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February 25, 2022

Episode 0319

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Show Introduction

Today we visit with old teammate Will Gibson, introduce several new series, and Dale Jr asks the community a question. Mike contemplates what formula wheel he’s gonna get and we watch a tour of the Sim Coaches Factory!

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Special Guest

Guest Name Will Gibson

General Questions:

What brought you to iRacing and how did you hear about it?
Which series do you normally run?
What type of hardware do you use? (Wheels, Pedals, ect.)
Software
1. What gear did you use when you first started iRacing?
Do you run Monitors or VR?
1. How many monitors?
2. What VR headset are you running?
Are you part of a team?
Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing?
What is your most memorable iRacing moment?

Guest Specific Questions:

Topics

Road to Pro Standings

In a Tweet from Local Average Guy he posted a Google doc of the current results for the Road to Pro Qualifier Series after round 1 Daytona. He shows that Seth DeMerchant currently sits atop the points.

#eNASCAR Road To Pro Round 1 is in the books. Here is how the points stack up after race 1 of 8 across all 34 splits from tonight.https://t.co/X7Jz9VnZKF
— Local Average Guy (@GusTheAnt) February 18, 2022

https://twitter.com/gustheant/status/1494521789006897158?s=11

Mercedes AMG F1 W13 Reveal

Steve Myers, Executive VP of iRacing, posted on Twitter a comment on Mercedes AMG Petronas’ F1 page of the newly designed Mercedes AMG F1 W13, saying that, “And no we are not working on it yet…”

Can't wait to drive this in @iRacing! And no we are not working on it yet… https://t.co/hoPPNSl6Kl
— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) February 18, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1494682570734325761?s=11

iRacing Podiums and Fanfare

Mark Heitchue posted in the forums the following…

Just curious – so, I actually have manged to hang on and podium a few races – AND iracing – where is the podium? Show me the podium buddies!!!

And I just leveled up to C after a bit of a long-haul D-slump – where are the fireworks or fan mail??!!! Come on (!)… – it is a game after all – I want to…. “Celebrate tonight – come on!” I mean dirt Rally 2 has podiums………… : )

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/18321/where-is-the-podium-iracing#latest

New NIS Logo

Nick Simon noticed, and commented in the forums that iRacing has a new Nis Logo and is asking for files to add to his paints.

I see iRacing updated the NiS logo a few hours ago. Has a high res version been posted anywhere? Need it to update the logos on my spreadsheets, stream, and wouldn’t mind putting it on the car. Maybe someone on staff could help out?

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/18305/new-logo#latest

Where Do You Rank

Derek M Cyphers posted links he created on public.tableau.com to see how you tank in iRacing with your iRating anf Safety Rating in all 4 categories of licenses

Hi All,

One of iRacing’s strengths is its community and all the data it captures around that community. I was recently inspired by some blog posts correlating Safety Rating with iRating (spoiler: it’s there, but it’s loose) to go grab the data myself and do some personal analysis. In particular, while I know my iRating and SR, I wasn’t sure where that put me in terms of percentile rank against all other road racers.

Since my company specializes in data and analytics like this, I decided to build out a simple interface to answer that question, and I’ve published it using Tableau Public so any other nerds like me can do the same.

Road: https://public.tableau.com/views/iRacingProfilesDashboardDark/RoadDriverProfile?:language=en-US&:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link

Oval: https://public.tableau.com/views/iRacingProfilesDashboardDark/OvalDriverProfile?:language=en-US&publish=yes&:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link

Dirt Road: https://public.tableau.com/views/iRacingProfilesDashboardDark/DirtRoadDriverProfile?:language=en-US&publish=yes&:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link

Dirt Oval: https://public.tableau.com/views/iRacingProfilesDashboardDark/DirtOvalDriverProfile?:language=en-US&publish=yes&:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12153/curious-how-you-rank-against-other-members-check-out-this-new-tool#latest

Not Top 10 – February

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZLo45r8JcU

Updated Late Model Poll

Dale Earnhardt Jr Posted in the forums a poll asking how the late model should be updated, the options were an updates Late Model Stock, or a New Pro Late model

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/18463/of-these-2-choices-what-do-you-prefer

iRacing Grand Prix Tour

Greg West Posts:

New for 2022, iRacing will debut the iRacing Grand Prix Tour.

This 23 event full length (305 km) grand prix series will feature the Mercedes-AMG W12 E Performance with both Fixed and Open setup timeslots.

Series Overview:

License: D 4.0 and up

3 minute practice

8 minute lone qualifier

Race length as noted in the schedule

Drops: 4

*This series will require the use of multiple compounds

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/18073/new-series-iracing-grand-prix-tour/p1

Nick Neben Posts:

So has anyone figured out if the Triple is possible, running Long Beach, Indy 500, and Coke 600 in the same day? Haven’t looked to see if the dates align to try and pull it off.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/136824#Comment_136824

Random Snap Oversteer

Brodie Hannah posted in the forums his thoughts that the Next Gen has always had an issue with snap oversteer. This issues has been exaggerated even more with the new changes This is a phenomenon we’ve heard of from the tests, likely a design “feature” with the car. It does not like yaw at all, and any small amount of yaw will start a spin that may be unrecoverable. We saw Chase Elliott do it twice in less than 30 minutes at Phoenix, both started from very small amounts of yaw.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/17098/random-snap-oversteer/p1

MOAR Series

Greg West Posted in the forums that if you like solo endurance events like the ROAR, you are going to love this! The MOAR Endurance Series, starting in Season 2, will feature biweekly races with limited time slots with some of our newest content in the Touring Car and GT4. These 2 hour long solo endurance events will follow along the IMSA Pilot Challenge schedule allowing drivers to have an opportunity to practice in race conditions before the endurance events

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/17762/new-series-moar-endurance-series/p1

New Damage Model for Gen 7

Tyler D. Hudson Posted in the forums that the NDM development for the NG continues. It is something we are working on and want to release!

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/136212#Comment_136212

Porsche TAG Heuer Supercup Race 2 Barcelona

Kevin Ellis Jr. returned to the top step of the podium with a dominant feature victory, Diogo Pinto held off Alejandro Sanchez and Jeremy Bouteloup for the win in the sprint race and took the points lead after the second week.

Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Canada

This week marks your last chance to qualify on @iRacing for Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Canada with Official Timing Partner @TAGHeuer. Register now: https://t.co/29qPzjTPyV #PorscheEsportsCan #TAGHEUERxPORSCHE pic.twitter.com/h4BoIC9bcd
— Porsche Canada (@PorscheCanada) February 21, 2022

https://twitter.com/porschecanada/status/1495760258844827651?s=11

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

We are now on WIDSOM – https://www.wisdom.audio/

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

What a great turnout for the 3rd annual iRacers Lounge Podcast Fantasy League. I’m pretty stoked for another fun season, I see last year’s champion has returned and is starting out in a strong fashion in a 3 way tie for 3rd place with “A Random Tartingrade”(lol, great name) and our own JediMcFly(Chris Scales). My strategy of being ultra conservative didn’t totally payoff the way I was hoping but with it just being the first race, im not too bothered by it. We have lots to learn over the next few races as we head to California and hopefully get a better look at what we can expect throughout the season. Keselowski was a hot commodity this past week, could that be a trend? I’m not thinking its likely BUT with there being practice this year, we should have a better idea going into each week. I’ve got my eye on Larson this week, might be a good time to test the waters with him just remember there is only 10 uses!! Haven’t joined yet? Head over to Nascar.com and go to the fantasy section and search up iRacers Lounge Podcast League and sign up and see how you stack up.

Hardware/Software

Complex Simworks

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ComplxSimworks

Precision Engineering LM-X

https://www.precisionsimengineering.com/shop-online/lm-x-steering-wheel

Nvidia Reflex in iRacing

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/february-2022-reflex-game-hardware-updates/

What we mean when we say CPU-limited is that the CPU is taking more time on a frame than the GPU is, so the GPU finishes a frame and sits idle until the next one is sent from the CPU. In this case Reflex does nothing.

When you are GPU-limited the opposite is true, the CPU is producing frames quicker than the GPU can consume them. This means the GPU has to manage a backlog of frames every time it goes to grab one, and this leads to various weird problems.

In this GPU-limited case Reflex will act as a messenger from the GPU to the CPU, telling it when the GPU is ready for a new frame. This means the CPU does less work to produce frames that will never be used, and the GPU has to sort through fewer stale frames that are actually a few ticks old. Reducing the number of frames left sitting in the queue is the focus of Reflex. Because this entire loop is how you get feedback on your own inputs (like steering) it means you can see the effects of your inputs a tiny bit quicker.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/125147/#Comment_125147

Best Bass Shaker Settings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk73cvyyFUM

Sim Coaches Factory Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFQvuwffLh8

Ascher Racing F65-USB V3

https://ascher-racing.com/de/f64-usb-v3/

Intel Arc GPU is Coming Soon

Intel Confirms Arc Alchemist Desktop GPUs Will Arrive in Q2!

https://www.eteknix.com/intel-confirms-arc-alchemist-desktop-gpus-q2

Sim Solutions Design

https://www.simsolutiondesigns.com/

GPU Price Drop

It looks like GPU prices are going to drop dramatically next month. I hope that's true.????
— Greymon55 (@greymon55) February 20, 2022

https://twitter.com/greymon55/status/1495220167839662081

After dropping the big news about GPU prices, Greymon55 went on to talk about the upcoming generation of graphics cards: Nvidia 40-series “Ada Lovelace” and AMD RDNA3. Both lineups are set to release later this year

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/new-leak-says-gpu-prices-will-drop-in-march/

Company Review

https://ragnarsimulator.com/

irSidekick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfthjZFmvzE&t=222s

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/18373/irsidekick-driver-free-app#latest

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Daytona

Ellis – pDNF – Led a bunch of laps at one point had a break away of about 12 seconds, on a green flag stop i somehow only took 2 tires and 1 tank of fuel – i had actually used the mouse to check prior to getting on pit road, i have no idea how this happened… From there it went downhill from there never caught a caution had to pit on my own, got caught up in a wreck.
Rochette the Chubby Birb is the LONE Tifosi 2022 DAYTONA 500 CHAMPION…. Started in the back had several misses with wrecks. Was a lap down at 1 point from trying to push someone that didnt know how to hold a line. Got wave around on a caution and got a caution with 4 laps left in tank put me up front. Had a great battle with 2nd last 20 laps dodging lappers. But car was definitely faster. Thank Mike for hopping in last 30 laps and Brandon Yuhouse for a great looking car. First official win in the Next Gen and first win since July of 2020… IM A DAYTONA 500 AND INDY 500 CHAMPION
Brian P2 – Kissing your sister. Qualified around p10, and worked to the front to stay out of trouble. Was a part of a couple of break-aways but kept regrouping after cautions. Wound up in a 3 car break for the last 20 laps. On the last turn the car on my high side used a lapper as a pick. I tried to squeeze thru but we made contact. Finished in 2nd with damage.
Greg – Should have won

Sunday Open
- Rochette- Pcaught in wreck rip
- Hall – p 6. Front Runner, has some bad luck with caution timing that cost me track position and this split didn’t have many guy’s that were good at pushing.

Sunday fixed
- Mike -pDNF – Wrecked out lap 16 the pack is lapping a lap car he is well off the wall and sure enough gets tagged and wrecks the field.

Race : Auto Club

Wed Open:
- Hall –p20 Destroyed on lap 25, car a few places up gets turned right into to a corner. Praying that he wouldn’t slide back up, but he did.
- Tyler – P2 got a 4x on lap 2 as a guy locked up brakes avoiding a wreck. Battled back from going a lap down twice and a black flag for entering closed pits. Noob mistake. Late race caution for the GWC with an amazing setup helped me get the podium. Great help from the team before and during the race and felt really fast.
- Rochette P8 well this was fun. 15 cautions tagged in a few stayed on lead lap all night. Was doored and walled 8 to go and wrecked at checkered.
Thurs Open
- Ellis – wrecked out
- Steve – win
- David – p17. Ran top 5 as High as 2nd in top split. Cautions every 2 laps for the last 20, coming to white flag I got just loose and had to collect it and lost all my spots

Official Series

A Open
- Kyle- P 1. Started P13 and just kept it clean. Made a last lap pass out of turn 2 and got pushed to the lead and walked away with the W!

RTP
- Ellis – DNF – Daytona – Wrecked out running 10th on lap 12 – couldnt miss it

League / Hosted Races

Saturday – SIM 500 eSports Racing League 87 Car
- Greg-p Should have won

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

OBRL CUP Series
- Brian P wrecked out. Made it clean to a green-white-checker but got caught when cars in front of me crashed going 3 wide.

Git R Done Racing

Brian P3 Ran at the front except for a eol speeding penalty mid way thru. Tough battle with 6 cars at the end, but got p3 after some last straight shenanigans

Final Thoughts

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February 18, 2022

Episode 0318

2/17/2022 – The Podidumb 500 – Episode 0318

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Welcome to the iRacer’s Lounge, I am your host “XXX”. iRacer’s Lounge is a podcast for the iRacer, where we talk all things iRacing in a casual setting.
Joining me are the usual characters, ————

Show Introduction

Well, the Coke Series is back at Daytona this week and we’re very excited to have Series announcer Evan Posocco back to cover all of the exciting action. Another big Daytona iRacing event doesn’t go off quite as well. All that plus a look at one of the nicest formula and GT wheels on the market.

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Topics

Coke Race

Coke Race – Daytona – 13th season
Got Alan Cavanna and Ben Kennedy on…Pike and Blake joining in…. Playseat and Wendy’s as new sponsors.

LAP 4: There’s about a 10-car pack a second behind the lead pack, led by @TDawgHurst, although they’re closing back in.

TROUBLE! Lap 6!
Contact between @BriarLaPradd and @BigDogBowden sent the 69 into his @eRacr_gg teammate @Dard2121. That collected about 7 or 8 cars.
A lot of big names are hurt very early in the going of this event.

Up front, not much is happening. The field is two by two and both @NickOttinger and @MikeConti5 continue to swap the lead back and forth. Most of the aggression is in the back currently.
Lap 25/80 Trouble for Kyle Peddle! He lost it all on his own! Looked like he was trying to cut quick to the bottom and it just went around! HARD LICK! NO CAUTION!

LAP 40: Green flag pit stops are underway.
37 to go -OH NO, TEAMMATES!!!! THEY WRECKED FOR THE LEAD!!!
Contact between @LoganClampitt_ and @NickOttinger send Clampitt’s No. 97 around. @KeeganLeahy was also involved.

Back to green – then another quick caution for Casey Kirwin
He came down from top to button and wasn’t quite clear, and turned himself off someones bumper – no one else involved.

CAUTION! 22 to go. @DerekJustis spins on the backstretch.
CAUTION! 7 to go. @NickOttinger is among those involved. CAUTION! Nick Ottinger spins trying to avoid Ray Alfalla! Brian Mercurio is involved! We’re getting a late race restart at Daytona!

RESTART 3 to go: @MalikRayTTV and @FemiOlat_ lead the field into Turn 1.
TROUBLE! @MalikRayTTV gets turned! 2 to go. We’re going to overtime.

PHOTO FINISH! @FemiOlat_ WINS AT DAYTONA!!!!!! THREE WIDE AT THE LINE WITH @swilson3_ AND @GarrettManes!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? ????@FemiOlat_ wins the mad dash to the line by .009 seconds at Daytona!@NASCAR | @CocaColaRacing pic.twitter.com/CPyc9CSoT5
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) February 16, 2022

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1493791572806320128

HAVE YOU EVER!!!!

WHAT A FINISH!!!!#eNASCAR | @iRacing pic.twitter.com/86NUdhSKfL
— Justin Melillo (@justinmelillo) February 16, 2022

https://twitter.com/justinmelillo/status/1493791363955052564

https://www.iracing.com/enascar/standings/

The Podidumb 500

The prestigious Podium 500 was held this past weekend and finished with much controversy.

Lake Peterson is the ruled winner of the 2022 Podium 500, Garrett Manes has filed an appeal, a final decision will be heard in a few hours

TUNE IN NOW: https://t.co/eKm3IRd3q1 #Podium500 @DAYTONA @iRacing pic.twitter.com/CeIU927fGN
— Podium eSports (@PodiumeSports) February 13, 2022

Hours Later They Strip the Win, Manes is Winner

https://twitter.com/PodiumeSports/status/1492979005020123136

Official statement concerning the finish of the 2022 Podium 500.

Media concerning the appeal, and the decisions made can be found here:https://t.co/Z3c2lMNEaj pic.twitter.com/s8tNiwvzpH
— Podium eSports (@PodiumeSports) February 14, 2022

Next Day, Change Minds Again, Peterson Wins

https://twitter.com/PodiumeSports/status/1493078951438266368

pic.twitter.com/48WoUyODKm
— Podium eSports (@PodiumeSports) February 14, 2022

https://twitter.com/PodiumeSports/status/1493353085967777798

Fleeing The Sinking Ship

Immediately following the rulings Podium eSports had a bunch of negative feedback and even resignations within the organization.

pic.twitter.com/BLZhdzos5w
— Terry Radford (@TerryRadford4) February 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/TerryRadford4/status/1492996102878109696

A message from my personal desk. pic.twitter.com/V0LcERxRqC
— James Pike (@JamesVPike) February 14, 2022

https://twitter.com/JamesVPike/status/1493366951464390661

The Vees in the Rain

Greg Hill posted in iRacing’s twitter page a couple of formula vee’s racing in the rain at Imola. He says that they’re making great progress on the upcoming rain system.

The team has been making tremendous progress on our upcoming rain system. Tech Art Director @KCombs sent me this neat shot today of a pair of Formula Vees racing at a just-rained-on Imola. pic.twitter.com/w9ZOd7td6F
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) February 11, 2022

https://twitter.com/greghi11/status/1492229207321157634?s=11

https://traxion.gg/hill-iracing-team-making-tremendous-progress-on-future-rain-system/

iRacing Top 10 Highlights – January 2022

iRacing posted the January edition if the top 10 on their YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpqUlErUTDM

Wore my watch to check heartrate

Porsche Supercup Driver Sebastian Job demonstrated why fitness is important in racing (even in sim racing) by wearing his heartrate monitor watch.

Wore my watch to check heartrate during last week's PESC race, think its clear why being in good shape helps with simracing ????

The peaks are qualifying and the two races, but after I was crashed out in race 2 you can see I wasn't feeling much pressure anymore ???????? pic.twitter.com/TWS8nhk2vY
— Sebastian Job (@G2Sebi) February 10, 2022

https://twitter.com/g2sebi/status/1491771019094372358?s=11

Vehicle Production Associate

iRacing posted another job opening in the forums this time for a Vehicle Production Associate

Job Title:

Vehicle Production Associate

Position Status:

Full-time position

Description:

iRacing.com, the industry leader in PC-based racing simulations, is looking for an experienced and successful sim racer with knowledge of vehicle dynamics and ability to create and tune car setups to join the development team. This Vehicle Production Associate would regularly test content and systems with a keen eye, and provide critical feedback for improvement. Through written reports, one-on-one conversations, and meticulous data analysis, the Vehicle Production Associate aims to ensure the highest level of user satisfaction, and will have the details to prove it. This person would regularly work closely with our vehicle engineers, and also with the ALPHA Test Team for team and group testing, as well as with our Quality Assurance Team to help manage and report bugs.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/17757/vehicle-production-associate

Now What

Streamer Jimmy Broadbent posted a video of a race where he has a little wheel trouble

@jimmybroadbent
my wheel came off midrace lol #simracing #jimmybroadbent #crash
♬ original sound – JimmyBroadbent

https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmybroadbent/video/7063762144117984518

Bathurst 12 Hours

Coke Driver Vicente Salas along with teammate Garrett Manes teamed up for a top split win at the Bathurst 12 hours

We WON! What an incredible race, definitely a battle to the checkered flag. @GarrettManes drove a great race and it feels crazy to say we won a top split Bathurst 12HR race!! Thank you guys for the support, love ya'll!!#WilliamsEsports #iRacing #ontheway
????: @JDRGraphics pic.twitter.com/wA069rFSdq
— Vicente Salas (@vicente_salas14) February 12, 2022

https://twitter.com/vicente_salas14/status/1492593566475952128?s=11

Bathurst Goes Nuclear

iRacing posted a video on their Twitter of a video of a car at Bathurst running into a dead end when a car is stopped right in front of him.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by iRacing.com (@iracingofficial)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-OeHdDVU1/

Sim Party Racing

Craig Gregory from the UK gave the Lounge shout-out mentioning that he and his teammates Rob and Tayma from Sim Party Racing finished 8th in their split, the first time they raced together.

5 Practice Pro Tips for iRacing

Streamer Matt Maline posted a youtube video on his channel of 5 tips for practicing in iRacing

0:10 Ghost Car Offset

1:33 Watch/Ghost/Spot

3:56 AI

8:59 School Track Config

10:28 Opposite Lines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzSX4yvV7ZY

Sim Racing Stats

Sim Racing Stats is a website that will show you stats of participation broken down by series

https://www.simracingstats.com/index.html

Dude is living in 3022

Alex Wiederhold posted a link of am extreme car crash simulator in action

https://www.facebook.com/100000026784809/posts/5291134650897375/?d=n

2022 Season 1 Patch 4 Release Notes

iRacing staffer Alex Gustafson posted the release notes for season 1 patch 4

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/17910/2022-season-1-patch-4-release-notes-2022-02-12-02

The Best it’s Ever Been

Dale Jr Knows two thigs as well as anyone. Restrictor plate racing and iRacing, and says the current superspeedway package may be the best it’s ever been.

The current Superspeedway package on iRacing with the NextGen car may be the best it’s ever been. What a blast. https://t.co/okx3GXP4Yu
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 15, 2022

https://twitter.com/dalejr/status/1493669388234502149?s=11

eNASCAR College iRacing Series

NASCAR and iRacing have partnered with NACE Starleague to create the eNASCAR College iRacing Series, bringing the excitement of top-tier sim racing to college students across the United States and Canada this spring. The top 32 eligible drivers in three separate time attacks will qualify to represent their universities in races at the virtual Daytona International Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Watkins Glen International over a three-month span. Additional events will be announced in conjunction with the fall semester to bring the total prize pool to $50,000 in scholarships.

https://www.iracing.com/enascar-college-iracing-series-announced-50000-in-scholarships-available-to-college-students-in-2022/

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2022/02/15/nascar-and-nace-starleague-bring-sim-racing-to-college-campuses-nationwide/

Junior Graphic Designer

Another iRacing job posted became available this week. This one is for a Junior Graphics Designer.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/18081/junior-graphic-designer

Buick Base Design

Dale Jr Tweeted out a poll asking which base design should be applied to the new ’87 Buick Lesabre

pic.twitter.com/Q7KGP35jK4
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 17, 2022

https://twitter.com/dalejr/status/1494443483955929091?s=11

Don’t Leave Home Without It

On an interview on TikTok F1 World Champion Max Verstappen mentions he won’t leave home without his iRacing simulator.

@iracingofficial
Max has his priorities. #verstappen #f1 #iracing
♬ original sound – iRacing

https://www.tiktok.com/@iracingofficial/video/7065333070412696879?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Fantasy starts this week!!! So, get in your picks or even better Join us for the most fun fantasy league in the business!

Hardware/Software

Light and Color effects in SimRacing Philips Hue Super Realistic Light

Didier Canetta posted in his Youtube channel his Phillips Hue Lighting system

https://youtu.be/h0Jf6mlcyCo

Cube Controls F-Pro

The new Cube Controls F-Pro will be available for pre orders in late April and run 860 euros

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFR_mHRs_W0

https://www.cubecontrols.com/product/f-pro/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEuHZmZ720A

Full test using Thanos AMC + SRS in VR

Kawasaki Ninja posted a YouTube video of his test in the DIY Mega motion system from eRacing Labs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6trTk4iIMY

https://eracing-lab.com/products/rs-mega-plus

GSI GT-Max32

The GSI GT-<ax 32 is the most advanced sim steering wheel they have made to date! It’s the first GT steering wheel in sim racing to feature a total circumference carbon frame. 3 funky switches, 500 gram force programmable LED buttons, LED rotaries and 5 inch LCD touch screen. Pre-orders begin today

Presenting the GSI GT-MAX32. ???? The most advanced sim steering wheel we have made to date! It’s the first GT steering wheel in sim racing to feature a total circumference carbon frame. 3 funky switches, 500 gram force programmable LED buttons, LED rotaries and 5 inch LCD touch! pic.twitter.com/pOW0hlBTul
— GSI (@gomezsimracing) February 14, 2022

https://twitter.com/gomezsimracing/status/1493221594331852801?s=11

https://gomezsimindustries.com/shop/p/gt-max-32

Sim Lab Price Increase

Sim Labs is feeling the inflationary crunch with the rest of us, and regret to announce a price increase to the P1X by about 15%

Sim Lab P1-X from simracing

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Race : Daytona

Wed Fixed
- Rochette– P35 taken out on lap 9 from dips going 3 wide. Fate is making sure that i race bottom split with Groves Friday night
Wed Open:
- Hall –p 9, ran top 5 all race. Was in 4 car brake away and a lap car got into with the 4th place car with 5 to go. I took tires knowing they could be huge. Was in good position and net code took me out.
- Ellis – p DNF – Had just gotten myself to the lead a four second breakaway lead pack runnin 2nd the pushing car lap 60, teammate chris scales was a lap down and with the leaders so I got him in front of me so he was on tail end, and as soon as he got in front of me he shifted from 4th to 3rd, i plowed in and it wrecked the field…
- Tyler – Wrecked Out Early
- Greg Pwrecked myself with the best car

Official Series

Ellis – Carb cup – Charlotte – Twice and wrecked myself out, super hard to drive

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack League Duels
1. David – p10, caught up in late wreck, ran well-
1. Greg p – Bobby and Greg were leading lined up on the bottom the top was coming they pulled up but then aborted, lost the lead at that point stuck on the bottom…
2. Mike – Wrecked Out when Adam Self Spun- Was not running great…
3. Adam – Wrecked Out
Hosted –
1. Ellis -The Kia at Talladega and then the old cop car at Talladega, then the DP at Texas.

Man Cave After Dark Thursday Night Truck League

Mike – Missed it didn’t own the track Nashville Fairgrounds

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

Final Thoughts

TITLE

The Podidumb 500

Description

Sponsors:

Hosts:

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David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling –

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February 11, 2022

Episode 0317

2/10/2022 – Chubby Birb – Episode 0317

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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Joining me are the usual characters, ————

Show Introduction

On the show this week we’ll be welcoming Pro Painter and hardware developer Brandon Yuhouse to the show. We’ll cover the first race of the Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup Series, while iRacing announces another World championship Series and we’ll look at iRacing’s involvement in the development of the Clash at the Colosseum.

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Special Guest

Brandon Yuhouse

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Topics

iRacing Off-Road Championship Series

iRacing will stage its first-ever professional sim racing series for short course off-road trucks in the summer of 2022. The iRacing Off-Road Championship Series will kick off on Wednesday, June 22 and feature the Pro 4 Stadium Truck competing in premier short course venues across America, with a $25,000 purse on the line and $10,000 to the champion.

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-to-introduce-pro-4-off-road-truck-championship-series-in-summer-2022/

Daytona Solo

Haydon Gullis posted a video of the completion of his solo 24 Hours of Daytona

@haydon6gullis
When you complete a 24 hour race solo ????#Racing #iRacing #SimRacer #F1 #F12021 #Daytona #24Hour #Gaming #Daytona24 #SimRace #FYP
♬ original sound – Haydon Gullis

https://www.tiktok.com/@haydon6gullis/video/7056381377838664965

Got confetti for finishing with class

Sent in by listener Eric Whiting we have a YouTube video of a Skip Barber crashing into a tire barrier and just watch what happens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkicOmiXYBk

Talladega Alt

Moonhead posted a video of a cup race at Talladega, with a twist. Drivers are able to drive thru pit road as part of the racing surface, and let the carnage begin

@itsmoonhead
imagine talladega but without the trioval #FYP #nascar #iracing
♬ original sound – Moonhead

https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmoonhead/video/7060736059176635694

BL’s Offline Real World Replica Rosters

Brendon Langlois decided to start a thread to share the real world replica rosters he’s created over the last year or so. He’s put tons of time into each one of these rosters to try to make them as accurate to real life as possible, and is sharing them with the community

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15998/bls-offline-real-world-replica-rosters#latest

Graphical Updates Delay

Tyler Hudson posted in the forums that the graphical updates for the new spoiler on the next gen cup cars will be released later. They wanted to get the car physics released asap for testing, NIS and Coke Series.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/124940/#Comment_124940

LA Coliseum Feedback

Jalopnick.com posted an article with their thoughts of the new LA Colosseum while Zach Sturniolo writing for Frontstretch.com explored how iRacing played a pivotal role in the success of the Clash

https://jalopnik.com/i-raced-iracings-la-coliseum-so-you-dont-have-to-1848486458

“iRacing has been tremendous in helping us create this track and really put it together,” Kennedy said Friday while standing atop the fresh asphalt off turn 4. “I have to give Steve Myers and Greg Hill and the entire team over there a ton of credit. We sent them a CAD file of what this track would look like in the fall of last year. They put it on their service, they built a couple of different variations of it. We played with banking a little bit, played with track with a little bit, played with different rumble strips in the corners, and [we] got a ton of great data and feedback from our Cup drivers and the professional eSports drivers that jumped on there.”

Would NASCAR be as willing to take these bold risks so quickly without the advantage of iRacing’s resources?

“Probably not,” said Earnhardt Jr., who also serves as an analyst for NBC Sports. “I think that iRacing being able to build this track and then let their really, really good, talented iRacers vet the track and give their feedback is an incredible scenario. It’s very lucky for NASCAR, especially with the position that NASCAR is in with this sort of new ambitious thought process of street courses.”

“I think iRacing opens up the possibilities, right?” Earnhardt Jr. said. “They [NASCAR officials] go into the projects with so much more confidence being able to build a virtual rendition of the track and being able to actually have competitors compete on that virtual track. You can make a render. You have an artist create a render or draw something, but you can’t race that render. You can’t put competitors on that render and let them go after it and see what they think.

“With the iRacing software and that component, it really opens up the possibilities of what NASCAR can do and how creative they can get.”

https://www.frontstretch.com/2022/02/06/zachs-turn-iracing-plays-pivotal-role-in-clash-success/

Fake iRacing Store

iRacing posted on Twitter that they are investigating a fake iRacing Store scam and remonds everyone to only make purchase from iRacing.com, the members.iracing.com or thru Steam. And you should never share your iRacing login info

We are currently investigating a fake iRacing Store scam. Only purchase via https://t.co/e64tE9GP71, https://t.co/i2VvAHayzR or Steam. Never share login info.
— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) February 7, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1490713575358357505?s=11

Monday Night Racing Live

Taylor Burris Tweeted a pic of the stage in preparation of the Rowdy Energy Drink Monday Night Racing finale live

The Stage is set @MonNightRacing LIVE from @CLTPhoenixGG only on @iRacing and @PodiumeSports catch all the action LIVE!!! pic.twitter.com/LGdPm4IbZY
— Taylor Burris (@iRDTaylor45) February 7, 2022

https://twitter.com/irdtaylor45/status/1490741833043005443?s=11

Monday Night Racing posted from their Twitter a video of the action as the laps count down

With only a few laps left. Things are starting to heat up. Adam Cabot is your leader. Tune in to see the end of the race: https://t.co/W1c32Wpogo @iRacing | @carolinahubgg | @MarketRebels | @rowdyenergy pic.twitter.com/GYtFuVXQdl
— Monday Night Racing (@MonNightRacing) February 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/MonNightRacing/status/1490879098440527872

And congratulations to Adam Cabot for his victory. Noah Lewis posted a video of Adam’s trophy presentation.

A champion is crowned and a trophy is awarded! #MondayNightRacing @PodiumeSports @MonNightRacing pic.twitter.com/347c7LhC51
— Noah Lewis (NASCAR) (@Noah_Lewis1) February 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/Noah_Lewis1/status/1490882510053462018

iRacers Pay Tribute – Lotus 49 Community

The Lotus 49 Community paid tribute to their fallen friend Colin Bentley and iRacing posted the video on their YouTube page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=8Xl1nSPcN_0&feature=youtu.be

2022 Season 1 Patch 3 Release Notes

iRacing and Alex Gustafson posted the release notes for 2022 Season 1 patch 3

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/17548/2022-season-1-patch-3-release-notes-2022-02-07-01

Exciting news coming up

Carquest Auto Parts Tweeted that if you love iRacing give us a follow for some exciting news coming up. Drop your iRacing channel below in the comments so people can find you.

How many of our fans love @iRacing? Us too! Give us a follow for some exciting news coming up. Drop your iRacing channel below in the comments so people can find you. pic.twitter.com/Z9dELELBb8
— CARQUEST Auto Parts (@Carquest) February 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/carquest/status/1491079381892096001?s=11

Porsche Supercup Week 1 Hockenheim

Ayhancan Guven took the victory in the first race of the 2022 Season of the Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup Series at Hockenheim. Graham Carroll finished second and Jeremy Bouteloup finshed third.

In the All-Star race preceding the Supercup action, Porsche junior driver Laurin Heinrich passed defending series champion Emily “Emree” Jones on Lap 6 and lead the final 10 laps of the race.

2022 Porsche Sprint Challenge Canada series

The 2022 Porsche Esport Sprint Challenge Canada series begins on March 17th

The 2022 Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Canada series begins March 17 on @iRacing with official timing partner @TAGHeuer. For more information on the series and how to qualify, visit: https://t.co/yy2vCeFZtN #PorscheEsportsCan #TAGHEUERxPORSCHE pic.twitter.com/Z0sGcfUHzM
— Porsche Canada (@PorscheCanada) February 7, 2022

https://twitter.com/porschecanada/status/1490686882946203652?s=11

Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Canada

https://www.iracing.com/pescc/

2022 IndyCar iRacing Series Schedule

iRacing has announced that the IndyCar iRacing Series will be back for 2022. This 16 event schedule kicks off the week of February 22nd at Sebring and runs through September at Laguna Seca. New for this season (and available after the March Release so not Sebring) we will have an updated rule set that will require the use of multiple compounds for road course events for a bit more strategy.

Please see the rest of the year long series details below:

Timeslots

Timeslot #1 – Thursday 01:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Friday 18:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 13:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Sunday 18:00 GMT

Timeslot #5 – Monday 1:00 GMT

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/17342/2022-indycar-iracing-series-schedule#latest

2022 Bathurst 12 Hour

Date: February 11-13

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 7:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/16630/2022-bathurst-12-hour

Podium 500

The Podium 500 returns with the next gen cars on Feb 13th

https://twitter.com/podiumesports/status/1479815153076084740?s=11

Tony Rochette’s New Paints

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

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Fantasy

Tony Groves announces the return of the 2022 iRacers Lounge Podcast and Aftermath Show Nascar Fantasy League.

Hardware/Software

Carolina Sim Shop is coming later this year

Carolina Sim Shop is coming later this year! They have already started making and building iRacing Spotlights, and in the coming months they will be looking for people to help with beta testing the products they are making. Comment or Message if you’re interested! This product was created by Midwest Simulations, and they are no longer creating it. The goal is to have products on the market in Q3 2022!

https://www.facebook.com/184085205126228/posts/1947944218740309/?d=n

Rig Review

This rig was posted by Ryan Haines

Ryan Haines

I still have more stuff to hang but I just moved it into our converted garage room.

iRaceControl (Race Control, Stewarding)

This is a race control program for iRacing. It is being developed by Richard Hibbs and myself. It is still in a alpha state, and under development.

Main features:

Live track positions of cars (Map if available, circle otherwise), with yellow highlight if driver is off track.
Live timing with laps, sector times, last and best lap times.
Sector and Lap times are logged for each driver.
Incident-logging for review and giving penalties, or no action. Can also enable public or private notification in the iRacing chat of incident review results.
Can give post-race time penalties (Only affects exports from iRaceControl, not iRacing)
Playback control.
Random yellows. Can set timeslots for random yellows, with a given probability.
Auto Steward. Can give drivers warning/drive-though/stop-go/dsq at set inc-counts. Can also throw full course yellows if the total inc-count exceeds a set value during the 1st lap, the last 10 seconds, or in total.
Pace car controls; Send out (throw a full course yellow), call in, add/reduce laps to be run.
Buttons for closing and opening of the pit entry.
Button for advancing to next session.
Start control: Buttons for initiation of race start, or to postpone it.
Clocks for both session time remaining and session/race run time.
CSV export of race results in same format as iRacing website

https://iracecontrol.com/

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/11055/iracecontrol-race-control-stewarding-0-6-2/p1

PreOrder Asetek Simsports Invicta Pedals

This is a free & no obligations pre-order opportunity for the Asetek SimSports Invicta Sim Racing Pedals – Brake & Throttle.
- This pre-order guarantees that you can get the highly discounted introduction pricing for this product and priority shipment. Once the pedals are available for immediate dispatch across North America (late March or early April 2022), the Advanced SimRacing team will contact you to confirm your order.
- Introduction pricing : 759.99$ USD / 995.99 $ CAD
- Regular pricing (After February 28) : 899.99$ USD / 1195.99 $ CAD

https://www.advancedsimracing.com/products/asetek-sim-sports-invica-sim-racing-pedals-brake-throttle

JRT is the App That Keeps On Giving

Click the right side of any timing screen to get to red box, take PHOTO… Viola!

Gen 7 MOTEC Workbook and Jargon

So with the Next Gen, some of the newer telemetry outputs have seemed to not quite work properly with some older workbooks, which means that some work has had to be done to update them. Kyle L Steinwand is offering up an updated version of the old MoTeC Project 2015 Gen6 created by Peter Chamberlain (it’s original creator), titled MoTeC Project 2022 Next Gen. This book has some updated information to better match the newer telemetry outputs we have available.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15825/next-gen-telemetry-workbook-for-motec#latest

ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® Esports V2

Celebrating our partnership with Formula 1 as official provider of the F1 Esports Series, the ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® Esports V2 is designed for driving Formula 1 cars at the limit. The V2 comes with magnetic shifters, customizable RGB LEDs, revised electronics, and an exchangeable quick release.

https://fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/clubsport-steering-wheel-f1-esports-v2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB8BGJcOtrI

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series

A Fixed
- Rochette P8 @ Kentucky first time running updated NG package

League / Hosted Races

Hosted –
- Ellis -The Kia at Talladega and then the old cop car at Talladega, then the DP at Texas.

FastTrack League
1. David – p3 lost my help, but went from 20th to 4th in 2 laps. I love the package https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1NijLF_WDY
1. Greg p Hooked
2. Mike – 14 – But on the white was pushing david to the win but got hooked from behind. Great run, most of the race the 3 of us lined up near the front.

Man Cave After Dark Thursday Night Truck League

Mike – lucas oil raceway – twice someone spun in front of me and i had to take massive action to avoid. I end up at the back because of it, eventually lapped. But caution then got the lucky dog. Then I ended up spinning on my own and killed the left front on the inside wall for 3 and half minutes damage. But it was a short track and didnt lose much speed, but later got ran over from behind and dumped basically.

Saturday – SIM 500 eSports Racing League 87 Car Wilkesboro
1. - Mike -p10 – Got involved in a lot of early incidents that weren’t my doing, but this car is a tank and it seemed to be just fine with a minute and a half damage. Turn it up taking tires on a lab 35 but then we had a long green run and I got lapped. Missed out on the lucky dog opportunity near the end so I just brought it home.
  - Chris p12?

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

OBRL CUP Series

Final Thoughts

TITLE

Chubby Birb

Description

On the show this week we’ll be welcoming pro painter and hardware developer Brandon Yuhouse to the show. We’ll cover the first race of the Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup Series, while iRacing announces another World championship Series and we’ll look at iRacing’s involvement in the development of the Clash at the Colosseum. So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast.

Sponsors:

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus – www.twitch.tv/froozenkaktus

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling –

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February 4, 2022

Episode 0316

2/3/2022 – Wet Wood – Episode 0316

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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This week on the show, the final unsigned Coke Series drivers find their home. We recap the final race of the iRacing World of Outlaws season and crown a series champion. And is the Next gen cup car worse than it was before?

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Topics

Coke News

Letarte eSports return to the Coke Series with two new drivers, Brian Mercurio and Dylan Ault

#LETARTEeSports is back to compete for another season in the @iRacing @eNASCARCocaCola series! We are excited to announce we have two new drivers on board. Welcome to the team Brian Mercurio & Dylan Ault! @Dr_Bob41 | @dylanault42 pic.twitter.com/tZ2ldAOsDj
— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) January 28, 2022

https://twitter.com/steveletarte/status/1487161070531796995?s=11

Elliot Sadler eSports announced the acquisition of driver Liam Brotherton. Also, they announced that they will be partnering with Next Level Racing as their exclusive sim chassis provider.

#NEWS: We are proud to announce the driver of the #2 @nextlvlracing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Liam Brotherton!!!

We are also thrilled to announce a new partnership with #NextLevelRacing as the exclusive sim chassis provider of Elliott Sadler eSports! pic.twitter.com/uQG7X9ZM1M
— Elliott Sadler eSports (@SadlerEsports) January 30, 2022

https://twitter.com/sadleresports/status/1487893421284990977?s=11

More from Elliot Sadler eSports in that they will be returning with Driver Garrett Manes and also they have formed a driver development program with Kaulig Racing in 2022

#NEWS: He's back! @GarrettManes will drive the #31 https://t.co/R0EEKjUPo8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for ESE in 2022!

ESE is also proud to announce we have formed a Driver Development program with @KauligRacing in 2022!

FULL STORY: https://t.co/rnbNgKsW1H pic.twitter.com/pORSk6RvIo
— Elliott Sadler eSports (@SadlerEsports) January 30, 2022

https://twitter.com/sadleresports/status/1487923610551414784?s=11

23XI Racing holds with their two drivers from last year, returning champion Keegan Leahy and top rookie, Mitchell deJong

.@KeeganLeahy and @MitchelldeJong1 will return to 23XI for their second season of competition in the @eNASCARCocaCola @iRacing series.

Leahy is set to defend his 2021 series title! ????

Read more below ????
— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) January 31, 2022

https://twitter.com/23xiracing/status/1488225384747483136?s=11

Spacestation racing will be returning with Kyle Peddle and Allen Boes

New astronauts just dropped ????️????

SSG Racing is proud to announce Kyle Peddle and Allen Boes as our 2022 #eNASCAR Coca-Cola @iRacing Series drivers! ????@peddle_flower | @A_Boes21 | @Spacestation pic.twitter.com/9u3ufISNUe
— Spacestation Racing (@ssgracing) February 1, 2022

https://twitter.com/ssgracing/status/1488308946100178945?s=11

Kyle Long’s Mode Media House will have drivers Cody Byus and Matt Busa.

We had a lot of ideas on how we wanted to announce our 2022 #eNASCAR @CocaCola @iRacing squad. Once @lefty_designs sent the liveries, nothing else mattered…

Welcome home, #24 @CodyByus & #75 @mbussa75 #GoMode????????@Ky1eLong x @JRisTC pic.twitter.com/nQUNoA6wPN
— Mode Media House (@ModeMediaHouse) February 1, 2022

https://twitter.com/modemediahouse/status/1488542936165928966?s=11

Coke Series Clash

Casey Kirwan wins the Coke iRacing Clash at the Colosseum

https://www.iracing.com/casey-kirwan-wins-enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series-clash-at-the-coliseum/

2022 Daytona 24 Stats

Rob Crouch posted the stats for the 2022 24 Hours of Daytona

https://iracingreports.com/stats/22s1-Daytona_24-P217.html

https://iracingreports.com/stats/22s1-Daytona_24-GT3.html

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/17007/2022-daytona-24-stats

Porsche Supercup Series

The Tag Heuer Porsche Supercup Series will return this Saturday, February 5th at the Hockenheimring with $200,000 prize pool.

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#PESC – The #Porsche @TAGHeuer Esports Supercup by @iRacing heads into the new season this Saturday, 5 February. On this occasion, the new #911GT3Cup will celebrate its digital racing debut on the Hockenheimring

Further information and free downloads:https://t.co/nf6tYqCIHp
— Porsche Motorsport (@PorscheRaces) February 2, 2022

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZZ0-yDBxkI/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Reason #437 To Not Use The Beta UI

iRacing posted a Tweet recognizing that there is a know issue with the UI not allowing races to show up and direct user to use the website until the issue is resolved.

Sorry guys – we know about the issue with the races not showing up in the UI and are working on a fix. We hope to have this resolved ASAP. In the meantime, you can go to https://t.co/i2VvAHayzR. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks so much for your patience.
— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) January 31, 2022

https://twitter.com/iRacingSupport/status/1488136398750236679

It’s even worse now

Nick Neebon posted a video on his YouTube Channel criticizing the next gen car noting the snappy loose conditions that are prevent in mile and a half tracks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEMjQdp55yI

Poor Next Gen Braking Performance

iRacing member Isaac Lockhert noticed while racing the Next gen Cup car at the Charlotte roval course that he actually had to back up his break points compared to to Gen 6 car and blamed poorer brake performance. Staffer Matt Holden posted a reply with his explanation of why this is.

There’s a lot behind the “curtain” that has to be considered between the two cars. First and foremost, the NextGen brakes do provide more stopping power at their peak than the Gen 6 car, but there’s other stuff going on. Mason is right that the Master Cylinders are intentionally set to be larger than optimum, which basically means you can go to 100% brake pedal travel without lockup on initial braking. This helps with people who are more arrive-and-drive since front lockups tend to be harder to recover from than just a softer brake pedal. Reducing MC size will increase line pressure and cause the brakes to bite harder, but can more easily lock up.

Also, NextGen cars have the temperature system enabled on the brakes while the Gen 6 did not. This basically means the G6 brakes are always at optimum temperature, the NG brakes start too cold, thus don’t have as much power as they could, and will start fading with excessive heat. It’s actually quite difficult to get all four rotors to run in the optimum temp range (usually the front rotors overheat when the rears are optimum), so brake performance can suffer slightly. There’s also some engine braking differences between Gen 6, but all-in-all we’ve gotten feedback from the real drivers that the performance is accurate on the NextGen. The most common thing I heard from real drivers was that the Gen 6 brakes were way too powerful than the real things.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/113609/#Comment_113609

BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing

Broke A$$ $imracing posted a series of videos using some imaginative ways to replace a steering wheel.

@douglasthompsonofficial
BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing Ep.5 BMX Handlebars Wheel #douglasthompson #brokeasssimracing #funny #fan #simracing #cammus #csldd #fanblade #fanmode #bmx
♬ original sound – Douglas Thompson

https://www.tiktok.com/@douglasthompsonofficial/video/7052738900158205189

@douglasthompsonofficial
BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing Ep.7 (Airsoft) #douglasthompson #cammus #assettocorsa #brokeass #simracing #funny #dumb #racing #subaru #random #wrx #airsoft
♬ original sound – Douglas Thompson

https://www.tiktok.com/@douglasthompsonofficial/video/7056437359432420655

@douglasthompsonofficial
BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing Ep.9 (TV Remote) #douglasthompson #tvremote #controller #brokeasssimracing #cammus #funny
♬ original sound – Douglas Thompson

https://www.tiktok.com/@douglasthompsonofficial/video/7059369599812341039

@douglasthompsonofficial
BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing Ep.9 (CSL DD) #douglasthompson #brokeasssimracing #simracing #cammus #csldd #fanatec #funny #dumbidea
♬ original sound – Douglas Thompson

https://www.tiktok.com/@douglasthompsonofficial/video/7059373048469687598?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

iRacing was on site scanning Kern County Raceway

The iRacing track scanning vehicle was spotted at Kern County Raceway Park a half mile oval in Bakersfield California that hosts the Whelen All American Series and K&N Pro Series West. It also sports a 1/3 mile clay track in it’s facilities.

https://www.facebook.com/kernraceway/posts/7092951954080757

Reminder – Yes we have F1

iRacing Posted on their YouTube Channel a video of member Jarl Teien posting a 1;23.65 in the Mercedes Formula 1 Car at Suzuka

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVwTRwDAhk4

World of Outlaws Week 10 [Brian/Mike]

The iRacing Nos Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car series closed out Monday at the Dirt Track at Charlotte. Coming into the race Cameron Merriman held a 13 point lead over 3 time returning champion Alex Bergeron with James Edens 19 points back, third in the points.

Blake Matjoulis was fast in qualifying and won heat number one and earned the feature pole. Merriman was second fastest in qualifying, won his heat and would start on the outside of the front row for the feature.

Meanwhile Bergeron did not have great qualifying effort. Bergeron qualified 21st, started 6th in his heat, and managed only to make his way to third meaning he would start in the fifth row of the feature.

That put Merriman in great position since Bergeron would need to finish at least 5 spots ahead of him to take the championship.

After the flag dropped, Merriman was able to get by Matjoulis 6 laps into the race running the high line around the track. He stayed comfortably ahead of the field while Bergeron charged all the way up to p5.

With the race staying green, the only way he could loose the championship is of he made a major mistake like happened at Fairbury. But no, Merriman stays clear of lap traffic and take his only race win of the season and claiming the 2022 Championship and the $10,000 prize.

https://www.iracing.com/cameron-merriman-wins-2021-22-iracing-world-of-outlaws-title-with-charlotte-victory/

EasyAntiCheat (EAC) Update

Alex Gustafson posted in the forums that the iRacing partners at EasyAntiCheat (EAC) recently released a new client-side version update that needs to be present in order for you to join Races. Many of you may have received this update automatically, but if you have been unable to join events lately, these steps might solve your problem:

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/17139/failure-to-join-races-and-easyanticheat-eac-update

Do you have the same sim racing bad habit as me? [Hall]

Dave Cam on his YouTube Channel was shocked to see that he was turning faster times at Bell Isle with one foot for throttle and braking than with two. After checking his telemetry, he figured out his mistakes and asks if you might be having this habit as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfZjEPiDKuU

Story Title

Monday Night Racing Pro Series Finale

The Rowdy Energy Monday Night Racing Pro Series Finale Presented by Market Rebellion will be brought to you LIVE at the Carolina Esports Hub for a first of its kind event featuring the best real life & sim drivers alike.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rowdy-energy-mnr-pro-series-finale-presented-by-market-rebellion-tickets-253478901217

Hyundai N e-Festival Global League

The Hyundai N e-Festival Global League on @iRacing kicked off on Monday, with Pre-Qualifying taking place from January 24th to February 14th.

Through three weeks of Pre-Qualifying, a total of 30 drivers will be qualified/invited to the main rounds. pic.twitter.com/ecxXhQeV14
— RaceSpot TV (@RaceSpotTV) January 25, 2022

https://twitter.com/racespottv/status/1486059463559856130?s=11

2022 Bathurst 12 Hour

Date: February 11-13

(Registration opens 1 hour prior to the event)

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 7:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/16630/2022-bathurst-12-hour

Podium 500

The Podium 500 returns with the next gen cars on Feb 13th

To boldly go…

The #Podium500 enters the next generation on Feb. 13, 2022.

Visit https://t.co/1Ee7TzIY12 to register NOW! pic.twitter.com/CmDObk2Pb8
— Podium eSports (@PodiumeSports) January 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/podiumesports/status/1479815153076084740?s=11

Prelude to the Daytona 500

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

Buy our NFT! https://ftx.us/nfts/token/397094821527779177

Join our Discord – https://discord.gg/fEmQ2Awaps

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Samsung Odssey Ark

Samsung posted a video on TikTok of the Samsung Odssey Arc monitor.

@newegg
Testing the Samsung Odssey Ark at #CES before it comes out #gaming #science #monitor #gamingsetup #gaminglife #pc #newegg
♬ Soundtrack – Maximilien Mathevon

https://www.tiktok.com/@newegg/video/7053517595286375727

GRID DDU-5 Display [Brian]

Grid Sim Lab offers their DDU-5 wheel-base mounted LCD display

https://gridbysimlab.com/shop/product/grid-display-ddu-5-3619?category=167#attr=2878

Rise Sim Engineering

RISE Sim Engineering offers button boxes, iFlags, displays and and oval wheel button cluster

https://www.risesimengineering.com/shop

The DSD uBox Button Controller

Derek Speares Designs offers their new uBox Button Controller

https://derekspearedesigns.com/ubox12.html

Why I Ditched My Triple Screen Sim Racing Setup

Chris Haye Simracing posted on his YouTube Channel the reasons he ditched his triple screen setup for a single monitor. Most of his reasoning revolved around video performance and video capturing, budgeting for 4k triples

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO5YOttZqbE

Rig Review

itchie.diz posted a short video on TikTok of his 80/20 composite rig that features an enclosed hood and roof complete with window netting

@itchie.diz
Reply to @a.better_brain7 I got a bunch of b roll . #racekraftsimulations #simrig #simrace #simracingsetup
♬ pushin P (feat. Young Thug) – Gunna & Future

https://www.tiktok.com/@itchie.diz/video/7058254212567780609?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

P1 Pro Cylinders are leak-proof

Sim Coaches have managed to engineer the first purpose built hydraulic cylinder for sim racing. where they have added more o-rings and tightened the tolerances from other brands to ensure that they are completely leak proof.

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A post shared by Sim Coaches | Sim Racing (@simcoaches)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZciBgnFrx-/?utm_medium=share_sheet

RaceKit Simulators

RaceKit Simulators will sell the plans and instructions to build plywood simulators from $25. Designed and developed in New Zealand.

https://racekit-simulators.myshopify.com/

Results

Official Series

PDS Euro Sprint Series
- Hall – P1 at Suzuka. Unusual win. Was close at first, then started to pull away from 2nd as tires got warm. I GTE gets loose beside me and pops for what would be 5 seconds damage. Didn’t hurt the car except for long straights. Held on as Long as I could lost the lead a few laps before pit window. Pitted and fixed 5 seconds, cycled out later to 5 seconds behind lead. Catch him, and he’s as fast as me on the long straights, but weak in the S’s, i finally setup a pass on the out side of the final left hander and pull away.

