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2/23/2023 – Floppy Mike – Episode 0371

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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, ———— 

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Show Introduction

On the show this week we welcome special guest and new Lounge Mate Mackenzie Stevens. The Skip Barber Formula Race Series really heats up as the season nears its conclusion, and iRacing gives a peak into new content coming in the next build.

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

Mackenzie Stevens

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Topics

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Porsche Supercup Round 2

Charlie Collins wins round 2 of the Poursche Tag Heuer Super Cup series as it made its debut at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Returning champion Diogo Pinto took he overall series points lead with race winner Collins just 2 pointa behind

Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup feature results from Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours were as follows:
1 Charlie Collins 20 0.000 20 1:39.065 63
2 Diogo C. Pinto 20 -6.600 0 1:39.037 65
3 Jordan Caruso 20 -7.079 0 1:39.057 55
4 Sebastian Job 20 -7.500 0 1:39.116 55
5 Cooper Webster 20 -7.841 0 1:39.239 56

Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup points through two rounds are as follows:

Diogo Pinto, 138
Charlie Collins, 136
Jordan Caruso, 122
Zac Campbell, 100
Sebastian Job, 87

https://www.iracing.com/collins-wins-porsche-tag-heuer-esports-supercup-feature-at-magny-cours-pinto-grabs-points-lead/

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ADAC Simracing Expo

The ADAC Simracing Expo, which began in 2018 will return in 2023. After a sucessfull show last year the event will return with a change of venue, Messe Dortmund

https://traxion.gg/adac-simracing-expo-returns-in-2023-moves-to-dortmund/

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IMSA GTP01

The Racer channel has a YouTube video explaining some of the feul complexities with MSE (maximum stint energy) and VFT (virtual fuel tank)

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Why is There Trading Paints?

Sam Halliday asked in thr forums, “What is trading paints doing what the default game is not doing? Wouldn’t people just be able to share the custom maps offline without the need to run a third party service?”

Vern Klukas, among many others responded as such,..

The more or less complete tale is like this:

Originally, there were no custom paints. Later they opened it up so that you could place a tga in the paint folder and released templates. But no way for you to share you paint other than by emailing to folks. The limitations were all to do with the legal risks.

That’s where the guys that do TP stepped in. They were the first to start a file share site. This solved the problem for everybody.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/36274/why-is-trading-paints-a-thing

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Formula 1600

iRacing Tweeted a sneak peak of the upcoming Formula 1600 as well as a intro video of the new Circuit De Jerez

📸 RayRaceCarsFormula1600.jpg pic.twitter.com/QbfMR8KcH8

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 17, 2023

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Come behind the scenes for an in-development preview of the Ray Race Cars Formula 1600 at @circuitodejerez with temporary laser scan data!https://t.co/a283UzCDYk pic.twitter.com/hWS47a1hGd

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 21, 2023

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ESL Gaming Now Owned by Saudia Arabia

Pending regulatory approval, a holding company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has purchased esports event organizer ESL Gaming and tournament platform FACEIT. According to Sports Business Journal(opens in new tab), the price for both companies was $1.5 billion. As part of the acquisition, the two companies will merge into the ESL FACEIT Group(opens in new tab), and plan to combine their technology and expertise to “create the ultimate platform for competitive gaming.”

https://www.pcgamer.com/esl-and-dreamhack-are-now-owned-by-saudi-arabia/

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Skip Barber Series 

After a solid debut season in the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series for 2022, Harley Haughton got a step closer to grand prize at the end of the season—a full-time ride in the 2023 Skip Barber Formula Race Series—with a sweep of both races at Circuit of the Americas on Thursday night, pulling him within one point of Diogo Pinto for the championship lead with two events left.

Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series points through three events are as follows:

1. Diogo Pinto, 192
2. Harley Haughton, 191
3. Josh Thompson, 164
4. Michael Janney, 160
5. Brandon Hawkin, 144

https://www.iracing.com/haughton-closes-the-gap-in-skip-barber-formula-iracing-series-with-cota-sweep/

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Sim Injuries Piling Up

iRacing streamer Matt Malone adds to the list of sim racing injuries as documented on his YouTube video

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Rajah Caruth

Sim Racer turned Nacsar Drive, Rajah Caruth was the subject of a USA Today Article documenting his path to Pro Racer

Great article @rajahcaruth_ ! – How 20-year-old HBCU student Rajah Caruth went from virtual racing to NASCAR https://t.co/V3NncoCUEb via @forthewin

— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) February 19, 2023

How 20-year-old HBCU student Rajah Caruth went from virtual racing to NASCAR

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Your Next Upgrade

iRacing asks on their Twitter Page, “What’s the next upgrade you’re looking to get for your sim setup?”

What's the next upgrade you're looking to get for your sim setup?

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 21, 2023

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New Content

iRacing Tweeted the next bit of new content that looks to be coming to iRacing.

✨ 𝓒𝓵𝓲𝓸 ✨ pic.twitter.com/ymQh1Jiope

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 22, 2023

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Fantasy

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Hardware/Software

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Asetek Forte

Reviews for the Asetek Forte are coming in, and they are very good indeed!

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Simlab Handbreak

The all new Sim Handbrake XB1-Loadcell will elevate your drift and rally game with precision inputs! Pre-orders starting next month. 

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Sim Shifter Buying Guide

OC Racing posted on his YouTube Channel a Sim Racing Shifter review of the most common, reletively inexpensice shifters including the…

Logitech

TH8A Thrustmaster

Generic USB Shifter on Amazon

SHH Newt

Thrustmaster TSS Sparco Handbrake Sequential

Fanatec Clubsport

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Ascher Racing Dashboards

The Ascher Racing Dashboards in 4 & 5 inch will be available on February 21, 2023 10 am (CET) in their online shop (Link in Bio) and Ascher Racing dealers.

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Moza R5 Review

Laurence Dusoswa asks if the Moza R5 is the best entry level DD with his detailed, long tterm review

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Wall Sized Triples

Drew Builds Stuff made a YouTube video of a lifesize triple monitors

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/37417/check-these-triples-out#latest

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Moza HGP Shifter Review

The Sim Racing Pit reviews thw Moza HGP shifter

https://mozaracing.com/product/moza-hgp-shifter

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Sim Racing Components 

The new SRC FX 2023 RED Edition: a newly refined design, unique features, and maximum comfort. Pay over three months, interest free

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Rig Review

Road to Immersion is building a motion rig with a formula seating position

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Wednesday Open: Daytona

Friday Open

• Mike – got the pole position. Dominated the first part of the race led the most/was in total control with about 70 to go. I was second on the outside, pushing and somehow hooked his bumper and rec the field. 18 minutes damage.  
• David – p26, speeding penalty, never got it back
• Rochette- P33 started 2nd was doing ok and just brushed the wall and wrecked made car super loose with all damage fixed. Few laps later lost it again and just parked it just to go and get my ass kicked by some hard ass ai in Call Of Duty DMZ 
• Donnie – P17

Sunday Open

Brian – P10 started P8, stayed near the front and actually lead some laps. Got some damage when a dart without feathers wrecked in front of me and i got pinned on the wall.  Was in the lead and got a black flag for passing a ridiculously slow pace car and could’t get my lap back.

Rochette -P 30 started on pole fell back alittle survived some stuff with a very aggressive car that was just pushing everyone out of the way. Welp little over half way that car caused a wreck that couldn’t avoid and just killed the front end. Welp no repeat 500 win but lets get it for the last time around the 2 mile Autoclub

Hall – p wrecked out

Donnie – P6

Sunday Fixed Mike – wrecked out let some laps ran top five top 10 around halfway I was running, ate the guy in front of me with high. I went low. I ended up on the apron and got pushed into the grass and then wrecked real hard with eight minutes damage.

Hall – p wrecked out

Wednesday Open: FONTANA

• Rochette -P3 had a strong long run car. Had a second and half lead with 8 to go and bam caution. 1 car on 40 lap tires stayed out and blocked me and had 2 cars get by me. A gwc later just couldnt get up to rip the top and i sucked on new tires. 
• Stephen LouAllen- P5 – Got spun and came from back twice 
• Hall – p19, tough split 33 car, cali no my best of tracks, but still ok run, needed more long runs
• Greg -pP2 nis was racing for the win
• Mike- p3 – had a great car, got doored at one point had damage got half of it fixed- came up from the back to finish p3! Great run. I’m a little bit in shock that’s a great run
• Tyler – P5! Finally a solid run after a string of the Daytona blues. Started 35th and raced my way up. Used the high line the entire race keeping the tires cool. Several cautions around each pit stop helped make my way through traffic after two mistakes blowing my pit box. Able to save enough tire for the end and took 5th. Seeing green on the SR and IR. LETS GO!!!
• Tom D – WINNER –   Started 29th, because I don’t like to qualify.  I like the back end pit boxes.  Worked my way up through the first half of the race.  Was able to get myself in a top 5 spot when the cautions started coming.  Was able to get to the lead with 10 to go. After 2 GWC attempts I was able to hold of everyone to capture my 1st win of the season and my 21st NiS Career win. 
• Mackenzie – p30, had a rough start to the race got ran into and pushed up into the wall on the 3rd lap, ended up having over 4 mins of damage to repair and ended up going 15 laps down

Thursday Open  

Rochette – P18 took the day off from the ice storm we had last night. Started 6th was ok til caught the wall and fell back and than caught in a 4 wide situation (me on the top) into T3. Made my way to the top 10 from back and than had 2 cars in front wreck and to the back i go again

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Official Series

Greg A open P1

Ellis– 

• Indy pro F 2000.
• USF 2000
• Formula IR04 at oulton park circuit. Qualified 14th at a 23.  Got to pee six by the end of lap one.  I finally got to the inside of a guy and a hairpin, and he dogged me into the grass. I fell back to 15.  Somehow someway I rallied all the way back to eighth great first race in this car.  
• Formula IR 04 at Rd., America. Qualified 11. Got to pee six by the end of lap one. Eventually got to third but spun and fell back to sixth. A great battle with one guy.
• Dilara dash  at Daytona. Wrecked it out.
• Formula IR 04 at road Atlanta qualify P6. Got to pee for by the end of last one.  Stayed in it till the end and finally got to third a great podium finish.

A Open

• Hall – Highlight p4 in a 4500 SoF,  Set fastest lap on lap 73 of 80.  Wow.  Now, 5 of the fastest guys were out of tires on the last caution.
• Greg – p1

Spiker – P16 and P6

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League / Hosted Races

OBRL Cup

Brian -P23 Had a decent run going.  Started P21 and made progress to get to the lead group.  With 18 laps to go I was on the bottom and a car on the high side got loose off of turn 4 and side slammed me off the track.  I was able to save it from hitting the wall but fell way off the pack.  Race stayed green and finished where I ended up after the contact.

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Final Thoughts

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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.
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Show Introduction

On the show today, it’s Daytona week and we’ll bring you all of the action fron the Coke race that kicked off the week. We’ll see how team Tifosi fared in the first week of the NIS Series look at the week’s best and worst in iRacing and ask what can AI bring to sim racing.

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

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Does Conti Impress the Podfather?

Coke Series driver showed off his speakers on his rig prior to the season opener at Daytona. However, I think we’ve heard louder.

What's that? I can't hear you!

✅Pulse check: Passed
🔊Sound check: Speakers on Blast 🔊

Apologies to the headphone users out there…and my neighbors, but it's race day and I'm ready to go. #eNASCAR I #ItsBeenGr8 I @iRacing I #WR1 pic.twitter.com/bQitDFIEiQ

— Michael Conti (@MikeConti5) February 14, 2023

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DRIVEN: Matt Bussa

Matt Bussa’s passion for sim racing and motorsports has taken him from the virtual world to the real track. Through his success in iRacing, the eNASCAR driver has earned opportunities driving with the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series!

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Coke Race – Daytona

• @SteveLetarte is on the Pre-Race show talking about the @eNASCARCocaCola@iRacing Series finale that took place at the @NASCARHall last year and how iRacing can be used to showcase stock cars at different tracks.
• The entire @eNASCARCocaCola #iRacing Series field was within 0.077 seconds of each other in qualifying.

FIRST CAUTION, BEFORE TURN 1 ON THE FIRST LAP! @DonovanStrauss, @MGuest33, and others crash in Turn 1!

• RESTART LAP 4: @bobbyzalenski and @DDuval42 lead the field into Turn 1.
• LAP 6: NEW LEADER, @KollinKeister
•  Lead change, it’s @bobbyzalenski back up front with a MONSTER push from @CoseyJr. The bottom line now prevails at Daytona! 15 laps complete. 
• LAP 18: @RyanLuza goes a lap down after he was in that Lap 1 wreck.
• Things have settled out here in Daytona. @bobbyzalenski leads as they begin Lap 20

• LEAD CHANGE AT LAP 30! @CoseyJr  backed up to @TuckerMinter and they FLEW around Zalenski to take control! The rookies are out front!
• Halfway: Green flag pit stops are underway.
•  39 to go: CoseyJr pits from the lead.
• 36 to go: @TuckerMinter cycles to the lead after green flag pit stops.
• Two packs, there is a top 4 and 8 cars in 2nd pack then 6 in a 3rd pack

• What a SAVE by @brandonmKissic We stay green!
• after pits cycled, @TuckerMinter wound up taking control from @Cosey Jr  – We’ve got just over 25 laps to go!
• CAUTION! 23 to go. @CodyByus is involved.IT is a case of the a pusher pushing the pusher

• Coming back to green – @A_Boes21 leads!
• Don’t know how they all didn’t wad it up here but we all stayed straight and kept it green. Front nine cars have pulled away as a result! That was CLOSE. STILL GREEN. LESS THAN 10 TO GO AND THE SECOND PACK IS GONNA NEED A YELLOW!

