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Welcome to this week's edition of News Racers Can Use, where I dive into the latest developments in motorsport of interest to the race driver. From the BMW M Racing Academy's efforts in developing GT4 racers to insights on enhancing your online content, I cover a range of topics designed to elevate your racing knowledge and strategy. Explore the mental fitness required for racing, the exciting advancements in sim racing, and the progress of hydrogen in motorsport.

Additionally, gain insights from Doug Boles on IndyCar and discover the inspirational journey of disabled racers. Don't miss my quote of the week from Michael Schumacher and a reflective look at the history of US racetracks. Join me as I accelerate into another thrilling week of news racers can use!

BMW M Racing Academy is Developing GT4 Racers

Last week’s edition of the News Racers Can Use blog featured a comprehensive Driver Development Roundup, highlighting the BMW M Racing Academy alongside other notable race driver development programs. In this post, I also provide helpful guidance on driver development initiatives in Bangladesh, the exciting Goodwood ProDriver Experience, and tips on focusing on what is essential for your success. I invite you to explore these topics and enhance your racing knowledge by reading the full post.

Is Your Online Content Boring?

Is your online content lacking excitement? If you're uncertain, last week’s edition of the Business of Being a Race Driver blog offers valuable insights to help you make it more engaging. In this post, I also share advice on the importance of standing out in the competitive landscape and the reasons why it matters. I encourage you to read the full post to enhance your content strategy.

Boosting Revenue for Sim Racing Centers in the US and Europe

Josef Karaburun, co-founder of RaceData AI, explores potential strategies for sim racing centers to boost their revenue in both the United States and Europe. Click here to read more

Getting Mentally Fit for Racing

Getting mentally fit for racing is one of the key topics covered in last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. In this post, I also discuss essential information to know before your first track day, provide a behind-the-scenes look at SCCA’s Race Experience program, and share details about an exclusive two-day track session featuring two McLaren Solus GTs. I invite you to read the full post to gain valuable insights into these exciting aspects of racing.

McLaren Go Sim Racing

McLaren is making waves in the sim racing world with the announcement of a new sim rig, and last week’s Sim Racing Roundup has all the details. In this post, I also share the inspiring journeys of several sim racers transitioning to real-world racing, provide reviews of F1 25, and showcase an incredible simulated lap of Imola featuring none other than Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Head over to my site to read the full post for all this and much more!

Hydrogen in Motorsport Makes Progress

Hydrogen in motorsport is making significant strides, and last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup provides all the latest developments. In this post, I also share details on Formula 1’s sustainability initiatives for the European season, explore how rally raids are becoming more eco-friendly, and introduce an incredible electric Mustang set to tackle Pikes Peak. Read the full post for all this and much more!

Doug Boles Discusses the Current State of IndyCar

Doug Boles shares his insights on the current state of IndyCar, and you can hear his thoughts in last week's Business of Motorsport Roundup. In this post, I also cover a significant motorsport legal development, NASCAR’s plans for Brazil, and reveal how F1 team sponsor deals average eight times more than NFL deals. Read the full post for all this and much more!

The Week Ahead

This week on News Racers Can Use looks at the inspirational journey of a pair of disabled racers, father and son racing Formula Vee, what it costs to get to F1 and much more!

Quote of the Week

“I didn't have statistics in my mind when I was racing. It was always a consequence - a nice consequence. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the reason I was racing.” - Michael Schumacher

The Last Lap

The first automobile race in the United States was the Chicago Times-Herald race in 1895. In the century and some change since then, roughly 100 racetracks have come and gone. CarBuzz looks at the US racetracks that are no longer and why. It makes for a sombre read but is fascinating none the less. (That's Riverside International Raceway in the photo). You can read about the tracks here.

Thanks so much for reading and see you at the Canadian Grand Prix!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects