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5-13-2021 – Sequential Quaifing – Episode 0279

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Introduction

On the show today we will look at the new Dirt Ladder, we’ll ask should they take the Joy out of the Pro Invitational and we’ll give you some sequential shifter options for the Next Gen Cup cars.

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Topics

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New Dirt Road Ladder [Hall]

iRacing Dirt Road users will have an expanded path through public events and the opportunity to earn Class A licenses for the first time beginning with 2021 Season 3. The new Dirt Road ladder will introduce additional rallycross and off-road truck series, while also adding the brand new Volkswagen Beetle RX Lite to iRacing Rallycross competition.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3804610.page#12486698

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Josh Rogers’ New Bling [Brian]

Newly crowned Porsche eSports Supercup champion Josh Rogers shows off his award for winning the Tag Heuer pole award for winning 5 of the 10 poles this season.

#PESC – Congratulations to @JKRogers_92 who never cracked under pressure and became the winner of the @TAGHeuer Pole Award. With 5/10 possible pole positions in the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup by @iRacing he will be rewarded with a TAG Heuer Connected Watch #NeverNotRacing pic.twitter.com/jt03t0KANE

— Porsche Motorsport (@PorscheRaces) May 10, 2021

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Daniel Morad on the VCO [Kyle]

Daniel Morad, iRacing Pro Series LMP2 champion, was special guest host of the VCO studio show Monday on their Youtube Channel,

He won the @IMSA @iRacing Pro Series LMP2 title – and is one of the most successful #HybridRacers worldwide: @DanielMorad!

Highs, lows, plus a dose of MORADNESS! And a guest appearance of @vcofh as host of the show…

From 20:00 CEST. On YouTube! 📺 🎥#vcoesports #vcostudio

— VCO 🕹🏎 (@vcoesports) May 10, 2021

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Email from Listener Jason Conklin [Mike]

Show listener Jason Conklin wrote the show after our discussion last week regarding the Pro Invitational, particularly the style of commentary from lead announcer Mike Joy, and offered some strong opinions on the matter.

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New League Announcement [Kyle]

Our own Kyle Pendygraft will be hosting a the new iRacing IROC Series league!

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Give That Car a Push! [Tony]

iRacing posted a video of member Russell Clark gets a single car length from finishing his Skip Barber race.

Member Russell Clark has a DNF that hurts to watch 😅 pic.twitter.com/XQsUmvleq5

— iRacing (@iRacing) May 10, 2021

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Smoke Screen [Hall]

iRacing Tweeted a video from member Michael Gonzales of him avoiding a smoke filled caution at Kansas Speedway.

Member Michael Gonzales misses a crazy one at Kansas 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iq5ML4Cxxp

— iRacing (@iRacing) May 12, 2021

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Four New Fixed Series [Brian]

 iRacing will debut four new fixed series—the Fixed F3 Championship, LMP2 Prototype Challenge, World of Outlaws Fixed Sprint Cars, and Formula Vee iRacing Series—in time for 2021 Season 3!

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3805509.page

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Ladies Night Out Racing [Tony]

Come join the Aftermath guys for the Ladies Night Out Flower Power Race Saturday Night at 9pm with the Cup cars at Charlotte Motorspeedway.

https://www.facebook.com/ladiesnightoutracing/posts/129085199273861

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Save The Date Charity Race [Kyle]

Come and Join The iRacers Lounge as we host The Multiclass of Madness in Michigan Charity Race on June 11th at 9:00 Eastern.

 iracers Lounge presents Multiclass of Madness in Michigan

June 11 9pm eastern

@michigan International Speedway 100 laps 
Multiclass cup/Xfinity
Prizes for overall, best in class and class  Pole winners
Registration information still to come 

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6 Hours at the Glen [Mike]

Greg West posted the details of the 6 hours at the Glen

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3805594.page

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2021 Season 2 Patch 6 [Hall]

The Release note for patch 6 of season 2 from Alex Gustavson in the forums

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3805568.page#12491541

Date: June 18-20

Timeslot #1 – Friday 22:00 GMT
Timeslot #2 – Saturday 7:00 GMT
Timeslot #3 – Saturday 12:00 GMT
Timeslot #4 – Saturday 16:00 GMT

8 cars confirmed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3805594.page#12491992

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Heavy Discussion on the Package [Mike]

Michael Gest asked in poll in the forums if the Aero Push in the cup and trucks is too much.

We have had aero push back in iRacing for the NASCAR cup car and truck for the last 6 months or so now. I have raced most weeks, and from what I can tell, there is zero racing going on after lap 15 of any run at any track. Unless you really destroy your tires, the leader is untouchable, even if they are .2-.3 slower in real pace.

There just seems to be a disconnect in the ability to make moves after a certain point in the run compared to real life, especially as the field begins to spread out.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3805537.page#12491291

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3805537.page#12491243

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Launcher Located [Tony]

A Youtube video from Casper 139971 shows a trophy truck flipping over a retaining wall where it found a launcher.

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Good Luck Adam! [Mike]

Tifosi teammate Adam Josselyn will be competing on the real track Firday in his winged kart, Good Luck Adam!

https://www.instagram.com/p/COy1HteNrOE/?igshid=5qgkc8td92xo

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Podcast Housekeeping

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

Fantasy [Tony]

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Hardware/Software

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Rig Review [Hall]

Jack Dowel Motorsports built this rig for member Anthony Burtt

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Simlab Seat [Mike]

Soon to be introduced will be the Simlab Racing Seat.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by SIM-LAB (@simlab_official)

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Playseat Sensation Pro 2021 Update [Tony]

Playseat announced the updated 2021 version of the Sensation Pro for $1899

The Playseat Sensation Pro cockpit is getting a facelift for 2021

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Ambient Light Follow Up [Mike]

After the hardware story last week about the in game ambient light system, our own Mike Ellis purchased the components and installed it in his race room.

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Sidebite Sim Tear Off Sensor [Brian]

Sidebite makes a simulated Tear off button that mounts on either a ball cap or can be mounted to any VR headset to simulate the motion or removing dirty tear offs from your helmet visor.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3804655.page#12487124

https://www.sidebitesim.com/

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FS HRS Pedal Pads [Kyle]

Joe Sullivan is selling sets of CNC pedal pads for the HE Pro and Ultimate pedals.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3804903.page#12487665

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GTR GTA Simulator [Hall]

The GTR GTA Model simulator with adjustable seat and color options going for $389.99

https://gtrsimulator.com/product-category/racing-simulator/gta%EF%B8%8F-model/

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Rig Recommendations for John Hughes [Mike]

iRacing Staffer John Hughes is thinking of stepping out from his deck and getting a racing rig, and is asking the iRacing members for recommendations.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3804879.page#12487406

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3804879.page#12487767

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A Classic Rig [Tony]

The Ricmotech AP-Xtreme Wide Triple Monitor Bare Chassis for $2075

https://www.ricmotech.com/ap-xtreme-3000uw-sim-racing-chassis

https://www.ricmotech.com/basic-simulator-cockpit

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Car to Plane Transformation [Brian]

R/Simracig on Reddit has a video of a Simlab GT1 evo transforming from driving to flight simulator.

Keyboard arm in motion: SimLab GT1 Evo Transformer
byu/PhroggyChief insimracing

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New CSL Pedals [Kyle]

Fanatec has announced the unveiling of their new CSL Pedals to compliment the introduction of the CSL DD wheel base

https://twitter.com/fanatec/status/1391791572245696525

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23140/the-revolution-continues-the-new-csl-pedals/p1?new=1

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Sequential Shifter Showdown [Mike]

With the release of the Nascar Next Gen Cup Car, there may be a lot of new interest in sequential shifters, so we’ll run down a few out there on the market for your consideration.

