

💡Championship

A championship is a series of races or competitions that determine the overall winner based on accumulated points or victories. The video script provides examples of different types of championships, such as MotoEstate and Italian MiniGP, and discusses the costs associated with participating in them.

💡Licence

A licence, similar to a driver's license, is a legal permit required to participate in racing competitions. The script explains that racers must undergo medical exams and pay a fee to obtain a licence, which is essential for racing in championships.

💡Team

In the context of racing, a team refers to a group of professionals that support a racer, including mechanics, engineers, and other staff. The video script discusses different ways a racer can work with a team, such as relying on their own bike and team's assistance or renting a bike from the team.

💡Formula Predators

Formula Predators is a specific category of car racing mentioned in the script as a low-cost and enjoyable option for those starting with cars. It serves as an example of the various categories within car racing, each with its own cost structure and level of competition.

💡Sponsorship

Sponsorship in the context of the video refers to the financial support provided by companies or individuals to racers in exchange for promotional benefits. The script highlights the challenge of securing sponsorships and the creative efforts required to attract sponsors.

Highlights

Becoming a car or motorcycle driver requires significant financial investment, ranging from entry-level championships to World Championships.

Contrary to popular belief, most drivers pay to race rather than being paid, due to the high costs associated with the sport.

The cost of racing includes not only the vehicle but also tires, fuel, transport, and team personnel.

Prizes won in races are often insufficient to support a driver's livelihood, making external funding crucial.

Drivers either self-fund their racing or rely on team sponsorships to cover expenses.

High-level racing teams seek the most talented riders who can contribute to their success.

Smaller teams may require drivers to bring financial support in exchange for a salary.

The skill of a driver involves not just racing ability but also the ability to secure funding.

Some drivers become successful by being exceptionally talented or by having personal wealth to invest in their career.

Learning to ride on a track can be done through riding schools, friends, or former riders.

Pit bikes offer an affordable way to gain track experience at a relatively low cost.

Starting with smaller bikes like mini-bikes or pit-bikes is recommended for beginners.

Choosing the right championship is crucial for a driver's progression in the racing career.

MotoEstate offers a broad and affordable racing opportunity for various types of bikes.

A racing license is mandatory and involves medical exams and a fee.

There are three main options for racing: doing everything independently, relying on a team for assistance, or renting a bike from a team.

The cost of racing varies greatly depending on the category, level of the championship, and whether the driver owns or rents a bike.

Finding sponsors is a complex and challenging task that requires creativity and persistence.

The video creator used a YouTube channel with a Netflix-like series to attract sponsors and visibility.

Transcripts

Since the beginning of the adventure of racing is life,

my first season of racing onboard cars and motorcycles

many of you have asked me the same thing:

how do you become a car or motorcycle driver?

In today's video I'll answer this question

Before starting, I noticed that on instagram

I have 75k followers

while on youtube we are

at 230.000

I don't believe that 155k of you

are not on Instagram

so if you have instagram and do not follow me go on instagram to follow me

because I publish a lot of things you do not see on this channel

Ok back to us. In this video I'll show step-by-step

how you can become drivers

most of the examples I will do will be related to motorcycles,

but everything I say is exactly the same for cars

MONEY

to become a driver you need money

ranging from a few thousand euros for entry level championships up to tens of millions of euros for World Championships

you don't get paid to be a driver

I don't know why 99% of people think that pilots earn, like soccer players

but the harsh reality

is that 99% of drivers

pay to race

So you wonder: "Why do soccer players earn money, while drivers pay?"

the answer is simple. to play soccer what do you need?

a pair of shoes, shorts, shirt and that's it

while to race with a bike what do you need?

the bike, the tires ,the fuel, the transport ... a huge cost

for example, let's we assume that we are running for a team

the team has expenses

gasoline, motorcycle, transportation, mechanics, engineers, damages

plus

the prizes you win by winning the races are ridiculous

so the story of the rider who lives thanks to the prizes he wins is an urban legend

so how does team survive? it needs money

and who provides the money? there are two scenarios

either the rider, or

the team through its sponsors

in the first case, if let's say a season costs €100k

the rider needs to find €100k

in the second case the team needs to find the total budget

in this case, since the team has the money to cover the whole season,

obviously, it aims at winning,

so they look for the strongest riders

the most expert and talented ones

who, in that case, are often paid

and typically these teams are either national teams that somehow have the money

or the official teams that run at the highest levels of the world championships

like motogp

formula 1, superbike, the smaller teams instead

ask for a budget, and here's the next question

one surfs the internet, goes on google,

sees the salaries of the drivers of formula 1,

the salaries of the motogp riders, and he's like:

