Why Oliver Rowland uses a sports psychologist is just one of the many racecraft tips and nuggets of advice in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have the top mistakes that amateur race car drivers make, what to do when things go sideways and how to measure for a racing helmet. All this and more in this week’s edition of the Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup on Motorsport Prospects.
Racecraft Tips & Techniques
On-Track
In the webinar video above, Dion von Moltke of Blayze looks at the Top Mistakes Amateur Racecar Drivers Make.
Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets has important advice for When S*#t Happens. “If you’re human — and I suspect you are — then it’s only a matter of time before you have some level of doubt about your abilities. It may not be in the beginning, it may not be right now, it may not be in the near future. But I can guarantee it will happen. You either have had, or will have confidence issues.”
Grassroots Motorsports looks at how to quickly and easily find speed from those data traces. “All the squiggly lines in the world mean nothing if you’re not taking the time to decipher them and turn that info into a plan.”
In the in-depth and detailed FREE Taupo Track Guide above, The Complete Race Driver shows you how to approach learning a new track for the first time. “Testing at the track itself is always preferable, but perhaps you can’t get to the track prior to racing there, maybe due to time, budget or travel constraints. However, with this guide, I show you the do’s and don’ts of learning a new circuit, using Taupo as a guide prior to driving on the track proper.”
SAFEisFAST is a free online driver development program, from the Road Racing Drivers Club, for aspiring drivers providing video tutorials as well as direct advice from today’s top racers and industry experts. Find out more: https://safeisfast.com/
Reigning champion and BMW factory driver Dan Harper’s your guide to Oulton ahead of British GT’s season opener in the latest edition of The Driver’s Eye. Sound on for Dan’s commentary and the M4 GT3’s straight-six.
Off-Track
Oliver Rowland has revealed that working with a sports psychologist has given him a significant boost ahead of, and during, the current FIA Formula E season, and says he relishes being the underdog of the championship.
“Mentally, it was very tough. I’ve been working with a sports psychologist throughout the last six months, which I think has helped me massively in regaining my confidence and focus on the job in hand.”
The Red Bull website looks at the peak performance: the fitness secrets of F1 drivers. “For driver and machine to become as lightweight and aerodynamic as possible together, F1 drivers try not to put on a lot of muscle mass. Verstappen trains mostly working with his own body weight, meaning that his training is also made up of going on easy runs, doing free weight exercises as well as body weight training.”
Race Car & Series Developments
What exactly is homologation? How does it impact the racing landscape, from #WEC to #WRC and the thrilling realm of #Hypercar? In the video above the FIA unravel the nitty-gritty details and provide an insider’s perspective on this all-important process.
In the video above, the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission explains the process of their Certificate of Adaptations.
Grassroots Motorsports looks at everything you need to know to go endurance racing in North America. “It’s a sentiment we repeat in this magazine over and over, and it always seems to be true: It’s simply never been easier to get on track and compete, wheel to wheel, with other enthusiasts.”
Track Days
Speaking of the Ioniq, here is Grassroots Motorsports take on the regular 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N with all the data.
If you always wanted to lap the Green Hell, Grassroots Motorsports has all the details on what it takes to secure a license to race at the Nürburgring. ““But, wait, don’t you already have a competition license?” you say, into your computer or mobile device, drawing troubled stares from whoever is sitting next to you. Well, yes, I hold several, but, as Motorsport-Akademie’s Christopher Bartz explains “The Nürburgring doesn’t care what license you have, or if you’re an F1 champion. Before you compete there you must complete their specific training. There are so many special rules, and additional safety measures that the track demands an additional permit.””
Racing Opportunities
There are some seats available for the new F4 Australia Championship that you may want to look at. Eurasia Motorsport have seats available and you can find out more here.
The top 5 drivers in the championship after round three in Queensland will have automatic selection to take part in the Ferrari Driver Academy selection camp at Sepang International Circuit on September 17-19. The FIA certified championship offers great value for money with a five event, 15 race series held at iconic Australian tracks. The Bend hosts two events with one apiece at Queensland Raceway and Sydney Motorsport Park. The series ends at Sepang in Malaysia. Eurasia has a long history of developing young drivers with several going on to race in Formula One.
The P1 Groupe has drives available in 2024 including in SRO GT America for Bronze rated drivers or in SRO GT4 America for Pro/Am, Silver or Am driving lineups in the McLaren Artura GT4. Cars and drives will be available for the 2025 Artura Trophy America championship. Contact for P1 Groupe for details on any of these opportunities that are of interest.
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a former 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.
