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Blancpain GT Qualification Begins with Star-Studded Lineup
October 16th, 2015 by Jaime Baker
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 Jaime Baker
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 Jaime Baker
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 Jaime Baker
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 Jaime Baker
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 Jaime Baker
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 »
Huttu Takes Fifth iRacing World Championship Grand Prix Series Title
October 13th, 2015 by Kevin Bobbitt
Greger Huttu further cemented his reputation as the world’s premier sim racer by winning the 2015 iRacing.com World Championship Grand Prix Series, his fifth title in the six year history of the series. Huttu, of Vaasa, Finland, captured eight wins in 15 starts en route to the title to best Germany’s Martin Krönke and fellow … Read the Rest »
Lopez Jr Plays his Cards to Perfection
October 13th, 2015 by Jaime Baker
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 »
Skip Barber 2k World Cup – Nassi Returns and Wins
October 8th, 2015 by Jaime Baker
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 »
Humpe Wins 2015 NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze Series Powered by iRacing.com
October 7th, 2015 by Kevin Bobbitt
Kenny Humpe of Charlotte, N.C. capped an impressive season of sim racing by claiming the 2015 NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze Series Powered by iRacing.com™ championship, his first ever title in the premier NASCAR-sanctioned online racing series. The 24-year-old driver captured five wins and seven more top-10 finishes to best two-time champion Ray Alfalla for the title. … Read the Rest »