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
The CLX Academy has been launched to advance the development of endurance racers, and I have the details on the program in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also look at the racing mindset and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Convincing Parents to Let You Go for Your Dream Is Your Race Environment … Read more
On this week’s Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak with human performance consultant Simon Hayes from Performance Physixx. Simon explains the importance of long-term planning to any driver’s motorsport career. Key topics we cover: Additional Resources Mentioned: The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/the-importance-of-long-term-planning You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular podcast … Read more
The F4 Saudi Arabian Championship has built a series that involves more than on-track racing and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out why. I also have Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu’s opinion on driver development and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Haas F1 Boss Ayao Komatsu on Driver Development … Read more
Discover how top drivers and mentors share real-world insights to help you build your racing career. The Motorsport Prospects Podcast is your go-to resource for racing advice, motivation, and opportunity. This is who I have talked to and what has been covered on the podcast so far. In the first episode, renowned driver coach Ross … Read more
The IMSA 3D Scholarship program is building strong careers and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will get some examples of how. You will also learn what to do when you have no money to race, driver development program updates and more. Becoming a Professional Race Driver Drivers With No Money – Race What … Read more
Shift Up Now sponsorship grant applications are now open for 2026 and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how to apply. I also have details on career changing opportunities that are up for grabs with the expanded SRO GT Academy and much more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver It’s OK to … Read more
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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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! 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
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
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 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 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