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack League

David – p1, stayed in top 4 for whole race with pole. Took lead on 2nd to last restart, big wreck. Final restart to few cars out side line couldn’t form up. 2nd place car tried to lay back so I let off to limit his run. Took win.
Bobby – Wrecked Out
Mike – Wrecked out – Tifosi front row Q – We ran up front until i got hooked.

Hosted
1. Ran supercars at Michigan hosted Chris McGuire end up wrecked getting on the pit Road.
2. Tried several carb cups at Daytona Friday got wrecked out early in each one
Winter League
1. Ellis – pDNF – Ran about two thirds of race was just slow and bored, tired. So parked it.

Hall – p wrecked out, not of my own doing, disappointed end to season. Finished 8th in points.

Saturday – SIM 500 eSports Racing League 87 Car
1. Mike -p17 – Charlotte – hit the wall hard 3 times and through the grass once, was enough to lose my track position to the back, gained back a few spots through attrition. GF stop at half way then caution right after put me and others down a lap fighting for lucky dog. I held it for the first part of the run but lost it eventually because I never caught that next caution

Final Thoughts

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Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

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January 28, 2022

Episode 0315

1/27/2022 – NFT Cabbage – Episode 0315

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

Opening Audio Clip -“Your listening to the iRacers Lounge Podcast where we discuss everything iRacing, in a casual setting, enjoy.”`

READ THIS AT THE TOP OF EACH SHOW!!!

Welcome to the iRacer’s Lounge, I am your host “XXX”. iRacer’s Lounge is a podcast for the iRacer, where we talk all things iRacing in a casual setting.
Joining me are the usual characters, ————

Show Introduction

On todays show we’ll do a full review of The 24 Hours of Daytona 24, including the Tifosi team results and all of the rest. iRacing releases a mid season patch including a new track and a much anticipated adjustment to the Next Gen Cup cars.

TITLE SPONSOR READ:

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Special Guest

Guest Name

General Questions:

What brought you to iRacing and how did you hear about it?
Which series do you normally run?
What type of hardware do you use? (Wheels, Pedals, ect.)
Software
1. What gear did you use when you first started iRacing?
Do you run Monitors or VR?
1. How many monitors?
2. What VR headset are you running?
Are you part of a team?
Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing?
What is your most memorable iRacing moment?

Guest Specific Questions:

Topics

24 Hours of Daytona

The guys at the iRacers Lounge Podcast were geared up for the start of Sunday’s 24 Hours of Daytona with the LMP team and Ferrari GTE fun team!

Team fun is ready for the 24 hours of Daytona! Let’s Go!!!
Drivers: @TonyRochette @JediMcfly @mikedeanellis @SirGroves @MacRubbin @TylerFatboy1990 pic.twitter.com/YAxBLhn3XL
— iRacers Lounge (@iRacersLounge) January 20, 2022

https://twitter.com/iRacersLounge/status/1484304210812231683

4 hours into @iracing 24 @daytona
P7 after starting P22@iRacersLounge @SimCoaches @simwraps @LoudPedalGaming @dmixmage @froozenkaktus
Richard Luckey
Tom Dreiling pic.twitter.com/AN9GaoaH6x
— froozenkaktus (@froozenkaktus) January 22, 2022

https://twitter.com/froozenkaktus/status/1484948309907316737

24 Hour Participation

Some @iRacing @DAYTONA 24 stats. 3911 teams and 15780 declared drivers across all race sessions. 2 teams registered for all four sessions. 7 customers declared as drivers for four sessions (does not account for possibly declared by more than one team) over 22K members online.
— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) January 22, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1484994317471162370?s=11

Skull SimGear Split Winner

The team of Skull SimGear won their GTE split in the 24 with the drivers of Robbie Tear, Mark Heron, Andy Hanson, Yas Samaai, and Chris Skull.

Well we only went on to win our split in the @iRacing daytona 24hr.
Amazing work by the team and very proud to have a couple of stint's in the car.
GRATS ???? Team SKULL SIMGEAR !!!!!!???????? pic.twitter.com/tqXIIXFMpE
— Skull SimGear (@SkullSimgear) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/skullsimgear/status/1485291384936583171?s=11

Kirwan Wins at the 24

Coke Series driver Casey Kirwan was a part of the LMP2 team that won his split in the 24 Hours. He posted that they had to comeback from 2 and a half laps back after lagging out early but some luck and good stints got us back into it.

Won the 24 @ Daytona. Had to comeback from 2 and a half laps back after lagging out early but some luck and good stints got us back into it. Great fight with @r8gesports. Appreciate all the support throughout, and all the legends from @JimmyBroadbent's community for the banter. pic.twitter.com/KzlnN1ZAku
— Casey Kirwan (@CaseyKirwan23) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/caseykirwan23/status/1485338477365506053?s=11

GTE Top Split Winner

Denmark Drivers Lasse Bak, Mikkel Gade and Lasse Sørensen of FYRA SimSport were the top split winners of the GTE division of the 24 Hours of Daytona.

????DAYTONA 24 TOP SPLIT WINNERS!????

What an outstanding job by the whole team! Thanks to everyone involved, this is only the beginning???? Eyes on to the next one.

YOUR DAYTONA 24 WINNERS:
???????? Lasse Bak
???????? Mikkel Gade
???????? Lasse Sørensen pic.twitter.com/tBB2R2XXpT
— FYRA SimSport (@FYRASimSport) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/fyrasimsport/status/1485242491959840768?s=11

LMP2 Top Split Winners

Congratulations to the Apex Racing Team of Peter Berryman, Yohann Harth, Michele Costantini and Maxime Brient on top top split and overall winners of the iRacing 24 Hours of Daytona.

I guess that makes us the 2022 #iracingdaytona24 top split winners in the LMP2 class!

WHAT A JOB from the drivers and whole team, a truly epic 24hrs that starts 2022 ????
????@xPeterBerrymanx @Yohann_Harth @Michele_C66 @MaxDaytona

Congrats to @FYRASimSport for the GTD win???? pic.twitter.com/GokohfW8yw
— Apex Racing Team (@apexracingteam) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/apexracingteam/status/1485237681755992069?s=11

Garrett Manes, Vicente Salas Top Split Winners

Garrett Manes with fellow Coke Driver Vicente Salas won their top split in the GT Division of the 24.

WE GOT IT DONE!!! Top split Daytona 24 GT3 Winners! Thank you @vicente_salas14 for bringing it home. What a duo! pic.twitter.com/jYyObR2SZb
— Garrett Manes Racing (@GarrettManes) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/garrettmanes/status/1485041215976452099?s=11

Cosey Jr Wins His Split after 5 Years

Michael Cosey Jr, winner of last year’s Firecracker 400, won his LMP2 split of the 24 after five years of trying.

5 YEARS OF TRYING, 5 YEARS OF FRUSTRATION

CUCK COMMANDERS 2022 DAYTONA 24 WINNERS AHHHHHHH

damnit I'm so happy, shoutout to the boys@asschleiss @HarryTiller69 @spretey @TGarey26 @schildhoused
AND OUR RESERVE DRIVER @itsmoonhead pic.twitter.com/lcyjS2m32Q
— Michael Cosey Jr. (@windVOW8820) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/windvow8820/status/1485243248671178754?s=11

Allgaier Wins at the 24

Nascar driver Justin Allgaier and his team won their GTE split at the 24

Pumped to get the W in @iRacing 24hr Daytona GT3 Class!

Had a blast with @RyanW_Design, @BarrVisuals and @JPoulin2013

Made some new friends along the way, and maybe a few enemies ???? Either way it was a blast but I’m exhausted. pic.twitter.com/afqAFLmnbY
— Justin Allgaier (@J_Allgaier) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/j_allgaier/status/1485300239380717572?s=11

Reynolds and Boes Win in the LMP2

Coke drivers Blake Reynolds and Allen Boes along with teammates Blake Bryant, Hogan Garrison, and Shawn Butler for the DeadZone Racing Gold team

We have won the Daytona 24! @DeadzoneRacing Gold was a great group. I’m sure we’ll do this again in the future

WINNING LINEUP:@A_Boes21 @iBeButlerr @HoganGarrison @BlakeB4809
And me ????

????: @iBeButlerr pic.twitter.com/Lc6LJ52U4O
— Blake Reynolds (@blakereynolds66) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/blakereynolds66/status/1485241957450407939?s=11

The Power of 69

Twitch streamer SteelHorseLive posted that he won his split in the Daytona 24 in the LMP2 car runnong the number 69 car, driving 69 laps and despite having 69 total incident points.

I ran 69 laps in the #69 car with 69 total incidents for the team. But the only number that mattered in the end was 1 because THAT'S WHERE THIS TEAM FINISHED BABY WE JUST WON THE DAYTONA 24 LET'S GO! pic.twitter.com/KEULeR29Oj
— SteelHorseLive ???????? (@SteelHorseLive) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/steelhorselive/status/1485299643944742915?s=11

Sim Party Racing gets a W

The guys from Sim Party Racing won their LMP2 split

Get in there SPR Esports 1 – You are the winners of the @iRacing
24 Hours of Daytona 2022

Congratulations to the drivers – super effort and well deserved.
Matt @Kebabasaurus
Brad #Bradhracing
Ryan @LowerThanRy
Olly @OliverBurridge
Jordan#Daytona24 pic.twitter.com/t07UWsLG2X
— SPR (@simpartyracing) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/simpartyracing/status/1485311402583764995?s=11

Indy Autosport

Indy Autosport Tokyo Drift have won their split in the Mercedes AMG GTE

Indy AutoSport Tokyo Drift have won the iRacing 24 hours of Daytona with drivers Scott Rankin, Jake Ham, Regis Clark, Joe Yakes and Mike Browning in their battered Mercedes AMG GT3.
Big thanks to Sponsors@MartinSports906 @SimracerCoin @LunatikRacing
for riding on board with us pic.twitter.com/FjBSibo929
— Indy Autosport (@AutosportIndy) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/autosportindy/status/1485264100083273730?s=11

Arrow CHS Wins at the 24

WE DID IT! WE WON THE 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA! Words don't describe the relief I feel right now. We did it as a team. I'm honored and humbled pic.twitter.com/YGvw0X4fFo
— ????️‍????Arrow????️‍???? (@ArrowCSH) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/arrowcsh/status/1485247523702947840?s=11

Side By Side at Hour 23 [Brian]

Alex Tagliani posted on Instagram of his team coming out of the pits at hour 23 side by side for the lead

Just posted a photo https://t.co/NRrSdgWN9X
— Alex Tagliani (@tagliani) January 23, 2022

Taylor Burris Split Winner

Podium eSports announcer Taylor Burris won his LMP2 split

Finally!!!!! My first @iRacing #Rolex24 win @DAYTONA!!!!!
Thanks to @PodiumeSports @TeamHypeSim and all the drivers.@RichardReganJr1 @dirty_air13 Jesse and Ryan!! Now let’s go take on a mountain!!! @Bathurst12hour pic.twitter.com/o3r2c7jFyw
— Taylor Burris (@iRDTaylor45) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/tagliani/status/1485381791636770818

https://twitter.com/iRDTaylor45/status/1485311131266736130

Bawls Out wins their LMP2 split

Daytona 24 hr CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! @KyleSmalley5 is a 2x Daytona 24 hr champion and @jdweaver23, @MarkusAdams31 and @leclerc_ty are first time champions! Thanks again to @leclerc_ty for coming on board to help us get this achievement

Also thank you to @nate_yarnell for helping spot pic.twitter.com/Jcvp3RzPwm
— Bawls Out Racing (@BawlsOutRacing) January 22, 2022

https://twitter.com/bawlsoutracing/status/1485023988560576518?s=11

Side by Side after 24 Hours

After 24 hours of grueling racing at Daytona in the LMP2 cars, the teams of Driven Motorsports and Triple S Racing came down to a side by side finish for the win. In perspective. that’s over 3200 miles of racing and finishing a few feet apart

Side by side for the win after 876 laps at @DAYTONA between Driven Motorsports and Triple S Racing – epic. pic.twitter.com/rDhPX3Lj5P
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) January 25, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1486096459665707008?s=11

Largest Motorsports Event?

Parker Klingerman was chatting with Steve Myers and speculated that the iRacing Daytona 24 hour event may be the single largest motorsport participant event in the world

Chatting with @pkligerman last night he brought up a good point. This could be the single largest motorsport participant event in the world. And he could be right. I can’t think of anything off the top of my head that could top that number.
— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1485287142146420744?s=11

Podium Certificates

Steve Myers thought that Jake Fluman’s idea of adding a certificate for podium finishes in the 24 Hours of Daytona

I thought this was a great idea when I read it the other night and we have been working to make this happen. We will issue them for all upcoming special events when done and retroactively create the podium certificates for last weekend's Daytona 24 race as well! https://t.co/3VzkEgFiQL
— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) January 26, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1486415072259936256?s=11

Monday Night Racing to host Season 4 finale live at Carolina Esports Hub

The championship finale of the Monday Night Racing Series will compete in front of a live audience for the Season 4 Championship Finale at the Carolina Esports Hub on 7th February.

????NEWS: @MonNightRacing announces Season Four Championship will be live and in-person at @carolinahubgg in downtown Charlotte, NC.

????️: https://t.co/DfilR5lxkd

DETAILS????https://t.co/8M3z99SVKI
— Monday Night Racing (@MonNightRacing) January 24, 2022

https://twitter.com/monnightracing/status/1485690391705931777?s=11

https://traxion.gg/monday-night-racing-to-host-season-4-finale-live-at-carolina-esports-hub/

What iRacing does best

Race Depatment posted a YouTube video about what IiRacing does best as a racing Simulation

https://www.racedepartment.com/news/what-iracing-does-best-opinion-piece-ben-harrison.386/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gznHch_XyrU&t=1s

North Wilkesboro Speedway

Bob Pockrass Tweetes that track owner Marcus Smith has some renderings of possibly what a revised North Wilkesboro Speedway would look like.

Marcus Smith has some renderings of possibly what a revised North Wilkesboro Speedway would look like. No timetable announced as infrastructure and improvements still need to be made. He said it is a “real possibility” to have a truck race there. pic.twitter.com/EeqKyv9kUa
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 21, 2022

https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1484553371671531525

Dale JR in the HOF

iRacing congratulates Nascar Driver and iRacing VP Dale Earnhardt Jr for his induction into the Nascar Racing Hall of Fame

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-celebrates-dale-earnhardt-jr-s-induction-into-nascar-hall-of-fame/

Better Ergonomics in a Racing Simulator

Asetek Simsports posted a video on their Facebook page about how to set up your rig for a more agronomical fit.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=1035952440594388

Everyone Please Start Using XAudio2 and say goodbye to DirectSound

Aussie Greg Hill posted in the forums that e default sound system is now XAudio2, there is no reason to use DirectSound anymore.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/16294/everyone-please-start-using-xaudio2-and-say-goodbye-to-directsound

Logitech G eSports

Logitech announces their NA Champions Philippe Simard, Nick Ottinger and Brandon Hawkin

Four regions, three challenges, two games! ????

Congrats again to our NA Champions! ????

???? Sports – Philippe Simard @PhilVS13
???? Stock – Nick Ottinger @NickOttinger
???? Open Wheel – Brandon Hawkin

Keep an eye out for more details about G Challenge in the new year! pic.twitter.com/JbCNKDWCqV
— Logitech G esports (@LogitechGesport) January 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/logitechgesport/status/1485296312635510820?s=11

2022 Season 1 Patch 2 Release Notes

Alex Gustavson posted the notes the 2022 Season 1 Patch 2 release notes

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/16727/2022-season-1-patch-2-release-notes-2022-01-25-03

The LA Coliseum

The new patch included the release of the new LA Coliseum

Our art team has been hard at work trying to keep up with all of these changes. We'll be ready — just a couple of days left until @lacoliseum will be released on @iracing #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/qqIi3MSAU9
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) January 25, 2022

https://twitter.com/greghi11/status/1485840207710728197?s=11

Hey @bobpockrass this is confirmation that @lacoliseum has lights! What a unique collaborative effort this project has been between us at @iRacing and @NASCAR. We plan to release it this Wednesday in our next patch… pic.twitter.com/eOZ2fvKwDi
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) January 25, 2022

https://twitter.com/greghi11/status/1485846832815263744?s=11

The LA Coliseum is now available on iRacing! pic.twitter.com/Gp7YyEWMNz
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) January 26, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1486356500834619392?s=11

This place is TIGHT @iRacing @NASCAR pic.twitter.com/jDpTkIdZA6
— Anthony Alfredo (@anthonyalfredo) January 26, 2022

https://twitter.com/anthonyalfredo/status/1486367774020673543?s=11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp1kXC3Cg8U

LA Crashiseum

Nick Nebon posted a Youtube video of a win at the La Coliseum Clash where 50 of the 75 lap feature were under caution. Tyler Stooksbury was in a Clash race where EVERYONE in the session lost significant SR. He had a just single 2x in the feature and lost a lot of SR because its near impossible to run laps in the warmup sessions without getting hit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKY2L88jZGI

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/16769/every-driver-in-la-clash-race-loses-sr-even-those-with-low-incidents

Next Gen Update

The Next Gen Cup cars received the new update on the HP package. Nick Neebon posted a video of his initial test session.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9pR703i74U

NFT’s Have Arrived in Sim Racing

Box this lap has an post on their website saying that NFT’s ( non-fungible tokens) have arrived in sim racing.

https://boxthislap.org/nfts-have-arrived-in-sim-racing/

iRacers Lounge Podcast 200th Episode Logo

Original artwork to celebrate the 200th episode released on 10/31/2020 of the iRacers Lounge Podcast. Grab a piece of their history with this one of kind podcast logo NFT! If you buy this NFT we will coordinate to schedule you to be a guest on a future episode.

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Piling up

Andreas Moor had a video posted on iRacing’s Instagram page that shows a massive pile-up of sportscars at Watkins Glen

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by iRacing.com (@iracingofficial)

https://www.instagram.com/iracingofficial/tv/CZNNeiMhmKT/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Coke Series Team Chart

iRacing has posted the current Coke Series team chart

NEWS: @mikeconti5 and newcomer @briarlapradd complete JRM’s iRacing roster for 2022 @enascarcocacola series.

