Bosch Motorsport’s award winning hand-controlled electric braking system has been recognized with a major award and you will learn which one in this edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. You will also get tips on using test days as an opportunity to build your racecraft, 5 things to know before you drive a race car, more breathing techniques and much more.
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
On-Track
In the video above, Enzo Mucci gives you advice on how to design your test days so they virtually force you to grow.
From the June 2008 issue of Grassroots Motorsports, Per Schroeder how you can bring the tricks used by professional race drivers to the clubman level.
“We believe that you don’t have to cheat to go fast. A fast racer will take the rule book as gospel, learning every chapter and verse, word for word. The winners know everything about their cars, from fuel consumption and minimum weights to exact starting cold tire pressures for a specific track. Winning is in those details.”
Read the full article here.
On the SCCA website, Rob Krider explains the 5 things to know before you drive a race car. “Whether it’s our own car, a friend’s car, or the car of a student you’re instructing, you need to know five specific things before you actually drive the race car. These five things can ensure you don’t harm the car (especially if it isn’t yours) and help you to perform better in the driver’s seat. Some of the things can also save your life.”
Learn what these 5 things are here.
Bosch Motorsport’s hand-controlled electric braking system has been recognized with the Don Burgoon Most Innovative Product in Motorsport of the Year Award at the World Motorsport Symposium in London.
To accommodate this for Wickens’ hand-controlled braking system, Bosch used its existing LMDh electronic brake system (EBS) module, whose controls platform and display provides a significantly more robust solution.
The tech allows Wickens exactly what he needs to achieve sensitive brake control and fast reaction times when braking. Built-in diagnostics ensure simple and reliable functional testing of the system too.
Read more at Daily Sportscar.
Racecar Engineering explains how Absolute Racing tackles the Macau Grand Prix. “You can basically divide the track into two parts,’ says Fior. ‘There is a very high-speed section and there is a part with very slow corners. It makes it very difficult to have an optimum car because it’s always a compromise between sectors.”
Get all the details here.
Off-Track
More breathing techniques this week as Dr. Terry Lyles, an Indiana native who travels the U.S. as a stress coach explains how drivers competing in the Indy 500 manage their stress through their breathing.
“It’s understanding how to control my physiology,” he said. “So in the fighter pilot world, it’s a G-breath, how to breathe correctly. So I teach my drivers the same way, how to breathe before, during or after a pit stop or a particular corner so that they can pickup a tenth of a second on a lap.”
Read the complete article on the WTHR website here and watch their report in the video above.
Race Car & Series Developments
Hyundai N’s latest creation is a souped-up evolution of the Elantra saloon that’s going to compete in the 2025 SRO American Touring Car Series, and according to Top Gear, it looks great.
“Dubbed the ‘N1 TC Evo’ and based on the pre-existing N1 Cup Car – which races in Hyundai’s one-make series in Korea – the visual changes include wider arches, 18in alloys whiter than Clark Kent’s teeth, and a redesigned livery. It’ll be hard to spot these relatively small changes with that rear wing casting a shadow over you, mind.”
Get all the details at the Top Gear website here.
Mazda Motorsports has to announced the launch of a new website that’s your one-stop shop for everything Spec Miata. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just getting started, this site has you covered with all the latest updates, news, and insider info, direct from Mazda Motorsports. Check out the site here.
Speaking of Spec Miata, on episode 203 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com, they go right to the source to get the answer to the burning question… is Spec Miata dead? Mazda Motorsports Josh Smith and the Spec Mazda Advisory Committee (SMAC) chair Sean Hedrick join me to talk about the health and long term view of one of the most popular classes in the history of the SCCA… Spec Miata. What is Mazda’s commitment? How does the SCCA keep the class strong? Is there a place for both Spec Miata and Spec MX-5? Watch the episode above.
The video above chronicles the two-day transformation by Sally McNulty in the Radical SR3 XX at Spring Mountain.
