A Look at the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid in the UK

Jun 03, 2025 10:01 am

Hi ,

I will be at the Canadian Grand Prix this year on both the Friday (June 13) and Sunday (June 15) so if you are at the race and you want to meet up to say hi please don't hesitate to respond to this email and we will figure out the details. I will also be at the IndyCar race in Toronto for the full race weekend so let me know if that works better for you.

In the meantime, here are the highlights from last week's News Racers Can Use blog if you missed any posts with convenient links to go right to the source. Let's dig in!

A Look at the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid in the UK

In last week’s edition of the Driver Development Roundup, I explored several engaging topics, including an insightful look at the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid in the UK. Additionally, I provided valuable advice on managing your emotions, highlighted Pato O’Ward's perspective on the importance of being adaptable to seize new opportunities, and featured three drivers who are employing diverse strategies to turn their motorsport aspirations into reality. I invite you to read the full post on the News Racers Can Use blog for a deeper dive into these compelling discussions.

Motorsport Sponsorship Prospecting

In last week’s edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver, I covered the important topic of motorsport sponsorship prospecting, including details about a free webinar you can attend on this subject. Additionally, I discussed how athletes have transformed into brands and highlighted the significance of maintaining an active presence on social media. Get ready to learn and elevate your understanding of these crucial elements in the racing industry that could make or break your career! Read the post here.

How To Improve Driver Feedback

In last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup, I featured several valuable racecraft tips, including insights on how to improve driver feedback. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to go inside the cockpit with Robert Wickens, discover how drivers prepare for the Indy 500, and learn what sets Jzilla Track Days apart. All this and much more awaits you in the full post!

Lamborghini Goes Sim Racing

In last week’s Sim Racing Roundup, I covered Lamborghini's exciting entry into the world of sim racing, providing all the details you need to know. You will also discover how one driver has successfully transitioned from iRacing to real-world motorsport, learn about a major racing school's innovative use of sim racing for driver development, and much more! Don't miss out on these fascinating insights!

We’ve Only Scratched the Surface of Sustainable Motorsport

In last week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, I delved into the complexities and opportunities surrounding sustainable motorsport, highlighting that we have only just scratched the surface of this important topic. Join me to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and potential advancements within the sport here!

Is the Monaco Grand Prix Still Viable?

In last week’s Business of Motorsport Roundup, I addressed the pressing question of whether the Monaco Grand Prix remains viable as both a race and a business opportunity. Additionally, I provided the latest updates on the FIA presidential election, discussed the positive momentum surrounding the Indy 500, and explored strategies to enhance MotoGP’s British Grand Prix. All this and much more awaits you in the full post!

The Week Ahead

This week on News Racers Can Use I feature a look at the BMW M Racing Academy that is working to develop new GT4 drivers, tips on what to do when you online content is not as engaging as it should be and what you need to know before you first track day. All this and much more!

Quote of the Week

“I grew up playing simulation games - that's the foundation of my racing career.” - Nicolas Hamilton

The Last Lap

One of the most spectacular designs in IndyCar history came from a British drawing board for a team from Texas. Forty-five years ago, on Sunday, May 25, 1980, it conquered the Indianapolis 500.

“What that car would let me do was amazing. The only time I had to lift the throttle at Phoenix was crack it just a little to transfer weight to the front for Turns 1 and 2. The rest was flat all the way and, at the time, that was unheard of at Phoenix. The lateral G-force in Turns 3 and 4 was so great it would make you grunt. We had to do things to the cockpit to prop me up and give me a shoulder rest.”

The words are Johnny Rutherford’s and he was speaking about his first test of the Chaparral 2K already dubbed “The Yellow Submarine,” in the fall of 1979. Sure, Rutherford had always been a wonderfully brave driver. But to push so hard on his first acquaintance with the car that the air was squeezed out of his lungs? That’s not just a courageous racer trying to find the limits of his car; that’s a car redefining the limits of its driver, and the whole series. Chaparral Cars had taken a leap and forced its rivals to follow.