This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak with motorsport insurance professional Darren Hickey. Darren explains why motorsport insurance is critical to your racing career and why talking to an experienced motorsport insurance professional is so important. In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
Motorsport sponsorship strategy is a key part of build your sponsorship portfolio and this is just some of what you will learn about in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I have tips on why you shouldn’t plan one season at a time, finding a driver manager and more. The Business of Racing … Read more
Introduction The Motorsport Prospects Podcast is currently about to publish episode 34. Last week’s Part 1 covered highlights from Episodes 21–25. This week I’m covering the final five and pulling out the themes that run through all ten. Let’s go! 26. Have a Plan, or Pay for It Mick Gomme | Go Motorsport Management | … Read more
The Junior World Rally Championship is set for a major boost in 2027, and I have the details on how this could help young rally drivers progress in the sport in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have a great opportunity for female racers, applying for the new BRDC Driver Academy powered by Motorsport … Read more
Kimi Antonelli has just been crowned Formula 1 World Champion and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will learn how he got there. I also have details on Winfield Racing School, the Duqueine Academy shootout and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver The Importance of Trust When Working with Professionals Last week on the … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Dr. Harold Ian Miltner. Harry is the Founder & Managing Director HM Sports an international sports consultant and the founder of the Formelaustria Race Academy. We talk about a wide range of topics including motorsport sponsorship, the differences between sim racing and real-world racing and why you … Read more
Motorsport sponsorship is often best learned from real-world examples, and I have two in this week’s new Sponsor Watch on the Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have advice on what brands want, how to network and much more. The Business of Racing All Connections Matter Featuring Tyler Cooke Last week on the … Read more
Mazda Motorsport has selected their nominees for the Mazda MX-5 Cup and SMX Shootout, and I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on why all connections you make matter, how race teams fill seats and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Why All Connections Matter Last week on … Read more
The Wolf GB08 Sonik has been introduced and I have the details in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have more racecraft advice, a free data analytics course and more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques Learning to Drive Sensibly The hardest skill I ever had to learn in a racing car had nothing … Read more
The Richard Mille Young Talent Academy Shootout 2026 takes center stage in this week’s jam-packed Driver Development Roundup. Plus, explore the IndyCar development ladder, discover valuable career resources for aspiring race drivers, and catch up on more of the latest news, opportunities and insights shaping the future of driver development. Becoming a Professional Race Driver … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I chat with Canadian race driver Mac Clark who delves into the business side of racing and explains why you should be treating your racing career as a start-up. In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
The Honda Racing Driver Academy is set to launch in 2027 and applications are now open. I have the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on how race driver talent is scouted, building a pathway for women in motorsport and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Scouting Driver Talent Families … Read more
Here is Part 2 of Alex Diodati’s journey from science to motorsport where he explains how he wants racing to help communicate science. You can read Part 1 of Alex’s journey here. “The strong result of 2022 gave me confidence and motivation to pursue the next challenge: Club Racing and working my way up the … Read more
Driver development is about far more than where a driver finishes in the championship standings. A driver’s progression can be better understood by looking at factors such as consistency, racecraft, adaptability and improvement over the course of a season—especially when drivers have had very different levels of experience, equipment and opportunity. Read about this and … Read more
This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I’m joined by British independent race driver Ed McDermott, who shares practical advice for anyone pursuing racing as a hobby. His most important message? Ask questions. Whether you’re new to motorsport or looking to get more from your racing, learning from the people around you can make a … Read more
The recent China GT crash and aftermath generated several questions, and those questions are part of what is covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. In addition to more racecraft tips I have series news, calendar announcements and more. Racecraft Tips & Techniques China GT At Shanghai: What Went Wrong, What Lessons Can … Read more
How Erik Evans landed Coca-Cola for his upcoming IMSA GT4 drive is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver. I also have some great sponsorship advice videos, podcast episodes and more that will help you in your quest for sponsorship. The Business of Racing How Erik Evans … Read more
Not all journeys to motorsports are the same. Sometimes they come later, sometimes they come through an unexpected discovery of a new talent. In this case, the love of motorsport came from a love of science, and the journey has been a lifelong desire to blend the two together. Alex Diodati was born in North … Read more
Jamie Chadwick’s grassroots driver development programs could bear fruit in Formula E in the future and in this week’s Driver Development Roundup you will find out how. You will also learn about Indy NXT, Asian arrive and drive karting and more! Becoming a Professional Race Driver Talent is Not Enough | A Film by DriveLine … Read more
This week the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Mick Gomme of Go Motorsport Management. Mick explains how crucial it is to have a plan so you don’t waste time or money. In this episode we discuss: Additional Resources Mentioned: Listen to the full episode here!
