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Episode 0302

10/21/2021 – The Last Starfighter

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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  • Joining me are the usual characters, ———— 

Introduction

On todays show we’ll take a behind the scene look at the Coanda drivers leading up to the Coke Series Championship race last week. iRacing hires a key new member to it’s engineering team, and you can learn how to change your name…in iRacing that is.

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Topics

Coke Championship Round

Coanda Simsport posted on their YouTube channel a video with their drivers in the leadup to last week’s championship race.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Lv-9v47u4

The man behind rFactor

Race Sim Central announced on Twitter that Terence Groening, the man behind the PC physics for multiple racing games has joined iRacing. Race Sim Central also has an interview with the sim racing engineer on his history in gaming and him joining the iRacing team.

https://twitter.com/racesimcentral/status/1449040870360195074?s=11

An Interview with Terence Groening; Master of Physics

https://racesimcentral.net/an-interview-with-terence-groening-master-of-physics/

Repair-a-Thon

E.J. O’Rourke posted what might be a record for required repairs.

https://twitter.com/ejorourke41/status/1448476541072052226?t=cPzht-15ZqsRY9FkL2gjUQ&s=07

Lyon Bows Out

Nathan Lyon announced on his Twitter that he will not return for the eNascar 2022 season.

https://twitter.com/lyonschoice/status/1448712191193108483?s=11

Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championships

Martin van Loozenoord takes the win for the 2nd week in a row and third time this season in the Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship round 5 at Silverstone. iRacing posted a video highlight on their Twitter page of the intense battle for the lead with 5 laps to go.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1449017221871767555?s=11

Meyers and Mercedes

Steve Myers posted on Twitter how he’s impressed with the effort Mercedes is putting into developing the W12.

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1449386601960853509?s=11

Racing Line Slows You Down?

Git Gud posted on his YouTube channel an explanation of how the iRacing racing line can actually slow you down when it come s to gaining speed on the track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYSPV3WkQCU

Sporting Code Deep Dive

Traxion posted an article with an in depth look at the iracing sporting code.

An in-depth look at iRacing’s Sporting Code

https://traxion.gg/an-in-depth-look-at-iracings-sporting-code/

Drives Like Poo

Davin@Drivethrough played an extensive session in Nascar 21 and posted his thoughts on his Twitter page.

https://twitter.com/drivethrough_/status/1450306666184990722?s=11

iRacing Setup Stream

iRacing had another setup training stream on Twitch working on their Audi RS3 LMS

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1450488867317075972?s=11

Name Changes – How To and Rules

iRacing will now allow users to change their names for the service in certain circumstances and Kim Berry showed how in the forums.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/10343/name-changes-how-to-and-rules

Hosted Kids Event

iRacing Drivers World will be hosting a especial event jst for kids.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Iracingdriversworld/permalink/10158911789679205/

Monday Night Rowdy

Monday Night Racing announced that Kyle Busch will run full time for the 2021-22 season 4 campaign.

https://twitter.com/MonNightRacing/status/1450854392882683906

IRX World Championship

Tommy Hallman took the win for the second time this season in the iRacing IRX World championship round 5 at Barcelona. Jon Roberson holds a narrow 11 point lead in the series with 4 races to go in the series.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1450837891945537538?s=11

IMSA, iRacing Extend Partnership through 2023

Imsa announced that they were excited to announce a renewal of their partnership with iRacing and the IMSA iRacing Pro Series

https://twitter.com/imsa/status/1451203710667788290?s=11

https://www.imsa.com/news/2021/10/21/imsa-iracing-extend-partnership-through-2023/

iRacing on Campus

On Thursday, October 21, the Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship will broadcast live from the newly opened Ball State Esports Center.

iRacing Speeds onto Campus

https://ballstatesportslink.com/2021/10/20/iracing-speeds-onto-campus/

Phoenix Raceway – Fully Updated for 2021 – Coming Soon!

iRacing is excited to announce that a fully updated and re-scanned version of Phoenix Raceway will be coming to iRacing for immediate release very soon!

This track update will feature brand new environment artwork, updated textures and objects, and a complete re-scan of the track surface fresh from 2021!

New Version of Phoenix Raceway:

  • This fully updated version of Phoenix Raceway will REPLACE the current version of Phoenix Raceway, which was scanned in 2012. This replacement will cause the older track version to be RETIRED from the iRacing service.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/10447/phoenix-raceway-fully-updated-for-2021-coming-soon#latest

iRacer Wins Championship

Max Cookson is an iRacing regular and won the PASS (Pro All Star Series) mods championship. He started in go karts at the age of 4. Then he wrecks in a legends car and quit real racing for a while, He said in an interview, “I raced Karts from the time I was four until I turned 11 or 12, then took a few years off. I got pretty heavy into sim racing, and got to where I was pretty skilled in the iRacing leagues.” In a few years of iRacing he tallied $10,000 in winnings and used it to buys a PASS modified in 2020 and ran a few races. He focused on the PASS series in 2021 and won 6 races, and (even after loosing 100 points for a DQ) wins the championship in his rookie season.

AA Esports 400

AA eSports is hosting the AA eSports 400 Super Late Model. The winner will receive one of the most unique trophies in the real or virtual world, a custom Nashville guitar

iRacing Presents the Suzuka 10 Hours

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Date: November 5-7

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/9873/iracing-presents-the-suzuka-10-hours#latest

Man Cave After Dark Truck Series

We will kick this season off wherever we end up on the schedule whenever we get enough drivers signed up! We are aiming for 15 drivers to start the series with and grow from there!We hope we have captured the old school feel when the Craftsman Truck Series was just starting to go to speedways but was still frequenting the local grass roots short tracks across the country.Race lengths may be adjusted to give our drivers the best experience.(All Times US Eastern)Session starts: 9:00pm EasternQualify: 9:45pmGrid: 10:00pmIf you think this is something you’d like to participate in, please register through this link: https://forms.gle/Zsy1nhk8D6KuQgKcA

No photo description available.

https://www.facebook.com/UltimateConquestRacingLeague/posts/2033359470168217

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

Texas

Hardware/Software

The Best way to setup v3 Pedals

Gamer Muscle Videos posted a YouTube Video where he shows the best way to set up your Fanatec V3 Pedals.

SAVE BIG on Simagic Flagship Alpha

The Simagic’s flagship 15nm Alpha Wheel Base is on sale for a limited time only until the end of the year for $1000 usd/ 900eur.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CU15KhvsxvJ/?utm_medium=share_sheet

HRS Xero-Play 120X Chassis Mount

The Xero-Play 120X Chassis mount offers 80 degrees of total adjustment, reverse mounting option, plus lots more! It’s specifically designed for the Simlab P1-X, but of course it can be used on a number of Sim Chassis

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUzmU0tvZAG/?utm_medium=share_sheet

PRO+ Hydraulic Sim Pedals

Valezquez Engineering offers their Pro+,Hydraulic sim pedals which feature the Tilton 600 series floor mounted pedal assembly which is one of the most popular pedal assemblies used in real race cars! All of the hydraulics are handled by high quality Wilwood master and Speedway slave cylinders. Priced at $1950

PRO+ Hydraulic Sim Pedals

https://velazquez-engineering.com/collections/plug-play-sim-pedals

DIY 3D Printed Racing Sim Sequential Shifter

Beavis Motorsports shows you how to 3D print and build your own sequential shifter.

beavis mx5

https://www.beavismotorsport.com/sim-racing/diy-sequential-shifter/

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/9858/beavis-3d-printed-sequential-shifter#latest

Simucube Online Store

Simucube now offers the option to buy from the manufacturer itself and you can find on their online store other manufacturers to complete a whole cockpit (simrig) using different components. Their launch week included a free delivery promotion from oct 7- 14th.

https://boxthislap.org/simucube-new-store-is-already-open/

https://simucube.com/

Simucube Wheel Rim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHWr7Kqo598

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

FOV Advice

Andy Symonds posted that e may need some FOV advice for his triples setup.

Fanatec SQ V1.5 Short Shifter Shaft Mod

Kevin Sheck sells on Ebay a Fanatec V 1.5 short shifter shaft

Image 1 - ANODISED SATIN BLACK Fanatec SQ V1.5 Short Shifter Shaft Mod LIMITED EDITION

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265360994562?mkevt=1&mkcid=16&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0&fbclid=IwAR0xwKQKrrHksKDwUQDbXk3nx-0EoCBCIN5C4YdswCNGypwuMwKLAz95Fao

Simagi Alpha Mini Unboxing


pandesaldrift posted on Instagram the unboxing of the Simagic Alpha Mini bought from simracingpros

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVGDq6Olzz6/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: T EXAS

Ellis –   p12 – Was going forward first run had a gf stop then a caution. Had to take a wave around. At one point i faded hard had hit the wall a couple of times… at one point there is a wreck i cannot miss… pretty much rode it home from there

  • Sunday Open
    • Kyle – P.  P-8 started on the pole. But quickly fell back when i got loose off of 2 on lap 2. Couldn’t keep the back end of the car straight most of the race. But was able to work my way back up to the front and stay in the top 5. 26 to go and caution comes out. Pit for fresh tires and just over drove it and ended with a P-8.
    • Hall – p 20  had a good car, got taken out by a car who came all the way from the wall to the inside lane on the front stretch.
  • Sunday fixed 
    • Mike -p 6 – Went from back to the front multiple times – got wrecked once and was dead last at one point. Kept screwing up on pit road not having tires ready.
  • Race : Kansas
  • Wed Open:
    • Hall –p 5,  hope the slide is over
    • Ellis – p wrecked out – screwed myself on a gf stop by not having my tires checked – lost all my track position… Then a wave by with a caution got us back – but then a big wreck i couldnt miss – just driving it home from here – ended up netcode w a lapper and wrecked again
    • Kyle P – P-14 started P14 and fell like a rock fighting a tight car. After a pit stop I adjusted the car and it came to life. Got up to 5th with less then 20 but drove to hard to hang with the top 5 and the front tires just fell off and fell back to 14th.
  • Thurs Open  

Ellis – p.wrecked out – i was usually moving forward, 20th to 7th, the there is a guy we couldnt get by I ended up driving to the outside of him getting in and he couldnt hold it and put us both in the wall. The guy ended up causing every caution 4 actually…The last one I couldnt miss at all and got the engine blown

Official Series

  • Dirt 305 Sprint – Lanier
    • Mike – p11 – Just getting laps trying to learn the wing with the new buttons


League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack Sim Racing League – 
  1.  David – p13  slump 
  2. Mike – p17- Picked the wrong strategy
  • Hosted – 
    1. Ellis – Chris Macguire
      • IR 18 Old Indycar at Michigan – p5
      • Dp at Bristol
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Scales –
    2. Groves-
    3. Brian Watkins Glen  P6 started in 6th kinda was in limbo most of the race with no one especially close ahead or behind.  Stayed clean solid run.
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series
  •  Dwayne Mcarthur Wins The iRacers Lounge Aftermath Podcast Nascar Truck Series  at Kansas Speedway 
  • Tom Ogle Finished 2nd 
  • Dale Copeland  Finished 3rd Congrats Dale on your first OBRL Podium

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

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Description

On todays show we’ll take a behind the scene look at the Coanda drivers leading up to the Coke Series Championship race last week. iRacing hires a key new member to it’s engineering team, and you can learn how to change your name…in iRacing that is. So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. 

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Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

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Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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Episode 0301

10/14/2021 – Coke Cup Cunuck – Episode 0301

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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  • Joining me are the usual characters, ———— 

Introduction

On today’s show we’ll cover the crowning of a new iRacing Nascar Coke Series Champion with the voice of eNascar Evan Posocco as we recap the final race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway. I continue with more talk and pics of my fantasy cockpit build, plus lots more great topics.

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Topics

Coke Race – Finale at Texas

Bobby ““If I’m side-by-side with Clampitt, and one of his teammates is in third, he’s going to push him by me. That’s a scenario, or I could have one of my friends behind me and they could push me by for the championship. It’s kind of like a mix between your typical intermediate and Daytona….”

https://traxion.gg/inside-the-minds-of-the-enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series-championship-4/

@MitchelldeJong1 takes the pole with a 28.899 second lap time.
@KeeganLeahy will start alongside.@bobbyzalenski will start 9th and
@LoganClampitt_ is 31st.
The virtual engines have been fired at the virtual @TXMotorSpeedway
courtesy of a command from @DaleJr!

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1448093024295301121

Seven laps on the board. They’ve all been led by @MitchelldeJong1
Like a hot knife through butter, @LoganClampitt_ is cutting through the field, up 10 spots after 12 laps, currently P21.
Meanwhile, @bobbyzalenski is sitting tight in seventh after 17 laps. He’s up only two spots since the start.
LAP 25: @GarrettLowe_6, who entered 13-points above the relegation line, runs 40th, 6 laps down. Not sure what happened to him, but that might push him into relegation for the off-season. Connection issues for Lowe.
@MitchelldeJong1 has still led them all. @KeeganLeahy is lurking.

Here comes @BowlinGraham!He’s sizzlin’ as he moves to the bumper of the No. 32 for 2nd place.
LAP 43: All of the @eNASCARCocaCola #iRacing Series Championship 4 drivers are now inside the top-10.
Move @LoganClampitt_ into eighth and around @bobbyzalenski for third in the championship as they run.
LAP 57: @bobbyzalenski and others pit.
LAP 58: @MitchelldeJong1 and @KeeganLeahy pit.
LAP 59: @LoganClampitt_ pits.

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1448103348746469382

LAP 68: @MitchelldeJong1 has cycled back to the lead.
This is the closest these two have been all race for the lead. A few lapped cars on slightly fresher tires went and took their laps back, allowing Leahy to close in
@LoganClampitt_ is the fastest man on the track, now in the Top 5 at lap 88.
LAP 94: NEW LEADER, @KeeganLeahy

  •  54 to go: @LoganClampitt_ pits.
  • 53 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 pits.
  • 51 to go: @bobbyzalenski pits.

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1448110791639642119

  • 41 to go: @lyonschoice crashes on pit road.
  • Move @LoganClampitt_ around @swilson3_ and effectively into second.Now he will try and chase down @KeeganLeahy  with 40 laps to go.
  • 38 to go: @LoganClampitt_ has closed the gap to @KeeganLeahy down to just under 2 seconds.
  • 32 laps to go.@KeeganLeahy leads by 1.5 seconds over @LoganClampitt_

 29 to go: @GarrettLowe_6 is TIED with @JakeNichols73 for the final stop to avoid relegation. And I believe Nichols has the tiebreaker.

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1448114454474985474

  • Just over 20 laps to go.@KeeganLeahy has half a second over @LoganClampitt_. Clamp has CAUGHT Keeg all on green flag racing. What a RUN!
  • 17 laps to go… was @KeeganLeahy saving a little for the end while @LoganClampitt_ had to push to get there? Does Clamp have anything left in the tank?

  • As the field catches the leaders, @KeeganLeahy is starting to pull away… and look who is back in the conversation! @MitchelldeJong1 he here! FIVE LAPS TO GO!
  • THE NEW CHAMPION! @KeeganLeahy WINS THE 2021 #eNASCAR Coca-Cola @iRacing Series CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

https://twitter.com/XfinityRacing/status/1448117851588423680

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1448117241816522754

@rayalfalla made the climb from outside to move inside the Top 20, but it was at the expense of Garrett Lowe, who had connection issues early.

Roval Changes Coming?

NASCAR will remove six sets of six yellow and black rumble strips from the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval layout ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 after consulting with drivers and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Details:

https://nas.cr/3DimJ1o

IRX World Championship

Jon Robertson takes the win in round 3 of the IRX World Championship at Iowa ahead a stellar field of Porsche, Coke and Sprint Car drivers.

https://twitter.com/apexracingteam/status/1446555752903102466?s=11

5 Ways To Avoid Sim Racing Burnout

Chris Haye from Chris Haye Sim Racing put out a video on his You Tube Channel with 5 different ways to avoid sim racing burnout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2twMJmjE6K0

Force Dynamics Dallara Grand Prix Highlights | Monza

Peter Berryman took the checkered flag on week 3 of the Force Dynamics Dallara Grand Prix at at Monza/Interlagos, a race in which he claimed sole possession of the points lead.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=603825237643519&extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C

Steering Wheel Whoes

The Street Stoch cars have been having a glitch where everyone’s steering wheel pops thryu the roof of the car. Our own Mike Ellis has witnessed the annomoly.

iRacing Top 10 September 2021 – Best of the Rest

iRacing added the 10 ‘Best of the Rest’ of September to add to their usual top ten,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBEkZqUKd6I

Brazil’s Stock Car Pro Series Cars Coming to iRacing in 2022

iRacing is pleased to reveal an agreement with Brazil’s Stock Car Pro Series to produce its vehicles in the coming months. The Stock Car Pro Series Chevrolet Cruze and Toyota Corolla are planned for release on the service during a 2022 build.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1448382591703425024?s=11

https://www.iracing.com/brazils-stock-car-pro-series-cars-coming-to-iracing-in-2022/

2021 Season 4 Patch 2 Hotfix 1 Release Notes

Alex Gustafson posted the notes in the forums for Hotfix 1, Patch 2 for the 2021 season 4

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/10007/2021-season-4-patch-2-hotfix-1-release-notes-2021-10-08-01

Red Bull Ring Masters

Red Bull Ring Masters is looking for Canada’s fastest sim racer.

https://twitter.com/redbullcanada/status/1448318310370717696?s=11

https://www.redbull.com/ca-en/events/ring-masters-canada

Cup of Nations [Mike]

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1447547651440971778

iRacing Presents the Suzuka 10 Hours

The details of the iRacing 10 Hours of Suzuka iRacing Special Event has been posted in the forums.

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The Suzuka 10 Hours is the oldest automobile race in Japan dating back to 1966. This annual event is held at the Suzuka International Racing Course, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Formerly a 1000km event, it changed to a 10 hour event in 2018.

Date: November 5-7

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

Track: Suzuka International Racing Course

License – D 4.0 Road

Sim Date (Time of Day Setting): August 22nd, 2021

Sim Start Time (Time of Day Setting): 9:20 AM

Session

Warmup: 30 Minutes

Qualifying: 8 min/ 2 laps

Race: 10 Hours

Weather: Dynamic

Sky: Dynamic

Qualifying: Attached

Splits By: iRating

Team Event: Yes (minimum 2 drivers and maximum 16)

Stop and Go Limit: 40 incs and every 20 after

DQ Limit: None

Field Size : 45

Cars

GT3’s

Audi R8 LMS

BMW M4 GT3

Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020

Ford GT GT3

Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

Mercedes AMG GT3

Porsche 911 GT3 R

60+ Racing Adventures – Season 20 Info & Results

The 60+ Racing adventures league is looking for serious sim drivers 60 years young and over for their 20th season in the league formed in 2016.

