Episode 0299

9/30/2021 – Gen 6 Whimpers Away

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Introduction

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

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Topics

Coke Race – Talladega

PreRace w Bowyer
GREEN FLAG: @vicente_salas14 and @JakeNichols73 lead the field into turn 1.
“Yeah, there’s a car there,” says @rayalfalla to @MGuest33 as the first caution flies as the field completes lap 1.
Things are still aggressive as the drivers attempt to find the bottom lane but we’ve made it to lap 12 now.@JakeNichols73 leads!

LAP 23: Green flag pit stops are underway. @MikeConti5, @NickOttinger, @BBryant53 and others pit. Joining @MikeConti5, @NickOttinger, and @BBryant53 on pit road were john_gorlinsky, @LoganClampitt_, @mbussa75, and @bdavies_88
LAP 27: @MGuest33 leads a group of 9 cars onto pit road.
@vicente_salas14 slid through his box and had to back up

LAP 29: @CaseyKirwan23 leads another 8 cars onto pit road.
PENALTY: @CaseyKirwan23, speeding on pit road.
LAP 32: @KeeganLeahy, @MitchelldeJong1, @bobbyzalenski, and @cshearburn pit.

The Team Conti / Drill Aisle alliance will lead the field by a BUNCH when everyone finally pits. @NickOttinger leads the train!
LAP 38: @FemiOlat_ and @swilson3_ pit.
“WOWZA! Good save, I don’t know why it was going to turn you, but good save,” said @MathesonRacing as he clips @GarrettLowe_6 who was trying to get in line.

This #eNASCAR parade is something else. At least the chat is good.
— SteelHorseLive ⛧🏁 (@SteelHorseLive) September 29, 2021

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

Halfway at @TALLADEGA. The gap from the first group to the second group in a little over 9 seconds.
36 to go: @NickOttinger, @MikeConti5, @john_gorlinsky, @LoganClampitt_, @mbussa75, @bdavies_88, and @BBryant53 pit.
PENALTIES:@lyonschoice and @MalikRayTTV, speeding on pit road.

Another nearly flawless pit execution by this group. @NickOttinger continues to lead it. @MikeConti5 won the race off of pit road but the two @WBeSports_ teammates got back around on the BS. @john_gorlinsky had to come back down a few laps later.
Pit stops have cycled.25 laps to go.

Now with 12 laps to go, the second pack (Coanda trio, Salas, Manes, Wilson) is within six seconds of the lead pack, but they’ll still need a yellow to catch back up.
WHITE FLAG! @MikeConti5 goes to the outside! He’s on his own!

A perfect push from his teammate sealed the @CocaColaRacing Series victory for @NickOttinger and @WBeSports_. pic.twitter.com/QjNtAeOiTe
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 29, 2021

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

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

Team Conti/Drill Aisle:
Ottinger: P1
Clampitt: P2
Bryant: P3
Bussa: P4
Conti: P5
Davies: P6
John Gorlinsky: P39 (Speeding)

Deadzone:
Wilson: P11
Olat: P12
Bowlin: P13
Duval: P15
Guest: P19
Boes: P23
Luza: P24
Cook: P25
Reynolds: P26
Ray: P35
Kirwan: P36
Lyon: P37#eNASCAR
— Ryan Kish (@RyanMKish) September 29, 2021

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

Was eTalladega a good race?
— Justin Melillo (@justinmelillo) September 29, 2021

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

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

Caruth at Martinsville

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

We’re ready for a showdown at the 📎.

Tomorrow, @rajahcaruth_ competes with some of the best Late Model drivers from around the country in the #ValleyStar300 @MartinsvilleSwy.

Watch the action on @_TrackPass, or listen to it on @MRNRadio starting at 7:00 PM EST. pic.twitter.com/JznMr0x3CD
— Rev Racing (@RevRacin) September 24, 2021

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

Mt Washington Drift

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

Member Parker Bland does a Mt Washington drift that even @TravisPastrana would be proud of 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/cULRRdRIoS
— iRacing (@iRacing) September 24, 2021

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

iRacing RX Recap

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

The iRacing RX World Championship presented by @yokohamatc kicked off with a bang at Daytona! Check out the highlights here—and what's sure to be one of the closest finishes of the season.
We're back in action from Atlanta on Wednesday at 4PM ET!@dirtfishrally @nitrorallycross pic.twitter.com/FB5L6AGcol
— iRacing (@iRacing) September 25, 2021

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

Mail Bag

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dallara Lockdown

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

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

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

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

This is expected to last 15-30 minutes.

Downtime:

None

Test Drive:

Not Up

2022 NASCAR Schedules

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

Get those plans set!

Take a look at the 2022 schedule for the #CampingWorldTrucks! pic.twitter.com/MZvyEafuhX
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) September 29, 2021

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

This is going to be fun!

The 2022 NASCAR #XfinitySeries schedule is here. pic.twitter.com/gg1qSEnace
— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) September 29, 2021

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

Force Dynamics Dallara World Championship Round 2

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

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See you on 4th/5th December!#vcoesports @CupofNationsSim @BenQEurope @MOBIUZGamingEU @WilliamsEsports
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iRacing Presents 2021 Crandon Championship

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

iRacing Presents 2021 Crandon Championship

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

Date: October 11th – October 17th

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

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

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

Track: Crandon International Raceway

License – D 4.0 Dirt Road

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

Sim Start Time (Time of Day Setting): Noon

Session Formats for ALL nights

Split Sizes of 20

Practice – 5 Minutes (Track 0%)

Qualifying – 7 Minutes, 2 Laps

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

3 – Minute Warmup

Feature Race, 10 laps, 20 drivers

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

Good luck & have fun!

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

iRacing Presents Petit Le Mans powered by VCO

Competing in this weekend's Petit Le Mans?

Come hang out in our livestream and get some setup tips with iRacing Vehicle Production Associates, Christian and Tanner!

📺 https://t.co/7T4f5XrSWg pic.twitter.com/lmXag7Yvro
— iRacing (@iRacing) September 28, 2021

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

Date: October 1-3

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #1 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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

MASCAR

Hey Mike

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

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

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Las Vegas

Hardware/Software

My New Cockpit Build Thread – The iRacers Lounge Edition

Mike Ellis Posts:

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

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

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

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

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

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

shop.gperformance.eu-Sim-Lab-P1-X-ultimate-sim-racing-chassis-front-mount-black-G-Performance[1].jpg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So ordered 4 12″ aluminum extrusions 40×40.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then I got the fourth monitor of the triples.

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

ASR 1 Cockpit Review Part 1 “The Build”

Barry Rowland reviews the Advanced Sim Racing ASR 1 profile cockpit

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

Pimax 8KX Review!

Karl Gosling reviews the Pimax 8KX on his Youtube Channel

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

P1Sim Eau Rouge

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

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

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

Carvangoes Pedals

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

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Lusomotors

Lusomotors unveils their first images of their sim rig prototype

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

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

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

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

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Vegas

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

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

Sunday Open
- Rochette- P8 Back from a nice vacation in the wilderness, ran wrong steering Ratio and absolutely sucked in turning. Also for giggles ran HDR in VR and that sun over the front stretch almost wrecked a couple of times
- Hall – p 20 only caution was lap 1, late in first run I got myself loose and had to go through the grass to prevent a major accident. That caused me to the loose the draft, and then long run speed just didn’t seem to be there this time. At least the wrecked out streak is over.
- Tom D – p6. Still getting into the swing of things. One caution after green flag stops. I’ll take a top 10

Sunday fixed
- Mike -pwrecked out
- Tyler – P-idoit. Apparently the engine blows up if you go from 3rd to 2nd. DNF as I gernaded myself while getting the wave around under caution. On to DEGA!

Wed Open:
- Hall –p7, recovered after an unlucky restart where another guy that started at the front seemed to want to drop back, caught me out 3 wide and just had to fall to back. But even with nose damage on the green flag stop, managed to climb back up to 7th with a small pack that worked well together.

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

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

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

Thurs Open

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

Official Series

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

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack Sim Racing League –

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

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian Nashville SS P24 Blinded by a menu

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series Talladega

1.Andrew Hess

2.Dwayne Mcarthur

3.Al Turner

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

Final Thoughts

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

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Description

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

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

Sponsors:

www.grid-finder.com

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling –

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

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September 24, 2021

Episode 0298

9/23/2001 – F1 Era Begins – Episode 0298

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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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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Introduction

On this weeks’ show well say hello to iRacing YouTube favorite Dave Cam. We’ll celebrate the one year anniversary of our great sponsor Gridfinder and we’ll check out what may be the biggest story of the year for iRacing, so stay tuned.

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Software
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Do you run Monitors or VR?
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Do you participate in any leagues or is it just official racing?
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Sim Racing Expo – Germany
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2. https://twitter.com/Davey_Cam/status/1439256069377769472
Rock Solid Rigs
Julie Wins!
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoBpRWONwTo

Topics

Bathurst 1000

Last week’s Bathurst 1000 stats from iRacing Reports shows Historic participation

https://iracingreports.com/stats/21s4-Bathurst_1000_US.html

https://iracingreports.com/stats/21s4-Bathurst_1000_AU.html

Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship

Maarten van Loozenoord took the win in the first round of the Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship

A thrilling final two laps in the first round of the Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship!@R8G_Maarten knew what he had to do and did it, placing himself on the top step of the podium! 🏁@fd_sims | @DallaraGroup pic.twitter.com/COsxZn7qL3
— iRacing (@iRacing) September 16, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1438613985759268865?s=11

Farewell to Maxx Harris

A fond farewell to fellow iRacier Max Harris

https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CareerStats.do?custid=35017&fbclid=IwAR2N-P1IVOaxfbJ0ShrKzh9ZsQY7vp7m5ABBa0zOHqiRvNxSExdUXNeCy-Y

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/8389/farewell-to-maxx-harris?fbclid=IwAR25VDS7Joda2Kb6eq8__sfrDzG0z_3E7r-u8dMBtSRwC4lw0lL3r4KNPFE#latest

iRacing Rally Cross World Championship

Wednesday marked the return of the iRacing RallyCross World Championship fighting for a $25.000 purse. The first round at the rallycross at Daytona was taken by Tommi Hallman.

This Wednesday, the @iRacing RallyCross World Championship returns with 28 of the best drivers fighting for $25,000. Join us at 6pm ET tonight for a pre-season preview to learn more about the teams & drivers on the grid!https://t.co/ioVxftGSxO #iRacing | #eSports | #iRXWCS
— RaceSpot TV (@RaceSpotTV) September 20, 2021

https://twitter.com/racespottv/status/1439984265769279489?s=11

Final results of the main event at Daytona:@iRacing | #iRXDWC pic.twitter.com/V6PFewWG2g
— Justin Melillo (@justinmelillo) September 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/justinmelillo/status/1440797599464783878?s=11

Colours Pop!

Staffer Tony Gardner announces that they have adjusted the color tone in the sim and, (maybe?) fixed the yellow color tones many have complained about.

Tony Gardner Posts:

For a while now we’ve been too a little too warm in tone, and the sun has overpowered the color mix too significantly, while the blueness of the sky was washed out. We fixed this and the fix went out in today’s patch.

The “yellow” world complaint should be gone or minimized and the colors do definitely pop more now and it looks better.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/60198/#Comment_60198

Gridfinder 1st Anniversary

Gridfinder celebrated its first anniversary showing off their growth in one year’s time.

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Modern F1 to iRacing?

iRacing announced on their Twitter account that a pair if Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team vehicles will be coming to iRacing.

