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Episode 0316

2/3/2022 – Wet Wood – Episode 0316

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Show Introduction

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

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 News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spacestation racing will be returning with Kyle Peddle and Allen Boes

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

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

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

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

Coke Series Clash

Casey Kirwan wins the Coke iRacing Clash at the Colosseum

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

2022 Daytona 24 Stats

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

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

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

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

Porsche Supercup Series

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

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

Reason #437 To Not Use The Beta UI

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

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

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

It’s even worse now

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

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

Poor Next Gen Braking Performance

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

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

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

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

BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing

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

@douglasthompsonofficial

BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing Ep.5 BMX Handlebars Wheel #douglasthompson #brokeasssimracing #funny #fan #simracing #cammus #csldd #fanblade #fanmode #bmx

♬ original sound – Douglas Thompson

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

@douglasthompsonofficial

BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing Ep.7 (Airsoft) #douglasthompson #cammus #assettocorsa #brokeass #simracing #funny #dumb #racing #subaru #random #wrx #airsoft

♬ original sound – Douglas Thompson

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

@douglasthompsonofficial

BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing Ep.9 (TV Remote) #douglasthompson #tvremote #controller #brokeasssimracing #cammus #funny

♬ original sound – Douglas Thompson

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

@douglasthompsonofficial

BrokeA$$ $imra¢ing Ep.9 (CSL DD) #douglasthompson #brokeasssimracing #simracing #cammus #csldd #fanatec #funny #dumbidea

♬ original sound – Douglas Thompson

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

iRacing was on site scanning Kern County Raceway

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

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

Reminder – Yes we have F1

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

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

World of Outlaws Week 10 [Brian/Mike]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EasyAntiCheat (EAC) Update

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

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

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

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

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

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Monday Night Racing Pro Series Finale

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

Register on Eventbrite

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

Hyundai N e-Festival Global League

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

2022 Bathurst 12 Hour

Date: February 11-13

(Registration opens 1 hour prior to the event)

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 7:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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

Podium 500

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

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

Prelude to the Daytona 500

Podcast Housekeeping

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Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Samsung Odssey Ark

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

@newegg

Testing the Samsung Odssey Ark at #CES before it comes out #gaming #science #monitor #gamingsetup #gaminglife #pc #newegg

♬ Soundtrack – Maximilien Mathevon

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

GRID DDU-5 Display [Brian]

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

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

Rise Sim Engineering

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

https://www.risesimengineering.com/shop

The DSD uBox Button Controller

Derek Speares Designs offers their new uBox Button Controller

https://derekspearedesigns.com/ubox12.html

Why I Ditched My Triple Screen Sim Racing Setup

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

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

Rig Review

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

@itchie.diz

Reply to @a.better_brain7 I got a bunch of b roll . #racekraftsimulations #simrig #simrace #simracingsetup

♬ original sound – Stan 🙂

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

P1 Pro Cylinders are leak-proof

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

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

RaceKit Simulators

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

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

Results

Official Series


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

League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack League
  1. David – p1, stayed in top 4 for whole race with pole.  Took lead on 2nd to last restart, big wreck.   Final restart to few cars out side line couldn’t form up.  2nd place car tried to lay back so I let off to limit his run.  Took win. 
  2. Bobby – Wrecked Out
  3. Mike – Wrecked out – Tifosi front row Q – We ran up front until i got hooked.
  • Hosted
    1. Ran supercars at Michigan hosted Chris McGuire end up wrecked getting on the pit Road. 
    2. Tried several carb cups at Daytona Friday got wrecked out early in each one
  • Winter League
    1. Ellis – pDNF – Ran about two thirds of race was just slow and bored, tired. So parked it.

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

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

Final Thoughts

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Episode 0315

1/27/2022 – NFT Cabbage – Episode 0315

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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

Show Introduction

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

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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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? 

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Topics

24 Hours of Daytona

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

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

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

24 Hour Participation

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

Skull SimGear Split Winner

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

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

Kirwan Wins at the 24

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

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

GTE Top Split Winner

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

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

LMP2 Top Split Winners

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

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

Garrett Manes, Vicente Salas Top Split Winners

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

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

Cosey Jr Wins His Split after 5 Years

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

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

Allgaier Wins at the 24

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

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

Reynolds and Boes Win in the LMP2

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

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

The Power of 69

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

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

Sim Party Racing gets a W

The guys from Sim Party Racing won their LMP2 split

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

Indy Autosport

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

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

Arrow CHS Wins at the 24

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

Side By Side at Hour 23 [Brian]

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

Taylor Burris Split Winner

Podium eSports announcer Taylor Burris won his LMP2 split

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

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

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

Bawls Out wins their LMP2 split

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

Side by Side after 24 Hours

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

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

Largest Motorsports Event?

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

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

Podium Certificates

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

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

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

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

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

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

What iRacing does best

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

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

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

North Wilkesboro Speedway

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

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

Dale JR in the HOF

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

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

Better Ergonomics in a Racing Simulator

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

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

Everyone Please Start Using XAudio2 and say goodbye to DirectSound

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

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

Logitech G eSports

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

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

2022 Season 1 Patch 2 Release Notes 

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

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

The LA Coliseum

The new patch included the release of the new LA Coliseum

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

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

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

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

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

LA Crashiseum

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

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

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

Next Gen Update

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

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

NFT’s Have Arrived in Sim Racing

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

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

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Buy Now Price

$250.00

https://ftx.us/nfts/token/397094821527779177

Piling up

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

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

Coke Series Team Chart

iRacing has posted the current Coke Series team chart

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

WoO Week 9 Weedsport [Brian/Mike]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9th Annual Majors Series Daytona 500

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

Hyundai N e-Festival Global League

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

2022 Bathurst 12 Hour

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

Date: February 11-13

(Registration opens 1 hour prior to the event)

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 7:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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

OBRL Metro Cup

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

https://oldbastardsracing.com/

Podium 500

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

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

Prelude to the Daytona 500

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

LCD telemetry boxes

Yuhouse Racing Designs presents their LCD telemetry box

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

V Rig

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

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

Reviewing The New Cube Controls F-Pro Wheel

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

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

25k not including the monitor [Brian]

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

25k not including the monitor
byu/9999monkeys ingaming

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

New Thrustmaster Direct Drive info: This is becoming a joke

Random Callsign reviews the release updates for the new Trustmaster DD

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

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

iRacing now included in NVIDIA Reflex’s low latency ecosystem

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

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

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

Why I use 27″ triple monitors for Sim Racing?

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

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

Motion Simulation TL3 Lite Rig

WATCH: A tour of the Motion Simulation TL3 Lite rig

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

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

https://www.motionsimulation.com/

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series


League / Hosted Races

  • Hosted – Tally Cadillacs – Win! Started dead last
  • Winter League
    1. Ellis – pwrecked out – ran as high as p2
    2. Hall –  p p16, late caution right on pit window.  Thought I could save fuel, but after about 10 laps decided it wasn’t gonna make it and moved up to outside to at least fight for position in the pack I was in.   Something happened in front and I had no where to go.   Limped around and engine out lasted another guy, now surprisingly tied for 7th in points.
    1. Man Cave After Dark Thursday Night Truck League
    • Mike – Nashville- Wrecked out. It was hard to pass I finally got underneath a guy held my line fine but he doored into me and then I was slow after that took my quick fix on the green flag stop I also got doorred on pit Road before the stop I was side-by-side with a guy and he just drove into my side   was looking good after that up to P9. Then the same guy that caused me damage previously took out another guy up ahead of me and I plowed in. With no more resets I was done 
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian Nashville P15 started p8 was able to get up to top 3 and was turned on a restart
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series 

Final Thoughts

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

  1. NFT Cabbage

Description

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

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

Links:

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Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge

Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ 

Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

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Episode 0314

1/20/2022 – Sim Cabin – Episode 0314

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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

READ THIS AT THE TOP OF EACH SHOW!!! 

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

Show Introduction

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

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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Special Guest

Guest Name

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? 

Guest Specific Questions:

  3.               
  5.  

Topics

Coke Series Update

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Shitballs Batman

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

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

Winner winner, chicken dinner

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

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

iRacing Top 10 Highlights – December 2021

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

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

iRacing To Add Multiple Dirt Tracks

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

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

TikTok ProTips

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

@callumraces

#tiktokpoll I use this so so much! Great app is RaceLabs!! #iRacing #SimRacing

♬ original sound – CallumRaces

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

iRacing > rFactor2

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

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

Sending Well Wishes

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

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

WoO SprintCars

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

iRacing at the Chili Bowl

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

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

2022 eNASCAR iRacing Road to Pro Qualifying Series

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

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

Nascar Director of Gaming and eSports

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

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

Prelude to the Daytona 500

2022 iRacing Daytona 24 – Broadcast Information

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

BROADCAST INFORMATION

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

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

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

Join the conversation on Twitter using #iRacingDaytona24

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

Drag Racing on iRacing

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

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

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

Podium 500

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

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

OBRL Metro Cup

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

https://oldbastardsracing.com/

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

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

Discord: https://discord.gg/fEmQ2Awaps

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Hardware/Software

Thrustmaster Direct Drive

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

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

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

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

iRacingAssistant : Gary Tall’s App

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

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

Drive-X

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

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

https://drivex-sim.com/en/top-en/

Sim Cabin

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

HUGE GPU Price DROP Coming in 2022?

