News Racers Can Use for March 4, 2024

Mar 05, 2024 12:00 pm

Hello again !

There was a lot of solid content on the Motorsport Prospects blog last week. Guest posts from GT Academy creator Darren Cox and driver coach Tommy Schröter highlight some great news racers can use.

So let's take a look at what happened on the Motorsport Prospects blog last week shall we?

More Race Driver Scholarships to Consider

Last week I featured more race driver scholarship programs to consider as well as news on why young drivers are going the IMSA route, how F1 teams work with F2 and F3 teams and how the F1 Academy is planning to spotlight new talent. Click here to get all the details.

The Power of Visualization for the Race Driver

One of the best mental training exercises you can do is visualization. In addition to that it’s basically the one type of training in motorsport you can do completely for free. This should be enough reason to at least give it a try. Click here for more insight into this important skill.

The 2024 Drift Sponsorship Summit is Coming

If you are a drift racer then you will want to attend the 2024 Drift Sponsorship Summit. Last week’s Business of Being a Race Driver has all the details. Click here to read more

The Gamer to Racer Crossover is Complete

In Sim Racing news, Darren Cox argues that the gamer to racer crossover is complete and he explains why in his opinion piece published both on LinkedIn and Motorsport Prospects. Click here to read what he has to say.

Darren Cox’s Role in Revolutionizing Sim Racing

Additionally, in the weekly Sim Racing Roundup, Darren Cox’s role in revolutionizing sim racing is explored through his appearance on a 2-part podcast. You will also find out how one sim racing coach is transitioning to real-life racing, tips from an esports racer on how to get involved in sim racing and a video for everyone out there interested in trying sim racing. Click here to read more.

Is It Your Set-Up or Your Driving Style?

When the lap times just aren’t coming in, how do you know whether you need to change the car set-up or something in your driving? You will find out what to do from several pro drivers, all part of last week’s racecraft tips. Click here for all the racecraft tips and more.

How Racing Simulators Can Reduce Motorsport’s Carbon Footprint

In the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup last week, you will find out how racing simulators can reduce motorsport’s carbon footprint. I also bring you the details of Phase 2 of the FIA’s hydrogen development plan, synthetic fuel news and analysis and footwear created from motorsport industry waste.

Click here to get all the sustainable high performance motorsport news of the week.

Getting to the Track with Electric and Hydrogen

Last week I also published Getting to the Track Sustainably, my monthly column on developments in sustainable transportation that could have some application to motorsport.

For February I have details on liquid green hydrogen and electric road freight transport, an 84-seat hybrid-electric aircraft and three futuristic e-motorcycles you can pre-order now. Click here to read all about it.

Vegas Boosts Liberty Media’s Record F1 Revenue

Finally, the Las Vegas Grand Prix was a factor in boosting Liberty Media’s F1 revenue in 2023 as it soared 23% over 2022. The numbers and analysis are part of the Business of Motorsport Roundup from last Friday.

In Motorsport Legal news, while Christian Horner is absolved by Red Bull, questions remain about the transparency of the investigation. That and more in my Motorsport Legal Roundup.

Click here for all of last week's Business of Motorsport news.

This Week

This week in News Racers Can Use, Peter Cate explains why he wrote his book ‘Racing Hell – The Hidden Truths of Motorsport’ and the lessons they contain for all race drivers. You will also get a free 20 minute racecraft webinar and learn why you should not randomly send out your sponsorship deck plus a whole lot more.

The Last Lap

In the Last Lap this week you will learn how to drive a Ferrari 250 GTO courtesy of the racing mad folks at Goodwood Road and Racing. You will get perhaps the best insight into what it takes to race a Ferrari 250 GTO on the limit, at Zandvoort no less, with a quite incredible dual camera view of the driver’s inputs to the steering and the pedals. You can watch the artistry and beauty here.