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Sparks Fly After Leaders Tangle in Chicagoland

January 27th, 2016 by Corey Davis

Last week’s ITSR Power Series race in Kentucky ended in dramatic fashion when a final-lap bump knocked-out the top two drivers and let the third-place runner steal his first series win. Not to be outdone, this week’s online racing event at Chicagoland Speedway featured more late contact between the leaders and yet another first-time winner. … Read the Rest »

Moore Wins Exciting BRL Race at Stafford

January 26th, 2016 by Chris Wolfson

The Bootleg Racing League rolled into Stafford Speedway in Connecticut for the second race of the 2016 season, with Matt Hoose holding the point lead after his win at Martinsville in the season opener.  Christopher Hensley was second in points, only one point back, but would serve a one-race suspension at Stafford for over-aggressive sim … Read the Rest »

Get to Know: Phillip Jansen van Rensburg

January 25th, 2016 by David Ifeguni

iRacing does a lot to ensure that their thousands of members enjoy the world’s best racing game each day. It is hard to imagine and thank them for what they do. But iRacers like Phillip Jansen van Rensburg  have decided to give back to the sim racing community. Starting last year, Rensburg, racing out of Melbourne, … Read the Rest »

Johnston Wins Daytona; Berry 2015-16 NASCAR iRacing Pro Series Champ

January 21st, 2016 by Jason Lofing

Nicholas Johnston (High Performance Motorsports) drove from the thirty-second grid position to win the season finale of the NASCAR iRacing Pro Series at Daytona International Speedway. Johnston passed teammate and series champion Josh Berry to take the lead with 23 laps remaining and held on despite not taking tires during a late-race yellow. The victory … Read the Rest »

Vortex Continues Winning Form in Sebring

January 21st, 2016 by Paul Slavonik

iRacing’s Blancpain Endurance Series kicked another week of sim racing with its stop at the legendary Sebring International Raceway. With favorable weather conditions providing for an optimal online racing experience, the sunny Florida skies shined down upon drivers from all over the world who arrived ready for the three-hour endurance race. And then the boys … Read the Rest »

Hoose Dominates Bootleg Season Opener at Martinsville

January 19th, 2016 by Chris Wolfson

Saturday night short-track racing returned for 2016 as the Bootleg Racing League rolled into Martinsville, Virginia and the Martinsville Speedway for the Outlaw 100.  The series’ top sim racers were looking to kick-off the New Year in winning fashion.  With the race length being increased to 100 laps for the 2016 season, tire wear and … Read the Rest »

Kentucky Luck Yields Moll’s First Power Series Win

January 19th, 2016 by Corey Davis

While the real-world Kentucky Speedway undergoes major off-season renovations and reconfiguration, the virtual version was in perfect condition to host the ITSR Power Series last Sunday night. Of course, at this track, perfection means teeth-rattling bumps and wide but treacherous corners that invite three-wide racing but often punish it, too. In the pre-race qualifying session, … Read the Rest »

IndyCar Reality Check: Mid-Ohio

January 18th, 2016 by Jared DePouw

Opened in 1962, The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, OH first hosted an Indycar race in 1980, has been a staple on the Verizon IndyCar Series calendar since 2007 and features many unique and technical aspects over 13 turns and 2.25 miles. Making Mid-Ohio even more challenging is the 136 feet of total elevation … Read the Rest »

de Jonge Drives Through Field to Win Lionheart Finale

January 18th, 2016 by Jason Galvin

It was a display of driving unlike any seen in the Lionheart IndyCar Series this season, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Michele de Jonge stormed through the field after starting 21st to win the Make-A-Wish Drive for the Championship 300 at Auto Club Speedway Wednesday night. “I can assure you it’s … Read the Rest »

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.