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eNASCAR IGNITE Weekly: August 22, 2019

August 22nd, 2019 by

Only two more chances remain for eNASCAR IGNITE Series drivers to secure their spot in this year’s championship race at Martinsville Speedway. But if Parker Retzlaff’s performances over the first two weeks of the playoffs are any indication, it’s not going to be an easy road. Retzlaff took his second victory in as many races … Read the Rest »

Casey Kirwan Earns First Win in eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series’ Return to Bristol

August 21st, 2019 by Jason Lofing

Casey Kirwan passed Zack Novak with five laps remaining to earn his first eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series victory as the series returned to Bristol Motor Speedway after a several-year hiatus. Kirwan, who started seventh, first took the lead during the final green flag run, and used lap traffic and the bottom groove to make … Read the Rest »

iRacing Downshift #8: Matt Malone, PEAK Preview, and Real-World Recap

August 20th, 2019 by

On this week’s iRacing Downshift, popular streamer Matt Malone drops in for an interview about all things iRacing (and occasionally not iRacing)! We also look ahead to an exciting eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series regular season finale from Bristol, discuss Matt DiBenedetto’s performance in real-world NASCAR action, and look at a wild first-lap crash … Read the Rest »

eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series Preview: Bristol

August 20th, 2019 by

The last race of the eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series regular season always has the potential to be a wild card event, but tonight’s event at Bristol Motor Speedway just might take that to the next level. SPOTTER GUIDE: Click here That’s because Bristol hasn’t been a part of the schedule since before most of … Read the Rest »

Blake Matjoulis Takes Over World of Outlaws Late Model Points Lead at Limaland

August 20th, 2019 by

Kendal Tucker and Alex Bergeron’s misfortune proved to be Blake Matjoulis’ gain on Monday night. After starting the event six points out of the championship lead, Matjoulis rode consistent lap times to his second victory of the 2019 iRacing World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model World Championship season at Limaland Motorsports Park. After winning … Read the Rest »

Jim Beaver eSports Launches Fan Vote for Darlington Throwback Paint Scheme

August 20th, 2019 by

Darlington Throwback weekend is coming, both for the real-world Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series. With plenty of iconic retro looks to choose from, this year’s event should be especially exciting for iRacing’s top professionals, as the presence of real-world teams in the series adds even more legitimacy and flair … Read the Rest »

World of Outlaws Late Model Preview: Limaland

August 19th, 2019 by

Six points. That’s all that separates Kendal Tucker, Alex Bergeron, and Blake Matjoulis in the iRacing World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model World Championship standings coming into tonight’s action from Limaland Motorsports Park. That’s less than a driver earns for a heat victory, and yet it’s this razor-thin margin that currently decides who’s leading … Read the Rest »

eNASCAR IGNITE Weekly: August 15, 2019

August 15th, 2019 by

For the first time in series history, the eNASCAR IGNITE Series made the switch from Legends cars to the NASCAR Whelen Tour Modified last Thursday with an event at Richmond Raceway. 50 of the top youth racers on the iRacing service has their first crack at an IGNITE playoff race in the ground-pounders, and will … Read the Rest »

iRacing Developer Blog: S4 Updates to the Dynamic Track Model

August 15th, 2019 by Dan Garrison

My name is Dan Garrison, and I am a Senior Software Engineer with iRacing. I was recently on the iRacing Downshift weekly podcast discussing some exciting changes coming to the dynamic track model. The feedback has been great, and I wanted to take a few moments to follow up with more detail. For those who … Read the Rest »

Porsche and iRacing Prepare For Busy Months Ahead With Trade Shows, Supercup Races

August 14th, 2019 by

2019 has been a massive year for the partnership between iRacing and Porsche, starting with the inaugural Porsche Esports Supercup and expanding to multiple special events throughout the year. The next two months will see a number of exciting races—here’s what iRacers and fans alike can look forward to: August 30-31: Porsche SimRacing Trophy at … Read the Rest »