• SIX LAPS TO GO!@A_Boes21 LEADS!WHO MOVES FIRST?!?!
• 4 to go. It’s a 9-car breakaway.
• CAUTION! @kkingstyle, @KadenWHoneycutt, @DDuval42 and more. We’re going to overtime!

• OVERTIME RESTART 1: @A_Boes21 and @CaseyKirwan23 lead the field into Turn 1.
• CAUTION! They wrecked just before the white flag. Back to overtime once again.

• Restart again Kirwin Minter Ray – and others lined up on the top they get the white – cosey goes to bottom with his teammate but it fails they line up again.
• Minter Dumps Kirwin for the win!! OR is it Kirwin with an ill advised block either way Tucker Minter Wins!
• CHECKERED FLAG! @TuckerMinter wins at @DAYTONA!Minter is just the THIRD driver to win in his @enascarofficial debut

A mad dash to the finish line! @TuckerMinter makes his move and @CaseyKirwan23 tries to react.

Tucker Minter wins the season opener at Daytona! 🏁@NASCAR | @CocaColaRacing pic.twitter.com/WPNxmBREao

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 15, 2023

WHERE DID WE COME FROM???

25th to 12th on a GWC to dig ourselves out of a hole and salvage a solid finish. What a hell of a way to cap off a career at @DAYTONA.

Enjoy this mega run, featuring @znovak15!#eNASCAR | #ItsBeenGr8 | @iRacing pic.twitter.com/qp45UF1N7g

— Michael Conti (@MikeConti5) February 15, 2023

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Highlights of the Week

8.) Formula Cars at Road America 7.) GT Cars at Interlargos 6.) Pro Trucks at Crandon 5.) GT Cars at Monza 4.) GT Cars at SPA 3.) TCR Cars at Laguna Seca 2.) GT Cars at ??? 1.) TCR Cars at the Red Bull Ring.

Not Top Ten

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iRacing Wants You to Decide

Do you want to win a pair of Bose ear buds. Then let iRacing know which track the PESC goes to. Your options are Imola, Laguna Seca, or Long Beach.

#PESC – We want YOUR help to decide where the @PorscheRaces TAG Heuer Esports Supercup drivers will race in round 3! Let us know your choice in the comments below and you could win a pair of @Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II!

– Imola
– Laguna Seca
– Long Beach pic.twitter.com/hj3QI7nMd7

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 9, 2023

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Prayers for Our Turkish iRacers

A Turkish iRacer was streeming live when the deadly earthquake hit 

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ESL R1 Thoughts

First thoughts of the new Rennsport Sim

So what are the communities first impressions of the ESL R1? Now we have time to digest it.

— Luke Crane (@Actrollvision) February 13, 2023

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CosO2MrsozP/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D

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Overtake.gg Grabs Race Department

The internet’s leading sim racing community and mod depository RaceDepartment has been purchased by German media outlet Overtake.GG.

Porsche and Overtake.GG purchase sim racing community RaceDepartment

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iR-01 Oval Setup

iRacer Dan Riffero, posted in the forums requesting iRacing develop and Oval setup for the iR-01.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34867/request-for-ir-01-oval-setup-configuration-asymmetrical-suspension-ss-tires-ss-wings

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Victory Sim at Daytona

Sictory Sim set up 10 sims in the fan zone area at Daytona

Was a huge off-season project and a long day but our guys did an amazing job setting up 10 of these bad boys in the fan zone. Come by the @NASCAR display and make some virtual laps around the @DAYTONA speedway every day till Sunday! pic.twitter.com/heG9iONp8L

— Victory SIM (@VictorySimLLC) February 16, 2023

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World of Outlaw Champion Crowned

iRacing World of Outlaws Carquest Auto Parts Sprint Car Champion Tyler Schell collectedd his prize money at the World of Outlaws Season opening race at Velosia Speedway

Meet the World of Outlaws CARQUEST Auto Parts Sprint Car Champion! 🏆@ElbowsupTyler85 got to celebrate his successful iRacing season down in Volusia at the @DIRTcarNats! pic.twitter.com/IVLWFnwdF7

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 11, 2023

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Bathurst 12 Hours Recap

iRacing posted the stats from last weekend’s Bathurt 12 Hour Race

An incredible weekend on the Mountain!

8,160 of you showed up across 2,994 teams. In total, you completed 608,591 laps! How did you do in the iRacing Bathurst 12 Hour? pic.twitter.com/j9tIZBr0CI

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 13, 2023

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/37255/bathurst-12-hour-2023-stats-by-iracingreports-com

https://iracingreports.com/stats/23s1-Bathurst_12_Hour.html

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Fantasy is Back!

The iRacers Lounge Podcast fantasy league at https://fantasygames.nascar.com/live is back. Currently 67 competitors composed of Team Tifosi members and Listeners are signed up ready to go. Get signed up before the 500 and attempt to take the championship title from Louder Racing.

What are your Picks?

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Hardware/Software

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A.I. Commentating

Pit Lanes Sim Racing posted a video of Tik Tok of an A.I. generated commentary.

https://www.tiktok.com/@pitlanes/video/7198266885744512261

https://simracing-unlimited.com/en/featured-en/straight4-ai-patent-to-revolutionize-commentary/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5BpjzCsYfk

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AMD Benchmarks on iRacing

Listener Craig Ream

Interesting bench test on this particular chip considering not many are dedicated to iracing only

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Sim Cave Review

Gaming Guilts posted their Sim Racing Cave

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Direct Drive Price Guide

Traxion,gg posted a YouTube video price buying guide for direct drive wheel bases

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GSI 3D Config Tool

Gomex Sim Industries new 3D wheel Configuration Tool is ready!

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Asaetek Shipping Update

Asetek Sim Sports had to halt shipment of preorders for components of their quick release that was out of spec

Full shipping update on wheels and wheelbases below 👇

If you have any questions regarding your preorder, please contact our customer support at hello@aseteksimsports.com ✏ pic.twitter.com/IMZJCwy8bz

— Asetek SimSports (@AsetekSimSports) February 14, 2023

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Custom Button for Aiologs Shifter

R/Simracing posted on Reddit a partslist breakdown to make a custom button box for the Aiologs shifter.

Custom button box for my Aiologs shifter
byu/MP441988 insimracing

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Logitec G Racing Adapter

Logitech has released its G Adapter, enabling compatibility between its G29, G920, G923 and PRO Racing Wheels, plus its PRO Racing Pedals and Driving Force Shifter.

https://traxion.gg/logitechs-new-g-racing-adapter-enables-backwards-compatibility-with-older-logitech-wheels/

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Wednesday Open: Daytona

• Stephen- wrecked out
• Hall – p wrecked my a spinner from the apron.  Stay near the front for first half of race.  Once Cody was able to get with me we took the lead and lead a large chunk of 2nd half.  After Green Flag starts I’m just a little slow on pit road, loose cody and the that pitted, then a guy who was dangerous all night spins on his own on pit road and knocks someone else onto track right into my path.
• Tom – P5.  Started on pole.  Lead 62 laps including the white flag.  My pusher unfortunately started blinking on the last lap. So I lost all momentum
• Greg -p6 – led the most laps. 
• Mike- p7 – round top three top five most of the night led a few laps.  I got shuffled and hip checked with about 30 to go fell back about 12th or 13th. Had trouble getting back up there, but eventually did got wrecked on the white and had a limpet across.  P7.
• Tyler – p25 – started from the back and ran well until a wreck under green pits as a car wrecked on pit out in T1. Got snagged a lap down during the cycle and was able to get the lucky dog by staying with the lead pack. Set was great and the car felt good. Received a meatball dinner on lap 140 from over aggressive pushing and the full throttle cars blasting through the wreck. Finished but with a 9x. 
• Joe – wrecked 

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Official Series

Bathurst

• David- p21, in a 488 gt3 team had problems before i got in the car.  Ran very clean laps and attrition piled up for us to climb back to mid pack

A Open

• Hall – p7 best finish so far
• Ellis -p10. Lots of big wrecks I was able to miss read about fifth the 10th most of the time as high as second, but finally got involved in the big one with about 25 to go seven minutes damage. Was able to stay on the lead lap and got in another big wreck and ended up with 12 minutes damage but still able to stay on the lead lap and bring it home P 10.  
• Rochette P9 first been in the cup car dince Phoenix. Started on pole. Half way was tagged in a wreck caving in the right front was still fast in a pack but just couldnt be out front. Good practice for friday night

SPIKER

C OPEN @ Daytona – Q2, P16.  Ran great, the truck was good.  Led a few laps.  Caught up in a wreck about 1/3rd way through (1.45opt).  Lost the draft on the restart, fell a lap down, race went green the final 30 laps. Unable to get the lap back.

B OPEN @Daytona – Q4, P2.  Ran upfront all race long.  Led laps.  Pitted under green with 25 to go, with only one other car who took four tires.  I was alone on the track for several laps until I connected with a David “Smeal.”  When we hooked up, we were 3 seconds from being lapped.  Our two car tandem was able to gain over 7 seconds on the pack.  Late race GWC allowed me back in it to finish P2.

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League / Hosted Races

• Mike Supercars at Michigan started 12th finished P2 almost won it 
• 87 that Talladega came from 25th up to the lead pack, got wrecked it at the end
• GEN five at Talladega start a 23rd got wrecked out
• Beetle light at Lanier dirt started 35th got to the lead by lap 26 finish P3
• Riley Daytona prototype at Talladega let a bunch of labs was in a position to win at the end, but got hit and recd P5
• 87’s at Talladega got wrecked ou

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1. 500 Ways to DNF

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On the show today, it’s Daytona week and we’ll bring you all of the action fron the Coke race that kicked off the week. We’ll see how team Tifosi fared in the first week of the NIS Series look at the week’s best and worst in iRacing and ask what can AI bring to sim racing. 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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Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

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2/9/2023 – State of the Sim – Episode 0369

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, ———— 

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Show Introduction

On the show this week we’ll check out an informative message fron the iRacing Development Team, an iRacing infuencer asks if eSports is killing sim racing. We’ll check out a video showing how tomake iRacing better, and it’s less than a week before the iRacing Daytona 500 begins, SO LET”S GO!

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 iracersmlounge.com and selecting show notes. Hope to see you there..

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iRacing Development Update

Over the past year-plus, a significant focus has been placed on increasing the size of our team and hiring talented and experienced new developers. Our teams have been reinforced with new artists, programmers, creative talent, production staff and managers.  For example, one high level engineer joined us with years of experience working on both the consumer and pro version of a different sim. One of our top creative hires has experience spanning decades across sims of multiple racing disciplines, ranging from rally to oval. Several of these new hires come from Slightly Mad Studios (a former fellow sim development studio), and they worked on Project Cars and other racing titles. We always have had a lot of respect for these racing studios and teams, and are excited to bring their experience, expertise, and fresh ideas to iRacing.

In regard to dirt oval racing, we have a team with varying skill sets doing a full review and full refresh. The dynamic track surface, tires, physics, dirt, water, etc. is complicated and a time-consuming endeavor to improve the racing, but we are making progress. Among other things, we are making adjustments to the tires. We are making improvements to the dirt track composition and surface itself, which is critical. The engineers have also provided more car tuning tools to the vehicle dynamics engineers, production people and testers. The outcome we are seeing is that the cars feel more connected to the track than in the past, which is something we have struggled with on dirt. We are seeing a bigger separation from a tacky (fresh) race track to a slick (worn out) race track that should lead to more realistic race lines. Overall, the cars are just much more realistic, fun and enjoyable to drive. I’m not trying to hype any of this, I’m just trying to provide an update. We do many things well already, so this is not a complete overhaul. I think you will find it is just a very nice improvement and hopefully you will agree it is more fun and realistic. As far as timing on a release to you, our members, I think there is an outside chance for the March build, but a more realistic target is June.

We are essentially doing the same thing for pavement oval as above; a dedicated team is taking a fresh look, but we are not as far along as we are with dirt oval. We certainly still have the goal to release improvements this year for oval racing.  Additionally, we think some of the improvements we are making for dirt oval racing will translate to dirt road racing, and we hope to get to that as well.

As far as road racing and racing in general, as most of you know, a massive project has been underway to add rain and a whole new dynamic weather system to iRacing. We are very excited about how it is all coming together. The plan for that is also to release it this year, and we are really pushing to do that. However, I will get yelled at if I promise anything; it is such a big project. If it was done to our expectations, we would have already released it, so we still have some work to do.

The tires themselves are also being worked on constantly which will improve all forms of racing. Of course, rain created a tremendous amount of new tire and track surface work, or as our engineers call the rain tire work in their technical design document, “Tires on a Film of Fluid”. 

A major project over 2022 in regard to tires was developing a finite element model (FEM) specific to vehicle racing tires. The intention of this separate model was to build a tool to accurately simulate the behavior of tires under different operating conditions, especially to analyze the loads and forces/moments occurring in the contact patch. With this tool available, we should be able to extend and improve iRacing’s current tire model to respond more accurately to these loads, forces and moments.

