When Marco Sørensen’s Formula 1 dream shattered, he faced a career shift and a transition to endurance racing. Before making the switch, a mental cleanup was necessary after several tough years in formula racing: “There were many reasons to reach out to Tommy Schröter. It was, among other things, to discuss some things about the … Read more
Do you wonder longingly about what it would have been like to race in the Mille Miglia or Targa Florio? As a racer at heart, do you wish that you could participate in a road rally like the days of old but with a modern twist on a course both spectacular and challenging? Well, you … Read more
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
As I reported in my latest Racecraft & Driver Development News, Tips & Techniques column, a new driver development program has been launched linking Buggyra ZM Racing team with Motors Formula Team (MFT), a motorsport start-up focused on enhancing diversity in the motorsports industry. Their long-term target is entering the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours … Read more
If you have been following the cars I have featured on the Motorsport Prospects Marketplace, you will notice that a large percentage of them are suitable for vintage racing. Normally in each post I mention where you can race them but in the interests of clarity I have combined all the information in one place … Read more
The world is changing, and motorsport needs to reflect that change. And yet for some, the change seems to be happening at a glacial pace which is why there has been a concerted push by a number of people and organizations to take the bull by the horns and make things happen faster. Tami Powers … Read more
Investing in a quality driving simulator is becoming increasingly important these days as they have become critical for driver development. With that in mind, I thought it would be a great opportunity to ask someone with experience in simulators to write up some general tips to look for when deciding to purchase or upgrade a … Read more
The appeal of historic racing is easy to understand. These cars are works of art meant to be raced and the thrill of being able to race the same type (or in some cases the actual car) of past motorsport heroes is something that all drivers involved in historic racing cite as the reason they … Read more
Sports car racing is the rare type of motorsport where talented amateurs can race alongside the pros at such legendary venues as Le Mans and Sebring. It is also increasingly the target of young drivers looking to make it professionally in the sport. Recently I chatted with motorsport veteran Paul Charsley of IMSA’s Heart of … Read more
Podcasts are all the rage and for good reason. You can subscribe to those that speak to your interests whether that be culture, sports, news or entertainment and you can listen to them at a time that is convenient to you whether that be in the car, at the gym or at work. For racing … Read more
In conversation with Jim Tramontano of No Money Motorsports Racing is expensive, on that topic everyone can agree. But what if you want to race as a hobby? Merely for fun with no interest in going pro or racing in the more professional echelons of the sport? I put that very question to Jim Tramontano, … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos in the lives of millions and race drivers are just as affected. In the first of a series, Tina Mitchell talks to F3 driver Quinlan Lall about how he is coping with staying home, physical and mental training during a pandemic and what motorsport brings into his life. Motorsport … Read more
As the holiday season comes to a close our eyes turn towards the upcoming racing season. In anticipation of this, I think it only appropriate that we remind ourselves of why it is we love this great sport and I do that through the camera lens of Joseph Bierschbach. The exhibit is divided into two … Read more