Why am I interested in mechanical engineering in the automotive racing world

In one word, exciting. There are so many new advances every year it's mind boggling. Now, more than ever, racing has a chance to truly impact the real world and the cars we drive. With the 'green' movement becoming more and more prevalent every day, racing series are taking efforts to be at the front of the curve. By doing so, race engineers are forced to come up with innovative ideas to make cars more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly without sacrificing outright speed. Getting involved at a time like this gives me an opportunity to make a real difference in the world while doing something I'm passionate about.