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/9627/%F0%9F%9F%A2%F0%9F%9F%A2%F0%9F%9F%A2%F0%9F%9F%A2-60-racing-adventures-season-20-info-results

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

Charlotte Roval

Hardware/Software

The HeMy New Cockpit Build Thread – The iRacers Lounge Edition

Well today’s focus would be the pedal system mounting.

I really struggled with getting the old mounts off the stainless steel rod. There’s a little bit of rust and slight imperfections and one side was really really stuck. I ended up putting the stainless rod into the vice put my feet on it and yanked like crazy until it came off.

now to get the new mounts on we’re just as hard. I managed to get three of the four on eventually but the fourth one just won’t go onto the rod. I even took a drill to it to try to open it up a little bit and I was getting close to getting it on but made the fatal mistake of shoving a screwdriver through the screw hole to help twist it and it broke it.

Made a trip to Ace Hardware to see if they have one of course they do not.

so I placed another McMaster order, ugh.

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So I got the shifter and mouse pad mounted very easily. Rock solid too.

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Now moving on to the integrated triple monitor mount. Right off the bat I’m concerned it’s too close to the wheel to have my cell phone a top it. So I put the uprights on the far two slots.

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Then the vario VESA adapters. These come in 1 million pieces and initially was daunting to try to figure out I sorted the pieces in the different piles before I figured out how to do it.

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So got the xero play triple pivot adapters installed. Vero vesa adapters are just awesome. It’s a really neat design that allows you to really dial in the alignment of the monitors. Money well spent for sure.

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So another day off today as I dig into trying to finish it up. The emergency button I used zip ties and put it below the mouse pad.

Headphone hook is under the keyboard, and power supply on the outside bottom lower left.

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Then the pedals. I got the replacement part that I broke yesterday, I didn’t even try to put it on I put it in the vise and drilled it out a bit of course it wasn’t that easy I had to drill it out more than I thought and I went back-and-forth maybe five or six times before I was able to get it on.

Finally the couplers three of the four went on I had to drill out one of them again it took me about 10 different tries before I got it open enough to take that rod.

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Then the awesome computer tray from advanced Sim racing.

This worked for me because I didn’t bolt them on the regular uprights I put them on the uprights that I extended above the custom pedal mount I went 2 feet up instead of one on two of the sides…

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Then I mounted the Altec Lansing speakers and the Philips hue light strip using zip ties…

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Then I went about removing the old cockpit and doing cleanup that hasn’t been done in 7+ years. It was too hard to move so it didn’t.

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Then after cleanup I created what I call a network station with my network hub and my Philips Hue Gateway. I then got a metal hook with zip tied three cables for strain relief power network and audio. These coil together and make a snake running to the rig. There’s also a strain relief Velcro hook at the computer… this makes it easy to unplug the entire thing with three plugs coil the snake away and I can roll it around the room easily…

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Wiring is complete except for the new power strip I put an old one in there for now.

Next up we’re gonna do a spot check and turn everything on and see how it works before doing cable cleanup.

I took the day off from work tomorrow to finish the project. Most of tomorrow will be fine tuning and adjustments. Cable cleanup. And really figuring out what to do with all the crap that I took out of my office I basically made a huge pile outside and a huge pile in the dining room. Likely that it’ll just be shoved into boxes and put in the garage to deal with later since I’m so tired.

I still need to install the candy dish and figure out a place for my cell phone and a cup holder.

and I’m pretty sure I’m gonna get a front mounted to the motor button box sooner rather than later.

So today I worked on getting the alignment right I had to move the heel Plate up much higher and closer to the seat. I didn’t move the entire pedals forward about 4 inches. Then the integrated monitor mount had a slight lean to it. So after considerable effort we got that straightened out. All wiring is in place except for the power strip I’m awaiting delivery of that next. Then cable cleanup.

I also spent a good part of the day with my wife’s assistance cleaning the office out from top to bottom removing a lot of clutter as well they have a much more open space.

I also mounted the chocolate holder.

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Then I installed the new power strip and did the cable clean up and did the fine-tuning of the alignment of the monitors.

first road test driving, the gearshift is too far away I could probably live with it but it needs to be 4 inches closer maybe five.

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My son came over to help a bit and he took one look at it and said it’s called the “Superman Sim”… The colors on the seat mostly blue with red and a touch of yellow….

So it’s pretty much done I’m going to move the shifter, I got to put the end caps on, but this is it… with lights on. Going racing at some point tonight for sure.

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My eyeball is dead center of the monitors top to bottom and left right. I can’t tell you how much of a value it is to pay extra for those special vesa mounts. They made alignment a breeze.

I got the shifter moved. Ran some AI racing first.

And get volume level set nice and loud…

I then ran a Hosted Street stock at Southern national. And then a Hosted Daytona prototype at old Texas oval in the dark. And I won! First win in the new Superman cockpit!

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This morning, hammered in the end caps either the rubber mallet. I am glad I bought that tool as it would’ve been really hard to do without it.

Spent about an hour cleaning up the Obutto revolution cockpit.

it’s now officially for sale, you must pick up, 500 bucks. Gilbert AZ. Please someone come get it…

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I did place an order today for the ignition controls button box, which will be the final piece of the puzzle. That will conclude the project and so far so good it’s quite comfortable but will still take some getting used to.

Lessons learned: Went over budget a lot. Lol. I use to be a project manager so I am trained professionally to not do that but, oh well it’s only money. My point of reconcile is when I decided I to not worry about the cost I am finishing the project regardless, I only want to do it once, so buy the best you can get.

Wheels. This simple add-on is my favorite feature. I can unhook the snake and sit and spin it in circles. It is so cool that it is self contained and easily movable.

Seat and Belts. Yeah it’s a bit over the top with a stationary rig, but it works well and I think will actually improve my driving. It also gives it color against the black framing which makes it pop.

Phillips Hue strip. The pics and ambiance speak for itself.

The Heusinkveld Engineering Sim Rig GT

Heusinkveld is entering the sim rig market with a 80/20 sim rig

https://heusinkveld.com/shop/sim-rigs/sim-rig-gt/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JbO3Z2JDso

Install & First Drive with D-Box Motion in my Sim Rig!

Will Ford at Boosted Media reviews the D-Box Motion system on his rig.

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

FORMULA  POSTURE  RIG

ConsPit introduces their near horizontal Formula Posture Rig

http://conspit.com/info/cfp.html

Sim Racing Studio Hurricane Wind Sim Review

Karl Gosling reviews on his YouTube channel the Sim Racing Studio Hurricane Wind Simulator

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hOi4sxHGJI

https://www.simracingstudio.com/product-page/srs-hurricane-power-wind-package

Grid Engineering Ferrari 488 GE FGT3

Grid Engineering offers a Ferrari 488 GE FGT3 formula wheel rim

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUpJtCrNI4z/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUpJtCrNI4z/?utm_medium=share_sheet

iMarshal

iMarshal is an iracing app for IOS that lets you manage and view your iRacing career.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/imarshal/id1545837350

CSL DD vs DD1

Random Callsign posted a video on his You Tube channel a comparison between the CSL DD vs DD1 as to which one will be best for you.

DD1 Vs CSL

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Roval

  • Sunday Open
    • Kyle – P. P5. started P14 and just worked my way up to to top 5 in the first 3 laps and then just held strong. Hit head on a couple of times into Turn 1 but didnt hurt it to bad. Fell 2 laps down but was able to race for a lap back on a 2 pit strategy. Came back and finished a strong P5.
    • Hall – p 13 couple of mistakes others made around me dinged the car up, but I don’t think actually cost any positions.
  • Sunday fixed 
    • Mike -p 14 – Started P 22 pretty uneventful race I did a two stopper I really chewed up the tires on the first run I got 16 X by the end of the race. But I’ll take it my first official race back with new rig. 
    • Kyle – P P3. Started outside pole. Lap 1 i slid into the back bus stop and hit another car and got spun down out of the groove and sat there for a bit for traffic to go by. Dropped back to P23 and just started working my way towards the front. Had a guy decide he was gonna try to beat me to the front bus stop and ended up basically T-boning me. But continued on and race my way to a P3 on a 1 stop strategy.
  • Race : TEXAS
  • Wed Open:
    • Hall –p7  Stole a few spots in a GWC 

Ellis – p6 – Got wrecked in a caution could not miss it – had a bit of damage and down on horsepower but not too bad -did 2 GF stops and cautions come out after both – really set me back both times, both times did a wave around, but I will take a p6…

Rochette P4 was good on the long run led 11 laps. Just not enough laps to get to that sweet sweet spot of Turn 1 and 2. 21st top 5 in all of NiS puts be 3rd on the list 5 more and il have 2nd in that spot

  • Thurs Open  

Rochette P10 had issues with spotlights not working so messed with that for the first few pit stops. Ended up making my self a little too tight for the final 30 laps

Official Series


  • Hosted – 
    1. Ellis – Street stock at Southern Nationals
    2. DP at Texas in Dark – WIN!
    3. Mazda Cup at Bristol

League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack Sim Racing League – 
  1.  David – p 10   was gonna be 7th and spun it on last lap
  3. Mike – pHarvicked into t1 as I was watching Tony behind me comin – I was actually starting to sweat and immediately started thinking oh crap where will I mount a fan and boom into the wall. I wasnt doing too bad but 3 or 4 times I got ran over from behind. Got a drive thru but never had to come down. Then they wreck under caution and I plowed into that…
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Scales –
    2. Groves-
    3. Brian Indy P8 was running in the top 6 for the first green flag run.  Yellow came out 5 laps later.  Stayed out and most of the cars behind me got tires. Lost position to the new tire cars.  Had a great three way battle for 6th. 
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series
  • Dwayne McArthur #97 Wins The iRacers Lounge The Aftermath Podcast Nascar Truck Series  at Texas MotorSpeedway 
  • Steve Thomson #67 
  • Josh Robinson #23

Final Thoughts

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On today’s show we’ll cover the crowning of a new iRacing Nascar Coke Series Champion with the voice of eNascar Evan Posocco as we recap the final race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway. Mike continues with more talk and pics of his fantasy cockpit build, plus lots more great topics. So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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10/7/2021 – ToadyDega

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Welcome along as we celebrate 300 episodes of the iRacers Lounge Podcast. As we reflect on this achievement Mike’s gonna walk thru his progress in his new sim rig build and we’ll continue with all of the stories and reviews you’ve come to expect for the 300th time!

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Topics

Unofficial Top 20 for RTP

Justin Melillo posted on his Twitter page the updated (but unofficial) top 20 in points for the Road to Pro Series. Ray Alfalla, who is on the bubble in the Coke Series, posted his thoughts about the possibility of racing the top 20min the Qualifier Series coming up next month.

https://twitter.com/justinmelillo/status/1443776801780781057?s=11

https://twitter.com/rayalfalla/status/1443942242788552742

IMSA Vehicle Class Updates [Hall]

Greg West Posted in the forums that in an effort to better replicate the 2022 IMSA vehicle lineup, beginning with Season 1, 2022 (December build) iRacing will be adjusting the car classes included in both the IMSA and IMSA Endurance series.

The new vehicle lineup will include 2 classes; LMP2 and GT3 (GTD). The included vehicles will be as follows:

LMP2:

Dallara P217

GT3:

Audi R8 LMS

BMW M4 GT3

Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020

Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

Mercedes-AMG GT3

Porsche 911 R GT3

The 4 GTE cars that are no longer racing in this series can still be raced in the European Sprint and European Endurance Series.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/9282/imsa-vehicle-class-updates

Petit Le Mans 2021 Stats

iRacing Reports posted the stats from last week’s Petit Le Mans

https://iracingreports.com/stats/21s4-Petit_Le_Mans-GT3.html

https://iracingreports.com/stats/21s4-Petit_Le_Mans-GTE.html

https://iracingreports.com/stats/21s4-Petit_Le_Mans-P217.html

iRacing Top 10 Highlights – August/September 2021

iRacing dropped on their YouTube channel September’s Top 10 Highlight Video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yNQ0c8IHIk

walking us through a setup

On the iRacing Twitch channel they streamed a video of their Vehicle Production Associates Mat and Tom walking through hoe they do a race setup for the Trucks at Charlotte.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1445426944510730240?s=11

Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Series

Peter Berryman from the Apex Racing Team, scored his first iRacing pro-level victory of his sim racing career in the Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship round from Interlagos, Brazil. Berryman led 21 of 51 laps including the final 10, and now holds the points lead on a tiebreaker with fellow Apex racer Yohann Harth and last weeks winner at Spa Michele Constantini in third.

iRacing Van at Port Royal?

The iRacing track scanning truck just may have been spotted at Port Royal Speedway in Pensylvania.

https://twitter.com/portroyalspdway/status/1445816534862082052?s=11

Wes Hurd said he heard they were going to Lincoln Speedway after this one…

IRACING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS WITH DAN SUZUKI

Overtake the online racing magazine included a video from iRacing streamer Dan Suzuki who talks about what he wish he knew when he started iRacing

https://www.overtake.gg/news/4879-the-best-iracing-tips-for-beginners-with-dan-suzuki?sf152405904=1

2021 Season 4 Patch 2 Release Notes

The second patch for 2021 Season 4 has been released and staffer Alex Gustafson released the details in the forums.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/9541/2021-season-4-patch-2-release-notes-2021-10-04-02

BenQ MOBIUZ Cup of Nations, presented by VCO [Greg]

The VCO BenQ Mobiuz Cup of Nations returns on December 5th but you can register now to receive all of the information about the qualifying process and represent you country

https://twitter.com/vcoesports/status/1443198881450192908?s=11

iRacing Presents 2021 Crandon Championship [Mike]

Tyler D. Hudson posts the information regarding the iRacing Crandon Pro 4 Championship special event in October 11th to the 17th.  

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iRacing Presents 2021 Crandon Championship

The Crandon Championship is an iRacing Special Event held at Crandon International Raceway using the Pro 4 Off-Road Racing Trucks.

Date: October 11th – October 17th

Monday through Friday 1 timeslot at 9pm ET each day (01:00 GMT)

Saturday Super Session taking the top 20 in overall points from the race week.

Timeslots – Saturday at 1pm ET (15:00 GMT) and Saturday at 9pm ET (01:00 GMT Sunday)

Track: Crandon International Raceway

License – D 4.0 Dirt Road

Sim Date (Time of Day Setting): October 16th, 2021

Sim Start Time (Time of Day Setting): Noon

Session Formats for ALL nights

Split Sizes of 20

Practice – 5 Minutes (Track 0%)

Qualifying – 7 Minutes, 2 Laps

1, 6 lap heat race, 20 drivers, finishing order determines main race line-up.

3 – Minute Warmup

Feature Race, 10 laps, 20 drivers

Splits By iRating | Saturday top 20 in race week points. Supersession Points Winner = 2021 iRacing Crandon Championship Champion

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/9228/iracing-presents-2021-crandon-championship

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“OK TONY LETS TALK FANTASY….”

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Hardware/Software

My New Cockpit Build Thread – The iRacers Lounge Edition

Next up got from Etsy a cell phone holder.

This by turned out to be a bust because my big a@@ phone with otterbox doesn’t fit in it. Well it does but you kind of have to push it down in there nice and firm.

So, it’s been relegated to my candy dish. I had a concept for bolting a horizontal ring that a steel bowl could sit in where I would store my Hershey chocolates and sweet tarts. A necessary need for any oval race. I never did find the ring I was hoping for so this will suffice I can put the individual Hershey chocolates in there, maybe six at a time.

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i’ll probably figure out something different for the phone I’ve been eyeballing this but it’s so darn expensive.

https://www.tackform.com/products/enduro-series-t-slot-track-ready-phone-mount-short-reach-arm-all-metal-design

Got another arrival the Seat Slider… got the seat stuff from Jegs. I’m still waiting on the seatbelt though…

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So far I’ve spent about 100 at Home Depot in two trips. Had to place another order for McMaster Carr to get smaller t nuts for the pedal mount hardware.

Most of the rig arrives Monday or Tuesday I believe I’m getting all the other stuff first…

I’m realizing that it’s going to take me a long time to finish this rig… 

Especially the way I want to get it done with the wiring right. I’m gonna have downtime for sure. 

The power strip I ordered the run the whole thing doesn’t even arrive until the 14th…

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My goal is it will be self contained on wheels, all cabling is on the rig and the only thing attached to the outside world is an ethernet cable a power cable and an audio cable (to a sub)…

The other thing is where do I put the new power strip. It’s got to be centrally located I intend to run my USB cables to the two phones and headphones. And those are fairly short cables. I’m kind of thinking to the underside of the computer tray somehow.

Also have my hue light strip to power. The hue hub I can plug in elsewhere I think. I’m also trying to figure out how I’m going to implement the Philips hue strip. In other words where am I going to mount it. My initial thought is behind the three monitors shining down somehow.

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I have No Idea at all what I’m doing for sound yet. Guess I need to figure it out. Trying to make do with speakers I have (they’re decent left and right computer speakers but no real way to mount them…) but don’t know where to put or mount them. I don’t think they are mountable. Might be zip tie city behind the monitors is my first reaction…

And another arrival… if there’s any one thing that I’m overdoing this is probably it yeah oh my these things are huge. I was concerned that the top of the belt goes from 3 inch to 2 inch I was thinking oh that’s gonna be too narrow but heck no these things are huge…

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Mounting these is still an unknown… I saw somewhere where people were taking the lap and the crotch belt and attaching them together under the seat to each other with no other anchor. So I could do that. They all attached to a ring under the seat and pull on each other. But the shoulder belts because the seat is moving I think they have to attach to the seat somehow it might be weird if they’re attached to the frame and I’m sliding the seat forward and backwards getting in and out…?

Got one more arrival today the computer shell from advanced Sim racing.

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OK I got put together the advanced Sim racing computer tray. Very nice. I must say, the lack of offerings on this particular item I was a bit surprised about this was the only one I could find that would fit my tower and it barely fits.

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This is something I’m really going to like because my computer currently sits on a piece of particle board spanned across a couple stacks of ammo boxes… #OutOfTheGhetto

I got another piece of the puzzle today, these are the brackets to hold the power supply for the wheel. It’s going to be either mounted under the seat or under the pedals likely against the frame.

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I had to place a second order to McMaster Carr for some M6 T nut packages as I had only ordered M8s. I have two extra which will be perfect for the shifter Install.

So now I was able to install these metal round coupler things that the pedals will hang off of.

i’ve only hand tightened it as I’m sure they’ll need to be adjusted once I put the pedals on them.

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Well the rig finally arrived and the official build begins!

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Wheels on the front a bit funky but functional I got them diagonal with two bolts in the same slot but it’s still rocksolid and the weight distributed directly above the wheel spoke.