The Aiologs Projects Sim Shifter $165

https://shop.aiologs.net/

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Frex Simulations Shift+ 12,00 yen [Hall]

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

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PSL Sequential Shifter V2 425 pounds [Brian]

PSL Sequential Shifter V2

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Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter $180 [Kyle]

https://www.thrustmaster.com/en_US/products/th8a-add-shifter

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SHH Shifter 98 euros [Tony]

https://www.shiftershh.com/en/3-shifters

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Heusinkveld Sim Sequential Shifter 173euros [Mike]

https://heusinkveld.com/shop/shifters-handbrakes/sim-shifter-sequential-2/

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Ricmotec Semi Professional Shifter $800 [Hall]

https://www.ricmotech.com/professional-sequential-pro-sim-shifter-quaife

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Fanatec Clubsport Shifter SQ V 1.5 $250 [Brian]

https://fanatec.com/us-en/shifters-others/clubsport-shifter-sq-v-1.5

DONT FORGET JINX

https://jinxshifters.com/collections/simulation-shifters/products/v2-jinx-sequential-shifter

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Advanced Sim Racing ASR 6 [Kyle]

Advanced Sim Racing offers their ASR 6 80/20 platform rig on royal blue for $1299.00

https://www.advancedsimracing.com/collections/aluminum-frames-1/products/asr-6-royal-blue-shipping-april-16

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Darlington

• Ellis –  – P 18-kept hitting center of 3 and 4 to get my stripe and ended up w drive thru penalty after 17x – was running well still top ten, but wrecked
• Hall = P wrecked on purpose,

Rochette P17 stuck a lap down when a lapped car black flagged me

• Adam- pKinda busy, Just write me down for a p9 Sunday in NIS and a B open win Saturday night with a 3 wide pass for the lead going into one
• Hall – p wrecked

Tom D – p12. Did not run well at the beginning of the race. Made a dumb mistake on pit road and lost 2 laps. Worked my way back on lead lap

• Sunday fixed 
  • Mike -p5 – It was tight on the long runs lots of stripes in the middle of 3 and 4 – had a lucky caution after missing pit road on a gf stop and turned but the car didnt turn went right back on track – next time around i was pulling in and some guy did the same thing but actually wrecked really hard going straight into wall at 4…
  • Brian – Pdns needed a firmware update to stop some headset glitches
  • Kyle – P20

• Wed Open:
  • Hall – Top Split p14 – set showed loose into corner that didn’t show in practice.  Was out to lunch and 2 laps down struggling to keep car on track.  Climbed back up with adjustments, others mistakes, and very lucky cautions.
  • Kyle – Pwrecked
  • Ellis – p7 – really loose – ran as high as third was not great on the longer runs  – survived basically
  • Rochette – Pwrecked self spun for the 1st time in along time ended my day when a car was letting me by and wrecked me 
• Thurs Open  .

Rochette P17 absolutely sucked today done with Dover tear it down

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Official Series

 B open win Saturday night with a 3 wide pass for the lead going into one

• PDS Euro Sprint

Hall – WIN at Silverstone

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League / Hosted Races

• FastTrack Sim Racing League – 
  • Still recruiting – https://www.facebook.com/102107211726370/posts/203323564938067/?d=n 
  • Mike – p wrecked out – had a good race going got loose off 4 and couldn’t save it
  • Brian- p 6 Didn’t qualify.  Just ran a patient, safe race and it paid off
• Premier Race Network Cup:
  • Tom D – p3. Did not have the get home on the start of a run. But was a rocket at the end of run. Caution free, I’ll take a top 5 and move into 2nd in points. 

