Episode 0446

8/1/2023 – Mind The Gap – Episode 0446

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics



Show Introduction

On today’s show we recap the last ENASCAR Coke Series race before the playoffs, see which NASCAR driver has a new sim rig, take a trip down memory lane as iRacing discusses NASCAR 25, is the latest news the final nail in Fanatec’s coffin, see if Max is done with sim racing and make sure you check that relative box, you may find yourself racing with a rising star.

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…




Topics



Will These Three Pro Tips Make You Faster?

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

1/ The way I thought about the throttle. If you can be flat out u should be flat out.

2/ downshifting too late

3/ mind the gap – when i would coast through a corner, others are on the throttle and brake and faster

4/ mindset – Race it not drive it



Victory Sim Experience Is Getting Closer

https://x.com/VictorySimLLC/status/1816274537333547366


iRacing Staff Member Profile: Larry Fulcher

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-staff-member-profile-senior-creative-and-graphics-manager-larry-fulcher



Fontana Update

https://x.com/stevennava_/status/1817124642823561449


Where It All Began

https://x.com/iRacingMyers/status/1817301825801912559


Well…I Guess That Settles It

https://www.instagram.com/p/C97rKr-vzEG/?igsh=MXJ0OXkyMmt4ZTYycg%3D%3D


Dale Earnhardt’s iRating And Others

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeK6yqA2oHE


iRacing Asks?

https://x.com/iracing/status/1817587888449593820?s=43&t=XCA4Fc9KaUP57lPL7mSwzA


NASCAR 25 Development Update

https://x.com/NASCAR/status/1818413826028528094

“… We have a group of people with monster and papyrus pedigrees that have shipped many nascar games that know what these products are suppose to be that know what our customers want from these products.”

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-GpjZ2JKzC/?igsh=YWdibzBleTkyNjBq




You Never Know Who You May Be Battling With

https://x.com/iRacing/status/1818029686850461883


The Playoff Drivers Are Set

https://x.com/AlanCavanna/status/1818465354760569244

https://www.iracing.com/graham-bowlin-clinches-enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series-playoff-berth-with-walk-off-victory-at-pocono/



2024 Season Build Rumor Time

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/63279/2024-season-4-build-thread-content-list-confirmations-rumors#latest



2-Factor Authentication Coming

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/563565/#Comment_563565



Ferrari eSports Regional Qualifiers Have Concluded

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-F0nyKN-YV/?igsh=MXdmaHRtMDRnNGVvcg%3D%3D


This Week In iRacing

https://www.iracing.com/this-week-in-iracing-july-30-august-5-2024



Stateline Showdown Series

https://x.com/PioneersGG/status/1818720977699971372


Martinsville MX-500 Special Event

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/65637/iracing-mx-500-fixed/p1




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Hardware/Software



Pokornyi Engineering GTB Pro Button Plate

https://pokornyiengineering.com/products/gtb-pro-button-plate



Only Thing Missing Is The Test Dummy

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9L-KLuRYi_/?igsh=aXRhYmN6ZGRzbjRs


New Rig For Deegan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-6gRty9Q6s


What Do The Drivers At RFK Practice On?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9zxN73xG4H/?igsh=MTQyZnV0aTk5M3M1cw%3D%3D


iRacing HDR vs Windows HDR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF2d93nr_kg


Simtrecs Pedals Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2CMF3C8CaY

https://simracecity.com/products/simtrecs-pro-pedal-gt-3-pedal-set



Live Telemetry Tool

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/65335/tool-for-live-telemetry-comparision



DIY Active Pedal

https://simracingcockpit.gg/diy-activepedal-this-will-change-the-sim-racing-pedal-game



Danny Lee Reviews The Invicta Wheelbase

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51TYSI68oQ8


So You Want An Ultrawide…Please Watch This First

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb4q5HSsVLY


Wireless PC Power And Reset Remote Switch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386835127305?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Ok6NaWEKSPa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ToVa7Hh1Qg2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY



Has AMD Called It Quits?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/37z4XPkoV0g


Conspit Announce New Wheel and Wheelbases

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9698zny9Ud/?igsh=NGszMmg5ejFtOTEz
https://www.instagram.com/p/C94WHeWSoGx/?igsh=MnY4NTlmMTA2ZjFk


Bankrupt But No Dead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dY2HIM6ccI
https://x.com/fanatec/status/1818679394430259709

https://www.overtake.gg/news/fanatec-parent-company-endor-files-for-insolvency.2299



Braum Elite-R Fixed Back Seat

https://braumracing.com/products/elite-r-fixed-back





Results

NASCAR iRacing Series



Official Series

FIA F4 

Ellis -Rd., Atlanta started sixth finished P5 race a blinker the entire entire time. I told him he was blinking a couple times he didn’t care we ended up spending each other out at one point but didn’t lose any spots somehow but I was number 21 so pretty good points for the day.

C Open

  • John K – P4 at Daytona. This was a pit strategy race. I was running P6 in the lead pack and decided to pit alone. Risky, but it paid off because others stayed out too long. Came out of pits in 4th and stayed there. It’s hard to believe, but my irating and safety ratings have gone up since doing C races instead of NIS. That is a sad statement on the state of affairs in NIS.

IMSA

  • Brad – P8 (GTD-Road America) Started p8 and finished. Was bottom car in upper split and had the pace of an 8th place car. Really struggled on the long straights in the Corvette. Not sure if it is just top end or me not getting great exits. Sitting 2nd in points by 3. Need to get a better result before next week.




League / Hosted Races

iRacers Lounge Dega 200

  • Brad – P23 Got wrecked, fixed damage and drove to the lead and got hooked.
  • Chris W – P 1. We had a 43 car field. Stayed in the back for the first 75% of the race. Was one of the few untouched cars at the end. Started behind Greg for GWC. We got a big lead and I was able to pass him in the tri-oval for the win by .037 of a second.

Hosted- 

  • Ellis-Chris McGuire supercars at Michigan, Michigan finished P9
    • Imsa  cars at spa. Started at 18th to 10th by end of lap one. Worked my way up to finish P7.
    • 1987 @Talladega. Started in the back and win it winner winner chicken dinner.!!!
    • 87 at Talladega wrecked out more than once
    • COT car at Talladega. P9
    • Pick up cup at Charlotte wrecked out


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 today’s show we recap the last ENASCAR Coke Series race before the playoffs, see which NASCAR driver has a new sim rig, take a trip down memory lane as iRacing discusses NASCAR 25, is the latest news the final nail in Fanatec’s coffin, see if Max is done with sim racing and make sure you check that relative box, you may find yourself racing with a rising star.

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