I just love the idea that everything is up off the ground and all cabling self-contained.

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I got a lot more done than I thought I would tonight.

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Well after work today I said in again this time to complete the back half and get the seat done.

The seat slider first even though I watched the Videos I still installed it upside down.

After several times of taking it apart and putting it together I finally figured it out. Then I figured it has to be done in a certain order, put the seat brackets on first then the slider onto the frame then the seat onto the bracket.

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And now the seatbelts. Initially I just gathered all the ends underneath the seat and zip tied them. After many experiments I ended up with the lap belts tied separately together with a gap because they were too short. Than the crotch and shoulder belts were zip tied together. Got everything to the right length and it’s nice and snug it stays tight even when the seat slides.

I love the belts are way more comfortable than I thought they would be. The black and yellow things on the shoulders are quick release and quick tighten…

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Well I pushed forward with the wheel install. Of course I install the brackets on backwards but it kind a looks like a fanatec tie fighter…

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I got it straightened out and installed and mission accomplished there’s no play in the seat or the wheel.

With the seat all the way back the wheel is in the perfect position so I’m not sure the seat slider helps me, or would not be used unless I slide everything forward. Ugh.

My plan for the computer tray isn’t going to work as the wheel is in the way. So I will have to modify that as we go. Going to get some sleep and start on the pedals tomorrow.

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Fanatec Bentley Sim Racing Wheel | First Look

Chris Haye on his YouTube Channel reviews the new Fanatec Bentley Sim Racing Wheel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJW99mY2gT0

Cube Controls pedals SP01 in action

Simracing PC posted a video of the Cube Controls SP01 pedals in action from the Sim Racing Expo

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUM6oOil9e8/?utm_medium=share_sheet

P1-3 Pro Inverted

Simcoaches offers the P1-3 Pro Inverted pedals for just under $1900

https://simcoaches.com/products/inverted-p1-3-sim-pedals

Fanatec CSL DD Explained Part 1: Introduction

Fanatec posted on YouTube a video of the new CSL DD as explained by the manufacturer. Other user created review videos are pouring in as the units are being shipped to market.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydt5wEka7YQ

Fanatec CSL DD Review

Fanatec CSL DD Review

Fanatec CSL DD Review

https://www.treq-sim.com/2021/08/24/fanatec-csl-dd-review

Moza DD Wheel Base

Moza offers a 16 and 21NM direct drive wheel bases and recent guest Dave Cam has picked one up for testing.

May be an image of text that says 'Your speed and passion MOZA R16/21 Direct Drive Wheel Base MOZA 21 m Maximum Supercar Design All Metal Body 262144. 262, 144 Points of Wireless Power Resolution Communication APP Control'

https://www.facebook.com/102813217818342/posts/591341698965489/?d=n

https://simracing-pc.de/2021/09/27/moza-racing-direct-drive-base-wheels-pedale-dash/?fbclid=IwAR2H2IoLQG6JnHS3nukELxb9HHs8kLrFBW5mR7857nw7Y1bZ4ygaiO7e6PQ

https://twitter.com/davey_cam/status/1445347393101307916?s=11

Sorry folks, the tech supply crisis just got a lot more complicated

Slowdowns in the tech supply chain may continue and become even more complicated

Close up of an Nvidia graphics card showing capacitors.

https://www.pcgamer.com/sorry-folks-the-tech-supply-chain-just-got-a-lot-more-complicated/

DSD Conversion Frames for Wheel Mounted Panels

If you have a DSD Wheel Mounted Panel and want to replace the frame or migrate to a new wheel platform, you can order frames for each type of panel we manufacture.

https://derekspearedesigns.com/replacement-parts.html?mc_cid=1aa39b6ced&mc_eid=992fef7c06

F1 Motion rig

Listener Troy Eaton sent in this video of a DIY 80/20 formula style seating position rig

r/simracing - Pic of the updated F1 motion sim

https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/pxrozr/pic_of_the_updated_f1_motion_sim/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r08pqXO-wo

The TS-PC RACER

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Ferrari® brand, the TS-PC RACER now comes with a replica of the wheel of the real Ferrari 488 Challenge car to create the TS-PC RACER FERRARI 488 CHALLENGE EDITION.

Story Title

Simvertex V2 Sim racing Shifter

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

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002971138955.html

SIMAGIC SEQUENTIAL SHIFTER

https://simracingpros.com/products/simagic-sequential-shifter?variant=37958364364974

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qZo__0iVyo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SKkQMT4Muw

Something new coming

Precision Sim Racing posted on their Facebook page a teaser of a new motion system coming to their lineup.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=658074488492705

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Tally

  • Ellis –   p2 – Gradually made my way forward, pretty much stayed in the top two packs – had great gf pit stops both times the second one i came out side by side with the leader he was no the outside so when we got to turn 1 I had to give… That was the winning move.
  • Greg – p31

Hall – P wrecked, got put a lap down cause a car passed me under the yellow and hit me out of line.

  • Sunday Open
    • Hall – p 12, weird pit strat had me tail end of lead pack, leading pack.  Part of pack stops to pit, other part of pack passes me under the yellow line then a slower car that just got lapped with me pulled across my nose trying to get in line to late.  Blames me, I blame him.  See him next time on the track.  Usually if they hit your wheel, the moved to late.
  • Sunday fixed 
    • Mike -p P4. I was P2 coming out at four to the checker but had no help as I pulled out to try to win, This next video is a near miss when Tom gets turned
    • Tyler – P7
    • Brian – P15 Typical Talladega race with lots of cautions.  
    • Tom – pWrecked out – got turned from behind running 4th.
  • Race : Roval

Hall –p wrecked lap 1, spun in a place i didn’t get loose for an hour of practice

  • Greg PEmergancy-

Rochette P5 I AM THE 2021 TIFOSI NiS TOAD KINNNGGG. BOW DOWN out of the 7 weeks of Road fun i have Top 10’d everyone with 5 of the 7 Top 5.


League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack Sim Racing League – 
  1.  David – p16, loaded wrong set
  2. Greg p
  3. Mike – p4
  4. Tony- P14 was taken out on GWC in 8th. Didn’t rochette the pit stop while others did
  5. Stephen – p
  • Hosted – Chris MacGuire
    1. Ellis – gen5 at tally
    2. SS at Oran
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian USA Speedway P8 Not a bad run.  Hard to pass. One caution early in 100 lap race and cars were running out of fuel on last 2 laps
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series
  • ???? ???? Dwayne McArthur in the REG Customs #97 Wins The Iracers Lounge The Aftermath Podcast Nascar Truck Series  at Charlotte Roval 
  • Eddie Jones #14 Jones Signs  Finished 2nd
  • Steve Thomson #67 Ridetv  Finished 3rd

Brian P12 Good turnout of 35 cars for a road course.  Had to start in the pits because of high IPL. Moved forward ost of the race.  Kept clean and had 0 incidents. 

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

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9/30/2021 – Gen 6 Whimpers Away

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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On the show today, we review the penultimate round of the NASCAR iRacing Coke Series Championship and find out who makes the final four for the championship race at Texas. And in hardware, I (Mike) will review all of his final choices for his big time rig upgrade and much more.

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Topics

Coke Race – Talladega

eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series - Wikipedia
  • PreRace w Bowyer 
  • GREEN FLAG: @vicente_salas14 and @JakeNichols73 lead the field into turn 1.
  • “Yeah, there’s a car there,” says @rayalfalla to @MGuest33 as the first caution flies as the field completes lap 1.
  • Things are still aggressive as the drivers attempt to find the bottom lane but we’ve made it to lap 12 now.@JakeNichols73 leads!
  • LAP 23: Green flag pit stops are underway. @MikeConti5, @NickOttinger, @BBryant53 and others pit. Joining @MikeConti5, @NickOttinger, and @BBryant53 on pit road were john_gorlinsky, @LoganClampitt_, @mbussa75, and @bdavies_88
  •  LAP 27: @MGuest33 leads a group of 9 cars onto pit road.
  • @vicente_salas14 slid through his box and had to back up
  • LAP 29: @CaseyKirwan23 leads another 8 cars onto pit road.
  • PENALTY: @CaseyKirwan23, speeding on pit road.
  • LAP 32: @KeeganLeahy, @MitchelldeJong1, @bobbyzalenski, and @cshearburn pit.
  • The Team Conti / Drill Aisle alliance will lead the field by a BUNCH when everyone finally pits. @NickOttinger leads the train!
  • LAP 38: @FemiOlat_ and @swilson3_ pit.
  • “WOWZA! Good save, I don’t know why it was going to turn you, but good save,” said @MathesonRacing as he clips @GarrettLowe_6 who was trying to get in line.

https://twitter.com/SteelHorseLive/status/1443031031179776005

  • Halfway at @TALLADEGA. The gap from the first group to the second group in a little over 9 seconds. 
  • 36 to go: @NickOttinger, @MikeConti5, @john_gorlinsky, @LoganClampitt_, @mbussa75, @bdavies_88, and @BBryant53 pit.
  • PENALTIES:@lyonschoice and @MalikRayTTV, speeding on pit road.
  • Another nearly flawless pit execution by this group. @NickOttinger continues to lead it. @MikeConti5 won the race off of pit road but the two @WBeSports_ teammates got back around on the BS. @john_gorlinsky had to come back down a few laps later.
  • Pit stops have cycled.25 laps to go.
  • Now with 12 laps to go, the second pack (Coanda trio, Salas, Manes, Wilson) is within six seconds of the lead pack, but they’ll still need a yellow to catch back up.
  • WHITE FLAG! @MikeConti5 goes to the outside! He’s on his own!

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1443043116039213061

  • Ottinger wins.Clampitt and deJong advance.
  • The finish at Dega. @WBeSports_ finish 1-2. @NickOttinger becomes the 14th different winner in 17 races in 2021 and locks his place above the relegation line. @LoganClampitt_ in second will race for a championship at Texas.

https://twitter.com/KishRM/status/1443051204519464966

https://twitter.com/justinmelillo/status/1443060953814376452

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

Caruth at Martinsville

Nascar development driver and iRacer Rajah Caruth competed at the Valley Star 300 Late Model Race at Martinsville this week.

https://twitter.com/revracin/status/1441402108859731984?s=11

Mt Washington Drift

iRacing member Parker Bland posted a video that was picked up on iRacing’s Twitter account of him drifting around the turns on his way to the top of Mt Washington in a Nascar Cup car.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1441435550129418249?s=11

iRacing RX Recap

iRacing Tweeted a recap video of RX World Championship race 1 at Daytona including one of the closest finishes of the year,

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1441790718591348738?s=11

Mail Bag

Orz Akdemir – Hey boys. It’s me Orz from Downunder here again ?
Just listening to your latest podcast and I got an idea ?

I think it would be good for you guys to have a Discord for the community where discussions can be had in regards to topics from the podcast.

For example, I am literally frothing at the mouth with the Mercedes W12 news. I have a few immediate questions.
-As you guys discussed, yes the mandatory tyre change of compound during a race should be implemented.

-Also, hopefully we will have the correct DRS zones and detection of being within 1sec of the car in front for DRS to be enabled?

-Also, another key thing with Formula 1 is Safety Cars and Virtual Safety Cars! I’m going that iRacing does this whole Formula 1 thing properly and the best they possibly can and give us these safety cars also?
At least make it an option in Leagues if they think it would just turn into a Safety Car fest in officials. One solution could be for officials to not have the safety car come out within say a minimum of 5laps of the previous SC or something like that ??‍♂️.

I think having a Discord community will also provide discussions topics for upcoming episodes etc directly from your listener base and fans.

Just a few thoughts. Keep up the great work guys. Look forward to the show every week.

Dallara Lockdown

Dallara juggling two LMDh OEMs in locked down, controlled environment at Italian headquarters

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dallara-bmw-cadillac-lmdh-projects-very-separate/

No Downtime Maintenance – Possible Increase in Response Times – September 28

Staffer Nicholas Bailey Posted in the forums that iRacing is performing some backend maintenance which may result in increased response times when logging in, registering, and navigating on both the web site and iRacing UI. There is no expected downtime with this maintenance and all race sessions will remain online.

This is expected to last 15-30 minutes.

Downtime:

  • None

Test Drive:

  • Not Up

2022 NASCAR Schedules

The Nascar Camping World Truck and Xfinity schedule for 2022 has been announced for next season.

https://twitter.com/nascar_trucks/status/1443240664536387592?s=11

https://twitter.com/nascar_xfinity/status/1443240411628191747?s=11

Force Dynamics Dallara World Championship Round 2

Michele Constantini takes round 2 of the Force Dynamics Dallara World Championship Round 2 at Spa least week. Week one winner Maarten Van Loozenoord holds on to the championship point lead

BenQ MOBIUZ Cup of Nations, presented by VCO

The VCO BenQ Mobiuz Cup of Nations returns on December 5th but you can register now to receive all of the information about the qualifying process and represent you country

https://twitter.com/vcoesports/status/1443198881450192908?s=11

iRacing Presents 2021 Crandon Championship

Tyler D. Hudson posts the information regarding the iRacing Crandon Pro 4 Championship special event in October 11th to the 17th.  

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iRacing Presents 2021 Crandon Championship

The Crandon Championship is an iRacing Special Event held at Crandon International Raceway using the Pro 4 Off-Road Racing Trucks.

Date: October 11th – October 17th

Monday through Friday 1 timeslot at 9pm ET each day (01:00 GMT)

Saturday Super Session taking the top 20 in overall points from the race week.

Timeslots – Saturday at 1pm ET (15:00 GMT) and Saturday at 9pm ET (01:00 GMT Sunday)

Track: Crandon International Raceway

License – D 4.0 Dirt Road

Sim Date (Time of Day Setting): October 16th, 2021

Sim Start Time (Time of Day Setting): Noon

Session Formats for ALL nights

Split Sizes of 20

Practice – 5 Minutes (Track 0%)

Qualifying – 7 Minutes, 2 Laps

1, 6 lap heat race, 20 drivers, finishing order determines main race line-up.

3 – Minute Warmup

Feature Race, 10 laps, 20 drivers

Splits By iRating | Saturday top 20 in race week points. Supersession Points Winner = 2021 iRacing Crandon Championship Champion

Good luck & have fun!

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/9228/iracing-presents-2021-crandon-championship

iRacing Presents Petit Le Mans powered by VCO

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1442915638062706688?s=11

Date: October 1-3

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #1 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7859/iracing-presents-petit-le-mans-powered-by-vco

MASCAR

Hey Mike

   This is John this is the info for my new league. The name of the new league is call MASCAR. We will be doing a Dirt Series that will be starting on the 8 of November. To join there is a $10 fee. We will be running two different cars. We will rotate cars each week. The two cars are the Pro Late Models and the 358 Modified. We will be running fix setups has well. The dirt series will run on Monday nights practice starts at 8:30pm eat. I am working on getting a broadcast to do all 10 weeks. We will also run the Cup Cars next year when the new season starts. We will follow the nascar schedule. These races will be on Thursday nights and also will have a $10 fee. So please check us out I will put the website down below. I did the website myself so not the best but I try ??. Anyway thanks for all your help man we appreciate it a lot. ??

Website- https://mascar2021.wixsite.com/league
Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/Mascar-League-100473672386018/
Twitter- @mascar2021

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Hardware/Software

My New Cockpit Build Thread – The iRacers Lounge Edition

Mike Ellis Posts: 

I have been around a while and have had the Obutto Revolution cockpit with triple monitor mount, and the MPCC SimPedals inverted, for quite some time now. The triple mount has been bad as the monitors move about if touched. The seat is not quite stable, left side leans back a bit, and the wheel has flex, up and down, not a lot, but I am at the point of I am tired up it, it is time to upgrade.

I thought I would document my journey in this thread, to give people ideas, to see what my thought process is.

As the host of the podcast, iRacers Lounge, we have talked about hardware every week for 6 years, so I feel like I know a lot about what is out there.

First I was seduced by the sleek lines of the iRacing branded Next Level Racing rig. The release of this rig is really what got me going on this project. There was a while, I was dead set on it. But I did my researched, I watched videos, and found the the flex in the wheel area is not much better than what I currently have. I also realized it is overpriced compared to other offerings so I let it go…

Next I looked at Trak Racer 160. Why there, not too sure, teammates have gotten stuff there with success, they are US based, etc… But again, the flex I saw in the wheel on a DD1 mount was more than I want… I was even eyeballing the Advanced Sim Racing rigs with their cool colors, like the royal blue, but same flex as the Trak Racer.s

So, tried and true it is, I have settled on the Sim-Lab’s p1x with integrated quad monitor mount. Advanced Sim Racing computer tray, NRG Blue Alcantara seat, with 6 point red harness. 4th monitor, 27″ flat to match my other 3. Videos I have seen of flex being tested with SimLab’s DD side mount, it is impressive. A significant amount of less flex then the others I have seen… And SimLab’s new magic monitor adjustment thingies, the brand all lines up.

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Everything is essentially purchased and en-route and should start arriving this Friday. Still outstanding is how to mount these pedals. My team and I are working a design based on some ideas we got in the forums, basically a rectangle of aluminum extrusion that these cross bars hang off of. I will convert the existing pedal tray into a heal tray basically. There will be a platform above the pedals the computer sits on. Once I figure out the measurements, I have found a local place that can cut and sell me what I need I think to do this part… I understand @Marcus Lindsey has designed this before I have been trying to reach him.

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Going to put the whole thing on large casters, with all wiring self contained where you only run a power cord, and a ethernet cable to it. This makes it easier to keep things in the room and the floor clean and tidy.

The chair, well if I am not getting the SimXperience G-Seat, then I will get the best dang seat I can find. The one that caught my eye, and was a reason I had postponed this project for so long, is the one on Max Papis website saying coming soon… Drives me crazy it has been there forever and they just won’t put it up for sale. I finally sat down and emailed the company and point blank said take my money. They indicated it is not for sale and no ETA…

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My heart was set on that look, but I have to move on. I did an extensive search but seemed to always end back with NRG seats due to the lower price then other real racing seats. I narrowed it down to two. The white one, is their new ‘SIM’ seat, not sure what makes it sim, but it looks nice. The blue alcantara one, was my gut reaction pick, and I ended up getting the blue alcantara with marbled base chair with a NRG Seat Slider.

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Of course with the color I want red belts to hold me down so I don’t flop around like a fish… Again, tons of research and ended up with some of the most expensive ones they got. I like the yellow loops and black pull down straps…

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And I got a 4th monitor for above the triples, went with same brand and size, flat, as my current monitors…

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That’s it for now, everything has been purchased that can be, I still need parts to build a mount for the pedals, but feeling good about the direction of this build as well as the overall look it will have!