Full story ➡️ https://t.co/sF2erTMZpd pic.twitter.com/6dug94ByPo
— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) January 27, 2022

https://twitter.com/jrmotorsports/status/1486723274125897729?s=11

WoO Week 9 Weedsport [Brian/Mike]

The iRacing World of Outlaws Sprint car championship was at Weedsport Speedway for the next to last race of the season with Alex Bergeron holding on to a narrow 4 point lead for the championship over Cameron Merriman and 19 points ahead of James Edens

Brayden Eyler was the fast qualifier, but hit the wall in his heat race allowing last week’s winner Evan Seay to take the win and pole in the feature. Cameron Merriman wins heat 2, meaning he’ll start on the outside of row one and a great spot to claim the points lead.

Alex Bergeron started third and finished third in his heat meaning he would be starting in the middle of the field on the short bullring, leaving a lot of work to be done to chase down Merriman.

Evan Seay takes the lead early, but his car goes away mid way thru the race when Merriman takes over the lead. Meanwhile Bergeron is marred in 12th place and unable to advance thru the field.

Merriman posted a 3 second lead over the field when a late caution bring the field back together with a hungry Hayden Cardwell ready to pounce from the second position. When the final green dropped, Merriman losses traction on a slick section of track allowing Cardwell to get alongside him with 2 to go.

The two drivers make contact and Cardwell takes the lead and stays there for his second win of the season. Merriman gets bumped back to finish P4, but that was enough for him to take the series point lead over ninth place Bergeron.

So heading to the final race of the season Cameron Merriman will be taking a 13 point lead to The Dirt Track at Charlotte, and try to hold off Alex Bergeron who would is seeking his 4th consecutive Championship.

https://www.iracing.com/cardwell-wins-iracing-world-of-outlaws-sprint-cars-at-weedsport-merriman-seizes-points-lead/

9th Annual Majors Series Daytona 500

https://www.facebook.com/103355085047710/posts/323355936380956/?d=n

Hyundai N e-Festival Global League

The Hyundai N e-Festival Global League on @iRacing kicked off on Monday, with Pre-Qualifying taking place from January 24th to February 14th.

Through three weeks of Pre-Qualifying, a total of 30 drivers will be qualified/invited to the main rounds. pic.twitter.com/ecxXhQeV14
— RaceSpot TV (@RaceSpotTV) January 25, 2022

https://twitter.com/racespottv/status/1486059463559856130?s=11

2022 Bathurst 12 Hour

The Bathurst 12 Hour is a 12 hour endurance race staged on the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.

Date: February 11-13

(Registration opens 1 hour prior to the event)

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 7:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/16630/2022-bathurst-12-hour

OBRL Metro Cup

The OBRL is gearing up for their Metro Ford 40 week cup series starting in February. They’ve added two new sponsors, KIMBOWL and Victory Lane Sports to help make it possible for a $3000 prize pool for the season . There’s the Manufacturers Cup ( $500 ) – Top 10 positions Payout ( $1500) – Safety First Award 8 Positions paid ( $700 ) – Hard Charger Award ( 10$ per race for positions gained ) – Rookie of the Year ( $100) – Ride the pole Award ( 100) . The winner of the safety award pays almost the same as winning the championship which is a really cool message. And if you like seeing your car in a TV style show, they’re singed up for a full year with their broadcasting partner Team Goon Squad.

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Podium 500

The Podium 500 returns with the next gen cars on Feb 13th

To boldly go…

The #Podium500 enters the next generation on Feb. 13, 2022.

Visit https://t.co/1Ee7TzIY12 to register NOW! pic.twitter.com/CmDObk2Pb8
— Podium eSports (@PodiumeSports) January 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/podiumesports/status/1479815153076084740?s=11

Prelude to the Daytona 500

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

LCD telemetry boxes

Yuhouse Racing Designs presents their LCD telemetry box

https://www.facebook.com/103842818263121/posts/338134138167320/?d=n

V Rig

The V Rig offers multiple seating positions with a triple monitor stand that adjusts with you

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CY9LU74KMsG

Reviewing The New Cube Controls F-Pro Wheel

jaaames reviews on their Youtube channel the Cube Controls F Pro Wheel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM1asaUS8po

25k not including the monitor [Brian]

9999 Monkeys posted a picture of his 25k rig including a full dashboard and center console for his shifter and e-brake

25k not including the monitor from gaming

https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/sauktf/25k_not_including_the_monitor/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

New Thrustmaster Direct Drive info: This is becoming a joke

Random Callsign reviews the release updates for the new Trustmaster DD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKSOp7J_WCY

iRacing now included in NVIDIA Reflex’s low latency ecosystem

iRacing now included in NVIDIA Reflex’s low latency ecosystem

https://traxion.gg/iracing-now-included-in-nvidia-reflexs-low-latency-ecosystem/

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/technologies/reflex/

Why I use 27″ triple monitors for Sim Racing?

Dave Cam released a video of why he thinks using 27″monitors in a triple setup is the correct size.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVLUSzCWCsI

Motion Simulation TL3 Lite Rig

WATCH: A tour of the Motion Simulation TL3 Lite rig

https://traxion.gg/watch-a-tour-of-the-motion-simulation-tl3-lite-rig/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLqAF7Fzea0&t=1s

https://www.motionsimulation.com/

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series

League / Hosted Races

Hosted – Tally Cadillacs – Win! Started dead last
Winter League
1. Ellis – pwrecked out – ran as high as p2
2. Hall – p p16, late caution right on pit window. Thought I could save fuel, but after about 10 laps decided it wasn’t gonna make it and moved up to outside to at least fight for position in the pack I was in. Something happened in front and I had no where to go. Limped around and engine out lasted another guy, now surprisingly tied for 7th in points.
1. Man Cave After Dark Thursday Night Truck League
- Mike – Nashville- Wrecked out. It was hard to pass I finally got underneath a guy held my line fine but he doored into me and then I was slow after that took my quick fix on the green flag stop I also got doorred on pit Road before the stop I was side-by-side with a guy and he just drove into my side was looking good after that up to P9. Then the same guy that caused me damage previously took out another guy up ahead of me and I plowed in. With no more resets I was done

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian Nashville P15 started p8 was able to get up to top 3 and was turned on a restart

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

Final Thoughts

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January 21, 2022

Episode 0314

1/20/2022 – Sim Cabin – Episode 0314

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Joining me are the usual characters, ————

Show Introduction

On the show tonight, more Coke Series Drivers find their homes for the season, including a driver return to the Joe Gibbs team. Will iRacing scan some of the most iconic cars in the history of Nascar and we review this weeks wild World of Outlaws race at Faibury.

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Guest Name

General Questions:

What brought you to iRacing and how did you hear about it?
Which series do you normally run?
What type of hardware do you use? (Wheels, Pedals, ect.)
Software
1. What gear did you use when you first started iRacing?
Do you run Monitors or VR?
1. How many monitors?
2. What VR headset are you running?
Are you part of a team?
Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing?
What is your most memorable iRacing moment?

Guest Specific Questions:

Topics

Coke Series Update

More Coke Series drivers announcements this week starting with Williams eSports signing Vicente Salas and Donovan Strauss

#iRacing | Introducing the #WilliamsEsports 2022 eNascar @iRacing Series drivers ????

#???????? @vicente_salas14
#???????? @DonovanStrauss #SimRacing #Esports @NASCAR pic.twitter.com/RXNfo9jNeO
— WILLIAMS ΞSPORTS (@WilliamsEsports) January 14, 2022

https://twitter.com/williamsesports/status/1482065043269341193?s=11

William Byron eSports returns with the same lineup as last year with past series champion Nick Ottinger and final 4 driver from last year Logan Clampitt

????We are keeping the band together!!

Welcome back 2020 @NASCAR @CocaColaRacing @iRacing Series champion @NickOttinger and 2021 championship runner-up @LoganClampitt_ !!

2022 is looking bright indeed! ????@LogitechGesport | @LogitechG @SimSeats | @TSM pic.twitter.com/sekTBljFfp
— William Byron eSports (@WBeSports_) January 14, 2022

https://twitter.com/wbesports_/status/1482092750082347011?s=11

Xset returns to the series with past champion Ryan Luza and fan favorite Casey Kirwan

We’re back…????????

????️ @RyanLuza
????️ @CaseyKirwan23 @iRacing | @eNASCARCocaCola #RepTheSet❌ pic.twitter.com/dmVaX5Sek9
— XSET (@XSET) January 18, 2022

https://twitter.com/xset/status/1483501521786580996?s=11

The newly named eRacer.gg team announced the signing of drivers Darik Bourdeau and Collin Bowden

Honestly feel bad for the other #eNASCAR teams with the crew we are putting together for 2022

We present you our 2022 drivers:@Dard2121 & @BigDogBowden

Numbers will be announced in a few days! pic.twitter.com/L9Y7k0Kuk9
— eRacr.gg (@eRacr_gg) January 18, 2022

https://twitter.com/eracr_gg/status/1483550280251813893?s=11

Joe Gibbs comes out of the box strong with Ray Alfalla and a return to the number 18 Interstate Batteries car Bobby Zalenski

Announcing our 2022 @iRacing driver lineup:

We’ve got the field covered from A to Z!@rayalfalla returns to the No.51 with @realVRS on board. @bobbyzalenski is reunited with the green No.18 @interstatebatts #TRDCamry

Can’t wait to get this #eSports season started! pic.twitter.com/KI26YPMrVC
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) January 19, 2022

https://twitter.com/joegibbsracing/status/1483598149415587842?s=11

Holy Shitballs Batman

Petty’s Garage posted on their facebook page that Petty Motorsports has pulled down their iconic Richard Petty Stock cars, including the ’71 Plymouth Roadrunner and ’74 Dodge Charger, and wrote, “Alright iRacing, we pulled these out of the Petty Museum for you, come work your magic! There’s a lot of people out there that would love to sit in the same seat as Richard Petty and blast through the tri-oval at Daytona…”

https://www.facebook.com/382265150160/posts/10166226694780161/?d=n

Winner winner, chicken dinner

Maarten van Loozenoord won the Logitech G challenge EMEA Open Wheel Championship

Winner winner, chicken dinner???? I just won the @LogitechG challenge final! So happy????@r8gesports @RGrosjean @LandoNorris https://t.co/ZkYcUiR6SH
— Maarten van Loozenoord (@R8G_Maarten) January 16, 2022

https://twitter.com/r8g_maarten/status/1482729187941171204?s=11

iRacing Top 10 Highlights – December 2021

iRacing posted the top 10 highlights for December 2021 on their YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTAzzN2_nR4

iRacing To Add Multiple Dirt Tracks

iRacing announced multiple dirt tracks that will be added to the service including the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 to be followed later in the year by Wheatland, Missouri’s Lucas Oil Speedway and Pennsylvania’s Port Royal Speedway. Announcements on multiple additional dirt ovals set to join iRacing will be made in the coming months. Alongside the upcoming dirt oval releases, Lucas Oil Speedway’s off-road track will also join the iRacing service in a future build.

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-to-add-multiple-dirt-tracks-in-coming-builds/

TikTok ProTips

Callum Races posted on their TiKToc page a guide of how to use RaceLabs in order to see which car might be the quickest in multiclass sessions

@callumraces
#tiktokpoll I use this so so much! Great app is RaceLabs!! #iRacing #SimRacing
♬ original sound – CallumRaces

https://www.tiktok.com/@callumraces/video/7053043369412545798

iRacing > rFactor2

Maxime Brient Tweeted that his team was kicked off th4 server in rFactors 2’s Virtual Le Mans Series in his opinion proving “why iRacing remains the best sim”

DNF of the Virtual Le Mans Series

We got kicked off the server and lost 10 laps. rFactor 2 proved why @iRacing remains the best sim

Focus on Daytona ???????? pic.twitter.com/qMws2PYs7w
— Maxime Brient (@MaxDaytona) January 16, 2022

https://twitter.com/maxdaytona/status/1482691546935926792?s=11

Sending Well Wishes

YouTube Streamer Annie Rabbets posted an emotional video describing her health issues over the past 12 years as she battled an undiagnosed case on Endometriosis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldmb5SVw4t8

WoO SprintCars

The Nos Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series competed at the 1/4 mile track at Fairbury Speed way on Monday night with an insane night of racing. Evan Seay was fast qualifier and went on to win the first heat of the night, collecting the pole position for the feature event.

Alex Bergeron started side by side in row number 2 with rival Hayden Cardwell in the second heat. Cardwell took the lead in the heat ripping the high line, but made a rare mistake hitting the wall and crashing out of the race with Bergeron finishing second.

Cameron Merryman who started the race second, just 8 points behind Bergeron, also finished second in his heat meaning they both would start near each other in the feature.

Alex Bergeron had a great start from row 3 and was in third place and hunting down the leaders when a caution came out on lap 9. While pacing before returning to green Bergeron loses internet connection, and would finish P16, 15 laps down leaving, a huge opportunity for Merryman.

Merryman takes huge advantage of Bergeron’s misfortune by taking the race lead. He maintained a comfortable lead going into the final laps of the race. Merryman was in turn 4 coming to the white flag when he inexplicably hits the wall and crashes out of the race.

Polesitter Evan Seay takes advantage of all of the carnage and takes his second win of his rookie season. After all shakes out, Merriman finishes 2 places ahead of Bergeron allowing Alex to hold a narrow 4 point lead into week nine at another bullring, Weedsport Speedway.

https://twitter.com/justinpsports/status/1483270941056634885?s=11

iRacing at the Chili Bowl

Christopher Bell falls one position short of winning his fourth Chili Bowl Nationals in his iRacing Midget behind Tanner Thorson in last weekend’s event.

https://www.chilibowl.com/news/?i=103221

2022 eNASCAR iRacing Road to Pro Qualifying Series

iRacing announced the schedule and details of the 2022 eNascar Road to Pro Qualifying Series

https://www.iracing.com/2022-enascar-iracing-road-to-pro-series-schedule-announced/

Nascar Director of Gaming and eSports

Nascar has a job posting on their website looking for a Director of Gaming and eSports

https://nascar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NASCAR/job/Charlotte-North-Carolina/Director–Gaming-and-Esports_JR10900?fbclid=IwAR3jyEbVgK-5kNeqBM2Rq-oPkdttUsQeFv3fTuxcNw-hH6cxET2wKyF6SJc

Prelude to the Daytona 500

2022 iRacing Daytona 24 – Broadcast Information

RaceSpot TV is proud to be broadcasting the Saturday 12:00 GMT top split of the 2022 iRacing Daytona 24!

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Coverage takes place on Saturday 12:20 PM GMT on iRacingLive and RaceSpot TV.

Live Timing & Scoring will be available at racespot.tv/timing.

You can also stay in touch with us through our Discord server.

Join the conversation on Twitter using #iRacingDaytona24

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/16054/2022-iracing-daytona-24-broadcast-information

Drag Racing on iRacing

Robby Swan III explained how they do drag racing on iRacing.

include whatever information you like, but I should explain how exactly we did drag racing on iRacing. We did an open practice at Sonoma, using the drag strip. The car choices were 87 cup cars or Asphalt Legends. We have pre-registration to ensure an even bracket. Every admin spammed “clear all penalties” so drivers could do a U turn out of pit road. People waited in the “parking lot” area in between pit road entrance and pit road. I controlled the bracket, called drivers to the line, and called whoever is next to the staging area(little behind the start line). It was my job to watch an overhead camera of the start line, directing drivers how to line up evenly. Another admin named Max Wong was parked between both lanes in an LMP2 car. I called out “live on the lights” then 3-5 seconds later max would flash the headlights of the LMP22 car to signal the start of the race. James Batzer is the gentleman who runs MDiTV, he will be broadcasting every event.Every class is put in a bracket, everything is single elimination until its down to the last two. Then the final two guys do best 2 out of 3.

This first event went super well. Almost everyone who participated asked when the next event would be, and many watching commented asking how they could enter the next one. So we’re looking to keep this going and do every other sunday at 9pm. Going to stick with the two car classes until we start really growing, would love to soon add a third division. I think this could really gain steam and catch iracings attention if it grows popular enough. Maybe one day we will see a drag racing configuration at Sonoma. Or even a proper drag car/strip and official races added to the sim! Also were working on sponsors, hopefully will be able to offer payouts to class winners.
People should follow the MDiTV Facebook page and/or join the MDiTV discord for upcoming announcements on drag racing events
I hope to see your names registered for the next one. Thank you for helping promote this with your podcast. I really appreciate it guys. Keep killing it.

Podium 500

The Podium 500 returns with the next gen cars on Feb 13th

To boldly go…

The #Podium500 enters the next generation on Feb. 13, 2022.

Visit https://t.co/1Ee7TzIY12 to register NOW! pic.twitter.com/CmDObk2Pb8
— Podium eSports (@PodiumeSports) January 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/podiumesports/status/1479815153076084740?s=11

OBRL Metro Cup

Home Page

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

Submitted to Speedsport Podcast Network to see if we can get added there… https://www.speedsport.com/podcasts/

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

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Hardware/Software

Thrustmaster Direct Drive

Thrustmaster’s new Direct Drive wheelbase details emerge in the first in a series of Twitter announcements. First was that all of the add-ons will be compatible with their DD wheel base

Thrustmaster Direct Drive Racing Wheel Base details emerge in new #STARTINGLIGHTS campaign

https://traxion.gg/thrustmaster-direct-drive-racing-wheel-base-details-emerge-in-new-startinglights-campaign/

https://www.gtplanet.net/thrustmaster-teases-direct-drive-wheel-20211229/

iRacingAssistant : Gary Tall’s App

Gary Tall posted i the forums a link to his App that’s primary function is to ensure iRacing is started with the graphics, black box positions, reference lap and button bindings for the car I want to drive together with the support programs I want for that car (e.g. Crewchief, iSpeed, JRT etc)

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4994/iracingassistant-gary-talls-application#latest

Drive-X

It brings you a sense of exhilaration like sitting in a cockpit of an actual Racing car.
The simulator is beautiful with a streamlined body and Electric actuators accurately replicate the vehicle behavior.

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Sim Cabin

John Watts posted pictures of his ‘VR and Sim Racing Cabin’

HUGE GPU Price DROP Coming in 2022?

