Christian Rasmussen is working to pay off a 7-figure debt incurred in his motorsport journey to IndyCar and you will learn how he got there in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have tips on getting motorsport sponsorship and more!
Overview
The Business of Racing
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Applications Now Open for the 2026 Rod Campbell Award – Deadline February 18
The Rod Campbell Award, established to honor the memory and legacy of the late motorsports executive Rod Campbell, is returning for its sixth consecutive year. With the 2026 edition now upon us, the prestigious award is now accepting applications from individuals aged 18 to 23 who are pursuing careers in automotive or motorsports journalism, public relations, marketing, sales, business development, or sponsorship. The application window will close on February 18, 2026.
The application process is open to individuals aged 18 to 23 who are pursuing careers in the following fields including but not limited to: automotive or motorsports journalism, public relations, marketing, sales, business development, and sponsorship.
More details and how to apply can be found here.
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The Costs of Racing
Christian Rasmussen Working to Clear Million-Dollar Debt Incurred in IndyCar Journey
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Christian Rasmussen is working towards repaying a seven-figure debt he incurred in sponsoring his racing career up to IndyCar. The Danish racer had a breakthrough season in IndyCar in 2025, his second year in the series.
“The 25-year-old admitted that his debt was in the seven figures, aka, in millions, and that he owed money to his parents, a Danish investor, and to someone in the US. Fortunately, Rasmussen didn’t have to fund his IndyCar seat, with ECR paying him as a professional racer.”
Read more at Sport Skeeda here.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a 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.
