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HPP Simulation Series Storms into Homestead; Chrobok Leaves Miami Riding a Wave of Momentum

January 18th, 2016 by Ken Rodriguez

Homestead, FL – The drivers of the HPP Simulation Grand National Series roared onto the high banks of the Homestead-Miami Speedway last Wednesday night for Round Two of the 2016 season. Forty sim racers took to the track for 100 laps of intense sim racing action on the fast-paced 1.5-mile speedway.

Nassi Takes Straight Third Skip Barber 2k World Cup Win

January 16th, 2016 by Paul Malokas

The last two weeks of the Skip Barber 2k World Cup have been a display of domination by Mikko Nassi. Nassi has taken pole and dominated on his way to two straight wins. This week the championship moved to Homestead road course A and saw the return of former series champion Vinicius Rocha. Homestead road … Read the Rest »

Darren Manning’s iAdvance Motorsports to Sponsor Virtual Indycar Series

January 15th, 2016 by David Phillips

Indycar driver Darren Manning’s iAdvance Motorsports has been named a presenting sponsor for the iAdvance Motorsports Indycar Elite Series, a 12-race series league running from February 12 – August 14 using the iRacing motorsports simulation service. The virtual championship will closely follow the schedule of the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series, utilizing many of the tracks … Read the Rest »

Vortex Brings the Goods to Blancpain Endurance

January 14th, 2016 by Paul Slavonik

iRacing’s Blancpain Endurance Series kicked-off another week of GT3 racing as the series descended upon Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. For three-hours, sim racers navigated the hybrid circuit which featured high attrition rates during the online races. One of two Known throughout the virtual world as Vortex SimRacing #111, Luis Rodriguez and Massimo Erra had it all … Read the Rest »

Pit Strategy, Wild Last Lap Decide Power Series Opener

January 12th, 2016 by Corey Davis

The ITSR Power Series began its eleventh season with 100 laps of online racing at the Michigan International Speedway. It’s a track that’s no stranger to long stretches of green-flag racing in the real world and the virtual one, and that was true again this time. However, this race was spiced up with fuel saving, … Read the Rest »

Robage Won’t be Denied, Wins Atlanta Thriller

January 11th, 2016 by Jason Galvin

Six weeks after losing the lead in the final corner at Phoenix, Jason Robarge found a way to hang on over the final few hundred feet in a thrilling three-wide finish in the Deadzone Racing 150 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Robarge edged Dan Geren and series champion Jake Wright, both of whom finished within .078 … Read the Rest »

Whitson Keeps His Cool in the Desert

January 9th, 2016 by Michael Chrobok

Winds of change swept across the Arizona desert last Wednesday as the HPP Simulation Grand National Series arrived at Phoenix International Raceway to kick off its 2016 season. New drivers and teams made their debut, fan-favorites found homes in different places, and cars were wrapped in the colors of fresh sponsors hoping to gain exposure … Read the Rest »

Safety in Modern Motorsports: Predicting the Impossible

January 8th, 2016 by Matt Holden

  Rush is one of my favorite movies ever.  Not only does it make viewers relive one of the most intense rivalries in Formula 1’s history, it puts you right in the middle of one of the most dangerous times in motorsports.  The movie starts with one of the most poignant quotes I’ve heard relating … Read the Rest »

Pure Racing Team Dominates in Brazil

January 8th, 2016 by Paul Slavonik

The iRacing.com Blancpain Endurance Series concluded another round of GT3 action with their recent stop at the historic Autódromo José Carlos Pace. Also known as Interlagos, the Brazilian circuit never fails to offer a fresh supply of intense racing (sim or real) and Round 3 of the Blancpain Endurance Series was no different. Pure Racing … Read the Rest »

Skip Barber 2k World Cup @ Road Atlanta: Nassi Takes Second Straight Win

January 7th, 2016 by Paul Malokas

The early part of the Skip Barber 2k World Cup season has seen an influx of new racers and the return of some past champions. In the season opener Kenneth O’Keefe took the win at Brands Hatch. In week two, past champions Mikko Nassi and Philippe Leybaert both returned and Nassi took the win. This … Read the Rest »