While our list is extensive and development efforts will span many seasons of development, some notable upcoming projects include Algarve, Aragon, Jerez, Misano, Pukekohe, and Lédenon.  We have actually signed several other great International tracks beyond these, but that is enough to tease for today.   We are also returning to an iRacing favorite that has become outdated: Zandvoort.  Zandvoort was scanned last week and it will be going straight into our production process. Locally, our US-based team is on their way to California to capture data on a dirt oval and paved short oval, and our collaborative projects with NASCAR continue to expand and evolve as we are working on additional track-related R&D projects and updates. 

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/36647/iracing-development-update-on-a-few-things/p1

We would like to rescan/redo Spa as well.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/300604#Comment_300604

🇪🇸 ¡Vamos, amigos! pic.twitter.com/4zmwak6d14

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 6, 2023

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75 Years of Next Gen’s

According to a re-tweet by Trading Paints of Paul Newton, Paul Newton plans on releasing all the past Cup Champion’s Paint Schemes in a Next Gen form.

Absolute beauties https://t.co/zpoJWVRINr

— Trading Paints (@tradingpaints) February 5, 2023

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E A Sports, it’s in the Verstappen

Max Verstappen and EA Sports have joined forces. Verstappen will help promote future EA Sports Racing and Sports games.

EA SPORTS and Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen join forces

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Update on iRacing and Russia

Greg West: Good day,

Unfortunately, due to the war with Ukraine and the associated international sanctions, iRacing is having difficulties conducting business in Russia.

As a result of these issues, several months ago we stopped accepting new direct customers from Russia. Unfortunately, we are forced to take the next step to minimize memberships with our existing direct Russian customers. We urge you not to renew your membership if you are a direct Russian customer (as opposed to non-direct customers that are on iRacing via Steam) or purchase any additional cars and tracks.

Additionally, starting on March 7, 2023, direct Russian customers will no longer be able to use any payment type to make purchases on iRacing including: cars, tracks, or renew your direct iRacing membership.

Russian iRacing Steam customers will still be able to have memberships through Steam and new Russian customers can also join through Steam. These transactions are managed directly through Steam, not iRacing.

Direct iRacing members may contact customer support at support@iRacing.com with any questions.

We sincerely apologize for this action, it does not benefit iRacing, but we were left with little choice.   

We do hope one day we can return to providing full direct iRacing memberships to customers located in Russia.

Thank you for understanding.

Sincerely,

iRacing

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/36644/update-for-russian-iracing-member-accounts

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Are eSports Killing Sim Racing?

1. The Win at all cost mentality – Gentlemen racing is out the window….
2. Live embarrassment – Using big stars like Max when it goes wrong sim racing looks bad with a lot of people watching us.
3. Focus on esports instead of sim racing
4. Big Money – Big Companies – Controlling everything
5. Licensing is getting worse not better

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Porsche Supercup Round 1

Zac Campbell kicked off the chase towards the 2023 Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup championship with a win in the feature race from Hockenheimring Baden-Wurttemberg, passing Lasse Bak on Lap 4 and leading the balance of the race to return to the top step of the podium

#PESC – Double victory for @CoandaEsports at the first round of the #Porsche @TAGHeuer ESports Supercup 2023: @ZacCampbell02 wins at #Hockenheimring, @CCollins_93 finishes P2. @AlessandroBico of @WilliamsEsports comes in 3rd. pic.twitter.com/y9inyRVT2z

— Porsche Motorsport (@PorscheRaces) February 4, 2023

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Season 1 Patch 4

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/36829/2023-season-1-patch-4-release-notes-2023-02-06-02

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Stolen 500 Car

Brendan Hypprstar Tweeted his Daytona 500 protest car scheme

I'll be running the iRacing Daytona 500, but only because the other 500 mile race was stolen: pic.twitter.com/SmYqzspICl

— Brendan (@brendanhyprstar) February 7, 2023

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Screen tp Speed

Screen to Speed, the ladies only racing series, has just 5 days left to make it through the qualifying rounds

Friendly reminder ladies, you only have 5 days left to make it through the qualifying rounds. Make sure to keep running your laps to improve your standing 😃#ScreentoSpeed #KellyMoss #FordPerformance #NextLevelRacing #Pennzoil #InitEsports #iRacing pic.twitter.com/tTigabOLVa

— Screen to Speed (@screentospeed) February 8, 2023

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Spartan Sim Racing League

dave fuge jr

The Spartan SimRacing League (SSRL) Cup Series will be competing on select Monday nights starting Feb 27th and concluding at the end of October. This is a 50% fuel and distance league, putting an emphasis on race strategy and race craft, not just blinding speed. This is an open set up league that will also have at least 1 set up provided by the community for everyone to try, so you do not have to be a set up expert to be able to race with us. The total schedule is 24 races, with 7 Groups of 3 races to determine who will compete for the championship. The final 3 races will decide the champion, with a group of 10 drivers competing. There is also a Tier 2 championship available for the remaining drivers that did not make the Final 10. More detailed information on the procedure is located on our website at www.spartansimracingmedia.com .

The SSRL Cup Series prides itself on clean, competitive racing and a sense of community and camaraderie amongst the drivers. The races are professionally broadcasted by Prime Time Racing TV. Season 1 races can be viewed on their YouTube channel.

This league has cash and product prizes. Each race will have payouts and cash awards, and at the end of the season there will be final championship payouts and prizes. There may also be a team championship if there are enough teams signed up to compete. There are two different competitors’ fees to race, but there is only one that is mandatory. That is $10 per race that you compete in, which is the pool that gets paid back on the individual race payouts. The second fee is the championship fee, which is $150 for the season. This fee is not mandatory, but if you want to be involved in the end-of-year cash and prizes, you have to be bought into that.

All league business is conducted through our SSRL Cup League discord channel. The link to the discord channel is on the website.

https://spartansrl.weebly.com/

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Bathurst 12

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/36273/2023-iracing-bathurst-12h-bop-added/p1

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Grand Prix Series

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/36780/2023-iracing-grand-prix-tour#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/301860#Comment_301860

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Podcast Housekeeping

Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to make it easier for more listeners to find the podcast. Mention the podcast to your fellow drivers so they don’t miss out, we would appreciate it.

Check out our Discord https://discord.gg/rvRas4DDqF

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/9d27a1e9dd15b92535d7cfe85407288e/the-sim-racing-channel

https://thesimracingchannel.com/watch-live/

Fantasy

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Hardware/Software

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Gran Turismo Pre Orders

The Fanatec Gran Trismo DD Pro is now available for pre-order

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/27066/gran-turismo-dd-pro-8-nm-available-for-pre-order-today-update-1

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ABS in Action 

Simucube shows off thier new Active Pedal ABS brake effects on a video on ther Twitter Page.

Check out the ABS effect on the Simucube ActivePedal with @DanielMorad 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FdrGN6ZaJO

— SIMUCUBE (@Simucube) February 3, 2023

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Listener Darren F with Asetek Fix

Listener Darren F hit us up in the discord to share he has made a part for the heel issue on the Asetek Pedals and sells it on ebay….

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255954080457

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VRS Direct Force Pro Review

Boosted Media reviews the VRS Direct Force Pro and has great things to say

https://boostedmedia.net/sim-racing/hadware-reviews/vrs/vrs-direct-force-pro-pedals/

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Kirwan Gloves

Daniel Morad posted that he’s finished making new gloves for Casey Kirwan as he prepares to defend his Coke Series Championship this season

Finished making all of @CaseyKirwan23 @Moradness gloves for the start 2023 season. There will be more to come but we added his team logo and number as an extra little touch of personalization. pic.twitter.com/qF4XFBUSfJ

— Daniel Morad (@DanielMorad) February 4, 2023

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Pimax Crystal

Pimax Unvailed the new Pimax Crystal VR Headset

https://pimax.com/crystal/

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INI File Tweeks

Front seet racing posted a YouTubre video with 55 INI,files  tweeks that make iRacing better

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SimVosi Pro

SimVosi PRO traction loss & yaw system for professional driver training. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by SimVosi PRO | Racing Simulators (@simvosi.pro)

https://simvosi.com/

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P1Sim Arnage

The P1Sim Arnage formula wheel is available

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by P1 SIM (@p1sim.fr)

SPECS:

• 4″ LCD Touchscreen
• 7 illuminated push buttons
• 2 rotary encoders
• 2 twelve position rotaries
• 2 Thumb rotaries
• 33mm ergonomic Rubber grips
• 20 RGB LEDs
• 2 magnetic shifter paddles
• 2 Switchless Clutch paddles
• Wheel diameter: 290 mm
• 5mm Carbon plate
• CNC machined Aluminium parts
• High Quality 2.5m long USB cable
• VR Compatible
• Hub compatible with any bases on the market.

https://p1sim.fr/products/p1-arnage

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Moza R21 Wheelbase Review

Shaun Cole from the Sim Pit reveiws the Moza Racing R21 Wheelbase

https://mozaracing.com/wheel-base-r21

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Qubic System QS-DD-20

The QS-DD-20 direct drive steering wheelbase was designed from the ground up by Motion Systems engineers. It uses industrial-grade components that are also used to build Qubic System cockpits and motion platforms. The steering wheelbase is also equipped with a standard 6-hole mounting flange, to which most sim racing and real car steering wheels can be mounted.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Qubic System Official (@qubicsystem)

https://qubicsystem.com/product/qs-dd-20/

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Heusinkveld Black Edition

Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint are now available as a Black Edition in 2 and 3 pedal sets. Same product, different colour, but limited stock only!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Heusinkveld Engineering (@heusinkveldofficial)

https://heusinkveld.com/sim-pedals-sprint-black-edition/

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Friday Open: Phoenix

Mike- p 13 had a long run and faded down the 20th a lot down, but finally caught a caution and thought for the lucky dog and eventually got it. 313 I’ll take it. It’s been a great season. This is the end of the season a bunch of good drivers. Finish 10th in division two for the season.  35th overall divisions.

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Official Series

Ellis- 

Srf at phx rd. A very last minute decision with absolutely no practice before the race.  Started 15th finish 10th spun off on my own two or three times but still a good result out of 19.  

Toyota TR 86 at tsukuba circuit qualified 12 out of 18. Got to pee seven by the end of lap one ended up in a tassel go back to pee 15 but recovered to finish 10th

BMW Challenge

• Tom and I, p7.  Incident free at Daytona

Euro Sprint Series

• Hall –  p4 at Nuremberg GP

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League / Hosted Races

Hosted

• Mike. Hosted Chris Maguire old INDYCAR at Michigan. Stop for fuel only and fun on the really slick it out not once but three times.  
• Riley Daytona Proto types at Charlotte started dead last got the 18th by the first lap eventually up to 12 before we all wreckEd.

Winter League-phoenix

• Mike -p seventh. Had a pretty good run round top 10 basically most of the night tried to fit under green flag when most other side petted and I spun getting on to pit Road causing the Caution to come out I was able to stay on the lead laugh and restart forth with 40 to go faded it back to seventh.

MAJORS SERIES  – Intimidator 500

• David – p5.  I won my duel, started p4.  Ran in the front with team mates, after a slightly bad green flag stop lost the lead pack.  Near the end, was in a pace of 6th through tenth with a team mate.  At 3 to go we decide to go ahead and play for 6th, I was pushing, not bumping around the corner and it went bad.  Unfortunately took my teammate out he had to tow.  Un-intended consequence was it gave my team mates a shot at the win, and it worked out that was as a member of another team tried to hold the outside line up so his team could get a 1-2 finish.  I limped in in 5th.

Greg – p7 Deserved better

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1. State of the Sim

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On the show this week we’ll check out an informative message fron the iRacing Development Team, an iRacing infuencer asks if eSports is killing sim racing. We’ll check out a video showing how tomake iRacing better, and it’s less than a week before the iRacing Daytona 500 begins, 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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

Donnie Spiker – twitter.com/Spikerman19

Bobby Jonas –

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2/2/2023 – Simnado – Episode 0368

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, ———— 

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Show Introduction

On the show this week, a new World of Outlaws Sprint Car Champion was crowned, the 2023 Coke series made it’s unofficial start, and the Porshe Super Cup series begins this week. There’s more from the controversial 24 Hours of Daytona, and is there data that can prove that Sim Racing is a sport?

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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It’s Back!

Announced by iRacing, the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series is back. The sim to reality championship returns this week.

The Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series is back! Registration and qualifiers for round 1 are now running through the 29th – sign up at https://t.co/J23LJIuY1I

$500,000 in prizes and a fully funded ride are on the line – don't miss it. @SkipBarberRS @RaceSkipBarber pic.twitter.com/G4YTF8Tr6Z

— iRacing (@iRacing) January 27, 2023

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A Late Apology

Williams eSporst posted a letter to explain the actions of their Daytona 24 team and their posts afterwards

pic.twitter.com/zR7t723SwG

— WILLIAMS ΞSPORTS (@WilliamsEsports) January 27, 2023

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Spin Cycle

Overtake posted a video of a car going absolutely spin crazy

Wait for it…! 😂

Credits: @joshuagrosso18 #simracing #iRacing pic.twitter.com/QphVaOs9Jx

— OverTake (@OverTake_gg) January 26, 2023

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iRacing at the 24 Hours of Daytona

In Daytona for the big event? Come on by the BMW display and turn some laps!@Philipp_Eng got some practice laps in before the 24! pic.twitter.com/KQdNX60W9n

— iRacing (@iRacing) January 26, 2023

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Patch 3 Release

Patch deployment has begun. Here you can find the Release Notes (in the forums: https://t.co/q9e7zeYk5G and FAQs https://t.co/IHpkgfcMad)

Check here to see if we are back up yet: https://t.co/3UxMPAmFi3 https://t.co/yxSEbQAsZL

— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) January 26, 2023

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/36265/2023-season-1-patch-3-hotfix-1-release-notes-2023-01-26-06#latest

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Bringing Down the Hammer

iRacing Short Course penalizes 2 drivers, including Parker Retzlaff, to the back of the field for poor driving

Statement regarding yesterday’s event. pic.twitter.com/Fe3lJrql7C

— iRacing Short Course Series (@iRacingshort) January 27, 2023

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Rigs on a Plane

Max Verstappen installed a sim rig on a private jet so he can keep racing while traveling

https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/01/26/verstappen-installs-sim-racing-rig-on-private-jet/

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Saved! Then Dead

Sim Streamer Matt Malone shows a video of his last lap drama while racing at Talladega.