PC Builder speculates pricing for GPU’s in the upcoming year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgmsB8fWyes

Rexing GT TIMUN wheel

Rexing Steering Wheels released their new TIMUN GT Wheel.

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Windowed borderless

I think I have this correct and still couldn’t comprehend all this windowed mode, windowed borderless, full screen to windowed but not back to full screen with active app focus. Anyway no one has been able to answer this for me. Lets say I’m in Windowed borderless that appears to be full screen but want to access another app and then return. Can someone please tell me what buttons to hit to get it to go back and forth. I’m new to PC gaming. Alt+Tab Alt+Enter ? Both, only one? It’s very frustrating.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15209/windowed-borderless#latest

DIY RUMBLE PEDALS

AMStudio posted a YouTube video of DIY instructions for rumble pedals for Logitech, or any other pedals

https://youtu.be/8aLqqcEaUVk

Ex-Rimac Engineer Built His Own Simulator!!

Misha Charoudin, an ex-Rimac Engineer posted a video on his YouTube channel of his own motion racing sim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC48eiXM0W0

The Fanatec CSL DD Meets The Hype — But There’s A Catch

Jalopnik reviewed on their website the Fanatec CSL DD wheel base mentioning that it meets the hype, but with a catch that the 8NM upgrade is strongly recommended.

https://jalopnik.com/the-fanatec-csl-dd-meets-the-hype-but-theres-a-catch-1848338523

Results

Official Series

Ellis – Carb cup –
Delara – at Texas P3.

IMSA
- Hall – p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG6h7xYPwHA
- Ellis – p22 – Had error code 1 while loading in at the 90% mark 3 times. I ended up rebooting and getting in with 30 seconds left on grid – moved from p24 up to 13th but on lap 7 hit the curb coming out of the busstop and spun it – now in the back – i ended up spinning a second time off of the curb but never wrecked the car… fastest lap 145.6

PDS Euro Sprint

Hall – P1 at Watkins Glen

League / Hosted Races

Winter League
1. Ellis – p15- First Ron took it easy didn’t try to pass a single car in an attempt to save tires yet failed miserably and fell to P 30 dead last by the end of the first run eventually caught a caution got a wave around and back on the lead lap. With attrition I got a nice respectable finish of 15th.

Hall – p 10, a late caution hurt my cause, but a lot of people late had trouble, kind of balancing it out. After the first 20 laps on the last run couldn’t pass a sole underneath. Will not miss this package.

Man Cave After Dark Thursday Night Truck League
- Mike – Quit the race at halfway running dead last I couldn’t get the truck to turn it was super tight at New Hampshire

Hosted – Ellis
1. Ran Kia Optima at several super speedways then we ran the 87 at Talledega and I won!
2. Then gen 5 no plate at tally. Most powerful fendered car on the service
3. Then Indy at Michigan p4.

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian-Watkins Glen expected cup, but got the boot P7

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

Final Thoughts

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January 14, 2022

Episode 0313

1/13/2022 – The Chute Is Back! – Episode 0313

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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On the show tonight, we’ll start tracking which teams some of the Coke Series drivers start to land on, and review the newly released 2022 schedule. Daytona gets an unexpected update in preparation of the new Nascar season and we’ll discuss the soon to be released LA Colosseum.

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Which series do you normally run?
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Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing?
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Topics

Coke Draft Results

Team Dillon eSports announced that Corey Vincent and Taylor Hurst will be returning

We are excited to announce that @CVincent34 and @TDawgHurst will be back for the 2022! @eNASCARCocaCola @iRacing #wemakeithappen #nascar pic.twitter.com/6zjaDRG6Mu
— Team Dillon Management (@TeamDillonMgmt) January 7, 2022

https://twitter.com/teamdillonmgmt/status/1479457230600781824?s=11

RFK Racing welcomes Parker Retzlaff and Kayden Honeycutt to their team

2022 is looking realllllll good. ????????

Welcome to the crew, @Parker79p & @KadenWHoneycutt!@eNASCARCocaCola | @iRacing pic.twitter.com/tdwUwUm44C
— RFK Racing (@RFKracing) January 10, 2022

https://twitter.com/rfkracing/status/1480562703513100294?s=11

Garrett Lowe and Blade Whitt will be joining Wood Brothers Racing

A little bit of #eNASCAR news to share today. We’ll be welcoming @GarrettLowe_6 back for his (I think) 3rd straight season, and fellow Southwestern Virginia boy @Blade_Whitt rounds out the lineup. It was an action packed day of emails. Like 4 or 5 and I’m exhausted! pic.twitter.com/JqcQIqodsZ
— Wood Brothers Racing (@woodbrothers21) January 10, 2022

https://twitter.com/woodbrothers21/status/1480645475263037446?s=11

Stewart Haas lands Dylan Duvall and Steven Wilson

Introducing the #SHReSports driver lineup for the 2022 Coca-Cola @iRacing Series season.

Welcome to the team, @swilson3_, and welcome back, @DDuval42! pic.twitter.com/mN0k3hMQzf
— Stewart-Haas Esports (@SHR_eSports) January 11, 2022

https://twitter.com/shr_esports/status/1480936288995864578?s=11

Klingerman Sport will return to the Coke Series, but will now be eRacer_gg

2022 #eNASCAR

eRacr is going eRacing pic.twitter.com/NO6tHxiFTp
— eRacr.gg (@eRacr_gg) January 11, 2022

https://twitter.com/eRacr_gg/status/1481013044021010440

Jim Beaver will have Blake Reynolds and Michael Guest as their drivers

Beyond excited to welcome 2019 #eNASCAR Championship 4 driver @blakereynolds66 alongside returning front-runner @MGuest33 for the 2022 @NASCAR Coca-Cola @iRacing Series season!
Read the release: https://t.co/1e7OekjhMN pic.twitter.com/jANalpI7pk
— Jim Beaver eSports (@JBeavereSports) January 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/jbeaveresports/status/1481630872981884935?s=11

2022 Coke Schedule

iRacing released the schedule for the Coke Series in 2022

February 1: L.A. Coliseum Exhibition
February 15: Daytona International Speedway
March 1: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
March 15: Atlanta Motor Speedway
March 29: Richmond Raceway
April 12: Bristol Dirt Race
April 26: Dover International Speedway
May 10: Kansas Speedway
May 24: Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 31: World Wide Technology Raceway
June 21: Nashville Superspeedway
July 5: Road America
July 19: Pocono Raceway
August 16: Watkins Glen International
August 30: Darlington Raceway
September 13: Bristol Motor Speedway^
September 27: Talladega Superspeedway^
October 11: Homestead-Miami Speedway^
October 25: Phoenix Raceway^

https://www.iracing.com/enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series-returns-with-new-tracks-in-2022/

eNASCAR International Series

Rajah Caruth took the win in the first race of the eNascar International Series at Homestead Miami Speedway

P1 in race 1 of the @dboxtech #NASCARIntlSeries! Thank you @HoganGarrison for keeping me in check. It’s great to get a win! pic.twitter.com/PAtSIUcCW0
— Rajah Caruth (@rajahcaruth_) January 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/rajahcaruth_/status/1479888457396887557?s=11

iRacing Making A Play For Consoles

In an article on the Jalopnik website has an article regarding the purchase of Monster Games by iRacing and speculates they may be making a play towards consoles.

https://jalopnik.com/iracing-sure-seems-to-be-making-a-play-for-consoles-1848321585

Commercial

iRacing dropped a new video thanking the iRacing community for another great year in 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S3oDny2njg

Klukas Droppin Knowledge

Vern Klukas Posted the breakdown of the Road Pro licensing requirements

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/115306/#Comment_115306

2022 Season 2 Schedule

Tyler D. Hudson posted that beginning this season we need schedule submissions to be a little earlier in order to get everything that needs done completed. If the community wants to submit 2022 Season 2 track schedules and length of races please do so by Tuesday, February 1st. Only schedules submitted with the template provided will be considered. Only community-based schedules please, not individual requests.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15335/2022-season-2-schedule#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15340/2022-season-2-schedule#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15354/2022-season-2-schedule#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15317/2022-season-2-schedule#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15357/2022-season-2-schedule#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15319/2022-season-2-schedule#latest

Daytona Updates

On Tuesday iRacing dropped a patch for the Daytona International Speedway including detailed 3d fencing, fully upgraded track textures, and current spec curb placements

Updates to @DAYTONA coming in tomorrow's patch!
– detailed 3d fencing
– fully upgraded track textures
– current spec curb placements pic.twitter.com/9jeXtPDdFc
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) January 10, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1480683134995906560?s=11

2022 Season 1 Patch 1 Release Notes

iRacing, by way of Alex Gustafson posted in the forums the release notes for the 2022 Season 1 Patch 1

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15642/2022-season-1-patch-1-release-notes-2022-01-10-03#latest

2022 Season 1 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 Release Notes

iRacing was quick to come out with a hotfix for patch 1 of 2022 season 1 which ironed out some issues with the new Daytona update among other fixws.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15801/2022-season-1-patch-1-hotfix-1-release-notes-2022-01-13-02

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Sonoma Raceway announced that the Toyota Save Mart 350 will now run the 1.99 mile configuration previously used from 1998-2018

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This year's #ToyotaSaveMart350 @NASCAR weekend will feature the shorter, action-packed 1.99-mile configuration, which had been run from 1998-2018.

????: https://t.co/houh58zQw2 pic.twitter.com/V1J4MEB0j9
— Sonoma Raceway (@RaceSonoma) January 10, 2022

https://twitter.com/racesonoma/status/1480645641676091394?s=11

Which one is your favorite

iRacing asked on Facebook what is your favorite open wheel road car in the service

https://www.facebook.com/48224116084/posts/10160008323271085/?d=n

What Tracks are Missing

Steve Myers asked on his Twitter page, “What worldwide recognizable tracks are missing from iRacing”

I have my own list going but it's fun periodically to see what is on your wish list. What worldwide recognizable tracks are missing from @iRacing that you think would be fun for our community to race on?
— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) January 11, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1480941711484502021?s=11

670HP #Soon

Staff member Matt Holden posted in the forums what may be coming up leading up to the Daytona 500

You said there are no changes, that’s not true. The gen 6 is a known entity and directly mirrors how the Nextgen works, and that car is currently being changed to the 2022 spec, so if it works on the Gen 6 then it will work on the Nextgen car as well. Also, within the group we put together through the 2021 discussion, there are multiple leagues running Gen 6 superspeedway races in the coming weeks where we can see the changes at work and update what is needed.

Saying nothing has changed is completely false, we’ve been working on this for months, but as I said in that discussion topic we were going to take it off the forum because we had all we needed to move forward and can work in a controlled environment to push things forward

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/116235/#Comment_116235

WoO Week 7 Cedar Lake Speedway

Hayden Cardwell takes the checkered flag in week 6 of the World of Outlaws Series for his first win of the season. Alex Bergeron finished second with Cameron Merriman finishing third. With his second place finish Bergeron increases his series lead by just one point and will take a slim 8 point lead into round 8 at Fairbury Speedway

https://www.iracing.com/cardwell-returns-to-iracing-world-of-outlaws-winners-circle-at-cedar-lake/

DELIBERATE TAKEDOWN?

Will Ford at Boosted Media posted a video showing how, by analyzing his replay, can change your perspective on on track incidents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjaRlteK3-E

Coliseum is Close

iRacing Tweeted that the LA Coliseum is almost ready for it’s debut in Nascar as well as in iRacing

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The LA Coliseum is almost ready for it's real world AND virtual debut! ???? pic.twitter.com/EqDMquB6lS
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) January 12, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1481323205126205445?s=11

#eShortCourse World Cup

Jim Beaver eSports announced that the General Tire eShort Course World Cup, as well as both additional Triple Crown events on iRacing will air on CBS Sports Net this year on January 19th.

BREAKING NEWS: January 19's @GeneralTire #eShortCourse World Cup Fueled By @FistfulBourbon, as well as both additional Triple Crown events on @iRacing, will air on @CBSSportsNet this year! https://t.co/LW41SSiqLl pic.twitter.com/gf0rrTQKXF
— Jim Beaver eSports (@JBeavereSports) January 12, 2022

https://twitter.com/jbeaveresports/status/1481385913901109250?s=11

Senior Material Artist

iRaicing posted a job opportunity in the forums for a Senior Material Artist whos position will be part of their racetrack art team, which is responsible for the creation and upkeep of the hundreds of racetracks in the iRacing content portfolio.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15725/senior-material-artist

MVG Charity Race at Daytona

The Military & Veteran Gamers in association with the HOSS High Octane Sim Series will be hosting a charity event to help raise awareness to the 22 veterans lost to suicide each day. There’s a $10 entry fee and It will be in the Next Gen Cars at Daytona and will be held on January 22nd. Payouts to the top 3 finishers.

iRacing Presents The Daytona 24

Date: January 21-23rd

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/14765/iracing-presents-the-24-hours-of-daytona

Listener League Mention

Name: britt vanmeter
Email: bv27race@gmail.com
Message: First off want to say thanks for putting on this podcast! I was wondering if you had any ways to promote a league on a episode to help us grow a little more. We run Ohio Sim Racing and have 3 Series Cup, Xfinity and Trucks. Fixed setup league www.ohiosimracing.com
Thanks. Britt Vanmeter

NEW SERIES – 87 Cars Start Next Week

https://www.sim500.com/saturdaythrowback

https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/LeagueView.do?league=38

Podium 500 [Hall]

The Podium 500 returns with the next gen cars on Feb 13th

To boldly go…

The #Podium500 enters the next generation on Feb. 13, 2022.

Visit https://t.co/1Ee7TzIY12 to register NOW! pic.twitter.com/CmDObk2Pb8
— Podium eSports (@PodiumeSports) January 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/podiumesports/status/1479815153076084740?s=11

OBRL Metro Cup

Home Page

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

MTX SIM RIG

MTX Sim rig offers 80/20 aluminum profile sim rigs specializing in flight simulators, but adaptable to racing

https://www.monstertechusa.com/product-category/flight/mtx-sim-rig/

FREX Sim2PEDAL Formula Carbon

The FREX Sim2PEDAL Formula Carbon will be available soon,

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Venym Atrax 3 Pedals

Sim Racing Unlimited offers the Venym Atrax 3 pedals

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlG-p5M0JG/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://www.simracing-unlimited.com/en/insights/previews-reviews/pedal-review-a-closer-look-at-the-venym-atrax-3

REVIEW – HPP JBV Hydraulic Sim Racing Pedals

Boosted Media posted a pedal review of the HPP JBV Hydraulic pedals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9okprdAURXM

The RTX 3080 12GB is real

Nvidia has launched the new 12GB RTX 3080

https://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-rtx-3080-12gb-price/

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack League

Mike – wrecked out- Well the track is Rockingham and I wrecked out but basically missed the corner going into the third one didn’t hit the right breaking mark and ran into the car in the outside lane putting us both in the wall.

Winter League New Hampshire
1. Ellis – p24. Miss practice and qualifying showed up on the grid, literally pretty much ran what I had I got screwed on a wave around it was two laps down.

Hall – p 12. Wasn’t fast. Stole a few spots cause some guys chose to pit and race for the lucky dog prize money, I took wave around and got back on lead lap.

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian-.Lucas Oil P6 Not a bad result for a new track

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

Git R Done Racing

Tyler P-4. Did not qualify but ran pretty well early on. Worked the out strategy out to putting every 50 laps as we had 4 sets total including what we started with. Had a great time racing Stephen and Chris. Brian was a huge help at the end spotting. Just happy to run well and finish Bristol with 0x.

Final Thoughts

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Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

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January 7, 2022January 7, 2022

Episode 0312

1/6/2022 – A Monster Acquisition – Episode 0312

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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On today’s show we’ll discuss iRacing making another ‘Monster’ acquisition. The field is set for the 2022 eNascar Coke Series which we will review and we’ll check out a sim rig that could be a piece of fine furniture.

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General Questions:

What brought you to iRacing and how did you hear about it?
Which series do you normally run?
What type of hardware do you use? (Wheels, Pedals, ect.)
Software
1. What gear did you use when you first started iRacing?
Do you run Monitors or VR?
1. How many monitors?
2. What VR headset are you running?
Are you part of a team?
Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing?
What is your most memorable iRacing moment?

Guest Specific Questions:

Topics

New Cars this Year?

Trading Paints asks what cars might be released this year, Dale Jr posted a response in the replies

So what unannounced cars is iRacing going to release this year? Not counting that F4 slip up last month.
— Trading Paints (@tradingpaints) January 1, 2022

https://twitter.com/tradingpaints/status/1477288680528166916

iRacing at the CFB Playoffs

The eNascar Hauler was at the College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl Game this past weekend.

Fans at the @Goodyear @CottonBowlGame are turning laps on our eNASCAR hauler right now!

Who are you picking to win today's #CFBPlayoff semifinal?
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) December 31, 2021

https://twitter.com/nascar/status/1477008045658054659?s=11

It’s Real Life

Brad Philpot posted on Twitter that the new 2022 Mercedes W13 F1 car was render based on the F1 mock-up, it’s actually been built.

So it wasn’t just a render based on the F1 mock up! It exists in real life! Thanks to @lj_vind for these! #F1 @MercedesAMGF1 pic.twitter.com/BFIF4eyVsx
— Brad Philpot ???????? (@BradleyPhilpot) January 1, 2022

https://twitter.com/bradleyphilpot/status/1477387761577562116?s=11

https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-more-2022-f1-car-images-reportedly-leaked-hours-after-mercedes-new-year-special-sneak-peek/

Favorite content creators in sim racing

iRacing asked in their facebook page, “Who are your favorite content creators in sim racing and motorsports?”

https://www.facebook.com/48224116084/posts/10159996233706085/?d=n

2022 eNASCAR Coca-Cola Roster

iRacing posted the complete roster for the upcoming 2022 eNascar Coca-Cola Series

https://www.iracing.com/2022-enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series-driver-roster-revealed/

iRacing Aquires Monster Games

iRacing announced on Tuesday that they have acquired Monster Games

"The acquisition will bring another level of expertise under the iRacing roof, and further the company’s ability to bring the highest quality racing games to the broader market, including the console space."https://t.co/UAlspmZwUY
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) January 4, 2022

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1478397812027056136?s=11

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-acquires-monster-games/

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15127/iracing-acquires-monster-games#latest

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iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations announced today the acquisition of Monster Games, Inc. The Minnesota-based game development studio has a long history of racing game development, including the NASCAR Heat franchise and more recently Tony Stewart’s Sprint Car Racing game. The acquisition will bring another level of expertise under the iRacing roof, and further the company’s ability to bring the highest quality racing games to the broader market, including the console space.

