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The mission of Motorsport Prospects is to connect race drivers with motorsport professionals and part of that is through the website blog News Racers Can Use. Every week features actionable advice from motorsport professionals that you as a race driver can use and last week was no different.

Here's my weekly update of what was featured on the week of June 10th, 2024. Let me know what you found most helpful by directly replying to this email. And if you are at this week's 6 Hours of the Glen please let me know so we can connect in person!

Pivoting from Single-Seaters to Endurance Racing

Last week I featured a driver who pivoted from single-seaters to endurance racing and why he did so, something that is expanded upon in this week's Driver Development Roundup. I also had details on a major research initiative on the untapped potential of female drivers in brand narratives, winning your race team over and more. Click here to read last week's Driver Development news.

Some Highlights from the Archives of Motorsport Prospects

While I was on vacation I posted a number of guest posts from the Motorsport Prospects’ News Racers Can Use archives which I did mention in last week's newsletter. These posts covered a number of topics including racecraft, driver development, sim racing and the business of motorsport. In case you missed them, they are all linked to in this post. Click here to take a deep dive into the Motorsport Prospects Archives.

The Untapped Potential of Female Drivers in Brand Narratives

The Business of Being a Race Driver last week also focused on the untapped potential of female drivers in brand narratives. You also learned about the sponsorship proposals process, sponsorship valuations and why you are struggling to secure sponsorship deals. Click here to read all the details.

Ligier Introduces the 2025 JS P325 LMP3

Ligier has introduced the 2025 JS P325 LMP3 and last week I had all the details. I also had details on the new BMW M4 GT3 Evo and a track test of an ND-chassis Mazda MX-5 Cup Car as well as the usual assortment of great racecraft tips. Click here to read the latest racecraft and race car developments.

How Sim Racing is Helping Felipe Drugovich Prepare for Le Mans

With Le Mans coming up last weekend, the Sim Racing Roundup featured an article on how Felipe Drugovich, a rookie to the classic race used sim racing to prepare to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Click here to read how and why he did it.

ACO Unveils Hydrogen-Powered H24 EVO

The ACO has unveiled their hydrogen-powered H24 EVO as it took to the track in the run-up to Le Mans and I had the details in last week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also had details on new hydrogen and eco-friendly ICE engines being developed, SRO going 100% carbon neutral, and the question of whether Formula E should be worried about F1’s sustainability push. Click here to read all the sustainable motorsport news from last week.

IndyCar Goes All in With Fox

Finally, IndyCar has gone all in with FOX as a broadcast partner and I had the details and analysis in last week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also had news on an iconic racetrack for sale, the latest sponsorship and team news and an intriguing look at potential anti-trust questions that Liberty Media may have to answer to. Click here to get up to date on the latest business of motorsport news.

The Week Ahead

As I mentioned above, this week there are more examples of young single-seater racers pivoting to sportscars and why they are making the move. I also feature an excellent tool to help you keep your racing career on track, more great racecraft tips and much more.

Quote of the Week

“Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” – Vince Lombardi, Speech at a high school football banquet (1957)

The Last Lap

Motorsport has had its fair share of scandals, nefarious characters and all around bad behavior. Grid Media has published Part 1 of their guide to some of the most prominent motorsport scandals of recent times which will whet your appetite for Part 2. Motorsport really can be a soap opera on wheels!

"Scandals can significantly impact the racetrack, just like the drivers do. In this article, we will explore some of the most notorious events that have caused controversies in motorsport. Get ready to relive the moments that made headlines and fasten your seatbelts!"

Enjoy and thanks for reading!

Mark