A pair of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team vehicles are coming to iRacing!@MercedesAMGF1 | @iRacing https://t.co/IiJdWvlikU
— iRacing (@iRacing) September 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1440692411684909056

https://jalopnik.com/iracing-is-getting-this-and-next-years-mercedes-formula-1847723457?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=dlvrit&utm_content=jalopnik

2022 NIS – All Three Tiers

Nick Neben posted in the forums that he thinks it’s time to expand the NIS series to the Xfinity cars and Gander Trucks

Nick Neben Posts:

Ok, with the NextGen taking over for NIS in 2022 I know there are going to be some people who miss regular stock car racing. This isn’t a dig at the NextGen car, just the style it provides is not fun to some.

With current member number shooting way up, I think it is time to offer NIS – Cup, NIS – Xfinity, and NIS – Truck

Cup would stay the same and run 50% races with the special 100% races

Xfinity would run 100% races with Xfinity schedule (would usually be the same laps as NIS Cup)

Trucks would run 100% races as well from their schedule offering a shorter race of the three but longer than the regular weekly series.

Running Xfinity and Trucks at 100% would offer something different than the regular open series, and we don’t often get full races with these two series. If you tried to shorten them to 50% it would end up the same as the regular series and not offer anything different. I believe most people run NIS for the longer races.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/8808/2022-nis-all-three-tiers#latest

iRacing Presents Petit Le Mans powered by VCO

Date: October 1-3

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #1 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

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

MASCAR

MASCAR is still recruiting for his new league.

Hey Mike
This is John this is the info for my new league. The name of the new league is call MASCAR. We will be doing a Dirt Series that will be starting on the 8 of November. To join there is a $10 fee. We will be running two different cars. We will rotate cars each week. The two cars are the Pro Late Models and the 358 Modified. We will be running fix setups has well. The dirt series will run on Monday nights practice starts at 8:30pm eat. I am working on getting a broadcast to do all 10 weeks. We will also run the Cup Cars next year when the new season starts. We will follow the nascar schedule. These races will be on Thursday nights and also will have a $10 fee. So please check us out I will put the website down below. I did the website myself so not the best but I try . Anyway thanks for all your help man we appreciate it a lot.
Website- https://mascar2021.wixsite.com/league
Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/Mascar-League-100473672386018/
Twitter- @mascar2021

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Fantasy Bristol

Hardware/Software

DIY MEGA+

The DIY Mega+ is a platform motion actuator system

RS MEGA+

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

Formula Z Drive in Style

Formula-Z… Drive in Style

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Estructura SimuSport

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Venym Pedals

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Pics from SimRacing Expo 2021

Simracing Expo 2021

https://simracing-pc.de/2021/09/17/simracing-expo-2021

Res Tech X-1 Formula

The Res Tech X-1 Formula racing cock[it with monitor stand from Italy

https://res-tech.it/

SPARCO EVO QRT Racing Seat

https://shop.redline360.com/products/sparco-evo-racing-seats-black-fiberglass-008072fnr

NRG Racing Simulator Race Seat

NRG jumps into the Racing simulator market with their new $350 NRG FRP-600WT sim racing seat

https://shop.redline360.com/products/nrg-racing-simulator-race-seat-fiber-glass-white-with-blue-side-mounts

https://getnrg.com/products/frp-600wt

CSE ASCARI Button Box [Greg]

ASCARI CARBON is a fully programmable sim racing button box, compatible with PC (USB) and Fanatec CSL Elite wheel base. The button box is designed to be attached to the mounting holes provided on the CSL Elite wheel base and is available for right and left side. ASCARI frame is made of beautiful and sturdy real carbon fiber to give you the perfect motorsport feeling . The unit is supplied with colorful customized stickers for the rotary encoders, elegant rectangular and rounded labels to fully customize your racing experience.

https://www.customsimengineering.com/ascari-carbon

iRacing Dashboard [Hall]

Diogo Oliveira is offering a new dash solution for iRacing

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/8571/iracing-dashboard

Ellis – 2022 Sim Rig Project

Is Thrustmaster Back On Form? | T248 Review

TraxionGG reviews the new Thrustmaster T248 wheel base and pedals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnMuuCj2Sas

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Bristol

Ellis – p8 – started 15th got up as high as 2nd – got involved in a wreck w slight damage – then later running 5th got netcoded hard to the wall – just brought it home after that

Rochette P33 I screwed up in Q and that put me back in that mess and not being aggressive got me caught is crap. Meatballed so called it a night and watched one of the greatest Xfinity race finishes i ever seen

Steve – wrecked out

Sunday Open
- Hall – p wrecked
- Tom D – p2. Finally back. My wheel is back and better than it was. Had long run speed. Unfortunately a caution came out with 15 to go. Not enough time to get the win. On to Vegas

Sunday fixed
- Mike -pwrecked out – netcoded from 3 feet away eventually took me out – this was after getting massively wrecked on lap 2.

Race : Vegas

Wed Open:
- Hall –p18, set to loose early, thought it would build tight, but didn’t. Good car though and very long run after adjustments. Late caution ferry hurt my track position again, however was up near the front and and got caught up in late wreck.
- Ellis – pWrecked Out – Had a big save and missed the big one. Later i came washing up and nicked someones nose which sent me down but i saved it then two went to miss me they collected into the wall and i netcoded maybe 5 ft away and got destroyed

Thurs Open

Ellis – p.Wrecked out

Official Series

A Open
- Hall – P1 – Win #116 after horrible luck in NiS
- D Fixed ARCA Kansas Brian P2 Started on the Pole. Got too aggressive in getting a big lead, but used up tires too much and was run down with 10 to go.

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack Sim Racing League –

David – p7. Wrong guess on the caution coin flip, but Don’t think I had the leaders pace, as me and Steven had the same pace, and leader pulled away from Steven who was on the right pit call. Did finish first among the old tire cars.
Greg p 13
Mike – p1 – got involved in the first caution a bit of damage – lost laps on long runs – had a good battle in the middle for lucky dog, ran my ass off….
Stephen – p2

OBRL ARCA
1. Brian Iowa P13 made my way up to the front then got in trouble on a late restart

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series Las Vegas
1. Dwayne Mcarthur
2. Josh Robinson
3. Steve Thomsom

Final Thoughts

TITLE IDEAS

F1 Era Begins
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September 17, 2021

Episode 0297

09/16/2021 – Unleash The Hounds – Episode 0297

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Introduction

We talk Coke playoff racing at Bristol with Evan Posocco, we check out a new stats page, then we got the 2022 NiS, we mean NASCAR, schedule. Take a load off and check out the weekly news at the iRacers Lounge Podcast.

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Topics

Coke Race – Bristol

Pre-race interview w Elliott Sadler. And in race too. Great insight on how he is managing the day to day of ESE, including making sure these guys are using telemetry.
So far, so good for the Coanda crew.
@KeeganLeahy leads, @MitchelldeJong1 is second. Last week’s winner @bobbyzalenski is third. Already 15 laps completed!

Lap 17 TROUBLE! @DDuval42 got loose! @GarrettManes SLAMMED into Duval. No caution. Manes has a ton of damage.
Still clean and green. @MathesonRacing started from the pits and is currently two laps down, in danger of losing a third lap. 35 laps complete!

LAP 50: @KeeganLeahy continues to lead. He’s in a must-win situation for the @eNASCARCocaCola@iRacing Series playoffs. Still caution-free so far.
LAP 53: They’re racing three… and FOUR-wide at the virtual
@BMSupdates

Beatin' and bangin' at Bristol. 😳https://t.co/pKBfkg6Ln4 | @iRacing pic.twitter.com/emwCXiRuTQ
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 15, 2021

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1437952153323245575

It took 60 laps, but the leaders have finally caught lapped traffic.
It looks like the high line is the place to be.
@KeeganLeahy can’t get around @znovak15 and now @MitchelldeJong1 is waiting in the wings to take advantage. 95 laps complete!

Caution! Lap 102. Looks like @BBryant53 spun after contact with @Blade_Whitt
Bryant stays on the lead laps and @jmullisracing gets a fortunate break with the Lucky Dog.,

RESTART LAP 108: @23XIRacing teammates @KeeganLeahy and
@MitchelldeJong1 lead the field
Biggest mover so far is @swilson3_, currently up 20 spots from 32nd to 12th.

Two playoff drivers that need to turn it around and quick are
@jmullisracing and @BBryant53. 32nd and 33rd respectively, they’ll be in a must-win situation at Dega if they finish as they are.
“Do you think in a million years that you’re going to be able to pass like that, Vicente?”@CaseyKirwan23 was not happy with this attempted bump and run.

Got word ryan luza is running on a generator has no power.
@mbussa75 is coming back through the pack, P13 currently. He came into this race as the fourth man in the Final 4 by points… He’ll need a little more to stay there if points are on his mind.

Into second and aiming for the lead, @LoganClampitt_ is on the move! Just over 50 to go at Bristol!
Race leader @KeeganLeahy pounds the fence with 50 to go.
63 to go: @LoganClampitt_ challenges @KeeganLeahy for the lead.

Race leader @KeeganLeahy pounds the fence with 50 to go.

Will that open the door for playoff foe @LoganClampitt_?

📺: https://t.co/pKBfkg6Ln4 pic.twitter.com/d7zGB1ISLd
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 15, 2021

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1437962106750525443

“Thanks for the top guys,” says @KeeganLeahy to the lapped down drivers. He wants the top. Some don’t care. @LoganClampitt_ is THERE. 45 laps to go!
Don’t look now, but the defending Bristol winner @RyanLuza is closing in. Now within two second of the Top 2… he only has 25 laps to catch them!

17 to go: CAUTION! @BowlinGraham crashed after contact with

@vicente_salas14 And there’s a crash under caution! @znovak15,

@caine_cook, and @AshtonCrowder

.RESTART 11 to go: @KeeganLeahy and @LoganClampitt_ lead the field into turn 1.
10 to go: CRASH! @MikeConti5, @swilson3_, @vicente_salas14, and others are involved.
HEARTBREAK for @MikeConti5.He’ll have to win at Dega to make the Final 4.

RESTART 4 to go: @KeeganLeahy and @LoganClampitt_ lead the field into turn 1.

A clutch restart with 4 to go solidified a big @CocaColaRacing Series win for @KeeganLeahy and @23XIRacing. 🏁 pic.twitter.com/Uq8EYarWXA
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 15, 2021

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1437967602853236737

CHECKERED FLAG! @KeeganLeahy leads every lap and wins at the virtual @BMSupdates and dominants at virtual @BMSupdates to clinch a spot in the eNASCAR @CocaColaRacing iRacing Series Champ 4.

Results: #eNASCAR Coca-Cola @iRacing Series at @BMSupdates pic.twitter.com/CBydFgB2r2
— Steve Luvender (@steveluvender) September 15, 2021

https://twitter.com/steveluvender/status/1437966377617403906

The Sim Seats showroom is open [David]

The Sim Seats showroom is open and accepting @RichmondRaceway fans 😎 pic.twitter.com/3UJHl1fAdX
— Sim Seats (@SimSeats) September 10, 2021

https://twitter.com/simseats/status/1436359524986855428?s=11

What Does Brake Bias Do? [Greg]

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

Season 4 Build – Yay or Nay [Mike]

“Its a meh build”

“Not much sexy in this build. I’m happy for Hickory. The GT3 cars feel a lot different as well as the indycar. I feel I can attack harder into the corners than I could. The GT3 cars always felt like they had no grip going into the corner, than no power coming off”

“If they waited for Mt Washington until build week it would’ve seemed better”

“I think because the cup car wasn’t effected at all that makes it less too”

Season 4 is here! What addition/change are you enjoying the most in the new season? 🤔https://t.co/ABNN3IAOlq
— iRacing (@iRacing) September 13, 2021

https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1437418473936855048

Season Wrap Up Stats; a whole new system! [Brian]

Hello fellow stats nerds. You might remember me from the end of season stats that I’ve been posting up into each official series forum section… for like the last 3 years?