I will follow up this post with build pictures as I go through it.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/9126/my-new-cockpit-build-thread-the-iracers-lounge-edition/p1?new=1

Today’s update, well I did hear from @Marcus Lindsey about his design to mount the pedals, thank you Marcus! And he did let me know he kept it simple for his build it was just 12 inch 40×40 from McMasterCarr basically.

So ordered 4 12″ aluminum extrusions 40×40.

2 24″ long ones – This is what is different the what Marcus did, these will be the uprights for the brake ‘rectangle’ nearest monitors, and the computer table will afix to it above the brakes.

8 endcaps, 4 Shaft Collars, 4 Bearing Housings, some dropin spring loaded ball nut (m8), and m8 bolts. The corner gussets were like 10 each I am like no freaking way, so I ordered those separately from Amazon. Along with some zip ties, and canned air for the computer.

I do believe this completes the purchasing except for wiring, wiring management type stuff if needed. I thought about getting mounted power strips but I am first going to try to use what I have…

I still will want to get a button box but I am not going to think about that until the build is done, so I can determine where and how big…

As for deliveries I got the 5″ caster wheels today via amazon, first item, starting from the ground up as they say… Has 4 wholes and I ask my bud Tony, how did you mount these? He says just 2 fasteners, but use the diagonal holes right on the very corners of the rig. (2 of the 4)…

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And so it begins stuff it started to arrive I got the McMaster Carr order the parts for the pedal mount. I cheaper out on the corner brackets and got them on Amazon and the little tabs won’t break off like I’ve seen in the videos ugh.

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Then I got the fourth monitor of the triples.

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I was also surprised to get an email from UPS asking for $54 in import fees. I don’t think I was expecting this I never saw anything on the grid engineering say about it… Surprise!

ASR 1 Cockpit Review Part 1 “The Build”

Barry Rowland reviews the Advanced Sim Racing ASR 1 profile cockpit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GfgVf7VBfw

Pimax 8KX Review!

Karl Gosling reviews the Pimax 8KX on his Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5FOnf-Mt6w&feature=youtu.be

P1Sim Eau Rouge

Sim Solutions Designs offers it’s $970 P1 Sim Eau Rouge Formula Wheel

https://www.instagram.com/p/CURH2SHtC81/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://www.instagram.com/p/CURH2SHtC81/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://www.simsolutiondesigns.com/store/p_2705767/p1sim-eau-rouge-wheel

Carvangoes Pedals

After three years and a thousand hours of development Carvangoes is ready to offer their new load cell pedal system

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUSo3kANCgq/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://caravangoes.com/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUXdOZrtno9/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Lusomotors

Lusomotors unveils their first images of their sim rig prototype

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

https://lusomotors.com/

Best Buy GPU restock rumoured for Nvidia RTX 30-series Founders Editions this Friday

Nvidia is rumored to having a resupply at Best Buy stores this Friday

Shoppers wait outside of Best Buy for the opening of Black Friday shopping.

https://www.pcgamer.com/best-buy-gpu-restock-rumoured-for-nvidia-rtx-30-series-founders-edition-this-week/

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Vegas

  • Ellis –   p10 – Was minorly involved in an early wreck but very little damage – Had another deal where out of 4 i came up into a guy – man i feel bad about that. – then gf stops – caution came 13 later i cycled to lead – couldnt hold it though and fell back, another gf run later made it back to top 10 – i will take it

Hall – P wrecked, a car starts blinking and the turned up and just puts me in the wall.  5 bad NIS outings in a row now

  • Sunday Open
    • Rochette- P8 Back from a nice vacation in the wilderness, ran wrong steering Ratio and absolutely sucked in turning. Also for giggles ran HDR in VR and that sun over the front stretch almost wrecked a couple of times 
    • Hall – p 20  only caution was lap 1,  late in first run I got myself loose and had to go through the grass to prevent a major accident.  That caused me to the loose the draft, and then long run speed just didn’t seem to be there this time.  At least the wrecked out streak is over.
    • Tom D – p6. Still getting into the swing of things.  One caution after green flag stops.  I’ll take a top 10
  • Sunday fixed 
    • Mike -pwrecked out
    • Tyler – P-idoit. Apparently the engine blows up if you go from 3rd to 2nd. DNF as I gernaded myself while getting the wave around under caution. On to DEGA!
  • Wed Open:
    • Hall –p7, recovered after an unlucky restart where another guy that started at the front seemed to want to drop back, caught me out 3 wide and just had to fall to back.  But even with nose damage on the green flag stop, managed to climb back up to 7th with a small pack that worked well together.

Ellis – p1  – We come into this race not really knowing what set we have or don’t have, no practice… Single file goodness the whole way through with literally no racing. The outcome of the race was based on fuel mileage. Tom and I were 1 short going into the final stop, even though Tony had 1 more than us. They blew pit entry so I was great I am on my own. I had a good get away, and got in front of a couple of cars. We pulled out and a pair that pitted prior came blowing by and I slotted into third the rest of the way home. About 4 to go they peeled off, but I was lucky to just catch a lap car and i kept him in front of me so I could continue to save. Still a guy behind me that could make it and he had help from a lapper too, but they never got a good run and the track position paid off, i couldn’t even make the donuts as I ran out on the backstretch. My 77th career win, I win both Tally’s this year, Richmond, and the Southern 500.

  • May be an image of car and road
  • Kyle P – **P1**  Started out 12th and just slowly worked my way through the field. Rand top 10 all night and once we started getting down to the end. I decided to push a little harder. Final restart was with 2 to go and i was sitting 3rd and knew i had to get the jump on 2nd. Did that and just hung on the back bumper of 1st until 1 to go coming out of Turn 2 i backed off a second and caught a big draft and had 3rd on my bumper and got pushed into 3 with the lead and had to defend out of 4 and won the race by .018 of a second. My first ever NIS win. Feels like I wont the real race.
  • https://www.facebook.com/LoudPedalTV/photos/a.226059049445417/233809045337084/

Rochette P14  -I Rochette’d pit road @Tom Dreiling followed me… dont follow me, I wasnt watching my speed entering and braked too late

  • Thurs Open 

Rochette P7 missed a few good wreckes but got alittle right front damage that hindered me a bit on the last long run

Official Series

  • A Open
    • Scales – P1 Got a win racing a late night/early morning practice race Sunday night for Mondays race. I was the 3 car in a single split race. Normally there’s a Rachel Hunt or some other alien to ruin my day, but I caught them sleeping and snuck one in.


League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack Sim Racing League – 
  1.  David – p4  4th place speed
  2. Mike – pwrecked out in first caution
  3. Tony- Pwrecked in the same wreck that Mike and Adam were in 
  4. Stephen –
  5. Scales-P6- Great, clean, race other than an early caution. I tried hard to run down Jeff Marble for a top 5. I ran him down on old tires, but I couldn’t get around him. I was happy just to be able to run him down. He blew my doors off on the second stint. I sucked in the mid area of the race. It was a blast getting to race with my teamates. HUGE thanks to Jeff for letting me drop in on the chase. Also, I didn’t wreck Rochette this time! Win!
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian Nashville SS P24 Blinded by a menu
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series Talladega

1.Andrew Hess

2.Dwayne Mcarthur

3.Al Turner

Brian P22 Crashed with one to go in the top 8 three wide.  I drifted up into the high line and with a little netcode help turned the car above me. 

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

TITLE IDEAS

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Description

On the show today, we review the penultimate round of the NASCAR iRacing Coke Series Championship and find out who makes the final four for the championship race at Texas. And in hardware, Mike will review all of his final choices for his big time rig upgrade and much more. So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. 

Sponsors: 

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Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling – 

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Links:

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9/2/2021 – The Flowers Patch – Episode 0295

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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  • Joining me are the usual characters, ———— 

Introduction


On the show today we’ll be covering the first race of the iRacing Coke Series Playoff with Evan Possoco. We’ll go over all of the new content released for the upcoming build week and we have a Team Tifosi first in the iRacing NIS series.

And remember you can follow along with us on your PC or mobile device in real time as you listen to the show and see for yourself all of the great topics and products we’ll discuss by visiting iracerslounge.com and selecting show notes. Hope to see you there..

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Topics

Coke Race – Darlington

  • Pre Race had an interview with Tony Stewart talking his race team and iRacing
  • Pre race team mentioned the difficulty with sun glare at Darlington
  • Mitchell deJong wins his 5th pole with teammate Kegan Leahy on the front row
  • In the pre race interview with Mitchel deJong he mentioned that the difficulty with the pit road entrance could be a factor in the race
  • Race starts clean with 8 playoff drivers in the top 13 with deJong in the lead, Leahy in second and Graham Bowlin in third
  • The race settled in early with everyone settling in for a long run and limited passing
  • Tony Stewart rejoins the broadcast and is interviewed by Evan 
  • We get some good in-car camera work with Corey Vincent and you can really see and hear the throttle control these drivers have in order to run fast laps around this challenging track
  • @MitchelldeJong1 has pulled out to over a second lead over his teammate at lap 13.
  • Around lap 30 Bowlin in third is getting pressure from NIck Ottinger and Michael Conti closing on Ottinger.  
  • At the same time Logan Clampitt is on the move passing cars up to P6 
  • Conti passes Ottinger for 4th and pressures Bowlin until he finally concedes p3 after a tough, multi lap battle
  • Darlington claims her first victim on lap 44 when Bob Bryant earns the first Darlington stripe and is the lowest scoring playoff driver in p31
  • As playoff contender @vicente_salas14 moves up into ninth, @cshearburn is falling back.
  • LAP 41: @MitchelldeJong1’s lead over @KeeganLeahy is down to about 0.7 seconds.
  • Shearburn is down in 18th this last time by, lap 50.
  • First to strike:@KeeganLeahy pits at lap 56.
  • Pit stops next Brad Davies on lap 58 followed by race leaded Mitchel deJong with a late turn down pit road with the majority of the field following suit

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1432882952149557248

  • Leahy comes out ahead of deJong after pitstops cycle thru with Nick Ottinger moving up to third.
  • But on lap 79 deJong reclaims the lead back from Leahy without much of a fight
  • CAUTION! @BBryant53 gets hooked by @TDawgHurst at lap 93!

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1432888395827748868

  • RESTART 85 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 and @bobbyzalenski lead the field into turn 1.
  • CAUTION! 77 to go. @AshtonCrowder spins.@rayalfalla took two tires on that stop.
  • RESTART 72 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 and @KeeganLeahy lead the field into turn 1.
  • 50 to go: A LOT of fuel saving is going on right now.
  • 45 to go: @LoganClampitt_ takes 2nd from @KeeganLeahy
  •  43 to go: @NickOttinger, @MGuest33 and others pit.
  • 12 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 takes 5th from @mbussa75
  • 7 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 takes 3rd from @CaseyKirwan23
  • CAUTION! 6 to go!  @GarrettManes, @bdavies_88, and @john_gorlinsky crashed.

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1432899162488573960

  • @MalikRayTTV STAYS OUT! The No. 11 will lead the field to the green flag! @bobbyzalenski lines up outside. @bobbyzalenski lines up outside. @RyanLuza behind Ray. @MitchelldeJong1 behind Zalenski!
  • Another caution! A chain reaction saw @caine_cook wrecked on the backstretch.
  •  OVERTIME RESTART 2: @bobbyzalenski and @MitchelldeJong1 lead the field into turn 1.
  • @bobbyzalenski Holds off the other road guy @MitchelldeJong1 to WIN AT DARLINGTON!!!

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1432903437977595911

  • Unofficial #eNASCAR Coca-Cola @iRacing Series Playoff points:
  • 1. @bobbyzalenski WIN, Locked In
  • 2. @MitchelldeJong1 +9 
  • 3. @jmullisracing +3
  • 4. @mbussa75 +1
  • 5. @LoganClampitt_ -1
  • 6. @vicente_salas14 -2
  • 7. @MikeConti5 -4
  • 8. @BowlinGraham -6
  • 9. @BBryant53 -9
  • 10. @KeeganLeahy -27

Road Trip

https://twitter.com/greghi11/status/1431059441231749120

NEW CONTENT // Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANHU_9LzvYY

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1431258564748775428?s=11

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFrTKLJv57/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j7E0FaSUtc

Maybe The Van is Going Here?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFwUr4i05q/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Damage Updates for Season 4 2021

Greg West Posts: 

With the Season 4 2021 release, members will see notable updates to the manner in which LMP1, LMP2, GTE, GT3, and Supercars are able to repair damage.

The systems updated include both steering and aerodynamic damage. The user experience should now be greatly improved notably in endurance races where steering can be completely repaired so the steering wheel is straight while aerodynamic damage can be repaired as well. The end result is an accident may require a lengthy pitstop but the car will have the opportunity to be competitive after the repairs have taken place.

We are excited to have these updates applied in time for the Bathurst 1000 and Petit Le Mans special events that are the next endurance events on the calendar.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/6769/damage-updates-for-season-4-2021/p1

Results Special Bulletin – David

Tifosi Racing celebrates a major milestone with our first Nascar Iracing Series top split victory. Team mate Gregory Hecktus comes through and gives David Hall just push needed to make a dramatic last lap pass for the win.

David continues a very consistent season holding 4th position in Division 1 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4xx-wPp1Svw&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWtCRcLh86U

https://www.facebook.com/1565571990374134/posts/2973776906220295/?d=n

Mike takes another Crown Jewel Race

Winner winner chicken dinner!!! Our fearless leader @mikedeanellis wins the Southern 500 @NASCAR@iRacing Series Open race at @TooToughToTame. A crown jewel race! This is Mike’s 76th career win.

https://twitter.com/tifosiracing/status/1433297158044717058?s=11

Season Spotlights – AI Updates

Showcasing the additions coming to AI for the season including Supercars, Super Late Model, Bathurst, and Phillip Island.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khEMudV2gto

Season Spotlights | Class D Road Updates

Overview of tire updates and what to expect on the Ford Mustang FR500S, Pontiac Solstice, and Kia Optima

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij_kpPHWdT8

Season Spotlights | Lotus 49

Overview of the tire updates and what to expect for the Lotus 49.

  • easier to feel tire approaching limit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7aZSCZMUEg

Season Spotlights | GT3 Updates

Overview of the tire updates and what to expect for the GT3 class.

  • focusing on feel of tires in high speed corners like Eau Rouge. Old setups will probably be too loose.
  • Cold handling will also be worse, with peak handling a few laps in, some fall off and then recovery as fuel burns off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJBCV0VICjI

Season Spotlights | Lotus 79

Overview of the vehicle and tire updates and what to expect for the Lotus 79.

  • focus on feeling the limit of the tire
  • likely slower times in slower technical corners, and similar times in high horsepower high speed areas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf6_Nqk-ecc

NASCAR Shock Updates

Overview of the updates to the shocks on NASCAR Trucks and Xfinity cars. More in depth information can be found here: https://s100.iracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Shock-Tuning-User-Guide.pdf

  • next gen shocks coming to A and B car, with a few less adjustments
  • previous shocks only allowed for low speed adjustments
  • now will be able to adjust for track specific characteristics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qcVWk1EFBw&t=1s

Season Spotlights | IR-18 Updates

Overview of the tire updates and what to expect for the Dallara IR-18.

  • can drive the car more on the edge
  • more strategy options between tire compounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsKnM7WKALI

AI Hosted Comes to iRacing!

Multiple iRacers from all over the world can trade paint with AI drivers for the first time as AI Hosted events come to iRacing with the 2021 Season 4 build! Using any of our AI-enabled content, you’ll be able to create race sessions that fill up the field with virtual drivers to compete alongside real iRacers. This functionality works with both regular Hosted sessions and with Leagues.

Here’s how it works:

  • Create an AI Hosted session the same way you would create any other Hosted session. We recommend that the iRacer with the best connection serve as the host. Only AI-enabled tracks will be eligible for AI Hosted sessions.
  • iRacers register for, and join, the AI hosted session. While the AI drivers will only be able to compete in AI-enabled cars, the host may create a session that allows other iRacers to run in cars that aren’t AI-enabled.
  • The AI roster in the session will be linked to the iRacer who creates the AI Hosted session. This roster may be generated on the spot, or selected from rosters that you’ve already built. When the host joins the server, the AI cars join; if the host leaves the server, the AI cars leave. If the host returns, the AI cars return as well.
  • When the host joins the server, the AI roster they bring will fill as many open grid spots as possible. As with real iRacers, these grid spots are not released once they’re claimed by the AI cars, even if the host leaves the session. If the host is bringing a large AI roster, they may still register immediately, but hold off on hitting the button to actually join the session—we recommend that the host join last so that no real users are locked out!
  • If the AI roster is not big enough to fill all remaining open grid spots, new iRacers will still be able to join.

https://www.iracing.com/ai-hosted-comes-to-iracing/

What do we have here?

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1433154393768136705?s=11

Bubba & iRacing

2nd clip in, is Bubba having a history fit on iracing.  Its from the pro invitational last year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFz77gnicrU&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFz77gnicrU&feature=youtu.be

Operation Motorsport Benefit 4 Hours of the Glen

A reminder that Operation Motorsport Benefit 4 Hours of The Glen will be held on September 12th with the mission to engage, through motorsport, ill, injured, or wounded service members and disabled Veterans, affected by military service, leading to aiding in their recovery and rehabilitation. Now, twenty years after 9/11/01, we aim to recognize and remember the first responders who laid their lives on the line, and the service members who pushed forward thereafter, and over history.

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/6068/operation-motorsport-benefit-4-hours-of-the-glen

8 Hour IMSA Race at Daytona

Also, don’t forget that this September 18th there is an 8 hour IMSA Endurance Race at Daytona to benefit a local autism organization with practice starting at 1:00pm CST

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5924/8-hour-imsa-race-at-daytona-for-autism

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

“OK TONY LETS TALK FANTASY….”

Hardware/Software

free cam pack by Finian in new forums

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5906/finian-s-camera-pack#latest

Hi guys an amazing free giveaway to talk about in tomorrow’s podcast, a free giveaway of a 300 hour build time, full iracing cam pack for all cars and tracks.  Absolute broad cast quality used by a broadcaster.  Please feel free to share with the lounge community, the above link.  Has transformed the sim for me in 24 hours already. 

Details In the new forum under cameras (Finian) or use the above link.

Enjoy guys,

Alex Stelbovics long time listener

Meet The 270 Degree Sim Racing

The new ImmersaSim 270 provides a powerful yet portable display solution that is truly unique in the sim racing and flying sectors. Offering an uninterrupted and distortion free view spanning 270 degrees horizontal, over twice that of most VR headsets. An unparalleled sense of realism may be experienced, where the virtual world is all encompassing.

