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. 23h ago

    Why Independent Race Drivers Need to Ask Questions

    This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I’m joined by British independent race driver Ed McDermott, who shares practical advice for anyone pursuing racing as a hobby. His most important message? Ask questions. Whether you’re new to motorsport or looking to get more from your racing, learning from the people around you can make a real difference. In this episode we discuss: Why you must be committed to succeed both in fitness, preparation and training. Why you must understand what things cost. Why you need a great coach. The importance of the right type of motorsport insurance. Why trust is key to who you work with and much more. Additional Resources Mentioned: Ed McDermott on Instagram British GT Championship Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Mission(00:01:44) - Meet Ed McDermott(00:02:40) - Getting Started in Racing: Finding Trustworthy Guidance(00:05:41) - The Importance of a Good Coach(00:07:22) - Understanding True Costs in Motorsport(00:08:40) - Choosing Teams and Avoiding Costly Mistakes(00:13:13) - Trust, Due Diligence, and Professionalism in Motorsport(00:16:02) - Insurance and Hidden Risks in Racing(00:19:21) - Ed's Racing Career in British GT(00:21:28) - Watching British GT and GT World Challenge(00:22:56) - Balancing Racing with Family Life(00:23:54) - Favorite Racetracks(00:25:26) - Closing Remarks

    Why Independent Race Drivers Need to Ask Questions

  2. Sep 16

    Why You Need to Have a Plan with Mick Gomme

    This week the Motorsport Prospects Podcast features Mick Gomme of Go Motorsport Management. Mick explains how crucial it is to have a plan so you don’t waste time or money. In this episode we discuss: Why you need to have a Plan in place whether you are just starting or are an independent driver. How you can waste a fortune without a plan. Why you should be achieving some part of your plan after each season. Why you should seek professional advice to assist you in making your plan plus much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Go Motorsport Management: https://www.gomotorsportmanagement.com Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Motorsport Prospects Mission(00:01:44) - Introducing Mick Gomm(00:02:35) - Importance of Having a Plan(00:04:35) - Avoiding Wasted Money on the Path to F1(00:06:30) - Gentlemen Drivers and Career Planning(00:07:36) - Inside GO Motorsport Management(00:08:48) - Life Immersed in Motorsport(00:10:28) - Contacting GO Motorsport Management(00:11:01) - Favorite Racetracks: Spa and Nurburgring(00:13:12) - Closing Remarks

    Why You Need to Have a Plan with Mick Gomme

  3. Sep 9

    Future Lap: How Analytics Identifies Driver Talent

    This week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I interview Liselott Lading of Future Lap who explains the importance of analytics in identifying driver talent and how Future Lap is democratizing this data. In this episode we discuss: How the scouting process is becoming more data driven than ever and creates more opportunities for driver to get noticed. How Future Lap consolidates driver racing data into one place to assist scouts in identifying talent. How Future Lap removes bias with AI and data in driver talent identification plus much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Future Lap: https://www.futurelap.com/ More Than Equal: https://www.morethanequal.com/ Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Who Can I Trust?(00:01:57) - Motorsport Prospects(00:02:33) - Understanding the Scouting Process in Motorsport(00:10:03) - F1 Talent Finder(00:15:40) - The future of F1 talent(00:20:12) - Favorite Racetrack(00:21:21) - Race Prospects

    Future Lap: How Analytics Identifies Driver Talent

  4. Sep 2

    Why You Should Never Give Up Featuring Scott Goodyear

    This week on the podcast is a special extended edition of the podcast featuring IndyCar winner Scott Goodyear. Scott explains the importance of never giving up both on and off the track. Scott also explains his role as the race director of the F4 United States and FR Americas Championships and recounts some great motorsport stories from his motorsport career. In this episode we discuss: Why You should never give up both on and off the track. Why you can't underestimate the amount of work needed to be a success. Why need to make yourself known at the track The importance of mental laps All this and much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Ligier Junior Formula Championship: https://ligierjuniorformulachampionship.com/ F4 United States Championship: https://www.f4uschampionship.com/ FR Americas Championship: https://www.framericas.com/ "Tune to Win" by Carroll Smith: https://www.carrollsmith.com/books/ Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Motorsport Prospects Podcast(00:01:50) - Motivational Prospects Podcast(00:02:45) - Always Give Up(00:11:11) - Canada vs the United States(00:18:26) - Tony Stewart on Off-Track Activities(00:28:33) - Paul Tracy on Helping Others Get to the Races(00:30:53) - A Chance Meeting With Stephen Caldwell(00:37:33) - Jim Odonne on Becoming an IndyCar Driver(00:43:40) - Driving IndyCar Full Time(00:47:30) - Tune To Win(00:51:02) - Favorite racetrack(00:55:26) - Motorsport Prospects