This acquisition along with the previously announced Orontes Games purchase are standalone development studios and projects. The iRacing development team will remain 100% focused on continuing to develop the core product, iRacing. The iRacing platform is regarded as the most realistic and leading PC-based racing simulation on the market”

“We are at a point as a company that we are comfortable building out these two new teams to explore the broader racing game market to ultimately funnel serious sim racers to our flagship product iRacing on the PC.”

“I was getting very worried about Motorsports Games buying up everything possible in the market, they appeared to just be trying to capitalize on something, without caring about the actual product, another EA type situation we all went through in the early 2000s. Good to see iRacing start to protect the sector. We all know the passion iRacing/Papyrus has had for making racing games over the last 30 years, so it is great to see them dip their feet back into console/gaming and do more than just iRacing to fight this growing mess that is Motorsports Games, especially since EA ate up the F1 license.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H5hK3RvGhw

Other Forum Takes:

Robert Crisdale Posts:

“Motorsport Games is another EA – full of cash and trying to buy everything. Papyrus were decimated with licenses taken then and between 2000 -2008 we had crap titles from EA which ultimately spawn Rfactor – modders and Iracing – ex Papyrus. Dave Kaemmer and Richard Garcia for that matter have been thru this all before, but this time are in a position to band with others and improve across the board and add console to the genre – something being PC only has been detrimental to licenses. These acquisitions will help i hope open up new content and secure others that have seen a spread of license purely just because Iracing scope has been limited to PC”

2022 Season 1 Patch 1 Release – January 11th

Downtime:

iRacing.com will be coming down for deployment of the 2022 Season 1 Patch 1 Release, Tuesday, January 11th, beginning at 08:00am EST.
This maintenance will affect all iRacing.com regions and members will be unable to host or join sessions during the downtime.
You can check on the status of all iRacing services from our System Status page here: https://status.iracing.com/

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15200/2022-season-1-patch-1-release-january-11th-1300utc-0800est

Who is Susan Flint

Clyde Coman Posted in the forums that he’s noticed in Ai Racing that Susan Flint is almost always the fastest or one of the fastest. I am sure the performance is random for each driver but for what ever reason Susan Flint is always one of the fastest. Wondering if anyone else has seen this.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/112859/#Comment_112859

New Atlanta Motor Speedway welcomes NASCAR this week

Atlanta Motor Speedway is hosted a tire test from January 4-6, 2022. The text will include the NASCAR Truck Series, Xfinity Series on Tuesday. The new Next Gen car for the NASCAR Cup Series will run on the track Wednesday and Thursday.

Work began to repave the track just hours after the checkered flag last year. The new paving was completed on December 22nd, 2021.

New Atlanta Motor Speedway welcomes NASCAR this week

https://racingnews.co/2022/01/04/new-atlanta-motor-speedway-welcomes-nascar-this-week/

47,900+ viewers

Monday Night Racing’s Sim Seat 215 at Talladega reported to have had over 47,900 viewers, making it the second most watched of their events ever.

????NEWS: Monday night's #SimSeats215 at @TALLADEGA was the second most-watched @MonNightRacing event with 47,900+ viewers.@iRacing | @rowdyenergy pic.twitter.com/1z9saD4ryD
— Monday Night Racing (@MonNightRacing) January 4, 2022

https://twitter.com/monnightracing/status/1478390648155914244?s=11

Matt Stallknecht Survives Wreck-Filled Truck Race at Talladega for Monday Night Racing Victory

https://tobychristie.com/2022/01/04/matt-stallknecht-survives-wreck-filled-truck-race-at-talladega-for-monday-night-racing-victory/

iRacing back at the Chili Bowl

Christopher Bell Tweeted that he’s stoked to have the iRacing sponsorship once again for this year’s Chili Bowl Nationals.

Super stoked to once again partner with @iRacing for @cbnationals! You guys ready for this or what?!? pic.twitter.com/PrRKH3Ty4T
— Christopher Bell (@CBellRacing) January 6, 2022

OBRL Metro Cup [Brian]

www.oldbastardsracing.net

2022 BMW Sim GT Cup

Greg West Posts:

The BMW SIM GT Cup is back for 2022 with a total of ten races will take place this year. However this year the events are even bigger with a series total prize purse of over $40,000. As in 2021, the races are 120 minutes long and include a mandatory driver changeover. These events will feature the BMW M4 GT3 again and will race on the following tracks:

1 January 9 Daytona

2 Feb 6 Road Atlanta

3 Mar 27 Sebring

4 April 24 Nurburgring GP

5 June 5 Watkins Glen- Boot

6 June 26 Spa

7 July 10 Hockenheim

8 Aug 14 Barber

9 Oct 2 Silverstone

10 Oct 30 Suzuka

All events are at 13:00 GMT. These events are team races with a minimum of 2 drivers required.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/15191/2022-bmw-sim-gt-cup#latest

The BMW SIM GT Cup on @iRacing is back – and we are going to virtual Daytona for Round 1.

???? This Sunday
???? LIVE on https://t.co/L7TheGpgnS.#BMWSIM #WeAreNotPlaying pic.twitter.com/TNzMLdi2Kb
— BMW Esports (@BMWEsports) January 4, 2022

https://twitter.com/BMWEsports/status/1478426001398845440

iRacing Presents The Daytona 24

The Daytona 24 is a 24 Hour endurance race held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Date: January 21-23rd

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/14765/iracing-presents-the-24-hours-of-daytona

MVG Charity Race at Daytona [Brian]

The Military & Veteran Gamers in assosiation with the HOSS High Octane Sim Series will be hosting a charity event to help raise awareness to the 22 veterans lost to suicide each day. There’s a $10 entry fee and It will be in the Next Gen Cars at Daytona and will be held on January 22nd. Payouts to the top 3 finishers.

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Filo1 SIM racing cockpit

The Filo1 Sim racing cockpit’s goal was to design a Formula 1 SIM racing cockpit with an exclusive and original design, to which you can then add any steering wheel or pedal and have given the FILO 1 sinuous and elegant curves that integrate elegantly into any environment.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/4119407651493791/

Cammus DD Wheels review

Douglas Thompson reviews the new Cammus 15 NM direct drive wheel base from China

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ezpdfrr60

CSL Steering Wheel BMW / P1 V2

Fanatec posted a video of the unboxing of their new CSL BMW / P1 V2 wheel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LawH9D4Qyg

Simagic P2000 Hydraulic Pedals

Sent in from listener Eric Whiting – Laurence Dusoswa reviews the SimMagic Hydraulic pedals,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QgdFQZykso

HRS modular extension kit

Hybrid Racing Simulations offers the three piece modular extension kit for the SimuCube 2 and VRS race hubs

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by HRS (@hybrid_racing_simulations)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXljx66PHGy/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Moza Racing R16 Direct Drive Wheelbase

The Simpit reviews on YouTube the new Moza R16 wheel base.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T4xMuRGaRk

3D Printed Full Size 1:1 RedBull RB16 F1 Simulator Update

Pat Staraceis building a 3D printed 1:1 scale Red Bull Formula 1 Race car simulator

https://www.facebook.com/groups/simracingbuilds/permalink/1345258352598178/

REVIEW – Pimax and Varjo Headset [Brian]

Will Ford reviews the Pimax 8K X Vr headset and the new Varjo Aero VR headset for sim racing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnoRVmnYUXw

Building the ULTIMATE Racing Setup

Linus Tech Tips posted a video on his YouTube channel of his ultimate Racing setup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUJPSeYSg7k

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Daytona

Sunday fixed
- Mike -p 7 – great run led some laps but slammed the wall at some point and had 3 minutes optional – was basically slow, last car on lead lap, but late carnage gave me some more spots

Official Series

Ellis – Carb cup – Daytona – Win! In 2nd attempt, pickup cup at phoenix 3 times

League / Hosted Races

Winter League
1. Ellis – p So I get in the practice for the league I run a few laps I pit I get out of the car immediately I’m sitting out of the car on replay camera TV to Onlap five the pause button is showing. My gauges on my third-party apps are creeping up and I’ve been up and as I sit here and wait eventually the car blew up sitting on pit Road even though I was never in the car when it actually blew up. It basically blew up in replay only. Alternate reality

Hall – p 10 got beat by a few guys who fuel saved more than I thought could be. But still great long run speed.

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian- USA International P11 missed qualifying and avoided accidents. Good enough for a p11. Great late racing with Eric Essary.

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

Git R Done Racing Charlotte

Brian p Ran out of gas
Tyler P-Don’t drink and drive. You’ll have to make an extra pitstop to go to the bathroom.
adam:

iRacing IROC Challenge Series Season 4

Kyle P- Tonight’s race is at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Final Thoughts

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December 31, 2021

Episode 0311

12/30/2021 – I’ll Have The Chicken Dinner

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Show Introduction

After a week of for the holidays, we’re back with all of the info you’ve come here for. We’ll see how iRacing is supporting their highest tech race car ever, the Mercedes W12 F1 car. We’ll see how Dale Earnhardt Jr. is spending his time in iRacing and hardware products that may be just what you’re looking for.

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Special Guest

Guest Name

General Questions:

What brought you to iRacing and how did you hear about it?
Which series do you normally run?
What type of hardware do you use? (Wheels, Pedals, ect.)
Software
1. What gear did you use when you first started iRacing?
Do you run Monitors or VR?
1. How many monitors?
2. What VR headset are you running?
Are you part of a team?
Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing?
What is your most memorable iRacing moment?

Guest Specific Questions:

Topics

How to MGU

iRacing posted a video on their YouTube channel explaining the hybrid electrical system in the new Mercedes W12 F1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR8qlW8X28A

How To Start

Next, they posted another video explaining how to launch with the F1 clutch system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrV3gLhoA3M

How To Setup The Car

Finally iRacing covers on their YouTube Channel what you need to know about setting up the Mercedes AMG W12 F1 car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bz4m8it1bw

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/14256/season-spotlight-videos-manual-mercedes-amg-f1-w12-e-performance#latest

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance Manual

An all encompassing User Manual for the F1 car was also released so you can learn the ins and outs of iRacing’s most advanced race car.

User Manual

Simracing is not just a game for Max Verstappen

In an interview on YouTube, F1 World Champion Max Verstappen was asked what he does when he not in the car, and his answer was Sim Racing. He talks about his Red Line racing Team and working with technique and setups in sim racing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ayE2KPPT78

How to Make iRacing MORE FUN!

Wil Ford at Boosted Media posted a video of how to make iRacing Way More Fun. From etiquette to learning from faster drivers and racing smarter to learning the limitations of the software itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdyrcD-5y1I

Wrecked by Dale Jr and I Love It!

Who’s ever excited to be wrecked out in an iRacing session? We’ll that depends on who is doing the wrecking. Well, it made Chris Palmer happy when he was taken out by a wrecking Dale Earnhardt Jr.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq3GFEhXpgQ

15th to 4th run in the final 2 laps

iRacing posted a video on Twitter of Dale Earnhardt Jr going on a wild ride from 15th to 4th in the last 2 laps of the Firecracker 400 hosted by eRacer_gg.

Ride onboard with @DaleJr for an epic 15th to 4th run in the final 2 laps of this years @eRacr_gg Firecracker 400???? pic.twitter.com/7FTyDRwuMk
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) December 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1473698166042210311?s=11

Dale Jr Gets Framed

What do you do when you lose to Dale Earnhardt Jr in a photo finish? You blow up a photo of it and give it to your grandparents according to @UltraRacingPhil

My brother losing to @DaleJr will now forever be memorialized at our grandparents house. Pop is a fan of both drivers! @MrF4Speed @iRacing pic.twitter.com/FQemPw6Gqu
— Phil (@ultraracingphil) December 24, 2021

https://twitter.com/ultraracingphil/status/1474452654726209550?s=11

NASCAR will ditch the 550

To the cheers of many, Bob Pockrass reports that Nascar will ditch the 550HP package in favor of a new 670HP package. Many iRacers await an update.

Steve O’Donnell on why NASCAR will ditch the 550 horsepower target for intermediate tracks and plans to use 670 horsepower at all tracks except for Daytona, Talladega and Atlanta. NASCAR had said discussions with potential new manufacturers had influenced the push to go with 550. pic.twitter.com/dLr3B0D2bH
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) December 17, 2021

https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1471879237070172161?s=20

https://m.nascar.com/news-media/2021/12/21/cup-series-2022-next-gen-rules-configuration/?linkId=100000097353236

Sim For Injured Dirt Sprint Driver Daison Pursley

Daison Pursley has begun his return to racing after a serious spinal cord injury during a USAC midget race at Arizona Speedway thanks to Chad Wheeler and Johnathan Davis and WR1 Racing Simulators.

Look whose back!

Thanks to WR1 Racing Simulators Daison is back to racing! We can’t thank Chad Wheeler enough for shipping this to North Carolina and Jonathan Davis for driving it down to Atlanta for Daison to get back to a little normal in life again! pic.twitter.com/HU5gTKrXS2
— Shawnda Pursley (@ShawndaPursley) December 21, 2021

https://twitter.com/ShawndaPursley/status/1473089619101204483?t=TkZ6l_q4i3hgUuw8S1eeTQ&s=07

New Commercial

iRacing produced a new commercial and unveiled it on their Twitter channel

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A post shared by iRacing.com (@iracingofficial)

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXwWKlZjBW5/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Wanna Give Up Some iRating?

Robby Swan III posted his thoughts and experiences of the asphalt sprint cars and why it may be the most overlooked car in the sim.

iRacing Acquires Orontes Games – Developer of Racing Game DRAG and Proprietary Game Engine

iRacing announced on Dec 22.d the acquisition Orontes Games founded by Christian and Thorsten Folkers in 2016, Orontes Games released an Early Access version of their game DRAG in 2020, on the digital game distribution site Steam. Built upon their proprietary game engine, this online racing game features high fidelity next generation graphics and advanced vehicle physics.

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-acquires-orontes-games-developer-of-racing-game-drag-and-proprietary-game-engine

https://store.steampowered.com/app/773840/DRAG/

Pro Series Concludes

Kollin Keister will return to the iRacing eNascar Coke Series by winning the Road to Pro Contender series Championship. He will be joined by Elliott Sadler eSports driver, and soon tot be series newcomer Liam Brotherton.

Contender Series Champion! Had an up and down night following a poor qualifying performance. Had the speed to compete for the win but hit the cone on pit road. Thank you to all of the guys at @NorseForceRL for all the speed this season. pic.twitter.com/4mL4jnlLE0
— Kollin Keister (@KollinKeister) December 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/kollinkeister/status/1473498902045376513?s=11

After 5+ years of trying our man Liam Brotherton has officially qualified for the @eNASCARCocaCola @iRacing Series!!!

HE PROMISED US A SHOEY IF HE MADE IT AND HE DELIVERED ???????? pic.twitter.com/drb1uuesRY
— Elliott Sadler eSports (@SadlerEsports) December 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/sadleresports/status/1473729040729190407?s=11

Winter NiS Kudos

Coke Series driver Matt Bussa shows off the video of his photo finish win in the 1987 Winter iRacing Series.

The 1987 Winter iRacing Series has been some of the most fun racing I've had in years! Check out this door banging finish where I grabbed the win by 0.006! Had 3% left on my right rear tire.@DaleJr & @iRacing did an amazing job on the updates to this car! Give it a try!#iracing pic.twitter.com/QeolWglAdo
— Matt Bussa (@mbussa75) December 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/mbussa75/status/1473798452484227080?s=11

Fun league idea

iRacing proposed on their Twitter account a fun league idea, the old school Riley DP ‘s on oval tracks.

Fun league idea.. old school Riley DP's on ovals! pic.twitter.com/KlGP3gvXtb
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) December 23, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1474060289620463622?s=11

#Soon

Mercedes AMG Pertonas F1 Team shows the firing for the first time of the new 2022 F1 car.

A new era of @F1 starts right here… ????

Firing up our 2022 F1 car for the first time – the W13 is ALIVE. ???? pic.twitter.com/fphuaVp2dI
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) December 23, 2021

https://twitter.com/mercedesamgf1/status/1474036575331889152?s=11

Championship Perks

More perks for the 2021 Coke Series champion, a Coca Cola cooler showed up for the holidays.

Look what showed up on my doorstep! I'll definitely fill it up for the holidays. Thanks to Coca Cola for supporting the @eNASCARCocaCola @iRacing series pic.twitter.com/nmStMT1vqj
— Keegan Leahy (@KeeganLeahy) December 23, 2021

https://twitter.com/KeeganLeahy/status/1474113508224737281?s=20

Spa v2?

Circuit de Spa is getting some updates for the new race season.

https://www.racefans.net/2021/12/23/new-spa-photos-show-gravel-replacing-asphalt-run-offs/?fbclid=IwAR32CLzTzTxnh1ynvEa3cfvsmsMCcUtyJv8jceg4ze9lK64X7rv78-LqrMs

https://www.racefans.net/2021/12/23/new-spa-photos-show-gravel-replacing-asphalt-run-offs/

‘Twas the Racing Sim Before Christmas

‘Twas the Racing Sim Before Christmas a simracing themed poem for the holiday season.(original poem by Clement Clarke Moore)

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through my nest,
Not a sim was playing, not even Wreckfest;
The wheelbases were all left turned off and bare,
In hopes that a new wheel soon would be there.

It’s probably time to retire to my bed,
But ideas for setup tweaks are dancing in my head;
As mamma looks at statements, her finger does tap,
You reminder her it came out of a bonus; “I promise, no cap”;

From force feedback clipping, there arose such a clatter,
I hit the Escape key, to see what was the matter.
Into the settings, my cursor flew like a flash,
I would get a DD, if I only had the cash.