Home

https://a7af8524-06fc-465f-b29d-f61debc2ba43.filesusr.com/ugd/5a101b_5939877698b444b9bd3fe0b98cbc9cb2.pdf

Intel Arc High Performance Graphics

Intel Arc, the company’s first gaming GPUs, will debut in 2022 and It’s taking on AMD and NVIDIA with discrete and integrated models.

https://www.engadget.com/intel-arc-graphics-cards-ray-tracing-ai-super-sampling-152717653.html

FGT Elite

Next Level Racing reveals it’s opening look at the first aluminium profile cockpit that offers Formula, GT, and Hybrid racing positions. The F-GT Elite is designed to set a new benchmark for the simulation industry and hope to introduce the Elite Series to the global community in September 2021 

https://www.facebook.com/297579510437225/posts/1668411603354002/?d=n

https://nextlevelracing.com/next-level-racing-set-to-introduce-range-topping-elite-series-cockpits

F-GT Elite iRacing Edition

https://twitter.com/nextlvlracing/status/1433249098216480769?s=11

Elite series

https://nextlevelracing.com/elite-series/

SRT Motion System

The SRT Motion system is a 4 actuator motion system complete with Thanos controller and Sim Racing Studio License for 2,840 euros (3,342 usd)

SRTmotion system + Thanos AMC controller + SRS License

https://scuderiart.com/products/srtmotion-system-thanos-controller-srs-license

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Daytona

  • Ellis –   pWreckedOut – it was a frustrating race – i was top ten the whole time, led a lap or so, but could never get anyone to work with me. One restart the guy in front of me checked up big time and let three people from the outside in front of him. Later near the end just trying to get something going on the outside and everyone bails and leaves me hanging out to dry. Eventually they wrecked in front of me and I got collected
  • Hall – P8 contenting again, drafting help abandoned
  • Rochette P20 got hit by some dumbass running 3 wide that couldnt hold a line damaging the engine with 3 to go 
  • Groves  P5  – turn 4 pass for a top 5 
  • Sunday Open
    • Rochette- P4 survived a few wrecks pushed the leader on the back at the white but got checked up when tried to make a run
    • Greg pP16 ran out of fuel pushing @David Hall for the win
    • Hall – p1,  the mostly lucky timing with greg loosing his lap.  I had him stay low so he could latch on to the three car brake away.  Leader got to much of a push from inside, then greg gave me a perfect push and if leader blocked it would have been a wreck.  Good week at Daytona.  Funny how I don’t like the plate racing but do well at it.  FIRST EVER TOP SPLIT WIN
    • Tom D – p
  • Sunday fixed 
    • Mike -pBlownEngine – On a restart i went from 3rd to 2nd instead of 3rd to 4th – i am a fool
    • Stephen – p
    • Kyle – P
    • Tyler – P
  • Race: Darlington
  • Wed Open:
    • Hall -p15,  2 cautions.  A few mistakes early probably cost me speed.  But I committed the cardinal sin of listening to Mike on pit strategy.
    • Ellis – p.1 – Redemption! – Wheel performed perfectly. Ran top 5 for a while then took lead – led the most laps too – 165 laps led  – Split last 100 lap run into 50 each on tires – the guy who was keeping with me stayed out a few laps longer. W about 20 to go he was catching me big time with about 10 to go he caught me and went on by, i was getting sloppy and hitting the wall a bunch. At end he was more than 3 seconds ahead. On the white, he crashed on the backstretch and I went on to win the race!
    • Greg P14, wrecked by p2 with 5 to go


League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack Sim Racing League – 
  1.  David – p1, was sitting duck with 3 of us ending up in front, but irrelevant lap cars opted to stay low and caused us to get split up and become a 2 car brake away.
  2. Greg p5
  3. Mike – pwrecked out
  4. Tony- P9 lost the draft trying to help out some cars. Fuel strategy worked in Tifosi’s favor though with the only caution coming quarter way through
  5. Bobby -p2,

Chris Scales get his first Old Bastard WIN https://www.facebook.com/theaftermathpodcast/posts/303770311543419

  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series 
  • ? ? CONGRATULATIONS Dwayne McArthur in the REG Customs #97 Wins The iRacers Lounge The Aftermath Podcast Nascar Truck Series  at Darlington Raceway 
  • Josh Robinson in the Micro Center #23  Finished 2nd 
  • Dode The Hornet Hoskins #66  Finished 3rd

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

Description

On the show today we’ll be covering the first race of the iRacing Coke Series Playoff with Evan Possoco. We’ll go over all of the new content released for the upcoming build week and we have a Team Tifosi first in the iRacing NIS series.

iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. 

Sponsors: 

www.grid-finder.com

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling – 

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Links:

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Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge

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Episode 0293

8/19/2021 – Painting The Grid – Episode 0293

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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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, ———— 

Introduction

And remember you can follow along with us on your PC or mobile device in real time as you listen to the show and see for yourself all of the great topics and products we’ll discuss by visiting iracerslounge.com and selecting show notes. Hope to see you there..

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Topics

Coke Race – Michigan

  • Got push notification from the NASCAR app about the coke race, very cool.
  • 3 different scenarios for the playoffs, and color coding the running order… Points as they run  – and parker and steve in the booth

https://issuu.com/iracing/docs/2021_logitech_g_challenge_100

  • GREEN FLAG! @LoganClampitt_ and @AshtonCrowder lead the field into turn 1.
  • They’ve singled out now, but the initial start was pretty dicey!
  • Ray Alfalla has passed 16 cars in 8 laps
  • 10 laps complete. It’s a Logitech 1-2 with the @LogitechGesport 
  • @WBeSports_ duo of @LoganClampitt_ and @NickOttinger
  • Disaster for the defending champion! @NickOttinger’s connection has dropped! Power knocked out while running 2nd.
  • LAP 17: @rayalfalla has gained 26 spots since the start. Currently running 7th.
  • From 33rd to 3rd, @rayalfalla is on a charge to the front. 25 laps completed.
  • Only 11 drivers opted for a two-stop strategy. @rayalfalla leads the field at lap 44. They need to make it to lap 50 to make it on one stop.
https://twitter.com/KligermanSport/status/1427806323568103426

https://twitter.com/KligermanSport/status/1427806323568103426

TROUBLE! @GarrettManes and @caine_cook trigger a multi-car incident that involves MULTIPLE championship hopefuls! Looks like @vicente_salas14 and maybe @RyanLuza were also involved.

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1427808785037283331

  • RESTART 50 to go: @rayalfalla and @DDuval42 lead the field into turn 1.
  • The leaders! @rayalfalla and @DDuval42 get together! Alfalla goes around!

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1427810185767047169

  • RESTART 46 to go: @DDuval42 and @mbussa75 lead the field into turn 1.
  • With Luza out of contention, he needs no new winners tonight now to keep his spot. He also can’t have a Shearburn or Alfalla win. AS THEY RUN, @mbussa75 would steal that spot from Luza. Bussa leads with 39 laps to go.
  • 38 to go: Caution #3 and @john_gorlinsky hits the inside wall HARD after a stackup sent him spinning!

https://twitter.com/john_gorlinsky/status/1427814825644675073

  • Everyone pits for tire set #2 , RESTART 34 to go: @CaseyKirwan23 and @mbussa75 lead the field into turn 1.
  • 33 to go: BIG SAVE by @MalikRayTTV
  • ! Crazy racing 3 and 4 wide several deep it was nuts!!
  • TROUBLE! @A_Boes21 gets turned! CAUTION! 31 to go.
  • 28 to go: @MikeConti5 and @CaseyKirwan23 lead the field into turn 1.
  • 25 to go: @mbussa75 challenged @MikeConti5 for the lead.
  • 23 to go: @rayalfalla has climbed back up to 11th.
  • It’s @mbussa75 in prime position to steal a playoff berth! He leads his @MikeConti5 with under 20 to go!
  • 17 to go: @GarrettLowe_6 got sent onto the apron. He saves it.
  • 15 to go: NEW LEADER, @KeeganLeahy With @KeeganLeahy
  •  in the lead, that puts @RyanLuza back in the playoffs!
  • CAUTION! CONTACT! @znovak15 and @LoganClampitt_ @ZackN24 spins! 10 to go.
  • Everyone pits – @JakeNichols73 wins the race off of pit road!
  • RESTART 7 to go: @JakeNichols73 and @BowlinGraham lead the field into turn 1.

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1427819243119075331

  • 5 to go leahy matheson conti kirwin bussa jichols bussa
  • 3 wide for the lead! 
  • Leahy and Kirwin dicing it up blocking running to the wall – kirwin gets the wall –
  • Matheson takes out the leader leahy , he did get a nose to the inside on the white but leahy was trying to block- then bussa slips by conti and power drives down to the inside of jake matheson taps him to push him up and takes the lead and the win
  • WIN and HE’S IN! @mbussa75 gets it done at @MISpeedway and wins the #LogitechGChallenge100… He is the 10th and final driver in the Playoffs, knocking out his former teammate Ryan Luza!

Leahy quote “ I was trying to play the air to give myself another few feet but I got together with the 52 trying to slingshot by. I don’t blame him since we both came together in the middle. “

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1427824361831124996

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1427823488417505283

Shout out to justin melillo and seth eggert for the play by play on twitter!

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

Pastrana Talks Mt Washington

iRacing posted a YouTube video with Racer Travis Pastrana who talks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCkC4tk5IiE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP2-UHXJ3pU

Mt. Washington Fast Times

iRacing Streamer Emily Jones posted a video on her Twitter account of her scary fast time of 4:33 to the top of Mt. Washington in the Dallara iR-01 jet car. Our own Mike Ellis posted his fast time of 5:57 and is trying to run down Travis Pastrana’s world record.

https://twitter.com/mikedeanellis/status/1426732932828254213?s=11

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1427374968778764288?s=11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_uXJiRR2czE&feature=share

This Is Some Of The Most Fun I’ve Had In iRacing 7:42 going down

Logitech Challenge

Logitech G eSports asked on Twitter, “What’s your favorite turn on Suzuka?” Also they are sponsoring a Fast Lap Challenge on Suzuka with the Dallara iR-01.

https://twitter.com/logitechgesport/status/1426211959045726213?s=11

https://logitechgchallenge.com/

More DB Maintenance

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1427279313985019906?s=11

Sounds of iRacing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhL68PvblKE

Operation Motorsport Benefit 4 Hours of The Glen

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/6068/operation-motorsport-benefit-4-hours-of-the-glen

Introducing the Next Level Racing® F-GT Lite iRacing Edition

https://twitter.com/nextlvlracing/status/1428170688217575430?s=11

https://nextlevelracing.com/f-gt-lite-iracing-edition-announcement/

https://nextlevelracing.com/f-gt-lite-iracing-edition-announcement/

Gaming Hauler

https://twitter.com/MISpeedway/status/1428091929116426240

iRacing Top 10 Highlights – July 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83G5xiPAIzc

iRacing Knoxville Nationals

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1428426132429414406?s=11

8 hour IMSA race at Daytona for Autism

Coming up this September 18th there is an 8 hour IMSA Endurance Race at Daytona to benefit a local autism organization. See poster for information and if you’re interested please join the discord. Thank you.  https://discord.gg/PQARnXcAFs

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5924/8-hour-imsa-race-at-daytona-for-autism

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Here are the details:

  • Livery must be for iRacing
  • Livery must be uploaded to the Grid Finder paint shop
    • with all the info filled in and at least 3 sample images
  • Livery must be posted on social media with iRacers Lounge and Grid Finder tagged
  • Livery must have a Grid Finder theme
  • Primary Sponsor will be Grid Finder with iRacers Lounge as secondary
    • Any other additional sponsorships are welcome
  • Any car may be chosen
  • Contest starts on Thursday 7/22/2021.
  • Deadline for entry is 8/18/2021 Midnight EST.

Prizes Include:

  • Guest Spot on the iRacers Lounge Podcast
  • Grid Finder sim racing gloves and $50 in iRacing credit from Grid-Finder.com

Entries so far:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CScmf6tMRMP/

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https://www.facebook.com/charlielord96/posts/10216340072772927

https://twitter.com/jspoon13/status/1427435179916857346

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

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“OK TONY LETS TALK FANTASY….”

Hardware/Software

Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake

Heusinkveld offers their new Sim Handbrake retailing at just under 240 euros (280 us).

https://traxion.gg/new-heusinkveld-sim-handbrake-with-smartcontrol-available-now

Phillips Hue RGB

Kris Walker asked in the forums, “Are there any programs or anything to link iRacing to the Phillips Hue RGB bulbs/bridge?” Staffer David Tucker replied, “I believe it will work through the Razer Chroma tool, if you install the right plugins. However we have only very simple control over the lights, they will change colors based on the flag, or when your into the rev limiter.”

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5463/phillips-hue-rgb

RaceCenter ClubSport Edition

The Simlogic RaceCenter MAX ClubSport Edition is equipped with a large 10-inch screen. HDMI, it is plug & play, it simply connects to your simulator. Recognized as an additional screen, you will be free to display whatever you want: dashboard, live timing, track map, OBS, discord server, live twitch and more. Simlogic is based out of France and retails just under 700euros (821 usd)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSPO-NENqZR/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://www.simlogic-shop.com/product-page/racecenter-max-clubsport-edition-ir-black

BDH Shifter Review

Karl Gosling reviews the BDH Shifter “The Last Shifter You’ll Ever Need” at 800 pounds (1100 usd)

https://www.facebook.com/BDHRACESIMHARDWARE/

The 12 Best Home Racing Simulator Rigs

HIConsumption posted an article reviewing the 12 best home racing simulator rigs.

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https://hiconsumption.com/best-home-racing-simulators/

Aimsports Dash

Aimsports offers a variety of racing sim dashes for multiple style of racing simulators.

http://www.aimsports.com/us/products-all.htm

http://www.aimsports.com/simracing/index.htm

LiveCompanion cameras management feature

For less boring image while you are spotting, you can ask LiveCompanion to manage a playlist of camera view. Great for streaming endurance races, while your team mates are driving, and even if you are away from keyboard.

https://ipitting.com/livecompanion/cameras/

SimCore UM1-ALN/ALF Motor Mount

Will Ford at Boosted media reviews on his Youtube channel the SimCore UM1-ALN/ALF motor mount

https://youtu.be/CONU4_ikdG8

Fanatec CSL DD Review

A couple of new YouTube reviews came in for the CSL DD, one from Karl Gosling and one from Ermin Hamidovic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWajPo-5XHk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvc6wifmp0A

ATVO Camera Controls

The ATVOcamera controls are like the camera controls you may know from iRacing. Simply choose a camera from the dropdown and hit the play button. You can also rewind, fast-forward and select other drivers. The driver selection can also be made in our timing screen by simply double-clicking a driver.

https://atvo.appgineering.com/Documentation/CameraControls

Alex Palou’s custom FPE

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSg2aADr-_C/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Simagic Alpha Mini Wheelbase review

The Sim Magic Mini DD goes thru the stringent review process at Barry Rowland’s Sim Racing Garage

https://youtu.be/wPe628qP5n8

https://www.simfai-solutions.com/simagic-alpha-mini

First round of button boxes going out

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https://www.facebook.com/yuhouseracingdesigns/posts/229292295718172

https://www.facebook.com/103842818263121/posts/242675221046546/?d=n

new NGASA brake pedal

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjw1M9qg4n/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Meet The 270 Degree Sim Racing Pod

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGaOutPK8aw

https://immersivedisplay.co.uk/

https://a7af8524-06fc-465f-b29d-f61debc2ba43.filesusr.com/ugd/5a101b_5939877698b444b9bd3fe0b98cbc9cb2.pdf

The Next Chapter: Intel Arc High Performance Graphics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RHYgNQD8-c

https://www.engadget.com/intel-arc-graphics-cards-ray-tracing-ai-super-sampling-152717653.html

SRTmotion system

SRTmotion system + Thanos AMC controller + SRS License

https://scuderiart.com/products/srtmotion-system-thanos-controller-srs-license

EG-R GTR ALUMINIUM RIG

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSplCPitfh0/?utm_medium=share_sheet

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series mass production to start in the middle of 2022

https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-40-series-mass-production-to-start-in-the-middle-of-2022.555634.0.html

All New RSeat P1 Sim Chassis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZknJ5p7D0s

https://www.rseat.net/rseat-p1/

ETSY Store

Sim Lab RGB LED Lamp Includes LED/Remote
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/DaksPrintShop

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https://nextlevelracing.com/next-level-racing-set-to-introduce-range-topping-elite-series-cockpits

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

  • Fri open: Not Brickyard
  • Ellis –  p17- Not a bad start getting some spots I gotten up the seventh before someone ran over me from behind not once but twice. Soldier Don home on the crappy track. 
  • Greg – PGlitched out

Hall – P16,  Did better than Wed race after undo-ing a change in my throttle cylinder and making a gear change.  Not fast but had guys running around me all clean, so it was actually sort of fun.

Kyle – P-7 Started P-14 and got collected in a net code wreck with little damage. Fell back to 26th and worked my way up to 3rd. Avoided some big wrecks and fought hard. Came down to a GWC and was sitting in P-3. 1 to go and was working on pressuring P-2 when he dropped down and I got his LR and I instantly fell back to P-10 but was able to work back up to a P-7 with a half a lap to go. Did have a fan of the show in the race who reached out to me. Sorry I can’t remember your name but i’m sure you know who you are Sir. and thank you for your support of the show.

Race:  Michigan

  • Wed Open:

Hall –p 29, couldn’t avoid a guy cause they don’t hold the brake, so his spin changes direction right after I’m already committed.

  • Thurs Open  
    • Ellis – p. 8 – got caught up in 1st caution and many others had slight damage a bit slow but persevere, w a late caution gained a bunch with people wrecking out.

Rochette P Wrecked Out

Official Series

  • PDS Euro Sprint
    • Hall – p 1, hard fought battle with 3 lead changes in last 5 laps
      • Another p1, pole to pole


League / Hosted Races

  1.  David – p2 , early self made wall mistake caused 30 seconds of damage.  Minimized the cost but was probably gonna be just around top 10, ad well timed caution paid off to fix the damage and get track position back.  Restarted 9th, 2nd was best I could get. A stolen 2nd really.
  2. Greg p1 Gregory Hecktus uses the perfect pit strategy to dominate and grab his first Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, LLC Cup Series win at Indianapolis! Congratulations!https://www.facebook.com/102107211726370/posts/264369062166850/?d=n 
  3. Mike – p13 – Started in the back was p11 going into 1st stop – tight all second run – loosened up and got speed back on final run but caution came out right after i pitted and put be back to like 17th taking a wave around
  4. Tony- P14 new to the league was conservative on first run, probably would’ve had a top 5 or 10 with 1 stop strategy. Damn caution screwed that up
  5. Bobby -p23
  6. Stephen – p24
  7. Joe – p10
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series at 
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  • Eddie Jones #14  Finished 2nd
  • Al Turner #76  Finished 3rd

iRacing IROC Challenge Series Season 3

  • Daytona Nascar Road
  •      Kyle P- P-14 Couldn’t stop from making mistakes going into the front stretch bus stop and ended up with a lot of locked up front tires and front splitter damage. Truck was junk after about 35 laps so I just parked it.

