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PheonIQ We Racing: Karting Team Joins RTA in Official Partnership
Rising Talent Academy are thrilled to announce their latest partnership with none other than karting and endurance racing team PheonIQ We Racing. The partnership was announced on June 10th, with both organisations agreeing to come together officially to develop talent and create opportunities within motorsport. By working together, they aim to support aspiring drivers, grow the community, and deliver exciting projects both on and off the track.
Finn Groom: Mini Challenge UK Rookie joins RTA as Official Brand Ambassador
Rising Talent Academy is thrilled to officially announce young racing driver and Mini Challenge UK rookie Finn Groom as our latest Brand Ambassador. Moving up from three impressive seasons in the 750 Motor Club Classic Stock Hatch Championship—where he ran a family-built XR2 Ford Fiesta—Finn is now showcasing his natural talent in the high-profile Mini Challenge UK series under the iconic number 91. In this feature article, we dive into Finn's inspiring background with his family-run team, All Groom Motorsport, the financial hurdles smaller teams face, and why RTA is proud to partner with a driver who perfectly represents grit, strategy, and the fight for financial inclusivity in motorsport.
The RTA Blueprint: Elevating the Next Generation of Motorsport
In an era where a driver’s off-track presence is as vital as their racing life, Rising Talent Academy serves as a high-octane media engine specialising in motorsport worker promotion and community storytelling, ensuring that raw talent receives the professional exposure required to navigate the modern motorsport landscape.
Papaya Rules: The Rise to Le Mans
McLaren have unveiled their new Hypercar, the McLaren MCL-HY, which is set to debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This project reconnects the brand with its historic Le Mans roots.
Jada Sheinwald: Social media star joins RTA as Brand Ambassador
Social media star Jada Sheinwald joins Rising Talent Academy as their second Brand Ambassador. The entire team at RTA are excited to welcome Jada on board in a long-lasting partnership.
Edward Glöckle: Racing Sensation becomes RTA Ambassador
Rising Talent Academy announces Edward Glöckle as its first Brand Ambassador outside the UK. This article highlights Edward's path into motorsport, his rapid progress and what his ambitions are for the year 2026.
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Rising Talent Talkers!
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 1: The Intro The Rising Talkers Talkers team sit down to answer some of your questions sent in via our social media and it was interesting to say the least!
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 2: Alexandria Kinsella-Evans. joins Rising Talent Talkers to discuss her history in sports, what inclusivity means to her and the struggles she experiences day to day as a young female in a male dominated sport.
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 3: Finn Groom joins Rising Talent Talkers to discuss racing in the industry with a small budget, his favourite tracks and what motorsports means to him.
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 4: Matt Prior joins Rising Talent Talkers to delve into the difficult moments on track, the fun encounters and everything in between!
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 5: Ben Buesnel joins Rising Talent Talkers to talk us through what his schedule looks like on a race weekend, the environment of working behind the scenes in motorsports and the important of social media branding for drivers.
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 6: Edward Glöckle joins Rising Talent Talkers talk us through his use of self-promotion, the mentality needed in the world of motorsports and his experience being a trans athlete.
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 7: Jada Sheinwald has successfully been shortlisted in the top 10 for the first ever F1 grid insiders and in this episode she talks us through her finding out the news, how she feels coming into the public vote and what this means to her!
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 8: Owen Turpin joins Rising Talent Talkers to tell us all about the struggles that come with the reality of racing on a budget, what he'd like to achieve in the future and what its like to race against friends on track!
Rising Talent Talkers Episode 9: Young Driver Sophie Moore joins Becca, Alice and Aj to talk about her financial struggles within grassroots motorsports and what kind of initiative is needed to continue despite the financial barriers.