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A Small World Gets Smaller – Thanks to iRacing

March 13th, 2013 by

While racing authentic digital versions of exciting cars on laser-scanned renditions of the world’s great tracks is undeniably iRacing’s number one draw, the chance to be part of a vibrant, international community of sim-racers surely rates among the biggest benefits enjoyed by the nearly 40,000 iRacers around the world.   From Atlanta to Zolder, countless friendships … Read the Rest »

Gilliland’s Last Lap Dash Beats Crawford in NiSWC Opener

March 13th, 2013 by

Adam Gilliland held-off Jared Crawford in a door-to-door battle to the checkered flag as the field wrecked behind them to win the season opener of the 2013 NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship at Daytona International Speedway. The win is Gilliland’s first victory in just five career NiSWC starts. “I had an amazing car in both … Read the Rest »

Luza’s Week in the Sun

March 11th, 2013 by

Week Five of the NASCAR iRacing.com Class B Series found its way to the Valley of the Sun and Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.  95 laps would be the task for each driver to see who could master the mile flat track in the Arizona desert.  Following last week’s events at the Daytona International … Read the Rest »

Lingvist Extends Lead; Lotus Take a Stranglehold

March 11th, 2013 by

Round 4 of the Lotus 79 Classic Teams Championship saw the field visit the perennial favourite, Watkins Glen. This classic race track generally sees a peak in participation but for some reason that didn’t materialize this season, although the participation remained consistent as 17 starts took place over the course of the week. Nicklas Lindqvist … Read the Rest »

Get to Know: Jason Karlavige

March 11th, 2013 by

Jason Karlavige, the 22 year from Pennsylvanian joined the iRacing.com service back in August of 2009. Like any oval iRacer, he started in the Legends car at tracks like Lanier National Speedway, and has since moved-up to running — and winning — in the Nationwide cars the Generation 5 Cup cars and the newly released … Read the Rest »

NiSWC Welcomes New Car, Drivers

March 11th, 2013 by

The NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship kicks off its fourth season Tuesday night at 9 pm eastern time with a brand new race car and 50 drivers ready to compete for the $10,500 championship prize. NASCAR’s new Generation 6 car makes its series debut Tuesday at Daytona as 49 drivers try to dethrone two-time defending … Read the Rest »

iRacer Profile: Tony Repussard

March 9th, 2013 by

It’s only natural to associate Tony Repussard with the iRacing Star Mazda Championship.  After all with four series titles and more than 120 race wins to his name, to say nothing of three time trial titles, the Frenchman has been a dominant force in Star Mazdas for the past couple of seasons. These days, however, … Read the Rest »

Getting Aholt of the Monster

March 9th, 2013 by

When it comes to tough racetracks around the world, you will be pressed to find one more difficult than Dover International Speedway. The 1-mile speedway with 24 degree high banks provides some of the most intense racing in NASCAR. That intensity is welcomed by some while others shy away from it. Almost 600 sim racers … Read the Rest »

Engström, Suominen On Top In England

March 8th, 2013 by

Week Five brought the iRacing.com GRAND-AM Sports Car Series to the grassy hills of Brands Hatch, located in Kent, England. The 2.301 mile (3.703 km) circuit consists of 9 turns on the “Grand Prix” configuration which was utilized. In the prototype class, 223 drivers entered a race, 144 placed qualifying laps, and 47 completed a … Read the Rest »

Welcome to Miles’ House

March 8th, 2013 by

Week Five of the NASCAR iRacing.com Class C Series (fixed setup) makes a trip into Delaware to pay a visit to Miles the Monster and Dover International Speedway. Over 1,700 sim racers took the green flag for at least one race during the week all with the same goal—win. Even though many set out to … Read the Rest »