• OBRL iRLP Aftermath Truck Series 
  • ? Congratulations Dwayne McArthur #97  Winning The Aftermath Podcast  Truck Series Race at Dover International Speedway 
  • Steve Thomson #67  Finished 2nd
  • Tom Ogle #11 Finished 3rd

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Final Thoughts

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On this weeks show we find out if there’s no Joy in the Pro invitational Series. What new series are getting fixed (gulp), and we give you lots of options for all of your Next Gen sequential shifter needs. All of this and more on this weeks iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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4/29/2021 – 6 Strong – Episode 0277

iRacers Lounge Podcast – Conversation Topics

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Today we’ll be reviewing the Coke Series race at Kansas with the voice of eNascar Evan Posocco, the season finale of the Porsche Supercup Series at Monza, and all the great content you’ve come to expect.

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Topics

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Coke News [Mike]

• Round 7 – Kansas
• Great Command – https://twitter.com/kansasspeedway/status/1387211485462425601 
• Luza on the pole – then lap 7 femi olat blows it up – stays green
• Cars are either on the very bottom or the very top – 
• Lap 18 shearburn gets side by side for the lead but never gets it done then falls back in line
• Neat webcam view of Isaac Gann and his dorm room buddies…
  • https://twitter.com/KligermanSport/status/1387218603259346945 

• Lap 32 GF stops start – Pitting at Lap 30, it looks like some will be on a three pit stop strategy tonight.
• @LoganClampitt_ strikes first. Others have followed suit.
• That was close! @znovak15 was NOT happy with @BowlinGraham who took him three wide into Turn 3 and then squeezed him up into @swilson3_ off of the corner,
• Lap 47 GF stops continue maybe an early two stopper –
• Cycles back to whitt staying out the shearburn then luza dejong
• Lap 63 graham bowlin gets tagged and has a big save – stays green
• Some guys are on a three stop pit strategy, some are on a two stop pit strategy…
• @Blade_Whitt is on a SINGLE stop strat.
• @cshearburn takes the lead back at lap 63 but @RyanLuza isn’t far behind though!
• 57 to go – Caution! Strategies have changed!
• @john_gorlinsky tried to split the @SHR_eSports duo of @BowlinGraham and @DDuval42 but ended up catching the 41’s nose. Gorlinsky spins down and collects @BBryant53.
  • https://twitter.com/KligermanSport/status/1387224482780258306 
• Everyone pits – Back to green and the big one happens!
• Clampitt goes low on dejong 3 wide drives it in there and dumps the field…
  • https://twitter.com/iRacing/status/1387226739290611713 
  • https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1387226508452839426 
• Restart 47 to go – gann shearburn clampitt – they go 3 wide for the lead
• By lap 42 to go Gann finally clears shearburn from the inside….
• 3 laps later shearburn gets back by gann then leahy gets by gann –  this was the winning move of the race
• Laps winding down. 15 laps remaining on the board. @cshearburn cruising by almost two seconds over @KeeganLeahy.\
• 14 to go luza blows up after being in that big one stays green
• SEVEN! @cshearburn becomes the SEVENTH different winner in SEVEN races in 2021, his second career #eNASCAR Coca-Cola @iRacing Series victory, winner at @kansasspeedway!

https://www.iracing.com/shearburn-becomes-seventh-enascar-winner-to-start-2021-season-at-kansas/

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

https://twitter.com/enascarcocacola/status/1387441046972518405?s=11

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Cautions Are Broke [Hall]

After a week at Talladega there’s lot of new evidence that the cautions are broken. Sideslick1024 posted a couple of videos on his Youtube channel and team member Tyler Williamson also posted a clip of a cautionless wreck.

@iRacing @iRacingSupport how is this not a caution?!?!?! #broken #Talladega #fixit #wedontneedrain #AcarNeedHelp #NIS pic.twitter.com/tHcMndT01e

— Fatboy1990 (@TylerFatboy1990) April 26, 2021

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3800405.page#12456649

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RTP Did You Watch It? [Greg]

The Road to Pro series was at Talladega in the Trucks where Brad Wright went from 17th to 1st on the final lap to take the win.

who did this pic.twitter.com/2LH3H14j69

— Bryan Blackford (@bryanblack33) April 23, 2021

17th to 1st on the last lap in tonight's @iRacing Road To Pro series race at Talladega. Thanks @AJBower87 and @BrodieKostecki for the fast truck. This is fun. pic.twitter.com/xfkywS3dsy

— Brad Wright (@bradwright345) April 23, 2021

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Member Highlights [Tony]

iRacing released it’s Member Highlights for March/April on their Youtube channel.

