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Strong Start for IndyCar iRacing League

October 16th, 2015 by

The official IndyCar sim racing season got off to a strong start on Tuesday, with several thousand viewers tuning in for the live broadcast of the opening round at Phoenix, a race won by Tim Holgate from Brandons Traino and Trost. The 16th Street Racing League – a collaboration between IndyCar, iRacing and RACER – … Read the Rest »

Blancpain GT Qualification Begins with Star-Studded Lineup

October 16th, 2015 by

Greger Huttu, Enzo Bonito, Wyatt Gooden, Jake Stergios, Rens Broekman; These are just a few of the names which are synonymous with the sim-racing term affectionately known as ‘alien.’  To be classified as such, one must be more than just fast but, rather, ridiculously fast.  Referencing the movie Space Balls, these drivers can be racing … Read the Rest »

Twice as Nice: de Jonge Sweeps the Brickyard

October 15th, 2015 by

For the second time in two weeks, Michel de Jonge found himself sipping on the winner’s milk in victory lane the the virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway, leading all but four laps en route to a near-perfect victory in the RaceCentre 93 for the Lionheart IndyCar Series on the road course at IMS. “That was a … Read the Rest »

Strong Spirit

October 14th, 2015 by

Even the most gifted athletes eventually lose a step.  The wise ones prepare for that eventuality while they are still performing at a high level, knowing the day will inevitably come when the flesh will weaken even though the spirit remains strong. No racer exudes more spirit than Massimiliano (aka Max, aka Mad Max) Papis.  … Read the Rest »

iRacing Community Contributes Almost US$10,000 to Member’s Medical Bill

October 13th, 2015 by

Editor’s note:  The following article appeared on Player2.net.au: All too regularly in the days of the internet do we hear stories of toxic game communities and the kinds of problems that can manifest in them, largely due to some the underlying attitudes of their members. However, in stark contrast to the usual horror of online … Read the Rest »

Last Week in SRF

October 13th, 2015 by

The Spec Racer Ford Challenge kicked-off the season at Watkins Glen International, with nearly 600 sim racers participating in the first week of racing. Competitors for the championship were looking to get off to a good start and work towards dethroning last season’s champion Felipe Farinelli. Kevin Vaughn led the charge with a 194 point … Read the Rest »

iRacing League to Pit INDYCAR Pros, Amateurs in Virtual Season

October 13th, 2015 by

  Racers can never get enough racing. That’s the impetus behind the new Verizon IndyCar Series simulated racing league, a collaborative effort among INDYCAR, iRacing and RACER magazine to establish a top-notch online racing game with professionals from the Verizon IndyCar Series and Mazda Road to Indy competing alongside invited standout amateur virtual racers. The … Read the Rest »

Lopez Jr Plays his Cards to Perfection

October 13th, 2015 by

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps hosted the third week of the iRacing Pro Mazda championship.  Located deep in the digital Ardennes forest, it makes for a picturesque location for a racing circuit, a very long 7km circuit at that. On a track with the slipstream effect as strong as it is in the Pro Mazdas it would … Read the Rest »

Behind the Scenes: The NASCAR Peak Antifreeze Series powered by iRacing.com – Last One Out, Hit the Lights

October 12th, 2015 by

It was January 17th, 2011 when we finished up the final race in the Pro Series and I told Nick, “Man, I hope I never have to do this job using only the broadcast again.”  Back then, we only had spectator slots in the race sessions, and they filled up fast.  I wasn’t quick enough … Read the Rest »

Skip Barber 2k World Cup – Nassi Returns and Wins

October 8th, 2015 by

After a dominating win by Philip Leybaert at Lime Rock, the 2k Cup moved on to Philip Island this week. This was expected to be a much different race due to Philip Island’s long straights and wide corners. The championship standings are still settling after starting the season at the Motegi oval. Philip Island should … Read the Rest »