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

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

Rexing GT TIMUN wheel

Rexing Steering Wheels released their new TIMUN GT Wheel.

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

https://rexing.eu/rexing-gt-wheel-timun/

Windowed borderless

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

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

DIY RUMBLE PEDALS

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

https://youtu.be/8aLqqcEaUVk

Ex-Rimac Engineer Built His Own Simulator!!

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

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

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

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

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

Results

Official Series

  • Ellis – Carb cup – 
  • Delara – at Texas P3.
  • IMSA 
    • Hall – p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG6h7xYPwHA 
    • Ellis – p22 – Had error code 1 while loading in at the 90% mark 3 times. I ended up rebooting and getting in with 30 seconds left on grid – moved from p24 up to 13th but on lap 7 hit the curb coming out of the busstop and spun it – now in the back – i ended up spinning a second time off of the curb but never wrecked the car… fastest lap 145.6


  • PDS Euro Sprint

Hall – P1 at Watkins Glen

League / Hosted Races

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

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

  • Man Cave After Dark Thursday Night Truck League
    • Mike – Quit the race at halfway running dead last I couldn’t get the truck to turn it was super tight at New Hampshire
  • Hosted – Ellis
    1. Ran Kia Optima at several super speedways then we ran the 87 at Talledega and I won!
    2. Then gen 5 no plate at tally. Most powerful fendered car on the service
    3. Then Indy at Michigan p4.
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian-Watkins Glen expected cup, but got the boot P7
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series 

Final Thoughts

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

  1. Sim Cabin

Description

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

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

Links:

Old Show Notes – bit.ly/2CFeArM

Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge

Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ 

Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

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Episode 0313

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

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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

READ THIS AT THE TOP OF EACH SHOW!!! 

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

Show Introduction

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

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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Special Guest

Guest Name

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? 

Guest Specific Questions:

  3.               
  5.  

Topics

Coke Draft Results

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

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

RFK Racing welcomes Parker Retzlaff and Kayden Honeycutt to their team

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

Garrett Lowe and Blade Whitt will be joining Wood Brothers Racing

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

Stewart Haas lands Dylan Duvall and Steven Wilson

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

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

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

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

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

2022 Coke Schedule

iRacing released the schedule for the Coke Series in 2022

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

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

eNASCAR International Series

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

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

iRacing Making A Play For Consoles

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

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

Commercial

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

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

Klukas Droppin Knowledge

Vern Klukas Posted the breakdown of the Road Pro licensing requirements

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

2022 Season 2 Schedule

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daytona Updates

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

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

2022 Season 1 Patch 1 Release Notes

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

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

2022 Season 1 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 Release Notes

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

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

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

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

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

Which one is your favorite

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

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

What Tracks are Missing

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

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

670HP #Soon

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

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

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

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

WoO Week 7 Cedar Lake Speedway

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

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

DELIBERATE TAKEDOWN?

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

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

Coliseum is Close

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

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYo5rqvu3RR/?utm_medium=share_sheet

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

#eShortCourse World Cup

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

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

Senior Material Artist

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

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

MVG Charity Race at Daytona

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

iRacing Presents The Daytona 24

Date: January 21-23rd

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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

Listener League Mention

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

NEW SERIES – 87 Cars Start Next Week

https://www.sim500.com/saturdaythrowback

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

Podium 500 [Hall]

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

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

OBRL Metro Cup

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

https://oldbastardsracing.com/

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

MTX SIM RIG

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

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

FREX Sim2PEDAL Formula Carbon

The FREX Sim2PEDAL Formula Carbon will be available soon,

Venym Atrax 3 Pedals

Sim Racing Unlimited offers the Venym Atrax 3 pedals

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

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

REVIEW – HPP JBV Hydraulic Sim Racing Pedals

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

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

The RTX 3080 12GB is real

Nvidia has launched the new 12GB RTX 3080

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

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series

League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack League
  1. Mike – wrecked out- Well the track is Rockingham and I wrecked out but basically missed the corner going into the third one didn’t hit the right breaking mark and ran into the car in the outside lane putting us both in the wall. 
  • Winter League New Hampshire 
    1. Ellis – p24. Miss practice and qualifying showed up on the grid, literally pretty much ran what I had I got screwed on a wave around it was two laps down. 

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

  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian-.Lucas Oil P6 Not a bad result for a new track
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series 
  • Git R Done Racing 

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

Final Thoughts

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

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

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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Show Introduction

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

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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Special Guest

Guest Name

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? 

Guest Specific Questions:

  3.               
  5.  

Topics

New Cars this Year?

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

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

iRacing at the CFB Playoffs

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

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

It’s Real Life

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

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

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

Favorite content creators in sim racing

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

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

2022 eNASCAR Coca-Cola Roster

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

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

iRacing Aquires Monster Games

iRacing announced on Tuesday that they have acquired Monster Games

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

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

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

“

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

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

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

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

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

Other Forum Takes:

Robert Crisdale Posts:

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

2022 Season 1 Patch 1 Release – January 11th

Downtime:

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

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

Who is Susan Flint

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

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

New Atlanta Motor Speedway welcomes NASCAR this week

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

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

New Atlanta Motor Speedway welcomes NASCAR this week

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

47,900+ viewers

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

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

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

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

iRacing back at the Chili Bowl

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

OBRL Metro Cup [Brian]

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

www.oldbastardsracing.net

2022 BMW Sim GT Cup

Greg West Posts: 

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

1   January 9   Daytona

2   Feb 6   Road Atlanta

3   Mar 27   Sebring

4   April 24   Nurburgring GP

5   June 5   Watkins Glen- Boot

6   June 26   Spa

7   July 10   Hockenheim

8   Aug 14   Barber

9   Oct 2   Silverstone

10   Oct 30   Suzuka

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

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

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

iRacing Presents The Daytona 24

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

Date: January 21-23rd

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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

MVG Charity Race at Daytona [Brian]

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

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Filo1 SIM racing cockpit

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

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

Cammus DD Wheels review

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

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

CSL Steering Wheel BMW / P1 V2

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

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

Simagic P2000 Hydraulic Pedals

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

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

HRS modular extension kit

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

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

Moza Racing R16 Direct Drive Wheelbase

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

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

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

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

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

REVIEW – Pimax and Varjo Headset [Brian]

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

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

Building the ULTIMATE Racing Setup

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

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

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Daytona

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

Official Series

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


League / Hosted Races

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

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

  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian- USA International P11 missed qualifying and avoided accidents. Good enough for a p11. Great late racing with Eric Essary.
  • OBRL Aftermath Truck Series 
  • Git R Done Racing Charlotte
  1. Brian p Ran out of gas
  2. Tyler P-Don’t drink and drive.  You’ll have to make an extra pitstop to go to the bathroom.
  3. adam:

iRacing IROC Challenge Series Season 4

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

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. A Monster Acquisition

Description

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

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

Links:

Old Show Notes – bit.ly/2CFeArM

Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge

Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ 

Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

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Episode 0311

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

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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

READ THIS AT THE TOP OF EACH SHOW!!! 

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

Show Introduction

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

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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Special Guest

Guest Name

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? 

Guest Specific Questions:

  3.               
  5.  

Topics

How to MGU

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

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

How To Start

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

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

How To Setup The Car

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

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

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

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance Manual

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

User Manual

Simracing is not just a game for Max Verstappen

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

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

How to Make iRacing MORE FUN!

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

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

Wrecked by Dale Jr and I Love It!

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

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

15th to 4th run in the final 2 laps

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

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

Dale Jr Gets Framed

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

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

NASCAR will ditch the 550

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

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

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

Sim For Injured Dirt Sprint Driver Daison Pursley

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

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

New Commercial

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

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

Wanna Give Up Some iRating?

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

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

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

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

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

Pro Series Concludes

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

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

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

Winter NiS Kudos

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

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

Fun league idea

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

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1474060289620463622?s=11

#Soon

Mercedes AMG Pertonas F1 Team shows the firing for the first time of the new 2022 F1 car.

https://twitter.com/mercedesamgf1/status/1474036575331889152?s=11

Championship Perks

More perks for the 2021 Coke Series champion, a Coca Cola cooler showed up for the holidays.

https://twitter.com/KeeganLeahy/status/1474113508224737281?s=20

Spa v2?

