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What does it take to race a Formula 4 car while balancing school, exams, and college applications?
Formula 4 driver Ben Nguyen joins Michael Pham to discuss his journey through the motorsport ladder and the reality of pursuing racing while still being a full-time student.
Ben explains what driving an F4 car at extreme speeds actually feels like, how racing tests drivers physically and mentally, and how they prepare to make split-second decisions under pressure. He also reflects on the sacrifices, risks, and discipline required to progress through one of the most competitive sports in the world.
After recently graduating from high school, Ben is preparing for his next chapter at Purdue University, where he plans to study Motorsport Engineering. He shares how he managed racing, training, travel, academics, and college applications—and why education remains an important part of his future in motorsport.
Topics discussed include:
• Ben’s introduction to racing
• Progressing through the motorsport ladder
• The experience of driving a Formula 4 car
• Physical and mental preparation for racing
• Managing pressure, fear, and risk
• Balancing racing with school
• Applying to Purdue University
• Studying Motorsport Engineering
• Ben’s future goals in racing
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