Mark Boudreau

How iRacing Can Lead to Real World Motorsport Success

Glenn McGee

This week you will learn how two racers are using the iRacing platform for real world motorsport success, the importance of simulators in Formula E and how to race at your highest level while under pressure. All this plus a selection of the latest competitive sim racing news, tech reviews and much more in this … Read more

Ginetta Expands Its Racing in America

Ginetta Challenge

This week I have details on the expanded Ginetta racing series, how Alan McNish won Le Mans 3 times and what it is like driving a Gen3 Formula E car. All this and much more including your chance to drive the Nurburgring Nordschleife and Spa this week on the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup on … Read more

Sponsorship Ideas and Inspiration

Motorsport Sponsorship ideas

This week I have some great sponsorship ideas and inspiration for you. From partnering with eco-friendly businesses to going from hobby to hustle, there is something here to get you thinking as you work to get your sponsors aligned for 2024. All this and the view from the sponsors side of the negotiating table in … Read more

Introducing the JMF Motorsports Rising Star Award

JMF Motorsports Rising Star Award

In this week’s driver development news, you will learn about the new JMF Motorsports Rising Star Award, the prize for the Formula Pro USA F4 champion and a program by the BWRDC to encourage female participation in motorsport. All this and more in this week’s Driver Development Roundup on Motorsport Prospects. Its news that aspiring … Read more

Drivers Impressed by IndyCar’s Plans for the Future

Indycar Iowa

After a meeting between a select elite IndyCar drivers and series executives, the drivers walked away impressed with IndyCar’s plans for the future. In other business of motorsport this week you will get an update on Ford’s F1 plans, the importance of Porsche’s one-make series and the legend that is Ann Bradshaw. All this and … Read more

Second Annual Sustainable Championships Index is Released

Pau Grand Prix

The second annual Sustainable Championships Index has been released and you get the details on who leads the pack and how you can download your copy this week. You will also find out how the Pau Grand Prix plans to reboot for a more sustainable event in 2025, why a hydrogen combustion engine may come … Read more

More Racecraft Advice as You Prepare for 2024

Race Track Corner

This week I have more racecraft advice from prominent driver coaches to help you prepare for 2024. I also have information on two upcoming racecraft seminars you might want to attend, two driver fitness exercises you can conduct at home if you have limited time and a track walk of the The Bend Motorsport Park. … Read more

Yes You Still Need Business Cards

Motorsport Prospects Business Card

Yes, you still need business cards in motorsport and in today’s Business of Being a Race Driver you will learn some tips and tricks on handing them out. Also featured this week is a free sponsorship research template that you can download, advice on measuring ROI and more. It’s all in this week’s edition of … Read more

Adaptive Technology for Disabled Race Drivers

Adaptive Technology Hand Control System

This week in Driver Development you will find out how adaptive technology is enabling race drivers with disabilities to compete and win on track. You will also find out about a new global Formula Woman competition, using sim rigs to train and a new partnership between kart manufacturer Birel and single-seater team VAR. It is … Read more

Civil War at the Nurburgring

Nurburgring

A civil war is brewing at the iconic Nurburgring as two rival organizers battle to put on endurance races at the famed circuit. This is just part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. You will also find out about the continuing soap opera that is the current FIA, why not all businesses are happy about … Read more

Why Toyota Supports the Switch to Synthetic Fuels in Motorsport

Formula Regional Oceania Testing eFuel

Part of what I am covering this week is why Toyota supports the switch to synthetic fuels in motorsport with their move to efuels in Formula Regional Oceania. You will also find out what it is like to drive a Porsche GT4-E Performance on ice, the future of Formula 1 engines and Formula E news … Read more

Why Sim Racing Rigs Make for Good Race Driver Training

ASR Sim Racing Rig

Some race drivers continue to debate the merit of sim racing. However, this week, we’ll explore the reasons why sim racing rigs prove to be effective tools for race driver training. As usual I also have the latest competitive and general sim racing news, technical news and reviews and an amazing sim racing charity event … Read more

Revolution Race Cars Arrive & Drive

Revolution Race Cars

Revolution Race Cars have revealed the details of their Arrive & Drive packages for the UK and mainland Europe, and I have the details. I also have a number of racecraft tips for you, why using a simulator for driver training is becoming the norm for almost any type of race driver and a look … Read more

The 2024 Motorsport Sponsorship Summit Happens This Saturday

2024 Motorsport Sponsorship Summit

The 2024 Motorsport Sponsorship Summit is just one of two events you will learn about this week that you should consider attending if you are serious about The Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have great tips on thinking outside the box when it comes to sponsor acquisition, more great articles on motorsport … Read more

More Than Equal Launches Driver Development Program

More Than Equal

More Than Equal has launched a driver development program for 2024 with applications being accepted up until January 31st. I have the details for you. In addition to this you will learn about the 2024 plans for the Ligier Junior Program as well as the murky world of the FIA driver ratings. It is all … Read more

Why Privateers Should be Encouraged in Sportscar Racing

Porsche Privateer Hypercar

Manufacturer support in motorsport often goes through boom-and-bust cycles and it is for this reason that Porsche Motorsport’s vice president Thomas Laudenbach warns that privateers should be treated well. It is all part of a very quiet Business of Motorsport this week. Also covered in this week’s edition of BoM is how F1 navigated itself … Read more

Formula E Turns 10 and Faces Some Growing Pains

Mexico City E-Prix

As Formula E begins its 10th season this month, it faces several growing pains as it seeks to balance its mission of electric mobility with becoming a competitive race series. While Formula E is in the spotlight, I have plenty of other sustainable motorsport news this week including a new hybrid-powered Prius endurance race car, … Read more