👑A Dynasty, A Lawsuit, and A Photo Finish

There are two types of drivers: those who meticulously practice for a race, and those who call their complete lack of preparation a 'bold, reactive strategy.' I am a proud practitioner of the latter.

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Taking NASCAR to court: Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team is suing NASCAR over its charter system, claiming it's an illegal monopoly that unfairly enriches the France family and its tracks at the expense of the teams. The lawsuit directly challenges how the sport's massive $7.7 billion media deal is divided and threatens the very structure that has created unprecedented parity in recent years. While the teams argue the contracts are coercive, the reality is that all sports leagues are monopolies by nature, and this legal battle could break the sport's foundation in a way negotiation never would.

Shaping sim racing's future: Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, has launched a global survey asking the sim racing community for direct feedback on its esports efforts. The goal is to use the community's insights to develop future online championships and better understand what competitors want from online racing. This initiative follows previous FIA actions based on community feedback, including creating an official esports rulebook and giving away thousands of free iRacing subscriptions, proving they are serious about listening.

A manufacturer's melee: While the IMSA GTP driver's title is all but decided, the real fight is for brand bragging rights, as Porsche's once-massive lead has been slashed to just seven points over a charging Acura heading into the Petit Le Mans finale. The battle is just as fierce in the GTD PRO class, with four different manufacturers, led by Chevrolet, separated by only 80 points in a tight cluster. With everything on the line at Road Atlanta, these multi-million-dollar programs are focused on securing what many consider the most important prize: the championship that proves their car is the best.

When you think of motorsport dynasties, you probably picture a son following his father’s tracks. But the Sainz family? They broke the mold. This isn’t a story of imitation; it’s a story of translation—how a core philosophy of winning was mastered in two of the most punishingly different arenas in all of racing.

First, there’s Carlos Sainz Sr, a man nicknamed 'El Matador' for a reason. He’s a titan who put Spain on the motorsport map by conquering the World Rally Championship not once, but twice. For most, that’s a Hall of Fame career. For Sainz, it was just the first act.

After dominating rally, he reinvented himself in the most brutal event on the planet: the Dakar Rally. He didn't just compete; he dominated, winning the multi-week off-road nightmare four times with four different car manufacturers. His latest win came in 2024 at the age of 61, proving that his legendary work ethic and meticulous attention to detail are timeless.

Growing up with a legend for a father comes with a certain pressure, but Carlos Sainz Jr. never tried to be a copy. Inspired by his hero Fernando Alonso, he set his sights on the pinnacle racing: Formula 1.

His journey has been a masterclass in adaptability—a core Sainz trait. He’s thrived at multiple teams, from Toro Rosso and McLaren to the pressure cooker of Ferrari, where he became a Grand Prix winner. His victory at Singapore in 2023, where he was the only non-Red Bull driver to win all season, wasn't just fast; it was a brilliant display of strategy and intelligence that cemented his place among F1's elite.

Here’s the secret sauce to the Sainz dynasty: their bond isn't just a one-way street of fatherly advice. It’s a high-performance partnership.

It's a symbiotic relationship where insights from the F1 grid are used to conquer the Saudi desert, and lessons in grit from a rally legend are applied at 200 mph. They aren’t just father and son; they are two elite athletes making each other better, proving that the DNA of a champion transcends any single discipline.

Some people get a job to pay the bills; others get a job to fund a racing addiction. For Daniel Human, it was definitely the latter. After being born in South Africa and moving to the USA at 15, Daniel recently relocated to Indianapolis in 2023, positioning himself in the heart of American motorsport to support his passion.

That passion runs deep. At just 16, thinking it would be a cheaper path to the track, he took on the massive project of building his own race car—a lesson in both engineering and economics, he jokes. This hands-on experience has fueled a lifelong love for track days and a clear goal: getting fast enough to compete for a full season in Spec Miata. When he isn't turning laps or thinking about turning laps, Daniel applies his technical skills to coding and CAD design.

You can follow Daniel's journey on Instagram: @Daniel.human