“This was such a great experience and would highly recommend signing up for this 2 day Radical School! You learn so great driving and skills by the talented instructors at Spring Mountain Motor Resort. Also Big thanks to Racer.com for having me out and make sure to check out their full write of my experience at the Radical School at www.racer.com“
Racecar Engineering explains why NASCAR Europe has switched to a sequential gearbox. “Next year, the NASCAR Euro Series will undergo a major technical overhaul when it introduces a manual sequential transmission. This is part of a gradual move to the ‘Gen 3’ car concept, a comprehensive upgrade of the current vehicle that will be rolled out in stages. The selected gearbox has been developed by Lithuanian manufacturer, Samsonas.”
Read more at Racecar Engineering.
Ekarting News is reporting that effective January 1st, 2025, RaceHero will be shutting down. RaceHero recommends current users switch to an alternative.
“We recommend that all current RaceHero users migrate to an alternate live timing and scoring product. MyLaps offers SpeedHive (https://speedhive.mylaps.com/) as their official product for live timing. There are other competing products available, such as RaceMonitor (https://www.race-monitor.com/).”
Read more here.
2025 Series News
- ELMS 2025 Season : record-breaking number of cars and manufacturers (ELMS)
- Creventic Tweaks 24H Series Regulations For 2025 (Daily Sportscar)
- NLS Confirm 2025 Calendar (Daily Sportscar)
- Second Edition of 992 Endurance Cup Confirmed (Sportscar365)
- TCR Europe unveils a six-event 2025 calendar (TCR)
- 2025 U.S. Majors Tour Calendar Includes New Destinations (SCCA)
- American Rally Association Unveils 2025 Calendar (ARA)
- HSR IMSA Classic to debut at the Rolex 24 (RACER)
- Australian Formula Ford Series’ 2025 calendar confirmed (SpeedCafe)
- North American Formula 1000 Championship 2025 Schedule Announcement (F1000)
- 2025 NXT Gen Cup calendar revealed with continued DTM cooperation (NXT Gen Cup)
Track Days
Development of Zenvo Automotive’s Aurora hypercars is progressing, with the engineering team now fully focused on refining the Agil and Tur models. Key milestones have been set, with a prototype set to debut at next year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, as the company ramps up ahead of a busy 2025. Substantial progress has been made in component design, powertrain integration and vehicle packaging, alongside detailed crash testing and aerodynamic simulations to refine the final designs.
The team is gearing up for a packed 2025, starting with the first test run of the custom-built Mjølner V12 engine, developed with Mahle Powertrain. The 6.6-liter quad-turbocharged V12, designed for maximum driver engagement, aims to set new benchmarks for power and innovation. After this milestone, the engine will move into real-world testing, leading to the dynamic debut of a prototype vehicle at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
PMW has more details on the project.
Neil Braun, president of Road to Racing Canada explains how joining a private race track changed his life. “As we navigate through life, it can often be challenging to cultivate meaningful connections. Yet, at the track, I’ve found a community of like-minded individuals—great people who share a common passion for motorsports and are generally really good people.”
Read his full post on Linkedin here.
Grassroots Motorsports explains how you can experience the speed of the McMurtry Spéirling, starting at $500.
“After selecting one of several preselected airstrips or circuits across the country to drive the car–yes, our official test track, the FIRM, is listed–you’ll need to pick one of seven experiences, starting with the $499 “Bronze” package that consists of short handling and acceleration sessions, and topping out with the $49,999 “Track Day” package comprised of four 20-minute on-track sessions. (In addition to the $50K, you’ll also need to have at least $500,000 of HPDE coverage plus be able to prove that you have enough money in the bank to cover the cost of the vehicle and have “extensive” experience driving on track–both in general and at the location selected.)”
Read more here.
The Drive explains how the new U-Haul “Toy Hauler” trailer is a game changer for club racers and beyond.
“What makes the Toy Hauler different from any U-Haul other trailer? Its size, for starters. The entire trailer is just over 23 feet long, with a usable deck measuring 16 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. To make sure all of that space is usable, the two wheel arch fenders are stepped, allowing vehicles to drive over them safely. So if you’re towing something that takes up the entire width of the trailer, you can still drive it on without damaging anything.”
Read more about the trailer at The Drive here.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a former lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