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

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It’s build week folks, and that means lots and lots of topics! We go through all of newly released content including a first in iRacing with the development of the Dallara IR-01. New cars, new tracks and track configurations, and a slew of new updates. So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. 

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Introduction

On today’s show we welcome special guest Jeff Marble, administrator of the FastTrack Sim Racing League and ‘OG’ iRacing Beta tester. Then we’ll move onto a surprise mid-season update that yo won’t want to miss.

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Special Guest

Jeff Marble

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General Questions:

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

Topics

Top of the Mountain 9

On the iRacing Instagram they posted a video of the rendering of the top of Mt. Washington complete with a checkered plaid suit.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSXppeLANt4/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Mid Season Release

iRacing made a surprise mid season release of the Mt Washington Hill Climb. iRacing posted an official introduction video featuring course record holder Travis Pastrana.

Kneebon posted a video of the complete climb of the course in a Ford Fiesta and a separate video of his decent in a Formula Vee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0JrZh5ZX0E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiKQ4Qk31IU

https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/TrackDetail.do?trkid=398

Pikes Peak Hill Climb May be Exclusively Licensed to the Gran Turismo Series

GTPlanet penned an online article noting that Pikes Peak May be an exclusive to Gran Turismo for those hoping the iconic Hill Climb Race would come to iRacing.

https://www.gtplanet.net/pikes-peak-hill-climb-may-be-exclusively-licensed-to-the-gran-turismo-series/

European Endurance Series

The VRS European Endurance Series will return for Season 4 with it’s well known 6 hour race format every other week. It’s schedule will be based on the European Sprint Series and will utilize the same class lineup (LMP1, LMP2, GTE). It will alternate weeks with the new IMSA Endurance Series and use the same timeslot.

The VRS Global Endurance Series featuring 24 hour races will be taken out of the rotation of series but may return at a later date.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5430/european-endurance-series-returns-in-s4-2021-sept-release

GTE Endurance Series to become IMSA Endurance Series in Season 4

Beginning with Season 4, the GTE Endurance Series will become the IMSA Endurance Series. This change will also include a format change. Car and track selection will mirror that of the regular IMSA series. The IMSA Endurance Series will feature 2 hour 40 minute team events every 2 weeks using the same timeslots as the current GTE Endurance Series:

Saturday: 7:00 and 18:00 GMT

Sunday: 14:00 GMT

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/3675/gte-endurance-series-to-become-imsa-endurance-series-in-season-4/p1

12 Hours of Red Bull Ring Charity Event

Saturday, August 28th will mark the inaugural iRacing 12 Hour of Red Bull Ring charity race benefitting the Star Thrower Group for support and awareness for adults with special needs and disabilities. The race will begin at 9:am Eastern following 50 minutes of practice and a 10 minute single car open qualifying. The event will feature three classes, the GT3, GT4 and TCR. For more info visit ring12hr.weebly.com.

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/3904/12-hours-of-red-bull-ring-charity-event-benefitting-star-thrower-group

Next Gen shifter

Michael Bowen asked in the forums, “Why wont the H pattern shifter work for this car the option for me to use it is greyed out?”

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5774/next-gen-shifter

Hi Res iRacing Series Logos

Staff member Ben Regan posted in the forums that he’s seen a lot of requests lately for high-res versions of our series logos so I rounded them all up and put them on the public site for everyone to access. I’ll do my best to keep this folder updated each season so you always have up to date versions of everything.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5727/iracing-series-logos#latest

https://www.iracing.com/resources/logos/

The Main issue with the new Forums

Brandon Holtmeier commented in the forums what he thinks is the main issue he has with these new forums is you can’t see the latest post in all of the sub forums. For anyone to even know that there is activity, you have to click in each one individually which is going to lead to a lot of missed topics.. It just seems that everything is buried so deep and its not very intuitive at all.

There also doesn’t seem to be an easy way to “subscribe” to a particular thread, or turn off notifications once you don’t want notifications anymore. If there’s a way to do this and I haven’t seen it yet, I’d like to know.

It kind of feels like Discord to me, where you’ll hear these notifications in all the different servers, but you have no idea where they are coming from.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5748/the-main-issue-with-the-new-forums

2021 Season 3 Patch 5 Release Notes

We have integrated SpeedTree into our simulation/game engine. SpeedTree is a 3D vegetation modeling and rendering system designed for films and real-time games. It provides our artists with tools to build location-specific trees and then quickly place them at our racetracks. The system is engineered to render these trees efficiently and with built-in level-of-detail (LOD) management, and has received specific customization to make it work optimally for iRacing’s requirements. This feature is making its debut at Mount Washington and will be used more extensively in the future.

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1425456960653176834?s=11

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5799/2021-season-3-patch-5-release-notes-2021-08-10-03#latest

Rockingham Surface Updates?

Liam Brotherton posted in the forums that Rockingham has always been one of the best real-life Multi-surface tracks and without changes, this next RTP race will be insanely one groove with the aero push. We don’t need the top to be faster, but viable in traffic to create runs and get alongside people would be fantastic, similar to the change level of Dover. Anyhow would love an update if this is even possible before race.

Tyler Hudson replied that it is likely we’ll see Rockingham surface updates in the patch this week. Sorry for the inconvenience. Texas will likely be updated as well.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5497/rockingham-surface-updates

2021 Knoxville Nationals

This weekend iRacing will hold the iRacing Knoxville Nationals for the 410 Winged Sprint Car. to coincide with its real-world counterpart.

Date: August 16th – August 21st

Monday through Friday 1 timeslot at 9pm ET each day (02:00 GMT)

Saturday Super Session taking the top 60 in overall points from the race week. 9pm ET (02:00 GMT)

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4569/2021-knoxville-nationals

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

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iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Prizes Include:

https://www.iracerslounge.com/grid-finder-paint-festival/

Entries so far:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CScmf6tMRMP/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://twitter.com/gridfinder/status/1420299197467799558?s=11

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

Midwest Simulations

You’ve heard us talk about the Spotlights. Those of us that have them here at iRacers Lounge absolutely love them. So much, we have become an affiliate! With the roll out of their new Spotlights Pro. Here’s your chance to check them out, you won’t be disappointed. Enter coupon code: IRACERSLOUNGE for 10% off!!

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

“OK LETS TALK FANTASY….”

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Custom Button Box

Custom button box with 25 inputs with flag, gear, opponent proximity alert display, Along with a seven segment for complete customizable info for $350.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=354704266260972

DIY Hydraulics Kit

Complete DIY Hydraulic Sim Pedal Kit

New Reverb G2 Cable

The HP Reverb G2 has a new cable redesigned for the Omnicept Headset that will solve connection issues many have had with the Headset. MRTV YouTube channel will give you all of the info and how you can get your old cable replaced for free.

SIMAGIC Alpha Mini – Review

T3Knosis put out a YouTube review of SimMagic Alpha Mini

Official statement regarding price increases at Trustmaster

This is to inform you that a price increase will be applied starting this summer and in September with respect to many of our products. We regret having to make this announcement, and will endeavor to limit the price increases so that they will impact you as little as possible. The worldwide pandemic has now had other effects including a shortage of components, disorganization in terms of worldwide supply networks, and disruptions in the transport chain. All of these breakdowns (with a return to normal not expected before 2022) have resulted in increases with regard to all costs in the creation and production phases for our products. It is important to us to respect our values, and we will continue to offer you all of our product lines with an emphasis on maintaining quality, ongoing innovation and ensuring that all aspects of our operations run smoothly. After having analyzed all possibilities and having made changes to a variety of our working procedures in order to attempt to avoid this impact, we regret that we are obliged to proceed with these temporary adjustments, as a result of the continuing challenges we are facing.

Please rest assured that we are fully committed to you, and extremely grateful for your attachment to our brands. We will do everything within our power to ensure your satisfaction.

Thrustmaster/Guillemot Corporation S.A.

http://www.thrustmaster.com/node/9909

AP-Xtreme G-Sense Active Restraints for APX1000+ Simulators

The AP-Xtreme G-Sense Active Restraints for APX100 is a haptic seat belt tensioning system from Ricmotech that sells for $3080.

https://www.ricmotech.com/ricmotech-ap-xtreme-g-sense-active-seat-belts

Frex Dash


FREX is developing a New 4.3” LCD Dash connected to PC by one cable and Quick release adapter the Steering Wheel can disconnect and re-connect while game is running.

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

O-Rouge Rig

The O-Rouge Rig is a Belgium company that offers an unusual style 80/20 profile rig

https://www.facebook.com/orougesimgear/posts/2926959060954742

https://o-rouge.com/en/cockpits/

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Watkins

  • Ellis –  p4!! – Started like 11th – spun once trying to avoid a stopped car but kept it going – great run!
  • Hall = P wrecked out, a spinning car doesn’t know how to hold brakes
  • Sunday Open
    • Greg p5
  • Sunday fixed 
    • Mike -p14 – started 19th – got up as high as 13th but everyone in front of me was just plain faster
  • Race: Indy
  • Wed Open:
    • Ellis – p16 – Not too bad a couple of self spins put me back 16x….
    • Rochette P5 the 2021 Tifosi NiS Road King is back, overcoming the odds and adversity. This track sucks needs to be a oval #notmybrickyard
  • Thurs Open  
    • Hall – p

Ellis – p. Wrecked out

Official Series

  • 24h of Monza
    • P5 – hopped on with a team that was short a driver
      • Another driver had some technical issues with freezes, but ultimately in that top split, that was probably our pace.

Greg p4 road america gte


League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack Sim Racing League – 
  1. Greg p2
  2. Mike – pwrecked out. Started in the back worked my way up to his highest 13th. Then choked. A couple of times.
  • Hosted – Schildcar! – Ellis
    1. Kia at Vegas – p2 after starting p21
    2. Formula V at Southern National – Ghosted
    3. Mazda  at eldora
    4. Trucks at phx
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian Michigan P11  Was fighting for a top 5 position when I overshot my pitstall on the last set of pit stops and fell back to P15.  Could only manage to recoup a few spots.
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series at Indy Oval
  • 1 Steve Tomson
  • 2 Andrew Hess
  • 3 Josh Robinson

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

TITLE IDEAS

  1. Point to Point

Description

On today’s show we welcome special guest Jeff Marble, administrator of the FastTrack Sim Racing League and ‘OG’ iRacing Beta tester. Then we’ll move onto a surprise mid-season update that yo won’t want to miss. So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. 

Sponsors: 

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Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling – 

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

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Episode 0291

8/5/2021 – Leak Week – Episode 0291

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Introduction

On today’s show we’ll recap an exciting Coke Race at Watkins Glen with Series broadcaster Evan Posocco and, thanks to your donations in the 4 Hours of Charlotte, Greg Hill lets go some great secrets from the iRacing vault and we’ll cover them all.

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Topics

Coke Race: Watkins Glen

  • We got Greg Hill talking about LEAK WEEK, and giving the command, and what a pleasure to have owner Steve Letarte in the booth with you. 
  • And a new iracing commercial featuring none other than director Dale Earnhardt Jr doing the voiceover. 
  • Also a new logitech sponsorship.

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/08/03/logitech-g-partners-with-coca-cola-iracing-series/?sf148438454=1

  • An issue for @MathesonRacing has him off track before the green.
  • That was a crazy opening lap!

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1422727904761421824

  • @BowlinGraham hangs on, @bobbyzalenski is right there. 
  • @swilson3_ sits on the final step of the podium and the road king this year @MitchelldeJong1 is down to P4!
  • Things have settled down throughout the field. 
  • @BowlinGraham’s lead isn’t a comfortable one, but at least he’s got some gap. Currently Lap 9 of 50.
  • LAP 10: @BowlinGraham leads @bobbyzalenski by about half a second.
  • LAP 10: @Blade_Whitt slapped the outside wall after contact with @lyonschoice
  •  LAP 13: @bobbyzalenski has chipped a tenth out of @BowlinGraham’s lead. Now down to 4 tenths of a second.
  • @MitchelldeJong1 sent it in on @swilson3_ but couldn’t make it stick in T1. Wilson back by into P3
  • LAP 18: @vicente_salas14 and @GarrettManes Pit.
  • LAP 18: @lyonschoice went for a wild ride in the gravel and saved it.
  • LAP 19: @KeeganLeahy and @cshearburn pit.
  • LAP 20: @MitchelldeJong1, @CVincent34, and @DDuval42
  •  Pit. @aburroughs62 and @john_gorlinsky are also on pit road.
  • LAP 21: @BowlinGraham pits from the lead.
  • LAP 22: @bobbyzalenski Pits.
  • Halfway home and pit stops are in the books. 
  • @BowlinGraham leads but @bobbyzalenski has the fastest lap and the fresher tires.

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1422735528118693894

25 laps to go! Early night for @john_gorlinsky, as he spun on his out lap on cold tires into the tires.

  • 20 laps to go.The pressure is ON for @BowlinGraham
  •  12 to go: @BowlinGraham continues to lead @bobbyzalenski by about 4 car lengths.
  • With eight laps to go, @BowlinGraham has a bit of a buffer now! HOWEVER… @MitchelldeJong1 is closing in!
  • 7 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 has close in on @BowlinGraham and @bobbyzalenski
  •  5 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 takes 2nd from @bobbyzalenski
  •  THREE LAPS TO GO AND @MitchelldeJong1 IS THERE!
  • @BowlinGraham now has to hold off the guy whose won EVERY ROAD RACE IN 2021!
  • @BowlinGraham wins at @WGI and earns his spot in the iRacing Series playoffs. It’s his first career points-paying series victory in his second full-time season and the first win for #SHReSports.

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1422742534598561795

https://twitter.com/nascar/status/1422743446817804293?s=11

iRacing Twitter Trend

On a Twitter post started by Max Brady he asks drivers to rate themselves on iRacing in a Maddden-style rating system. Some big names in the sport chimed in with their assessments as well as your show hosts.

https://twitter.com/mikedeanellis/status/1420987237345370122

https://twitter.com/burnzy006/status/1420729683004559361?s=11

https://twitter.com/malikrayttv/status/1420859942089674755?s=11

https://twitter.com/tdhudson001/status/1421151641483481092?s=11

David Hall

Aggression: 40/100 Consistency: 95/100 Finishing: 85/100 Qualifying: 20/100 Road Course: 70/100 Short Track: 90/100 Speedway: 85/100 Superspeedway: 90/100

Greg Hecktus

Aggression: 60/100 Consistency: 85/100 Finishing: 85/100 Qualifying: 95/100 Road Course: 90/100 Short Track: 85/100 Speedway: 85/100 Superspeedway: 60/100

Brian Maccubbin

Aggression: 39/100 Consistency: 81/100 Finishing: 63/100 Qualifying: 59/100 Road Course: 21/100 Short track: 76/100 Speedway: 78/100 Superspeedway: 81-1/2/100

Adam Josselyn

Aggression: 69/100 Consistency: 70/100 Finishing: 80/100 Qualifying: 20/100 Road Course: 20/100 Short Track: 96/100 Speedway: 70/100 Superspeedway: 90/100

Tony Rochette

Aggression: 40/100 Consistency: 90/100 Finishing: 80/100 Qualifying: 70/100 Road Course: 50/100 Short Track: 60/100 Speedway: 70/100 Superspeedway: 85/100

eNASCAR Fox Show

Last week we mentioned the airing of the NascarCADE-Evolution of Nascar Video Games that was broadcasted on the Racehub show. We missed the original airing, but have found the rebroadcast on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbN895hD1vs

4 Hours of Charlotte

Last Weekend was the 4 Hours of Charlotte, but despite a great charity event, not everyone had a great event. Aaron Stilwell posted in the forums that a guy drove aound for 1 1/2+ hours wrecking everyone intentionally after spending this first 2 hours wrecking half the field probably unintentionally finishing with 225 incident points in 4 hours and gained SR?

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/34468/#Comment_34468

Mt Washington Hill Climb

One of the first announcements made by Greg Hill in the wake of the 24 Hours of Charlotte charity race is that iRacing has been working on a Mt. Washington Hillclimb Race.

Mt. Washington Hillclimb Coming To iRacing

 It’s not actually the first indicator we’ve had of this, because as I noted in the Formula Vee announcement the render showed one piece of color in an otherwise colorless image, and that was a decal saying “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington.

https://racesimcentral.net/mt-washington-hillclimb-coming-to-iracing/

https://twitter.com/greghi11/status/1421499533498912770?s=11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf7aMbQb_t4

New Disciplines/New Challenges

Travis Pastrana Record Run

In a preview of what to expect in the sim, there is a YouTube video of Travis Pastrana running a record time up the mountain from 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-4j6mPkAYM

Leaks

Next on the list of Greg Hill leaks was work-in-progress photos of iRacing in the rain, assuring us that rain is definitely in the works and being tested.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1421481880457814021?s=11

Hungaroring

The Hungaroring  Circuit, home of the Hungarian Grand Prix looks to be coming to iRacing in a iRacing.com Tweet.

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1421819640615944192

Other Leaks

In a Twitter question from Buck@KManger25 he asked Greg Hill if there’s any word on updates of Watkins Glen or Phoenix? Greg replied that both are being worked on.

https://twitter.com/greghi11/status/1421509671173640192

Unintentional Leaks?

Jean-Christophe Bouchat posted in the forums that he just watched the Greg Hill interview… I noticed that he had the Ferrari Evo GT3 in his car list. In the second to last row on the picture the last letter looks like a 4 so that might be the AMG Gt4 confirmed? It could be also the Porsche GT4?

PS: On the list there are also ‘Kart’ and 3 Formule Renault (but maybe the 3.5a was the old/alpha)

https://twitter.com/ImLuker_XR/status/1421959895214088199

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5162/ferrari-488-evo-gt3

Slinger

Jordon@js19044316 Tweeted to let’s get Slinger next. Slinger is the short track in Slinger, Wisconsin whos popularity really grew when the SRX series put on a great show there. This time Dale Earnhardt Jr responded that they are working on it.

https://twitter.com/dalejr/status/1421991319178776577?s=11

Leaks Keep Coming

Dale Jr kept the leaks flowing with an announcement on Twitter September will see the release of Hickory Motor Speedway the 3/8 mile located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing’s most storied venues, and is often referred to as the “World’s Most Famous Short Track” and the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars”

https://twitter.com/dalejr/status/1421986301717385217?s=11

TraXion Article

An online article on TraXion reviews all of the leaks from this week in a concise article including iRacing’s plans to build a LMDh car.

