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7/13/2023 – Big Dough Joe – Episode 0391

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Show Introduction

On the show today, we’ll review a controverial finish at the Coke Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. The Buttkicker World of Outlaws Late Model kicks off thier season opener, we’ll show where you can get a track guide for Spa, and did we see the a top speed record on iRacing?

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Special Guest

Joe Owens



Topics



iRacing and Driver Development

Kaden Honeycutt is among the growing list of drivers who have turned to iRacing for driver development in recent years. William Byron and Ty Majeski used the service to perfect their race crafts before embarking on their own successful careers. Others like Josh Berry, Timmy Hill and Parker Retzlaff have all competed in the eNASCAR iRacing Series since its inception in 2011.

https://twitter.com/NASCARRoots/status/1678452201583255565

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2023/07/10/kaden-honeycutts-journey-a-part-of-iracings-growing-influence-on-driver-development/



Coke Series – Nashville

https://twitter.com/AlanCavanna/status/1679128610966237184

https://www.iracing.com/jimmy-mullis-returns-to-enascar-victory-lane-at-nashville-superspeedway/

https://twitter.com/JimBeaver15/status/1678962194724315136


iRacing Highlights of the Week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH6iMIlmngU



Season 4 GT Racing Updates

Greg West posted in the Forums the details of the Season 4 GT updates

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/44820/season-4-gt-racing-updates-imsa-ess-ees/p1



Charlotte Rally World Record

Beau Albert sets a iRacing World Record at the Charlotte Rallycross track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVNraW_Ef1Y


Top Speed Record

TP SimRacing tries to set the top speed among iracing cars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk3REfQ46sE



Spa – Turn by Turn

iRacerstuff posted a Twitter video of a turn by turn guide to Spa

https://twitter.com/iracerstuff/status/1679114854546698241

http://iracerstuff.com/2023/07/12/turn-by-turn-guide-to-mastering-spa-francorchamps-in-iracing/



Ty Majeski Wins Slinger Nationals

Ty Majeski wins the Slinger Nationals in his iRacing sponsored late model

https://twitter.com/RacingAmerica/status/1678965960919711745


Season 3 Patch 3

Forum Link



Staying Hydrated

Dylan Macintosh shows how he stays hydrated while sim racing

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuaeMvEsLS4/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D


Steam Price Bump

iRacing increased it’s Steam Price by $1.00 to bring the content prices closer to identical for all Steam/iRacing customers.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/44791/steam-content-pricing-update



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Firecracker 400

https://www.iracing.com/eracrs-firecracker-400-returns-for-third-edition-in-2023/



WoO Late Models are Back

iRacing World of Outlaws ButtKicker Late Model Series Kicks Off Battle for $25,000 Monday at Volusia

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-world-of-outlaws-buttkicker-late-model-series-kicks-off-battle-for-25000-monday-at-volusia/

Picking up right where he left off, the 2022 iRacing World of Outlaws ButtKicker Late Model Series Champion Evan Seay had a dominant start to the 2023 season at Volusia Speedway Park on Monday night.

https://www.iracing.com/evan-seay-scores-win-in-opening-round-of-iracing-world-of-outlaws-buttkicker-late-model-series-at-volusia/



Race for More 2.4

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/43590/iracing-presents-the-race-for-more-2-4-benefiting-the-national-ms-society-on-august-3



iRacing 24 Hours of Spa

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/44391/2023-iracing-24-hours-of-spa/p1



Porsche Series Qualifying

 The first step of the journey kicks off on July 22, as the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup Qualifying Series kicks off with six weeks of wheel-to-wheel action in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. Open to drivers with a Road license of B 4.0 and up, these races will take place at 18:45 GMT every Saturday with multiple splits based on iRating.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/44779/porsche-tag-heuer-esports-supercup-qualifying-series-announced



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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy



Hardware/Software


Turn Racing BP2 Button Plate

The Sim Racing Den reviews the Turn Racing BP2 Button Plate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AD9bihFkU


Using Telemetry

DJ Yee-J shows a video of how to use telemtry to turn faster laps and save tires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IWvyJt8B2E


Rig Review

Adam Buzzeo shows off his rig in the iRacing forums

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/35830/my-rig-just-wanted-to-share-it-as-its-a-bit-unique#latest



Trak Racer DD

Trak Racer annunced they will be launching a driect drive wheel base in Q3 2024

https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/14t0e8z/trak_racer_will_launch_its_own_direct_drive_base/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=5&utm_content=1


Pro Racing Simuladores

Brazilian Manufacturer Pro Racing Simuladores has an assortment of Direct Drive Wheel Bases to choose from

https://www.instagram.com/p/CuiJT_-tY-2/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D

https://proracingsimuladores.com.br/



SimJack Pro Pedals

SimJackPRO Pedals Sim Racing  Load Cell HE Hydraulic Pedal

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803935804582.html



VRS Direct Force Pro Wheel Review

Boosted Media reviews the VRS Direct Force Pro sim racing formula wheel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wh1By4FGMI&feature=youtu.be

https://vrs.racing/shop?aff-code=boosted



Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Friday Open – Atlanta

  • Mike .  P 19- just no luck with missing the racks and I ran out of incident points with about five to go and how to do a pass through penalty.
  •  Justin –  p4

Sunday Open

    • Tom D – p3
    • Justin- p2.

Sunday Fixed 

Wednesday Open: New Hampshire

    • Mike- p P 18 after a drive through penalty near the end after spinning on my own and getting five minutes damage
  • David – p Disconnect, was running 24th as car 32, so mediocre speed.  Never lost TS when I got dropped
  • Kyle- P3 Car 24 started P5 and just held myself in the top 5, but got as high as 2nd on 2 different occasions. Pitted off sequence to try and gain a grip advantage. Worked my way back from 11th after pitting. Had a sniff at the lead on the 2nd GWC when the leader drove in too deep into turn one, but he was able to throttle out of the corner and keep the lead. Had one small swipe during a wreck around midway, that gave me my only 4x of the night and after surviving 22 cautions and 88 caution laps to come home with a P3 and only a 4x is the next best thing. A podium is a win in my book.
  • Justin – p33 wrecked out rage quit had to leave seen cars wreck checked up and the guy spinning out didnt hold his brakes. Junked my car  
  • Chris – P13. Race was filled with cautions and sloppy racing. Played the survival approach to finish 13th.

Thursday Open  

  • David – p21, top split, more of the same crap, caught up in someones mess on lap 17.  Spend all race down a lap or two including getting dumped while in the lucky dog position by a divebomber.  Got lap back with 7 to go and gained 4 spots


Official Series

Ellis– 

  • Fiat f4 at Watkins glen start a 12 foot actually went off track on lap 4 and wrecked hard.

A Open

Kyle –  P12 Used this race on Tuesday to shake down the setup and get a feel for the track and the grip level. Race was going well, holding a top 5 for the majority of the race. Car felt strong and planted but other drivers weren’t so planted and kinda ruined my race, giving me 3 minutes of damage and clocking my wheel far left. Limped it home to a P12.




Final Thoughts



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On the show today, we’ll review a controverial finish at the Coke Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. The Buttkicker World of Outlaws Late Model kicks off thier season opener, we’ll show where you can get a track guide for Spa, and did we see the a top speed record on iRacing? So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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