Is Mechanical Engineering Right for a Passionate Motor Sports Enthusiast?

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Mechanical engineering is a strong fit for someone passionate about motorsports, especially with a solid math background and interest in engineering concepts. The discussion highlights the excitement found in tackling challenging problems and the importance of perseverance despite discouraging comments from peers. Engaging in the field can lead to opportunities in the motorsports industry, although it may require significant experience to break into that niche. Encouragement is emphasized as crucial for maintaining motivation through the demanding coursework. Overall, pursuing mechanical engineering aligns well with a passion for motorsports and offers a rewarding career path.
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I am currently a freshman in college going into Mechanical Engineering. To give some background of my self, I have been involved with motor sports my whole life (raced and ride motocross), always been very interested in working on my truck, and I have been interested in engineering since I was young. In high school I took Calc 1 and part of Calc 2, and finished with a B+ (.03% away from an A). I am taking an Intro to Engineering class already and it seems really cool and exciting. Even physics is interesting to me and I find a sense of accomplishment in completing a difficult problem that takes 30 minutes to do. I don't mind hard work, at all, all though I hope to still have time for my girlfriend, and have some sort of life. However, I seem to be very discouraged by all the people who tell me how "impossible" and difficult ME is. I am not sure how to take it and just looking for some encouragement every once in a while instead of all these negative comments that other students in other majors and people in general state. With that said, any comments, suggestions, encouraging comments?

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When I was at college, mechanical was generally considered to be the "best" kind of engineering major. We tended to look down on the civil/electrical/etc. students as being inferior.

You seem to have plenty of math background, so I woudln't worry. It'll probably be easier for you than people who can't get engaged in a 30 minute problem.
 
Unrest said:
When I was at college, mechanical was generally considered to be the "best" kind of engineering major. We tended to look down on the civil/electrical/etc. students as being inferior.

You seem to have plenty of math background, so I woudln't worry. It'll probably be easier for you than people who can't get engaged in a 30 minute problem.

Alright well thanks for the info and help!
 
Do you plan on working in the motocross industry?
 
Camron201 said:
Do you plan on working in the motocross industry?

That would be awesome, but I would have to be a damn good engineer, probably something I could possibly get into after years of experience, but I am not completely sure
 

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