Welcome to the weekend!

The good folks at Dodge have leaked some photos of their upcoming all-electric 2025 Dodge Charger EV - and we just don’t understand..

Now, while the concept car looked kind of awesome…. We can’t say we’re super thrilled with this iteration of the final product. It feels more like a Nissan Z product and not something from the depths of Detroit.

Click here to take a look for yourself, but it feels like a far cry from the Charger ethos..

Paddock Auctions

This 996 Porsche Turbo Cabriolet is a rare find with the x50 package. It was brought to the network by P1 Auto Auction and the auction starts January 19th!

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Race Cars For Sale

Need a new truck and/or trailer for your season? P1 Groupe is coming in hot with several new options listed on the Paddock Network.

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This 2020 BMW M2 CS is a factory-built race car that was running in the SRO TCX class - and it’s now available, needs nothing but a driver!

Click to view 2020 BMW M2 CS

Quick Bites

🎮 Why sim racing rigs make for good race driver training

🎉 The 2024 Motorsport Sponsorship Summit happens this Saturday!

📚 A lesson in passing from pro racer Marc Miller

🍿 NASCAR meets Netflix with their new film NASCAR: FULL SPEED

News Racers Can Use

Motorsport Trends to Look For in 2024

Happy New Year! As we slowly start to see the pandemic fade in our rear-view mirror, there is a lot to look forward to with motorsport in 2024. Here are three trends to watch for.

A Rejuvenated Sportscar Scene

We keep hearing that it is a golden age of sportscar racing and it is hard to argue against it. With manufacturer interest at an all-time high, sportscar racing globally is undergoing a renaissance that is both exciting and entertaining. But the sport must make sure that it takes care of privateer teams as this level of manufacturer interest will not be sustainable once they start losing.

The Drive to Survive Effect

Clearly Formula 1’s popularity has seen a major boost from the Netflix juggernaut that is Drive to Survive so it is no surprise that NASCAR, Formula E and Indycar are looking at replicating this success. But being first has its benefits and whether fans embrace these new sports docs is an open question. As for Formula 1, will the lack of on-track action blunt the gains it has made with new fans, especially in the United States?

Sustainability and Inclusion

Motorsport is not immune from societal change and the move towards a more sustainable and inclusive society off the track will affect what motorsport does on it. The advances in sustainable motorsport have been accelerating with battery electric, sustainable fuels, and hydrogen (both combustion and fuel cell) as a form of propulsion have clearly demonstrated that motorsport’s future is eclectic. The drive to make the sport more inclusive is also making inroads, too slow for many and too fast for a vocal minority. Expect more programs and awareness in 2024 and beyond as the pit lane slowly begins to resemble the society we live in.

This year will bring some exciting changes to Motorsport Prospects as it continues its mission of connecting race drivers with those motorsport professionals that can help them reach their motorsport goals. Watch this space for the details!

Bring on 2024 and see you at the track!

News Racers Can Use is written by Mark Boudreau from Motorsport Prospects