This drawing lesson is all about creating an easy race car drawing. You’ll learn how basic shapes come together for different parts of a race car, like its body, wheels, and windshield. This lesson not only helps you draw but also encourages you express creativity with colors and designs related specifically to race cars.

The approach focuses on outlines and shapes, making it simple for everyone, no matter their skill level. You’ll see how each part of a race car fits together while having fun drawing. As you go along, adding details like headlights and a livery design will make a difference.

When it’s time for coloring, you can get creative with colors like teal, orange, and dark gray. Use crayons, colored pencils, or markers, whatever you have! Get ready for a fun time as you complete this relatively simple race car drawing!

Materials

Paper
Pencil
Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
Black Marker (optional)

This lesson is great for everyone because it uses basic shapes and outlines. Plus, you can get creative by adding colors and designs, including a special livery for each car. So grab some paper and pencils, and let’s start drawing that race car! This easy race car drawing tutorial is perfect for aspiring artists and car enthusiasts.

Time Needed: 45 minutes

Form the Front

Start by drawing a curved shape of the front of a race car. Then, add an oval-shaped headlight.
Add the Wheels

Add two ring-shaped wheels.
Draw the Body

Draw the outline of the race car’s body similar to the illustration.
Outline the Roof

Create the curvy outline of the race car’s roof.
Form the Windshield and Window

Add two rectangles on the roof to form the windshield and window of the race car.
Draw the Spokes

Draw the shape of the wheel spokes as shown. Then, add a tiny circular hub cap on each wheel.
Add the Livery

Let’s add the design on a race car called the livery which helps the car be more identifiable. First, draw a circular outline with a number 1 to add the car number. Then, add a long horizontal strip along the body of the car.
Draw the Chassis

Outline the rectangular shape of the chassis beneath the rear of the race car. Then, draw two diagonal lines to create the suspension rods.
Color the Easy Drawing of a Race Car

First, fill in the window and windshield with light blue. Next, color the chassis, tires and car number black. Use white to shade the background of the car number as well as the headlight and hub caps. Now, color the wheels with light shades of gray. Then, paint the race car with teal, orange and dark gray.