"but if you said that many pay, how come that they have the salary?"

the concept is that in the smaller teams in which the pilot has to bring the suitcase

naturally

the rider negotiates with the team, for example

the driver brings €15 million for a season in F1

and tells the team

"I brought €15 million, give me €2 million as salary,

the skill of a driver is not just in being good but is in finding the money to run

if you are scarce and have money, you race

if you are good but have no money, you don't race

but then who are the riders who earn? It's those riders

who are either very good at finding sponsors,

so they find more money than needed

or they are either very good riders

so good, so talented, who have reached such a high level

of making a name for themselves, and how do you get there?

if you wanna reach that level and be a world champion

you have 2 options:

either you are a real phenomenon, so you pay for the first seasons

you show how fast you are, someone notices you

someone will invest in you, and you reach that

point where from then on your career is supported by someone big

or you are a billionaire

and you pay your way to the top, like

Lance Stroll the F1 driver, son of the owner

of Tommy Hilfiger

it is estimated that he has invested over 80 million euros to make him get to formula 1

in both scenarios

it's clear that even though you are a phenomenon

you still need lots of money

because if you are a phenomenon how can you

get seen if you don't race? You have to start somehow

so even just to start out, you need

Good, now that that's clear let's see which are the

necessary steps to become a driver, and how much money is needed

LEARN.

How can you learn to ride on the track? Let's say that to become a rider there's no fixed path to follow

the best thing would be to know someone who can teach us

to ride on the track, either a friend, former rider,

riding school, regarding the schools

there are so many schools in Italy, of any level

and need, from mini-bikes to minigp, to

pit bikes, to bikes,

a high level school, for example, is the Riding School by Pedersoli

that offers courses for any level

and type of bike,

for example Luca Salvadori learned at the Riding School of Pedersoli

Now, renting a motorcycle is very expensive,

so I suggest you start

by trying out pit bikes, which are very

cheap

and with €150 you can spend half a day on a track

with bike rental, all-inclusive, and from there then you can buy a low cost bike

to start riding on the track, get confident,

and learn to ride.

the ideal thing would be to start with small bikes, such as the mini-bikes for children,

or the pit-bikes

ohvale, minigp

considering that with €2000-3000 you can find a good used one

and also riding on a track is very cheap

€20 entrance fee for half a day, €150 the tires

that last 6 outings,

you spent €10/20 in fuel, it's very cheap

Ok now that you've learned how to ride, you want to be come a rider.

WHERE DO YOU START RACING?

The first thing you have to choose is the championship,

there are many options to choose from, you find some in the links,

but there are many more, for the small bikes there are

an infinite number, a quick Facebook / Google search

will show you all there's available

On the other hand, for the big bikes, one of the best options is

the MotoEstate, because they have an offer

that's very broad, and it's cheap

in fact they have many grids dedicated to

all types of bikes, minigp, 125,

moto 4, 300 and 400,

600 amateur, 600 riders,

1000 amateur, 1000 riders,

they also have programs for young people, like the Challenge Kawasaki Go 11

where the winner wins a race

in the world championship. Moreover you get to run in medium-sized tracks

like Franciacorta, Varano, Cervesina,

were the speed is low, and this is good for two reasons:

1) for those who are just starting out it's easier to learn

2) by going slow

you fall down slow which means less damages

at this point, once you choose where to run, you need licence

it's like a drivers licence,

you do a series of medical exams, you pay,

and they give you this licence that allows you to race, without it you can't race

and for championships like the ones I did the licence costs €150

Anyways, to get the licence and more information you can contact

directly the championship organizers and they'll tell you everything

HOW TO RACE? We need a vehicle

taking the example of the bikes, the cases are two: either we have a bike or we don't

moreover, either we do it all ourselves or we get rely on a team

Let's see these 3 options: DO IT ALL BY YOURSELF, WITH YOUR OWN BIKE

this is the cheaper but also more demanding solution because everything is done by you