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Slowing iRacing Down

Ilkka Haapala Tweeted that after watching the real Daytona 24, iRacing needs to slow down all classes to match reality

Watching #Daytona24 has made it pretty clear @iRacing needs to slow down all classes, a lot. The BMW LMDh is at least 4 seconds too fast, and the same goes for all other classes as well.#IMSA

— Ilkka Haapala (@FinnSim) January 29, 2023

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And Another One Gone

Kevin Ellis Jr has pulled out of the iRacing Porschr TAG Heur Supercup citing “other competitions and commitments”

I am no longer a driver in the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup.

Forever grateful @apexracingteam 💙 pic.twitter.com/D1Kyoj2Pb5

— Kevin Ellis Jr (@KevinEllisJr98) January 30, 2023

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Rennsport Delays

Rennsport Tweeted an apology for a delay in the beta version of their sim

Sorry guys! 😕 pic.twitter.com/DHoGqFJpeE

— RENNSPORT (@RENNSPORT_gg) January 31, 2023

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Coke Race – The Clash

This entire race is really a race of yeet or be yeeted. The heats had no cautions and someone usually was getting sent most of the time…

Heat 1 -Garret Lowe wins

@RyanLuza was able to set sail to win the second heat with ease!

Another Rookie statement MADE! @timothyholmes67 DOMINATES in his opening race with @RFKracing in Heat 3

Pure chaos in this 40 lap consolation.@ParkerW95 and @GarrettManes have been battling for the lead among the lapped traffic. Top 7 advance – Keister was 7th Keister did what he had to bar rules

CASEY KIRWAN GOES BACK TO BACK IN THE CLASH!

Picking up right where he left off! 💪

Defending champ @CaseyKirwan23 picks up his first win of 2023 in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Clash! 🏁 pic.twitter.com/LiFN1fI6Wt

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 1, 2023

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Sim vs Reality

Anthony Alfredo post another Simulation vs Reality video at Charlotte

Simulation vs. reality 🧐 @iRacing #Sim2Reality Full video on YouTube! https://t.co/SdXBqwJs8X pic.twitter.com/NbEszh04jX

— Anthony Alfredo (@anthonyalfredo) February 1, 2023

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New Content Tease

iRacing Tweeted a teaser for possibly a new track!

The art team just sent this over to show to the community. I think it's Rainbow Road? pic.twitter.com/41LPcQ7vjo

— iRacing (@iRacing) February 2, 2023

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Sim Racing Cardio

Overtake tweeted some heart rate monitoring data from the Daytona 24 and how it compares to other aerobic activity

Save this for when someone again says that simracing is not a sport. 🤝

Credits: u/arcticrobot#simracing pic.twitter.com/CrEajkznh2

— OverTake (@OverTake_gg) January 31, 2023

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World of Outlaws Championship

Week 10 of the WoO Sprint car championship saw an unlikely champion crowned in an exciting finale at the Dirt Track at Charlotte

Tyler Schell is your newest iRacing World of Outlaws CARQUEST Auto Parts Sprint Car Champion! 🏆💰@WorldofOutlaws | @Carquest pic.twitter.com/H7O9yDNuXv

— iRacing (@iRacing) January 31, 2023

Fin.	St.	No.	Driver	Laps	Interval	Led	Best	Pts.
1	2	85	Tyler Schell	35		9	13.932	78
2	8	52	James Edens	35	-0.016	0	14.033	74
3	1	20	Aiden Forster	35	-0.377	25	13.952	72
4	19	1	Mason Hannagan	35	-0.891	0	14.149	64
5	5	86	Timothy S Smith	35	-1.067	0	13.913	65

iRacing World of Outlaws Carquest Sprint Car Series points are as follows:

1. Tyler Schell, 610
2. Alex Bergeron, 602
3. Timothy Smith, 581
4. James Edens, 565
5. Kendal Tucker, 500

https://www.iracing.com/tyler-schell-claims-2022-23-iracing-world-of-outlaws-carquest-sprint-car-title-with-win-in-charlotte-finale/

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Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup Preview

This weekend begins the new season of iRacing’s top road course championship, and Overtake.gg and Newsroom have a season preview

https://www.overtake.gg/esports/previews/porsche-tag-heuer-esports-supercup-the-drivers-who-will-be-participating?linkId=300000004509582

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2023/motorsports/porsche-tag-heuer-esports-supercup-season-2023-round-1-hockenheimring-germany-31132.html

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BMW M Sim Cup

The BMW M Sim Cup kicks off this weekend with new cars, catagories, Prize Money, and schedule.

Action in abundance is guaranteed when the BMW M Sim Cup kicks off its season on Sunday.

What's new in 2023? Cars, categories, prize money, schedule: We have all the details! #BMWSIM @iRacing pic.twitter.com/J2QYvvK4ru

— BMW M Motorsport (@BMWMotorsport) February 2, 2023

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2023 iRacing Bathurst 12 Hour

Date: February 10-12

(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

Track: Mount Panorama Circuit

License – D 4.0 Road

Sim Date (Time of Day Setting): February 5th, 2023

Warm Up Sim Start Time (Time of Day Setting): 5:05 AM

Green Flag Sim Start Time (Time of Day Setting): 5:45 AM

Session

Warmup: 30 Minutes

Qualifying: Attached & Solo – 8 Minutes for 2 Laps

Race: 12 Hours

Weather: Dynamic

Splits By: iRating

Team Event: Yes. Declare drivers and fair share rules apply. (min 2 drivers and max 16)

Drive through penalty limit: 50 incs and every 20 thereafter

Field Size : 50

Cars & Class:

BOP will be announced roughly 1 week prior to the event and we reserve the right to make a change to that BOP up until the Wednesday immediately preceding the event.

GT3

Audi R8 LMS

BMW M4 GT3

Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020

Ford GT GT3

Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

Mercedes AMG GT3

Porsche 911 GT3 R

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/36273/2023-iracing-bathurst-12h

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https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/9d27a1e9dd15b92535d7cfe85407288e/the-sim-racing-channel

https://thesimracingchannel.com/watch-live/

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Hardware/Software

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WRC/TCR Sim Wheel

The steering wheel is modelled on the one from the Hyundai i30 WRC, e.g. Ken Block, along with the i30 TCR cars, made in Simline’s own style, i.e. with good electronics based on PCB and enclosed in an aluminum housing.

Simline WRC / TCR wheel
– 12x high quality MEC backlight switches
– 4x high quality ELMA E33 encoders
– Illuminated front panel
– aluminium housing
– 320mm diameter wheel, in alcantara with yellow centre stripe
– Spiral/coil cable
– LeoBodnar main controller

https://www.raceanywhere.co.uk/collections/wheel-rims/products/wrc-tcr-simline

https://www.raceanywhere.co.uk/collections/wheel-rims/products/wrc-tcr-simline

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Asetek Invicta Hydraulic Pedal Review

The Sim Racing Den offers their review of the Asektec Invicta Hydraulic Pedals.

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S6 Sequential Shifter

Compatible with PC. Mounting plate included. Plug USB and play.

Bolt plunger feedback mechanism

Shifting type: Microswitches 

Lever for fast neutral gear

Solid aluminium body. Strong and heavy shifter. Weight approx 1.5kg

Height 34cm

http://sg-racing.co.uk/sequential-shifter/

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Simucube 2 True Drive

Simucube releases their True Drive software

https://granitedevices.com/wiki/Simucube_2_True_Drive_releases

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Screen to Wheel to Head spacing (maximize FOV)

So the rule of thumb is you want your monitor just a touch closer to your face than its width. Naturally a smaller monitor is going to be closer to your face. 27″ monitors are about the smallest you could get and still hit 180 degrees and to do that you probably need to compromise on your seating position by sitting more upright and closer to the wheel than you would normally.

Also watch out for aspect ratios. You really want as square an aspect ratio as possible. You can’t find them anywhere anymore but the older 4:3 aspect ratio monitors were perfect for triple monitor setups. Going with an ultrawide monitor setup will result in a very short vertical FOV and you will be completely unable to see the dash.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/296555#Comment_296555

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VPGSim Formula Wheel

Via VPGSim on Instagram: The new V-RSPG PRO is finally here! 🔥 New grips, VoCore, new RGB rotaries, SimHub Compatible! Thanks to you guys we’ve been able to improve the already great V-RSPG and bring it to the next level! 🙏🏻

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https://vpgsim.co.uk/viewer.php?id=28

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From Cradle to Rig

Made by Decker created a sim rig from a repourposed children’s bed

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T818 Review

OC Racing is the latest to review the new Thrustmaster T818 Direct Drive Wheel

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Sim Racing Purchase Advice

Mac Evad (Dave Cam) gives advice on Sim Racing Purchase Advice by using his long purchasing history as a guide

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Did They Fixe the VRS Direct Force Pro DD?

Will Ford at Boosted Media revisited the VRS Direct Drive Pro DD after some much needed updates from his previous review

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Hide-Away Rig

pebseygtracing posted on Tik Tok their hidden sim racing room

@pebseygtracing

Gave the sim rig a much needed update #sim #simulator #simrig #gt7 #gts #ps5 #fanatec #gt3 #maclaren #v3 #foryou #fyp #viral #harrypotter #custom #built #selfmade #install #fypシ #foryoupage #secret #mancave #spacesaving #smarthome

♬ original sound – Sickickmusic

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Simucube in the USA

A Instagram video shows the Simucube products, including the new Active Pedals, availavle in the USA

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Friday Open: 

Mike- p I don’t wanna talk about it. We’ll just pretend this one didn’t happen.

Wednesday Open: phoenix

Mike –  p17. Ran as high as P9, but didn’t do tires on the last stop a huge regret and I faded to last car one lap down. 

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Official Series

Ellis– 

• Indy pro F 2000 at spa qualify 10 out of 15. Got ran over from behind on turn one lap one but no damage and finished P6.
• USF 2000 at spa- qualified fourth out of 13. I got wrecked out at the end of the Long Street on live one when the guy behind us didn’t even try to break for the corner and just plowed i

SPIKER

ARCA – Talladega- Wrecked

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League / Hosted Races

Winter League- Atlanta

• Mike -p DNF. I started dead last drove it up to the ninth and then faded back to last before I parked. It felt kind of sick to my stomach other people in my house had the flu and I was fighting trying to get it so I also couldn’t hear David on the TeamSpeak, so I parked it.  
• David – p20, everyone except me saved fuel the whole race and made it a one stop

MAJORS SERIES  – Intimidator 500

• David – Ran a ton of Pre Q  currently have a 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th to set my average
• Donnie – Pre Q Race 1 – Wrong Set

                           Pre Q Race 2 – Wrecked 3X, P20 Something

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Final Thoughts

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1. Simnado

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On the show this week, a new World of Outlaws Sprint Car Champion was crowned, the 2023 Coke series made it’s unofficial start, and the Porshe Super Cup series begins this week. There’s more from the controversial 24 Hours of Daytona, and is there data that can prove that Sim Racing is a sport? 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

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Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

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1/19/2023 – Le Disaster Virtuale – Episode 0366

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, ———— 

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Show Introduction

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

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2023 Coke Series Driver Announcements

This past week a number of teams announced their 2023 driver lineup. Prior to that, Justin Melillo posted behind the scene photos of Nascar Productions prepping for Media Day.

Here’s a look behind the scenes at NASCAR Productions in Charlotte, NC as they are preparing to host the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series “Class of 2023” for Media and Production day tomorrow.#eNASCAR | @iRacing pic.twitter.com/K3zMK3i79A

— Justin Melillo (@justinmelillo) January 13, 2023

Seen on twitter – Making fun of Malik’s shoes, Collin Bowdin looking straight down to the ground in the group picture, and you probably don’t want to pick a fight with rookie Jordy Lopez Jr, he easily has the widest shoulders and best six pack… Kaden Honeycut not available as he was at chilibowl…

Class of 2023#eNASCAR @iRacing pic.twitter.com/0NDy3uNZfB

— Justin Melillo (@justinmelillo) January 14, 2023

Busy day with #eNASCAR Media Day but got to finally pick up the 💍 2023 season is only a few weeks away! pic.twitter.com/dmOH7Sian8

— Casey Kirwan (@CaseyKirwan95) January 14, 2023

Who said that two legends couldn't coexist?

Introducing our roster for the 2023 @eNASCARCocaCola iRacing Series!

