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Entrepreneur
a day ago
- Automotive
- Entrepreneur
What Race Car Drivers Know That Most Entrepreneurs Don't
From having the right pit crew members to proper pacing, many strategies deployed by race car drivers on the track can be used by aspiring entrepreneurs to drive growth. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Living a full life outside of our careers gives us many opportunities to continue growing. Outside interests beyond family and friends can expand our horizons and ideas of what's possible. For me, that's studying the art of car racing. I appreciate how drivers are prepared from every angle, like prepping the car, assessing the competition and determining where and when to take risks. And I've found that the strategies deployed on the track translate well to running a successful business. Race car drivers and entrepreneurs all want to move fast and win. Beating your business competition and other cars on the racetrack both require accelerating at the perfect time. Case in point: Labor Day is now known as the time when Starbucks brings back its Pumpkin Spice latte. While that might feel early, Starbucks benefits from holiday weekend spending and while also tapping into the anticipation of the fall season. Putting the right foundation in place Pit Crew: Few things define teamwork as well as a pit crew. From the tactical direction of the crew chief to the strength of the tire changer and jack man, to the communication skills of the spotter, pit crews work seamlessly at remarkable speeds to prepare their car for the next lap and eventually the finish line. Your job is to be an agile crew chief. This could mean empowering mid-level managers to make operational calls, much like a pit crew places trust in their jackman. Or giving your marketing team the ability to practice flexible spending so they can quickly capitalize on new opportunities. It's also your job to set the tone, communicate objectives clearly and ensure everyone is aligned when it comes to roles, tactics, timelines and outcomes. Tire Pressure: Tires are a foundational element of a car, much like a strategic plan is the foundation of a viable business. Tire pressure allows drivers to optimize their handling and achieve faster lap times — it's all about the contact patch between the tires and the road. If you don't have the tire pressure right, you risk losing control during turns. Likewise, a strategic business plan gives you the ability to create alignment and achieve faster results without losing control when the unexpected happens. It gives you control and speed, and a clear view of what's working and what's not. Competitive Intel: Successfully competing means knowing who or what you are up against. Each of your competitors has some advantage. Like race car teams, you need to know the track record of your competitors — where they have succeeded and faltered, the strengths and weaknesses of team members, the amount of fuel/capital they have — and use that intel to your advantage. Get educated. Tools like Crayon share real-time insights gleaned from your competitors' digital footprints, while social listening platforms like Sprout Social offer competitor reports and performance tracking across social networks. It's not just about driving fast but driving smart. When you know the track inside out, you can clearly visualize winning the race. Related: How to Gain a Competitive Edge: 4 Key Questions to Ask When Analyzing Your Competitors Driving growth Fuel Level: Think of motor fuel as your sales and marketing expenditures. You need to know how much fuel you have left in the tank. Do you front-load your pitstops (and sales/marketing expenditures) to start out strong and then conserve for the rest of the race? Or do you make more pit stops toward the end of the race (and end of the year), so you have enough fuel to get across the finish line? A SaaS company might invest heavily in Q1 ad spend to acquire annual subscribers early. There's no right answer here, as it depends on your revenue model and resources. But knowing what works best for your venture is critical for a successful year-end. Related: 5 Strategies to Know As You Scale Your Business Pacing: Perhaps one of the most important elements of car racing and running a business is determining your pace. As a track has different sections that require different speeds, so does the growth trajectory of your business. In racing, drivers often start at a moderate pace to preserve fuel and tire life on long races to avoid unnecessary wear and tear in those initial laps. Running a business is a long race, so you need to balance moderate pacing with those "push to pass" moments, when you strategically fuel a burst of acceleration to overtake your competitors. This could mean launching a feature during a competitor's PR crisis or offering limited-time pricing in a peak demand season. Other pacing factors can include funding levels, product/market fit, cost of customer acquisition, market timing, scalability and more. This is where you lean on your business strategy as a guide in determining your business's optimal pacing. Related: Delegating Doesn't Mean You Lose Control — It Means You Maximize Your Impact. Here's How to Do It Effectively. Crossing the finish line When you're racing a car, crossing the finish line is the end of the race. In running a business, it means achieving sustainable, profitable growth. That feat takes all of the above strategies, combined with your leadership skills in risk management, adaptability and innovation. And most importantly, vision and conviction. As racer Dale Earnhardt once said, "The winner ain't the one with the fastest car. It's the one who refuses to lose."
