Auto racing driver - Salary and Career
Professional Athletes

Auto racing driver - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They take part as professionals in sports competitions and competitions. Participate, individually or collectively, in sports competitions, on a professional basis.

How much does an Auto racing driver earn

A Auto racing driver earns between $1.502 and $6.830 per month, with an average monthly salary of $3.026 and a median salary of $2.650 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 14 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Auto racing driver

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 3.026 36.311 756 18
1º Quartile 1.502 18.029 376 9
Median Salary 2.650 31.800 663 16
3º Quartile 5.209 62.504 1.302 31
Higher Salary 6.830 81.957 1.707 40


Professional job categories

  • Middle level technicians
    • medium-level technicians in cultural, communications and sports services
      • athletes, sportsmen
        • professional athletes

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Main workplaces

Professional Athletes professionals work in clubs, sports associations, academies, public administration bodies dedicated to sports, teaching, etc. There are no common rules for all types of sport. In order to become professional, they follow specific rules of the sports associations to which they are linked, building, therefore, different trajectories, based on different combinations between time spent in the sport, participation in games and events, awards, etc. Most work as self-employed, at irregular hours. In some activities, some professionals may be subjected to special working conditions, such as psychological pressure, intense noise and high temperatures, as well as staying in uncomfortable positions for long periods.


What does it take to work in the field of Professional Athletes

Formal schooling is not a precondition for the exercise of this family's occupations. The practical training of professional athletes can take place either through training and exercises performed individually and/or collectively, in general, under the supervision of coaches or technicians, or through participation in tests, competitions, games and contests.


Functions and activities of Auto racing driver

Professional Athletes must:

  • prepare psychologically for competitions;
  • knowing the rules and regulations of sport;
  • prepare psychologically for competition;
  • prepare the physicist for competition;
  • preparing psychologically for competition;
  • define career goals and objectives in the modality;
  • develop strategies and tactics for competition;
  • knowing sports rules and regulations;
  • participate in official sports competitions;
  • prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;
  • prepare psychologically for competition;
  • prepare the physique for competitions;
  • maintain nutritional preparation;
  • preparing psychologically for competition;
  • setting career goals and objectives in sport;
  • setting career goals and objectives in the sport;
  • update technical preparation;
  • update the technical preparation;
  • develop strategies and tactics for the competition;
  • update technical readiness;
  • know the rules and regulations of sport;
  • participate in official sports competition;
  • define career goals and objectives in the modality;
  • prepare physicist for competitions;
  • prepare the physicist for competitions;
  • prepare psychologically for competitions;
  • set goals and career objectives in the sport;
  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • prepare physicist for competition;
  • set career goals and objectives in the modality;
  • prepare your physique for competitions;
  • participate in official sport competitions;
  • set career goals and objectives in the sport;

  • Activities

    • use the appropriate sporting material to the characteristics of the competition venue;
    • submit psychological evaluation;
    • follow the updated technical instructions;
    • exploit your opponent's weaknesses;
    • know the type of flooring at the competition venue;
    • knowing the penalties of the sport;
    • develop specific means to execute the strategy;
    • be determined;
    • follow high-level sporting events;
    • simulate game and competition situations;
    • training concentration;
    • have grit;
    • plan a training schedule;
    • analyze the natural obstacles of the competition site;
    • submit to the official weigh-in;
    • analyze opponent's behavior;
    • be dedicated;
    • analyze the physical and climatic conditions of the competition venue;
    • practice the technical fundamentals of the sport;
    • train memorization;
    • train concentration;
    • train relaxation;
    • train regularly;
    • update yourself periodically;
    • participating in technical conferences of the sport;
    • know the competition regulations;
    • maintain emotional balance;
    • periodize training;
    • submit specific tests to identify deficiencies in minerals and vitamins;
    • maintain self-confidence;
    • prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;
    • master the portuguese language;
    • seek incentives and sponsorships;
    • prepare the animal for competition;
    • training regularly;
    • maintain self-esteem;
    • define your own competition style;
    • practice agility training;
    • practice reflex training;
    • know the type of floor of the competition venue;
    • develop the specific means for executing the strategy;
    • participate in courses and lectures in the sport;
    • submit psychological assessment;
    • using the rules;
    • training breathing;
    • have a spirit of leadership;
    • technically analyze the opponent;
    • training relaxation;
    • practice speed training;
    • diagnose technical deficiencies;
    • have the ability to deal with defeat;
    • training under psychological pressure;
    • respect coach, referees and athletes;
    • analyze opponent behavior;
    • prepare automobile equipment for competition;
    • use specific implements of the modality;
    • maintain a good relationship with the media;
    • participate in social programs;
    • explore the best positioning for performance within the competition area;
    • practice blast training;
    • be ethical;
    • be disciplined;
    • adapt to the lifestyle required by the profession;
    • plan training schedule;
    • consult a nutritionist;
    • submit yourself to the follow-up of a sports psychologist;
    • periodize training;
    • practicing muscular resistance exercises;
    • follow the schedules predetermined by the organizing committee;
    • prepare yourself to react to adverse situations;
    • practice flexibility training;
    • participate in exchange programs;
    • sign up in a timely manner;
    • knowing the sport score;
    • avoid the ingestion of substances harmful to sports practice;
    • undo opponent's strengths;
    • correct technical deficiencies;
    • submit to specific tests to identify deficiencies in minerals and vitamins;
    • follow a physical preparation program with professional guidance;
    • control weight;
    • analyze the opposing animal;
    • know the competition venue;
    • send implement for gauging;
    • make decisions;
    • practice sport-specific physical training;
    • have perseverance;
    • practicing muscular endurance exercises;
    • be serious;
    • have courage;
    • be sociable;
    • drive the animal;
    • set target competitions;
    • replenish fluid during and after training and competition;
    • work as a team;
    • setting target competitions;
    • practice strength training;
    • submit to the official weigh-in;
    • set results goals for short, medium and long term;
    • simulate plays in training;
    • have a leadership spirit;
    • participate in unofficial tournaments and competitions;
    • respect the rules;
    • be affiliated with the entities responsible for the sport (cf., feder., associations.);
    • train visualization;
    • be affiliated with the entities responsible for the sport (conf., feder., associations.);
    • have humility;
    • evaluate the type of lane and racetrack track;
    • use sports equipment appropriate to the characteristics of the competition venue;
    • entry in a timely manner;
    • practice reflex training;
    • register in a timely manner;
    • analyze the competition calendar of the modality;
    • submit physical and medical evaluation;
    • follow the nutritional program established by the nutritionist;
    • practice sport specific physical training;
    • practice specific physical training of the modality;
    • set the target competitions;
    • know the penalties of the sport;
    • evaluate the type of lane and track of the racetrack;
    • use the appropriate material for the sport;


    Sectors that hire Auto racing driver the most in the job market

    • temporary labor lease
    • production and promotion of sports events
    • driverless car rental
    • retail sale of new cars, vans and utility vehicles
    • maintenance and mechanical repair services for motor vehicles
    • business management consulting activities
    • other recreation and leisure activities




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