– @BowlinGraham
– @FemiOlat_ #eNASCAR pic.twitter.com/mSUZls0MYr

— Charlotte Phoenix (@CLTPhoenixGG) January 13, 2023

A new era.#ESE officially welcomes our 2023 @eNASCARCocaCola @iRacing Series drivers @CodyByus and @Dard2121 🏁

We are thrilled to have two powerhouse veterans wheeling our @TeamChevy Camaro's this season and cannot wait to contend for a championship!#eNASCAR pic.twitter.com/DI6ai0SDC8

— Elliott Sadler eSports (@SadlerEsports) January 13, 2023

It's true! We're excited to join the @eNASCARCocaCola @iRacing Series in 2023@windVOW8820 and @A_Boes21 will be with us for 19 races of excitement👊🏁#eNASCAR | #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/tCpQyid46w

— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) January 14, 2023

The Pioneers have entered the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series 🏁

🏎 #31 @DerekJustis
🏎 #20 @MrWyat5

@eNASCARCocaCola | #MyCity pic.twitter.com/Id9sZMtNcp

— Pioneers (@PioneersGG) January 13, 2023

It's TIME! Here is our line up for the 2023 @iRacing eNASCAR Coca-Cola Series! WE ARE HERE and we mean business so LET'S DO THIS!!! #teamdillonesports pic.twitter.com/XkMdvlAtmC

— Team Dillon Management (@TeamDillonMgmt) January 13, 2023

We're back. pic.twitter.com/ow23CJTEN0

— Stewart-Haas Esports (@SHR_eSports) January 14, 2023

Things come full circle sometimes. I can’t be happier to be paired up with JRM and to be able to run the 88. It’s crazy to think what started as sharing paints in ‘03 would turn into an opportunity to sim race for him. I, personally, couldn’t be happier and more excited for this. https://t.co/cvSPY46Kdl

— Kevin (@kkingstyle) January 14, 2023

🖊️ 😎 welcome to the family @MattBussa!@LogitechG | @LogitechGesport pic.twitter.com/8THfJaAIzB

— William Byron eSports (@WBeSports_) January 16, 2023

#ItsBeenGr8 I #eNASCAR I @iRacing pic.twitter.com/5T27sgGiw7

— Michael Conti (@MikeConti5) January 14, 2023

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A Virtual Disaster

This years, January running of the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans, was simply, a disaster.

Update on current proceedings.#LeMansVirtual pic.twitter.com/BS13IZlUki

— Le Mans Virtual (@LeMansVirtual) January 14, 2023

So @LeMansVirtual again proves to be a joke with multiple red flags, timing issues, multiple disconnections & game freezes causing the results to be a complete lottery.

This event causes HUGE damage to sim racing, right infront of the big manufacturers & teams.

What a shame…

— George Simmons (@GeoSimRacing) January 15, 2023

Pretty wild, this.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual is currently halted due to a suspected security breach on the servers running the event. https://t.co/wcLBclQt9v

— Aaron Bearden (@aaronbearden93) January 14, 2023

what they mean by security breach is that some streamer accidentally showed the servers and MSG are so bad at protecting them that they got ddosd

— Luke Rogers (@saiint) January 14, 2023

From Verstappen,

https://m.twitch.tv/teamredline/clip/EncouragingFantasticPeafowlPoooound-QR7Vix8RnIkWw9yQ?filter=clips&range=7d

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/35476/what-max-verstappen-thinks-of-rfactor-2#latest

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Rogue Employee

Yet another potential blow to Motorsport Games. According to Insider Gaming, an employee is threatening to release source code from 4 different MSG games over not being paid.

Motorsport Games Employee Threatens to Leak Source Code of Four Games

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THE SIM RACER

The Sim Racing movie, the SIM RACER has landed on Amazon Prime. For $3.99, you can rent and enjoy the movie in the comfort of your own Sim Rig!

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Restart Zone, Not Official?

According to Lounge listener, Cody Richardson, the Restart Zone may have been suspended with any announcement. Via the iRacer’s Lounge Discord, Cody stated, “iRacing turned off restart zones for officials – last update broke something and led to a bunch of false black flags, my guess is it’s related, but there’s not been an official announcement.”

https://discord.com/channels/238867726335082506/238867726335082506/1065046132830511155

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2023 Daytona 24 

The iRacing Daytona 24 is THIS WEEK!! Grab your friends and compete against thousands of other iRacers in the biggest sim racing event of the year!

Show us what you'll be driving 👇🎨 pic.twitter.com/JAjaA3IvRO

— iRacing (@iRacing) January 17, 2023

Date: January 20-22nd

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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WW Sprint Car

https://www.iracing.com/bergeron-strikes-back-with-iracing-world-of-outlaws-carquest-sprint-car-win-at-knoxville/

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Podcast Housekeeping

Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to make it easier for more listeners to find the podcast. Mention the podcast to your fellow drivers so they don’t miss out, we would appreciate it.

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/9d27a1e9dd15b92535d7cfe85407288e/the-sim-racing-channel

https://thesimracingchannel.com/watch-live/

Fantasy

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Hardware/Software

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How Old is Your Throttle?

Neils Heusinkveld posted an in depth video on all the SIMS throttle models. He claims iRacing is still using a model, that is over 25 years old.

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Amazon H-Pattern

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CHICANE, the Sole of Racing

Chicane is a Racing Shoe and Apparel company out of Hayward, CA. According to Chicane, they work with tire manufacture, Micheline, to develop their soles for grip, durability, and longevity.

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Hyper Luxe

Gomez Sim Industries announces via twitter, a Hyper P1 with “Luxe” trim option.

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A post shared by GSI – Gomez Sim Industries (@gomez_sim_industries)

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The Rig of a World Champion

A photo of F1 World Champion Max Verstappen’s Sim Rig was posted to Overtake.GG. The rig sits in the corner, of what looks like to be a large empty room. Along with the rig, to the right is a Red Bull branded mini fridge stocked with beverages, to the right, is a neon sign that reads, F*^K Off.

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A Listener Challenge

Lounge listener, John Dubuque, is challenging host’s David and Brian to get there hands on a AERO VR Headset.

Dubuque stated, “I think the race is on (no pun intended) between @Brian Maccubbin and @David K Hall (there are 15+ David Halls on iRacing but only one David K Hall!) to see who will be the first host of the iRacersLounge podcast to adopt the best-in-class Aero. I suspect both will eventually get there – the first will likely be so pleased w/the Aero that it will become that much harder to resist making that wise investment.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/290602/#Comment_290602

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ReFerox – Bodywork racing simulators

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A New Dash by Grid

Dave Cam posted a review video of a Grid by Sim Lab Dash Panel.

https://sim-lab.eu/shop/product/grd001-grid-display-ddu-5-3981#attr=

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The Drive Pod

From the people at Studio Casti bring you, The Drive Pod.  

https://hiconsumption.com/drivepod-professional-driving-simulator-by-studio-casti/

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Project Yellowrider

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12665/project-yellowrider-5dof-motion-rig-g-seat-belt-tensioner-updated-dec-2022#latest

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Porche Wheel Worth It?

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Huge Screen with Halo!

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Cosworth Wheel Pricing

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Friday Open: North Wilkesboro

Mike- p. The green stayed out until lap 50 for the first caution got the lucky dog. Stayed out of trouble pretty much around 13th and 15th most of the race pitted for the last time with 50 to go. They just keep wreckin and I kept moving up by the first green white checker. I was P4 by the first green white checker, I was the leader for the second green white checker second place got next to me on the white on the back I tried to cross over I barely touched him and he went around and I won the race. I didn’t want to win it that way and I told him that looking at the replay it was pretty much net code if anything he didn’t complain so I celebrated the win.  My 91st career

Donnie – Q10/ P Wrecked

Sunday Fixed 

• Mike – p  used the beta UI to launch, and it would not try it a few times ended up, rebooting and getting in right before grid. However, my main speakers were not working and there was no time to fix. I can hear the engine sound barely out of the subwoofer, so I’m OK for this race but how frustrating experience it is Top split road around the back ended up bringing out the third caution on my own spitting off down on the inside no damage. Ran about 15 the 10th most of the race with two to go. They had a big wreck and I couldn’t miss it. I got the beat Ball ended up losing a lap P 19. Upfront on the white flag third place pulled the Ross Chastain move and rode the wall and ended up passing two spots to get the win in the final corners.

Wednesday Open: dover

Mike –  p 15. Ran around 10 most of the race got involved in an incident with a lapcars fun had no damage was sitting there parked for a few seconds before somebody plowed in several seconds after the yellow was out I ended up two laps down P 15.

• Ellis – p 4 ran top 10 most of the race the back half of the top 10 as we ran a long green flag run. At the end we were going to have to do a splash and go. I waited, insure enough somebody spun getting on the pit Road the caution came out, bunched us up and I finished

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Official Series

DAYTONA ROAR

• Tony Rochette –  Wrecked out early.
• Mike Ellis – I ran about for the sixth most of the race that 50 for a faster car ran over me coming out of the bath stop and dumped me head on into the wall 44 minutes damage. It’s so frustrating to get run over from behind when you can’t do anything to avoid it, I let the guy know how happy I was.
• Donnie – GT4 Only Split, P13 out of 48 Cars.

Ellis–  F 2000 at Phoenix qualified eight out of 14. At one point fifth sixth and seventh collected each other on the back stretch then second and third collected each other and then I brought it home from there P3.

• Indy pro 2000 @Rudskogen. Started fifth and finished P3. Add pressure at the end from fourth but was able to keep my cool he eventually spun off.
• F 2000 at rodSkogan. Started P2 finished P2. Got the lead on lap one, but foolishly spun on my own, and fell back to fit then drove my way back up to second was catching the leader, but ran out of laps 

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League / Hosted Races

Winter League- 

• Mike -p got wrecked out early when the guy in front of me spun out, hit the wall and came across him, took me out with him
• Adam – p
• Steve Thomson – p 
• Steve LouAllen-p 
• Greg – p
• David – P out for jazz practice

MAJORS SERIES  – Predator, 2 Hours of Sebring

• David – p32, punted in 3rd corner by a gt3 when slowing up for wreck.  9th place DTP, but that didn’t matter
• Greg wrecked early
• Donnie P23 out of 48 Cars

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Final Thoughts

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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. Le Disaster Virtuale

Description

On tonight’s show we talk more Coke series driver & team announcements, sim racing takes another big hit, and we got some serious rig reviews to go over, Take a load off and 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. 

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Tom Dreiling – 

Donnie Spiker – twitter.com/Spikerman19

Bobby Jonas –

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1/12/2023 – Let’s Roar – Episode 0365

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, ———— 

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Show Introduction

On the show today, we find out what iRacing may have in store for their next new vehicle, There’s more clues as to the wet stuff, what legendary wheel manufacturer may be in the sim racing market, and Dave Cam goes legend in his own way at Bathurst.

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

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New Car Coming?

iRacing posted a Tweet with a CAD drawing of a posible new entry into the stable of formu;a cars

👁️👁️ pic.twitter.com/8WwuEw2CLM

— iRacing (@iRacing) January 11, 2023

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MSG Financial Woes?

A rumor from a source at Motorsports Games claim that they have not been paying their employees and they may be threatening a lawsuit.

Sources – Motorsport Games Developers Threaten Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wages

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iRacing Days Numbered?

Overtake has an article asking if iRacing’s days may be numbered with the controversy with Motorsport Games along with the LFM adding rFactor 2

Last month saw a major controversy spark between @MSportgames and @iRacing. Along with LFM adding rF2 to its ranking service means, could this mean iRacing‘s days may be numbered.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/6Ev8oT9sCo.

Can @rFactor2 with @LFMotorsport rival iRacing? 👀

— OverTake (@OverTake_gg) January 6, 2023

https://www.overtake.gg/opinion/why-low-fuel-motorsport-threatens-iracing/

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We Are Not Worthy

Dave Cam posted a video on his YouTube Channel taking the jump at Bathurst on the last lap, while leading.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BprnrniAoe0

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Empty Box is BACK!

Popular iRacing youtuber extraordinare, EMPTY BOX (Matt Orr), is back putting up videos of him doing iRacing again after a long hiatus away… He has been away from youtube for a bit over a year but appears to be back for good.

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Soon, Sooner and Soonest

Dan Suzuki noticed a setting for wet tyres in the setting.  Could this mean rain is soon to follow?

Is #soon getting #sooner and #sooner?@iRacing pic.twitter.com/iVQzJ0kE8Y

— Dan Suzuki (@DanSuzukiTV) January 9, 2023

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/35084/wet-tyres-alert#latest

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Season 1 Patch 2 

iRacing released the notes for Season 1 Patch 2

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/35079/2023-season-1-patch-2-release-notes-2023-01-06-02

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World of Outlaws Week 7

Tim Smith took home his first win of the season and slightly increased his championship points lead

https://www.iracing.com/smith-finally-scores-first-iracing-world-of-outlaws-carquest-sprint-car-win-at-cedar-lake/

Fin.	St.	No.	Driver	Laps	Interval	Led	Best	Pts.
1	1	86	Timothy S Smith	35		32	11.038	78
2	4	12	Alex A Bergeron	35	-0.625	1	11.125	75
3	6	24	Tanner Pettit	35	-1.070	0	11.172	71
4	3	85	Tyler Schell	35	-1.830	0	11.183	69
5	10	33	Evan Seay	35	-2.025	0	11.094	64

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New Linup for Jim Beaver Sports

Justin Melillo reporst that Jim Beaver Sports will have an all new lineup in 2023 with drivers Malik Ray and Garrett Lowe

NEWS: @JBeavereSports will have a completely new lineup in 2023.

And they didn't use a single pen emoji to get there 🙏

A new number to the team, the #7 Ford will be driven by @MalikRayTTV.
As for the #15 Ford, that will now be piloted by @GarrettLowe_6.#eNASCAR | @iRacing

— Justin Melillo (@justinmelillo) January 10, 2023

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Real A.I.

