Mark Boudreau

Another Opportunity to Graduate from Sim Racing to the Real Thing

Max Verstappen Sim Racing Set Up

This week I feature another opportunity to graduate from sim racing to the real thing, something Max Verstappen himself calls a switch that is possible. I also feature the latest general and competitive sim racing news, tech news reviews and a tour of Tony Kannan’s sim racing HQ in this week’s edition of the Sim … Read more

The Best Time to Start Racing is Now

Drew Hierwarter (Photo by J.A. Ackley)

The best time to start racing is now. This is the advice of a race driver who started his motorsport journey at 74 and this week you will learn more about why. Also, in this edition of Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup you will find out how to drive a vintage Lotus 77 F1 car, … Read more

Mazda Motorsports Announces MX-5 Shootout Nominees

Mazda Motorsports MX-5 Shootout

This week in race driver development news I have details on Mazda Motorsports’ MX-5 Shootout nominees in both Spec MX-5 and Mazda MX-5 Cup. I also have details on the relaunch of Formula FARA, the new scholarships in American F4 and Formula Regional and the launch of the NASCAR Drivers Recruitment Program in Europe. All … Read more

FIA Approve Andretti Global but Teams Stand in their Way to the F1 Grid

Andretti Global Logo

The FIA has approved Andretti Global to join the F1 grid, but the teams are standing in their way. How we came to this and why is part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also look at the blockbuster rumors of Apple buying F1 broadcast rights, IndyCar and NASCAR’s 2024 schedules, MotoGP on a … Read more

Toyota & Extreme E Bet on Hydrogen in Motorsport

Toyota Hydrogen Prototype

This week you will find out why Toyota and Extreme E are putting their motorsport bets on hydrogen as a future propulsion technology. I also have an update on Silverstone’s sustainability plans, sustainability in motorcycle racing, electric rallycross cars and more. It’s all in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup on Motorsport Prospects. … Read more

Using Sim Racing to Help Develop Junior Rally Drivers

EA Sports WRC

This week in the Sim Racing Roundup you will find out about the possibilities of using sim racing to prepare junior rally drivers for the move up to rallying’s top class. You will also learn about a new sim racing series for Radicals, some great tips, techniques, and resources plus sim racing rigs to start … Read more

Racecraft and New Race Cars are Some of This Week’s Highlights

Maserati GT2

Racecraft and new race cars are some of this week’s highlights in the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. Pushing the limit on track and how to drive faster by watching other drivers are just some of the racecraft tips for you this week. I also have news on the new Maserati GT2, Porsche 911 GT3 … Read more

Tax Receipts and More Business of Being a Race Driver News

Race Drivers

This week I bring you a great opportunity for Canadian race drivers, how to get sponsorship as a sim driver and the anatomy of building a brand in sports. All this and more in this week’s edition of the The Business of Being a Race Driver on Motorsport Prospects. The Business of Racing From the … Read more

An Opportunity for Young Canadian Race Drivers and More

Road To Racing Canada Logo

This week I introduce an opportunity for young Canadian race drivers in addition to more driver development news and inspiration. I also have the latest news from Shift Up Now, FIA Girls on Track UK and the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy. I also present a question for you, are you really giving it your … Read more

Have We Reached Peak F1 Popularity?

Formula 1 Management

Have we reached peak F1 popularity? That is the hypothesis of a recent study that has analyzed the decline of F1 in social media and you will find the details, as well as F1’s response, as part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. There is also more F1 news including the status of the candidates … Read more

Getting to the Track Sustainably at the Porsche Charging Lounge

Porsche Charging Lounge

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 are some articles you may find of interest including the … Read more

Keeping Vintage Racing Alive with Sustainable Fuels

Vintage Sports-Car Club

Keeping vintage racing alive with sustainable fuels is something that is finding more support to keep vintage cars racing while reducing their carbon footprint. In addition to sustainable vintage racing, I bring you behind the scenes in the development of the new hydrogen-powered Extreme H race car, the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally’s rally debut and … Read more

Securing Sponsorship as a Sim Racing Driver

Securing Sponsorship as a Sim Racing Driver

Securing sponsorship as a sim racing driver is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also bring you insights from William Byron on his journey from iRacing to NASCAR, some great racecraft tips and the latest tech news, reviews, and general sim racing developments. All this and more in … Read more

The Perfect Lap and More

Single-seater Driver with Coach

This week it’s all about the perfect lap and more racecraft tips to improve your consistency and pace. You will also find details on physical and mental conditioning as well as tips on becoming a driver coach. All this plus the latest race series news and what makes the Green Hell so special in this … Read more

Funding Your Motorsport Future with Sponsorship Guides and Courses

Funding Your Future

This week I look at funding your motorsport future with sponsorship guides and courses. Best of all, I have a way for you to save some of your hard-earned money with an exclusive course coupon code. I also provide an answer to the provocative question as to whether branding is still essential, and why you … Read more

Race Driver Scholarships and More Development Program News

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for July 25, 2022

This week’s Driver Development Roundup is packed with new race driver scholarships you can apply for as well as a healthy dose of race driver development news. I also have news about the Spec MX-5 class, why driving different types of race cars will help in your driver development growth and whether you’ve got what … Read more