As you can expect, doing this was a fair amount of effort and since I’ve been focused on investing my time into developing and supporting my iRacing Reports Discord Bot project, I concluded that doing the end of season stats stuff as I had in the past wasn’t an efficient process.

Over the course of the last season I’ve been working on a whole new system to generate and share end of season stats for official series. You can now access season wrap up stats from 2021 Season 3 all the way back to 2017 Season 1 for all official iRacing series and special events over at this website:ihttps://iracingreports.com/seasons/Statistics and analysis of iRacing drivers and official series results

Use the filters at the top of that page to help you find the series/season you’re interested in.

I can still generate custom outputs for teams/drivers, that include specified people in all the tables and highlight their dots in the charts. This will become a bundled feature for my Discord Bot supporters for 2021 Season 4 onwards.

To learn more about my iRacing Reports Discord Bot please check out: https://discordbot.iracingreports.com

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7958/season-wrap-up-stats-a-whole-new-system#latest

Potential Massive Bug Involving AI Rosters [David]

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7708/potential-massive-bug-involving-ai-rosters-roster-json-error

How to get Trading Paints AI Roster into iRacing? [Greg]

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7605/how-to-get-trading-paints-ai-roster-into-iracing

Replay Sun Bug [Mike]

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7721/replay-sun-bug

See you in 2022, Los Angeles [Brian]

History meets possibility.

See you in 2022, Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/SAKJ5kiMqM
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 14, 2021

https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1437907843592638468

We ran races this week with some of our Coke drivers for @NASCAR on multiple configurations and the racing looked terrific! I think we are very close to nailing down the final version. The curb you see on the apron was a new addition this week based on the racing we saw. https://t.co/rWXs9VpaJF
— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) September 14, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracingmyers/status/1437917255623483393?s=11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdonhU0pMvA

Sim Racing Podcast Playlist [David]

Shoutout to my new favorite listener, Qwikstreet Sims. He has got a nice channel going there…

“ all the shows, and others, deserve credit for making Sim racing what it is today”

“ The longest running podcast in this hobby space…”

https://youtu.be/7MAhdUajNuc?t=447

Road Atlanta is looking BRIGHT at NIGHT in today’s update! [Greg]

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NASCAR announces 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule [Mike]

NASCAR announced the Clash – NASCAR’s prelude event to the Daytona 500 since 1979 – will take place somewhere other than Daytona International Speedway when NASCAR visits the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 6, 2022.

The NASCAR Cup Series will visit another track for the first time when the green flag flies at World Wide Technology Raceway just outside St. Louis on June 5.

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/09/15/nascar-announces-2022-nascar-cup-series-schedule/

2021 Season 4 Patch 1 Release Notes [Brian]

Release notes can be found here: https://t.co/WJOMsVl7BQ and here: https://t.co/gpYFZIAa8y
— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) September 15, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1438127115996696590?s=11

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000162040-2021-season-4-patch-1-release-notes-2021-09-14-02-

Petit Le Mans powered by VCO [David]

Petit Le Mans is a 10 hour endurance race held annually at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. It is a marquee event in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Date: October 1-3

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT

Timeslot #1 – Saturday 07:00 GMT

Timeslot #2 – Saturday 12:00 GMT

Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

Track: Road Atlanta

MASCAR [Mike]

Bathurst 1000 [Greg]

2021 Bathurst 1000

Just a reminder the Bathurst 1000 is coming up this September 17th-19th

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/53920

Intimidator Challenge, Sprint Cars @ Talladega – September 24th [Brian]

Intimidator Challenge, Sprint Cars @ Talladega – September 24th

Noah Carmichael2 Posts:

On September 24th my friend and I will be hosting the inaugural Intimdator Challenge. This event will be a week-long process starting with 4 practice sessions taking place between September 18th-21st, we will then have our It’s a Robin Miller Pole Night on the 22nd where we will find out which 24 drivers (33 if we receive 60+ entries) will move onto the main event. The pole-sitter will also receive a $50 prize courtesy of Ambitious Cloud.

The race will take place on September 24th at 8:00 pm. The race will be 76 laps and will be broadcasted live on PitStopTV!

The only cost to enter the event is a donation to the gofundme set up to support Marshall and Shabral Pruett as Shabral continues her ongoing battle with cancer.

Anyone interested in joining us for the event can register by following this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1FvNfytr0T8Fub7iK9r2zg2RIFQsfnmOboQCzpytKfqB9mw/viewform. All the links you will need including the link to the gofundme, discord, and event guide will all be in there.

And if you need more info you can follow me on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MightyMack03/status/1432889613639720961) and keep up with any ongoing updates. We hope to see you all there!

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Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

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Hardware/Software

ProtoSimTech Pedal Batch [David]

2021 ProtoSimTech Batch Pre-Orders Coming Soon

https://www.facebook.com/1113659788651573/posts/6752552384762257/?d=n

https://www.facebook.com/1113659788651573/posts/6766888449995317/?d=n

Thrustmaster Pedals [Mike]

The #T3PM is now available:

The new Thrustmaster T3PM pedals are now availablehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CThTC83gi97/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=13&wp=522&rd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iracerslounge.com&rp=%2F%3Fp%3D2269%26preview%3Dtrue#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A515.4000000022352%7D

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Could this be the NEXT Logitech Wheel? [David]

In a YouTube video from Random Callsign he speculates whether Logitch may be the next manufacturer in the Direct Drive Wheel market.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h1hN3ur9kbo?feature=oembed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1hN3ur9kbo

Track Cams for Gourmets [Greg]

https://www.trackcams22.com/

The Best Sim Racing Cockpit? [Mike]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZn7BAW7NRc

UPDATED Sim Hound Cockpit Review [Brian]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCrBTZ779MQ

The Overpower OP Chassis [Greg]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv0AsWoZ_zY

https://overpower.gg/en/

new AccuForce wireless button box prototype [David]

https://www.facebook.com/319944334738806/posts/4536014466465084/?d=n

the $2,999 GeForce RTX 4090 price prediction [Mike]

https://www.pcgamer.com/im-not-buying-the-dollar2999-geforce-rtx-4090-price-prediction-but-should-i/

Thrustmaster, Meanwhile… [David]

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7522/thrustmaster-meanwhile

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Richmond

Ellis – DQ’d- w six to go. Kept getting run over from behind for some reason tonight like three different times. I spun off that road and hit the wall and the wheel spun quickly in my hand got a card up in it in it like sprained my thumb.

Rochette P10 few people in my and Mike’s split had server issues. I had issues got booted under caution made it back down 3 laps. Enough cautions made it back to lead

Sunday Open
- Greg pwrecked
- Hall – p wrecked early 26th

Sunday fixed
- Mike -p11 – got involved in several wrecks that were not my doing but soldiered on. Got a drive through for too many incidents but still had a decent run
- Tyler – P8 – ran my normal, did not qualify and started in the back. Took my time and chipped away at the guys killing tires. Finished with a 8x dodging the disasters but finished strong. Thanks to the team for helping with pit strategy and when to push it.
- Brian – P13 ran pretty well all night. Stayed in the top 10 until the GWC when I was dive bombed and the car pushed me up the track allowing several cars to pass.

Race Bristol:

Wed Open:
- Hall –p21. Absolute wreck fest. Sloppiest Top Split race since Martinsville. 5 times unable to avoid wreck, and twice it was severe damage. Climbed to 21st by survival even with the BF at the end on the 5th impact. Just took the lap penalty and lost no spots. Iracing’s hamsters had a stroke twice during the race, and the second time the glitch that was happening to everyone took a lap from me. For as tough as it was, 21st not horrific.
- Ellis – p26 – was working inside lane and a guy got under me and got turned
- Kyle P – P9 Started 14th and worked my way to the front. Ran consistent top 10 and then last 28 laps i hammered down and worked my way up to 5ht. Lap car lost it with 2 to go and i got collected was down 400 RPM but got to restart 3rd. I tried to block the low line and keep a top 5 but just didn’t have the power. Only received a 4x the whole race and kept the car straight until that last caution.
- Greg PWrecked by Server issues
- Rochette P engine dun gon blown up after some damage in a couple of cautions
Thurs Open
- Ellis – p.2 – led the most laps – this one hurt – almost had it won – ran off the tires

Rochette P3 stayed out of trouble ran tires off on last run… i was hoping Mike and the other guy wrecked, i need a win this year

Official Series

D Fixed ARCA Brian P2 Started on the pole. Fell to 4th in the first half trying to save tires and made my way back up to 2nd by the end.

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack Sim Racing League –

David – p2 not fast enough at end
Greg p1
- https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/816505045511700490/887416914756911144/HecktusRichmondwin.png
Mike – pwrecked out 1st caution could not miss it
Tony- P18 just not fast at Richmond but stayed out of trouble and on the lead lap

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian Southern National P20 Dirt tracked the qualifying and wound up taking the pole. Then wound up starting in the pits when I lost sound gridding. Small Track with lots of cars was tough to make many positions.

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series
CONGRATULATIONS Steve Thomson in the Ridetv #67 Wins The Iracers Lounge The Aftermath Podcast Nascar Truck Series at Bristol MotorSpeedway
Dwayne Mcarthur in the REG Customs #97 Finished 2nd
Josh Robinson in the Microcenter #23 Finished 3rd

Final Thoughts

TITLE IDEAS

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Unleash The Hounds
iRacing Injuries
Gravy on top of mt washington

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Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

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September 10, 2021

Episode 0296

9/9/2021 – Reverse 180 – Episode 0296

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Introduction

On the show this week, we will be unpacking all of the new content from the season 4 build including new tracks, new cars and all of the other updates including the addition of adding AI cars to hosted races. We’ll add in some hardware in the mix and get some clues as to what’s coming up in next years Nascar/NIS schedule.

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Topics

Five New Cars, 11 New Tracks, Hosted Sessions Join iRacing AI for 2021 Season 4

iRacing adds five new cars and 11 tracks to hosted sessions with the ability to add AI cars to fill the field.

https://www.iracing.com/five-new-cars-11-new-tracks-hosted-sessions-join-iracing-ai-for-2021-season-4/

Hickory Speedway is Here

Hickory Speedway was added to the lineup in this season’s build including a release video.

It's finally here! @hickoryspeedway joins the iRacing Roster for 2021 Season Four! Check it out here:https://t.co/clCULOnOyc
— iRacing (@iRacing) September 3, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1433902164888408068?s=11

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

iRacing World of Outlaws Sprint Car World Championship Returns, Qualifying Series Announced

The iRacing World of Outlaws Sprint car championship will be beginning it’s qualifying series on September 20th at Cedar Lake Speedway and conclude October 25th at Kokomo. Then the November 15th will begin the championship series at Volusia.

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-world-of-outlaws-sprint-car-world-championship-returns-qualifying-series-announced/

Tardiff Wins Again!

Alan Tardif brings home his 3rd win of the season at Beach Ridge Speedway in his iRacing sponsored Late Model.

Win #3 of the Season! Blessed to have great sponsors and team behind me! 🏁🏁🏁 @iRacing @EarnestPerform @NASCARHomeTrack @beechridge pic.twitter.com/RRAhAq2EZ5
— Alan Tardiff (@alantardiff8) September 5, 2021

https://twitter.com/alantardiff8/status/1434649277880471555?s=11

Release Notes

Season 4 release notes were released with all of it’s contents on Wednesday.

Release Notes for Wednesdays update have been posted: https://t.co/rYBVjarEG6 and https://t.co/2kfa6ex2Ih Enjoy!!
— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) September 5, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracingsupport/status/1434645913897771008?s=11

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000161946-2021-season-4-release-notes-2021-09-07-01-

2021 S4 Paint Templates Released

Paint master Brian Simpson posted the new paint templates for the new Porsche 922 Cup and Ferrari EVO GT3

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7379/2021-s4-paint-templates-released

NiS 2022 Schedule

Nascar will be announcing their new 2022 schedule and by association it’s NIS schedule as well. Some notable moves may be the addition of WWT Raceway and Pocono dropping a race.

