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The Giz shakes up Sonoma

August 16th, 2011 by

Round Two of the sensationally popular iRacing V8 Supercar Series, presented by Bigpond Sport, arrived at Infineon Raceway, Sonoma. While Round One at Mosport was claimed by the reigning series champ, Madison Down did not have it all his own way, having to work through some obstacles in Mitch McLeod and Mick Claridge. This time … Read the Rest »

Luis Takes Mid-Ohio Honors

August 15th, 2011 by

After 85 bruising laps around the virtual Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Hugo Luis claimed his second race victory of the 2011 iRacing.com NVIDIA Grand Prix Series – narrowing the gap on World Championship leader Klaus Kivekäs in the process and solidifying his credentials as a candidate for the 2011 title. Starting on the front row … Read the Rest »

iRacer Profile: Sam Edwards

August 13th, 2011 by

In many racing circles “Squirrel” would not necessarily be a nickname of endearment connoting – in most circles – an excitable, unpredictable driver.  Yet, Sam Edwards proudly carries the bushy-tailed rodent’s handle and although he may be excitable, he’s anything but unpredictable.   In 2011 Season 2, for example, you could have set your watch (figuratively … Read the Rest »

Caudill to Drive JR Motorsports Late Model

August 11th, 2011 by

Longtime iRacer Jim Caudill Jr. has been selected to drive a JR Motorsports Chevrolet in two upcoming late model races at Motor Mile Speedway (Radford, VA).  The announcement was made by JRM co-owner and general manager Kelley Earnhardt, who revealed that Caudill will pilot the No.  88 Chevrolet in races on August 13 and 20, … Read the Rest »

Majors Majors in NASCAR Class A

August 11th, 2011 by

The twelve week countdown to the NASCAR iRacing Pro Series started last week at Pocono Raceway, with iRacers from all over the world tackling the “Tricky Triangle.” Getting the 3,450 pound, 750+ Chevrolet Impala around the tri-cornered, bumpy, odd ball of a track is no easy task. With that being said, many Class A drivers … Read the Rest »

Justin Lukes Wins at Silverstone

August 11th, 2011 by

Silverstone’s Historic Grand Prix Circuit was the site of the Red Sox Racing League’s final race of the 2011 Season Two schedule.  Located in Towcester, Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom, the Historic Grand Prix Circuit at Silverstone is a lightning fast 3.142 mile layout consisting of sixteen corners.  The “Farina British Grand Prix 29” promised … Read the Rest »

Untamed, Kline Top Week 1 at Irwindale

August 11th, 2011 by

2011 Season 3 of the highly competition NASCAR iRacing.com Tour Modified Series got started with a bang on Week 1 as Untamed Motorsports drew first blood with Shane Kline topping the point charts after three days of online racing at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. Kline, who represents the Carolina club, led a top five which … Read the Rest »

Marcos, Schon Shine at Lime Rock

August 10th, 2011 by

Though Daniel Schon won the highest rated race of the week, Alvaro Marcos had the last laugh when it came to the NVIDIA Cup point standings in the opening week of competition in 2011 Season 3a.  The NVIDIA Cup Series headed to Lime Rock Park this week for Round One of the four week mini-season … Read the Rest »

Gelink Resumes at Summit Point

August 10th, 2011 by

2011 Season 3 of the Thrustmaster Mustang Challenge the began the same way as Season 2 ended: with Dave Gelink (Benelux) showing the same extreme muscle that carried him to the Season 2 title.  Week 1 challenged the sim racers to take-on the technical, but fun 1.98-mile, 10-turn Summit Point Raceway located in West Virginia.  … Read the Rest »

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

August 9th, 2011 by

A lot of people have built their own home-made racing simulators.  Technically, anyone who has fastened a steering wheel to a desk has already started to build their simulator, but many people stop building their simulator the day their first wheel arrives.  I am not one of those people. Let me give you a bit … Read the Rest »