Circuit de Spa is getting some updates for the new race season.

https://www.racefans.net/2021/12/23/new-spa-photos-show-gravel-replacing-asphalt-run-offs/?fbclid=IwAR32CLzTzTxnh1ynvEa3cfvsmsMCcUtyJv8jceg4ze9lK64X7rv78-LqrMs

https://www.racefans.net/2021/12/23/new-spa-photos-show-gravel-replacing-asphalt-run-offs/

‘Twas the Racing Sim Before Christmas

‘Twas the Racing Sim Before Christmas a simracing themed poem for the holiday season.(original poem by Clement Clarke Moore)

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through my nest,
Not a sim was playing, not even Wreckfest;
The wheelbases were all left turned off and bare,
In hopes that a new wheel soon would be there.

It’s probably time to retire to my bed,
But ideas for setup tweaks are dancing in my head;
As mamma looks at statements, her finger does tap,
You reminder her it came out of a bonus; “I promise, no cap”;

From force feedback clipping, there arose such a clatter,
I hit the Escape key, to see what was the matter.
Into the settings, my cursor flew like a flash,
I would get a DD, if I only had the cash.

I mapped ECU buttons, to change on the go,
What that actually does, I only pretend to know,
When, what to my sim racing eyes should appear,
A heavy square box, but what type is not yet clear,

A new Simucube wheel sure would be slick,
Or a DD2 base, those things are sick.
But my expectations will still need to be tame,
Because my gift might actually be something lame;

With new gear across the finish line I would fly,
Up high on my podium, to the rookies I’d say bye,
I’d feel so cool, with gear shiny and new,
Come to think of it, I might need racing gloves too.

Thinking of tin tops, yes cars with a roof
I can’t focus on dinner, my attention is aloof.
Dreaming of my RSR driving round and round,
There is nothing better, than that sweet Porsche sound.

A nice racing boot would look nice on this foot,
But if none are coming, then my socks will stay put;
On Boxing Day, the Nordschleife I’ll attack,
Using cars I bought, in a DLC pack.

Driving a stickshift will someday be merry,
But learning to blipshift sure can be scary!
What’s the best looking sim car, I do not know,
But it definitely isn’t the GT4 X-Bow;

Simming an F1 car can be so much work,
Each time it oversteers, the steering gets a jerk,
What’s my next piece of sim gear, who really knows,
So with that said, I’ll bring this poem to a close;

May your new sim gear be clean as a whistle,
May your car on track be fast as a missile.
May your holiday sim racing be full of delight,
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!

https://www.racedepartment.com/news/twas-the-racing-sim-before-christmas.352/

What 2021 sim racing accomplishment are you most proud of?

At the close of the year, iRacing asks what sim racing accomplishment are you most proud of?

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1476217861794369543?s=11

Here is a closer look at our #WilliamsEsports Lounge!

The Williams eSport Lounge shows some closer look photos of their eSport facility.

https://twitter.com/williamsesports/status/1476153318191808517?s=11

My first Official F1 race

AJ Henderson posted on his Twitter a video of his first F1 race with an Xbox controller

https://twitter.com/iajhenderson/status/1476318894256185344?s=11

https://twitter.com/iajhenderson/status/1476318894256185344?s=11

World of Outlaws Week 6-Knoxville

Alex Bergeron wins qualifying, heat one and the feature to take his first victory of the season and the points lead over Trevor Merriman.

iRacing Chili Bowl Nationals

Ethan Uy takes the win in the 2021 iRacing Chili Bowl Nationals, the final special event of the calendar year. ooo yee

The 6 Hours of Daytona for Diabetes (01/07/22)

Just under 2 weeks til Freeky Fast Broadcasting will be hosting a charity event at Daytona. This charity event is to help raise awareness, and hopefully donations, for juvenile type-1 diabetes. The event will be a 6 hour endurance race at the Daytona Road Course, with the cars used in the iRacing Official 24hr race. this event will be held on January 7th, 2022 at 8PM EST. Additional information can be found at the links below. We are at 30 of the 60 possible teams signed up with 13 days before the race.

Sign Ups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc61NlAzJA9FgJdYWlJ-q0bSfrKQAjWjtTITgWeJWyGy6reIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Event details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BOhcj-gj8xRtV92mKujNxbMiZNTwFSoyjGdm37AuipA/edit?usp=sharing

Discord: https://discord.gg/eGnPEyj4z8

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/14522/the-6-hours-of-daytona-for-diabetes-01-07-22

iRacing Presents the iRacing Roar

The iRacing Roar is back for 2022 as a solo endurance event to kick off the 2022 special events calendar. This 2.4 hour event will feature GT4’s, Touring Cars, and the Global MX-5. 

Date: January 14-16

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/14164/iracing-presents-the-iracing-roar

iRacing Presents The Daytona 24

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

Date: January 21-23rd

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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

iRacer’s Lounge New Years Bash

So so far we will have a gen 5, arca, cot and Xfinity 20 lapper at old daytona and a 20 lapper figure 8 with some multi class cars

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Company Review ToyoSim

Toyo Sim offers shifters, handbreaks and more for your rigs.

https://toyosim.com/products/annx-sim-racing-handbrake-pc

https://toyosim.com/

ButtKicker – How To

Scott Valez sent in a message to the show with his input into the bass shaker setup

Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3

Fanatec reveals its new BMW M4 GT3 Podium hub which, sold out in minutes after its introduction.

https://fanatec.com/us-en/steering-wheels/podium-steering-wheel-bmw-m4-gt3

Fanatec’s Podium BMW M4 GT3 wheel sells out in minutes

https://traxion.gg/fanatecs-podium-bmw-m4-gt3-wheel-sells-out-in-minutes/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=Post+Boost%3A+December+Traffic+Pt+2&utm_content=Lookalike+Followers&fbclid=IwAR1udPyFErGzO5R1ViH_cxHsC4jmjT–i917FpP5JjZ64tkpcGxCCKerfi4_aem_AeYNAeDkZgj0BX983XRSq6qC7DCn_Mr6O6-jYP0nNZxjIovcKnO-wT9rFvoWLLt8Wh1Hsr2-4wLv8CjmMqYRPVezM_McQgbkVSEaV9869E7B3kvvMRNdvcjFfb6Ot36GmlY

https://traxion.gg/fanatecs-podium-bmw-m4-gt3-wheel-sells-out-in-minutes

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series

Fri open: N wilkesboro Ellis –   p15 – I was fast and was able to move forward and eventually took the lead and lead some laps. I was involved in several of the cautions though and my incident count was high. 30 to go I did my last stop for tires while others stayed out. As I was coming back up through the field with about 10 to go I got wrecked again and had to do a drive-through penalty.

Hall – P. 8, ran well, had trouble early with SRA not beeping, lost a lap as a result, got it back, lost again after getting caught up in wreck, got it back.  Raced to 8th

Ellis – Trade off dallara dash at charlotte and pickup cup at daytona, most of the day, saw kyle busch in one race

League / Hosted Races

  • Winter League
    1. Hall –  p17 caught up in late wreck, but was never higher than 12th
      • 2nd week p16, caution free, had to claw just to stay in 16th

OBRL ARCA Series

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

  • OBRL CUP Series–  
    • Brian P3 Probable my best run of the week. great pit stops terrible car for restrictor plate races

Final Thoughts

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. I’ll have the Chicken Dinner

Description

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

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

Links:

Old Show Notes – bit.ly/2CFeArM

Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge

Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ 

Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

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Episode 0310

12/16/2021 – How The West Was Won – Episode 0310

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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

READ THIS AT THE TOP OF EACH SHOW!!! 

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

Show Introduction

On todays show we are very happy to welcome special guest, iRacing Associate Producer Greg West to the show. We’ll delve back into the Mercedes W12 F1 car as the stories and reviews come in, and we will show you how you can vote for the best paint job of the year.

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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Special Guest

Guest Name

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? 

Guest Specific Questions:

  3.               
  5.  

Topics

Why iRacing’s Factory-Supported Mercedes F1 Car Is Such a Big Deal for Sim Racing

In an article from Car Bible they talk about why iRacing’s Factory-Supported Mercedes F1 Car Is Such a Big Deal for Sim Racing saying that, “It is the very first current F1 car to be released on a true simulator in general (the F1 series does not count), and one of a few F1 cars in sim racing to be developed with heavy assistance and technical support from the racing team that constructed it.”

https://twitter.com/carbibles/status/1468983662989430794?s=11

https://www.carbibles.com/why-iracings-factory-supported-mercedes-f1-car-is-such-a-big-deal-for-sim-racing/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5jrKExXZzw

Will Ford at Boosted Media produced a YouTube video in which he races in the new Mercedes W12 F1 car asks is the new Mercedes W12 1 car is Too Fast???