.@NASCAR is tentatively set to announce the 2022 Cup Series schedule next week, per sources.

➖ Among the notable moves, @WWTRaceway (AKA Gateway) near St. Louis is expected to get a Cup race, while @PoconoRaceway is expected to lose one. pic.twitter.com/NR4AviTDVy
— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 8, 2021

https://twitter.com/a_s12/status/1435407751497371655?s=11

GT3R can do 180 kph in reverse

How fast can you go in reverse? According to iRacing Streamer Dan Suzuki, he can hit 180KPH in the Porsche GT3R.

You know it's week 13 on @iRacing when this happens 🤣Did you know the @PorscheRaces GT3R can do 180 kph in reverse?

So confusing to drive like this, P3 in the end, @TonyKanaan with the win 🥳

Will do more community races this week, join the discord: https://t.co/9f64VnuLzE pic.twitter.com/SBuLRitYvd
— Dan Suzuki (@DanSuzukiTV) September 7, 2021

https://twitter.com/dansuzukitv/status/1435317111627390984?s=11

Dynamic Track, Where There Art Thou?

Bryan Black33 Tweeted about his regrets in missing the dynamic track changes in iRacing. Chris Overland was among those who commented his agreement.

I try to keep things positive but man do I miss dynamic track on iRacing. The game felt so alive & I wish the NASCAR industry could have experienced it during the PI. We were searching everywhere for grip & heat naturally balanced most lanes. Would love to be part of the solution
— Bryan Blackford (@bryanblack33) September 7, 2021

https://twitter.com/bryanblack33/status/1435130022457663489?s=11

It was literally perfect, track heat determined the fast lane, as the sun went down shadows would cool different parts of the track and create new grooves, and there was no single “fast” line. I miss it so much. https://t.co/ANyhLe81jX
— Chris Overland (@ChrisOverland47) September 7, 2021

https://twitter.com/chrisoverland47/status/1435240818260983813?s=11

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7474/multi-groove#latest

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7545/dynamic-track-on-ovals#latest

And Now Superspeedway Package

Liam Brotherton posted in the forums a response in the thread criticizing the package on Superspeedways.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/49222/#Comment_49222

2021 Season 4 Schedule

Tyler Hudson Posted in the forums the 2021 Season 4 schedule

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7505/2021-season-4-schedule

Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020

iRacing posted an introduction to the all new the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo

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

NEW CONTENT // Hungaroring

The next introduction video for new content shows off the Hungaroring Grand Prix track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-6iOL9_Xk

Deceiving Practice – Setup Shops

https://www.facebook.com/106907984441355/posts/359254505873367/?d=n

Week 13 Tour Mods Saturday

Scott Ross will be hosting a fun, Tour Mod 100 lap race at Dover on Saturday with fixed setups and no damage with a incident limit.

Hey guys could you mention this. It was a big help last week 13.
So the last couple of week 13s I hosted a fun no pressure Tour Mods on road course races. This time I wanted to switch it up to a 100 lap race at Dover with Tour Mods on the Saturday of Week 13. Fixed setup no damage but there will be an incident limit. Tire Changes will also be available. There will be iracing controlled cautions.
Date: Sept 11th 2021

Practice 8:30p et

Qual 9:00p

Race 9:10p

Looking forward to you seeing you there.
Here is a link to the Forum
Week 13 Dover Race 9/11 @9:00p ET — iRacing Forums
Scott

2021 Bathurst 1000

Just a reminder the Bathurst 1000 is coming up this September 17th-19th

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/53920

Intimidator Challenge, Sprint Cars @ Talladega – September 24th

Noah Carmichael2 Posts:

The race will take place on September 24th at 8:00 pm. The race will be 76 laps and will be broadcasted live on PitStopTV!

The only cost to enter the event is a donation to the gofundme set up to support Marshall and Shabral Pruett as Shabral continues her ongoing battle with cancer.

And if you need more info you can follow me on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MightyMack03/status/1432889613639720961) and keep up with any ongoing updates. We hope to see you all there!

Operation Motorsport Benefit 4 Hours of the Glen

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

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

8 Hour IMSA Race at Daytona

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

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

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

“OK . LETS TALK FANTASY….”

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

EG-R GTR Aluminum Rig

Our flagship rig with the integrated triple screen assembly, ready to mount three 32″ flat or curved screens. It comes with a swivel arm keyboard tray and mouse platform, as well as a gear shifter/handbrake mount. This particular rig was setup with a uniquely designed Fanatec Podium DD1 wheel base mount assembly. We can supply you with a generic reclinable racing seat, or a proper Sparco racing bucket seat of your choice. This rig provides you with a solidly constructed base to setup your own dream racing setup.https://www.instagram.com/p/CSplCPitfh0/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=13&wp=453&rd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iracerslounge.com&rp=%2F%3Fp%3D2244%26preview%3Dtrue#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A549.1999999992549%7D

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series mass production to start in the middle of 2022. According to new reports, NVIDIA’s Hopper architecture could tape out at the start of 2022, or late 2021 at an early estimate. Meanwhile, mass production of GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs is expected to start in the middle of next year, so an autumn or winter 2022 release could be on the cards for NVIDIA’s next-generation graphics cards.

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

All New RSeat P1 Sim Chassis

RSeat reveals it’s new P1 Sim Chassis in a variety of colors with your choice with, or without Sparco Seat for $1,200. It works a variety of all of the popular hardware and offers accessories for keyboards, mousepads, shifters and more. A full review can be found on The Simpit YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GZknJ5p7D0s?feature=oembed

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

Daks Print Shop Etsy Store

Daks Print Shop on the Etsy Store has a variety of 3D printed sim related products including things like sim inspired lights, dust covers for quick releases, mounting brackets for phones and tablets and much more.

Sim Lab RGB LED Lamp Includes LED/Remote

3D Printed Dust Cover Cap For all Fanatec Wheelbases image 0

Phone/Tablet Mount For Fanatec CSW CSL & DD Center Mount image 0

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DaksPrintShop

MPI SimMax Chassis

Max Papis Industries’ new SimMax Chassis is the company’s first rig offered in their growing simulation product lineup. The MPI SimMax Chassis comes complete with everything you need to assemble and drive. Simply use the supplied pieces, nuts, and bolts and attach your desired technology which is designed to work with Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec hardware. It comes in three configurable options with a price range of $799.00 – $999.00.https://maxpapisinc.com/product/mpi-sim-c1/embed/#?secret=aUYlgVHi39

MPI SimMax Chassis

Company Review

RS Button Boxes has a large variety of size, colors and designs of button boxes with multiple style switches.

https://www.rsbuttonboxes.com/

iRacingReplayCapture

Yvon Cognard posted in the forums that he created an open source command line application allowing the capture of multiple camera angles from a replay where you can record the whole replay or configure specific ranges. It controls OBS and creates a single clip by camera angle, making the video editing synchronization easy. Writing scripts, you can also control the camera live, as it plays, and avoid editing.

You’ll find the application and more details here:

https://github.com/yvon/iracing-replay-capture

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5919/iracingreplaycapture-an-application-to-record-replays-from-multiple-camera-angles

Csl dd review

https://youtube.com/watch?v=a12_ztNJ87c%3Ffeature%3Doembed

What Pedal Flex?

Actions speak louder than words. The F-GT Elite cockpit’s pedal plate is as strong as it gets.

We have ensured the Pedal plate is built to handle all of the high-end pedals on the market under extreme applications.

For more info: https://t.co/dMGTNigOb3 #nextlevelracing pic.twitter.com/rN4oYlMlPv
— Next Level Racing (@nextlvlracing) September 3, 2021

https://twitter.com/nextlvlracing/status/1433595970839883778?s=11

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Darlington

Ellis – p2 – Led some laps and just had nothing for the winner – on the longer run he would gap me for sure – he would have a 10 second lead and I would short pit and wipe it out but eventually he would get by me and drive on – great run to back up my win
Greg – PWrecked from lead with 100 to go
Hall – P12 top split. Should have been top 10, but self made mistakes threw it away including missing the pits on green flag stop. Insane long run speed.
Rochette P7 had speed stayed in top 10 through the first green flag stop when cautio. Came out just as i was leaving box putting me a lap down, moss the lucky dog for the next caution decided to take a wave around which did not work in my favor as i somehow ended 3 laps down for what was probably the longest green flag run i ever had in a nis

Sunday Open
- Rochette- P3 definitely had a great car again but lapped cars that wanna race ya and also not understanding what a wave around is kept me behind em
- Greg p Back problems

Hall – p wrecked out by a clue less lap car

Race Richmond:

Wed Open:
- Hall –p13 tough top split, green flag running except early caution, climbed from p22 start
- Ellis – p.17 – was loose on the 1st caution and took a guy out. I moved forward and ran top ten pretty much as high as 5th. About 35 to go a guy on the inside came up into me and 5 minutes damage.
- Kyle P – P4 Started P9 and hung out in the top for most of the race. About halfway through I slid through turn’s 3 & 4 on a restart brought out the caution. Fell back to P-19 and worked my way up to a P4 finish. With Stephen L getting a P3 in the same split.
Thurs Open
- Ellis – p.4 – Ran back half of top ten basically. At one point I spun off but saved it and worked back up – I was on outside once and they checked the guy behind me hit me, knocked me down into inside car, which wreck him. Turns out to be the same guy i wrecked on Wednesday. Later he came out many laps down and waited until I came around then ran hard side be side with me pushing me up in the corners… I eventually let off to get away from him.

Rochette P13 caught in late wreck blah

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack Sim Racing League –

David – p8 wrecked early, heavily damaged. Car got the and bounced into me as I was passing
Greg pwrecked out I went to enter the corner and he slowed way up and I got locked to him
Mike – pblown up – was p7 before the caution and caught a lap down – took the wayaround and it put me back in the crap – where someone 3 cars ahead decided to let off the gas just after getting to 4th gear for about 2 seconds which stacked us all up and i got heavy front end damage and blew up shortly after.
Tony- Pwrecked out
Stephen – p3

Final Thoughts

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Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

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September 3, 2021

Episode 0295

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

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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Introduction

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

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Coke Race – Darlington

Pre Race had an interview with Tony Stewart talking his race team and iRacing
Pre race team mentioned the difficulty with sun glare at Darlington
Mitchell deJong wins his 5th pole with teammate Kegan Leahy on the front row
In the pre race interview with Mitchel deJong he mentioned that the difficulty with the pit road entrance could be a factor in the race

Race starts clean with 8 playoff drivers in the top 13 with deJong in the lead, Leahy in second and Graham Bowlin in third
The race settled in early with everyone settling in for a long run and limited passing
Tony Stewart rejoins the broadcast and is interviewed by Evan
We get some good in-car camera work with Corey Vincent and you can really see and hear the throttle control these drivers have in order to run fast laps around this challenging track

@MitchelldeJong1 has pulled out to over a second lead over his teammate at lap 13.
Around lap 30 Bowlin in third is getting pressure from NIck Ottinger and Michael Conti closing on Ottinger.
At the same time Logan Clampitt is on the move passing cars up to P6
Conti passes Ottinger for 4th and pressures Bowlin until he finally concedes p3 after a tough, multi lap battle
Darlington claims her first victim on lap 44 when Bob Bryant earns the first Darlington stripe and is the lowest scoring playoff driver in p31

As playoff contender @vicente_salas14 moves up into ninth, @cshearburn is falling back.
LAP 41: @MitchelldeJong1’s lead over @KeeganLeahy is down to about 0.7 seconds.
Shearburn is down in 18th this last time by, lap 50.
First to strike:@KeeganLeahy pits at lap 56.
Pit stops next Brad Davies on lap 58 followed by race leaded Mitchel deJong with a late turn down pit road with the majority of the field following suit

Diggin' for every tenth… 😳

Race leader @MitchelldeJong1 locks it up coming to pit road but gets it slowed in time: https://t.co/pKBfkg6Ln4 pic.twitter.com/HnWK44KG08
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 1, 2021

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

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

First caution of the night and it involves a playoff driver!

