Month: September 2022

Business of Motorsport for September 30, 2022

Nissan Z GT4

This week’s Business of Motorsport is the one for you if you want to know how the business of sponsorship works in Formula 1. Sponsorship Consultant Tim Silvey explains on the Last Lap Podcast how the nature of sponsorship in Formula 1 has evolved since 2007 and how it now encompasses more than just a … Read more

Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup for September 29, 2022

International Porsche Esports Series

This week, the Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup has a great selection of inspiration, sim racing news and reviews. For inspiration, Chris Overend discusses how he has spent months perfecting the perfect at home-sim set up that enables disabled racers to sim race at home with the assistance of Team BRIT. I also have … Read more

Motorsport Series News Roundup for September 28, 2022

Mazda MX-5 Cup Cars

This week’s Motorsport Series News Roundup is packed with a lot of new developments in the world of global motorsport, most of it good, some of it not so much. While the prize fund for the Mazda MX-5 Cup is increasing, the advancement fund in Indy Lights is actually being reduced. I also bring news … Read more

In Conversation with Paul Glass of Carbon Positive Motorsport

Positive About Motorsport

The realities of climate change are becoming more apparent every day, and motorsport is not immune to this situation and having to make changes in technology and our behavior to help address the crisis and contribute to Net Zero ambitions. Motorsport Prospects regularly publishes articles in our weekly roundup that highlight innovations in motorsport that … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for September 27, 2022

Hyundai

In this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver I cover a number of things that you should be aware of as you build your racing brand both on and off the track. Racing is a business, more so than most other sports from a participant’s standpoint and so as a driver, there are certain … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for September 26, 2022

Mattia Tremolada

This week, the Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup includes some helpful advice for both on and off the track, a comparison of Gen 1 and Gen 2 Tatuus race cars, scholarship opportunities, debates over driver development best practices and more. I also once again feature 3 driver snapshots to inspire you. This is news that … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for September 24, 2022

DTM Electric

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I cover everything from Ford’s changing electric racing plans to Mercedes F1 testing biofuels in their fleet of trucks used to transport the team around Europe. I also look at testing sustainable fuels in Formula 2, DTM Electric’s sound experiments and two opportunities for young drivers interested in … Read more

Business of Motorsport for September 23, 2022

Diesel Beverages Sponsorship

I have another jam-packed Business of Motorsport for you this week. I cover everything from Red Bull Powertrain plans to the debate over Superlicense points, from the Porsche IPO to Ford’s motorsport plans, Aston Martin’s woes on and off the track and much more. I also have news on the latest motorsport sponsorship deals, the … Read more

Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup for September 22, 2022

ROKiT British F4 Esports Championship

This week in the Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup I have a beginners guide to sim racing, how FEED Racing wants to give sim racers an opportunity to graduate to real world racing, TedTrax Racing’s exciting plans to grow grassroots racing through sim racing, a new esports championship from Motorsport UK and much more. … Read more

A Selection of Race Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace for September 21, 2022

2015 Porsche GT3 Cup Car

Here are this week’s selections of Race Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace in partnership with Racing Edge. This week I am featuring the following 5 race cars and an interesting off-road car for a change of pace. 2015 Porsche GT3 Cup Car This 2015 991.1 GT3 Cup Car is in excellent condition. … Read more

Motorsport Series News for September 21, 2022

Ford Mustang GT3

This week in the Motorsport Series News Roundup has news on Ford’s new GT cars, a Po-Am race in Bahrain, a new incentive for Formula 4 at the Motorsport Games, news on the new Toyota GR Cup cars and more. Ford has revealed their new Mustang GT3 and GT4 race cars. “It was announced officially … Read more

How TedTrax Racing Wants to Grow Motorsport From the Grassroots – and Have Fun Doing It

Ted Trax Racing

One of the things I enjoy doing with Motorsport Prospects is shining the spotlight on innovative approaches to driver development and TedTrax Racing is a perfect example. TedTrax Racing is currently a community group of young sim racers where the emphasis is on an inclusive, safe, and fun environment. The program is run by Tom … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for September 20, 2022

Boardroom

This week’s Business of Being a Race Driver has a lot of video content so settle back with a coffee, tea or water and take notes. I kick things off with some inspiration from Enzo Mucci and then dive into various approaches you can make to potential sponsors, as well as the kinds of benefits … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for September 19, 2022

Track Walk

This week’s Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is packed once again with great information for race drivers of all levels. In Racecraft I have tips and advice on track walks, racecraft advice from pro racer Todd Lamb, getting the most from your data acquisition system and more. In Driver Development there is news on FEED … Read more

The Last Lap for September 18, 2022-King of Cool Edition

Day of The Champion

The Last Lap is back! Twice a month I will bring you interesting motorsport-related tidbits of fun that make a great way to kick off your Sunday morning (or afternoon/evening depending on your time zone). This edition features some ultra-rare road and race cars, the history of Cosworth in F1, a look at an incredible … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for September 17, 2022

Prodrive Hunter

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find some truly fascinating and exciting developments in the quest to make motorsport more sustainable. From the awesome biofuel Prodrive Hunter to Michelin and Goodyear’s work on sustainable racing tires, work continues apace in all sectors of motorsport. Whether it be electric motocross, software used for … Read more

Business of Motorsport for September 16, 2022

FIA Women in Motorsport Commission Monza 2022 Networking Event

This week in the Business of Motorsport I once again bring you news and developments from throughout the world of motorsport. I look at the recent FIA Women in Motorsport Commission networking event in Monza, what’s next for Red Bull Powertrains, the legal aspect of NFTs and the metaverse for sports brands, Ford’s motorsport plans … Read more

Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup for September 15, 2022-Everyone Can Race

Team BRIT

This week’s Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup is very inspirational as it shows how sim racing can introduce even more people to motorsport, especially those who may not have thought it possible to participate. A perfect example of this is the work of Team BRIT, an all-disabled race team that competes both in real … Read more

A Selection of Race Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace for September 14, 2022

2022 Radical SR3 XX

Here are this week’s selections of Race Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace in partnership with Racing Edge. This week I am featuring the following 6 race cars and no road cars for a change of pace. 2022 Radical SR3 XX This 2022 Radical SR3 XX for sale is chassis number SR3001345. It … Read more