you buy the bike

you get it ready, you take it to the track, you manage it

this solution

is cheap but don't forget that you have to buy all the necessary stuff

transport van, equipment,

this solution is cheap because you do it all,

but you have to know what you're doing

managing a bike is complicated and time-consuming

and moreover, if you're no expert

you risk your life, there are people who

died because in the rush of doing everything alone

they forgot to tighten the brake calipers

so even if you do it all by yourself,

you still need

at least a mechanics to help us out

I USE MY BIKE BUT RELY ON A TEAM

OK we bought a bike but have no idea how to handle it

in this case we turn to a team that offers us its assistance

and in exchange gets paid for its services

In this is it is very important to turn to

professionals

there are teams out there who have no clue what they are doing

my advice, as you have seen from the videos of Racing is life

turn to Tecnica Moto

the team that supported me this year

and I can assure you they are true professionals

this options is a bit more expensive, but

they relieve you from so many annoying things

and waste of time.

I RENT THE BIKE FROM A TEAM.This is the most expensive solution

but also the most professional one, the team makes available

the bike, they take care of everything, and we just have to ride

of course the costs are higher, because there's the bike rental

and also if the bike gets destroyed,

you have to pay it back to the team

but you'll be doing everything at its best.

as far as I'm concerned, since I lack technical skills

and time to handle a bike, this year I opted

for this solution. I turned to Tecnica Moto

who gave me the bike, the structure, and I just had to ride

WHAT'S THE PRICE? Take these numbers with a grain of salt,

because they vary based on a number of factors, like

racing alone or with a team, own bike or a rented one,

damages, if you have a friends who gives you the tires,

of course these costs do not include

the cost of buying a bike

and the whole equipment, pitbike / minigp

you go from €5000 to €25000 for one season

with €5000 I'm talking about

a 12-inch italian cup with a pit bike

while with 25,000 I refer to an Italian mini gp championship done at high level

300

from €10.000/15.000

for a trophy like MotoEstate

which by the way offers a very interesting formula:

€12500 for the whole championship

all-inclusive (rental, assistance, etc)

you can go up to €20.000 /40.000

for an Italian championship up to €60.000 / 80.000

for a world championship

Moto3: being prototypes they cost up to

more than a championship with the 1000.

It ranges from a few tens of thousands of euros

to over €60.000 for high level Civ

for the world championship we're talking about

numbers I won't even bother telling you

600 or 1000: from €10.000 / 25.000

for a season like the Race Attack I did

money I could not afford this year but

with a series of collaborations I managed to

lower this budget, by a lot

you can go up to €20.000 / 40.000 for an amateur championship

but on big tracks like Misano, Mugello, Vallelunga,

up to €50.000 / 90.000 for an Italian championship

superbike. About €100k

for a stock world championship, a few hundred thousand euros for a world superbike championship

and millions of euros

for a world championship moto 2 / moto gp

for the cars, there are

tons of championships

on average the costs are much higher that for the bikes

think that with the budget with which you make a championship with a 1000 bike

so the most powerful that there is

with the cars you do an abarth trophy

in terms of performance, adrenaline, speed, they are absolutely not comparable.

However for those who want to start with cars

the most enjoyable and beautiful low cost category there is, is without a doubt that of the formula predators

which I've talked about a lot

in a series of videos,

there's a link below for reference,

but in any case if you want to know more Luca Salvadori has made a video explaining how to get into formula 1

you'll find the link in the description

HOW DO I FIND THE MONEY?

this is the biggest problem of all riders

how to find the budget.

Finding sponsors is the hardest thing ever

also because, if you think about it, why should a company give you €50k

in exchange for a sticker on the hull

when you might get 30th place at every race and you

don't even appear on TV?

The topic of sponsorships is very complex,

which I can't talk about in this video, and I can't to a tutorial

finding the budget to race

is the art of make do of the rider

if you don't have the money you have to find someone who'll give them to you

and it all comes down to your creativity. Some F1 drivers

got the money from the government

because their country wanted a driver in F1

you have to come up with something,

to find a way, and the ways are endless

look at what I did! I started a youtube channel

with netflix-like series to give visibility

to the sponsors,

and give them a reason, a return, in terms of visibility,

so that they'd be interested in supporting me

also in view of 2019.

Great, I hope you liked this video. I hope that

this step-by-step tutorial on how to become riders

shed some light

and keep in mind that what I said is true for bikes and cars as well

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