    Why You Should Never Give Up Featuring Scott Goodyear

  5. Aug 26

    The Business Side of Racing with Lawyer Ed Holloran

    On the podcast this week I speak with motorsport lawyer Ed Holloran. Ed explains the importance of treating your racing career as a business and offers critical advice that can save you money in both the short and long-term. In this episode we discuss: Why your job is to own and run and develop and nurture a business because everybody is fast. How, if you understand that you are a business, you control your destiny. Why you should take a speaking class. Why your reputation is far more important than your fastest lap. How to save money before your appointment with a lawyer. Plus much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Quarles Law Firm: https://www.quarles.com/ Quarles Indianapolis Office: https://www.quarles.com/contact/indianapolis-office Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eh3/ Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Motivations Prospects Podcast(00:01:55) - Motorsports Prospects Podcast(00:03:24) - What Is A Motorcycle Lawyer?(00:04:20) - What Would Be The Best Advice For A Race Driver?(00:06:02) - Should You Sign a Contract When You're 17?(00:12:39) - The Need for Experts in Motorcycle Law(00:15:16) - How to Get a Work Visa(00:18:11) - Favorite Race Track(00:19:49) - Motorsport Prospects

    The Business Side of Racing with Lawyer Ed Holloran

  6. Aug 19

    The Importance of Long-Term Thinking with Dan Wells

    This week on the podcast, my guest is Drivers Lab founder Dan Wells. Dan explains why long-term planning is essential for any driver looking to build a career in racing, and why success depends on taking advice from the right people. He also shares an important reminder: there is a wealth of knowledge available to young drivers, but you need to take the time to listen, learn and absorb it. In this episode we discuss: Why thinking long term is critical to your success. Why it’s important to occasionally take a step back and take stock of what you are doing. The importance of getting good advice from the right people. All this and much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: Dan Wells Website: https://dan-wells.com/ Dan Wells on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danwellsracing/ Drivers Lab: https://www.drivers-lab.com/ Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Motorsport Prospects(00:01:54) - What Do You Need To Know To Win The Race(00:04:37) - "The Big Picture" in Motorsport(00:10:21) - Driver's Lab(00:17:34) - "The Mental Part of Driving"(00:20:39) - Driver's Lab(00:21:26) - Favorite track? Current or historical?

    The Importance of Long-Term Thinking with Dan Wells

  7. Aug 12

    Training Your Brain & Body to Perform Under Stress with Jim Leo

    My guest this week on the Motorsport Prospects Podcast is Jim Leo of PitFit who explains the importance of training your brain and your body to perform under stress. He explains the importance of maintaining your composure under pressure, why maintaining your composure is the mark of a champion and much more. In this episode we discuss: Why the key to on-track success is to train your brain and your body to perform under stress. Why racing isn’t about being good when you are fresh, it is about being elite when you are fatigued. Why you shouldn’t train to get stronger but train to think clearly at 175 beats per minute. All this and much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: PitFit Website: https://pitfit.com/ PitFit Global Training Program: https://pitfit.com/global-training/ Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Motorsport Prospects Podcast(00:01:53) - How to Drive When Fatigue Hits(00:09:01) - Training Drivers for the Race(00:11:31) - PitFit(00:16:31) - Favorite racetrack in the UK

    Training Your Brain & Body to Perform Under Stress with Jim Leo

  8. Aug 5

    Why Speed Still Matters in the Social Media Age with Chris Bye

    On the Motorsport Prospects podcast this week, Chris Bye from FEL Motorsports explains why you still need to be fast on the track in this age of social media. He also discusses the importance of networking and why Canadian racers should develop their motorsport careers in Canada before moving on to the United States or Europe. In this episode we discuss: Why you need to seperate yourself from the crowd. The importance of being humble. Why you need to make podiums and win races regardless of your social media presence. The importance of picking the right series and much more! Additional Resources Mentioned: FEL Motorsports homepage: https://felmotorsports.com/ FEL Motorsports on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FELMotorsports Motorsport Prospects The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals Chapters (00:00:00) - Who Can I Trust?(00:02:07) - What Would Be the Most Important Advice For A New Race Driver?(00:10:57) - Ross Bentley: Communication is crucial for motorsport careers(00:19:01) - Ex-F1 driver Kenny Reedman on networking(00:24:36) - Canada's Formula 1600 drivers(00:26:18) - FEL Motorsports(00:30:44) - James Hinchcliffe: Finding the Next Zach Robichon(00:35:43) - Canadian Tire Motorsport Park(00:38:29) - Canada's motorsport(00:39:54) - Race Prospects

    Why Speed Still Matters in the Social Media Age with Chris Bye
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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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