All News: NASCAR

Get to Know: Francesco Rizzi

April 28th, 2014 by

If the last name of 21 year old iRacer Francesco Rizzi seems familiar, it may be because last week we learned about his brother, Massimiliano. This week, it’s Francesco’s turn. Living in Savigliano, just like his brother, he loves to drive a #08 Kellogg’s liveried car, no surprise given that when he started playing NASCAR … Read the Rest »

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 »

Kusheba Closes on Championship With South Boston Win

April 21st, 2014 by

With his closest rivals missing in action, Monroe, Connecticut’s Paul Kusheba padded his PEAK Stock Car Dreams National Series points lead at South Boston Speedway with what, in all likelihood, was a championship-winning performance before heading into the final week of competition. Throughout the 12-week season, Kusheba has been at his best on the schedule’s … Read the Rest »

Kusheba’s (PEAK) Dreams in Sight With Irwindale Victory

April 11th, 2014 by

Monroe, Connecticut’s Paul Kusheba held serve in week 10 of the PEAK Stock Car Dreams National Series and moved one step closer to the coveted season-ending prize of a spot in the 2014 PEAK Stock Car Dreams Challenge driver combine conducted by Michael Waltrip Racing.  Although Kusheba’s points for the tenth week won’t count toward … Read the Rest »

Overland and Alfalla Collect the Points at Texas

April 11th, 2014 by

Texas Motor Speedway was the racetrack to over 1200 sim-racers as they race towards the halfway point in the NASCAR iRacing Series. The ‘Great American Speedway’ provided some close sim-racing at high speeds, with the virtual track incorporating features of Talladega & Bristol – and with the tarmac renowned for its slipperiness — being precise … Read the Rest »

Majeski Wins (Again) at Richmond

April 10th, 2014 by

Richmond Virginia played host to the iRacing.com Super Late Model Series Week 10 action.  The largest track the Super Late Model visit this season showcased high speed and great sim-racing.  Coming in at .75 miles with 14 degrees of banking in the corners, center roll and speed off the corner were key to success here.  … Read the Rest »

King Wins Texas Calamity

April 9th, 2014 by

In a race at Texas Motor Speedway that saw crashes and tempers take half the field out of contention, Kevin King kept his nose clean just long enough to score his first win of the 2014 NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze Series Powered by iRacing. King, who had a fifteenth place car by his own admission, made … Read the Rest »

Shelton’s Rockingham Upset; Kusheba’s Shrinking Lead

April 4th, 2014 by

For the first time in four weeks, PEAK Stock Car Dreams National Series points leader, Paul Kusheba is starting to look in his rear view mirror in the championship chase.  Meanwhile, Greenfield, Indiana’s Caleb Shelton is celebrating his first weekly win of the season. Week 9 put the PEAK Stock Car Dreams National Series in … Read the Rest »

Raffurty Takes All at Martinsville

April 3rd, 2014 by

The NASCAR iRacing Series moved to the state of Virginia for Week 6 at Martinsville Speedway – also known as the Worlds Fastest Paperclip. The .526 mile track would completely change the sim-racers’ driving style from the previous week at Auto Club Speedway as Martinsville requires pin-point accuracy on the slow, tight corners – and … Read the Rest »

Behind the Scenes – NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze Series – Auto Club Speedway

March 31st, 2014 by

Today is Saturday.  Earlier in the week, Tuesday if you’re interested, our team did something we honestly weren’t expecting on Monday night.  We showed up to a brand new track and cleaned house.  “Max points,” as they say.  I could sit here and say “we” all night, but the truth is that I wasn’t there … Read the Rest »