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

Beau Albert on his YouTube channel BiauAlbert Simracing tested the tires on the new Mercedes W12 F1 car after the conclusion of the F1 Series finale at Abu Dhabi and the tire differences that ultimately decided the World Championship.

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

Porsche Tag Heuer Esports Supercup

The fourth season of the Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup series is set to begin on February 5th.

https://twitter.com/porscheraces/status/1469351211941785601?s=11

2022 Season 1 Hotfix 2 Release Notes

Alex Gustafson posted the release notes for the second hotfix for season 1 of the 2022 year/

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/13657/2022-season-1-hotfix-2-release-notes-2021-12-13-01

LMP3 on the horizon?

AAron Webb asked in the forums of there’s any chance the LMP3 car will be released in time. Greg West responded to the thread that, “Sorry Aaron but we do not have an LMP3 in our current production plans.”

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/102548/#Comment_102548

Front Row Paints Livery

The Front Row Motorsports livery has been added to Trading Paints and is now available for upoading

https://www.tradingpaints.com/profile/693322/Front-Row-Motorsports


Golden hour at Knockhill

Some breathtaking views of the new Knockhill Racing Circuit at the ‘Golden hour’ as the sun sets on the race track.

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

Paint of the Year

Throughout December, vote in matchups from this year’s 48 Paint of the Week winners we selected throughout the year on Twitter. The winner will be crowned the 2021 Paint of the Year!

https://www.tradingpaints.com/poty

iRacing Expanding to Motorsports Development

Kickin’ The Tires had an online article describing iRacing’s expanding roll in motorsports development including topics such as Racecar Development, NASCAR Next Gen car R&D, Track and Car Debuts, and Track Design.

https://kickinthetires.net/esports/iracing-expanding-to-motorsports-development-kickin-the-tires/

Favorite Rookie Cars

iRacing asked members on Facebook what is your favorite rookie car?

Camera tips and tricks

Traxxion posted an article describing tips and tricks for the iRacing camera tool.

iRacing Camera Tool – Photography Tips and Tricks

World of Outlaws Week 5

Pennsylvania’s own Braden Eyler posted fast time in qualifying and won heat number 1 to take pole in the feature. New series points leader James Edens wins heat 3 to start in P3.

But just before the feature start James Edens gets struck by the disconnect bug and is only able to rejoin until after being a lap down. This after series leader from last week Alex Bergeron was disconnected in the feature and dropped him to 4th in the standings.

A large crash early in the feature near the front of the field takes out multiple drivers including Hayden Cardwell, which may have ended his hope of a series championship.

Cameron Merriman Takes the lead from Eyler early, but Eyler is able to work in the high line, reclaim the lead and hold on for his second career seres win with Merriman second and another Pennsylvania driver, Logan Rumsey finishing third.

Through sheer consistency, Cameron Merriman takes over the series lead with Alex Bergeron bouncing back to second and James Edens falling to third after the disconnect.

iRacers Lounge / Aftermath NYE Race

Don’t have a date for the clock striking midnight? Why not hang out with the guys of the iRacers Lounge Podcast and Aftermath and run some fun races. Check out the iRacers Lounge discord races will start around 8pm est

Endometriosis x RevolutionSimRacing – 24 Hours of Daytona Endurance Race

The event we are participating in will be a 24-hour race which will be held on the iRacing race simulation platform on Saturday 22nd Jan 2022 @ 2pm.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joe-zarkos

New Year New Chance 250

250 miles, 167 laps
– we will have a donations contest where the top donations made for a driver will get that drive an autographed #3 Dale Jr. Oreo elite diecast
– we will give away two diecasts during the race to fans in the chat.
– we will raffle off two tickets to a future Nascar race. tickets will be 25 bucks for 1 raffle ticket or 50 for 3.

10th Annual WINSTEL 400 – January 16th

The WINSTEL 400 returns once again for its 10 Annual race which was formerly known as the I’ve Got Ballz 400 for the biggest and longest running event at Daytona 2007 here on iRacing and all events will be LIVE on FTF.GG. Once again Emily Howe and @BrandonCruzDFS have joined on to sponsor the race, bringing this year’s total purse to $1,250 and NO ENTRY FEE. This year’s race will utilize the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series cars at Daytona 2007. Below you can find all of the info for the race, rules and how to register.

Date: January 16th, 7:30 PM ET

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12328/10th-annual-winstel-400-1-250-purse-january-16th-registration-info-rules

6 Hours at Daytona, Diabetes Charity Race

I want to announce a new charity event that will be put on by Freeky Fast Broadcasting. This charity event is to help raise awareness, and hopefully donations, for juvenile type-1 diabetes. The event will be a 6 hour endurance race at the Daytona Road Course, with the cars used in the iRacing Official 24hr race. this event will be held on January 7th, 2022 at 8PM EST. Additional information can be found at the links below.

Sign Ups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc61NlAzJA9FgJdYWlJ-q0bSfrKQAjWjtTITgWeJWyGy6reIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Event details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BOhcj-gj8xRtV92mKujNxbMiZNTwFSoyjGdm37AuipA/edit?usp=sharing

Discord: https://discord.gg/eGnPEyj4z8

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12522/6-hours-at-daytona-diabetes-charity-race

GZR Daytona 6h Charity/Practice Race 15/01/2022

Donation link: https://gofund.me/2b47b1db

Here’s what you need to know!

– Date: 15 January 2022, 18:00 GMT

– Cars: 2022 IMSA roster (LMP2 + GT3)

– Track: Daytona Road Course

– Event Format: 30m practice, 30m open qualifying and a 6 hour race.

GZR Daytona 6h for QUIET Netherlands Charity/Practice Race! Saturday January 15th, GZR will host a charity practice race at Daytona. It’s an ideal opportunity for your team to practice for the upcoming iRacing Daytona 24h! And best of all, entry to the event is completely FREE! We do run this race for charity, and we’ve set our goal at $250! Please donate as all proceedings will go to charity!

About QUIET Netherlands QUIET is an organization located in The Netherlands that fights poverty all over the country, by using their and local businesses’ assets to organize things for people that don’t have a lot to spend. You can help their cause, by donating anything you can miss.

Event Information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WP5FY3o_bnV8JsiOoHeTKaMMyrVkcqTUYAnWH_tGMfA/edit?resourcekey=null#gid=1618128775

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12365/gzr-daytona-6h-charity-practice-race-15-01-2022

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Company Review – Racetech

Racetech is an online store selling components for your sim, or real, cockpit including seats, belts and other products.

https://racetech-usa.com/shop/index.php?route=common/home

OBP Motorsports Pedal System

OBP’ new Motorsport Pedal System will be coming soon

https://www.instagram.com/p/CW5oD-vMhjE/?utm_medium=share_sheet

KRE Win Pv3 sim racing pedals

Now available for pre order are the KRE Win Pv3 sim racing pedals to be released in Jan/Feb starting at 360 euros

https://www.kre-sim.eu/kre-win-pv3-sim-racing-pedals/

Listener Eric Whiting Sends In – DIY Mega

From listener Eric Whiting is the eRacing-Lab DIY Mega motion actuator system for $2650

https://eracing-lab.com/products/diy-mega-1

Sim Racing Studio Hurricane Wind Kit Review

Barry Rowland reviews the Sim Racing Studio Hurricane Wind Kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv8QT0_pb-Q

https://www.simracingstudio.com/

Sim Lab Vario Vesa Mount Review

The Sim Pit Youtube Channel reviews the Vario Vesa Mount

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98A4gPvNtqU

Heusinkveld LED Neon Sign

Heusinkveld now is offering in their merch shop a neon ‘Heusinkveld’ sign to light up your sim room/ mancave

https://heusinkveld.com/shop/merchandise/led-sign/

Sim Racing Builds

Sim Racing Builds are building a 3D Printed full size 1:1 RedBull RB16 Simulator at Full Sail University with their awesome students in the Simulation & Visualization B.S. Degree Program.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/simracingbuilds/permalink/1336683983455615/

In-Car Sim Rig

Simracing Setup posted on their Instagram page a sim racing rig in the passenger seat of a real car.

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

The APEX Formula

The APEX Formula is a tubular, full motion rig in a formula style cockpit

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXRoVJVl–o/?utm_medium=share_sheet

FANATEC DD KILL SWITCH MOUNT

Sim Makerz sells a Fanatec DD Kill switch to munt on your 80/20 profile rig.

https://www.simmakerz.com/fr/accueil/46-122-fanatec-dd-kill-switch-mount.html

Results

Official Series

Fri open: Tally

  • Ellis –   pI’m embarrassed. It’s weird I can start anywhere in the field and get to the front with a couple laps but when I get to the very front I’m so fricking loose I can’t stand it
  • Rochette P
  • Greg – pwrecked 

Hall – P 19. Top split  Taken out at end as a innocent bystander, but inexperience with the car at that track was what kept me in the wrong place to start.

