Podcast

Why You Need to Have a Unique Selling Point with Team Brit’s Mike Scudamore

Unique Selling Point with Mike Scudamore on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast

My guest on the podcast this week is Mike Scudamore of Team Brit who explains why you need to have a unique selling point when approaching potential sponsors. He provides actionable advice on how to approach brands, structure sponsorship payments and much more. He also explains how Team Brit is inspiring people with disabilities to … Read more

The Mindset Shift That Will Help You Identify Sponsors Featuring Jim Bowie

Mindset Shift with Jim Bowie

On this week’s podcast, motorsport industry veteran Jim Bowie explains why drivers need a fundamental mindset shift when it comes to securing sponsorship. From the power of B2B partnerships to identifying the right prospects and leveraging AI-driven research, Jim shares practical insights that can help drivers build more effective sponsorship programs. Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen … 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 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

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

The Off-Track Skill That Could Make or Break Your Racing Career — Featuring Alexandra Schieren

Alexandra Schieren on Episode 12 of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast

Winning races is no longer enough. In today’s ultra-competitive motorsport landscape, every driver on the grid is fast — so what sets you apart? In this week’s episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, Alexandra Schieren joins me to make the case for something too many young drivers overlook: communication and PR. From attracting and retaining … 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

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

Why You Need a Professional On Your Side with Franco Chiocchetti

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

This week’s podcast features industry veteran and CEO of motorsport engineering solutions provider Race On, Franco Chiocchetti. We discuss the importance of working with true motorsport professionals, why working with them is much like compounding interest, and much more. His insights on working with trusted motorsport professionals is important advice for any racing driver. Key … Read more

Why Authenticity is Key with Silvia Schweiger

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

This week’s podcast features industry veteran and motorsport sponsorship strategist Silvia Schweiger. We dive into the importance of authenticity, why what you do off-track matters just as much as your performance on it, and much more. Her insights are essential listening, offering a clear perspective on how brands truly evaluate drivers. Key topics we cover: … Read more

Why You Need to be Sim Racing with Paul Crawford of Motorsport UK

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

On the Podcast this week is Head of Esports at Motorsport UK and FIA Esports Commission Member Paul Crawford. We discuss why sim racing is important for both learning new skills and honing your current skills. He also talks about Motorsport UK’s role in sim racing and why they are involved. Key topics we cover: … Read more

How Great Students Win in Motorsport – with Skip Barber Racing School

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

On this week’s edition of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak to Dan Demonte of the Skip Barber Racing School who explains the importance of being a good student if you want to flourish in motorsport. Key topics we cover: Additional Resources Mentioned: The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/how-great-students-win-in-motorsport-with-skip-barber-racing-school You can subscribe to … Read more

Learn Your Craft With Enzo Mucci

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

On this week’s Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with motorsport mental performance coach Enzo Mucci who explains the importance of learning your craft. Key topics we cover: Additional Resources Mentioned: The episode webpage can be found here: https://motorsport-prospects-podcast-1.castos.com/episodes/learn-your-craft-with-enzo-mucci You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular podcast apps as well as on its … Read more

The Importance of Long-Term Planning

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

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

Motorsport Prospects Podcast: Racing Advice and Inspiration for Aspiring Drivers

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

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

Why Your Brand Needs To Stand Out

Motorsport Prospects Podcast

In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I dive deep into the business side of racing with sponsorship consultant Ken Ungar, founder of Charge Sponsorship Agency. Ken shares actionable insights that every race driver needs to hear about the importance of a distinctive personal brand, building strong sponsor relationships and standing out in a … 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

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