@KligermanSport driver @BBryant53 goes for a ride off the nose of the No. 33: https://t.co/pKBfkg6Ln4 pic.twitter.com/pUoRjpVGUb
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 1, 2021

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

RESTART 85 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 and @bobbyzalenski lead the field into turn 1.
CAUTION! 77 to go. @AshtonCrowder spins.@rayalfalla took two tires on that stop.

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

A caution with 6 to go flips this race on its head! 🚨

eNASCAR Overtime is up NEXT ➡️: https://t.co/pKBfkg6Ln4 pic.twitter.com/jBcWFtVJ3z
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 1, 2021

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

@MalikRayTTV STAYS OUT! The No. 11 will lead the field to the green flag! @bobbyzalenski lines up outside. @bobbyzalenski lines up outside. @RyanLuza behind Ray. @MitchelldeJong1 behind Zalenski!
Another caution! A chain reaction saw @caine_cook wrecked on the backstretch.

OVERTIME RESTART 2: @bobbyzalenski and @MitchelldeJong1 lead the field into turn 1.
@bobbyzalenski Holds off the other road guy @MitchelldeJong1 to WIN AT DARLINGTON!!!

.@BobbyZalenski outduels deJong on the final restart to earn his 10th career win and tonight's @CocaColaRacing Move of the Race! pic.twitter.com/FDVeNUVesX
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 1, 2021

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

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

Road Trip

Sure but pack your muck boots, @KIannarelli27 and @JPoulin2013 will soon be loading up the van for a big dirt-oval-focused scan trip.
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) August 27, 2021

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

NEW CONTENT // Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

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

🚨NEW CONTENT🚨

The @PorscheRaces 911 GT3 Cup car will be available with the 2021 Season 3 build update! pic.twitter.com/NmPJ7nKTck
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 27, 2021

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

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Maybe The Van is Going Here?

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Damage Updates for Season 4 2021

Greg West Posts:

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

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

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

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

Results Special Bulletin – David

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

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

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

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

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

Mike takes another Crown Jewel Race

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

Winner winner chicken dinner!!!
Our fearless leader @mikedeanellis wins the Southern 500 @NASCAR @iRacing Series Open race at @TooToughToTame.
A crown jewel race!
This is Mike’s 76th career win. pic.twitter.com/7ImtXlsSFJ
— Tifosi Racing (@TifosiRacing) September 2, 2021

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

Season Spotlights – AI Updates

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

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

Season Spotlights | Class D Road Updates

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

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

Season Spotlights | Lotus 49

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

easier to feel tire approaching limit

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

Season Spotlights | GT3 Updates

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

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

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

Season Spotlights | Lotus 79

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

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

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

NASCAR Shock Updates

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

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

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

Season Spotlights | IR-18 Updates

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

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

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

AI Hosted Comes to iRacing!

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

Here’s how it works:

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

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

What do we have here?

What do we have here? #soon #hun pic.twitter.com/5PevP1cjlr
— iRacing (@iRacing) September 1, 2021

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

Bubba & iRacing

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

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

Operation Motorsport Benefit 4 Hours of the Glen

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

8 Hour IMSA Race at Daytona

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

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

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

“OK TONY LETS TALK FANTASY….”

Hardware/Software

free cam pack by Finian in new forums

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

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

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

Enjoy guys,

Alex Stelbovics long time listener

Meet The 270 Degree Sim Racing

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

Home

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

Intel Arc High Performance Graphics

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

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

FGT Elite

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

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

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

F-GT Elite iRacing Edition

As proud official partners with iRacing®, we have come together to create the ultimate cockpit for our @iRacing audience!

Grab the F-GT Elite iRacing® Edition and receive a free 12-month subscription to iRacing for new users (valued at 110 USD)! https://t.co/dMGTNigOb3 pic.twitter.com/7iXLiubUCy
— Next Level Racing (@nextlvlracing) September 2, 2021

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

Elite series

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

SRT Motion System

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

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

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Daytona

Ellis – pWreckedOut – it was a frustrating race – i was top ten the whole time, led a lap or so, but could never get anyone to work with me. One restart the guy in front of me checked up big time and let three people from the outside in front of him. Later near the end just trying to get something going on the outside and everyone bails and leaves me hanging out to dry. Eventually they wrecked in front of me and I got collected
Hall – P8 contenting again, drafting help abandoned
Rochette P20 got hit by some dumbass running 3 wide that couldnt hold a line damaging the engine with 3 to go
Groves P5 – turn 4 pass for a top 5
Sunday Open
- Rochette- P4 survived a few wrecks pushed the leader on the back at the white but got checked up when tried to make a run
- Greg pP16 ran out of fuel pushing @David Hall for the win
- Hall – p1, the mostly lucky timing with greg loosing his lap. I had him stay low so he could latch on to the three car brake away. Leader got to much of a push from inside, then greg gave me a perfect push and if leader blocked it would have been a wreck. Good week at Daytona. Funny how I don’t like the plate racing but do well at it. FIRST EVER TOP SPLIT WIN
- Tom D – p

Sunday fixed
- Mike -pBlownEngine – On a restart i went from 3rd to 2nd instead of 3rd to 4th – i am a fool
- Stephen – p
- Kyle – P
- Tyler – P

Race: Darlington

Wed Open:
- Hall -p15, 2 cautions. A few mistakes early probably cost me speed. But I committed the cardinal sin of listening to Mike on pit strategy.
- Ellis – p.1 – Redemption! – Wheel performed perfectly. Ran top 5 for a while then took lead – led the most laps too – 165 laps led – Split last 100 lap run into 50 each on tires – the guy who was keeping with me stayed out a few laps longer. W about 20 to go he was catching me big time with about 10 to go he caught me and went on by, i was getting sloppy and hitting the wall a bunch. At end he was more than 3 seconds ahead. On the white, he crashed on the backstretch and I went on to win the race!
- Greg P14, wrecked by p2 with 5 to go

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack Sim Racing League –

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

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

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series
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Josh Robinson in the Micro Center #23 Finished 2nd
Dode The Hornet Hoskins #66 Finished 3rd

Final Thoughts

Description

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August 27, 2021

Episode 0294

8/26/2021 – A Spoonful of Mountain – Episode 0294

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Introduction

On today’s show we’ll be welcoming Gridfinder Paint Festival winner Jordan Spoon to the show. We’ll take one more trip to Mount Washington, review some more iRacing special events and have lots of new hardware to check out.

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Special Guest

Jordan Spoon

General Questions:

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

Guest Specific Questions:

Topics

The Mountain Week3

iRacing posted a video of Nascar driver Anthony Alfredo who hosted a Formula Vee soapbox derby from the top of Mt Washington with Logan Sheets and Jimmy Mullis. after all was aid and done Alfredo turned out to be the lone survivor to the bottom of the hill.

Soo @anthonyalfredo did a Formula Vee soapbox derby at Mt. Washington with @jmullisracing and @_logansheets and he was the only survivor 😂 pic.twitter.com/raO1vV0DZK
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 20, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1428755866715664390?s=11

Alfredo also posted his fast time up the Mountain with a killer 5:24.2 split.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKEG2Q5MKfE

Track Walk

irtrackwalk.com lets you do a Google Earth Street view type of point-to-point tour of iRacing’s Mt Washington. You can zoom, spin a look all around from each point as you make your way up the mountain.

https://irtrackwalk.com/Mt.Washington/Hillclimb/afternoon/?corner=location01

What new Endurance Races should be added

Twan Van den Beld asked in a post in the forums which endurance race you think should be added to the iRacing service.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/6428/what-new-endurance-races-should-be-added

IMSA Endurance Series in Season 4

Greg west posted in the forums that, by popular demand. iRacing has added a 2:00 GMT timeslot that will cover Friday evening in the US

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/44680/#Comment_44680

Lotus 49

Christian Challiner eluded to it earlier, but Greg West came out and said it for certain in the forums that the Lotus ’49 car is getting a pretty nice tire update with this build and he’s super excited for the community to get their hands on it!

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/44594#Comment_44594

IR18 Tires

Greg West also released info that the IR18 also is actually in the middle of a road course tire overhaul that we anticipate will make the September release

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/43562#Comment_43562

AI for indycar and GTE confirmed?

Will Lyon noticed that at the 30:37 mark of the Sounds of iRacing video it clearly features Indy Cars and at the 10;12 mark shows the GTE cars. They’re all taking the same line as each other and no one’s crashing, so…does this mean they’re AI and are both coming to AI in the next build?

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/6120/ai-for-indycar-and-gte-confirmed

2021 Bathurst 1000

September 17th-19th will mark the return of the iRacing Bathurst 1000 from the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales Australia.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/6534/2021-bathurst-1000

Majeski in Victory Lane

Ty Majeski returned his iRacing sponsored Late Model back to victory lane this time at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, IA last Friday night.

Got it done last night at @HawkeyeDowns! Whew this thing was fast. Fun to drive race cars like that. Hope we can keep it going at @MISRacing Friday night! pic.twitter.com/NgSm2AfVth
— Ty Majeski (@TyMajeski) August 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/TyMajeski/status/1429461199306084354

I Tried iRacing For The First Time

Ermin Hamidovic has been a sim racer for 6 years, but never on iRacing. However he tried iRacing for the first time and posted a YouTube video of his thoughts and comparisons with other racing sims.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2dS2WoPJQw

Screenshots

iRacing Tweeted some teaser pictures of the upcoming track, Hungaroring,

📂Screenshots
└📂New Tracks
└📂Hungaroring pic.twitter.com/OInGOpQL5i
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 24, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1430193787071078406?s=11

Camera Update

Davis Tucker announced in the forums that next season you will be able to hit ctrl-z any time when out of the car and then use the mouse to move around the world. The mouse changes your orientation, left/right buttons move forward and back, center button + mouse movement makes you strafe, and the scroll wheel changes elevation. They have an existing ctrl-z camera already, but it requires the camera tool be up and it does not use the scroll wheel or center button.

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/43313#Comment_43313

A fun read featuring the legendary Dave Kaemmer!

Dave Kaemmer, CEO of iRacing, sat down for an interview with Cnet Roadshow discussing iRacing, it’s history and future and comparisons with other driving games.

His thoughts on the comparison to other racing titles he said, “Every racing game manufacturer talks about how realistic they are, but from my biased perspective I think that’s all bullshit.”

Most racing games, Kaemmer mentioned in the article, create a fantasy aesthetic where you, the player, are really, really good at driving — even if you’re not. “The reality is if you get a Ferrari and you don’t know what you’re doing, you’re going to crash it very quickly.”

Kaemmer isn’t dishing details, but says iRacing’s long-awaited rain model is nearing completion, and that there’s much more to come: “I’ve been in an R&D phase now for a while. I’ve got a pretty big set of changes that I’d like to make that I think will make good improvements.”

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/features/iracing-made-in-america/

Release Notes for iRacing UI

The release notes were posted in the forums for the latest iRacing UI

https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/6337/release-notes-for-iracing-ui-05-13-31

The Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship

The Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship will mark the return of an open wheel World Championship Series back to iRacing. Competitors will be using the Dallara iR01 car with a $25,000 prize pool in the series.

The Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship brings open wheel racing back to the world championship stage with a $25,000 prize pool!@fd_sims | @iRacing

📰 https://t.co/RTkeSJy5Ms pic.twitter.com/YBUsneAsbp
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 26, 2021

https://twitter.com/iracing/status/1430884220587675656?s=11

New Aussie Tracks

On the Supercars Twitter account they announced the iRacing will bring Sandown International Raceway a circuit a 1.9 mile road course in the suburb of Springvale in Melbourne, Victoria and Winton Motor Raceway a 1.85 mile track in Winton, Australia.

.@iRacing to add Sandown and Winton to platform in coming months #RepcoSC https://t.co/8AwNupgW4w
— Supercars (@supercars) August 25, 2021

https://twitter.com/supercars/status/1430462958266630144?s=11

Operation Motorsport Benefit 4 Hours of the Glen

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

8 Hour IMSA Race at Daytona

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

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

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

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

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

“OK, LET’S TALK FANTASY….”

Fantasy [Tony]

Michigan

Hardware/Software

Alex Palou’s Custom FPE

Gomez Sim Industries adds Indy Car Driver Alex Palou’s signature racing wheel to their impressive collection.

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Simagic Alpha Mini Wheelbase Review

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

https://youtube.com/watch?v=wPe628qP5n8%3Ffeature%3Doembed

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

YRD Button Box

Yuhouse Racing Designs is officially starting a pre order for YRD button box’s for sim racing! The box is plug and play! Equipped with a covered switch. Two on off switches. 6 programmable buttons and 3 tune dials and 2 toggle switches and a fully functioning brake bias knob! To get started, send them a Pm on their facebook page. They’re asking a $50 deposit to start your order., and will apply that to the Final cost of $130 and are estimating a $10-$15 per box shipping in continental US.

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

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

New NGASA Brake Pedal

The new 3drap Ngasa Pedals offer a brand new way to think Throttle and Clutch Pedals, thanks to a wide range of customizations and the CBF System

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by 3DRap SimRacing (@3drap_simracing)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjw1M9qg4n/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=13&wp=471&rd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iracerslounge.com&rp=%2Fepisode-0293%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2366.1000000089407%7D

TweakTown posted a list on their Twitter page of Best Buy stores that currently have sock of the hard-to-find Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series’ graphics cards after a large restock.

Here's a list of @BestBuy stores with GeForce RTX 30 FE cards in stock thanks to @GPURestock https://t.co/BMHiWQlFfJ
— TweakTown (@TweakTown) August 26, 2021

https://www.pcgamer.com/a-massive-restock-of-nvidia-rtx-30-series-gpus-is-happening-at-best-buy-tomorrow/

https://twitter.com/TweakTown/status/1430705439407099905

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Michigan

Ellis – p3 – started 17th worked my way up ran top five most of the night – final stop the two leader short pitted and i stayed out a couple of laps, and that was it – after it shook out they were 4 seconds up on me. Great run
Hall – P 22, was pushing for top 10 in top split, wreck in front of me, once again no where to go
Rochette P11 from the real to virtual irish hills in less time than it took to complete this race. Conservative in the begining. On restarts kept getting checked up when guys dont know how to come out of a corner right. Was good on long run but felt slow. Was just tired

Sunday Open
- Hall – p10, saved a descent run for the week

Sunday fixed
- Mike -p19 – had a good run going but they stacked up on a restart and like dominoes i got crunched on both front and back – car was slow so just finished off from there.

Brian – P15 no sound! Started in the back, Avoided wrecks, but not black flags:two laps down. Had the speed to run with leaders, but couldn’t get laps back.

Tyler – P13 had a great run and felt comfortable during the race. Was side swiped avoiding a crash on backstretch but managed to stay clean and pull out a 13. Thank you to Mike for spotting at the end!

Race: Daytona

Wed Open:
- Hall –p7, contending on gwc, outside line lead, Horrific net code, inside line was holding there line
- Ellis – p.wrecked out – was running p5 all lined up just riding and 2nd place spun 1st and i got wiped out – 4 minutes damage can barely steer – go back out just riding around laps down leaders coming by on the bottom im in the middle i get tagged big wreck – i probably screwed up not leaving enough room – i should have parked it
- Rochette P24 in the wall early never made it back up to recovery
- Bobby -p1 https://www.facebook.com/341872582670320/posts/1682653361925562/?d=n

Thanks to Kyle for the pushing and spotting at the end.

Thurs Open
- Ellis – p.11 – was running top 5, first stop rights only got the lead – led many laps – The last run we had to save fuel, then later we got racing and i made several tactical errors on which lane to pick when… A good learning race and redemption a bit after last night

Rochette P stupid gah damn lap cars going 3 wide and wrecked, caugt in it

Official Series

24 Hours of Silverstone

David- p1 – https://www.facebook.com/948776355468572/posts/winner-winner-chicken-dinnerthe-boys-have-gone-and-won-the-24hrs-of-silverstone-/1593948434284691/

B open- Kyle – Daytona P all i do is win. Started P3 and just hung out behind the leader. On lap 18 the caution came out. I took fuel and tires and just waited my time behind the leader saving gas. 9 laps to go i made my move for the lead when we came up on lap traffic. Held off the field for a P1.

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack Sim Racing League –

David – p2, survival of the luckiest basically
Greg pwrecked
Mike – p8 – started in the back was up to 7th by 1st stop – ran top 5 for a while but longer runs i ran the tires off then faded.
Tony- Pwrecked
Bobby -pblinked out
Stephen – pwrecked
Joe – pwrecked

Pacific Majors – Southern 500

Hall – p 11 had to spend an entire green flag run nursing overheating from a lap car, never got lead lap back.

Hosted – Mt Washington Hill Climb
1. Ellis – 5:43 beetle

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series
? ? CONGRATULATIONS Tom Ogle #11 Wins The Iracers Lounge The Aftermath Podcast Nascar Truck Series CHAMPIONSHIP!
? Congratulations To the Final 4 And Everyone from the Finale at Daytona International Speedway
Josh Robinson in the Micro Center #23 Finished 2nd In points
Steve Thomson in the Ridetv #67 Finished 3rd in points
Dwayne McArthur in the REG Customs #97 Finished 4th in points

Final Thoughts

TITLE IDEAS

A Spoonful of Moumtain
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Description

On today’s show we’ll be welcoming Gridfinder Paint Festival winner Jordan Spoon to the show. We’ll one more trip to Mount Washington, review some more iRacing special events and have lots of new hardware to check out. . So strap in and try to keep up with us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast.

Sponsors:

www.grid-finder.com

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling –

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Links:

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Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

Episode 0293

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

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Introduction

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Topics

Coke Race – Michigan

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

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

GREEN FLAG! @LoganClampitt_ and @AshtonCrowder lead the field into turn 1.
They’ve singled out now, but the initial start was pretty dicey!
Ray Alfalla has passed 16 cars in 8 laps

10 laps complete. It’s a Logitech 1-2 with the @LogitechGesport
@WBeSports_ duo of @LoganClampitt_ and @NickOttinger
Disaster for the defending champion! @NickOttinger’s connection has dropped! Power knocked out while running 2nd.

LAP 17: @rayalfalla has gained 26 spots since the start. Currently running 7th.
From 33rd to 3rd, @rayalfalla is on a charge to the front. 25 laps completed.
Only 11 drivers opted for a two-stop strategy. @rayalfalla leads the field at lap 44. They need to make it to lap 50 to make it on one stop.

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

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

A wreck just before halfway flips strategy calls upside down. 😳

📺: https://t.co/pKBfkfP9Yu pic.twitter.com/tQxDx338rE
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 18, 2021

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

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

Four-time is spun from the lead!@RayAlfalla's playoff hopes take a major hit: https://t.co/pKBfkfP9Yu pic.twitter.com/ObyZuMNYUf
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 18, 2021

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

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

https://t.co/QOdOe0C1zR pic.twitter.com/6tLer9XYip
— John Gorlinsky (@john_gorlinsky) August 18, 2021

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

Everyone pits for tire set #2 , RESTART 34 to go: @CaseyKirwan23 and @mbussa75 lead the field into turn 1.
33 to go: BIG SAVE by @MalikRayTTV
! Crazy racing 3 and 4 wide several deep it was nuts!!
TROUBLE! @A_Boes21 gets turned! CAUTION! 31 to go.

28 to go: @MikeConti5 and @CaseyKirwan23 lead the field into turn 1.
25 to go: @mbussa75 challenged @MikeConti5 for the lead.
23 to go: @rayalfalla has climbed back up to 11th.

It’s @mbussa75 in prime position to steal a playoff berth! He leads his @MikeConti5 with under 20 to go!
17 to go: @GarrettLowe_6 got sent onto the apron. He saves it.
15 to go: NEW LEADER, @KeeganLeahy With @KeeganLeahy
in the lead, that puts @RyanLuza back in the playoffs!

CAUTION! CONTACT! @znovak15 and @LoganClampitt_ @ZackN24 spins! 10 to go.
Everyone pits – @JakeNichols73 wins the race off of pit road!
RESTART 7 to go: @JakeNichols73 and @BowlinGraham lead the field into turn 1.

Who will be in and who will be out? 👀

A late-race restart to decide the playoff fate for Coca-Cola Series contenders: https://t.co/pKBfkfP9Yu pic.twitter.com/xuoyQ8JRWt
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 18, 2021

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

5 to go leahy matheson conti kirwin bussa jichols bussa
3 wide for the lead!
Leahy and Kirwin dicing it up blocking running to the wall – kirwin gets the wall –

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

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

What a finish in the @LogitechG Challenge 100 from Michigan! 🏁

@mbussa75 finds victory lane after major drama on the final lap! pic.twitter.com/qZ58vWNqK0
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 18, 2021

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

Ride with @mbussa75 as he goes from fifth to first on the final lap at virtual @MISpeedway.@CocaColaRacing | @iRacing pic.twitter.com/SckoGrY5O2
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 18, 2021

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

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

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

Pastrana Talks Mt Washington

iRacing posted a YouTube video with Racer Travis Pastrana who talks

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

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

Mt. Washington Fast Times

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

I’m only 12.4 seconds off the world record @TravisPastrana holds… #CominForYouBoy #winner pic.twitter.com/4ZOSXihaHK
— Mike Ellis (@mikedeanellis) August 15, 2021

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

Driving up Mt Washington in style in the @DallaraGroup iR-01. Have you tried any crazy combos yet?? pic.twitter.com/7vBgsg2RR5
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 16, 2021

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

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

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

Logitech Challenge

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

What's your favorite turn on Suzuka? The 'S' Curves, Degner Curve or 130R?

Start your engine and set your fastest lap on Suzuka with the Dallara iR-01 on @iRacing 👉 SIGN UP! https://t.co/O82a9bFyFR pic.twitter.com/LRRxrljT1V
— Logitech G esports (@LogitechGesport) August 13, 2021

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

https://logitechgchallenge.com/

More DB Maintenance

Database upgrade has been completed successfully.
RaceServers are up.@iRacing is online. @BarneyFlag https://t.co/3UxMPAm7sv pic.twitter.com/ePVChLrEKv
— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) August 16, 2021

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

Sounds of iRacing

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

Operation Motorsport Benefit 4 Hours of The Glen

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

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

Introducing the Next Level Racing® F-GT Lite iRacing Edition! Making Sim Racing affordable with a free 12-month subscription to @iRacing for new users, and of course, a complete iRacing experience.

For more info: https://t.co/O2uaFBm9oK #nextlevelracing #simracing #iracing pic.twitter.com/A2XYDdt3cw
— Next Level Racing (@nextlvlracing) August 19, 2021

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

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

Gaming Hauler

Do you think you have what it takes to put down a 𝙝𝙤𝙩 𝙡𝙖𝙥 at the virtual Michigan International Speedway?