  1. Mike –
    • Thurs and Fri Night – F1 at Hockenheim 
    • GT3’s Charlotte Oval
    • Radicals at Spa
    • Pro 4 – figure 8 at irwidale
    • 360’s at Eldora
    • Street Stocks at USA Dirt
    • The Wednesday, trade off dallara dash and pickup cup

  Brian P18 Michigan Probably top 5 speed, but got a passing under yellow black flag when a car blew up in front of me 


League / Hosted Races

Hall –  p8, fighting for p5, made a mistake on last lap trying to get back behind p5 before p7 got to my outside and knocked him loose.  We both recovered but I cost him 2 spots.

  • Saturday – SIM 500 eSports Racing League Throwback ARCA Series
    1. Arca Car at Atlanta
      • Mike -p2 – caution at 20 of 80 me and Hamih allagher pitted for our only set of tires – went green from there, good to go on fuel by 1.5 laps, just couldn’t catch hamish but still a great finish after my embarrassment the night before.
      • Chris Scales -p got doored laps down
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian- North Wilkesboro P9 had some decent speed, but self spun recovered to a top 10

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

Brian P 4 Had a good run. Tried a different pit strategy than the leaders but wound up evening out.

iRacing IROC Challenge Series Season 4

  •      Kyle P-  Tonight we Visit the Last Great Colosseum.

Final Thoughts

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. How the West was won

Description

On todays show we are very happy to welcome special guest, iRacing Associate Producer Greg West to the show. We’ll delve back into the Mercedes W12 F1 car as the stories and reviews come in, and we will show you how you can vote for the best paint job of the year. So sit back, relax and join 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: 

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

Links:

Old Show Notes – bit.ly/2CFeArM

Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge

Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ 

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12/9/2021 – F1’s New Home – Episode 0309

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Show Introduction

It’s week thirteen everyone, and you know what that means,,,new cars, tracks and more. And we’ll cover it all. We’ll catch you up with it all including how well iRacing compares to it’s real-world counterpart. A bomb was dropped in the world of the Porsche Supercup Series and we’ll cover some new hardware including one of the most plush rigs we’ve ever seen.

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Special Guest

Guest Name

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? 

Guest Specific Questions:

  3.               
  5.  

Topics

Pre-Build Hype

iRacing Tweeted out some pre-build hype in anticipation of the 2022 season 1 build including an introduction of the Honda Civic Type R and the Hyundai Elantra CN7 with an accompanying video reveal.

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1466433334935011333?s=11

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1466890925859352579?s=11

Steve Myers thanked Bryan Herta Autosport and LA Honda World for their help they provided in getting those cars built.

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1466892294615928835?s=11

https://www.iracing.com/honda-and-hyundai-touring-cars-coming-to-iracing-for-2022-season-1/

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1467954499675373572?s=11

Listener Eric Whiting Sends In

Listener Eric Whiting sent in a Tweet from Coanda Simsport announcing the withdrawal of returning champion Josh Rogers as well as Mitchell deJong, Martin Kronke, Mack Bakkum and Tommy Ostgaard from the Tag Heuer Porsche Supercup Series.

https://twitter.com/CoandaSimsport/status/1466754089837117444?t=mtyp2KGduUMUQIDZHNo6xw&s=09

Dial 1-800

Tom Wilcox from the iRacing community saw a phone number for a Chevy dealership on a billboard at Texas Motor Speedway. He decided to give it a call and got a real surprise

iRacing – Braking Tips

Dori N on his YouTube channel has a video discussing braking tips in a series of iRacing instructional videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUGBL4FY4m0

just got yeeted

eRacr.gg tweeted a video of Landon Cassill’s elimination LCQC race.

https://twitter.com/eracr_gg/status/1466627763683528706?s=11

2022 Season 1 Release Notes

iRacing 2022 Season 1 has the green flag! This major season release adds a pair of new touring cars, the Honda Civic Type R and the Hyundai Elantra N TC, as well as the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance racing machine. The iRacing horizon has expanded to include Scotland’s Knockhill Racing Circuit, Watkins Glen International has been fully re-built with brand new 2021 scan data, and the Porsche Experience Center at the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is open for business with four new track configurations! iRacing also adds a new tire scuffing visual effect, and a “Ready to Race!” button to help everyone get back to the action even faster. Our AI Drivers have been busy training up on three new vehicles and NINETEEN new track configurations, and they’re ready to give you a run for the gold. Welcome to iRacing 2022 Season 1!

Season highlights include:

  • Honda Civic Type R
  • Hyundai Elantra N TC
  • Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit
  • Watkins Glen International (Fully re-scanned and re-built for 2021)
  • Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg – 4 New Track Configurations for the Porsche Experience Center
  • Tire Scuffing Visual Effect
  • New “Ready to Race!” Button in the Simulator
  • New Damage Model has been enabled on the Dirt Street Stock, Honda Civic Type R
  • Hyundai Elantra N TC, and the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance
  • AI Racing for THREE New Cars (Dallara IR18, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Elantra N TC)
  • AI Racing at NINETEEN New Track Configurations (Charlotte Motor Speedway – All 6 Non-Rallycross Road Configs, Homestead Miami Speedway – Indy Oval, Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Oval and IndyCar Oval, Knockhill Racing Circuit – All 4 Road Configs, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway – Oval, Watkins Glen International – All 4 Configs, World Wide Technology Raceway – Oval)

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12796/2022-season-1-release-notes-2021-12-06-03

Goodbye Glen

SYM TV posted a Legacy Watkins Glen send-off to the tune of ‘Amazing Grace’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3C55U9VeDQ

Porsche Experience Center

iRacing posted the introduction video of the new Porsche Experience Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGramIaqJy0

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance

iRacing introduces the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1468241573305540621?s=11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XzUVtfrT4M

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

Watkins Glen International – Rescanned and Rebuilt

The fully rebuilt from the ground up, Watkins Glen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ftjzb8Ny6k

Contender

Justin Melillo reported that Dylan Ault has put himself in a good spot to make the Coke Series after a big win at Dover.

https://twitter.com/justinmelillo/status/1468418065608105987?s=11

The World of Outlaws Week 3- Bristol

James Edens Takes the win at the first Bristol dirt race in the series’ history. Second is Hayden Cardwell third is Alex Bergeron, (Jason Sherman) Bergeron extends the series lead to 19 points.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=928335861409626&extid=NS-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C

Week 4- Eldora

James Edens goes back-to back with a photo finish last lap pass to get by Harden Cardwell with Evan Seay taking third. Edens takes over the points lead after Alex Bergeron looses connection in the last ten laps of the race.

New F1 Side by Side

Dani Elgarbay posted a side by side view from the drivers view of the new Mercedes F1 car cockpit view and the similarities are amazing

https://twitter.com/danielgarbay/status/1468660890304143368?s=11

Knockhill Racing Circuit

New content video from the iRacing YouTube channel of the new Knockhill Racing Circuit

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

2022 Season 1 Hotfix 1 Release Notes

The first Hotfix For 2022 Season 1 has been released, and here’s the details

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/13141/2022-season-1-hotfix-1-release-notes-2021-12-08-02

2022 Season 1 Schedule

The 2022 Season 1 schedule has been released

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/98170#Comment_98170

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034148/uploads/Y67RGTZP9LN0/2022s1.pdf

2022 Season 1 Hotfix 1 Release – Dec 9th

The service was down for the deployment of the season 1 hotfix at 8;00 am est

Alex Gustafson Posts: 

Downtime:

  • iRacing.com will be coming down for deployment of the 2022 Season 1 Hotfix 1 Release, Thursday, December 9th, beginning at 08:00am EST.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/13044/2022-season-1-hotfix-1-release-december-9th-1300utc-0800est

INSANE Nurburgring Lap Onboard – 4:54:40

iRacing posted an insane video of Dallara Championship driver Ben Fuller who put down a 4:54:40 lap at the Nurburgring in the iR-01 car

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

RIP Cecil Green

Johnathan Dickert posted that member Cecil Green sadly passed away this week. Vincent Crow said that Cecily was, “one of the funniest and cleanest competitors on iRacing.”

10th Annual WINSTEL 400 – January 16th

The WINSTEL 400 returns once again for its 10 Annual race which was formerly known as the I’ve Got Ballz 400 for the biggest and longest running event at Daytona 2007 here on iRacing and all events will be LIVE on FTF.GG. Once again Emily Howe and @BrandonCruzDFS have joined on to sponsor the race, bringing this year’s total purse to $1,250 and NO ENTRY FEE. This year’s race will utilize the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series cars at Daytona 2007. Below you can find all of the info for the race, rules and how to register.