Washington Post
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Washington Post
Indy 500 rookie Robert Shwartzman crashes into crew members on pit road, ending his improbable run
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookie Robert Shwartzman's memorable month of May ended with a terrifying crash on pit road. Shwartzman, who bested some of the best drivers in the world to win the pole a week earlier, was coming into his stall after 87 laps when he locked up his brakes. That sent his red, green and white car — the colors of the flag of Italy, where Prema Racing is based — sliding into four of his crew members, one of whom had to be taken away on a stretcher.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet Manuel, the new Pit Crew stud on 'Drag Race All Stars 10'
Instagram (@manuelkornisiuk); Paramount+ Manuel Kornisiuk, a.k.a. Manúk, on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10; Manuel Kornisiuk via Instagram. The double premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 started with a bang: Not only is the competition heating up in bracket 1, but fans also got to meet a brand-new Pit Crew member appearing on the show. The man appearing between Bryce Eilenberg and Bruno Alcantara in episode 2 of All Stars 10 is called Manuel. The actor, model, and musician — who has a different stage name for music — is from Argentina, but lives in Australia. So, without further ado, scroll through to learn more about the latest addition to the Pit Crew! Manuel is an actor, model, and musician uses a different name for his music career: Manúk. Manuel was born in Argentina, but he eventually moved to Australia, as noted in an interview with DA MAN. The publication also highlighted that Manuel "garnered significant attention" for starring as Hunter Rodriguez in the 2023 film The Winner Takes It All. "I come from a small city called Santa Rosa," Manuel told DA MAN in an interview from January 2025. "For a long time, I felt like something was missing and that I didn't quite fit in. There was this internal struggle within me that drove me to explore new places. I believe that many people go through similar experiences at least once in their lives. I spent the first few years after high school in Argentina, but eventually, I decided I wanted to move somewhere completely different." Manúk currently has 21,000 monthly listeners and 1,800 followers on Spotify. Most of his listeners on the music streaming platform come from Australia and Brazil. "Manúk is a visionary Argentinian artist based in Sydney, drawing inspiration from personal changes and emotions while infusing his music with what feels authentic to him," Manúk's bio on Spotify reads. "His sound seamlessly blends smooth R&B rhythms with a Latin spice, pushing the boundaries of the pop genre. With a unique style and vibrant performances, Manúk is making waves in the music scene." Manúk has been releasing music since 2020. However, the latest Pit Crew member has yet to drop an album or EP. His most popular songs include "Overstimulated," "Follow Me," "Hawái," and "Love Letters," to name a few. In his DA MAN interview, Manuel explained that "Overstimulated" is "about falling in love and jumping into something super scary, like how it is when you give yourself to a new person." Manúk - No Brainer On YouTube, Manúk's official channel has 1,080 subscribers as of this writing. The musician, actor, model, and Pit Crew member released a music video for "No Brainer" two weeks ago, on April 26. Thus far, Manuel only has two credits on IMDb: 2023's The Winner Takes It All and 2024's Perfect Boy Next Door. Both of those credits have Manuel listed as an actor. Fans can follow Manuel's Instagram page, @manuelkornisiuk, which already has over 230,000 followers even prior to his appearance on All Stars 10. On TikTok, you can follow Manuel under @manukmusic_. Keep scrolling to check out more pictures of Manuel Kornisiuk, a.k.a. Manúk — and make sure to watch the first two episodes of , now streaming on .
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newman's Own, Inc. Kicks Off "Pay What You Want" Food Truck Tour on Tax Day
Customers choose what they pay for Newman's Own food and drinks, with 100% of the proceeds going to Newman's Own Foundation to help kids who face adversity. WESTPORT, Conn., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newman's Own, Inc., the food and beverage company known for delicious, high-quality ingredients and giving 100% of its profits away, announces the first stop of its "Pay What You Want" Food Truck tour. On April 15, National Tax Day, the Food Truck will park near Bryant Park on 40th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Customers can decide what they pay for Newman's Own pizzas, salads, cookies, coffee and even dog treats, with every dollar going to Newman's Own Foundation to help kids who face adversity. With 1 in 5 U.S. children living in food insecure households, according to USDA Economic Research Service's 2023 report, "Household Food Security in the United States in 2023," the tour aims to raise $500,000 by asking: How much is a slice or salad worth to you when every dollar helps kids? Running through October, the "Pay What You Want" Food Truck will travel the eastern seaboard and southern U.S., rotating the menu to offer consumers several ways to help reach the donation goal. On April 15, Newman's Own will also kick off a nationwide casting call for "Paul's Pit Crew," paying homage to Paul Newman's racing career. The brand ambassadors will travel to key locations with the Food Truck, sharing behind-the-scenes moments and impact of the initiative on social media. Interested candidates will soon be able to apply on the Newman's Own website; the company will announce the selected ambassador in May. "We're excited to bring back the Pay What You Want Food Truck bigger and better than before, flipping the script this Tax Day," said Rob Master, Chief Marketing Officer of Newman's Own, Inc. "With an expanded tour, hundreds of stops and the search for Paul's Pit Crew, we'll reach more communities than ever and benefit more children in the process." The Pay What You Want Food Truck first launched last year serving pizza and making over 20 stops to test the power of the pay-what-you-want model. Across all cities, customers paid more than the average retail prices, proving that people give generously when they know their purchase makes a difference. This year, the truck will visit communities surrounding cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Charlotte and Atlanta, bringing delicious meals and snacks made from high-quality, recognizable-ingredients to local, family-friendly events. Inspired by company founder Paul Newman's original mission, the Pay What You Want Food Truck builds on Newman's Own long-standing "Give it All Away" model, where 100% of profits go to the Foundation and its mission to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. Since 1982, Paul Newman and Newman's Own Foundation have donated more than $600 million to good causes—all funded by the millions of consumers who purchase Newman's Own products. Today, Newman's Own Foundation grantee partners promote nutritious food in schools, support Indigenous food justice, and through SeriousFun Children's Network, create positive childhood experiences for kids living with serious illnesses. "We are proud to see the Pay What You Want Food Truck continuing Paul Newman's legacy of radical giving," said Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation. "Whether people choose to 'pay' $1.00, $10.00, or $100.00 for a slice or a salad, it's in fact a donation to the Foundation and our mission, to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity." To learn more about the Newman's Own Pay What You Want Food Truck tour, visit or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. To learn more about Newman's Own, visit To learn more about Newman's Own Foundation, visit About Newman's Own, Own is a brand of delicious, high-quality food and beverage products with a unique business model for good. 100% of the profits and royalties made from the sale of Newman's Own products go to Newman's Own Foundation in service of its mission, to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. Learn more at Media ContactMckenzie Millermmiller@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Newman's Own