Swing by the #eNASCAR Gaming Hauler located in the Fan Plaza and come race one of our FREE @iRacing simulators this weekend! pic.twitter.com/ky6aQtHUtU
— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) August 18, 2021

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

iRacing Top 10 Highlights – July 2021

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

iRacing Knoxville Nationals

Are you competing in this weekend's iRacing Knoxville Nationals?https://t.co/CHP4Cr6bk2
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 19, 2021

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

8 hour IMSA race at Daytona for Autism

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

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

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Here are the details:

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

Prizes Include:

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

Entries so far:

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A strong start in the @iRacersLounge podcast livery competition!

💪 https://t.co/sr7kRC6Adf
— Grid Finder | Sim Racing Leagues (@GridFinder) July 28, 2021

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

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

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

https://www.facebook.com/1565571990374134/posts/2832513123680008/?d=n

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

“OK TONY LETS TALK FANTASY….”

Hardware/Software

Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake

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

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

Phillips Hue RGB

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

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

RaceCenter ClubSport Edition

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

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

BDH Shifter Review

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

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

The 12 Best Home Racing Simulator Rigs

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

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

Aimsports Dash

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

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

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

LiveCompanion cameras management feature

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

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

SimCore UM1-ALN/ALF Motor Mount

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

https://youtu.be/CONU4_ikdG8

Fanatec CSL DD Review

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

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

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

ATVO Camera Controls

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

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

Alex Palou’s custom FPE

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Simagic Alpha Mini Wheelbase review

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

https://youtu.be/wPe628qP5n8

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

First round of button boxes going out

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

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

new NGASA brake pedal

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Meet The 270 Degree Sim Racing Pod

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

https://immersivedisplay.co.uk/

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

The Next Chapter: Intel Arc High Performance Graphics

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

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

SRTmotion system

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

EG-R GTR ALUMINIUM RIG

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

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

All New RSeat P1 Sim Chassis

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

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

ETSY Store

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DaksPrintShop

Story Title

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

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

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

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

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

Race: Michigan

Wed Open:

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

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

Rochette P Wrecked Out

Official Series

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

League / Hosted Races

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

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series at
? Congratulations Steve Thomson In the Ridetv #67 Winning The Aftermath Podcastaftermathpodcast Truck Series Race at Michigan Speedway
Eddie Jones #14 Finished 2nd
Al Turner #76 Finished 3rd

iRacing IROC Challenge Series Season 3

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

Final Thoughts

TITLE IDEAS

FU F1
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Description

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

Sponsors:

www.grid-finder.com

Hosts:

Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis

Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves

Chris Scales – twitter.com/JediMcfly

David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage

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

Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette

Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83

Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin

Tom Dreiling –

Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming

Links:

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Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

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Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

August 13, 2021

Episode 0292

8/12/2021 – Point to Point – Episode 0292

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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

READ THIS AT THE TOP OF EACH SHOW!!!

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

Introduction

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

TITLE SPONSOR READ:

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Grid Finder – “The home of online sim racing leagues”

Special Guest

Jeff Marble

General Questions:

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

Topics

Top of the Mountain 9

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

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Mid Season Release

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

European Endurance Series

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

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

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

GTE Endurance Series to become IMSA Endurance Series in Season 4

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

Saturday: 7:00 and 18:00 GMT

Sunday: 14:00 GMT

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

12 Hours of Red Bull Ring Charity Event

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

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

Next Gen shifter

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

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

Hi Res iRacing Series Logos

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

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

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

The Main issue with the new Forums

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

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

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

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

2021 Season 3 Patch 5 Release Notes

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

Release Notes: https://t.co/EHh7mag34w and also https://t.co/Zt4xIVkzXw
— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) August 11, 2021

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

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

Rockingham Surface Updates?

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

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

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

2021 Knoxville Nationals

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

Date: August 16th – August 21st

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

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

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

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Prizes Include:

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

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Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

https://www.facebook.com/1565571990374134/posts/2832513123680008/?d=n

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

“OK LETS TALK FANTASY….”

Fantasy

Hardware/Software

Custom Button Box

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

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

DIY Hydraulics Kit

Complete DIY Hydraulic Sim Pedal Kit

New Reverb G2 Cable

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

SIMAGIC Alpha Mini – Review

T3Knosis put out a YouTube review of SimMagic Alpha Mini

Official statement regarding price increases at Trustmaster

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

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

Thrustmaster/Guillemot Corporation S.A.

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

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

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

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

Frex Dash

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

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O-Rouge Rig

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

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

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

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Watkins

Ellis – p4!! – Started like 11th – spun once trying to avoid a stopped car but kept it going – great run!
Hall = P wrecked out, a spinning car doesn’t know how to hold brakes

Sunday Open
- Greg p5

Sunday fixed
- Mike -p14 – started 19th – got up as high as 13th but everyone in front of me was just plain faster

Race: Indy

Wed Open:
- Ellis – p16 – Not too bad a couple of self spins put me back 16x….
- Rochette P5 the 2021 Tifosi NiS Road King is back, overcoming the odds and adversity. This track sucks needs to be a oval #notmybrickyard

Thurs Open
- Hall – p

Ellis – p. Wrecked out

Official Series

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

Greg p4 road america gte

League / Hosted Races

FastTrack Sim Racing League –

Greg p2
Mike – pwrecked out. Started in the back worked my way up to his highest 13th. Then choked. A couple of times.

Hosted – Schildcar! – Ellis
1. Kia at Vegas – p2 after starting p21
2. Formula V at Southern National – Ghosted
3. Mazda at eldora
4. Trucks at phx

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian Michigan P11 Was fighting for a top 5 position when I overshot my pitstall on the last set of pit stops and fell back to P15. Could only manage to recoup a few spots.

OBRL Aftermath Truck Series at Indy Oval
1 Steve Tomson
2 Andrew Hess
3 Josh Robinson

Final Thoughts

TITLE IDEAS

Point to Point

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August 6, 2021

Episode 0291

8/5/2021 – Leak Week – Episode 0291

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Introduction

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

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Topics

Coke Race: Watkins Glen

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

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

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

"Let's go racing from Watkins Glen!"@BowlinGraham leads 'em to green here in New York for round 13 of the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series!

📺 https://t.co/yj2VU77Eau pic.twitter.com/Kl8WQIlQ64
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 4, 2021

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

@BowlinGraham hangs on, @bobbyzalenski is right there.
@swilson3_ sits on the final step of the podium and the road king this year @MitchelldeJong1 is down to P4!

Things have settled down throughout the field.
@BowlinGraham’s lead isn’t a comfortable one, but at least he’s got some gap. Currently Lap 9 of 50.
LAP 10: @BowlinGraham leads @bobbyzalenski by about half a second.
LAP 10: @Blade_Whitt slapped the outside wall after contact with @lyonschoice

LAP 13: @bobbyzalenski has chipped a tenth out of @BowlinGraham’s lead. Now down to 4 tenths of a second.
@MitchelldeJong1 sent it in on @swilson3_ but couldn’t make it stick in T1. Wilson back by into P3
LAP 18: @vicente_salas14 and @GarrettManes Pit.
LAP 18: @lyonschoice went for a wild ride in the gravel and saved it.

LAP 19: @KeeganLeahy and @cshearburn pit.
LAP 20: @MitchelldeJong1, @CVincent34, and @DDuval42
Pit. @aburroughs62 and @john_gorlinsky are also on pit road.
LAP 21: @BowlinGraham pits from the lead.
LAP 22: @bobbyzalenski Pits.
Halfway home and pit stops are in the books.
@BowlinGraham leads but @bobbyzalenski has the fastest lap and the fresher tires.

The sophomore vs. the veteran 👀@BowlinGraham is fighting for his playoff life, but has road course ace @bobbyzalenski in hot pursuit.

📺: https://t.co/pKBfkg6Ln4 pic.twitter.com/r3DOajpoUj
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 4, 2021

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

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

20 laps to go.The pressure is ON for @BowlinGraham
12 to go: @BowlinGraham continues to lead @bobbyzalenski by about 4 car lengths.
With eight laps to go, @BowlinGraham has a bit of a buffer now! HOWEVER… @MitchelldeJong1 is closing in!
7 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 has close in on @BowlinGraham and @bobbyzalenski

5 to go: @MitchelldeJong1 takes 2nd from @bobbyzalenski
THREE LAPS TO GO AND @MitchelldeJong1 IS THERE!
@BowlinGraham now has to hold off the guy whose won EVERY ROAD RACE IN 2021!
@BowlinGraham wins at @WGI and earns his spot in the iRacing Series playoffs. It’s his first career points-paying series victory in his second full-time season and the first win for #SHReSports.

Ice in his veins! 🧊🥶

With two of the best road course racers in the history of the series breathing down his neck, @BowlinGraham kept his eyes on the target and gets it done at Watkins Glen! pic.twitter.com/pPmgiffcUW
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 4, 2021

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

A battle for the ages! ⚔️

Relive the last-lap duel that decided tonight's eNASCAR @CocaColaRacing @iRacing Series event. pic.twitter.com/bx97nsIP2t
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 4, 2021

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

iRacing Twitter Trend

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

Aggression: 79/100
Consistency: 67/100
Finishing: 68/100
Qualifying: 15/100
Road Course: 34/100
Short Track: 68/100
Speedway: 79/100
Superspeedway: 91/100
— Mike Ellis (@mikedeanellis) July 30, 2021

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

Guys… when you’re rating yourself 90 should be top tier 🤣 Everyone on this post has half of their ratings above 90 https://t.co/pdUVCvuoas
— Spencer Burns (@Burnzy006) July 29, 2021

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

Aggression: 90
Consistency: 87
Finishing: 84
Qualifying: 78
Road Course: 60
Short Track: 82
Speedway: 88
Superspeedway: 97 https://t.co/RyBiWMlpHo
— MFR (@MalikRayTTV) July 29, 2021

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

Aggression: 90/100
Consistency: 92/100
Finishing: 98/100
Qualifying: 15/100
Road Course: 32/100
Short Track: 89/100
Speedway: 93/100
Super-speedway: 93/100
At-Fault Accuracy Calls 100/100
— Tyler D Hudson (@tdhudson001) July 30, 2021

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

David Hall

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

Greg Hecktus

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

Brian Maccubbin

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

Adam Josselyn

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

Tony Rochette

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

eNASCAR Fox Show

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

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

4 Hours of Charlotte

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

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

Mt Washington Hill Climb

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

Last year we decided to try something outside of our comfort zone: create the Mt. Washington Hillclimb in @iRacing. Although it was Spring at the time, Winter conditions at the mountain had persisted. GM Toby Reichert sent us a pic of the Auto Road. Our visit would have to wait.. pic.twitter.com/ypmS1vClca
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) July 31, 2021

Mt. Washington Hillclimb Coming To iRacing

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

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

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

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

New Disciplines/New Challenges

One of the big challenges was the sheer volume of trees and vegetation. It's quite beautiful at the mountain, as you ascend and encounter different types of vegetation and scenery at different layers of elevation. The sheer volume of rocks was a problem as well. pic.twitter.com/0xzz9GybQh
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) July 31, 2021

The good thing about trying a project outside of your wheelhouse is it forces you to try new things. We could not place trees the way we always have, and there were too many rocks. Various shaders were needed to blend materials in a more convincing way. pic.twitter.com/t10OzIaXdR
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) July 31, 2021

We’re excited to release an Early Access version to you all in time for the 2021 real world event. The great @KCombs took these awesome screenshots for us to enjoy for now. More info to follow on official channels… pic.twitter.com/IT94MxPvos
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) July 31, 2021

Travis Pastrana Record Run

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

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

Leaks

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

Work-in-Progress photo of rain from Executive Producer @greghi11's interview during today's broadcast!https://t.co/7T4f5XJukQ pic.twitter.com/gLlS6XM9NG
— iRacing (@iRacing) July 31, 2021

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

Hungaroring

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

Soon YOU will be able to “take it easy into turn 1” just like the #HungarianGP! pic.twitter.com/WgeEerhS9t
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 1, 2021

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

Other Leaks

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

We're working on both.
— Greg Hill (@greghi11) July 31, 2021

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

Unintentional Leaks?

