All News: Open Wheel Racing

Race Preview: IndyCar iRacing Challenge American Red Cross Grand Prix

March 28th, 2020 by

Who knew that the first official NTT IndyCar Series race with the series’ brand new Aeroscreen would take place on iRacing? Unfortunately, this year’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg was halted before the green flag could drop on the race itself, but a majority of this year’s drivers—plus some very special guests—will get to … Read the Rest »

NTT INDYCAR SERIES STARS SET FOR INDYCAR IRACING CHALLENGE

March 26th, 2020 by NTT IndyCar Series

A full field of NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers, including reigning series champion Josef Newgarden and 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud, is set to compete virtually in the inaugural INDYCAR iRacing Challenge on Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. ET. The entry list represents 15 different teams or organizations currently competing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES … Read the Rest »

Lionheart Retro Series: Sandman Strikes First in Retro Opener

March 25th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

George Sandman fired the opening salvo in the battle for the 2020 Lionheart Retro Series presented by DMLC Racing Channel championship. The second-year driver scored the second win of his career against a stacked field, edging defending champion Ryan Otis by 0.021 seconds to win the DMLC Racing Channel Grand Prix of Miami at Homestead-Miami … Read the Rest »

INDYCAR IRACING CHALLENGE TO FEATURE SEVERAL SERIES STARS

March 20th, 2020 by NTT IndyCar Series

INDYCAR is going racing again, virtually that is. INDYCAR and iRacing, the world’s premier motorsports racing simulation, are partnering to currently stage six virtual race events featuring a stellar lineup of current NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers and possibly some special guests beginning Saturday, March 28. Each race will be streamed live on indycar.com for the … Read the Rest »

Race Preview: Team Redline Pro Fun Cup

March 17th, 2020 by

As real-world motorsport pauses in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, iRacing will preview and recap a series of events featuring real-world drivers competing on iRacing, with event links, entry lists, and more as they are made available. Date: Sunday, March 15 Time: 3PM ET/12PM PT Car/Track: Formula 3 at Circuit Zandvoort Stream: iRacing eSports … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Harrington scores season-opening win at Homestead

March 16th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Connor Harrington made a statement Wednesday night. The second year driver in the Lionheart IndyCar Series presented by First Medical Equipment captured his second-career victory after a thrilling battle with Chris Stofer and Joe Hassert over the final laps of the First Medical Equipment 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. “What a great race,” said Harrington. “Chris … Read the Rest »

Lionheart Racing Series Announces HyperX as Official Gaming Peripheral Partner

March 11th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

The Lionheart Racing Series will enter a new era in 2020 by announcing that HyperX, a leading manufacturer of gaming hardware, is now the title sponsor and Official Gaming Peripheral Partner of the racing series. The Lionheart Racing Series powered by HyperX utilizes iRacing simulation software and features three fixed-setup open-wheel series competing in over … Read the Rest »

Lionheart Retro Series: Photo Finish! Otis Edges Clymer in Closest Lionheart Finish

September 24th, 2019 by Jason Galvin

Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLdEwm7c6fc Fans watching the Lionheart Retro Series presented by ButtKicker Thursday night will not soon forget what they witnessed. As championship points leader Ryan Otis, David Clymer and Chad Dalton came roaring out of turn four on the final lap of the Plasma-Tracks 200 at Michigan International Speedway, the trio fanned out three-wide. Clymer … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Big Joe Breaks Three Year Winless Streak, Captures Michigan Crown

September 24th, 2019 by Jason Galvin

Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byOuCch8988 The Big Joe Show is back. After two seasons away from victory lane, Big Joe Hassert returned with a vengeance, taking the lead on the final lap and holding off Tony Showen and Brian Yaczik to win the Sim Racers 4 Mental Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway. “It feels good to get … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Stiff Competition Not Enough to Stop Blocker at Monza

August 27th, 2019 by Jason Galvin

Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY27kA1MrNU For the first time all season, Adam Blocker faced a challenge on a road course. Ultimately, it did not matter. The defending champion in the Lionheart IndyCar Series presented by First Medical Equipment pulled away following the first pit stop to win the Plasma-Tracks Grand Prix of Monza, the inaugural event for the … Read the Rest »