Driverless race cars look a lot like AI drivers in iRacing

@byjacobward

It’s not the car, it’s the algorithm, turns out. #robot #robots #racing #racecar #motorsport #formula1 #tech #ces

♬ original sound – Jacob Ward

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The Roar

https://www.iracing.com/this-week-iracing-roar-special-event-2023/

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Daytona 24

Greg West Posts:
We have added the special event BOP to IMSA and IMSA Endurance for the coming week. Please be advised.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/35249/daytona-24h-bop-added-to-support-series#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34353/special-event-2023-iracing-daytona-24h-powered-by-vco/p1

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Podcast Housekeeping

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/9d27a1e9dd15b92535d7cfe85407288e/the-sim-racing-channel

https://thesimracingchannel.com/watch-live/

Fantasy

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Hardware/Software

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Dynisma DMG-1

Dynisma is leading the charge with their DMG-1, the world’s most advanced F1 simulator

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Moza FSR on any Base

Shaun Cole from The Sim Pit shows you how to use a Moza FSR Wheel on any wheel base

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The MagSafe Charger

The MagSafe charger mount is an easy and fast way to mount your iPhone directly to your rig. The mount is equipped with two swivel modes: horizontal and vertical.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Sim Sport Gadget – SSG (@simsportgadget)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1372143890/magsafe-charger-mount-for-sim-racing-rig

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Grid MPX Review

Adam Heart on his You Tube Channel says that the new Grid MPX formula wheel is the perfect racing wheel for him.

https://grid-engineering.com/en-us/products/grid-mpx-sim-racing-wheel

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Best Sim Racing VR

Advanced Sim Racing Tweeted that they have found the Holy Grail of VR, the much lauded Varjo Aero

We finally found it, the #VR holy grail of #SimRacing! After testing every single VR headset on the market over the past 2 years, we have found the one product that #SimRacers should aspire to for the ultimate experience. Enter the @varjodotcom Aero : https://t.co/yHLlTns8Co pic.twitter.com/xeGwjFUuF5

— Advanced SimRacing (@AdvSimRacing) January 5, 2023

https://www.advancedsimracing.com/products/varjo-aero-vr-headset

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Rig Review

SimAlphaProject shows off their custom rig

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by simalfaproject_sneyk23 (@simalfaproject_sneyk23)

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Triple Screen Glory

Dave Cam on his Youtube Channel shows how he sets up his triple screen monitors

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Brelyon VR-Like Experience

Tha the Consumer Electronoics Show the Brelyon VR-Like display redefines what VR can be.

https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/07/brelyon-display/

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Inizio Cockpit

Formula Sim Rig offers their new 80/20 Inizio Cockpit

https://www.formulasimrigs.com/product/inizio/

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SlimLine Sim Hardware

SlimLine offers tons of Sim Racing Products.

https://simline.eu/en_US/p/LEOXZ-XF-1-Sport/88

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HF8 Gaming Pad Review

The Simpit reviews the HF8 Haptic Feedback Gaming Pad

https://www.tiktok.com/@nextlevelracing/video/7187197790789848325?embed_source=121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_masking&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&refer=embed&referer_url=gleam.io%2FpyVx8%2Fnext-level-racing-hf8-ultimate-giveaway&referer_video_id=7187197790789848325

https://nextlevelracing.com/products/hf8-haptic-gaming-pad/

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Cosworth Formula Wheel

Legendary motorsport engineers Cosworth launch sim racing wheel

Legendary motorsport engineers Cosworth launch sim racing wheel 

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Friday Open: North Wilkesboro

• Mike- p. Got involved in the first caution, and somehow ended up with 8x. Second caution I absolutely got ran over from behind the dump ed. The third portion I spun out on my own, racing to hard for the lucky dog. Stayed out of trouble for a while until the seventh caution. When I was completely run over from behind fighting for the lucky dog I was dumped. Route 95 I finally get to Lucky dog.  Halfway. Bob 133 a big wreck in front of me and I’ve Hialeah. I can’t miss it and I hate the incident limit. I have to do a pass through penalty. Ended up P 13 with 22x

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Official Series

• Ellis- in the pro F2008 Road Atlanta qualify 15 out of 16. Got to 10th by the end of lap one.  Had a great race and got to P6.  
• F 2000 at Rd., Atlanta qualified fourth of 17. P2!!
• In the pro 2000 at Rd., Atlanta qualify fourth of nine. P4!
• Indy pro at Phoenix start at 18th at a 24 finished P9. Gotten one incident where a guy was getting freight trained. I was the third in line when I went by. He tried to pinch me and we banged wheels and he wrecked. He was not happy with me but I stayed out of trouble and brought it home moving forward most of the time I only got passed on track twice. I was usually the one making the passes.  
• F 2000 at Phoenix was running in the top seven and I was inside a guy who cut down on me in Spun us both out 
• In the pro at Phoenix was running around 14th out of 18 lot 14. They wreck in front of me. I barely nicked it meatball with 15 minutes damage.
• F 2000 started tenth and finish third.

SPIKER  – RAN A BUNCH OF DIRT

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League / Hosted Races

• Hosted – 
  • Ellis-old INDYCAR at old Michigan. Finished P 16 Tony Rochette got P7.
• Hosted — super cars at Texas. Start at 21st finished seventh.
• 87th at Talladega started a 37. Rect out 
• 87 at Talladega – several times cannot seem to finish these now always wrecked out
• Riley DP’s at Daytona – wrecked out
• DW 12 at Michigan. 

• Winter league- homestead 
  • Mike -p  22- caution came out after green flag stops. I was one away from the lucky dog, so I was trapped a lap down. Retard to keep the lucky dog for a while but eventually lost it I suck.
  • David – P 9, the coin flip split decision on a middle caution fell in my favor, + long run speed and ability to control a loose set paid off.  Though almost didn’t run, been sick all week with a non covid non flu virus.  Didn’t feel like getting back up, but did.  Felt fever break again right the middle of the race.
• OBRL Cup
  • Brian -Indy P20 Touched the wall on both Q laps, started in the rear.  Had a crappy race.  Was involved in a couple of incidents, but really liked the cup car at Indy Oval.

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Final Thoughts

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On the show today, we find out what iRacing may have in store for their next new vehicle, There’s more clues as to the wet stuff, what legendary wheel manufacturer may be in the sim racing market, and Dave Cam goes legend in his own way at Bathurst. So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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1/5/2023 – Sisirc Noitcerid – Episode 0364

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, ———— 

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Show Introduction

Ont today’s show we’ll take a look at the newly released iRacing Nascar Coke Series Schedule. There’s a new player in the Sim Racing market, and may be drawing talent from other platforms. We’ll check out a change in direction poll and see what’s the best wheel and base combo for under $500.

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

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ESL Makes Move Into Sim Racing

Upcoming sim racing platform Rennsport’s partnership with ESL looks set to shake up the racing esports driver market, with several top talents thought to have signed with squads new to the virtual motorsport scene.

Traxion.GG understands that several high-profile drivers have signed to ESL-affiliated teams, either effective at the start of this year, or after the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual. 

Top racing esports talent set for shock ESL, Rennsport, switch

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34655/esl-making-moves-into-sim-racing#latest

https://traxion.gg/top-racing-esports-talent-set-for-shock-esl-rennsport-switch/

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Will Sim Racing Become a Major eSport Player?

Luke Crane, via Twitter @Actrollvision proclaims this will the year Sim Racing becomes a bigger part among the eSport landscape.

This will be the year that Sim Racing becomes a major player in esports. By that I mean the likes of Faze, OpTic, Luminosity and Complexity to name a few will be entering teams. That is my prediction for 2023, watch this space.

— Luke Crane (@Actrollvision) January 1, 2023

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Tyler’s New Wrap

iRacing’s own, Tyler Hudson showing off his new paint scheme on his Dirt Late Model.

New body and wrap ✔️ #VortexBodiesByEli and @hpgraphics117 did a phenomenal job. The @iRacing machine has never looked so good. 😍 pic.twitter.com/ZNi8BAadyI

— Tyler D Hudson (@tdhudson001) December 30, 2022

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Should We Have Series Specific iRating?

iRacer, Marley Harrison posted a topic in the forums, “Should we have series specific iRating?

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34809/should-we-have-series-specific-irating-not-per-car#lates

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Session Adim Chat Commands

iRacing shows in their support pages how to set up Session Admin Chat Commands

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000133518-session-admin-chat-commands

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Dale Junior Enters the Chat Stutter

iRacing Staff member Dale Jr. posted a topic in the forums asking if there has been a resolution to the stuttering many are finding in the replay playback.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34528/replay-stutters-any-resolution

Is the Damage Model Broken?

iRacer, David Beattie, posted in the forums indicting the current Damage Model, since the recent build, has become a complete joke.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34435/the-current-state-of-damage-in-sim-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke#latest

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Sim Racing Chicago

Sim Racing Chicago is a professional driving simulator studio that features 10 fully built simulators. These simulators are designed to showcase the best of what sim racing has to offer. Our studio is available for any events that you may be organizing.

https://www.simracingchicago.com/

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Sisirc Noitcerid

Kaleb Belak posted his idea in the forums an idea for a ‘Diretion Crisis” week 13 series where tracks would be run in reverse with a poll to go along with it.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34829/direction-crisis-series-in-week-13

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Coke Series Shedule

iRacing released the 2023 Coke Series schedule with some unusual venues

pic.twitter.com/HeGprJICpv

— iRacing (@iRacing) January 5, 2023

https://traxion.gg/monza-homestead-miami-finale-headline-2023-enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series-schedule/

https://www.iracing.com/2023-enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series-schedule-blends-new-tracks-with-familiar-favorites/

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Gripwerx Racing

Gripwerx Racing is a company in Washington, east of Seattle where you can rent time in a highly immersie racing simulator.

https://www.gripwerxracing.com/

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World of Outlaws Week 6

James Edens joined Hayden Cardwell as the second repeat winner of the 2022-23 iRacing World of Outlaws Carquest Sprint Car Series season on Monday night, leading the most laps in the series’ return to Fairbury Speedway in Illinois from his front row starting spot. Like Cardwell, who went back-to-back at Eldora and Williams Grove, both of Edens’ wins have come in a row, after he took the inaugural checkered flag at the virtual Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 one week ago.

Fin.	St.	No.	Driver	Laps	Interval	Led	Best	Pts.
1	2	52	James Edens	35		31	11.559	78
2	1	23	Kenny Miller	35	-0.486	1	11.541	75
3	5	86	Timothy S Smith	35	-1.868	0	11.651	71

1. Timothy Smith, 364
2. Alex Bergeron, 362
3. Tyler Schell, 340

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iRacing Roar Special Event

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34352/iracing-special-event-2023-iracing-roar/p1

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January Special Event Reminders

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https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34353/special-event-2023-iracing-daytona-24h-powered-by-vco

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Podcast Housekeeping

Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to make it easier for more listeners to find the podcast. Mention the podcast to your fellow drivers so they don’t miss out, we would appreciate it.

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https://thesimracingchannel.com/watch-live/

Fantasy

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Hardware/Software

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Best Wheel Combo Under $500

Shaun Cole from the Sim Pit reviews the best sim wheel combo for under $500

In this video Shaun Cole of the Simpit shares his thoughts on the best starter setups for gamers new to sim racing in 2022.

PXN V10 Racing Wheel Kit $299
Logitech G29/G920 $399 on sale $299
Thrustmaster T248 $399
Thrustmaster T300 RS $449 (Limited Stock)
Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari Integral $499

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Asetek Ultimate LMP?

Asetek is selling the carbon fiber from their LMP that a creative designer could make an ultimate LMP rig

https://simracing-unlimited.com/en/news-en/asetek-sells-starter-kit-for-ultimate-lmp-rig/

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Load Cell Pedals Explained

The Sim Racer Corner explains the basics that you need to know about load cell pedals…it changes the braking amount based on how much force you are pushing down with rather then the actual movement of the pedal…

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The Simcore SD-1XL with the SDC

The Simcore SD-1XL with the SDC-1 button box. Loads of you had feedback on my stories so I said I’d make a post with the model numbers for the parts.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Laurence Dusoswa (@ldusoswa)

https://simcore.com.au/sdc-1/

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DSD Fobster

Derek Spears Designs will be releasing their new Fobster next week, a wheel attached button box with fob lever.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Derek Speare Designs Official (@derekspearedesignsofficial)

http://derekspearedesigns.com/ubox12-266839.html

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DD Price Guide

Traxxion posted a Youtube video going over a list of several DD’s and their prices ranging from Entry Level to the High End.

Fanatec – dd1 and 20 – 25nm – 1200 or 1500, dd and ddpro 350 5nm 200 more to get to 8nm, dd pro works on console
Moza – r5 and r 9 – 350 or 439 – r16 and r21 – 1000 and 1200
Asetek – la Prima 840 bundle only 12nm – forte 800 18nm – invicta 1200 27nm
Logitech – bundle – 1000 – 11 nm –
Thrustmaster – 10nm – 650
VRS – – 800 – 20 nm –
–Cammus – 15nm – 900
Leo Bodnar – 4585 – 15nm
– Simucube – sport pro ultimate – 17nm- 1292 – – pro 25nm 1500 – ultimate 32nm – 3276

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First Flexable 45″ Gaming Monitor

Corsair is tsking pre-orders for their Xeneon Flex, the worlds first bendable 21:9 OLED gaming monitor

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Monitors/CORSAIR-XENEON-FLEX-45WQHD240-Gaming-Monitor/p/CM-9030001-NA

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NVIDIA RTX 50 Series Rumors

NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series might turn out to be the first mainstream MCM-based GPU from the company – if recent reports are to be believed. Not only that but Blackwell architecture could very well bring the largest performance leap in the company’s history. NVIDIA recently confirmed that the Blackwell GPU architecture will be releasing in 2024.

https://wccftech.com/rumor-nvidia-rtx-50-series-blackwell-gpus-will-bring-biggest-performance-leap-in-nvidias-history/

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Fanatec Driver and Fanalab Update

Fanatec released a new driver and Fanalabs version that has car specific profiles

Cody Richardson3 — (Listener on our discord)
Oh Fanalab has had the ability to use profiles, with the gentleman making them in the forums, for about 2 years now. They don’t do a very good job telling their customers about it though.