“We are working very hard to have (rain) operational by the end of the year,” Hill said on the livestream. “Whether or not that translates into it shipping by the end of the year, I don’t think we’re ready to say that. We want to make sure we do it right. Internally, at least, we’ll certainly be driving around in rain, both graphically and physically, by the end of the year.”

Myers answered that one, saying they “definitely have plans to build an LMDh,” and that they’ve been “speaking to some of their partners already” about the prospect.

The LMDh classifies under the new Hypercar category, a joint classification from governing bodies ACO, FIA and IMSA. Spelled out fully as a Le Mans Daytona h, this new prototype car is something brand new for 2022. Car manufacturers such as Acura, Audi, BMW and Porsche are all linked to having a car in this class when it officially starts.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the venue recently scanned from top to bottom and the hope is to have that released by sometime next year.

Monaco was mentioned as something that they would be open to doing now that they have more people employed, as well as other street courses. Drag Racing is something that’s been talked about, but they don’t see it likely just yet.

https://traxion.gg/rain-confirmed-iracing-developing-rain-model-plus-new-cars-and-tracks/

iRacing Community Raises Over $55,000 For National MS Society in 4 Hours of Charlotte

In what may have been the best news for the community, iRacing helped to raise over $55,000 for the National MS society in the weekends 4 Hours of Charlotte Race.

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-community-raises-over-55000-for-national-ms-society-in-4-hours-of-charlotte/

Rain, Mount Washington, Hungaroring, Hickory Confirmed Over Huge Weekend of iRacing News

https://www.iracing.com/rain-mount-washington-hungaroring-hickory-confirmed-over-huge-weekend-of-iracing-news/

Web Engineer

More Job opportunities at iRacing, this time they’re looking for a Web Engineer

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5103/web-engineer

Prepare to Change Your Paints

Adam Stern Tweeted that Nascar is in the final steps of a potential number switch where the decals will most likely move forward starting next season.

https://twitter.com/a_s12/status/1422203145682309120?s=11

Pile em Up

Bernard Pollard Jr Tweets out another victory and shared his enthusiasm with a Twitter video.

https://twitter.com/Crushboy31/status/1422011904801845248

2022 PESC Qualifying & Contender Series

The Porsche Tag Heuer Esports Supercup began it’s qualifying round thIs week at The Hockenheimring GP

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1422549885010812928?s=11

https://www.iracing.com/supercup/qualifying/

Updates

iRacing’s Alex Gustafson announced in the forums that the service was down at 7am EDT on Wednesday for scheduled maintenance. During that maintenance period, they weere will performing some database infrastructure upgrades.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5309/maintenance-database-infrastructure-upgrade-august-04-1100utc-0700est

Scar7752 Retweeted a meme that every single RTP team may be a little nervous after the update.

https://twitter.com/scar7752/status/1423002686677524480?s=11

Allied Esports, NASCAR announce gaming truck event tour

The Allied Esports Truck, North America’s first and only 18-wheel gaming truck, will make seven stops at NASCAR Cup Series race Midways and Fan Zones starting August 6-8 at Go Bowling at the Glen in Watkins Glen, New York and concluding November 7 at the NASCAR Cup Series Championship in Phoenix, Arizona. The 80-foot, 35-ton mobile gaming arena, which includes a main stage, caster booth, roof deck and full production capabilities, will host gameplay featuring Rocket League and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as well as iRacing on simulators. Participating fans will have the chance to play for prizes and giveaways throughout each weekend activation.

JOE HARRISON

https://m.nascar.com/news-media/2021/08/04/allied-esports-nascar-gaming-truck-2021-event-tour/

2021 Knoxville Nationals

A reminder for the upcoming iRacing Knoxville Nationals, the annual sprint car championship event held at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa using the 410 Winged Sprint Car.

Date: August 16th – August 21st

Monday through Friday 1 timeslot at 9pm ET each day (02:00 GMT)

Saturday Super Session taking the top 60 in overall points from the race week. 9pm ET (02:00 GMT)

iRSE-Knoxville-Nationals-feature.jpg

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4569/2021-knoxville-nationals

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

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iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Here are the details:

  • Livery must be for iRacing
  • Livery must be uploaded to the Grid Finder paint shop
    • with all the info filled in and at least 3 sample images
  • Livery must be posted on social media with iRacers Lounge and Grid Finder tagged
  • Livery must have a Grid Finder theme
  • Primary Sponsor will be Grid Finder with iRacers Lounge as secondary
    • Any other additional sponsorships are welcome
  • Any car may be chosen
  • Contest starts on Thursday 7/22/2021.
  • Deadline for entry is 8/18/2021 Midnight EST.

Prizes Include:

  • Guest Spot on the iRacers Lounge Podcast
  • Grid Finder sim racing gloves and $50 in iRacing credit from Grid-Finder.com
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Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

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Midwest Simulations

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Hardware/Software

All in 1 Cockpit Review pt 2

Barry Rowland posted on his YouTube Channel Part 2 of his All In 1 Gaming review, this time adding his hardware to the blue anodized aluminum rig.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFi5CsuBD5I

GTR Simulator Racing Seats

GTR is offering their Simulator racing seats in a variety of colors for $248.00

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/smu-s105lbkrd

SimLab Race seats from Grid Engineering

Grid-Engineering is a Canadian company offering a selection of SimLab seats to the US Market

https://www.grid-engineering.com/collections/seats

Someone on facebook was saying they will be selling the sim lab seats in N America…

?????? ??? ????? from Advanced SimRacing

Advanced SimRacing is offer an 80/20 swivel button box mount for $49.99

May be an image of ‎text that says '‎ه KO BUTTONBOXMOUNT MOUNT BOX UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY & FULLY ADJUSTABLE‎'‎

https://www.facebook.com/105765294586466/posts/326522105844116/?d=n

https://www.advancedsimracing.com/collections/accessories-parts/products/button-box-mount

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

  • Race: Watkins Glen
  • Wed Open:
    • Hall –p 17, slow
    • Ellis – p13 – on first lap hit curb on final corner and spun out hard, took some guys with me. Was second to dead last at that point and drove it back up to 13th. I had one other self spin after the stop, otherwise I might have caught tony
    • Rochette – P12 broke the top 10 streak on every niS attempt this season just wasnt fast 
    • Kyle = p7 Started p-17 and ran up to the top 5 after 13 laps. Had a couple small brushes with the wall but kept the car going strong. Pitted and went down 1 lap and fell to 11th and worked my way up to P-7.

Greg – P internet Issue

  • Ellis – p. Wrecked out

Rochette P5 Redemption, now keeping the top 10 best finishes of the NiS Road of the week almost had 4th if i had 1 or 2 more laps

Official Series

Ellis  PWrecked out IRR – while leading it just came around it took out the field


  • Four Hours of Charlotte – 
    • Ellis – p2 – 80 laps led out of 171, led the most laps – Missed q and almost missed the race walked in the office and they were gridding up. Start p11 – was up to p6 by lap 3. Then as pit stops came and went I gradually increased positions until I was leading laps. The unlimited resets definitely helped me as I had a meatball not once but twice, and I pitted to fix it. The winning team of 3, had 2 guys that were basically the same speed, and irating as me. The third guy had double the irating of anyone on track at the end. He was a second or more quicker than me every lap, so when he got in the car he was about 9 seconds back from me – he caught me fairly quickly, passed then gapped me… Still loads of fun, blasting through traffic like crazy all the time, there is no lul in the action. What was interesting is I ran it like a sprint race even though it was four hours long I had to go hard every lap
    • Tony – p4 – Love it. Im about to get lapped by this potato i go high and he runs me off the track and yells at me for being in the way. I got my payback later when i caused him a black flag by not giving him the chicane. So also o read there was supposed to be 2 quick repairs and they gave ya unlimited

Ellis – pwrecked – NextGen at Vegas – Lame

  • Podium RCR MACONI SETUP SHOP RACE – 
    • Greg – p8 – ran out of laps

League / Hosted Races

  • Congratulations Josh Robinson #23 in the Microcenter Chevy Winning The Aftermath Podcast Truck Series Race at Watkins Glen     
  • Ray Smith in the Amsoil #19 Finished 2nd
  • Steve Thomson In the RideTv #67 Finished 3rd

iRacing IROC Challenge Series Season 3

  •      Kyle P-.Knoxville  Started p-6 ran strong all race. Once the track slicked off trying to find grip up top wasnt as quick as the slick bottom. Finished with a P-10

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

TITLE IDEAS

  1. Leak Week
  2. .
  3. .

Description

On today’s show we’ll recap an exciting Coke Race at Watkins Glen with Series broadcaster Evan Posocco and, thanks to your donations in the 4 Hours of Charlotte, Greg Hill lets go some great secrets from the iRacing vault and we’ll cover them all. So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. 

Sponsors: 

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Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling – 

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

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Episode 0290

07/29/2021 – Bucket Head – Episode 0290

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, ———— 

Introduction

On today’s show we’ll recap the iRacing Coke Series All Star Race at Nashville and talk next gen racing with the voice of eNascar Evan Posocco. We’ll check out the evolution of Nascar Video Games from Racehub and where did we see iRacing in real-world victory lanes.

And remember you can follow along with us on your PC or mobile device in real time as you listen to the show and see for yourself all of the great topics and products we’ll discuss by visiting iracerslounge.com and selecting show notes. Hope to see you there..

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Topics

Coke Race – All Star NexGen at Nashville

https://www.iracing.com/enascar-iracing-all-star-race-race-preview/

Those rules mean that we get to welcome back past series champions Richard Towler and Kenny Humpe, plus 2020 race winners Kollin Keister and Brandon Kettelle

  • Top 2 advance!
  • Early moment for @lyonschoice and @JakeNichols73! They gathered it up, but neither are in the transfer spot as they run. 
  • @Blade_Whitt scoots by for P3.
  • LAP 11: @FemiOlat_ tags the outside wall.
  • Lap 15 – manes whitt hurst wilson ray j nicols reynolds matheson
  • LAP 20: Halfway into the All-Star Open, @GarrettManes and @swilson3_ hold the transfer spots for the time being.
  • Wilson made a bold move with a slide job
  • Things are getting desperate! Comp yellow only a few laps away!
  • LAP 24: Battle for the lead! @GarrettManes and @swilson3_. NEW LEADER, Wilson!
  • LAP 25: Caution. this is the competition caution.
  • RESTART 11 to go: 
  • Scrappin hard for 2nd great racing 3 wide top 5 going for it
  • Bussa coming

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1420181227043278850

  • 6 to go: @mbussa75 takes 2nd from @TDawgHurst
  •  4 to go: NEW LEADER, @mbussa75
  • @mbussa75 WINS the All-Star Open!!!He and @MGuest33 advance to the All-Star Race!
  • Guys up front were saving tires early
  • Z nichols boes duval 
  • Bussa said he saved tires the 1st stage big time
  • The @NASCAR@iRacing All-Star Race is next!
  • @rayalfalla and @jmullisracing start from the front row after a 10-car invert.
  • LAP 4: Trouble! @AshtonCrowder is on his lid! @MitchelldeJong1 and others are involved!
  • No cautions in the @eNASCARCocaCola #iRacing Series All-Star Heat Race.
  • Quiet start Alfalla and logan gap the field
  • New leader in the heat: @LoganClampitt_
  • Over ray alfalla, luza third , bowlin mullis
  • 15 to go, Heat 1: @RyanLuza breaks loose after contact! He saves it!
  • 8 to go alfalla fades away
  • Last lap fireworks! 
  • @BowlinGraham steals the heat win away from @LoganClampitt_ in the closing laps!
  • GREEN FLAG: @BowlinGraham and @NickOttinger lead the field into turn 1 for the @eNASCARCocaCola #iRacing Series All-Star Race.
  • LAP 6: @BrandonKettelle has climbed up to 2nd!
  • LAP 11: New leader! @BrandonKettelle passes @BowlinGraham for the top spot. A LOT of drivers are saving tires, but they do have one extra set in the pits!
  • Lap 20: Caution. This is the first competition caution.
  •  13 drivers stayed out under this yellow. Of the eight that pitted, it was split on fuel only, two tires or taking the full set.
  • RESTART LAP 24: @BowlinGraham and @jmullisracing lead the field into turn 1.
  • TROUBLE! @cshearburn, @bobbyzalenski, @RyanLuza, @LoganClampitt_, @KollinKeister and others crash. No caution.
  • LAP 31: NEW LEADER, @jmullisracing to the top spot.
  • LAP 45: Caution. This is the second competition caution.
  • They were THREE WIDE coming to the line for the end of the second segment.
  • @CaseyKirwan23 nabs it.
  • Coming to the green… @BBryant53 will lead them on older tires!
  • TROUBLE! @CaseyKirwan23, @LoganClampitt_, @rayalfalla, and more crash!
  • 7 to go: @BrandonKettelle gets SENT into the outside wall!
  • Vincent mullis guest gets by bryant
  • 5 to go: NEW LEADER, @CVincent34
  • Side by side on white – WHITE FLAG! BATTLE FOR THE LEAD! @CVincent34 and @jmullisracing! Contact!
  • GIVE IT TO MULLIS! ALL STAR CHAMPION
  • @jmullisracing holds off @CVincent34 to win the $3,500!
  • @CVincent34 takes 2nd and $1,500, @MGuest33 3rd takes home a $500 prize.

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1420206708945825793

https://www.instagram.com/p/CR4LlULg1zS/?utm_medium=share_sheet

NASCARcade

Tuesday night on Nascar Race Hub they aired a segment called NASCARcade exploring the evolution and history of Nascar video games.

https://twitter.com/nascar/status/1418647676137189381?s=11

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x82z4l5

Max at Spa

Formula 1 star Max Verstappen was back on iRacing driving for @teamredlinesim in the 24H of Spa.

SimRacerHub

Clinton Snead made an announcement that he is the new owner of SimRacerHub.com, formerly the DanLisa league scoring website. He reminded everyone on his post to update the new domain name in your URL and everything will continue to work as before.

https://www.simracerhub.com/scoring/season_race.php?race_id=120481

iRacing in the Winners Circle

Josh Berry, in his iRacing sponsored No. 8 Late Model for JR Motorsports went to victory lane at the 13th annual Hampton Heat 200 at Langley Speedway.

https://twitter.com/joshberry/status/1419156216102666241?s=11

Not to be outdone, Ty Majeski took another victory in his iRacing sponsored ARCA Midwest Tour at the Larry Detjens Memorial 125 at State Park Speedway.

https://twitter.com/TyMajeski/status/1419390568321490956

4 Hours of Charlotte

Don’t forget this weekend’s 4 hours of Charlotte to bnefit the MS Society. To try to help boost participation Stevev Myers posted on his Twitter that I would really love to see our community step up and support our @mssociety fundraising this Saturday. So for the right price, I will choose questions to answer from this thread during the broadcast if you show proof of a donation.

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1420204180417953801?s=11

JR Wants a Buick

Dale Jr posted a response to Steve Myers that he’s made his donation and wants a 1987 Buick Lasabre added to the Nasar Legends Series lineup.

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1420413609964883977?s=11

Retro 500

Podium eSports will be holding the The Retro 500, it’s tribute to the Winston Cup era of stock car racing and returns to the calendar for 2021 after a one-year hiatus. Utilizing the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Ford Thunderbird at Darlington Raceway, drivers will compete in qualifier races throughout August in order to earn their place in the 367-lap, 500-mile feature race on the evening of Labor Day. The winner will earn $500 in prize money and the bragging rights that come with victory in one of virtual stock car racing’s ultimate tests of skill.

https://www.podiumesports.com/retro500

In order to qualify for the event, drivers will need to finish in the top 10 in one of 4 qualifying races, which will be run once per week for the 4 weeks leading up to the Retro 500 (Wednesday nights in August). 

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4916/registration-is-open-for-the-retro-500-on-podium-esports

2021 BMW SIM GT Cup Season 2—Broadcast Information

Arjuna Kankipati2 posted in the forums that RaceSpot TV is proud to be broadcasting Saturday’s 13:00 GMT top split of the BMW SIM GT Cup Season 2!

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4932/2021-bmw-sim-gt-cup-season-2-broadcast-information

Richard Childress Racing Fan Event [Mike]

Jeffrey Maconi posted in the forums that Maconi Setup Shop has partnered with Richard Childress Racing (yes, that RCR) this Sunday, August 1st with a race with the current gen Cup Cars at Twin Ring Motegi! This event is 100% FREE to join, with the winner getting some setups from Maconi Setup Shop, a swag bag filled with some AWESOME RCR merch, and most importantly, bragging rights! Signups are at www.maconisetupshop.com/ercr and are currently open. Be sure to head over there and sign up, as well as grab the setup to start practicing! We’ll see you there! ?

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4959/richard-childress-racing-fan-event

Road iRating

iRacing asked is members in a Tweet, “What is your current Road iRating?” The majority of the voters claimed to be between 1501-3000 at 45%.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1420459098781409280?s=11

Anti-Cheat Software Engineer

iRacing has a new job posting, this one looking for a Anti-Cheat Software Engineer who will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of systems and features related to the security and integrity of our racing simulation. 

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5003/anti-cheat-software-engineer

User Experience Designer

They are also looking to hire a User Experience Designer, whose roll would make them responsible for ensuring the usability of our next generation user interface.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5005/user-experience-designer

New Track

Townsend Bell Tweeted that the Indycar Series will be adding a new street course in Nashville

https://twitter.com/townsendbell/status/1420834053779902465?s=11

iRacing for Serious Racers

Kevin Scott posted his thoughts for an iRacing series for ‘Serious Drivers.” His thoughts were that there would be a membership separated from the regular platform and put into its own division of racers. The platform would be you pay a amount to be in a more professional racing session money races that would pay for the platform and only serious racers need apply. Strict rules would be set in place, something like a road to pro league but for all racers that are serious and records are kept and level ups would take you to the road to pro and contender series. Key being not racing with racers that just wanna wreck or don’t care about taking things serious.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/2605/iracing-serious-racers

Defending Clampitt

iRacing posted a video on their Twitter page of member Christopher Cooke defending his position against Coke Series Driver Logan Clampitt in a truck race on the Daytona Road Course for a great finish.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1419707040331714565?s=11

Indy Slide

iRacing posted on their Instagram page, a video of member Damon Henton of him loosing control of his Indy Car out of turn 4 of IMS only to make the catch and save his car from wrecking.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CR4Ubn3AWcK/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Side by Side Finish

iRacing also posted on their Instagram page a video of some very close side-by-side racing between members Raphael Bonifacio and Michael Fix at Montreal in the formula Renault.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CR66KFFAC2-/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Forum Interruption

iRacing announced that their forum provider was down for maintenance just after noon this morning meaning the forums were temporality offline.

