Motorsport Prospects Podcast

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The Motorsport Prospects Podcast connects aspiring and experienced race drivers with some of the most respected professionals in motorsport. Each episode delivers insider insights, expert advice, and proven strategies to help you accelerate your career — straight from those who’ve lived it at the highest levels.

  1. The Mindset Shift That Will Help You Identify Sponsors Featuring Jim Bowie

    7h ago

    The Mindset Shift That Will Help You Identify Sponsors Featuring Jim Bowie

    On this week's podcast, motorsport industry veteran Jim Bowie explains why drivers need a fundamental mindset shift when it comes to securing sponsorship. From the power of B2B partnerships to identifying the right prospects and leveraging AI-driven research, Jim shares practical insights that can help drivers build more effective sponsorship programs. Additional Resources Mentioned: Jim Bowie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbowielinked/ Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Who Can I Trust?(00:01:59) - Jim Bowie on The Business of MotorSport(00:02:32) - The One Piece Of Advice I Have For Race Drivers(00:09:32) - Sponsorship Programs in Motorcycle(00:12:41) - What Are We Looking For In a Motorsport Partner?(00:19:40) - The Process of Search for a Tech Company With AI(00:21:52) - Mazda's mock proposal(00:23:20) - Mark Davis on Creativity in Motorsport(00:26:07) - Favorite Race Track

    30 min
  2. The Importance of Mental Performance Coaching Featuring Caroli Remmlinger

    Jun 17

    The Importance of Mental Performance Coaching Featuring Caroli Remmlinger

    This week’s edition of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Mental Performance Coaching professional Caroli Remmlinger. In this episode Caroli and I talk about: Why mental performance coaching is so important for a race driver. The difference between mental performance and mental fitness. How all our limitations come from our mental state. All this and much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Minds on Track: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minds-on-track/ Caroli on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caroliremmlinger Caroli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroliremmlinger/ The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Motorsport Prospects Chapters (00:00:00) - Motorsport Prospects(00:02:30) - Mental fitness in motorsport(00:11:37) - How to Deal With Pressure in Qualifying(00:12:52) - Carolyi on Mental Health in Motorsport(00:16:38) - Favorite Race Track

    19 min
  3. Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti

    Jun 10

    Why You Need to Build a Community Featuring Will Marotti

    This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak with Will Marotti. Will is the founder of Speedway Venture Studio, founder and owner of Marotti Autosport and the host of The Pits Are Open. Will explains the importance of thinking of your career as a business and why you need to lessen your reliance on sponsorship by focusing on and monetizing a community interested in your racing journey. We cover: Why you need to think of yourself as a business. Why funding is a reality that all drivers have to deal with. Why you need to take the assets you already have and create revenue streams from them that lessen your dependence on sponsorship. All this and much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Speedway Venture Studios: svsinsiders.com The Pits Are Open on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepitsareopenpodcast The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Motorsport Prospects Chapters (00:00:00) - This Week's Guest(00:02:06) - Interviewing Indianapolis 500 Champion Will Maratti(00:03:16) - Race Drivers' Advice(00:06:02) - Speedway's Venture Studio(00:06:48) - Three Ways to Generate Revenue in Racing(00:12:57) - How to Start a Membership Group for your Career(00:18:09) - Visit The Motorsport Insiders(00:20:44) - Fooled by Sim Racing: The Community(00:22:15) - Favorite Racetrack

    25 min
  4. Why You Need to Get to the Track and Meet People Featuring Mike Maurini

    Jun 3

    Why You Need to Get to the Track and Meet People Featuring Mike Maurini

    This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I sit down with Mike Maurini, Team President of HMD Motorsports and owner of RTD Media & Management. Mike shares why getting out to the track and building face-to-face relationships remains one of the most important things you can do for your motorsport career — and offers practical networking tips on how to make the most of those conversations when you get there. We cover: Why you should never say no to an opportunity to go to the track. Why a Zoom call cannot replace meeting someone in person. Tips on how to keep track of who you met. What RTD Media & Management does for drivers and much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: RTD Media & Management: https://www.rtd-media.com/ HMD Motorsports: https://www.hmdmotorsports.com/ The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Motorsport Prospects Chapters (00:00:00) - Motivations Prospects(00:01:46) - The Most Irrelevant Advice You Can Give To A Race Driver(00:05:30) - Enterprising Racing Director at RTD(00:11:09) - HMD Racing: Expanding the Business Side(00:16:45) - How to contact RTD Media(00:17:30) - Favorite IndyCar Racetrack

    20 min
  5. The Off-Track Skill That Could Make or Break Your Racing Career — Featuring Alexandra Schieren

    May 27

    The Off-Track Skill That Could Make or Break Your Racing Career — Featuring Alexandra Schieren