Cody Richardson3 —
Looks like the difference is now it can automatically load the car profile in for you. Saves me a couple of steps for sure.

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Grid MPX Preorders

The new Grid MPX formula wheel is now available for preorder

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by GRID Engineering (@grid.engineering)

GRID MPX V2

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TS Customs Response Pro

The Response PRO is the most compact motion simulator on the market, built without compromises to deliver all the important tactile information present in a race car. Fast and precise motion and vibration feedback in the right time were key features during the development of the Response PRO motion simulator. Driver position is electrically controlled and fully customizable to owners preference, even during the race. Available with virtual reality headset, or the most advanced curved triple screen setup. The simulator is intended for racing teams, simracing drivers and racing enthusiasts, demanding the highest quality and performance. Response PRO is the Hypersimulator in the simulator world.

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LG Ultra Geer 48″ Gaming Monitor

LG’s new Ultra Geer 48″ Gaming Monitor may be the best large screen gaming monitor

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Sim Rep Engineering P9XX

Sim Rep Engineering is now taking preorders for the P9XX formula wheel

https://simrep-engineering.com/pages/p9xx-pre-subscription

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V-RIG

The V-Rig offers a highly adjustable simulator allowing multiple configurations from Road & Rally to GT and Formula.

To save space in your home the S1 features quick release foldaway pedal system and a quick release slide mechanism to move the rear of the rig into the front.

https://vrig.com/

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Odessey Neo G9

Samsung revealed the Odyssey G95SC monitor, a 49-inch model that it claims is the world’s first 32:9 aspect ratio OLED gaming monitor. It also reminded us that its 34-inch Odyssey G8 QD-OLED monitor that debuted in the fall during IFA 2022 will be releasing “very soon.

https://www.engadget.com/samsung-ces-monitors-8k-57-inch-ultra-wide-odyssey-150046205.html

https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/2/23529275/samsung-qd-oled-odyssey-g8-g95sc-curved-gaming-monitor-specs-price

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Thrustmaster Flaw?

on a Youtube Video found that the new Trustmaster T818 Direct Drive Wheel may have a flaw, that the mounting hole don’t line up with most rigs without buying a mounting plate.

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Is the Nvidia 4070Ti a 3090Ti Kiler

Jazs2cents on his Youtube channel compares benchmarks scores and value between the new Nvidia 4070Ti benchmarks and the 3090Ti.

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Buttkicker Settings

Gitgud Racing posted a Youtube video shoring his best settings for the Buttcicker Gamer Pro

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Wednesday Open:  Michigan

Mike –  p21- I save fuel like crazy to make it on a one stop strategy. I saved enough to get to lap 51 out of 100 but the leaders also did I don’t know how. I was dead last when I put it under green and I would’ve made it on one stop, but the caution came out shortly after.  Later I got involved in an incident when a guy let off the gas weigh early getting into the corner and I ran over him. Several minutes damage. Otis Road it home. 

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Official Series

• Ellis- F 2000 at Olton park. Qualified P5 out of 14.  Qualified fifth quickly. Got to pee to buy lap one but got ran over from behind in a corner and fell back to fifth work my my way forward to finish P2
  • Qualified six out of 10. Finishes p6
• Indy pro 2000 at Alton Park qualify fifth finished fourth. 
• Skip barber at Bathurst qualified six out of 14. Got to pee for by the end of lap one and end up finishing P3.  
• In the pro at Road Atlanta qualified 12th out of 19. Spun off all my own twice, but save the car and finish p9 
• F2000 road Atlanta qualified nine out of 16 on the first lap, got into it with a guy who was being super aggressive. He knocked off my front wings. I pity for repairs came back out and finished P 12.
• In the pro 2000 at Road Atlanta qualified nine out of 15. I spun off on my own and turn to lap one and destroyed the car. I suck.
• IMSA – The Glen
  • Hall – pwrecked, unavoidable, p wrecked, locked brakes up, p6, p5, p3, p4 with 6 min of optional and 4 seconds of pace.  Rear ended a gt3 that got loose right on the exit.  But the DTP field was extra careless
• Euro Sprint Series – Monza
  • Hall –  p3, p7,p6, p7, p4 
    • Lemans – p9 in a 3500 SoF, has a 10k driver on track, p8, p8

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League / Hosted Races

• Hosted – 
  • Ellis-87s at Talladega. They had a caution halfway, but it wasn’t enough for a fuel. I lead coming up to the white and ran out of fuel on the back stretch.  
  • Riley Daytona prototypes at Texas. Finished P9.
  • 87 Talladega started 37 out of 40 wrecked out. 
  • Super cars at Michigan started in the back got P3  
  • Pro Mazda at Lenier dirt. 
• Hosted 24 Daytona race. P4. 

• Winter league- homestead 
  • Mike -pdnf- got loose and overcorrected and how did the wall really hard knocking off the right front.  Add good tire where the first run but if I wrecked the car doesn’t help much.  
  • Steve Thomson – p 
  • Steve LouAllen-p 
  • David – P13, only one to finish.  Didn’t make any major mistakes or get caught up.  Late caution, don’t know if it helped me or not
• OBRL Cup

Brian -Kentucky P23 Had to start from the pits and fell a lap down immediately.  Needed an early caution, didn’t get one.  Tried long run strategy but had no help getting lap back finishing P23

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Final Thoughts

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1. Sisirc Noitcerid

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Ont today’s show we’ll take a look at the newly released iRacing Nascar Coke Series Schedule. There’s a new player in the Sim Racing market, and may be drawing talent from other platforms. We’ll check out a change in direction poll and see what’s the best wheel and base combo for under $500. 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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12/29/2022 – 12 Steps of Daytona – Episode 0363

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, ———— 

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Show Introduction

On the show today we welcome back former iRacers Lounge co-host Will Gibson who will help us cover the ongoing controversy with the Indy Car Series in iRacing. We’ll check out the winner of the Trading Paints Paint of the Year, and there’s lots of new hardware to catch up on that you won’t want to miss, and we look forward to the new year, and that means the Daytona 24.

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

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Indy Car iRacing Re-Hash

It’s been a little over a week, and the iRacing community is taking charge.

The last few days have been painful for the @iRacing @IndyCar community.

The overwhelming sentiment from sim racers is this will only hurt us & IndyCar more than it could ever help. 225 members of our (often divided) community have come together to sign this letter to @IndyCar. pic.twitter.com/7CpSqdB9eq

— Arjuna Kankipati (@ArjunaKankipati) December 23, 2022

Do we have any lawyers here in the mix of iracing drivers? This almost sounds like grounds for a class action lawsuit against Indycar by the iracers of the world.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/279905/#Comment_279905

IndyCar’s abandonment of an established entryway comes at an inopportune time, as the series has finally seen a long-needed influx of young new fans in 2022. Forbes reports that the first three televised IndyCar races of the season brought in the series’ highest viewership in 19 years and that its streaming audience had an average age in the 30s. That stands in stark contrast with the majority of IndyCar fans, which Racer reports are much older: 68.3% of IndyCar’s TV audience is 55 or older. A whole 43.6% are 65-plus, which puts the series at risk of losing most of its fanbase over the next few decades.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/indycar-is-pulling-out-of-iracing-and-everyone-is-pissed-off

So I can’t even say I was born and raised in Indy on my iracing profile? That seems a bit far to ban a very standard abbreviation of a city, let alone ban Indy500 (if split apart) and Indycar directly.

So it’s now against the rules for me to say in my profile that I joined Iracing due to being a big Indycar fan from Indy, who’s attended 30 Indy 500s.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/279706/#Comment_279706

https://twitter.com/kneebon5/status/1607773723633020928

A short list of the current planned 'Rectangle 500s' on @iRacing:

SCOWRS Christmas 500. @RaceVerse
12/30: The #FTFRectangle500 @FTF_Racing
12/30: @SR4MH Open Wheel 500
12/31: US 500 @runnings_racing (GAVINCAR)
12/31: 880,000 Yards of Bricks @JeffMaconi #iRacing #esports

— Seth Eggert (@SethEggert91) December 22, 2022

We're excited to add an EXTRA SPLIT to the US 500!

Registration is open in our Discord – with priority going to experienced IndyCar Drivers! 86 grid spots are available with already 56 sign-ups, don't miss your chance to be part of our goodbye.https://t.co/5D0RFo9S3E https://t.co/ihkzfUtxBE

— RaceSpot TV (@RaceSpotTV) December 25, 2022

News: The Lionheart Racing Series will continue to feature its main open wheel series despite losing the ability to have it broadcast.

We will continue to providing an organized highly competitive open wheel championship to the @iRacing community for the upcoming 2023 Season!

— Lionheart Racing Series Powered by HyperX (@LionheartSeries) December 28, 2022

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0KsuWSctoACs1gLdMcAfNSnPLXzSYPGHDYKqkNB5NG8pcx4u5XWCgxPf3X4Lvkjzal&id=100063466632982&mibextid=qC1gEa

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Trading Paints Winner

Paul Newton was voted winner of the Trading Paints Paint of the Year with his Nascar Racing Ford Mustang

And that's it! It's all over! Paul Newton has won Paint of the Year! #tppoty22 pic.twitter.com/lhiB8sTexB

— Trading Paints (@tradingpaints) December 29, 2022

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Steve Myer’s Spreading Holiday Cheer

During the Christmas weekend, iRacing’s Steve Myers was answering people and need and gifting them iRacing content.

Merry Christmas! I hope you all are having a great day with friends and family. But I know some of you are not, so let's make right some Christmas wrongs! Tell me why you or someone you know could use a Sony or Xbox @outlaws_game or @iRacing subscription!

— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) December 25, 2022

Done, DM your login email address. https://t.co/AwTObgQg46

— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) December 25, 2022

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Never Sleep and Drive

Fellow iRacer Mark Bolton, posted to the iRacing Community Facebook Group about a recent adventure he had while sleeping and driving. He, most likely joking, attributes his life saving driving skills to iRacing,

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5th Annual Podium 500

Podium E-Sports put out a tweet promoting their “Podium 500.” This race is the e-sports broadcasters annual 500 miler at Daytona.

You didn't think it was over, did you? Sign-ups for the running of the 5th Annual #Podium500 go live on Friday December 30th. We look forward to seeing seeing everyone chase the checkers this February. pic.twitter.com/iwQ5qovhXn

— Podium Sports (@PodiumeSports) December 27, 2022

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WoO Sprint Car Series

This week, as the series visited Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, Edens bounced back in a big way: he won the first heat over top qualifier Aiden Bierlein, led 13 laps of the race, and grabbed the lead for the last time with just a handful of laps to go to return to the winner’s circle for the first time this season.

Fin.	St.	No.	Driver	Laps	Interval	Led	Best	Pts.
1	1	52	James Edens	35		13	10.670	78
2	3	86	Timothy S Smith	35	-0.381	19	10.684	75
3	7	48	Dylan Yeager	35	-0.916	0	10.929	71

1. Alex Bergeron, 327
2. Tyler Schell, 301
3. Timothy Smith, 293
4. Kendal Tucker, 282
5. JD Brown, 268

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RIP Barney?

One of iRacing’s legendary flagmen, Barney, was struck by a skybound Legends car. Barney was in action waving the yellow flag at AMS at the time of the incident. Barney’s condition is unknown at this point.

RIP pic.twitter.com/9enlrmn03V

— Elite Performance Industries (@RaceEPI) December 27, 2022

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Tony Kanaan Muscling Around the Track

Tony Kanaan posted a video on Istagram of him straining his way around the track with his foerce feedback setting cranked up

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Tony Kanaan (@tkanaan)

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Highlights of the Week – 12.28.22

iRAcing posted the video of their top 5 highlghts of the week

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People Still Don’t Know Better!

Benjamin White posted a twitter video of a driver in his race sessiom dropping an inappropriate slur that will certainly result in a long suspension, if not worse

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Majors Series

A new year in the Majors is just around the corner, in fact registrations for the first round are now open

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34374/2023-majors-series

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Special Event iRacing Roar

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34352/iracing-special-event-2023-iracing-roar

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Special Event Daytona 24

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/34353/special-event-2023-iracing-daytona-24h-powered-by-vco

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Podcast Housekeeping

Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to make it easier for more listeners to find the podcast. Mention the podcast to your fellow drivers so they don’t miss out, we would appreciate it.

