The benefits of coaching is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have more racecraft tips, how to remove identity from your results and much more!
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
On-Track
Whether you prefer autocross or track time, don’t tie yourself down to just one. SCCA’s John Hunter began his motorsports career on the autocross course but has since added Time Attack to the mix, and through the years has experienced benefits for doing both. After watching the video above, perhaps crossing over is the speed secret that’ll work for you too!
In a recent Speed Secrets column, Ross Bentley talks about racing at night. “I felt a combination of fear and excitement merged with the worry of what others would think if I lifted. So, I didn’t.”
Episode 38 of the Your Data Driven Podcast is part 1 of 2 featuring F1 Engineer Richard Frith who talks about suspension setup and driver feedback. You can listen here.
Episode 235 of Inside the SCCA presented by RaceSchool.com above talks about veteran drivers and coaching. “Our guest is Matt Treglia from RaceSchool.com – he gives us his insights on the benefits of coaching even if you have been racing for decades. There are some great nuggets in this show to help you go faster. This week’s tech tip presented by Babyface Fabrication well keep you from bleeding all over your race car.”
Max Verstappen has revealed how a specific hack, via Google, means he can usually avoid a track walk before every Formula 1 Grand Prix. Read more at Motorsport Week.
The Race previews a new season of the Driving Style Secrets podcast with a free episode that looks at the racecraft of Charles Leclerc. You can listen here.
Living with limb loss often brings changes to daily routines, but it doesn’t have to mean giving up independence. Amputation affects every aspect of your life in ways both expected and unexpected. Luckily, advancements in prosthetics and modifications have helped many amputees continue to participate in everyday activities they might have otherwise lost out on, including driving. Click here to learn more about driving as an amputee and what you might need to get back behind the wheel. Once you start driving again, the world of motorsport will open back up to you.
One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How do I know what to work on?” And then, “How do I practice that?” The Breakthrough Masterclass: 11-Plus Ways to Improve When You Don’t Know How to Improve answers those questions, and provides practical processes to identify what to focus on, and then hands-on practice drills to address the issues.
This 2-part Masterclass will provide both the strategies and tactics — the practical practice approaches to take your driving to the next level. Get more details here.
Attendees of Motorsport UK’s Performance Masterclass will receive five CIMPSA points for taking part in the online conference on the 2 September. CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, is recognised as the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, operating for public benefit through facilitating the development of regulatory and professional standards. You can get more details here.
Off-Track
Enzo Mucci advises you in the video above to remove identity from your results.
In an exclusive Optimyz cover story, Demitria Chalkias shares how she stays grounded in the high-octane world of motorsport, why mindset is her sharpest gear, and how she’s using her platform to challenge expectations, break norms, and inspire women to race toward their own bold ambitions.
Brand agency ABSOLUTE has unveiled “The Race to Save Lives”, a powerful new mental health campaign created in partnership with charity The David Riddell Memorial CIO. The campaign aims to spark open conversation and early intervention around men’s mental health, leveraging the high-profile platform of British motorsport to drive impact.
Race Car & Series Developments
After a preliminary launch at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, SRO America has officially unveiled its its finalized 2026 race calendar, featuring seven events and a new venue. RACER has the full details here. The SRO America has more details on the series and the deadlines to race in it here.
The 2026 GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS calendar is now complete following confirmation of several dates and circuits. It builds on the draft schedule originally released in late June at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa where the dates and destinations of Asia’s first three events – Sepang (Malaysia), Mandalika (Indonesia) and Shanghai (China), which returns to the calendar after a one-year hiatus – were announced. Full details can be found here.
The ADAC has officially revealed the 2026 DTM calendar, which comprises of eight race weekends and sees the Red Bull Ring host the season opener for the first time.
The Radical World Finals will be supporting the inaugural North American Veterans Race of Remembrance on November 6-9, 2025. This USAC-sanctioned event is the first of its kind in North America and promises to become a significant fixture on the US motorsport calendar. Bringing together top-tier drivers, teams, and high-performance cars, participants will tackle one of America’s most iconic road courses. Full details can be found here.
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli announces its 2026 schedule for its 60th anniversary season. As the longest-running professional road racing series in North America celebrates six decades of competition, the National Championship will visit 10 bucket list venues across the United States and Canada, while the Western Championship will feature a five-race schedule at three iconic tracks.
Bajaj, which has bought out KTM, wants the brand to focus on motorcycles, so it’s sold KTM Sportcar GmbH to a separate group of investors, hopefully saving the X-Bow sports car. KTM will continue to license its name and be involved with the X-Bow in some way, but KTM Sportcar GmbH will run independently of the main company.
From the Sim Racing Roundup
The impact of simulators on motorsport has been enormous, especially in the last 5 years and last week’s Sim Racing Roundup explains why. I also have tips on racing in the rain, tech reviews and a sneak peek at Project Motor Racing.
Track Days
First onboard look at new Circuit Italia.
If you’ve ever dreamed of driving the world’s most iconic racetracks, Skip Barber Racing School is making it possible this October with an unforgettable journey across Europe’s motorsport heartland. Over five days, participants will take on two bucket-list circuits — the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife and Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps — while enjoying the kind of hospitality and exclusivity that transforms a track trip into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Check out all the details here.
BFGoodrich has unveiled the latest incarnation of iconic g-Force Rival tire. “The g-Force Rival+ tire is a complement to the g-Force Rival S, which many people know and love,” Raymond Cotton, North American Motorsports Director. “Rival S isn’t going anywhere – it still offers extreme performance in dry conditions. The new Rival+ tire has a rubber compound designed to provide consistency lap after lap, while delivering exceptional wet and dry traction.”
Meet the Motorsports Club of Clubs – a global network of 25+ private racing circuits where automotive dreams become reality. Think of it as the “country club” for car enthusiasts, but instead of golf courses, members get access to world-class racing tracks designed by the same team behind most modern Formula 1 circuits.
What makes this special?
- 18 operational private tracks across 5 continents
- Home to “non-street-legal” hypercars like the Ferrari FXX-K and McLaren P1 GT-R
- Designed by Tilke Engineers (creators of 29 F1 Grade 1 tracks)
- Members can access tracks globally
- Partnership with iconic venues like Goodwood
- Concierge Services & exclusive Motorsports Events
Get more details 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.