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PESC All Stars [Mike]

Emily Jones took the victory in the main race of the Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup All-Stars race Saturday wrapping up the series championship in the process.

#PESC – With her victory in the main race at the virtual @Autodromo_Monza @emree_ree won the All-Star title of the Porsche @TAGHeuer Esports Supercup. Congrats for winning the championship!#Porsche #911GT3Cup @iRacing pic.twitter.com/xxsvUidBxB

— Porsche Motorsport (@PorscheRaces) April 24, 2021

PESC Championship [Brian]

Josh Rodgers didn’t take the week off despite wrapping up the series championship last week by taking another victory in Saturday’s race at Monza completing a dominant season. Second place went to Mitchell deJong and third goes to Yohann Harth.

#PESC – Final race of #Porsche @TAGHeuer Esports Supercup by @iRacing at @Autodromo_Monza is in the books. VICTORY for @JKRogers_92 ahead of @MitchelldeJong1 and @Yohann_Harth #Porsche #911GT3Cup pic.twitter.com/uZ5FiPFONJ

— Porsche Motorsport (@PorscheRaces) April 24, 2021

#PESC – @JKRogers_92 caps off a dominant season with one final win at Monza and is crowned the 2021 Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup Champion! 🏆@PorscheRaces | @TAGHeuer pic.twitter.com/D2jNNuiMwE

— iRacing (@iRacing) April 24, 2021

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New Porsche [Hall]

During the broadcast of the Porsche Supercup Finale, iRacing revealed the Porsche GT3 R which will be available this June in the season 3 build.

You heard that right! The Porsche 911 GT3 R was just revealed during the season finale of the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup!https://t.co/zCbzqY4X9B

— iRacing (@iRacing) April 24, 2021

Porsche 911 GT3 R [Greg]

Accompanying the announcement of the new Porsche 911 GT3 R iRacing posted an introduction video on its Youtube Channel.

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/999309684?t=02h18m54s

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Massive Reports of Stats are Down [Mike]

iRacing had issues on Saturday where stats were not displaying in their results. Staffer Nicholas Bailey replied in the forums that they were being fixed and updated fairly quickly.

@iRacing is currently looking into issues with the displaying of stats.

— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) April 24, 2021

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802142.page#12474227

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802206.page#12474838

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802152.page#12474334

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802149.page#12474295

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802194.page#12474709

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802140.page#12474201

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802141.page#12474204

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802149.page#12474295

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2021 Indy 500 [Tony]

Greg West posted in the forums the details of the iRacing 2021 Indy 500.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802338.page

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802336.page

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Fixed or Open [Mike]

iRacing posted a poll on Twitter asking if drivers prefer fixed setup races versus open setup races.

What kind of series do you prefer racing in?

— iRacing (@iRacing) April 27, 2021

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NASCAR at Chicago [Hall]

With the unveiling last month of the Chicago Street Circuit coming to iRacing the Sports Business Journal reports that Nascar is exploring running a Chicago street race in the coming years. The post also confirmed the iRacing will serve as a dry run test for an eventual real-life version. The Nascar Pro Invitational schedule has a race on June 2nd with a track TBD speculating it could be the Chicago test run.

NEWS: Sources say #NASCAR is exploring running a street race in Chicago in the coming years, and confirmed that the upcoming @iRacing test race will serve as a dry run for an eventual real-life version (@A_S12).