    Winning races is no longer enough. In today’s ultra-competitive motorsport landscape, every driver on the grid is fast — so what sets you apart? In this week’s episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, Alexandra Schieren joins me to make the case for something too many young drivers overlook: communication and PR. From attracting and retaining sponsors to building a reputation that opens doors, Alexandra explains why your ability to tell your own story is just as important as your lap times. We cover why communication skills should be developed from day one of your career, the dangers of assuming you’re already good at it, and how showing up as the complete package — physically, mentally, and professionally — is what turns a promising driver into a marketable one. If you want to stand out, it starts with learning how to speak up. Additional Resources Mentioned: Alexandra Schieren - Motorsport Communication: https://alexandraschieren.com/ Alexandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraschieren/ The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Motorsport Prospects Ready to take your off-track game to the next level? Listen to the full episode now and connect with Alexandra and the team at ASMC to find out how they can help you build the communication skills that sponsors, teams, and media are looking for. Chapters (00:00:00) - Motivations Prospects(00:02:03) - Interview(00:03:15) - What is the most important piece of advice you have for aspiring race(00:07:31) - Have You Got the Right Message for the Media?(00:12:55) - Where do people find more information about the Communications Agency?(00:14:24) - Favorite racetrack(00:15:48) - Alexandra on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast

    17 min
  6. Trust Isn’t Given, It’s Proven — Featuring Ludovic Peze

    May 20

    Trust Isn’t Given, It’s Proven — Featuring Ludovic Peze

    In motorsport, trusting the wrong person can cost you more than a result—it can impact your entire career. In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with Ludovic Peze about one of the most overlooked but critical aspects of a racing career: trust. From engineers and mechanics to driver coaches and potential partners, the paddock is full of people who can influence your path—for better or worse. Ludovic explains why trust should never be given blindly, and how doing your research can protect your performance, your reputation, and your long-term prospects in the sport. In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with Ludovic Peze about one of the most overlooked but critical aspects of a racing career: trust. From engineers and mechanics to driver coaches and potential partners, the paddock is full of people who can influence your path—for better or worse. Ludovic explains why trust should never be given blindly, and how doing your research can protect your performance, your reputation, and your long-term prospects in the sport. We discuss: Why trust must be earned—not assumed—in motorsport How to evaluate people and opportunities in the paddock The risks of relying on the wrong advice or support Practical ways to do your due diligence as a driver If you're serious about progressing in Additional Resources Mentioned: Motors Formula Team (MFT) MFT on Instagram The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Motorsport Prospects If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a fellow driver or team member—and don’t forget to subscribe for more racecraft and real-world motorsport insights.

    18 min
  7. Why You Need to Know Your Car with Michelle Della Penna

    May 13

    Why You Need to Know Your Car with Michelle Della Penna

    This week’s podcast features President of the Della Penna Foundation, Michelle Della Penna. We discuss the importance of knowing your car, why it promotes better team communication, and much more. Key topics we cover: Why you need to know the car, especially if you are an up-and-coming driver. How to better be able to communicate with the crew on what the car is not doing and what you need it to do. How to ensure you and the car perform optimally. How the Della Penna Foundation assists girls in developing their motorsport dreams and much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Della Penna Foundation The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Motorsport Prospects You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular podcast apps as well as on its own dedicated website here. And don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date on everything Motorsport Prospects! Chapters (00:00:00) - Who Can I Trust?(00:02:13) - Michelle Dellapena on The Podcast(00:02:44) - Joey Logano on Advice For New Drivers(00:08:58) - The Jimmie Johnson Foundation(00:16:36) - F1 Legend and Patron of the Future(00:17:19) - Favorite Racetrack(00:18:42) - Motorsport Prospects

    19 min
  8. Why You Need a Professional On Your Side with Franco Chiocchetti

    Apr 29

    Why You Need a Professional On Your Side with Franco Chiocchetti

    This week’s podcast features industry CEO of motorsport engineering solutions provider Race On, Franco Chiocchetti. We discuss the importance of working with true motorsport professionals, why working with them is much like compounding interest, and much more. His insights on working with trusted motorsport professionals is important advice for any racing driver. Key topics we cover: Why you need to get a professional on your side. Why a motorsport professional is like compounding interest. Why you need to invest early in your career. Plus much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Race On - https://www.raceon-gmbh.com/ The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Motorsport Prospects You can subscribe to the podcast through all the popular podcast apps as well as on its own dedicated website here. And don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter so you can stay up to date on everything Motorsport Prospects! Chapters (00:00:00) - Motorsport Prospects Podcast(00:01:46) - Motorsport Prospects Podcast(00:02:17) - What is the best advice for aspiring race drivers?(00:08:13) - What exactly does Race on do?(00:12:15) - Favorite racetrack?

    16 min
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The Motorsport Prospects Podcast connects aspiring and experienced race drivers with some of the most respected professionals in motorsport. Each episode delivers insider insights, expert advice, and proven strategies to help you accelerate your career — straight from those who’ve lived it at the highest levels.

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