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

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

I understand now… 😍👀👀. Lets goo pic.twitter.com/pUbm5Qzgz6
— Xavi Ros 0️⃣4️⃣ (@ImLuker_XR) August 1, 2021

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

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

Slinger

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

Working on it
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 2, 2021

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

Leaks Keep Coming

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

September pic.twitter.com/IE1bOuwuWH
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 2, 2021

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

TraXion Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Web Engineer

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

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

Prepare to Change Your Paints

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

.@NASCAR's review with teams of the potential number switch is in the final stages, and barring a late change, it's likely that the decal will be moved, specifically forward, starting next season, per sources.

➖ An announcement could come within weeks. https://t.co/2bfGAQVDaU
— Adam Stern (@A_S12) August 2, 2021

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

Pile em Up

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

P1 🏁 LET’S GO!!!! @iRacing #AnotherOne #DoItRight #AllyRacing #TheBlackDaleJr #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/W6rUeEA5kf
— Bernard Pollard Jr (@Crushboy31) August 2, 2021

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

2022 PESC Qualifying & Contender Series

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

The Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup is one of the most prestigious series in all of sim racing and the road to qualifying begins here!

More info: https://t.co/Ex2i16zbCK pic.twitter.com/NzSPrAFuJn
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 3, 2021

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

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

Updates

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

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

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

Every single RTP team rn: pic.twitter.com/1VUxqmeCvx
— Zack Johnson 🏳️‍🌈 (@ZJohnson527) August 4, 2021

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

Allied Esports, NASCAR announce gaming truck event tour

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

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

2021 Knoxville Nationals

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

Date: August 16th – August 21st

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

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

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

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Here are the details:

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

Prizes Include:

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

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

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

https://www.pandora.com/podcast/iracers-lounge/PC:31680

https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/iracers-lounge-182248

https://www.facebook.com/1565571990374134/posts/2832513123680008/?d=n

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

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Hardware/Software

All in 1 Cockpit Review pt 2

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

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

GTR Simulator Racing Seats

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

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

SimLab Race seats from Grid Engineering

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Race: Watkins Glen

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

Greg – P internet Issue

Ellis – p. Wrecked out

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

Official Series

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

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

Ellis – pwrecked – NextGen at Vegas – Lame

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

League / Hosted Races

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

iRacing IROC Challenge Series Season 3

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

Final Thoughts

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July 30, 2021

Episode 0290

07/29/2021 – Bucket Head – Episode 0290

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

Brought to you by:

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Joining me are the usual characters, ————

Introduction

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

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Topics

Coke Race – All Star NexGen at Nashville

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

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

Top 2 advance!
Early moment for @lyonschoice and @JakeNichols73! They gathered it up, but neither are in the transfer spot as they run.
@Blade_Whitt scoots by for P3.
LAP 11: @FemiOlat_ tags the outside wall.
Lap 15 – manes whitt hurst wilson ray j nicols reynolds matheson

LAP 20: Halfway into the All-Star Open, @GarrettManes and @swilson3_ hold the transfer spots for the time being.
Wilson made a bold move with a slide job
Things are getting desperate! Comp yellow only a few laps away!
LAP 24: Battle for the lead! @GarrettManes and @swilson3_. NEW LEADER, Wilson!

LAP 25: Caution. this is the competition caution.
RESTART 11 to go:
Scrappin hard for 2nd great racing 3 wide top 5 going for it
Bussa coming

"To the inside…THEY TOUCH!"

What a battle here at Nashville! 🥊https://t.co/yj2VU77Eau pic.twitter.com/DwOxtZOnNz
— iRacing (@iRacing) July 28, 2021

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

6 to go: @mbussa75 takes 2nd from @TDawgHurst
4 to go: NEW LEADER, @mbussa75
@mbussa75 WINS the All-Star Open!!!He and @MGuest33 advance to the All-Star Race!
Guys up front were saving tires early
Z nichols boes duval
Bussa said he saved tires the 1st stage big time

The @NASCAR@iRacing All-Star Race is next!
@rayalfalla and @jmullisracing start from the front row after a 10-car invert.
LAP 4: Trouble! @AshtonCrowder is on his lid! @MitchelldeJong1 and others are involved!
No cautions in the @eNASCARCocaCola #iRacing Series All-Star Heat Race.
Quiet start Alfalla and logan gap the field
New leader in the heat: @LoganClampitt_

Over ray alfalla, luza third , bowlin mullis
15 to go, Heat 1: @RyanLuza breaks loose after contact! He saves it!
8 to go alfalla fades away
Last lap fireworks!
@BowlinGraham steals the heat win away from @LoganClampitt_ in the closing laps!

GREEN FLAG: @BowlinGraham and @NickOttinger lead the field into turn 1 for the @eNASCARCocaCola #iRacing Series All-Star Race.
LAP 6: @BrandonKettelle has climbed up to 2nd!
LAP 11: New leader! @BrandonKettelle passes @BowlinGraham for the top spot. A LOT of drivers are saving tires, but they do have one extra set in the pits!
Lap 20: Caution. This is the first competition caution.
13 drivers stayed out under this yellow. Of the eight that pitted, it was split on fuel only, two tires or taking the full set.

RESTART LAP 24: @BowlinGraham and @jmullisracing lead the field into turn 1.
TROUBLE! @cshearburn, @bobbyzalenski, @RyanLuza, @LoganClampitt_, @KollinKeister and others crash. No caution.
LAP 31: NEW LEADER, @jmullisracing to the top spot.

LAP 45: Caution. This is the second competition caution.
They were THREE WIDE coming to the line for the end of the second segment.
@CaseyKirwan23 nabs it.

Coming to the green… @BBryant53 will lead them on older tires!
TROUBLE! @CaseyKirwan23, @LoganClampitt_, @rayalfalla, and more crash!
7 to go: @BrandonKettelle gets SENT into the outside wall!
Vincent mullis guest gets by bryant

5 to go: NEW LEADER, @CVincent34
Side by side on white – WHITE FLAG! BATTLE FOR THE LEAD! @CVincent34 and @jmullisracing! Contact!
GIVE IT TO MULLIS! ALL STAR CHAMPION

@jmullisracing holds off @CVincent34 to win the $3,500!
@CVincent34 takes 2nd and $1,500, @MGuest33 3rd takes home a $500 prize.

Mullis makes the move on Vincent for the win!@jmullisracing wins the All-Star event and will walk away with $3,500. @CVincent34 and @MGuest33 round out the top 3! pic.twitter.com/yBOONBHjdm
— iRacing (@iRacing) July 28, 2021

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

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NASCARcade

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

Trying to 𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔩 our excitement 🎮 🏁

NASCARcade: The Evolution of NASCAR Video Games premieres Tuesday, July 27 at 6 PM ET on FS1! pic.twitter.com/AI2RsbbUwK
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 23, 2021

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

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

Max at Spa

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

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SimRacerHub

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

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

iRacing in the Winners Circle

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

Official winner. 13th annual Hampton Heat @LangleySpeedway. pic.twitter.com/u3z0Ewnnku
— Josh Berry (@joshberry) July 25, 2021

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

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

Got us another one last night at the Larry Detjens Memorial 125! Fun race, a helluva crowd, on a perfect Wisconsin summer night. pic.twitter.com/JFoeugAXdw
— Ty Majeski (@TyMajeski) July 25, 2021

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

4 Hours of Charlotte

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

I would really love to see our community step up and support our @mssociety fundraising this Saturday in the @iRacing – 4 hours of @CLTMotorSpdwy. So for the right price, I will choose questions to answer from this thread during the broadcast if you show proof of a donation.
— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) July 28, 2021

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

JR Wants a Buick

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

Thanks for the donation Dale. A Buick will join us as soon as you can find one for us to scan! Did you think you would get off that easy! Haha. https://t.co/UFiEfbdw60
— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) July 28, 2021

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

Retro 500

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

https://www.podiumesports.com/retro500

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

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

2021 BMW SIM GT Cup Season 2—Broadcast Information

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

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

Richard Childress Racing Fan Event [Mike]

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

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

Road iRating

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

What is your current Road iRating? 📈📉
— iRacing (@iRacing) July 28, 2021

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

Anti-Cheat Software Engineer

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

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

User Experience Designer

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

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

New Track

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

Been awhile since we had a new track on the @indycar schedule. Looking forward to see how it all plays out. pic.twitter.com/6yMwQiDAvr
— Townsend Bell (@townsendbell) July 29, 2021

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

iRacing for Serious Racers

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

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

Defending Clampitt

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

Member Christopher Cooke defends against @eNASCARCocaCola Series driver @LoganClampitt_ at @DAYTONA on the last lap.. what a battle 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/LMtfSza6GW
— iRacing (@iRacing) July 26, 2021

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

Indy Slide

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

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Side by Side Finish

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

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Forum Interruption

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

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

iRacing Presents the 2021 Knoxville Nationals

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

Date: August 16th – August 21st

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

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

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

GRID FINDER PAINT FESTIVAL

iRacers Lounge Podcast and Grid Finder present a livery competition.

Here are the details:

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

Prizes Include:

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

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

Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

https://www.facebook.com/1565571990374134/posts/2832513123680008/?d=n

We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Hardware/Software

Cubic QS220-PL

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

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All in 1 Gaming Pro Sim Cockpit

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

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

https://allin1gaming.com/

Simcore Rig Review

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

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Mechatronix

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

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

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

HRS SVGT3 Wheel

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

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Vyral

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

https://www.vyralteq.com/

Puma Active Gaming Sock

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

Behold, The $100 "Active Gaming" Sock From Puma

https://www.facebook.com/13892765435/posts/10165831766665436/?d=n

Mecapit VR Simracing Cockpits

Mecapit is a Spanish company that offers it’s aluminum VR cockpit between 390-465euros.

https://www.uverrecockpits.es/?v=3b0903ff8db1

Helmet G Force Simulator

corridavirtual posted a YouTube video of Felipe Nasr doing some Hard Training testing on simulator with Helmet G force simulation.

https://youtu.be/dYxtPtXndIM

Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Official Series

A Fixed
- Ellis PWrecked Out – Had a good run going up to 2nd at one point – but i screwed up and floated up and tried to come back down – then w damage i spun tires on final restart and wrecked again

C Fixed

Tyler. P-1! Raced at IRSS in the ganders with Maccubbin calling the moves. Really fun race and working as a team.

League / Hosted Races

Greg p wrecked
Steve – wrecked
Mike – p .2 – there was a quick caution. Topped off fuel – ran hard from 17th up to 9th – then gf stops was 6th when caution came – got tires – worked my way back to 2nd – alan p wins – class of his own
Hall – p. 3
Joe – p9 – got caught in first caution was dead last about to be lapped – nice recovery

Bobby – Wrecked Out

OBRL ARCA Series
1. Brian Talladega P6- Found myself in a good position on turn 4 on the last lap for a possible win, just didn’t have the fuel to find out.

Congratulations Dwayne McArthur in the REG Custom #97 Chevy Winning The Aftermath Podcast Truck Series Race at Chicagoland Speedway
Steve Thomson In the RideTv #67 Toyota Finished 2nd
Josh Robinson #23 in the Microcenter Chevy Chevy Finished 3rd
Brian P9 – Very clean race. Tough to pass without losing speed and tires. Lots of interesting pit strategies.

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