Most technical schools have 2 years programs to get an associates, or a certificate in Auto Mechanics. Some have specialized programs geared towards motorsports too. You can probably get a job at a tire shop today, but it gets old real fast. A friend of mine works for Honda, he started out driving the cars from the shop, around front to the customers. Then oil changes, and so on. You might want to start a tool collection first because most places make you use your own tools. I think he owes Snap-on over $5K, and he still has to borrow tools at times from others.