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Welcome to the latest issue of the News Racers Can Use newsletter. As usual it is packed with insightful and actionable advice as well as the latest developments affecting race drivers. I hope you find the information useful.

Please note that I am away on vacation next week. There will be a newsletter on Tuesday, August 12th but not one on the 19th. Enjoy this week's newsletter!

Training the Next Generation of Racing Drivers

In case you missed it, last week’s Driver Development Roundup delved into the exciting world of training the next generation of racing drivers. I featured insights from a Red Bull motorsport professional who plays a pivotal role in nurturing young talent through the Red Bull Driver Academy. This post is packed with valuable information and much more, so be sure to check it out!

Race Drivers: Rise to the Challenge!

Attention race drivers! Now is the moment to step up and make your presence felt both on and off the track. In last week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver, I explored the significance of standing out in the competitive racing world. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights!

Riding Shotgun with Carlos Sainz

Race drivers, it's time to step up and make your mark both on and off the track. Last week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver highlighted the importance of standing out in this competitive field. Be sure to check it out for its incisive insights!

Sim Racing vs Karting

Is the future of motorsport development leaning more towards sim racing than karting? This intriguing question is explored in last week’s Sim Racing Roundup. Additionally, you'll find the latest tech news, valuable sim racing tips, and much more. Be sure to check it out!

Sustainable Motorsport Must Be Technology Agnostic

Sustainable motorsport should embrace a technology-agnostic approach, a point I've emphasized for years. In last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, you'll discover why Alejandro Agag shares this perspective. Additionally, the roundup includes the latest sustainable motorsport news from Formula E, Formula 1, and MotoGP, along with insights on how you can race your EV on the Green Hell. Click here to read more.

Following the Motorsport Dream Through Education – Part 2

In Part 1 of my interview with SCU Motorsport founder Alan O’Neill, he explained to me the problem with motorsport education in the UK. In Part 2, Alan explains in his own words what he intends to do to address the problem. Click here to read part 2.

Fox Buys Into Indycar

Fox has made a significant move in the motorsport world by acquiring a one-third stake in Penske Entertainment, and the implications of this investment are explored in last week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. Additionally, you'll find updates on the revived Turkish Grand Prix, NASCAR’s plans for Chicago, and the latest motorsport deals and partnerships. Click here to read the latest business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

This week I bring you details of Porsche GB's search for their next junior driver, a webinar on getting started with motorsport sponsorship and what's coming next to LMP3. All that and much more!

Quote of the Week

"Money is how we keep the score in motor racing nowadays." - Colin Chapman

The Last Lap

Granted it is a bit of an advertorial but check out Tag Heuer's history of Silverstone here. It is well worth the read. "Decommissioned at the end of the war, Silverstone languished for several years as a largely disused site… that is, until Maurice Geoghegan, a resident of the nearby Silverstone village, acquired a brand new Frazer-Nash sports car."

Thanks as always for reading and I hope you found the information helpful.

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects