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Alfalla Tricks The Triangle

December 12th, 2012 by

When it comes to NASCAR racing, there isn’t a track on the circuit more unique than Pocono Raceway. Its nickname of The Tricky Triangle suits the raceway perfectly. The 2.5-mile track features three turns all varying in length, banking, and difficulty, making this truly a one-of-a-kind racing venue. Although this is one of the more … Read the Rest »

Taylor TKOs Atlanta

December 10th, 2012 by

Nearly 1,200 sim racers attempted to lay claim to Atlanta Motor Speedway during Week Five of the NASCAR iRacing.com Class C Series (open setup), but only one could claim he was the best of the best after seven days of intense online racing. The week’s highest Strength of Field took place on November 26th and … Read the Rest »

Alfalla Sets Fire to Atlanta

December 7th, 2012 by

Atlanta Motor Speedway played host to the fifth week of online racing in the NASCAR iRacing.com Class C Series (fixed setup) and what a turnout of eager sim racers it had. Over 1,500 iRacers attempted to take home the hardware, but it was a familiar face to not only this series, but to the entire … Read the Rest »

Hansen's Pocono Upset

November 28th, 2012 by

Danny Hansen scored his first career NASCAR iRacing.com Pro Series victory at Pocono Raceway, using some clutch driving to hold-off Josh Berry and Jared Crawford over the final 16 lap run to the checkers. Hansen took the lead on Lap 50 through pit strategy and needed some yellow flag laps in order to make it … Read the Rest »

Hansen’s Pocono Upset

November 28th, 2012 by

Danny Hansen scored his first career NASCAR iRacing.com Pro Series victory at Pocono Raceway, using some clutch driving to hold-off Josh Berry and Jared Crawford over the final 16 lap run to the checkers. Hansen took the lead on Lap 50 through pit strategy and needed some yellow flag laps in order to make it … Read the Rest »

Conti Shines in Miami Sun

November 24th, 2012 by

The NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series (NiCAS) made the trip down south to Homestead Miami Speedway for Week Three of Season Four. Unlike our physical world counterparts in the Sprint Sup Series, the NiCAS has no championship drama as of yet, allowing drivers to focus on the racing, and more importantly, winning. Although Homestead fits … Read the Rest »

Tricky Triangle Child's Play for Traino

October 15th, 2012 by

The tricky triangle better known as Pocono Raceway hasn’t seen the real Indy Cars race there since 1989, though it will be re-introduced to the IZOD Indycar schedule in 2013.  With its unique design, each turn is modeled after turns at three different tracks.  Turn One has 14 degrees of banking and was modeled after … Read the Rest »

Tricky Triangle Child’s Play for Traino

October 15th, 2012 by

The tricky triangle better known as Pocono Raceway hasn’t seen the real Indy Cars race there since 1989, though it will be re-introduced to the IZOD Indycar schedule in 2013.  With its unique design, each turn is modeled after turns at three different tracks.  Turn One has 14 degrees of banking and was modeled after … Read the Rest »

iRacer Profile: Paul Hesla

October 6th, 2012 by

Paul Hesla is a racer.  Hailing from suburban Chicago’s Tinley Park, how could be not be?  After all, patriarch of one of the most legendary families in racing – Tony Bettenhausen – not only came from Tinley Park, he was nicknamed the “Tinley Park Express.” Hesla, however, counts another Chicago sports icon as his hero: … Read the Rest »

Laughton Tops Pocono

August 15th, 2012 by

The inaugural season of the NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series (Fixed Setup) headed to the Pocono Mountains for 2012 Season 3 Week 1. The iRacing drivers brought their talents to the Tricky Triangle (aka Pocono Raceway), a race track that demands patience, driving ability, and the ability to stay focused for long periods of time. … Read the Rest »