This week’s podcast features industry veteran and motorsport sponsorship strategist Silvia Schweiger. We dive into the importance of authenticity, why what you do off-track matters just as much as your performance on it, and much more. Her insights are essential listening, offering a clear perspective on how brands truly evaluate drivers.

• Why authenticity is key.
• Why how you behave off track is just as important as on.
• How you treat people on and off the track, especially when things are tough defines who you are.
• Plus much more!

• Silvia's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaschweiger/
• The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals
• Motorsport Prospects

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• (00:00:00) - Motorsport Prospects Podcast
• (00:01:49) - Interview
• (00:02:39) - The One Most Important Piece of Advice I Have For New Drivers
• (00:10:50) - How a Formula 1 driver treats his team
• (00:12:41) - A Taste of Sponsorship in the Motorsport Industry
• (00:15:50) - Favorite Motorcycle Track
• (00:17:25) - Race Prospects

On the Podcast this week is Head of Esports at Motorsport UK and FIA Esports Commission Member Paul Crawford. We discuss why sim racing is important for both learning new skills and honing your current skills. He also talks about Motorsport UK’s role in sim racing and why they are involved.

• Why sim racing is becoming an essential tool for young drivers.
• Why you are always learning.
• How sim racing can be used for learning new skills in addition to honing your current skills.
• How Motorsport UK wants to add credibility to the sim racing space.
• All this plus much more!

• Motorsport UK Esports: https://esports.motorsportuk.org/
• The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals
• Motorsport Prospects

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• (00:00:00) - Motorsport Prospects Podcast
• (00:00:44) - Motivations Prospects
• (00:02:02) - Podcast
• (00:02:45) - Driving Advice
• (00:09:09) - Immersed in Sim Racing
• (00:18:58) - Paul Di Resta on Living the Dream
• (00:19:49) - Favorite racetrack
• (00:20:48) - Race Prospects

On this week’s edition of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak to Dan Demonte of the Skip Barber Racing School who explains the importance of being a good student if you want to flourish in motorsport.

• Why drivers need to be good students to succeed in motorsport.
• Why everybody needs a coach.
• How you can learn to become a race car driver.
• All this plus much more!

• Skip Barber Racing School: https://www.skipbarber.com/
• 2026 Skip Barber Race Series: https://www.skipbarber.com/2026-skip-barber-race-series/
• Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series: https://www.skipbarber.com/iracing-series/
• Skip Barber Race Team: https://www.skipbarber.com/race-team/
• The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals
• Motorsport Prospects

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• (00:00:00) - Welcome to Motorsport Prospects Podcast
• (00:01:53) - Prospects Podcast
• (00:02:36) - What Would Be the Most Important Piece of Advice You Could Offer To
• (00:08:04) - Marathon Racing School
• (00:15:35) - Favorite racetrack, current or historical?

On this week’s Motorsport Prospects Podcast I speak with human performance consultant Simon Hayes from Performance Physixx. Simon explains the importance of long-term planning to any driver's motorsport career.

• Why you need to think about your long-term goal.
• Using short-term increments to achieve your long-term goals.
• Why you must be able to pivot and reevaluate your long-term goal.
• Why you need to focus on being a professional race driver instead of being too specific.

• Performance Physixx https://www.performancephysixx.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performancephysixx/
• Simon Hayes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/performancephysixx/
• Email: info@ performancephysixx.com
• The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals
• Motorsport Prospects

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• (00:00:00) - The 3 Essential Skills of a Trustful Motorsport Professional
• (00:01:10) - Motorsport Prospects
• (00:01:49) - What is the most important piece of advice for aspiring race drivers?
• (00:07:34) - Performance Physics Explained
• (00:12:11) - Patrick Dempsey on Working With Drivers
• (00:16:21) - Race Prospects

In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I dive deep into the business side of racing with sponsorship consultant Ken Ungar, founder of Charge Sponsorship Agency. Ken shares actionable insights that every race driver needs to hear about the importance of a distinctive personal brand, building strong sponsor relationships and standing out in a crowded field.

Key topics we cover:

• The importance of crafting a personal brand that attracts sponsors and sets you apart.
• Why differentiation is your greatest asset when seeking funding.
• The role of genuine networking and relationship-building in long-term sponsorship success.
• The hard truth: Sponsors don’t care about your problems—they care about their own, and how you can solve them.

Whether you’re just starting your motorsport journey or looking to elevate your sponsorship strategy, this conversation offers practical advice that will help you think like a marketer—and succeed like a pro.

• Charge Sponsorship Agency website: https://chargesponsorship.com/
• Ken Ungar's email: kungar@chargesponsorship.com
• The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals
• Motorsport Prospects Website: https://www.motorsportprospects.com/

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Want to become a pro race driver? Then quitting isn’t an option. In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I talk with Rob Howden, series Development Director and the voice of the USF Pro Championships, about the mindset needed to climb the motorsport ladder. Rob shares real stories of young drivers who pushed through failure, stayed disciplined, and made it to the next level. We explore the grit, focus, and resilience that define future IndyCar stars — and why true racers never lift off when things get tough.

• USF Pro Championships: https://www.usfprochampionships.info/
• USF Juniors: https://www.usfjuniors.com/
• USF2000: https://www.usf2000.com/
• USF Pro2000: https://www.usfpro2000.com/
• eKarting News: https://www.ekartingnews.com/
• The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals

• (00:00:00) - Motivational Prospects
• (00:02:09) - Meet Rob From Ecarting News
• (00:04:14) - Tony Stewart's Advice For New Drivers
• (00:11:04) - "If You Don't Give Up," Mark Andretti Says
• (00:11:32) - How to Get Out of the Starting Hole
• (00:14:07) - USF Pro Championships
• (00:19:30) - USF Pro-2000
• (00:20:09) - Favorite Track

In this episode of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast, I speak with renowned driver coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets where we discuss:

• The importance of having the right people around you.
• The power of polite persistence.
• Why people buy who you are.

In addition, since I forgot to ask Ross what his favourite racetrack was, I followed up with him after the recording and, as he could not pick just one, these were his picks:

• Canadian Tire Motorsport Park because of its fast corners.
• Laguna Seca because it’s fun and I love the Monterey area.
• Phillip Island in Australia because it’s beautiful and there are kangaroos!
• Spa because… well, it’s Spa.

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Speed Secrets website: https://speedsecrets.com/

The 3 Essentials for All Motorsport Professionals

Motorsport Prospects Website: https://www.motorsportprospects.com/

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• (00:00:00) - Motorsport Prospects
• (00:00:43) - Race Cars & Business Prospects
• (00:02:17) - Expert Advice for Race Drivers
• (00:10:49) - "Nobody Want to Be Rejected"
• (00:11:39) - Ross Bentley On Motorsport Prospects