How do I become a race driver

A Macau Grand Prix Opportunity for a Young Driver

Macau Grand Prix

A Macau Grand Prix opportunity awaits drivers competing in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news for Estonian rally drivers, how Iron Dames is changing motorsport and more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver Toyota Gazoo Racing NZ Offers Biggest Ever … Read more

Why Now is the Time to Start Preparing for 2027

2027 countdown

It is time to start preparing for 2027 and this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver will explain why. I also have a webinar you should attend (hint it happens today), bottom-up branding explained and much more. The Business of Racing Bottom-Up Branding Tired of being told your program isn’t “big enough” for a … Read more

Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool Program Announces 2027 Assessment Test

Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool

The Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Talent Pool Program assessment tests have been announced for 2027, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on two more driver development opportunities, details on this week’s podcast guest and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver UCS Formula Cup Leader Suslov … Read more

The Importance of Mental Performance Coaching Featuring Caroli Remmlinger

Mental Performance Coaching professional Caroli Remmlinger on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast

This week’s edition of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Mental Performance Coaching professional Caroli Remmlinger. In this episode Caroli and I talk about: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!

Why a Cold Sponsorship Deck Fails

Sponsorship deck

Why a cold sponsorship deck fails and what you can do to change that is just some of the advice found in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have details on why you need to build a community, 10 career defining lessons from the podcast and much more! The Business of … Read more

Why a Race Driver Needs to Put in the Work Every Day

Race drivers

Being a race driver is hard work which is why so many fail. This week on the Driver Development Roundup you will learn why race drivers need to put in the hard work every day to succeed plus much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Nico Rosberg: How Beating Lewis Hamilton Nearly Destroyed Me Nico … Read more

Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti

Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti

This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak with Will Marotti. Will is the founder of Speedway Venture Studio, founder and owner of Marotti Autosport and the host of The Pits Are Open. Will explains the importance of thinking of your career as a business and why you need to lessen your reliance on … Read more

10 Career-Defining Lessons from the Motorsport Prospects Podcast

Career advice from the Motorsport Prospects Podcast

Introduction What does it really take to build a lasting motorsport career? That’s the one question at the heart of every episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. In each episode, I put the same challenge to every guest — coaches, engineers, sponsorship experts, and industry veterans alike: “Based on your experience and expertise as a … Read more

FIA F4 World Cup Looks to Attract Top Teams to Macau

FIA F4 World Cup

The FIA F4 World Cup is looking to attract top F4 teams to this year’s Macau Grand Prix and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how and why. I also have details on training camps in India, karting in Africa and why you need to always ask yourself what your next … Read more

Why You Need to Get to the Track and Meet People Featuring Mike Maurini

Mike Maurini.on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast

This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I sit down with Mike Maurini, Team President of HMD Motorsports and owner of RTD Media & Management. Mike shares why getting out to the track and building face-to-face relationships remains one of the most important things you can do for your motorsport career — and offers practical … Read more

Why Sponsorship Activation is Key

Sponsorship activation

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

Sage Karam Opens Up on Depression, Mastering the Debrief, and Motorsport UK’s Accessibility Drive

Sage Karam

Sage Karam opens up on his mental health journey in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup. I also have advice on how to master a driver debrief, Motorsport UK’s new accessibility initiatives and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Mental Health in Motorsport: One Driver’s Long Road Back When Sage Karam was leading … Read more

Mercedes-Benz Canada Launches $50,000 Motorsport Scholarship

Mercedes-Benz Canada Youth in Motorsport Scholarship

Mercedes-Benz Canada has launched a $50,000 motorsport scholarship and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the importance of team debriefs, what’s coming up on the podcast and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver How Helio Castroneves Made Indy 500 History NBC Sports legend Leigh Diffey … Read more

How a GT4 Driver Prepares on the Sim

GT4 Driver

How a GT4 driver prepares on the sim is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have details on the new Simucube Performance Center, why sim racing doesn’t always translate to the real world and more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing 200+ Laps Before Race Day: … Read more

Trust Isn’t Given, It’s Proven — Featuring Ludovic Peze

Trust Isn’t Given, It’s Proven — Featuring Ludovic Peze

In motorsport, trusting the wrong person can cost you more than a result—it can impact your entire career. In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with Ludovic Peze about one of the most overlooked but critical aspects of a racing career: trust. From engineers and mechanics to driver coaches and potential partners, … Read more

Max Verstappen’s Prep Stuns GT Rivals

Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen’s preparation for last weekend’s Nurburgring 24 Hours has stunned his fellow drivers and you will find out why in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have more racecraft tips, a VW Golf for the Nurburgring 24 Hour and more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques Why Some Drivers Stay Faster All Season … Read more

Why Sponsor Hospitality is Important

Sponsor Hospitality

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

Jason Plato on the Value of Being Open About Mental Health

Jason Plato

Jason Plato has spoken openly about the value of speaking openly about mental health and in this edition of the Driver Development Roundup you will hear what the touring car legend has to say. I also over the F1 paths of two current drivers, why mental preparation is key and more! Becoming a Professional Race … Read more

Why You Need to Know Your Car with Michelle Della Penna

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

This week’s podcast features President of the Della Penna Foundation, Michelle Della Penna. We discuss the importance of knowing your car, why it promotes better team communication, and much more! Key topics we cover: Additional Resources Mentioned: The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/why-you-need-to-know-your-car-with-michelle-della-penna You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular … Read more