The Pits Are Open November 3, 2026 - Volume 2 / Issue 44

My thoughts about the week…A young driver can spend a decade climbing the racing ladder, raise and spend millions of dollars, win races and championships, and still reach the top without a place to go. See my article below...


On this week's "The Pits Are Open Show" - This Week's Amazing Guests - Champion Sim Racer Will Callegari and Sponsorship Legend Kim Skildom-Reid

Thanks for reading, Will Marotti :)

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Sponsorship Author and Legend

Kim Skildum-Reid

Kim Skildum-Reid is an internationally recognized sponsorship strategist, bestselling author, and founder of Power Sponsorship, a Sydney-based consultancy serving clients around the world.


With a career spanning decades, Kim has established herself as a leading authority on sponsorship strategy, helping brands and organizations maximize the value of their partnerships through innovative thinking, measurable results, and practical execution.


Known for her direct, no-nonsense approach, Kim challenges conventional sponsorship practices and provides clients with actionable strategies designed to deliver meaningful results. She personally oversees all consulting, training, and advisory engagements, ensuring clients benefit directly from her extensive experience.


Her work has taken her across the globe, advising organizations in markets ranging from North America and Europe to Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Champion SIM Race Driver

William J Callegari

At just 26 years old, William J. Callegari is building an impressive career at the intersection of real-world motorsports and competitive sim racing. With experience as a driver-in-the-loop specialist and private development driver, Callegari has worked with a wide range of race cars, from junior formula machinery to high-performance prototypes and sports cars.


In the virtual racing world, Callegari has competed at the highest levels, including the prestigious FIA F4 eSports Global Championship and the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series. One of his proudest achievements is earning the coveted iRacing Pro/WC license, recognizing his skill and competitiveness among elite sim racers.


With a combination of technical knowledge, racing experience, and determination, Callegari represents a new generation of drivers embracing both traditional motorsports and the rapidly evolving world of professional sim racing.

Catch this week's episode Thursday night 11/5 at 6:00 PM ET on SPEED SPORT 1 available on Amazon Prime, Roku, Apple TV and other streaming services.

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