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1420777248005709835?s=11

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1420777248005709835?s=11

iRacing Presents the 2021 Knoxville Nationals

A reminder for the upcoming iRacing Knoxville Nationals, the annual sprint car championship event held at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa using the 410 Winged Sprint Car.

Date: August 16th – August 21st

Monday through Friday 1 timeslot at 9pm ET each day (02:00 GMT)

Saturday Super Session taking the top 60 in overall points from the race week. 9pm ET (02:00 GMT)

iRSE-Knoxville-Nationals-feature.jpg

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4569/2021-knoxville-nationals

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

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iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Here are the details:

  • Livery must be for iRacing
  • Livery must be uploaded to the Grid Finder paint shop
    • with all the info filled in and at least 3 sample images
  • Livery must be posted on social media with iRacers Lounge and Grid Finder tagged
  • Livery must have a Grid Finder theme
  • Primary Sponsor will be Grid Finder with iRacers Lounge as secondary
    • Any other additional sponsorships are welcome
  • Any car may be chosen
  • Contest starts on Thursday 7/22/2021.
  • Deadline for entry is 8/18/2021 Midnight EST.

Prizes Include:

  • Guest Spot on the iRacers Lounge Podcast
  • Grid Finder sim racing gloves and $50 in iRacing credit from Grid-Finder.com
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https://www.iracerslounge.com/grid-finder-paint-festival/

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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Midwest Simulations

You’ve heard us talk about the Spotlights. Those of us that have them here at iRacers Lounge absolutely love them. So much, we have become an affiliate! With the roll out of their new Spotlights Pro. Here’s your chance to check them out, you won’t be disappointed. Enter coupon code: IRACERSLOUNGE for 10% off!!

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Hardware/Software

Cubic QS220-PL

Digital Motorsports presents the Cubic QS220-PL, a complete 4 actuator motion system for platform rigs for $8K

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRowJPhNi-I/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://digital-motorsports.com/

All in 1 Gaming Pro Sim Cockpit

Barry Rowland reviews the All in1 Gaming Pro Sim Cockpit. In the first video he reviews the building of the cockpit and accessories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKKiau4-kNg

https://allin1gaming.com/

Simcore Rig Review

simcore_
STD20-WD Sim racing USB button box secured on a UM1-ALN servo steering mounting system, extended with a UH1-125 extension hub and complimented by a streamdeck aluminium case,
Installed in NSW, Australia.
Thank you Mark,

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRmIe2Rt-lS/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Mechatronix

Mechatronix shows of his motion system that sets the driver (rider) several feet off of the floor.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3075290456083283

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=126536206313468&id=100068712677880

HRS SVGT3 Wheel

Hybrid Racing Simulations presents the HRS SVGT3 Wheel, based on the OMP 310 ALU GT Wheel Rim.  They worked directly with Red Bull Driver Shane van Gisbergen to bring this new wheel to life. These wheels will be limited to 100pcs only, all of which will come with a personalized, signed authentication certificate from Shane van Gisbergen

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

Vyral

Vyral is a retail E-Sports venue in Ohio that offer all thing including custom PC Builds, PC accessories and include an eSport arena that you can rent including Race Simulators.

https://www.vyralteq.com/

Puma Active Gaming Sock

Puma is offering their ‘Active Gaming Sock’ that could be for those drivers who don’t prefer racing in their shoes.

Behold, The $100 "Active Gaming" Sock From Puma

https://www.facebook.com/13892765435/posts/10165831766665436/?d=n

Mecapit VR Simracing Cockpits

Mecapit is a Spanish company that offers it’s aluminum VR cockpit between 390-465euros.

https://www.uverrecockpits.es/?v=3b0903ff8db1

Helmet G Force Simulator


corridavirtual posted a YouTube video of Felipe Nasr doing some Hard Training testing on simulator with Helmet G force simulation.

https://youtu.be/dYxtPtXndIM

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series

  • A Fixed
    • Ellis  PWrecked Out – Had a good run going up to 2nd at one point – but i screwed up and floated up and tried to come back down – then w damage i spun tires on final restart and wrecked again

C Fixed

  • Tyler. P-1! Raced at IRSS in the ganders with Maccubbin calling the moves. Really fun race and working as a team. 


League / Hosted Races

  1. Greg p wrecked
  2. Steve – wrecked
  3. Mike – p .2 – there was a quick caution. Topped off fuel – ran hard from 17th up to 9th – then gf stops was 6th when caution came – got tires – worked my way back to 2nd – alan p wins – class of his own
  4. Hall – p. 3
  5. Joe – p9 – got caught in first caution was dead last about to be lapped – nice recovery
  1. Bobby – Wrecked Out
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian Talladega  P6- Found myself in a good position on turn 4 on the last lap for a possible win, just didn’t have the fuel to find out.
  • Congratulations Dwayne McArthur in the REG Custom #97 Chevy Winning The Aftermath Podcast Truck Series Race at Chicagoland Speedway    
  • Steve Thomson In the RideTv #67 Toyota Finished 2nd
  • Josh Robinson #23 in the Microcenter Chevy Chevy Finished 3rd 
  • Brian P9 – Very clean race. Tough to pass without losing speed and tires.  Lots of interesting pit strategies.  

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

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Description

On today’s show we’ll recap the iRacing Coke Series All Star Race at Nashville and talk next gen racing with the voice of eNascar Evan Posocco. We’ll check out the evolution of Nascar Video Games from Racehub and where did we see iRacing in real-world victory lanes. So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. 

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Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling – 

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

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Episode 0289

7/22/2021 – Over 4 Billion Served – Episode 0289

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Introduction

This week on the show we celebrate with iRacing the 4 billion laps completed milestone, we’ll explore the shadow teams of the Coke Series and see how iRacing holds up side by side with the real world.

And remember you can follow along with us on your mobile device in real time as you listen to the show and see for yourself all of the great topics and products we’ll discuss by visiting iracerslounge.com and selecting show notes. Hope to see you there..

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Topics

4 Billionth Lap Is Coming Up Fast!

Stephen Warcup Posts in the forums, “What a great time to be on iRacing!” as iRacing quickly approached 4 billion laps completed.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/1764/4-billionth-lap-is-coming-up-fast#latest

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1417515806154440708?s=11

2021 Season 3 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 Release Notes

iRacing dropped the release notes for Saturday’s Season 3, Patch 3, Hotfix 1

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4181/2021-season-3-patch-3-hotfix-1-release-notes-2021-07-15-01

Reminder

A reminder for the upcoming 24 Hours of Charlotte Charity race benefiting The National MS Society, now with the timeslots available.

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/3671/4-hours-of-charlotte-benefiting-national-ms-society

Date: July 30-31, 2021

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT = 6pm eastern

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 7:00 GMT = 3am eastern

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT (Broadcast) = 8am eastern

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT= 12pm eastern

iRacing Vs Real Life

IMSA driver Daniel Morad posted a video on his YouTube Channel of a side by side comparison between a lap at Belle Isle and the similarities are astounding.

Porsche Supercup Qualifying

On 31 July, the qualifying series for the 2022 Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup (PESC) gets underway. Starting from now, sim racers around the world can secure one of the 15 free starting places in the fiercely contested championship. The qualifying series initially features six preliminary heats on six different virtual racetracks. The events will be held on Saturday every week between 31 July and 4 September 2021.

https://twitter.com/porscheraces/status/1417424044253646848?s=11

https://www.iracing.com/supercup/qualifying/

Sim Racing / esports

David Schilfhouse asked on his Twitter page why sim racing often doesn’t get the views/engagement that is inline with it’s audience size compared to other esports.

https://twitter.com/schildhoused/status/1417207962402115586?s=11

6 Hours of the Eifel

VCO eSports hosted a race Wednesday, the 6 Hours of the Eifel, a charity race to help those effected by the horrible flooding in the Nurburgring area. The race was broadcast on RaceSpot TV. Donations can still be made at http://v-c-o.info/RaceAgainstTheFlood…

https://twitter.com/vcoesports/status/1416743131463274496?s=11

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScc_PKqePIYfcTV1sF8NfL5YNxiLAE6AGWfoo3AkdYlk0F0_g/viewform

https://fundrazr.com/RaceAgainstTheFlood?ref=ab_6scFur1ogCI6scFur1ogCI

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4509/vco-6hr-of-eifel-gp-charity-event

The shadow teams that drive the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series

An article on Racer.com’s website discusses the “Shadow Teams” that drive the eNascar Racing Coke Series. Mentioning that teams like Deadzone Racing, Team Conti, Lockdown Racing, and Lowline Racing which have little official structure and are mostly comprised of groups of friends who climbed through iRacing’s ranks together. The largest of these teams, Deadzone Racing, has 12 drivers in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series and plenty more in the Road to Pro series trying to make it into the Coca-Cola Series.  These teams are rarely, if ever, mentioned on the broadcasts and outsiders would have little idea they existed if they didn’t look for them.

The shadow teams that drive the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series

https://racer.com/2021/07/15/the-shadow-teams-that-drive-the-enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series/

On the road again

Jake Poulin posted on the iRacing twitter page accompanying a photo of the iRacing van, “On the Road Again.” Suggesting that the scanners will be back in action at a track near you.

https://twitter.com/jpoulin2013/status/1417579985494216706?s=11

Promoted

Steve Myers announced on his Twitter page that Greg Hill has stepped up in the iRacing organization becoming the new Executive Producer.

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1416180873259532288?s=11

Missed the Chicane

The Global SimRacing Channel broadcasted a race, picked up on iRacing’s Twitter page of a race at Monza where both leaders missed the opening chicane, and dragged the barriers around the track with them in some open wheel craziness,

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1417998650362449930?s=11

P1 Pollard

Bernard Pollard Jr posted a reaction video on his Twitter account of him taking the win in his Nascar Truck race.

https://twitter.com/crushboy31/status/1417649910573408256?s=11

https://twitter.com/crushboy31/status/1417649910573408256?s=11

iRacing Presents the 2021 Knoxville Nationals

Tyler D. Hudson Posted the info in the forums for the upcoming iRacing Knoxville Nationals the famous, annual sprint car champoinship event held at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa using the 410 Winged Sprint Car.

Date: August 16th – August 21st

Monday through Friday 1 timeslot at 9pm ET each day (02:00 GMT)

Saturday Super Session taking the top 60 in overall points from the race week. 9pm ET (02:00 GMT)

iRSE-Knoxville-Nationals-feature.jpg

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4569/2021-knoxville-nationals

Season 4 Schedule Time

Tyler D. Hudson Posted in the forum that he’s now accepting requests from the community on the 2021 Season 4 track schedules and length of races. Please do so by Wednesday, August 18th, and only use the template provided by Tyler in his forum posts.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4542/2021-season-4-schedule

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4543/2021-season-4-c-class-schedule

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4549/2021-season-4-schedule#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4545/2021-season-4-schedule#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4560/2021-season-4-schedule#latest

Off Week Race

https://twitter.com/iracerslounge/status/1418298915862896640?s=11

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

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iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Here are the details:

  • Livery must be for iRacing
  • Livery must be uploaded to the Grid Finder paint shop
    • with all the info filled in and at least 3 sample images
  • Livery must be posted on social media with iRacers Lounge and Grid Finder tagged
  • Livery must have a Grid Finder theme
  • Primary Sponsor will be Grid Finder with iRacers Lounge as secondary
    • Any other additional sponsorships are welcome
  • Any car may be chosen
  • Contest starts on Thursday 7/22/2021.
  • Deadline for entry is 8/18/2021 Midnight EST.

Prizes Include:

  • Guest Spot on the iRacers Lounge Podcast
  • Grid Finder sim racing gloves and $50 in iRacing credit from Grid-Finder.com
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https://www.iracerslounge.com/grid-finder-paint-festival/

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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Midwest Simulations

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

“OK TONY LETS TALK FANTASY….”

Fantasy [Brian]

Hardware/Software

Monoposto 3xDGS-ST edition

The Monoposto 3xDGS-ST edition from Italian maker DGS is an aluminum profile style rig with seat included and triple monitor mounts that fit up to 65″ monitors selling for 2,204 euros discounted from the regular price of 2,755 euros.

https://en.drivegameseat.it/shop

B4P GT simulator

The Build 4 Performance GT is a motion platform rig with seat, wheel, pedals and monitor mounts from the Netherlands priced at 24,995 euros.

https://www.build4performance.com/en/b4p-gt/

Aeron Sim Evo 3 RS 2021

Italian designer Aeron Sim’s Evo 3 RS is a tube style racing cockpit with seat on sale for 1,299 euros reduced from 1,519 euros.

postazione-di-guida-aeron-sim-evo-3-rs-3.jpg

https://aeronsim.com/en/prodotto/postazione-di-guida-evo-3-rs/

The ZEEEM RACR

German Manufacturer Zeeem introduces their Racr all-in-one racing rig with seat motion, seat, pedals, wheel and triple monitors.

RACR FACTS

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fzeeem.racing%2Fzeeem-racr%2F

https://zeeem.racing/zeeem-racr/

The GT Rig

ESports Simulation’s GT Rig is a rig with seat available in three colors for $1,749.99

GT-Red

https://esportsimulation.com/product/gt-rig/

Varjo VR3 VR Headset

The Varjo VR3 VR headset my be the future of VR gaming headsets if it’s design becomes available for the home consumer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo1b8h780WE

https://varjo.com/products/vr-3/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=iDb0OjNG2is&feature=youtu.be

Motion Simulations Twin Seater

Motion Simulations posted an Instagram video of a Full wrap-around, projection style full motion simulator with a two-seater rig to run side-by-side with your friends

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

https://www.motionsimulation.com/

AND the NEW LC Series Sim

They also have their new LC Series with a fully movable pedal base, wheel base stand and rocker style adjustment to change seating positions for different styles of racing

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjUbUxoL4c/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Listener Rob Jackson Sends in Rig Review

Show listener Rob Jackson sent in this ingenious, convertible racing/flight rig.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRggJaTAzY3/?utm_medium=copy_link

Clubsport Steering Wheel RS

Open for Pre-Orders now is Fanatec’s new Clubsport Steering Wheel RS. An oval wheel rim with integrated buttons, LED’s and paddle shifters for $299.95. Orders will begin shipping on October 6th.

https://simracing-pc.de/en/2021/07/14/fanatec-clubsport-lenkrad-rs/

Updated Clubsport Wheels on preorder [Brian]

Noctam posted a question on Reddit, which is your favorite of the new Fanatec Clubsport preorder wheels?

Updated Clubsport Wheels on preorder, which one is your favourite?
byu/Noctam inFanatec

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fanatec/comments/ok9nyd/updated_clubsport_wheels_on_preorder_which_one_is/

https://fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/

3D Rap Ngasa Pedals

Innovation. Modularity. Upgradability. A pedal board with a customizable feel and set, with kits and upgrades designed by 3DRap.

Ngasa Pedals - Newsletter

https://www.facebook.com/447626188680319/posts/4461810880516839/?d=n

Vintage McLaren MP4/4 Wheel

3DRap Vintage collection presents the replica steering wheel of the McLaren MP4 / 4. Available now

Mod. MP4-4 Vintage Formula Rim [Logitech, Thrustmaster, OSW, Podium Hub, QR 70mm, QR 50mm] (PC)

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2572617639699274

https://www.3drap.it/product/mod-mp4-4-vintage-formula-rim-logitech-thrustmaster-osw/

Listener Craig Reams sends in

From listener Craig Reams, a YouTube video from Dan Suzuki shows you how to use the iRacing button encoders to double your buttons on any wheel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYDfIz-qv9A

Chase for the Cup Spotter Pack

Davin@DriveThrough posted on a Twitter a download to get the EA Sports Case for the Cup Spotter pack for iRacing

https://twitter.com/drivethrough_/status/1417585361962864644?s=11

https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=1LReOhJdCIBNrmRCHCXPs8d_OmuMgVZO3&export=download

Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate+ [Hall]

Heusinkveld is very happy to present their new Sim Pedals Ultimate+ powered by Heusinkveld SmartControl – available now in our webshop and at our resellers.

https://twitter.com/HeusinkveldEng/status/1417836249298186244

Upgrade Kit [Brian]

The Upgrade Kit for the classic Sim Pedals Ultimate will be available around July 27th. With the kit you get the main technical upgrades of the Sim Pedals Ultimate+, incl. SmartControl and the new brake spring elastomers.

https://twitter.com/HeusinkveldEng/status/1417836263089053696

https://heusinkveld.com/shop/sim-pedals/

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: New Hampshire

  • Ellis –  pDNF was taking it easy a bit past half way got caught up in anothers wreck couldnt miss it  – it blew up maybe 30 later
  • Greg – P19 involved in everything
  • Hall = P wrecked out, stumbled on for a bit
  • Sunday Open
    • Tom D – p2. What an interesting race.  Got involved in a crash (my fault) lost a lap and a few RPM.  Got my lap back with 35 to go. Was able to work my way up to 3rd when a caution came out with 4 laps to go. Decided to pit. Restarted in 7th for a GWC.  Got to 2nd, needed a couple more laps for a win. But I’ll take it
  • Sunday fixed 
    • Mike -p25 – got totally collected in a wreck that I could not miss – 8 minutes damaged – soldiered on from 33rd to 25th

Official Series

  • Carb cup – mike. Almost won. Wrecked coming to checker trying to block  – next gen iracing super speedway
    • Ran again – michigan though – flat out never lift ever – sucky ass racing
  • Formula V at Bristol  Hosted – super fun
  • Hosted – sprint cars at bristol – WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER – p1 
  • Then DSS at Lernersville – I suck
  • Then carb cup nextgen at michigan – p1 – WOO – did same race twice more wrecked out
  • The hosted kia optima at n wilkesboro – wrecked out


League / Hosted Races

FastTrack Sim Racing League –

  1. Greg p 4
  2. Mike – p .I will give you one guess
  3. Hall – p. 3
  • Congratulations Dwayne McArthur in the REG Custom #97 Chevy Winning The Aftermath Podcast Truck Series Race at Auto Club Speedway     
  • Steve Thomson In the RideTv #67 Toyota Finished 2nd
  • Josh Robinson #23 in the Microcenter Chevy Chevy Finished 3rd

Final Thoughts

Words Spoken in Closing Audio Clip -“”Thank you for listening to the iRacers Lounge podcast make sure to go subscribe to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play, Facebook & Twitter, See You On The Track .” 

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  1. Over 4 Billion Serves
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Description

This week on the show we celebrate with iRacing the 4 billion laps completed milestone, we’ll explore the shadow teams of the Coke Series and see how iRacing holds up side by side with the real world. So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling – 

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

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