Paul Tracy Interview

Pictures of Paul Tracy driving in the Champ Car Racing World Series.
Courtesy of Champ Car
Ever wonder what it's like to be a professional racecar driver? Paul Tracy won the 2003 Champ Car World Series driving title and spends his weekends burning around a racetrack at 240 miles per hour. The Kidzworld Coach talked to the Champ Car driver about his need for speed and what it takes to become a professional driver. By: The Coach

The Coach: When did you first feel the need for speed? Have you always liked racing cars?
Paul Tracy: I started driving go karts when I was five and that's all I've ever wanted to do. I always knew I wanted to be a racecar driver. I'm still just like a kid at heart and I love speed.

The Coach: What kind of cars do you drive away from the racetrack??
Paul Tracy: I have a convertible BMW, a Hummer and a Turbo Porshe but I don't usually drive them that fast. When I'm away from the track, I'm a bit more relaxed.

The Coach: What do you like to do when you're not racing cars?
Paul Tracy: I like to cycle. It keeps me in shape and I don't get bored of it like I do working out in the gym. When I'm away from the race track, I just like to spend time at home. I'm a big Playstation fan and love playing video games. I'm not big on vacationing. I just like to spend time at home and kick around the house.

The Coach: What's the best thing about being a racecar driver?
Paul Tracy: Winning and competing. When you're competing at this level and winning races, that's the most important thing and that what drives me to keep doing it?

The Coach: What sort of advice would you give to kids wanting to become racecar drivers?
Paul Tracy: You just have to follow your heart and be passionate about it. There's a lot out there for kids to do now and to get their mind wandering. When I was a kid, all I wanted to do was be a racecar driver. You've got to be pretty single-minded and focused on that if you want to succeed in life at anything - you need to be passionate about it and follow through with it.

Bookmark and Share

Related Stories:

  • Jeff Gordon Biography
  • Tony Stewart Biography
  • Champ Car Racing
  • More From The Kidzworld Coach
  • Read more: The Pros
    After two wicked weeks of tennis on both the men’s and women’s sides, the finals at Wimbledon are set. Get set for Roddick vs Federer and Williams vs Williams
    Sorry girls, but Kevin Jonas is officially off the market. The oldest JoBro just proposed to his girlfriend of two years, Danielle Deleasa!
    Read more in The Boards
    Check out the Sports Section of the boards!
    Gripz Logo