All News: Alex Simpson

iRacing to Reality: Chaz Draycott

November 14th, 2024 by

You’ve probably heard plenty of stories about sim racers turning their iRacing success into real-world opportunities. But getting behind the wheel isn’t the only way to break into professional motorsport—just ask Chaz Draycott, the “voice of truck racing” in the FIA European Truck Racing Championship and one of the voices of this year’s FIA Motorsport … Read the Rest »

Fierce Battle at Road America Verizon IndyCar Sim Racing League Race

November 18th, 2015 by Paul Slavonik

The official Verizon IndyCar Sim Racing League powered by iRacing.com and RACER returned to road racing on Tuesday night for Round Six at Road America, with several professional drivers joining the fray. Amongst the 29-car field were IndyCar regulars Sage Karam and Gabby Chaves, along with Indy Lights driver Kyle Kaiser. Karam showed his pace … Read the Rest »

Pagenaud Returns for Mid-Ohio Sim Race

November 4th, 2015 by

As the official Verizon IndyCar Sim-Racing League powered by iRacing.com and RACER arrived at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Tuesday night, so too did IndyCar star and Team Penske driver Simon Pagenaud along with Indy Lights driver, Kyle Kaiser. As qualifying for the 45-lap sim race got underway, it was Alex Simpson taking pole … Read the Rest »

Power Joins the Sim Grid at Barber

October 22nd, 2015 by

The official Verizon IndyCar Sim-Racing League powered by iRacing.com and RACER continued on Tuesday with Week 2 of its 12 week season at Barber Motorsports Park for the first road race of the season. Running under the Alabama Grand Prix banner, the round brought together the best IndyCar sim-racers in the world to race alongside the 2014 … Read the Rest »

iRacing World Championship GP Series Showcase: Meet Apex Racing UK

September 24th, 2015 by

When Apex Racing UK were formed in June 2012 their sole aim from the outset was to be participating in the iRacing World Championship Grand Prix Series, a task which is by no means easy; but a task which they were able to conquer and since doing so they have been ever present with drivers … Read the Rest »

Apex Racing UK’s second charity race: Diabetes UK 3 hour Enduro!

May 23rd, 2015 by

On June 13th 2015, starting at 13:00 GMT Apex Racing UK will be hosting their second charity event on iRacing’s service. Last year saw an incredibly successful charity event at Spa Francorchamps (over £1000 raised overall!) where people took part in a 2.4 hour event by donating towards the chosen cause of Cancer Research UK. This … Read the Rest »

Globe-Trotting iGPS Style

September 16th, 2013 by

This is the half-way mark of the season, and the picture becomes clearer as to who will most likely earn themselves the remaining Road Pro licenses of 2013. The next obstacle to face is 45 laps around the Phillip Island circuit in Melbourne, Australia – aka Round Six of the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series (iGPS), … Read the Rest »

iGPS Points Lottery at the Glen

August 17th, 2013 by

In the shortest race-to-race journey across the season, the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series (iGPS) makes three US state crossings, as we progress from Indianapolis, Indiana to Watkins Glen, New York. The forever popular track, Watkins Glen remains a favourite amongst racers alike, regardless of which types of cars take to the track. The easy-going 3.4 … Read the Rest »

iRacer Profile: Alex Simpson

March 16th, 2013 by

Q: How long have you been sim racing? A: I’m pretty new to sim racing compared to some, December just gone, marked my one year sim racing anniversary. Before that I played around on the consoles for about a year at Apex Racing League on different titles. Q: What attracted you to iRacing? A: A … Read the Rest »