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Just a quick heads up that publishing of News Racers Can Use will take its annual holiday break from December 22nd, 2025 until January 5th, 2026. The last newsletter of 2025 will be published on December 23rd, 2025 and the first of 2026 on January 6th with the debut of the all new Motorsport Prospects Directory and Podcast.

In other news, this is what happened last week in News Racers Can Use.

How To Be A Pro Race Diver

Last week’s Driver Development Roundup was packed with must-read insights for anyone dreaming of a pro racing career. IMSA’s John Doonan shared his expert advice on what it really takes to become a professional race driver. We also covered how to choose the right UK single-make series and the best ways to learn faster than your rivals—plus plenty more practical tips to help you get ahead. Don’t miss out on this one!

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Motorsport Budgets

Last week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver took a deep dive into the financial side of motorsport — from managing your racing budget to understanding what goes into a solid driver contract. You’ll also find some creative sponsorship inspiration from the Lionesses and plenty more insights to help you navigate the business side of your racing career. Catch up now and stay ahead!

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The Mental Aspect of Racecraft

Last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup explored one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of being a successful driver: the mental side of racecraft. You’ll find practical tips, inspiring insights, and expert advice on sharpening your mindset behind the wheel.

Plus, catch up on the latest 2026 calendar updates, race series developments, and more from across the motorsport world. Dive in and stay race-ready!

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Sim Racer Wins Skip Barber Race Series Title

Last week’s Sim Racing Roundup celebrated an incredible story — Ivan Machado Perez, the 2025 Skip Barber Race Series Champion, whose journey began in sim racing. Discover how he made the leap from virtual tracks to victory in the real world.

You’ll also find the latest tech reviews, expert insights on how to go faster, and plenty more content to help you level up your racing — both on screen and on track. Read it now and get inspired!

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Lola Cars is Reborn Electric

Last week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup celebrated a legendary name returning to the grid — Lola Cars, reborn with an electric future. Discover what the revived race car manufacturer has planned for Formula E and beyond as it embraces a new era of clean performance.

You’ll also find insights into IMSA’s sustainability initiatives, along with the latest developments from across the world of green motorsport and innovation.

Catch up and get charged up for the future of racing! 👉 Click here to read the full roundup

NASCAR Trial Challenging Charter System Begins

Published last Friday, the latest Business of Motorsport Roundup dives into the highly anticipated NASCAR trial challenging the charter system brought forward by two team owners. Get the full breakdown of what’s at stake and what this could mean for the future of NASCAR’s team model.

You’ll also find insights into the economics of running an IndyCar team, updates on the newest motorsport sponsorship deals, and plenty more valuable business news from across the racing world.

Catch up now and stay informed! 👉 Click here to read the full roundup

The Week Ahead

Some of what is covered in this week's News Racers Can Use:

• Porsche Junior, Female Driver Programs to Continue in North America
• The Path Lindblad Took to Earn His 2026 Racing Bulls F1 Seat
• Sponsorship Lessons from Formula 1
• Sponsorship 101 Seminar at PRI

All this plus much more!

Quote of the Week

“Surround yourself with people who share your vision and values, and together you can achieve greatness.” – Roger Penske

The Last Lap

Ever wonder what it is like to run a Porsche 919 endurance prototype racer? Road & Track recently published a great article on just that in what they call the "world's most complicated Le Mans Car."

"The Porsche 919 is one of the most complicated race cars ever made. During its racing life, a team of 25 mechanics was on hand to operate each example. Armin Burger, motorsports coordinator at the Porsche Museum, has just a team of four, including himself, to run the LMP1 machine. It seems like an impossible task, yet, the 919 is running laps around Laguna Seca at Porsche's Rennsport Reunion event five years after its official retirement."

You can read the full article here.

To your success on track and off!

Mark Boudreau

Motorsport Solutions Architect at Motorsport Prospects