Date: January 16th, 7:30 PM ET

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12328/10th-annual-winstel-400-1-250-purse-january-16th-registration-info-rules

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12572/1250-purse-no-entry-fee-10th-annual-winstel-400-january-16th

6 Hours at Daytona, Diabetes Charity Race

I want to announce a new charity event that will be put on by Freeky Fast Broadcasting. This charity event is to help raise awareness, and hopefully donations, for juvenile type-1 diabetes. The event will be a 6 hour endurance race at the Daytona Road Course, with the cars used in the iRacing Official 24hr race. this event will be held on January 7th, 2022 at 8PM EST. Additional information can be found at the links below.

Sign Ups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc61NlAzJA9FgJdYWlJ-q0bSfrKQAjWjtTITgWeJWyGy6reIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Event details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BOhcj-gj8xRtV92mKujNxbMiZNTwFSoyjGdm37AuipA/edit?usp=sharing

Discord: https://discord.gg/eGnPEyj4z8

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12522/6-hours-at-daytona-diabetes-charity-race

GZR Daytona 6h Charity/Practice Race 15/01/2022

GZR Daytona 6h for QUIET Netherlands Charity/Practice Race! Saturday January 15th, GZR will host a charity practice race at Daytona. It’s an ideal opportunity for your team to practice for the upcoming iRacing Daytona 24h! And best of all, entry to the event is completely FREE! We do run this race for charity, and we’ve set our goal at $250! Please donate as all proceedings will go to charity!

Donation link: https://gofund.me/2b47b1db

Here’s what you need to know!

– Date: 15 January 2022, 18:00 GMT

– Cars: 2022 IMSA roster (LMP2 + GT3)

– Track: Daytona Road Course

– Event Format: 30m practice, 30m open qualifying and a 6 hour race.

About QUIET Netherlands QUIET is an organization located in The Netherlands that fights poverty all over the country, by using their and local businesses’ assets to organize things for people that don’t have a lot to spend. You can help their cause, by donating anything you can miss.

Visit https://quiet.nl/ for more info (use a translator)

Discord link for sign up: https://discord.link/gzr

Event Information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WP5FY3o_bnV8JsiOoHeTKaMMyrVkcqTUYAnWH_tGMfA/edit?resourcekey=null#gid=1618128775

Entry List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WP5FY3o_bnV8JsiOoHeTKaMMyrVkcqTUYAnWH_tGMfA/edit?resourcekey=null#gid=1432638854

Event Rules & Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yiATfH64O7Fb_ea9JvLDduzGPpYA3PKu30UsmCVs65U/edit#

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12365/gzr-daytona-6h-charity-practice-race-15-01-2022

ASRA Bathurst Challenge

Friday, December 17th:

Free Practice 1: 8:00pm-9:00pm (60 Min.)

ASRA Support Race – Pro2 Lite: 9:00pm-10:00pm (6 Laps)

ASRA Support Race – VW TDi Cup: 10:00pm-11:00pm (9 Laps)

Saturday, December 18th:

ASRA Support Race – Stock Car Showdown: 10:00pm-11:00pm (12 Laps)

Free Practice 2: 11:00pm-1:00am (120 Min.)

Sunday, December 19th:

Free Practice 3: 7:30pm-8:30pm (60 Min.)

Qualifying: 8:30pm-8:55pm (25 Min.)

Race: 9:00pm-11:00pm (43 Laps)

TO SIGN UP: Head to the “Sign Up” section of the ASRA Discord to join the action!

Link: discord.gg/vxhZPMPUvF

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12352/asra-bathurst-challenge

2021 Chili Bowl Nationals

Date: December 13th – December 18th

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 & 15:00 GMT)

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12389/iracing-presents-2021-chili-bowl-nationals

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

Affiliate link or use the code IRACERSLOUNGE for 10% off at SIMCOACHES.COM

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Gran Turismo DD PRO

Fanatec offers their new Gran Turismo DD Pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA4_qbIMAeQ

start

https://gtddpro.fanatec.com/

New Cammus DD Wheel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_65k5OfXW-Y

https://cammus.com/sim-racing-2/

“lounge chair”

Lusco Motors will be releasing their line of RCC plush, formula style racing rig.

https://www.facebook.com/100000323267624/posts/4687577527929643/?sfnsn=mo

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXPBekktw3L/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series


League / Hosted Races

  • Winter League
    1. Ellis – p wrecked

Hall –  p9, Nashville is now the best racing on larger tracks cause Package

  • Man Cave After Dark Thursday Night Truck League
    • Mike – last
  • Saturday – SIM 500 eSports Racing League Throwback ARCA Series
    1. Arca Car at Tally
      • Mike -p almost – We were in a good spot going into the stops right behind chris -then he sped getting onto pit road – so he ended up lapped – then i was in contention, but got wrecked near the end
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian- Milwaukee Mile  P7  started p4 was running top 5.  Tried a two stop run but a late caution ruined my strategy

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

  • Git R Done Racing

Tyler P-10 Started in the back and quickly drove into the top 10 before first pit stops. Has a really fast car on old tires and saved a good bit of fuel. Led some laps under cycles and Ran around 5th most of the race till got caught up in a wreck from a driver that his VR went out. Limped to a P10 finish with heavy damage. Just glad I was fast and competitive especially at Dover

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. F1’s New Home

Description

It’s week thirteen everyone, and you know what that means,,,new cars, tracks and more. And we’ll cover it all. We’ll catch you up with it all including how well iRacing compares to it’s real-world counterpart. A bomb was dropped in the world of the Porsche Supercup Series and we’ll cover some new hardware including one of the most plush rigs we’ve ever seen. So sit back, relax and join 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: 

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

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Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge

Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ 

Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

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Episode 0308

12/2/2021 – Stop Making Easy Cars – Episode 0308

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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

READ THIS AT THE TOP OF EACH SHOW!!! 

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

Show Introduction

It’s the calm before the storm, quarterly build is next week, so we will talk about new content coming. Tons of other stories and plenty of hardware topics too. And find out what else Mike ended up adding to his rig this week. Come Join us in the Lounge!

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..

TITLE SPONSOR READ:

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Special Guest

Guest Name

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? 

Guest Specific Questions:

  3.               
  5.  

Topics

Nascar practice, qualifying return in 2022

Nascar announced the return of practice and qualifying with a different format then we’ve seen, and ask if it will be coming to iRacing

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/11/19/nascar-announces-practice-qualifying-return-in-2022-with-knockout-style-format/

IMB Racewear

IBM Racewear has sim racing team apparel that is customizable with your own lettering.

https://www.imbracewear.com/pages/virtual-racing-school

https://www.imbracewear.com/pages/sim-wear

 2022 Season 1 Content

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1465790946612858891?s=11

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1464332525069910022?s=11

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1464655409063645184?s=11

https://traxion.gg/first-look-at-iracings-knockhill-racing-circuit-updated-watkins-glen-intl/

https://traxion.gg/first-look-at-iracings-knockhill-racing-circuit-updated-watkins-glen-intl/

Mooncar 24

The Mooncar 24hour Charity race was able to raise over $6k for Toys for Tots. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

https://twitter.com/itsmoonhead/status/1462238034095747082

Known issue with AI Seasons

Staffer Michael Hinkle posted in the forums that there is a known bug affecting the use of AI seasons.  If a user creates and races in an AI season session they will currently have to wait for the entire race to complete, AI cars to pit and exit the sim before results will be generated for that session. If they do not wait for these results to be generated the AI season will not advance to the next race. The team is working on a solution to this problem.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/11845/known-issue-with-ai-seasons

Using iRacing To Show Off the Goods

https://twitter.com/woodbrothers21/status/1462828353111662595?s=11

helps a fellow competitor

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1463239609811357703

World of Outlaws week 3

Clash at the Coliseum

iRacing has wrapped up their testing with Coke series drivers and the track is ready to go. eSport announcer Justin Prince asked Steve Myers in the Twitter comments when it will be available. Myers said their targeting the week leading up to the race.

