How to Draw a Race Car Driver (Easy Step by Step)
This race car driver is holding up a shiny trophy in one hand and a helmet in the other after winning the big race. The whole drawing is built from simple shapes: a big oval head, a rounded rectangle suit, flat oval shoes, and a cup on a stick. It is a fun one because the driver is smiling and has a number 1 on the chest.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a race car driver step by step
How to Draw a Race Car Driver · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The big head
Draw a big, wide oval for the head near the top of the page. Leave a small gap at the bottom where the neck will meet the body, and leave room on the right for a raised arm.
Step 3: The racing suit
Under the head, draw a tall rounded rectangle for the suit. Start with a short line across the top, then draw the sides going down and a flat line along the bottom.
Step 4: Two flat shoes
At the bottom of the suit, draw two flat ovals side by side for the shoes. Add a tiny short line from each oval up to the suit.
Step 5: The raised arm
On the right side of the suit, draw a long curved line that swoops up and out toward the top right, like an arm reaching high.
Step 6: The winner's trophy
At the end of the arm, draw a small circle for the hand. Add a thin stick going up, a short flat bar across it, and a cup shape on top with a curly handle on each side.
Step 7: The helmet
On the left side of the suit, draw a big rounded shape for the helmet. Add a curved line across its top, then draw a small rounded oval in the middle for the visor.
Step 8: Face and number one
Give the driver two round dot eyes and a curved smile. Then draw a small V at the neck of the suit and a big number 1 in the middle of the chest. Finish with a short curved line from the top left of the suit toward the helmet.
Step 9: Suit stripes
Draw one long, gently curved line down the left side of the suit and another on the right. They should start below the collar and stop just above the shoes.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your race car driver? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a garbage collector or how to draw an electrician next.
Tips for drawing a race car driver
- Draw the head first and make it big. A large oval gives your driver a friendly, cartoon look and leaves room for everything else.
- The trophy is the trickiest part. Start with the circle for the hand and the stick, then add the flat bar, the cup, and the little curly handles last.
- Draw the helmet as a big rounded shape before adding the small visor oval in the middle. Keep it on the left side so it does not touch the face.
Free race car driver coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this race car driver coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your race car driver drawing
Try a bright red racing suit with white stripes, a gold trophy, and a helmet in your favorite team color. For a creative twist, color the shoes in two different bright colors.
Race car driver fun fact for kids
Race car drivers wear fire-resistant suits and strong helmets to stay safe on the track.
Questions about drawing a race car driver
What shapes do I need to draw a race car driver?
You need a big oval for the head, a rounded rectangle for the suit, two flat ovals for the shoes, and a rounded shape for the helmet. The trophy is a cup shape on a thin stick.
How do I draw the raised arm?
Draw one long curved line that starts at the side of the suit and swoops up to the top right. Then add a small circle at the end for the hand that holds the trophy.
How do I make my race car driver look more fun?
Add a big smile and a number 1 on the suit, and color the suit stripes in bright colors. You can also pick your favorite colors for the helmet and trophy.