Free to read ⤵️ https://t.co/C5qsXrer2m

— Sports Business Journal (@SBJ) April 27, 2021

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Nurburgring Champs [Kyle]

The BMW Team Redline trio of Max Benecke, Chris Lulham, and Max Verstappen led 158 of 174 laps from the pole to dominate top split of the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this past weekend in one of iRacing’s most grueling endurance events.

A dominant performance by Benecke, Verstappen, and Lulham in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring! How did everyone else's race go this weekend?https://t.co/BnSCZ7Cpi5

— iRacing (@iRacing) April 26, 2021

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Better than Rain [Tony]

Jacob Pinkstaff thinks it would be cool to add river boat racing to the iRacing service. Could this be the next form of racing iRacing might tackle.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3801746.page#12469683

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Life Imitating Art [Mike]

This weekends Geico 500 Nascar Race at Talladega had some eerie similarities to the Pro Invitational race last Wednesday including Joey Logano getting airborne in the same painted car and the wins of both races going to Brad Keselowski in identically painted cars as well.

we live in a simulation @iRacing https://t.co/oaqwSBtiun

— Ryan Ellis (@ryanellisracing) April 25, 2021

https://www.instagram.com/p/COGc01xhNSF/?igshid=l48k7mutrxc1

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A post shared by Nascar Comedy (@nascarcomedy)

Are we living in a simulation? pic.twitter.com/6lvUwpV8uq

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) April 26, 2021

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iRacing Critics [Greg]

Chris Schutte posted in the forums some critical discussions being had after watching the 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Some people in the discussion tried to make the point that despite their love of the game, they have certain gripes with the service that needs attention which, according to them, iRacing would suffer from eventually if not addressed

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3802214.page

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Hood to The Neck [Tony]

Michael Cosley Jr Tweeted a photo of an iRacing driver who was unfortunate enough to have the hood of an opponent’s car go thru his neck after a track incident.

you ever just take a hood to the neck? pic.twitter.com/BCmK0iJIt8

— Michael Cosey Jr. (@windVOW8820) April 26, 2021

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Richmond Raceway/VSU Partnership [Brian]

An article in the Richmond Times Dispatch tells the story that Richmond Raceway and Virginia State University will form a partnership to operate the track’s esports team in a first-of-its kind arrangement. NASCAR will hire a VSU student intern to manage the simulated racing program, and other VSU students will work on its marketing, graphic design, event coordination and team operations.

https://richmond.com/news/local/education/virginia-state-university-richmond-raceway-partner-for-e-sports-program/article_1fa2d21e-88a4-5c62-a414-936ecdc0e4bf.html

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Better Half Dash [Hall]

Motor Racing Outreach will be partnering with iRacing and Fox sports to bring you the Better Half Dash, a virtual race to be broadcasted on June 10th on a special edition of Nascar Race Hub on FS1, where the wives of Nascar’s biggest names will compete at the Virtual Texas Motorspeedway.

Big news!

We're excited to partner with @iRacing, @FOXSports & NASCAR to revive the Better Half Dash as a virtual race @TXMotorSpeedway!

The Better Half iRacing Dash takes place June 10 during a special edition of NASCAR RaceHub on @FS1

💻@NASCARhttps://t.co/07V2dXJ83K pic.twitter.com/yXVNBOxRp8

— MRO (@FollowMRO) April 28, 2021

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Dirt Road Ideas [Kyle]

In a series of posts in the forums asking how to help drive participation in the Pro Truck series several ideas were introduced to help the series including fixed setups, a rookie class and a better ladder progression system.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/100/3772081.page#12478833

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Carnomoly 500 Trophy

Jimmy Mullins proudly posted on twitter a photo of his trophy from the racer Carnomoly 500.

Look what came today! This is the coolest thing I’ve ever won from sim racing by far! Huge shoutout to everyone at @eRacr_gg and @KylePutz for making this happen! Amazing, this is very much appreciated. Hoping for more in the future!

