Happy Friday!

We’ve scoured the internet for anything positive about the Miami GP but our best efforts have failed us. Last week, the second most viewed GP of all time reminded us why F1 won’t work in the US, at least not in Miami..

Fans online complained that the event pavilions were full of clout chasing brands while the paddock was full of clout chasing social media influencers. The casual fans complained about sitting in the sun to see not much, while the real fans complained that maximum Verstappen is getting boring - but nothing was worse than the driver intros..

The cringe-filled catastrophe was so lame that drivers were running past LL Cool J (lol what was he even doing there) to minimize their awkward moment. The best comment we saw online for that intro portion was “and the crowd goes mild!” 🤣

But that’s just where we are. As the auto industry continues to contract, Formula 1 needs to become really cool, really quick. The US wants rock & roll but motorsports is typically anything but that..

So, here’s some of our solutions to make it work in the US:

• Let the drivers speak without lawyers and allow them to have a personality; host a pre-race conference and let them go at it (just look at how great that works in combat sports, shoutout Dana White)

• Give the fans more action from the drivers; something non points related where we can enjoy their talents, like a skills contest

• Don’t let DJ Khalid or Will I AM anywhere near your event

Alright, now let’s see if Vegas, the fight capital of the world, can work it’s magic..

Formula 1

Watching while racing, only Alonso..

Shoutout Fernando Alonso giving us this moment during the Miami GP. The 2x World Champion was actually watching the race on the big screens as he went around the circuit..

Arguably the best part of the GP, what an absolute legend 🤣

Next race: Sunday, May 21st @ 9am

Paddock Auctions

US Cars are Now Live 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Our auction network is a decentralized digital dealership. Because all partners share all inventory, you only need one account to take part in the action - click below to sign up and support your local Paddock Partner!

Speed Fanatics - Vancouver, Canada

RCLUB - Toronto, Canada

Team Stradale - Illinois, USA

P1 Auto Auction - Florida, USA

This CLS63 AMG in Toronto ends on Monday, May 15th! Click below to jump in the action or share with a friend 👀

Click to view 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG 🇨🇦

Still time left to bid on this fully loaded and well-modded M235i !

Click to view 2014 BMW M235i 🇨🇦

🚨 NO RESERVE CAYMAN 🚨

Finally going live this coming Monday, May 15th! Tell a friend!

Click to view 2007 Porsche Cayman 🇨🇦

This 1966 Austin Healey has had no expense spared on it’s way to becoming a Pikes Peak monster. Built for hillclimbs, the seller is no longer up for the task and is offering a seriously fair reserve on this pocket rocket..

Bidding starts at $50,000 USD

Click to view 1966 Austin Healey hill climb car 🇺🇸

This 991.1 Porsche 911 may have been fully written off in 2013, but it’s been on the road since then and has a new crate motor and transmission swapped in. Your chance to snag a 911 because the reserve price is suuuper fair..

Click to view 2013 Porsche 911 🇺🇸

This 2017 Acura NSX was the former SRO GT World Challenge America Pace Car! Super low mileage, super well kept..

Click to view 2017 Acura NSX SRO Pace Car 🇺🇸

This Nissan 370Z Nismo is the first auction lot from our new partners Team Stradale. It’s super well-kept and ready for it’s new owner - tell a friend, spread the word - the Midwest has a Paddock Partner!

Click to view 2017 Nissan 370Z Nismo 🇺🇸

Race Cars for Sale

The Radical SR10.. All machine, minimal hassle. Get yourself a reliable track monster with this awesome option from Team Stradale..

Click to view 2021 Radical SR10 🇺🇸

This TransAm Corvette is everything Formula 1 should be - big and wild, loud and boisterous. Get yourself a soul shaking Trans Am car from our good friends at P1 Groupe 🤘

Click to view 2001 Derhagg TA/GT1 TransAm Corvette 🇺🇸

News Racers Can Use

Targa Newfoundland will quench your thirst for adventure

Do you ever longingly wonder about what it would have been like to race in the Mille Miglia or Targa Florio? Well, you can in fact quench that thirst for motorsport adventure, and you can do it in the spectacular setting of Newfoundland, Canada at the Targa Newfoundland.

The Targa Newfoundland is a motorsport secret unlike any other and it attracts participants from all over the world that want to experience old world road rallying fun and adventure, with modern, and not so modern, race cars.

The competitive sections of the stages are held on roads closed to the public. They comprise approximately 30% of the total course. The balance of the course takes participants from one stage to another in what they call transits.

If you’ve always wanted to drive on a road without speed limits, in a spectacular setting as part of an event that is both fun and welcoming, then the Targa Newfoundland is waiting for you.

Sign up and Race the Rock - you won’t regret it.

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

Quick Bites

🧠 As a driver you need to understand that your mental limitations are creating false limits on your performance; deal with them one by one

🏷️ The assets of VR Motorsport are now available for sale

📊 Why driver ratings are a required part of modern sports car racing.

🏁 Drive available! Our friends at P1 Groupe have a seat open in the IMSA WeatherTech Series with a top LMP3 team at a very reasonable rate. For more details, please contact Eric at [email protected]