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Road to Pro, Week Ten – Part I

July 1st, 2013 by

With three weeks remaining in 2013 S2, the iRacing.com Grand Prix series is shaping up to be a great battle. Unlike last season where the field was set after the 11th week, the points are so close that I believe this season is going to come down to the very last race. As we sit … Read the Rest »

The Road to Pro

June 25th, 2013 by

Heading into the last third of 2013 Season 2 of the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series, the top 10 finishers overall earn a license to compete in the iRacing.com Road Pro Series starting in late October. This is how the season is shaping up . . . Looking at the numbers drivers should be aiming for … Read the Rest »

Huttu Out in Front as Luis Falls By Wayside

May 28th, 2013 by

When reflecting on the seventh Round of the iRacing,com World Championship Grand Prix Series at Watkins Glenn, people may see it as the turning point of the season for Greger Huttu. The Finn was gifted his fifth victory of the 2013 season when a series of errors saw his main title rival Hugo Luis retire … Read the Rest »

iRacer Profile: Omar Soto

May 25th, 2013 by

Q:     How long have you been sim racing? A:    My first racing game was Super Monaco GP on Sega Mega Drive, later Ridge Racer Type 4 and Gran Turismo on PSX. I played all games of Gran Turismo, but GT5 disappointed me a lot in terms of simulation. Trying to look for a PC … Read the Rest »

Exceeding Expectations

May 23rd, 2013 by

Round Two of the 2013 iRacing.com World Championship Grand Prix Series at Interlagos produced a noteworthy “first” when Stephen Michaels disconnected from the event.  While it’s not unusual for a driver running a lap down in P30 to withdraw from a race, the fact it was the first time Michaels failed to finish in the … Read the Rest »

Nilsson Dominates in Silverstone

May 20th, 2013 by

Week Two brought the pilots of the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series to Silverstone Circuit, located in Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK.  The 3.194 mile (5.14 km) Grand Prix circuit features 17 famous turns, some of which have been attacked by F1 cars since the late 1940s. As Silverstone is a fixture on the iGP Series schedule, many … Read the Rest »

iRacer Profile: Olli Pahkala

May 11th, 2013 by

Q:     What attracted you to iRacing? A:    My friend showed me few YouTube videos about Trellet.net and DWC races last fall. I got so excited straight away so joined iRacing in the very same day! Q:     What are favorite iRacing cars/tracks? A:    FW31 is obviously my favorite car, no doubt about that one! … Read the Rest »

Castro Ledo Early iGPS Leader

May 8th, 2013 by

The iRacing.com Grand Prix Series took to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the first week of 2013 Season 2.  The 2.238 mile (3.602 km) course was recently given a graphics overhaul by the iRacing team.  Some drivers were a bit skeptical about the circuit choice for the schedule, feeling it was simply to show-off the … Read the Rest »

Phillip Island Success Sends Huttu Clear

April 29th, 2013 by

In an action-packed 69 laps around the virtual Philip Island, Greger Huttu steered his Williams-Toyota FW31 to the top step of the podium, claiming maximum points in Round Five of the iRacing.com World Championship Grand Prix Series. With the demise of erstwhile rival Hugo Luis in the opening stages, the reigning champion now heads the … Read the Rest »

The Road to Pro Scenario (Part II): Week 7 of 8

April 11th, 2013 by

Editor’s note:  Brennan Mercer has been toting-up more actual and potential points, this time for the 2013 Season One iRacing.com Grand Prix Series.  As the top ten points finishers not already holding a Pro or Pro/WC license from Seasons 1, 2 and 3 in the iGPS qualify for a Pro license, a spot in the … Read the Rest »