Who would have thought racing semi-trucks would turn out to be so popular? Semi-truck racing provides a great way to show of your truck driving skills and your truck. If you have been driving your truck for sometime you are likely to be very skilled and more than capable of manoeuvring it around a circuit earning respect amongst your peers and the possibility of some extra cash for doing something you enjoy doing, though there might not always be financial incentive for every race, so you may be racing just for fun.

This hobby has fully evolved and is now in its prime, racing is conducted in many countries throughout the world, especially the United States of America, whose automotive enthusiasts seem to have an affinity with their heavy weight vehicles. America has for a long time been at the forefront of automotive technology and enormous, powerful trucks such as the Ford F-350 Super Duty, trucks such as these strike fear into other truck racers.

If you own a semi-truck already, then you can join the action immediately, if not then the hunt for a reliable vehicle begins for you. Buying your own semi-truck will give you independence, the opportunity to be your own boss and earn a good income whilst enjoying the fruits of your labour at each opportunity.

Choosing the right semi-truck is half of the battle, if you don't already own one. There are so many manufacturers with hundreds of models which can be used in semi-truck racing. Setting a budget for your capital will reduce the possible number of rigs available to you, thus helping out with the decision making process. If you're buying up front or in instalments ensure that you can afford it before purchasing.

Racing your semi-truck provides a world of opportunity to connect with other racers, truckers and potentially locate new jobs and let's not forget it's also a hobby. Whether you choose to drive a truck, be a spectator amongst the crowd you'll agree this is a unique and fascinating sport. Enthusiast or not there is something for everyone to enjoy. I have one last piece of advice for all of you wannabe rig racers; it comes in the form of a warning, Semi-truck racing is addictive, once you start you might not be able to stop. Also ensure you take all precautions with regards to your health and safety, after all this is a sport and there is always the possibility of personal injury and damage to the vehicle.