Check out our Discord https://discord.gg/rvRas4DDqF

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https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

https://channelstore.roku.com/details/9d27a1e9dd15b92535d7cfe85407288e/the-sim-racing-channel

https://thesimracingchannel.com/watch-live/

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Hardware/Software

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DBox Motion without the DBox

Dbox in conjunction with R Seat has created a motion rig without the look of a full motion rig

https://traxion.gg/the-rseat-and-d-box-hf-l4-is-a-sim-racing-and-movie-watching-haptic-feedback-platform/

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Fanatec F1 Cockpit

Gamer Muscle checks out Fanatec’s new F1 simulator at the Sim Racing Expo

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/27092/new-fanatec-formula-simulator-prototype

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Sim Switch 

Gamer Muscle got to try out the Sim Switch sim rig with a fully adjustable, motorized pedal setup

https://shop.getcloserracing.com/

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Qubic System QS-V20

The Qubic System QS-V20 4DOF Motion Racing Simulator

https://www.apevie.com/

https://www.apevie.com/collections/cockpits-chassis/products/qubic-system-qs-s25-6-dof-simulator

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Results

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Official Series

• Ellis- Indy pro 2000 at Rd., Atlanta qualified fourth out of 14. Wreck out turn one lap while I suck. 
  • Qualified seventh out of 18. Lap one turn to. I spun off on my own, fell back to 17, but was able to recover up to finish 10.
• F 2000 at Rd., Atlanta. Car number six out of 14.Q p6. Got p2. Led some laps. 
• F 2000 at oulton park. Went off in the garage and add an unfortunate, rejoin and collected three other cars.  
  • Qualified sixth out of 15. The leader spins it in lap one turn one second place slows down dramatically, and I drive over the top of him. I need to pay for a black flag came back out and drove up to seventh. 
• In the pro 2000 at Alton park. Qualified ninth out of 18. Finished P8.
• I qualified nine out of 15. On lap to the two cars in front of me collide and turn sideways on the track and I T-bone my way in car is destroyed.  
• Skip barber at Bathurst qualified P3 out of 18. Got clear of the packet and was running p2. We had a huge gap on everybody else. I ended up spending and damaging my front wing, which slowed me down several seconds allowed. However, with the gap I was able to finish p4

• IMSA – The Glen
  • Hall – p3, p3, p4, p wrecked in chaos, p self spun fighting for win, P1, First in BMW, leader ran out of gas!, p9, VR crashed forgot to close Civ 6
  • Ellis – p9. Lock the brakes in turn one lap one five minutes damage finish the rest anyway.  
    • Had a pretty good beginning of the race and had clipped the grass. Just a hair has slowed down because of it and got ran over from behind 15 minutes damage DNF.
• Euro Sprint Series – Spa
  • Hall –  P3, p2, p5, P1, P1 (This one stolen on last lap), p7

Monza – p7, p5, p6

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League / Hosted Races

• Hosted – 
  • Daytona prototypes at Texas. Wrecked out.
  • 87 at Talladega wrecked out
  • Radicals at Virginia, P 10
  • Old INDYCAR at Michigan P5

• Winter league- 
  • Mike -p ended up, hitting under Grean and sure enough the caution came out while all pit Road, this is two weeks in a row. This is happened to me. I had to take the wave around.  Ended up p16
  • Steve Thomson – p 8th
  • David – P wrecked.  A driver is off the pace on the wall.  As soon as I turn low to go by, he pulls across the track in front of me trying to get out of the .  I over correct avoiding him.
• OBRL Cup

Brian – Talladega P6  Didn’t qualify, but should have.  Started near the back and lost the lead draft pretty quickly.  The race stayed Green until the last couple of laps, so I was able to regroup with the main field and was able to grab a few laps on the GWC finish.

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Final Thoughts

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1. 12 Steps of Daytona

Description

On the show today we welcome back former iRacers Lounge co-host Will Gibson who will help us cover the ongoing controversy with the Indy Car Series in iRacing. We’ll check out the winner of the Trading Paints Paint of the Year, and there’s lots of new hardware to catch up on that you won’t want to miss, and we look forward to the new year, and that means the Daytona 24. 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: 

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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

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12/22/2022 – I identify as an IndyCar Driver – Episode 0362

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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On this weeks show the NTT Indy Car Racing Series drops a bomb that has all of iRacing up in arms. We’ll recap all of the details and reactions to the news. The special events calendar was released and we’ll check out all of the events this year.

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Topics

INDYCAR branding and Indy 500 event set to disappear from iRacing

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Another 10K Member!

Simone Maria Marceno became the newest member of the ten thousand iRating club for road

TEN THOUSAND IRATING ROAD @iRacing pic.twitter.com/HYkb2EL1IC

— Simone Maria Marceno' (@simonemarceno27) December 15, 2022

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Will iRacing be Ready?

R.E. Samuelson posted in the Forums asking if iRacing will be ready for the May All-Star Event at North Wilksboro.

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iRacing Track Garages

Ryan Blackford Tweeted his suggestion for iRacing: full screen garages

iracing feature suggestion: full screen garage UI

— Bryan Blackford (@bryanblack33) December 20, 2022

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World of Outlaws Week 4

The Carquest iRacing World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series made its debut at Lincoln Speedway which was won by Kenny Miller, his first win as a rookie this season.

Fin.	St.	No.	Driver	Laps	Interval	Led	Best	Pts.
1	2	23	Kenny Miller	35		9	13.433	78
2	5	00	Kendal Tucker	35	-2.526	0	13.815	74
3	10	51	Clayton W Tilley	35	-2.875	0	13.701	70
4	7	85	Tyler Schell	35	-3.282	0	13.780	68
5	9	13	Aiden Bierlein	35	-3.351	0	13.722	64

1. Alex Bergeron, 267
2. Tyler Schell, 236
3. Kendal Tucker, 233
4. JD Brown, 226
5. Timothy Smith, 218

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VIR Arrives for Season 1

iRacing tweeted the announcement of the arrival of the newly built VIR 

A brand new rebuild of VIRginia International Raceway arrives in iRacing today! It will be part of the base content and FREE to all iRacing members! pic.twitter.com/FR4FUSryPS

— iRacing (@iRacing) December 21, 2022

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Coke Series Drivers for 2023

The Contender Series wrapped up and now the new Coke Series Drivers are set for the 2023 season

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BGTatGJHlLlZStVKR8wlEZIiYne1E9OL2iai8r7z3qU/htmlview?urp=gmail_link

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Screen to Speed 

Traxxion posted a reference to the story we had last week, the Screen to Speed iRacing competition for women drivers.

In an effort to give a boost to female sim racers, the first-ever #ScreenToSpeed @iRacing competition by @init_esports will highlight women in esports through a unique online tournament 🌐💪https://t.co/fVHKUNwm53

— Traxion.GG (@TraxionGG) December 20, 2022

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iRacing Build Highlights

iRacing posted a video recapping all of the new content from the season 1 build

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Special Events Calendar

iRacing released their complete 2023 Special Events Calendar

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/33995/2023-iracing-special-events-calendar-complete

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Mighty Max at Dega

Max Verstappen was spotted by a driver running a race at Talladega. What famous drivers have you run with?

iRacers: is this actually max

We are at ‘dega. Me and @MatteAyce are debating. I do not know pic.twitter.com/GpEg26pSyN

— dale tanhardt (@daletanhardt) December 22, 2022

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Nascar in the Rain?

Kenny Wallace on his show said that all three Nascar series will attempt to race in the rain at the tracks at North Wilkesboro, La Coliseum , Phoenix, Richmond, Martinsville and New Hampshire.

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iRacing for All Ages

Ray Alfalla set up Jim Baker who was 89 at the time with iRacing, and 7 years later he’s still racing at 96!

Jim Baker is 96 years old, and he’s on @iRacing. We met him 7 years ago, and he’s still at it! Dad and I fixed up his simulator and he’s ready to go 🤙 pic.twitter.com/yIJGjFWJN0

— Ray Alfalla (@rayalfalla) December 22, 2022

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An Oldie But Goodie

Florida Man crashes his quadrillion dollar sim rig, circa 2020

Florida Man crashes his quadrillion dollar sim rig, circa 2020, colorized pic.twitter.com/NpuVdkeuD2

— ✰ Masyn! ✰ (@notmasyn41) December 20, 2022

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Podcast Housekeeping

Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to make it easier for more listeners to find the podcast. Mention the podcast to your fellow drivers so they don’t miss out, we would appreciate it.

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Fantasy

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Hardware/Software

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Logitech Through the Years

At the Sim Racing Expo, Logitech had a nice look at the evolution of Logitech Sim Racing Wheels

At their booth, @LogitechG offered a nice look at the hardware of yesteryear with all their #SimRacing wheels throughout history – what a long way we've come! What wheel did you start your virtual career with?#SRE22 #SimRacingExpo pic.twitter.com/G54tN3ZGwc

— ADAC SimRacing Expo (@SimRacingExpo) December 10, 2022

And btw…. Back in stock ….

The GT DD Pro (8 Nm) is finally available for pre-order again! We are preparing the first batch of the newly produced units to be shipped via air freight, at no additional cost to you.

We estimate the first units will be in customers' hands before the end of February 2023. pic.twitter.com/hk0QW8pNGw

— Fanatec (@fanatec) December 20, 2022

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Grid Engineering MPX

After many months of R&D, Grid Engineering is ready to reveal the MPX. With a pre-order special 3 digit price point and utilizing the highest quality components available,

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9Vz3-vcSs/?igshid=ZDhmZGIxNmQ%3D

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Fanatec QR2

Gamer Muscle reviewed the Fanatec new Quick Release system and Bentley wheel from the Sim Racing Expo

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Best Sim Rig of the Sim Expo

Gamer Muscle gives his thoughts of the best sim rig from the Sim Expo

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Saturday Fixed –

• Mike- top split car19 out of 20. Ran around 15th most of the race pretty much stayed out of trouble and got a P 11.

Wednesday fixed Mike- Car 11 and top split a lot of heavy hitters in here Matt Busse, Tyler Hudson, David L Brown, Blake McCandless. Ran about 10 to 15. Most of the race ended up p 13.

Wednesday Open:  Homestead 

Mike –  car 23 out of 25 in top split. Qualify 12th. P16.

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Official Series

• Ellis -USF 2000. 
• Ellis-rookie street stock at Charlotte. 97 registered- I was Kar number 8 to 14 car number one was 4600 irating. Qualified8th. Fairly clean race we ran in a pack the whole time clean with about three to go. They finally wrecked. I finished P5. Gained 42 irating.  
• Rookie dirt street stock at USA. Wrecked near the end 
• Toyota GR 86 and other production cars at nord 31 cars total start a tenth and finished fourth 
  • Got a seventh on this results. 
  • Yeah, in a big one on turn one. Had to tow eight minutes went back out and got it. Cleared back up to 12 out of 27.
  • Start a 10 got up the fifth by last one, but I was the final lap by wreck by myself and fell back to 11
• Indy pro 2000 at road America start a seven out of 12. Got to pee five by the end of lap one spun near the end of lap to buy myself hitting the final rumble strips. It is fun in the car around killed it.
  • Qualified six out of 16. Got to pee for bio lab one and was able to keep it and get my first good finish the series.  
• F 2000 at Rd., America car number two in bottom split out of 13. Qualify third sitting on the grid the guy in front of a backs into me destroying my front way before the race has even started. It wasn’t too bad and I survived for a P3.  
  • Call number two in the bottom split. Qualified fifth and finished fifth had a great battle throughout the race, though with third and fourth place.  

• A Open
  • Steve –  P7,5,13,6,16 at Kentuchy P3,2 and 27 at Indy.
• IMSA – Interlagos
  • Hall – p 14 Learning track, unsure about battery strat either.
    • P14, hit with 4x on pace lap and another 4x on turn one
    • P6, geting used to the new track and car
    • P13, put my self in grass so had to work back up
    • P7, clean
    • P5
    • p9
• Euro Sprint Series – Spa
  • Hall –  P1 in the Ferrari, first race back in this car in a long time.  Fresh paint goes to victory lane right off the bat.  Tire wear is now a factor
    • P4 – really enjoying the GTE reunion
    • P wrecked by dive bomber
    • P2
    • P3
    • P2

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League / Hosted Races

• Ellis -Chris McGuire posted 87th at Talladega started in the back and won the race
• GEN five NASCAR at Talladega got wrecked out
• GEN five – car at Talladega started in the back. Got to the lead before halfway.  I go on to win it holla!
• GEN five car and old Indycar.Talladega. Was leaving my class with sixth ago and got wrecked in Indy car crash.  
• New Toyota 86 at Lanier dirt. 
• 87. Cars at RudkCogan.  Wrecked out 
• Riley Daytona prototype at old Michigan. Started in the back got to the front pack, but wrecked out near the end.
• Riley Daytona prototype at new Texas, started mid pack ended up finishing P5
• Riley Daytona, prototypes at Talladega, got wrecked out
• 87s at Talladega start 25th. Wreck out
• GEN five NASCAR at Talladega started 37 out of 40.
• Riley Daytona prototype at Michigan. Was leaving on the white and got wrecked

• Winter league- 
  • Mike -p we’re going on a two stop race I’m headed for the second time as a caution came out while I was on it road I had energy 16 came out 26 down had to take the wave around 23 to go for the shoot out. I had another caution with 17 to go check my last set. A tires ended up finishing P 10.  
  • Steve Thomson – p17
  • Steve LouAllen-p 
  • David – P 22.  Had a top 10 car, caught in accident.  No recovering this time.  All 4 races I have been caught up in a wreck.
• OBRL Cup
  • Brian – Michigan P20  Qualified 11th ran the rubber off the my tires on the first green flag run, then over shot my pit stall in the first pit stop, losing as bunch of spots.  Did much better on tire wear after that, but the race stayed green the whole race and wasn’t able to recover.

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Final Thoughts

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