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NiS Open Garage: Richmond

April 24th, 2014 by

This week’s column might have been titled “Changes” as we have seen a few changes in iRacing’s sim model to replicate the recent rules changes in NASCAR. Changes to the spoiler, ride height and — most importantly — the tire model have some cheering while others are scratching their heads wondering how they are going … Read the Rest »

Majeski Takes Inaugural Super Late Model Title

April 24th, 2014 by

The first season in the NASCAR iRacing.com Super Late Model Series is in the books after what most would classify as a great season filled with exciting racing and heart pounding action.  Ty Majeski took the overall championship with PJ Stergios and Joe Quinn following closely behind.  Just 71 points separated Majeski from Stergios; Quinn … Read the Rest »

Lanpheer Holds-off Dietzel for Radical Title

April 23rd, 2014 by

Midwest’s Tom Lanpheer held of a strong challenge to take the overall and Division 1 Radical Racing Challenge titles for 2014 Season 1. Series veteran Maurice Dietzel ultimately fell just 39 points short in his quest for the championship and finished 46 points up on third placed Kimi Asumaniemi. Overall 760 drivers entered at least … Read the Rest »

Crossno Conquers Indy

April 22nd, 2014 by

The final week of the 2014 Season 1 iRacing.com IndyCar Oval Series sent the series to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A season high 164 drivers participated in the sim racing competition throughout the week. The stories of the week were the abilities to keep momentum and to keep pace with the front runners. Randy … Read the Rest »

Moreno Captures GT3 Challenge Championship!

April 22nd, 2014 by

After 12 grueling weeks of intense, door-to-door sim racing, special congratulations are in order for Julian Rodriguez Moreno for winning the debut season of the iRacing.com GT3 Challenge Championship!  This season definitely had its share of ups and downs for Moreno. From an incident early in the season which took him out of the online … Read the Rest »

NTMv5, Wheel Colors, Traction Control, New Content Highlight Season 2 Build

April 22nd, 2014 by

iRacing.com’s 2014 Season 2 build sees a host of cars equipped with the New Tire Model V5, including the Gen6 stock cars, Class B Chevy Impala and Ford Mustang, Chevrolet COT, Silverado and National Impala, Star Mazda, HPD and Riley Daytona Prototype.  Adjustable traction control, together with a new level of backfire and crackle sounds, … Read the Rest »

“Crowning” the Champion

April 22nd, 2014 by

Yes, the puns are back one final time this season, as the three driver battle raced their way to the virtual beaches of South Florida to “Crown” the champion to Season 1 of the iRacing Silver Crown Cup. Heading to Homestead-Miami Speedway, Brandon Buchberger had a 39 point lead ahead of last Thursday’s race, and only had … Read the Rest »

NASCAR iRacing Series Open Garage

April 21st, 2014 by

Editor’s note — Later this week we will debut a new series of articles from veteran NASCAR mechanic Don Scott designed to offer some basic set-up tips to participants in NASCAR iRacing Series Open competition.  Read on to learn a little more about Don and what you can look forward to in the NiS Open … Read the Rest »

Comuni Closes the Gap at Montreal

April 21st, 2014 by

Picture it: you’re enjoying the scenery at Parc Jean-Drapeau on the Île Notre-Dame Island in Montreal. The weather is beautiful, the scent of nature permeates the air, and there is water on all sides of you. Suddenly, a pack of race cars goes flying by at speeds approaching 200 miles per hour. That is the … Read the Rest »

Next Up on Ask A Pro: Graham Rahal

April 21st, 2014 by

Verizon IndyCar Series star Graham Rahal will serve as the next Online Driving Instructor for the Road Racing Driver’s Club’s highly acclaimed SAFEisFAST website, which is now presented by Honda and features recently announced Worldwide Ambassador Dario Franchitti. From today until next Sunday, April 27, questions for Rahal can be posed by logging onto SAFEisFAST.com … Read the Rest »