Mark Boudreau

Is the FIA Fit for Purpose?

Is the FIA Fit for Purpose?

Is the FIA fit for purpose? That is what a number of people are asking, especially after this week and it is all part of the Business of Motorsport this week. I also bring you details of MotoGP’s new American team and their expansion plans, why Formula E is not instituting a salary cap and … Read more

The Dakar Rally is a Sustainable Motorsport Proving Ground

HoleShot Compétition

The Dakar Rally has become a sustainable motorsport proving ground with their Mission 1000 initiative. This week I feature more vehicles with various forms of sustainable propulsion taking to the dunes as well as one that is utilizing carbon offsets. I also feature McLaren Racing’s new sustainability initiatives, using Formula E to sell EVs and … Read more

New Racing Calendars and Opportunities

Ginetta

This week you will find out more details on various new race series calendars from the world of global motorsport plus some drive opportunities to pursue. I also bring details on the new Maserati GT2, 7 mistakes young race car drivers should avoid and why some drivers are lamenting the loss of LMP3 in the … Read more

A 2021 Porsche 992 GT3 Cup is Available in the Marketplace

2021 Porsche 992 GT3 Cup

Here are this month’s selection of Race & Road Cars for Sale in the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace in partnership with Racing Edge. I am featuring the following 5 race cars and 2 road cars that can get you to the track stylishly, as well as fast! The cars for sale are: 2021 Porsche 992 GT3 … Read more

Finding Out What Billionaires Want

Billionaire Uncle Pennybags

Finding out what billionaires want may on its face seem like an odd thing to discuss in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver, but I will explain it a bit more in the column. In addition to Uncle Pennybags (yes that is apparently the name of the monopoly guy that is gracing the … Read more

The Importance of Building a Team Around You

DeForce Racing

This week on the Driver Development Roundup you will learn about the importance of building a quality team around you to assist you in reaching your motorsport goals. You will also find out about a new career advancement program from an IndyCar winner, the identity of the 2024 Porsche Junior and the 3 winners of … Read more

NASCAR Hits It Big with New Media Rights Deal

NASCAR Daytona 500

NASCAR’s blockbuster new media rights deal is the highlight of the week as we look back at the Business of Motorsport. In addition to NASCAR, you will find details about some motorsport-related litigation, whether title sponsorships work in motorsport and how Lexus Racing won the 2023 GTD Pro Manufacturers Championship. All this plus the latest … Read more

Virgin Atlantic Flies 100% SAF

Virgin Atlantic SAF Flight

Getting to the Track Sustainably is my monthly column on developments in sustainable transportation that could have some application to motorsport. Since most carbon emissions come from logistics and transportation, this topic is of utmost importance as motorsport works to make itself more sustainable. Here is an important quote to keep in mind when it … Read more

How One Race Team is Measuring its Environmental Impact

Nissan Formula E Team

This week you will see how one race team is measuring its environmental impact as part of their sustainable motorsport activities. You will also get details on AVL’s new hydrogen ICE, Lucas di Grassi’s views on the new F1 power unit for 2026 and the updates to the 2024 Audi RS Q e-tron. All this … Read more

Building Your Racecraft Fundamentals

Racecraft Fundamentals

This week you are going to learn how to build up your racecraft fundamentals as well as get the latest racing series news in another Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. You will also find out about the new Ginetta GT4 race car, see the winning lap from Prodigy Week and get the details on the … Read more

Motorsport Marketing Advice from the Archives

Motorsport Marketing Advice from the Archives

This week you will get some great motorsport marketing advice from the Motorsport Prospects archives. You will also find out about a free motorsport marketing fundamentals course as well as the future of NFTs in sports. All this and more in this week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver on Motorsport Prospects. … Read more

The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Talent Pool Assessment

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Talent Pool Assessment

This week I bring you details on the first ever Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Talent Pool Assessment as Porsche looks to develop the next group of Porsche race drivers in the region. I also bring you an update from the fourth annual Spec MX-5 Shootout and the 2023 FIA Rally Star initiative. All this and … Read more

The Verdict on Vegas

Las Vegas Grand Prix

After all the angst and debate in the run-up to its inaugural race, the verdict is in on the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and it is a big part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. In addition to the verdict on Vegas, there is analysis of NASCAR’s next steps, two conferences you will want to … Read more

Increasing the Speed of Sustainable Motorsport

STCC Test Car

Increasing the speed of sustainable motorsport can be taken many ways but let’s focus on what interests all race drivers and motorsport fans, lap times. This week you will learn about Formula E’s work to increase lap times, a Nissan Hybrid shattering lap time records and riding onboard an STCC development car as it laps … Read more

Black Friday 2023 Sim Racing Deals

Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup for July 28, 2022

It’s all about Black Friday 2023 this week as I bring you a roundup of some of the Black Friday sim racing deals that are available this year. You will also see how a sim racer fares in his first attempt at racing a Radical, how an iRacing champion is working to race in NASCAR … Read more

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT2 Race Car & More Racecraft Tips

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT2

The new for 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT2 Race Car and more racecraft tips are just part of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup this week. I also have data analysis tips to help you drive faster, the inspiration that is Robert Wickens and an opportunity for disabled drivers to race in America. All this and much … Read more