How do I become a race driver

Not All Race Driver Development Paths are the Same

Skip Barber Race Series Masters class

Not all race driver development paths are the same and this week I give just a few examples. Whether you are 35 years old or older or whether you start off in one racing discipline and graduate to another, there is no one way to become a race driver. For sure there are tried and … Read more

Fundamentally, Sim Racing is the Cheapest Form of Motorsport

Immersive Esports

Fundamentally, sim racing is the cheapest form of motorsport according to Pole Position Founder and CEO Ryan Trutch in discussing the initiative to use sim racing to develop real world race drivers in the United Arab Emirates. This initiative is just one that I cover in this week’s Sim Racing and Esports News Roundup. I … Read more

Unlocking Your Performance Potential in a Race Car

Unlocking Your Performance Potential in a Race Car

Unlocking your performance potential in a race car is the whole purpose of this weekly roundup of driver development news and racecraft tips and techniques and this week is no different. Whether it be through racecraft advice on trail braking or defending your position on track to driver development advice from drivers like Nyck de … Read more

The Demise of ADAC F4 and European F4 Budgets

ADAC F4

The demise of ADAC F4 and European F4 budgets are just part of what are featured in this week’s The Business of Being a Race Driver. In addition to discussing the budgets of racing F4 in Europe, I bring you advice on social media caption mistakes you don’t want to make, a comprehensive online motorsport … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver is to be SMART

Race Driver

Much like one of the articles that I am linking to this week, the business of being a race driver is to be SMART. While that is a specific reference to social media marketing (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound), it can also apply to all your off-track brand-building and sponsorship activities. In addition to this, … Read more

Women in Motorsport, Books on Racecraft and More Race Driver Development News

Women in Motorsport, Books on Racecraft and More Race Driver Development News

Women in motorsport and a great book list on racecraft highlight this week’s Driver Development News & Racecraft Tips & Techniques Roundup. The question of how best to increase the participation of women in motorsport and develop them as drivers is a big part of this week’s Driver Development News & Racecraft Tips & Techniques … Read more

Braking Techniques, the New Cross Car for Global Race Driver Development and More

Affordable Cross Car project

Braking techniques and the new Cross Car for global race driver development are just two of the items featured in this week’s edition of the Driver Development News & Racecraft Tips & Techniques Roundup. In addition to this, there are guidelines for data acquisition and preparing your mind and machine for your first track day, … Read more

What’s Next for Motorsport Prospects in 2023

Motorsport Prospects logo

As 2022 draws to a close, I thought it was appropriate to fill you in on what I have planned for Motorsport Prospects in the first half of 2023. I will also touch on the period beyond that at times. This is all based primarily on the feedback that I have received from the readers … Read more

Who Will Be a Porsche Junior and Girl on Track Rising Star in 2023?

2023 Porsche Junior driver candidates

The answer to who will be a Porsche Junior and Girl on Track Rising Star in 2023 should be known over the next few weeks. These are just two of the race driver development programs covered in this week’s edition of the Driver Development and Racecraft News, Tips & Techniques Roundup. In addition to all … Read more

Why You Need to Think Like an Entrepreneur in Racing

Why You Need to Think Like an Entrepreneur in Racing

It is of critical importance that you think like an entrepreneur if you intend to succeed in your racing career plans and this edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver will help. Continuing on from yesterday’s column So, You Want to Be a Race Driver?, today we look both at 4 tips for … Read more

So, You Want to Be a Race Driver?

Austin Riley's Radical Cup Car

So, you want to be a race driver? If you don’t know already, it takes incredible commitment, perseverance and yes, a lot of money. But it is possible if you want it hard enough. In this edition of the Racecraft & Driver Development News roundup I bring you my regular dose of curated racecraft advice … Read more

How to Set a Fast Lap and More

Jaden Conwright

If you are looking for tips on how to set a fast lap and more racecraft advice, this week’s Racecraft and Driver Development Roundup once again has you covered. From why you can’t overtake cars that are not as fast as you to measuring the impossible, there are all kinds of Racecraft Tips & Techniques … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for October 24, 2022

Spring Mountain Radical Racing School

This week, the Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is especially loaded with great information so here are just a few of the highlights that you can look forward to. In Racecraft there are tips on how to stop over-driving, how to control oversteer, the art of the overtake, mental conditioning tips and more. In Race … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for October 18, 2022

Formula One Miami Paddock Club Suite

Every week, the Business of Being a Race Driver column covers all aspects of the business side of racing, such as sponsorship acquisition, the costs involved in racing (car, equipment, insurance, etc.) as well as the availability of potential racing opportunities. While the focus is on you the race driver, it is essential that you … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for October 17, 2022

Winfield School Car

The Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is as much about opportunities as it is about knowledge and this week is no different. If you feel you have what it takes to be a race driver but lack the experience, then the Winfield School in France has an opportunity for you. For knowledge, Enzo Mucci explains … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for October 11, 2022

The Business of Being a Race Driver for October 11, 2022

Do you feel like you are a sponsorship loser? In this week’s Business of Being a Race Driver, have a look at Diary of a Sponsorship Loser and see if there is any of you in there and what you should do about it. This week I also bring you advice on the importance of … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for October 10, 2022

Lucas Oil School of Racing Shootout

Racing is expensive so any opportunity to defray those costs is always welcome. In this week’s edition of the Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup, I highlight several Racing Scholarship Opportunities that you should check out. In addition to the Scholarship Opportunities, there is Racecraft advice from people such as renowned experts Ross Bentley and Samir … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for October 3, 2022

Abbi Pulling

What does the perfect lap look like? In this edition of the Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup, you will get one suggestion that you can debate amongst your race driver friends. In addition to the perfect lap, I look at the debate around female driver development in light of the financial struggles of the W … Read more

Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup for September 12, 2022

Skip Barber Race School Cars

This week’s Racecraft & Driver Development Roundup is full of really helpful and inspirational stuff. In Racecraft, Blayze explains exit speed corners, Ross Bentley tackles roll and J.G. Pasterjak looks at the joys of learning. In Driver Development News & Resources, Robert Wickens explains the importance of mental health, Kevin Foster discusses the path he … Read more

The Business of Being a Race Driver for August 30, 2022

The Business of Being a Race Driver for August 30, 2022

This week The Business of Being a Race Driver features a whole bunch of tips and tools that should help make the business of being a race driver that much easier and more effective for you. There is everything from advice on how to create sponsored YouTube content to tips on how to speak out … Read more