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Getting That First Motorsport Sponsor

Motorsport Sponsor

Getting that first motorsport sponsor is key and this week on The Business of Being a Race Driver you will get advice from pros that have been there. You will also learn why legal advice is important before signing a contract plus more motorsport sponsorship advice! The Business of Racing Finding Your First Sponsor Sponsors … Read more

Audi Launches Driver Development Program

Audi Driver Development Program

Audi has launched a driver development program and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out why. I also have advice on the mindset you need to achieve your goals, why quitting is not an option and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver The Mindset Needed When Going for Your Goals The ‘Superpower’ … Read more

GT Summer Series Looks to Expand the European GT Landscape

GT Summer Series

The GT Summer Series is launching this summer, and they are hoping to redefine GT racing in Europe in 2026 and you will find out how in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have another great selection of racecraft tips and more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques Overtaking On the First Lap Improve … Read more

No Quitters: The Mindset of a Pro Racer

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

Want to become a pro race driver? Then quitting isn’t an option. In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I talk with Rob Howden, series Development Director and the voice of the USF Pro Championships, about the mindset needed to climb the motorsport ladder. Rob shares real stories of young drivers who pushed through … Read more

More Than Equal Program Signs New Drivers

More Than Equal Drivers 2026

More Than Equal continues to shape its future with its Driver Development Program welcoming new talent this week. You’ll find all the details in the latest Driver Development Roundup, along with Enzo Mucci’s thoughts on what it truly means to be “outstanding,” why Alex Wurz’s sons are racing in Japan, and much more from the … Read more

IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship Applications Now Open

IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship for homepage

IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship applications are now open for 2027-28 and I have the details on how you can apply in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. You will also understand the power of polite persistence and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Be An Intelligent Driver The Power of Polite Persistence In this premiere … Read more

Sim Racing as a Talent Pipeline

Sim Racing as a Talent Pipeline

Sim racing is becoming a great pipeline for talent and in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup you will understand why. I also have details on how three race drivers use the sim to prepare for real world competition and much more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing How F1 Sim Racing is Becoming the … Read more

The Power of Polite Persistence

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with renowned driver coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets where we discuss: In addition, since I forgot to ask Ross what his favourite racetrack was, I followed up with him after the recording and, as he could not pick just one, these were his picks: … Read more

Stand Out in 2026!

Stand Out in 2026!

Stand out in 2026! That’s just some of the advice you will get in this first Driver Development Roundup of 2026. You will also learn how “gentleman drivers” pick their pro co-drivers, why extending F1 Academy’s 2-year rule may be counterproductive and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver You Need to Stand Out! The … Read more

BMW M Racing Academy Class of 2026 Announced

BMW M Racing Academy Class of 2026

The BMW M Racing Academy has announced their class of 2026, and I have the details of the winners and the program itself in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have tips on achieving success, Formula Global Shootout Program and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Success is a One Step At … Read more

Motorsport Prospects Podcast to Debut in 2026!

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Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of recording some incredible conversations with a diverse group of motorsport professionals. Each guest shares valuable insights and hard-earned wisdom designed to help both current and aspiring race drivers navigate their path in the sport. I can’t wait for you to hear these episodes — the … Read more

Porsche Junior & Female Driver Programs to Continue in North America

Porsche Juniors North America

Porsche Motorsport North America has announced the details of the popular Porsche Junior and Female Driver development programs for the 2026 seasons. and I have all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have tips on visualizing your goal, the path Arvid Lindblad took to F1 and much more! Becoming a Professional … Read more

How To Be A Pro Race Diver

Pro Race Diver

How to be a Pro Race Diver is the focus of this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I have advice from John Doonan of IMSA on becoming a Pro Race Diver, advice on choosing a UK-based single-make series and tips on how to learn faster than your rivals. All this plus much more! Becoming a Professional … Read more

The Paddock Is the New Boardroom

Las Vegas Paddock Club

How the paddock is the new boardroom is the focus in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. You will understand why the paddock is a great place to build meaningful business relationships and how to go about it. The Business of Racing The Grid Is the New Boardroom: How Motorsports Creates High-Value Business … Read more

How Mental Performance Can Change a Career

Mental Performance + Ella Hakkinen

How mental performance can change a career is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on a female driver shootout, what it’s like to try to become a professional race car driver and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How to Win in Life & … Read more

Advice on Branding, Social Media and More

Branding

This week’s Business of Being a Race Driver shares advice on branding, social media, and motorsport sponsorship tips. Whether you’re starting out or aiming for the next level, these insights can help you strengthen your presence both on and off the track. The Business of Racing Turn Fan Engagement into Motorsport Sponsorship Success In this … Read more

How the Porsche Junior Shootout Boosts Motorsport Careers

Porsche Junior Shootoout

How the Porsche Junior Shootout boosts motorsport careers is just part of what is covered in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the first FIA F4 World Cup, advice for success and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Why the Best Succeed While Everyone Else Quits In the video above, … Read more

2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout Winner Announced

Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout

The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout winner has been announced, and you will find out who it is and learn more about the program in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have tips on how not to fail as a driver, opportunities to race and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Stallone Nets … Read more

What it Takes to be a World Class Racing Driver

World Class Racing Driver

What it takes to be a World Class Racing Driver is just some of the advice you will get in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice for those chasing the F1 dream, details on the Ford Racing Junior Team and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver For Those Chasing the F1 … Read more

Asking for Motorsport Sponsorship the Right Way

Motorsport sponsorship

Asking for motorsport sponsorship the right way is just some of the advice you will get in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on a free motorsport sponsorship webinar you can attend, advice for those chasing their F1 dreams and more! The Business of Racing Asking for Sponsorship the … Read more