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1463303613514715142?s=11

A new dev tracker is in town [Mike]

Cedric Gibrat announced in the forums that he has created his own dev tracker

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12111/a-new-dev-tracker-is-in-town

https://devtrackir.herokuapp.com/

Black Friday Last Call

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1461369737938669577?s=11


Taylor gets Schooled by a Pro

F1 Driver Fernando Alonso gives someone named Taylor some iRacing tips

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWq0whtvDYl/

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Thanksgiving Classic triumph

https://twitter.com/jrmotorsports/status/1465365928250597383?s=11

https://twitter.com/earnhardtkelley/status/1465071940960407566?s=11

The Sim Racer | Official Trailer (2022) [Anthony]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WuhIPj4ZLM

New vs Old! – Porsche 991 vs 992 Cup Car

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

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FastTrack Trucks League

FastTrack is pleased to announce we are expanding to a fixed setup Truck division. We are looking for clean, respectful and COMMITTED drivers to join us. We are looking for a title sponsor to join us. https://discord.gg/7tGB4QbAUd

https://www.facebook.com/102107211726370/posts/324586976145058/?d=n

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Rexing Formula Wheel “Mayaris”

The new Rexing Formula Wheel “Mayaris” in now available for orders.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWDmQyFN51_/?utm_medium=share_sheet

R Seat P1 Cockpit Review

The Sim Racing Garage reviewed the R Seat P1 cockpit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTHHmDBoW0c

Visor, The Software for Drivers

Sim Coaches users can now download Visor and begin tuning and calibrating their pedals across all racing games on their PC. Fine tune braking graphs or throttle curves to go faster than your competition.

https://www.facebook.com/106379631042055/posts/418744463138902/?d=n

A new benchmark is about to be set

Trackracer posted a teaser on Twitter saying, “a new benchmark is about to be set” regarding what looks like a new 80/20 profile rig.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWMbXA4voJz/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Varjo @ Augmented World Expo 2021

Varjo showed off their impressive XR-3 VR Headset at the Augments World Expo

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWL-Q2UvQPJ/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Virtual Reality Racing Club

Virtual Reality Racing Club is a UK website for Sim Rigs, Driver Coaching and all things sim motorsports.

https://virtualrealityracingclub.com/

$7500 Race Rig

Jaryd ‘Summit1g’ Lazar Shows his new $7500 race rig built from ground up. He also mentioned that he brought a special guest on to his iRacing stream, Indy Car champion Tony Kanaan, to help the creator improve his racing skills. 

  • Next Level Racing GTtrack Cockpit – $937.00
  • Next Level Racing FGT Elite Quad Monitor Stand – $800.00
  • Logitech G920 Driving Wheel and Pedals – $300.00
  • Elgato Streamdeck – $150.00
  • 4x HP X24ih IPS Gaming Monitor – $1020.00
  • Sim Racing PC – $1500.00
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/summit1g-unveils-impressive-7500-sim-racing-rig-1698432/?amp

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/summit1g-unveils-impressive-7500-sim-racing-rig-1698432/?amp

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/indy-star-tony-kanaan-helps-summit1g-dominate-in-iracing-1700059/

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/indy-star-tony-kanaan-helps-summit1g-dominate-in-iracing-1700059/

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/summit1g-lando-norris-iracing-showdown-twitch-1704243/?amp

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/summit1g-lando-norris-iracing-showdown-twitch-1704243/?amp

irSidekick Controls (free app)

Martin Lanza posted the irSidekick which is an application that provides a graphical way to save and switch controls.cfg files. People who have multiple wheels, with different control assignments and use these wheels on the same car either have to reassign controls or save/copy controls.cfg files, both methods are clunky and tedious.

Program Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JccXnG5hXhRmK7xlXcGUaij3NDQXY9Af/view?usp=sharing

FAQ, Support & new releases via discord: https://discord.gg/vn8MG9hw

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Youtube Tutorial: https://youtu.be/D5SoRBpEQ5U

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/11698/irsidekick-controls-free-app#latest

Tribute to Ayrton Senna rig

FinSimRacing posted on their YouoTube Channel an Ayrton Senna themed tribute rig.

https://youtu.be/shCeRObstgE

Rig Review

Teleios unveils its impressive simulation rig

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

Asetek SimSports Invicta Hydraulic Sim Racing Pedals

Asetek is taking preorders for their new Invicta Hydraulic Pedals and there is a review on Boosted Media’s YouTube Channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQV7AyCox_E

https://www.asetek.com/simsports/

Head Motion Sway

Frex Simulations offers their Head Motion Sway System where you can feel a lateral G force according to your simulation software.

FREX Head Motion Sway

https://frex.com/store/product/headmotionsway/

CSL Steering Wheel BMW

The new CSL Steering Wheel BMW features a unique BMW-designed graphic, details in a gorgeous copper color, and a very attractive price. Available for pre-order now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxJq4-yLYBA

https://twitter.com/fanatec/status/1462361850973200386

https://fanatec.com/eu-en/steering-wheels/csl-steering-wheel-bmw

Simforge Mark-1 Pedal Set New Updates

Barry Rowland reviews the Simforge Engineering Mark-1 Pedal Set with their new upodates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgkmeQWlW4

https://simforge.in/shop/product/mark1/

The New Fanatec CSL Load Cell Kit Brake Pedal Review

Chris Haye posted on his YouTube Channel a review of the new Fanatec CSL Load Cell Kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu4eurLbv-0

Sim Shaker Jet Pad

Sergios Shop is a Russian company that offers their Sim Shaker Jet Pad, a haptic feedback with 8 vibrating motors placed throughout the pad.

8 mini transducers here at the green Xs. You can literally feel EVERY slide, from every angle.

$320, ships from Russia. Arrives in 3 weeks, and Andre is awesome to work with. USB, no sound card needed.

https://andres-shop.simshaker.com/jetpad-jetseat/52-vibrating-pad-simshaker-jetpad.html

https://sergio-shop.simshaker.com/en/

PC Tower Cart With RGB

On the Etsy site, seller Omridge is offering a Matte White PC Tower Cart with RGB at a discounted price of $107.99 reduced from $134.99

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1087290912/matte-white-pc-tower-cart-with-rgb

Sim-Lab in Micro Center

Micro Center, the retail computer electronics store, will now be offering a selected range of Simlab products.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWny7BFNYtg/?utm_medium=share_sheet

ONE3 Speed Circle Track Button Box

One Three Speed offers their GenOne Button Box Signature Edition. They features a glare-resistant faceplate and a complete signature button layout. Their 22 function button boxes are built with oval track racers in mind to help them quickly and easily manage their in-car adjustments as well as pit stop strategies with one-push controls, selling for $229.

https://www.onethreespeed.com/products/iracing-button-boxes

https://www.onethreespeed.com/shop#!/GenOne-Button-Box-Signature-Edition/p/411072700/category=118450048

Introducing the Trak Racer TR120

https://www.facebook.com/292133320833716/posts/4531592486887757/?d=n

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Micro Center, the store for all your racing sim needs

https://twitter.com/tonykanaan/status/1465644781711863809?s=11

My New Cockpit Build Thread – The iRacers Lounge Edition

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/92638/#Comment_92638

Results

Official Series


League / Hosted Races

  • FastTrack Sim Racing League – 

 David – p 3 , really good on a long run, could make passes low when others liked to run high, also if you dive someone three wide, and drive to deep you can’t stay low without braking in the gas zone, contract will happen

  • Winter League
    1. Ellis – p wrecked

Hall –  wrecked by someone not paying attention

  • Git R Done Racing

Tyler P 5 – had a great time drafting with Brian and even got to draft with Chris. Missed hitting the clutch all the way on the last pit stop which set Brian and I back but we raced back up.

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 the calm before the storm, quarterly build is next week, so we will talk about new content coming. Tons of other stories and plenty of hardware topics too. And find out what else Mike ended up adding to his rig this week. Come Join us in the Lounge!

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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Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

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iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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

READ THIS AT THE TOP OF EACH SHOW!!! 

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

Show Introduction

On this week’s show I took the iRacers Lounge on the road to do a spot interview with Kyle Busch and Travis Pastrana at the Nitro Rallycross event at Wild Horse Pass. The World of Outlaw Championship Series began this week and we crown Champions in the Dallara iR01 Championships and the World Rallycross Championships. All that plus new hardware and what’s coming up for Black Friday.

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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Special Guest

Guest Name

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? 

Guest Specific Questions:

  3.               
  5.  

Topics

Getting iRacer interviews for our listeners at Nitro Rallycross

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CWR7XWCJ-wW/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Has iRacing been in Norway?

