The Driver’s Eye is On Daan Arrow at Portimao
This week the Driver’s Eye is on Daan Arrow as he races a Mercedes AMG GT3 at Portimao in the rain.
Adaptive Technology for Disabled Race Drivers
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
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
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
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 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
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
A Lesson in Passing from Pro Racer Marc Miller
Pro racer Marc Miller puts on a show in IMSA’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo series in the V10-powered No. 141 Nemschoff Sports/Flying Lizard Motorsports Huracan as he takes over from teammate Paul Nemschoff and executes 51 passes in 14 combined laps across three events. Via Racer.
More Than Equal Launches Driver Development Program
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
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
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
From Sim Racing to Lamborghini Super Trofeo
This week in the Sim Racing Roundup you will learn about the racing journey of Glenn McGee who went from sim racing to racing in the real-world Lamborghini Super Trofeo championship. You will also learn about why Racing Prodigy is developing what they call their “e2Real” sports league, Max Verstappen’s plans to turn sim racers … Read more
Making the Most Out of a Test Day & More Racecraft Tips
This week in the Racecraft and Race Cars Roundup you will learn how to make the most out of a test day. You will also get tips on racing on the rain and more. In Race Series news you will learn about the fallout from the Dubai 24 Hours date change, the path to the … Read more
The Science of Telling Your Story
As we start out 2024 in my regular Business of Being a Race Driver Roundup, the science of telling your story is a particular highlight this week. I also look back at more great articles from 2023 and provide you with some general motorsport marketing information on motorsport partnerships. 2024 will also see some brand-new … Read more
The First Driver Development Roundup of 2024!
As we kick off 2024, the first Driver Development Roundup of the year is packed full of helpful information for the junior or aspiring race driver. This week I bring you details of why Racing Prodigy is developing what they call their “e2Real” sports league, details of the 14 available SCCA Women on Track scholarships, … Read more
Happy Holidays!
News that Racers Can Use will be on holiday from December 23rd, 2023, until January 2, 2024 as I take some time off to spend time with family and friends. Thank you for all your support, comments, and suggestions. I would like to take this time to wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe … Read more
Honda Consolidates Its Motorsport Operations
As Honda finalizes its rebranding of Honda Performance Development, the announcement that it will be involved in the development of the next Honda F1 engine may cause IndyCar even more reason for concern. It is all part of the Business of Motorsport this week. I also have a look at who really made money from … Read more
Getting to the Track Sustainably with a Gorgeous Genesis Concept
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. This week … Read more
Extreme H Completes Shakedown of Its Hydrogen Prototype
In a significant move for hydrogen in motorsport, Extreme H has completed the shakedown of its hydrogen prototype race car and I have details. You will also learn about how hydrogen may fit into F1’s future, the third car for the new all-electric STCC and how Formula Regional Oceania is now powered by synthetic fuels. … Read more
Leveraging Partnerships for Real-World Racing Success
This week you will learn how content creator Super GT leveraged partnerships to help him transition from sim racing to the real thing. You will also get a tour of the esports arena at PRI, learn how F1 use virtual 3rd cars and much more. It is all in this week’s edition of the Sim … Read more