Business of Motorsport

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for September 10, 2022

Swedish E-Kart Championship

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I bring you news from electric karting in Sweden, commercializing guayule, a Mercedes solar farm and more. I also look at an idea for change in Every Little Bit Counts and my occasional update on developments in sustainable transportation in Getting to the Track Sustainably. All this plus … Read more

Business of Motorsport for September 9, 2022

Van Diemen RF350

The Business of Motorsport just keeps getting bigger week after week and this week is no exception. From the state of drag racing in the United States to Porsche’s role in F1 and their upcoming IPO, from internship programs with race teams and series to the return of Van Dieman, it is all here. I … Read more

Motorsport Series News Roundup for September 7, 2022

BMW M Hybrid V8

This week the Motorsport Series News Roundup is dominated by sportscar racing. It includes testing news of the new BMW Hypercar and Porsche 963, a change of direction for IMSA, a new sportscar series in the USA and much more. Sports Cars Professional Motorsport World Magazine reports that the BMW Hypercar is set to test … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for September 3, 2022

2022 Audi RS Q e-tron E

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I have a number of cool developments for you in the world of sustainable motorsport and beyond. I cover everything from the impact of Audi’s arrival in Formula 1 and what it means for their sustainability push to a very cool all-electric track car from Vietnam. All this … Read more

Business of Motorsport for September 2, 2022

Business of Motorsport for September 2, 2022

In the Business of Motorsport this week I continue to look at Audi joining F1, offer speculation on what is happening with Porsche, explain how the CRB works, look at whether crypto sponsorship of sports properties is worth it and offer details on why the Vancouver Eprix never got off the ground. I also bring … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for August 30, 2022

The Business of Being a Race Driver for August 30, 2022

This week The Business of Being a Race Driver features a whole bunch of tips and tools that should help make the business of being a race driver that much easier and more effective for you. There is everything from advice on how to create sponsored YouTube content to tips on how to speak out … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 27, 2022-Sounds Exciting!

Toyota Yaris H2

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I am talking about sustainable racetracks, flax race car panels and throaty American muscle car sounds in an EV. I also bring you news of a hydrogen-powered rally car, whether F1 can be powered by hydrogen, my occasional columns Every Little Bit Counts and Getting to the Track … Read more

Business of Motorsport for August 26, 2022

Audi F1 Car

Once again the Business of Motorsport is bulging with news and developments in the world of racing. I cover everything from F1 developments with Audi, the exploding costs of F1 logistics, NASCAR’s improving TV numbers and issues with a controversial NASCAR sponsor. I also bring you the latest motorsport sponsorship deals, the business of running … Read more

NIL, NFTs, DAOs and the Future of Driver Development: Opportunity Knocks

NIL, NFTs, DAOs and the Future of Driver Development: Opportunity Knocks

There are a number of developments in the sports world that have occurred in the last 1-2 years that will have a direct impact on how athletes can monetize their careers, and motorsport is no exception. From American college athletes now being able to control their NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rights to athletes dropping NFTs … Read more

Motorsport Series News Roundup for August 24, 2022

Motorsport Series News Roundup for August 24, 2022

This week’s Motorsport Series News Roundup focuses on sports cars and touring cars. There is news of the new Acura ARX-06, future plans from Inter Europol, touring cars in the Middle East, a look at the driver categorization system and more. Sports Cars Acura have unveiled their ARX-06 LMDh car for the 2023 IMSA season. … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 20, 2022-Next Generation Racing

NXT Gen Cup LRT NXT1 Race Car

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I look at everything from a new concept for a more sustainable Formula 1 to an electric muscle car. Along the way I bring you details on the new F1 power unit, Brabham Automotive, the World eX Summit, green racing tires, sustainable luggage and more. So, let’s get … Read more

The Business of Motorsport For August 19, 2022-Return of a Legend

The Business of Motorsport For August 19, 2022

This week in The Business of Motorsport, I look at the return of Brabham, the future of Formula E, how Porsche and Audi’s involvement in F1 could change the motorsport ecosystem, the increasing value of a NASCAR franchise and more. I also take a look at the latest motorsport sponsorship news, how various teams are … Read more

Motorsport Series News Roundup for August 17, 2022

Motorsport Series News Roundup for August 17, 2022

This week’s Motorsport Series News Roundup has a bit of an old school vibe as I talk about new race cars from Porsche and Maserati as well as La Carrera Panamericana. I also look at Radicals in the Philippines, the return of the Australian Formula Ford festival, details on the new Toyota GR Cup, FIA … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for August 16, 2022

The Business of Being a Race Driver for August 16, 2022

This week in The Business of Being a Race Driver, I bring you more curated tips and advice on how you can get the funding you need to race the way you want to race. There is advice on selling sponsored products on social media, a guide to motorsport sponsorship, dealing with sponsor bullies and … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 13, 2022-Saying Goodbye to Gen2

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 13, 2022

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup we say goodbye to Formula E’s Gen2 car, I talk about Silverstone’s green energy plans, details on the World eX Summit, a fan car revolution that could change F1, alternatives to carbon fibre in motorsport, a hydrogen-powered rally car and more. Sustainable Motorsport News When I read the … Read more

Business of Motorsport for August 12, 2022-Lessons From the Piranha Club

Eddie Jordan and Michael Schumacher

A few weeks ago, the Business of Motorsport brought you Tales from the Piranha Club. This week starts off with a few lessons from the same infamous “Piranha Club” where tales of competing contracts, broken promises and midnight deadlines abound. I also look at F1’s record second quarter results, Supercars boardroom news, Formula E’s formula … Read more

Motorsport Series News Roundup for August 10, 2022

Motorsport Series News Roundup for August 10, 2022

This week the Motorsport Series News Roundup features the IMSA State of the Sport, more details on the new McLaren Artura Trophy, a look at the Ferrari Challenge, WTCR chaos, F3 and F4 to race in Kuwait and more. Sportscars IMSA President John Doonan hosted the yearly State of the Sport last week which revealed … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 06, 2022

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 06, 2022

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I feature a number of very cool news that you don’t want to miss. From the recent Formula E Innovation Summit to McLaren and Mercedes working to increase their sustainability, to the brand-new BMW M4 GT4 race car built with sustainable fibers, there are some fantastic developments. I … Read more

Business of Motorsport for August 05, 2022-Tales From the Piranha Club

Business of Motorsport for August 05, 2022-Tales From the Piranha Club

Ron Dennis once described Formula 1 to new team owner Eddie Jordan as “The Piranha Club” and it certainly seems like that description fits the business of motorsport as a whole these days. Not only was Alex Palou named to different teams for next year’s Indycar season but, unbelievably, the same thing has happened in … Read more

Motorsport Series News for August 03, 2022-That New Race Car Smell

Ferrari 296 GT3

The smell of new race cars permeates this week’s edition of Motorsport Series News. Both Ferrari and Porsche have debuted their new GT3 racers and McLaren have announced an Artura-based race series. The new 12 Hours of Kuwait has been announced as well as the opportunity to test Australia’s S5000 single-seaters. There is also a … Read more