Box This Lap’s website asked if iRacing has visited Norway. If the rumor is true they speculate that the most likely tracks to make their jump to the simulator would be Valerbanen or Rudskogen

https://boxthislap.org/has-iracing-been-in-norway/

15th to 1st

On the iRacing official Instagram, they posted a video of member D J McCabe making his way from 15th to first at Talladega

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWOLGhnDxK2/?utm_medium=share_sheet

SARA Fall Brawl [Adam]

iRacing World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Championship Series | Round 1 at Volusia [Brian/Mike]

  • Heat race winners were top qualifier Blake Matjoulis, Kendal Tucker, Alex Bergeron and Cameron Merriman
  • Heat 3 shake-up  Last years series runner up, Hayden Cardwell crashes on first lap and is relegated to the C Main
  • Carwell gets involved in another lap 1 incident and can’t recover to make the main event leaving him out of the points.
  • JD ‘Hollywood’ Brown, another series contender, suffers a connection drop and also gets no points 
  • Series announcer and former show guest Chase Raudman confirmed the scanning of Port Royal Speedway
  • They interviewed Brian Carter CEO of World Racing Group, the premier sanctioning body for Feature event dirt track racing in the United States and Canada
  • In the Feature Race Blake Matjoulis goes wire to wire, leading all 35 laps to take the victory with Alex Bergeron finishing second and Cameron Merriman in third.  Matjoulis, a former World of Outlaws Late Model Champion, is a Rookie in the Sprint Cars and claims his stake to dethrone Alex Bergeron in the championship.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWT9-9-jP-b/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyTi9_nyKwE

Monday Night Racing League

Kyle Busch takes the win in the Rowdy Energy Monday Night Racing League race at Michigan

https://twitter.com/PodiumeSports/status/1460438410942836736

BIGGEST sale of the year

Black Friday sale reminder for the biggest discounts of the year

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1460269895980134405?s=11

E-Sports Weekly

E-Sports Weekly is an online, newspaper style weekly periodical developed by Jay Scalice and partner Brayden Goddard for an added level of immersion for the iRacing enthusiast.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=103571368821039&id=102274468950729&m_entstream_source=timeline&ref=page_internal

The Short History Of iRacing

Robin Truswell put together a forum post with a brief history of iRacing including the first known iRacing review video on Inside Sim Racing with, now host of the Sim Pit YouTube Channel Suan Cole.

How would you like these stats from Gregor Huttu in the Skip Barber series in 2008?

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/11745/the-short-history-of-iracing

Rx World Championship Finale

Vicente Salas won his first Rallycross World Championship race in the series finale at Charlotte, while Jon Robertson takes home the iRacing Rx World Championship title.

https://twitter.com/vicente_salas14/status/1461115804208930818?s=11

https://twitter.com/apexracingteam/status/1461106761767792647

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1461107246377619466

Who Deserves a SIMMY

You can vote now for the winner of the VCO Simmy award for 2021 year’s best eSport SIm Racer as well as other sim sport catagories.

https://twitter.com/vcosimmyawards/status/1460987496234377218?s=11

Release notes for Season 4 Patch 4

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1460972170713174023?s=11

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000162589-2021-season-4-patch-4-release-notes-2021-11-10-03-

eNASCAR Contender Series (Pro)

Donovan Strauss takes the checker flag in the eNascar Contender Series at Auto Club

https://twitter.com/dstrauss51/status/1460817391047303173?s=11

10 Hours of Suzuka Stats

Rob Crouch has posted the stats for the 10 hours of Suzuka special event.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/11340/10-hours-of-suzuka-stats

iRacing Top 10 Highlights – October 2021

iRacing posted the Top Ten Highlights for October

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzRgX-U8UYs

Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship

In Round 9, the penultimate round of the Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix World Championship at Suzuka, Maarten van Loozenoord won his 6th of nine races to close to within 2 points of series leader Peter Berryman with one race at the Hungaroring to go.

https://twitter.com/r8g_maarten/status/1458896038820040704?s=11

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1458890450983698432?s=11

Round 10 Hungaroring

Peter Berryman picked up his third win of the season and the title of Inaugural Champion of the Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship at the Hungaroring Circuit after a tough points battle with Marten van Loozenoord, who finished the race in third. \

Listener Follow Up

  • Name: Mark Coffman
  • Message: That Tuesday Morning Wake-up portion of last night’s show was more than likely from the Dinner With Racers Podcast iRacing League. They have crazy car/track combinations every week. That race was the 2009 CoT, Gen 6 Cup car, IR18 in one class and Formula Vee’s in their own class at the same time at iRacing Super Speedway. They have real world racers racing with us regular racers week in week out. It’s a great time. This week was GT3, McLaren F1 in one class and Pro Two Lite trucks in another class on the figure 8 at Irwindale. You guys should check it out. They broadcast 1 of the races each week on YouTube.

iRacing Setup Stream – NASCAR Next Gen at Phoenix

iRacing posted their setup live stream with their Vehicle Dynamic Specialists for the next Gen Cup Cars at Phoenix on the iRacing YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkUV9x3_yxo

The Apex Racing Sim Centre

In 2022 the Apex Sim Centre will open to, “allow our pro athletes the chance to work together and maximize results like never before. The best preparation, equipment, and software thanks to our partners will help find the marginal gains needed at the top level, while providing a venue that will be open to use by the Sim Racing community.” according their press release.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJU3LAN5db/?utm_medium=share_sheet

https://apexracingteam.co.uk/

Reminder – Winter Derby

iRacing released the notes for the 2021 Winter Derby Late Model Race held at Five Flags Speedway.

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/11409/iracing-presents-the-2021-fixed-setup-winter-derby#latest

Esports Driver of the Year

Traxion.GG also is taking your votes for the Esports Driver of the Year to be announced on December 19th at the AutoSports Awards

https://twitter.com/traxiongg/status/1458464719535280135?s=11

New Car InBound?

In a Tweet from Marshall Pruett, Corvette Racing has confirmed that they are working on a GT3 program, which always makes us question….

https://twitter.com/marshallpruett/status/1458827234697900032?s=11

I’m giving away

iRacing Senior Broadcast Producer/Director Drew Adamson gave away 15 iRacing hats and 3 month subscriptions last weekend at turn 10 at the Petit Le Mans IMSA race at Road At;anta

https://twitter.com/thedrewadamson/status/1459545215891652618?s=11

#LCQC

Registration for Landon Cassill’s Qualifying Challenge is now open and the event fprmat has been posted

Registration opens on November 17th, so start your practice runs now. We’ll see you on Twitch on December 1st! #LCQC

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https://www.facebook.com/104000608018181/posts/422127942872111/?d=n

https://twitter.com/eracr_gg/status/1460962507523342342?s=11

Listener League

https://twitter.com/woscrl/status/1459403551122370563?s=11

Event is for family members of iRacing account holders who are 15y/o and under

Registration is now open for this 1 time only iRacing Pre-approved live broadcasted event November 24th race starting at 7:30 pm eastern in the free Global MX-5 cars at free Legacy Michigan track. There will be no cost for this event.Please register ASAP because spots will be limited. This event is for family members of iRacing account holders who are 15y/o and under.***To register send a league application to 3f Media league # 7677 and include your family members name and age in the comments of the league request.*** If you have any questions regarding this please direct them to me 3F Media and I will be more than happy to answer them. Have a blessed day and remember “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

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https://www.facebook.com/1565571990374134/posts/3022035568061095/?d=n

Git’r Done Racing

Git’r Done Racing is a new iRacing League started by Pete (KokoPuffs) Kopko that is recruiting clean, respectful racers looking for good comradery and great racing. They are running races in the Gen 6 Cup Cars on Sunday nights at 9PM est. Drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old and have an iRating of under 3500.

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

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Hardware/Software

Results

Official Series

Mike Mazda cup Oran Prk – started p 20 got to 13th but dq’d out

Mike carb cup – charlotte – p1


League / Hosted Races

  • Winter League
    1. Ellis – p30 – was 27th when people started pitting under green on final run – decided nothing to lose stay out waiting for a caution – cycled up to 10th, pitted when out of fuel, and caution as I rolled onto pit lane. Ended up lap down fighting for lucky dog and took it 3 wide but the inside guy clipped apron just a hair, and we touched spun. 

Hall – p27 was running 20ish last pit stop made a mistake rushing in, Mike was out of gas, wasn’t sure if I could pass him or not and in the process I shifted into 1st and hurt the engine.

  • Man Cave After Dark Thursday Night Truck League
  • Saturday – SIM 500 eSports Racing League Throwback ARCA Series
    1. Arca Car at vegas
      • Mike – started p19 finished p17. 28 drivers in a caution free race i pitted right at the halfway mark.  Which Short Pitted everyone else a couple laps. 
      • Chris Scales -p19. Stayed out and didn’t pay it until it was out of gas so led some laps. 
  • OBRL ARCA Series 
    1. Brian- Chicagoland P6,  Solid race all round. Not aggressive on restarts, faster on the long runs.

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series

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  • OBRL Metro Ford CUP Series–  
    • Brian Daytona P20. Full field  got involved in an early incident and couldn’t keep up the pace
  • Git R Done Racing
  1. Brian Phoenix P6 – Fell out of the front of the pack when a blinking car messed me up. While in the back t-boned the heck out of a crashing car.  Lucky we had a fast repair and was able to work my way up to 6th

Tyler P 12  It was fun racing and I had a blast. My last race (hopefully) with the OG27.   I’m excited for the Lady n Black next week.

Final Thoughts

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Description

On this week’s show I took the iRacers Lounge on the road to do a spot interview with Kyle Busch and Travis Pastrana at the Nitro Rallycross event at Wild Horse Pass. The World of Outlaw Championship Series began this week and we crown Champions in the Dallara iR01 Championships and the World Rallycross Championships. All that plus new hardware and what’s coming up for Black Friday. So sit back, relax and join 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

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

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