I mapped ECU buttons, to change on the go,
What that actually does, I only pretend to know,
When, what to my sim racing eyes should appear,
A heavy square box, but what type is not yet clear,

A new Simucube wheel sure would be slick,
Or a DD2 base, those things are sick.
But my expectations will still need to be tame,
Because my gift might actually be something lame;

With new gear across the finish line I would fly,
Up high on my podium, to the rookies I’d say bye,
I’d feel so cool, with gear shiny and new,
Come to think of it, I might need racing gloves too.

Thinking of tin tops, yes cars with a roof
I can’t focus on dinner, my attention is aloof.
Dreaming of my RSR driving round and round,
There is nothing better, than that sweet Porsche sound.

A nice racing boot would look nice on this foot,
But if none are coming, then my socks will stay put;
On Boxing Day, the Nordschleife I’ll attack,
Using cars I bought, in a DLC pack.

Driving a stickshift will someday be merry,
But learning to blipshift sure can be scary!
What’s the best looking sim car, I do not know,
But it definitely isn’t the GT4 X-Bow;

Simming an F1 car can be so much work,
Each time it oversteers, the steering gets a jerk,
What’s my next piece of sim gear, who really knows,
So with that said, I’ll bring this poem to a close;

May your new sim gear be clean as a whistle,
May your car on track be fast as a missile.
May your holiday sim racing be full of delight,
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!

https://www.racedepartment.com/news/twas-the-racing-sim-before-christmas.352/

What 2021 sim racing accomplishment are you most proud of?

At the close of the year, iRacing asks what sim racing accomplishment are you most proud of?

What 2021 sim racing accomplishment are you most proud of?
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) December 29, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1476217861794369543?s=11

Here is a closer look at our #WilliamsEsports Lounge!

The Williams eSport Lounge shows some closer look photos of their eSport facility.

Here is a closer look at our #WilliamsEsports Lounge!

Ready for 2022? ????#SimRacing #Esports pic.twitter.com/YS02M0VMES
— WILLIAMS ΞSPORTS (@WilliamsEsports) December 29, 2021

https://twitter.com/williamsesports/status/1476153318191808517?s=11

My first Official F1 race

AJ Henderson posted on his Twitter a video of his first F1 race with an Xbox controller

My first Official F1 race on @iRacing with a controller pic.twitter.com/0OgcQfXdP6
— iControllerKing (@iAJHenderson) December 29, 2021

https://twitter.com/iajhenderson/status/1476318894256185344?s=11

World of Outlaws Week 6-Knoxville

Alex Bergeron wins qualifying, heat one and the feature to take his first victory of the season and the points lead over Trevor Merriman.

iRacing Chili Bowl Nationals

Ethan Uy takes the win in the 2021 iRacing Chili Bowl Nationals, the final special event of the calendar year. ooo yee

The 6 Hours of Daytona for Diabetes (01/07/22)

Just under 2 weeks til Freeky Fast Broadcasting will be hosting a charity event at Daytona. This charity event is to help raise awareness, and hopefully donations, for juvenile type-1 diabetes. The event will be a 6 hour endurance race at the Daytona Road Course, with the cars used in the iRacing Official 24hr race. this event will be held on January 7th, 2022 at 8PM EST. Additional information can be found at the links below. We are at 30 of the 60 possible teams signed up with 13 days before the race.

Sign Ups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc61NlAzJA9FgJdYWlJ-q0bSfrKQAjWjtTITgWeJWyGy6reIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Event details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BOhcj-gj8xRtV92mKujNxbMiZNTwFSoyjGdm37AuipA/edit?usp=sharing

Discord: https://discord.gg/eGnPEyj4z8

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/14522/the-6-hours-of-daytona-for-diabetes-01-07-22

iRacing Presents the iRacing Roar

The iRacing Roar is back for 2022 as a solo endurance event to kick off the 2022 special events calendar. This 2.4 hour event will feature GT4’s, Touring Cars, and the Global MX-5.

Date: January 14-16

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/14164/iracing-presents-the-iracing-roar

iRacing Presents The Daytona 24

The Daytona 24 is a 24 Hour endurance race held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Date: January 21-23rd

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/14765/iracing-presents-the-24-hours-of-daytona

iRacer’s Lounge New Years Bash

So so far we will have a gen 5, arca, cot and Xfinity 20 lapper at old daytona and a 20 lapper figure 8 with some multi class cars

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Company Review ToyoSim

Toyo Sim offers shifters, handbreaks and more for your rigs.

https://toyosim.com/products/annx-sim-racing-handbrake-pc

https://toyosim.com/

ButtKicker – How To

Scott Valez sent in a message to the show with his input into the bass shaker setup

Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3

Fanatec reveals its new BMW M4 GT3 Podium hub which, sold out in minutes after its introduction.

https://fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/podium-steering-wheel-bmw-m4-gt3

Fanatec’s Podium BMW M4 GT3 wheel sells out in minutes

Fanatec’s Podium BMW M4 GT3 wheel sells out in minutes

https://traxion.gg/fanatecs-podium-bmw-m4-gt3-wheel-sells-out-in-minutes

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series

Fri open: N wilkesboro Ellis – p15 – I was fast and was able to move forward and eventually took the lead and lead some laps. I was involved in several of the cautions though and my incident count was high. 30 to go I did my last stop for tires while others stayed out. As I was coming back up through the field with about 10 to go I got wrecked again and had to do a drive-through penalty.

Hall – P. 8, ran well, had trouble early with SRA not beeping, lost a lap as a result, got it back, lost again after getting caught up in wreck, got it back. Raced to 8th

Ellis – Trade off dallara dash at charlotte and pickup cup at daytona, most of the day, saw kyle busch in one race

League / Hosted Races

Winter League
1. Hall – p17 caught up in late wreck, but was never higher than 12th
  - 2nd week p16, caution free, had to claw just to stay in 16th

OBRL ARCA Series

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

OBRL CUP Series–
- Brian P3 Probable my best run of the week. great pit stops terrible car for restrictor plate races

Final Thoughts

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I’ll have the Chicken Dinner

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Sponsors:

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus – www.twitch.tv/froozenkaktus

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling –

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December 17, 2021

Episode 0310

12/16/2021 – How The West Was Won – Episode 0310

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Show Introduction

On todays show we are very happy to welcome special guest, iRacing Associate Producer Greg West to the show. We’ll delve back into the Mercedes W12 F1 car as the stories and reviews come in, and we will show you how you can vote for the best paint job of the year.

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Special Guest

Guest Name

General Questions:

What brought you to iRacing and how did you hear about it?
Which series do you normally run?
What type of hardware do you use? (Wheels, Pedals, ect.)
Software
1. What gear did you use when you first started iRacing?
Do you run Monitors or VR?
1. How many monitors?
2. What VR headset are you running?
Are you part of a team?
Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing?
What is your most memorable iRacing moment?

Guest Specific Questions:

Topics

Why iRacing’s Factory-Supported Mercedes F1 Car Is Such a Big Deal for Sim Racing

In an article from Car Bible they talk about why iRacing’s Factory-Supported Mercedes F1 Car Is Such a Big Deal for Sim Racing saying that, “It is the very first current F1 car to be released on a true simulator in general (the F1 series does not count), and one of a few F1 cars in sim racing to be developed with heavy assistance and technical support from the racing team that constructed it.”

We got some cool insight straight from an iRacing exec on this coming together. It's an absolutely incredible collaboration between a real racing team and a sim.https://t.co/nbWUjhowQu
— Car Bibles (@CarBibles) December 9, 2021

https://twitter.com/carbibles/status/1468983662989430794?s=11

https://www.carbibles.com/why-iracings-factory-supported-mercedes-f1-car-is-such-a-big-deal-for-sim-racing/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5jrKExXZzw

Will Ford at Boosted Media produced a YouTube video in which he races in the new Mercedes W12 F1 car asks is the new Mercedes W12 1 car is Too Fast???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxlDWIAbIkc

Beau Albert on his YouTube channel BiauAlbert Simracing tested the tires on the new Mercedes W12 F1 car after the conclusion of the F1 Series finale at Abu Dhabi and the tire differences that ultimately decided the World Championship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgmhlESHevU

Porsche Tag Heuer Esports Supercup

The fourth season of the Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup series is set to begin on February 5th.

#PESC – The drivers are getting ready for the 4th season of the #Porsche @TAGHeuer Esports Supercup by @iracing starting on February 5th 2022. On media day they showcased their brand new #911GT3Cup models for the very first time. #NeverNotRacing pic.twitter.com/Jc9ECK1h3p
— Porsche Motorsport (@PorscheRaces) December 10, 2021

https://twitter.com/porscheraces/status/1469351211941785601?s=11

2022 Season 1 Hotfix 2 Release Notes

Alex Gustafson posted the release notes for the second hotfix for season 1 of the 2022 year/

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/13657/2022-season-1-hotfix-2-release-notes-2021-12-13-01

LMP3 on the horizon?

AAron Webb asked in the forums of there’s any chance the LMP3 car will be released in time. Greg West responded to the thread that, “Sorry Aaron but we do not have an LMP3 in our current production plans.”

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/102548/#Comment_102548

Front Row Paints Livery

The Front Row Motorsports livery has been added to Trading Paints and is now available for upoading

https://www.tradingpaints.com/profile/693322/Front-Row-Motorsports

Golden hour at Knockhill

Some breathtaking views of the new Knockhill Racing Circuit at the ‘Golden hour’ as the sun sets on the race track.

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Paint of the Year

Throughout December, vote in matchups from this year’s 48 Paint of the Week winners we selected throughout the year on Twitter. The winner will be crowned the 2021 Paint of the Year!

https://www.tradingpaints.com/poty

iRacing Expanding to Motorsports Development

Kickin’ The Tires had an online article describing iRacing’s expanding roll in motorsports development including topics such as Racecar Development, NASCAR Next Gen car R&D, Track and Car Debuts, and Track Design.

https://kickinthetires.net/esports/iracing-expanding-to-motorsports-development-kickin-the-tires/

Favorite Rookie Cars

iRacing asked members on Facebook what is your favorite rookie car?

Camera tips and tricks

Traxxion posted an article describing tips and tricks for the iRacing camera tool.

iRacing Camera Tool – Photography Tips and Tricks

World of Outlaws Week 5

Pennsylvania’s own Braden Eyler posted fast time in qualifying and won heat number 1 to take pole in the feature. New series points leader James Edens wins heat 3 to start in P3.

But just before the feature start James Edens gets struck by the disconnect bug and is only able to rejoin until after being a lap down. This after series leader from last week Alex Bergeron was disconnected in the feature and dropped him to 4th in the standings.

A large crash early in the feature near the front of the field takes out multiple drivers including Hayden Cardwell, which may have ended his hope of a series championship.

Cameron Merriman Takes the lead from Eyler early, but Eyler is able to work in the high line, reclaim the lead and hold on for his second career seres win with Merriman second and another Pennsylvania driver, Logan Rumsey finishing third.

Through sheer consistency, Cameron Merriman takes over the series lead with Alex Bergeron bouncing back to second and James Edens falling to third after the disconnect.

iRacers Lounge / Aftermath NYE Race

Don’t have a date for the clock striking midnight? Why not hang out with the guys of the iRacers Lounge Podcast and Aftermath and run some fun races. Check out the iRacers Lounge discord races will start around 8pm est

Endometriosis x RevolutionSimRacing – 24 Hours of Daytona Endurance Race

The event we are participating in will be a 24-hour race which will be held on the iRacing race simulation platform on Saturday 22nd Jan 2022 @ 2pm.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joe-zarkos

New Year New Chance 250

250 miles, 167 laps
– we will have a donations contest where the top donations made for a driver will get that drive an autographed #3 Dale Jr. Oreo elite diecast
– we will give away two diecasts during the race to fans in the chat.
– we will raffle off two tickets to a future Nascar race. tickets will be 25 bucks for 1 raffle ticket or 50 for 3.

10th Annual WINSTEL 400 – January 16th

The WINSTEL 400 returns once again for its 10 Annual race which was formerly known as the I’ve Got Ballz 400 for the biggest and longest running event at Daytona 2007 here on iRacing and all events will be LIVE on FTF.GG. Once again Emily Howe and @BrandonCruzDFS have joined on to sponsor the race, bringing this year’s total purse to $1,250 and NO ENTRY FEE. This year’s race will utilize the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series cars at Daytona 2007. Below you can find all of the info for the race, rules and how to register.

Date: January 16th, 7:30 PM ET

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12328/10th-annual-winstel-400-1-250-purse-january-16th-registration-info-rules

6 Hours at Daytona, Diabetes Charity Race

I want to announce a new charity event that will be put on by Freeky Fast Broadcasting. This charity event is to help raise awareness, and hopefully donations, for juvenile type-1 diabetes. The event will be a 6 hour endurance race at the Daytona Road Course, with the cars used in the iRacing Official 24hr race. this event will be held on January 7th, 2022 at 8PM EST. Additional information can be found at the links below.

Sign Ups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc61NlAzJA9FgJdYWlJ-q0bSfrKQAjWjtTITgWeJWyGy6reIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Event details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BOhcj-gj8xRtV92mKujNxbMiZNTwFSoyjGdm37AuipA/edit?usp=sharing

Discord: https://discord.gg/eGnPEyj4z8

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12522/6-hours-at-daytona-diabetes-charity-race

GZR Daytona 6h Charity/Practice Race 15/01/2022

Donation link: https://gofund.me/2b47b1db

Here’s what you need to know!

– Date: 15 January 2022, 18:00 GMT

– Cars: 2022 IMSA roster (LMP2 + GT3)

– Track: Daytona Road Course

– Event Format: 30m practice, 30m open qualifying and a 6 hour race.

GZR Daytona 6h for QUIET Netherlands Charity/Practice Race! Saturday January 15th, GZR will host a charity practice race at Daytona. It’s an ideal opportunity for your team to practice for the upcoming iRacing Daytona 24h! And best of all, entry to the event is completely FREE! We do run this race for charity, and we’ve set our goal at $250! Please donate as all proceedings will go to charity!

About QUIET Netherlands QUIET is an organization located in The Netherlands that fights poverty all over the country, by using their and local businesses’ assets to organize things for people that don’t have a lot to spend. You can help their cause, by donating anything you can miss.

Event Information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WP5FY3o_bnV8JsiOoHeTKaMMyrVkcqTUYAnWH_tGMfA/edit?resourcekey=null#gid=1618128775

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12365/gzr-daytona-6h-charity-practice-race-15-01-2022

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

New Website – Leave Comments https://www.iracerslounge.com/

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Company Review – Racetech

Racetech is an online store selling components for your sim, or real, cockpit including seats, belts and other products.

https://racetech-usa.com/shop/index.php?route=common/home

OBP Motorsports Pedal System

OBP’ new Motorsport Pedal System will be coming soon

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KRE Win Pv3 sim racing pedals

Now available for pre order are the KRE Win Pv3 sim racing pedals to be released in Jan/Feb starting at 360 euros

https://www.kre-sim.eu/kre-win-pv3-sim-racing-pedals/

Listener Eric Whiting Sends In – DIY Mega

From listener Eric Whiting is the eRacing-Lab DIY Mega motion actuator system for $2650

https://eracing-lab.com/products/diy-mega-1

Sim Racing Studio Hurricane Wind Kit Review

Barry Rowland reviews the Sim Racing Studio Hurricane Wind Kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv8QT0_pb-Q

https://www.simracingstudio.com/

Sim Lab Vario Vesa Mount Review

The Sim Pit Youtube Channel reviews the Vario Vesa Mount

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98A4gPvNtqU

Heusinkveld LED Neon Sign

Heusinkveld now is offering in their merch shop a neon ‘Heusinkveld’ sign to light up your sim room/ mancave

https://heusinkveld.com/shop/merchandise/led-sign/

Sim Racing Builds

Sim Racing Builds are building a 3D Printed full size 1:1 RedBull RB16 Simulator at Full Sail University with their awesome students in the Simulation & Visualization B.S. Degree Program.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/simracingbuilds/permalink/1336683983455615/

In-Car Sim Rig

Simracing Setup posted on their Instagram page a sim racing rig in the passenger seat of a real car.

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The APEX Formula

The APEX Formula is a tubular, full motion rig in a formula style cockpit

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FANATEC DD KILL SWITCH MOUNT

Sim Makerz sells a Fanatec DD Kill switch to munt on your 80/20 profile rig.

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https://www.simmakerz.com/fr/accueil/46-122-fanatec-dd-kill-switch-mount.html

Results

Official Series

Fri open: Tally

Ellis – pI’m embarrassed. It’s weird I can start anywhere in the field and get to the front with a couple laps but when I get to the very front I’m so fricking loose I can’t stand it
Rochette P
Greg – pwrecked

Hall – P 19. Top split Taken out at end as a innocent bystander, but inexperience with the car at that track was what kept me in the wrong place to start.

Mike –
- Thurs and Fri Night – F1 at Hockenheim
- GT3’s Charlotte Oval
- Radicals at Spa
- Pro 4 – figure 8 at irwidale
- 360’s at Eldora
- Street Stocks at USA Dirt
- The Wednesday, trade off dallara dash and pickup cup

Brian P18 Michigan Probably top 5 speed, but got a passing under yellow black flag when a car blew up in front of me

League / Hosted Races

Hall – p8, fighting for p5, made a mistake on last lap trying to get back behind p5 before p7 got to my outside and knocked him loose. We both recovered but I cost him 2 spots.

Saturday – SIM 500 eSports Racing League Throwback ARCA Series
1. Arca Car at Atlanta
  - Mike -p2 – caution at 20 of 80 me and Hamih allagher pitted for our only set of tires – went green from there, good to go on fuel by 1.5 laps, just couldn’t catch hamish but still a great finish after my embarrassment the night before.
  - Chris Scales -p got doored laps down

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian- North Wilkesboro P9 had some decent speed, but self spun recovered to a top 10

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

Brian P 4 Had a good run. Tried a different pit strategy than the leaders but wound up evening out.

iRacing IROC Challenge Series Season 4

Kyle P- Tonight we Visit the Last Great Colosseum.

Final Thoughts

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How the West was won

Description

Sponsors:

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus – www.twitch.tv/froozenkaktus

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling –

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Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/