Race Driver Business covers topics such as the costs of racing as well as techniques and resources related to sponsorship acquisition that will be helpful in getting the budget you need to race. It also looks at sponsorship from the business owner’s perspective for those interested in getting involved in motorsport sponsorship.
Networking and business advice is some of what is covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also read what Lewis Hamilton thinks about the costs of karting and more! The Business of Racing Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast … Read more
Why sponsorship activation is key to a successful business relationship is just part of what is covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also learn about the importance of communication and PR, the cost of GT racing and more! The Business of Racing The Off-Track Skill That Could Make or … Read more
Winning races is no longer enough. In today’s ultra-competitive motorsport landscape, every driver on the grid is fast — so what sets you apart? In this week’s episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, Alexandra Schieren joins me to make the case for something too many young drivers overlook: communication and PR. From attracting and retaining … Read more
Budgeting for Formula 4 is just some of what you learn in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have advice on building a brand in motorsport and more! The Business of Racing Trust Isn’t Given, It’s Proven — Featuring Ludovic Peze In motorsport, trusting the wrong person can cost you more … Read more
Why sponsor hospitality is important is just one of the topics covered in this week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have 5 sponsorship tips for new racers and much more! The Business of Racing Timeline of a Sponsor Hospitality Day at Brands Hatch The Pro Sports Hub provides a … Read more
Sponsorship mistakes is just one of the topics in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have advice on signing with a motorsport agency and more! The Business of Racing The Biggest Sponsorship Mistake Why do most racing sponsorship decks fail? In this video, David Cook and Alexandro Vielma (@vielmaveloce) explain why … Read more
Motorsport sponsorship from F1 to the WEC and all the way down to grassroots racing is the focus of this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. Dive into analysis and practical advice you can apply directly to your own motorsport career. The Business of Racing Motorsports Sponsorship: The Full Funnel Marketing Model Brands shy … Read more
This week’s podcast features industry veteran and CEO of motorsport engineering solutions provider Race On, Franco Chiocchetti. We discuss the importance of working with true motorsport professionals, why working with them is much like compounding interest, and much more. His insights on working with trusted motorsport professionals is important advice for any racing driver. Key … Read more
Why a race driver is also a CEO is just some of what you will learn in this week’s edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on the cost of racing sponsorship and how to network. All this and much more! The Business of Racing Bottom-Up Branding (ft. Troy … Read more
Motorsport offers a unique sponsorship opportunity and this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver explains why. You will also learn why IMSA is the most underpriced platform in motorsport and more. The Business of Racing Sports Marketing: Unlocking New Sponsorships in Motorsports Motorsports offers a unique sponsorship opportunity beyond traditional sports like baseball. Companies … Read more
This week’s podcast features industry veteran and motorsport sponsorship strategist Silvia Schweiger. We dive into the importance of authenticity, why what you do off-track matters just as much as your performance on it, and much more. Her insights are essential listening, offering a clear perspective on how brands truly evaluate drivers. Key topics we cover: … Read more
Unlocking ROI (Return On Investment) in motorsport is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also cover why you need to own your audience and much more! The Business of Racing Unlock Racing ROI: Connecting Sponsors to Motorsport Success Customer race teams face a steep challenge: … Read more
Brand building for athletes is just part of the advice that you will learn in this week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have sponsorship intelligence, the sponsor decision calendar and more. The Business of Racing Why Sponsors Want More Than Your Logo In this video episode from the Charge … Read more
NASCAR Late Model budgets in 2026 are just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on European single-seater budgets, why you need to be careful about signing contracts and more! The Business of Racing The Real Price of Chasing a Racing Career Stop Selling … Read more
The Shift Up Now Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in grants to female racers and i have the details in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also find out why going viral is overrated, the hidden economics of motorsport and more. The Business of Racing Going Viral is Overrated Going viral … Read more
The importance of B2B in sponsorship is one of the topics covered in this week’s edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on overlooked expenses in your budget and much more! The Business of Racing Why Growing My BTCC Partner Network Isn’t Just About Signing Sponsors BTCC racer Árón … Read more
Selling an idea is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You also find advice on soliciting donations as a race driver, why you need to stop pitching to dead industries and more! The Business of Racing Donations For Race Drivers This is from 1 year ago … Read more
Smart funding strategies for aspiring race drivers is the focus of this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will find out various techniques to fund a racing season as well as details on sponsorship ROI and much more! The Business of Racing How To Fund an F4 Season 150,000€ sounds scary. 5,000€ sounds … Read more
How to get motorsport sponsorship is the main point of The Business of Being a Race Driver and this week is no exception. There is a lot of practical advice that you can use in your sponsorship acquisition efforts with a lot of videos and links to resources and opinions you will find useful. The … Read more
Rethinking racing sponsorship is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also understand why some racers get big paychecks while others don’t and more! Why Do Some Racers Get Big Paychecks While Everyone Else Gets Product Discounts? Rethinking Racing Sponsorship as Capital Deployment Brian Scott … Read more
