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Do you want to know the 5 things you need to do to succeed in motorsport? It was covered on Motorsport Prospects last week and it is part of this week's weekly update for April 2nd, 2024. Last week I also had details on the 7 types of technical corners on a racetrack, the importance of your brand and how the FIA and iRacing are working together to grow grassroots motorsport.

Here is what you may have missed.

The 5 Things You Need to Do To Succeed in Motorsport

The 5 things you need to do to succeed in motorsport was just part of last week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also had details on the exciting changes to the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) Asia Pacific and Oceania Selection Program, how the Dragon Sport Shootout winner is chosen and the work of the Motorsport UK Academy. Click here to read the details.

The 7 Technical Corner Types in Racing

Martin at LowerLaptime Training explains the 7 technical corner types in racing. “It’s extremely important that as a racing driver, you know the different corner types and are able to recognize them when you come across them.” Click here to read what they are.

Your Brand is Everything

Your brand is everything and the sooner you understand this, the better the chance of you getting the sponsors you need to race. Click here to find out why.

Racecraft Tips & Sportsmanship in Motorsport

In last week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup I brought you more great racecraft tips, a review of the Radical SR10 XXR, someone who wants to democratize access to race cars and how to turn your Nürburgring fantasies into Nürburgring realities. Click here to read all about it.

FIA & iRacing Work to Grow Grassroots Motorsport

The FIA and iRacing are working to grow grassroots motorsport by making available 12-month promotional codes to all ASNs (national associations) that they can offer to their members. The plan is that by offering a low-cost and easily accessible route into grassroots motor sport, sim racers may potentially move on to real-life competition. Click here to read more about the initiative as well as additional sim racing news.

Lola Teams Up with Yamaha for Formula E

A revitalized Lola has teamed up with Yamaha to enter Formula E in Season 11 as Nissan has committed to Gen4. Along with this I had details on Carbon Positive Motorsport’s new motto and new carbon offsetting programs, how Team BRIT is tackling the sustainability challenge and how the Forze Hydrogen Racing Team is preparing for the 2024 Dutch Supercar Challenge.

Click here for all of last week's sustainable high performance news.

The Battle for the Long Beach Grand Prix

Finally, there is a battle for control of the Long Beach Grand Prix occurring between IndyCar and NASCAR and the details were part of last week's Business of Motorsport Roundup. I also had the latest motorsport-related legal news and the usual updates on the latest sponsorship deals and partnerships.

Click here for all the Business of Motorsport news from last week.

This Week

This week in News Racers Can Use you will find some incredibly helpful and practical information on topics such as how you can get spotted by motorsport talent scouts, finding sponsor contact information and how to methodically find more speed at the track. I also have updated sim racing news with a focus on drivers who have transitioned to real-world racing and much more.

The Last Lap

Maxim has a great article on How Enzo Ferrari Created The World’s Most Iconic Supercar Brand. "Referred to as “il Commendatore” by those who trembled at his approach, or “il Drake” for the many who envied him, and “The Pope of the North” by the army of admirers. Libraries of books, documentaries and films have tried to capture the enigmatic aura of the man who changed the automotive landscape in ways few, if any, have."

Enjoy the week!

Mark

Motorsport Prospects