Why You Should Use an Old-Fashioned Notebook
Apr 16, 2024 11:00 am
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In case you missed anything from last week, here's my weekly update for April 16th, 2024 of all the content that was posted on Motorsport Prospects' News Racers Can Use.
The Importance of Using an Old-Fashioned Notebook
On Monday's Driver Development Roundup, race drivers learned about the importance of using an old-fashioned notebook from somebody whose success is a testament to its utility. I also had details on how to be a top driver, the life of a freelance GT professional and some exciting driver development programs in the karting world. Click here to read all the details.
From Speed Demon to Sensible Racer: The Evolution of Nicki Thiim
Also on Monday, Tommy Schröter, founder and CEO Baseline Driver Training discussed the evolution of race driver Nicki Thiim. Click here to read his profile.
Tuesday's Business of Being a Race Driver featured some tips on cultivating a fan base. It also featured two sponsorship-related webinars that you could attend, the cost of racing Eurocup-3 and more great advice from the Motorsport Prospects archives. Click here to read how to cultivate a fan base and more.
The Queen’s Women in Automotive & Motorsport Conference
Also on Tuesday, co-founder Lindsay Stroz provides Motorsport Prospects readers with an overview and review of the recent Queen’s Women in Automotive & Motorsport Conference. Click here to read Lindsay's review of the event.
Fun On Track with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car
Having fun on track with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car was part of a jam packed Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup last Wednesday. The Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car is fast, fun and oh by the way, its electric. Click here to read about this impressive electric race car.
Suellio Almeida Graduates from Sim Racing to the Podium
Suellio Almeida has graduated from sim racing to a real-life podium at the Dubai Autodrome racing in the Gulf Radical Cup and his experience exemplifies how sim racing enabled the transition. That was just part of last week's Sim Racing Roundup. Click here to read how he did it.
An In-Depth Look at a Hydrogen Combustion Race Engine
In last Thursday's Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, I featured an in-depth look at a hydrogen combustion race engine, an innovative Japanese race program combining anime with electric racing as well as a look at designing a Formula E powertrain. Click here to read all of last week's sustainable high performance news.
Finally, to close the week, Friday's Business of Motorsport Roundup looked at how crack European squad PREMA Racing is planning on joining Indycar in 2025 and the implications that move will have on the team and series. That was just one of the stories covered in a jam-packed week of motorsport business news. Click here for a recap.
A Look at the Week Ahead
This week on News Racers Can Use features some great advice on everything from dealing with adversity on and off the track to tips on creating value for sponsors and how to find your breaking point. As usual it will be crammed full of useful information and actionable tips and advice.
The Last Lap
In The London street circuit with a big F2 history that still exists today, Formula Scout's Ida Wood looks at the history and legacy of the Crystal Palace race track. "Before its closure there were some iconic battles, including James Hunt and Dave Morgan’s infamous fight for second place in the 1970 Daily Express Trophy. The BRSCC British F3 round was comfortably won by Lotus’s David Walker, while the five-car fight for second ended at South Tower Corner on the last lap as Hunt and Morgan collided."
Enjoy!
Mark