@RReSports x @SunocoRacing pic.twitter.com/ZWxVKTEolX

— Jimmy Mullis (@jmullisracing) April 29, 2021

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Six Years [Mike]

Today marks the 6 year anniversary of the iRacers Lounge Podcast!

Today is our sixth anniversary of the podcast.
The winning formula has been refined over the years to a well oiled machine! Longevity equals success, and we have it down to a science.

And here is to the next six years!

Prost!!!

Viva Tifosi!!! pic.twitter.com/er4nxGWOFX

— iRacers Lounge (@iRacersLounge) April 29, 2021

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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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https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

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Fantasy [Tony]

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Hardware/Software

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Yaw VR [Tony]

The makers of the Yaw VR motion system are starting a kickstarter program for the Yaw VR2 starting from $720

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=247712967039974

https://www.yawvr.com/

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RacingFuel Simulators [Greg]

Swiss Manufacturer Racing Fuel Simulators offers their sleek Stage 1 Pro simulator starting at 17,945 euros

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CNu8fRwBy0c/?igshid=go49cn77msv1

https://www.racingfuel-simulators.com/home

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SimForge Pedals [Brian]

Barry Rowland reviewed the full-size SimForge Mark 1 pedals priced at $333. His final thoughts were that for the price they performed as well, if not better than some higher priced pedals and were very adjustable. Although they may lack the fidelity of some high end pedals they are well worth looking into for the price alone.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Barry Rowland (@simracinggarage)

https://simforge.in/shop/

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Second Guessing All I Know [Mike]

Niels Heusinkveld posted a video on his Yutube channel comparing his motion system to the motion of a real car.

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MonkeyDriver Seat [Hall]

The new MonkeyDriver Seat is a tube framed sim rig with a formula style seating position. You can soon preorder for a special launch price from their website.

https://monkeydriver.it/

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Company Review [Mike]

Sim racing Shop sells parts for your 80/20 profile system and more.

https://sandtsracingfab.com/sim-racing-shop/

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Sim Nursery [Kyle]

Johnny Mallia’s rig room was transformed when he found out two months after getting set up that he was gonna be a dad and the room now splits between racing room/nursery.

Got the rig setup about 2 months before I found out I was going to be a dad. This is how we made it work. He loves to watch at 4 months old. Even with a buttkicker, sleeps right thru me racing at night. As long as I’m quite anyways lol. Obviously wife is super supportive as wel

https://www.facebook.com/groups/simracingbuilds/permalink/1184507232006625/

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Talladega

• Ellis –  – P2. Had it won too- Topped off on last caution had to save fuel like crazy was leading on the white with 2nd right behind me he had a bubble more of fuel than me and went right on by. I was a sitting duck he was sitting in second and could pass me it will because there’s only two of us I didn’t really consider that. What a week though first fourth and second.
  • https://clips.twitch.tv/SmilingSmoggyZucchiniOSfrog-qm1FvTH6yKAmq7ax
• Hall = P6 – started on pole.  Last caution hurt my restart and p2 is a horrible place on restarts.  Dropped to 12th, with 2 to got, got back to 6th.
• Rochette P Man i f*****d myself hardcore tonight didn’t brake hard enough sped on entry on a green flag stop while leading first 35. Did get a caution but started in the back where no one could keep up and had a car on my outside force me down to the apron in a turn and lost the draft P23
• Bobby – once again, out front for a good amount of the race with nothing to show. leading, then dumped im trioval, so dam close to that win
• Brian- P22 Started on pole.  Outside line got ahead of me and settled in 2nd for first ⅓ of the race.  After Caution restarted outside p2 and shuffled back to 10th putting me in the danger zone for wrecks which came late in the race and collected me.  
• Adam – p11?

Mike -p7 – got clipped a bit and 30 seconds damage – made my way back up to 2nd but got freight trained back to 9th – then finished p7

Race:  Kansas

• Wed Open:
  • Hall – p20 top split, salvaged a decent finish after a losing the car and hitting the wall while chatting to a viewer.
  • Tom D. P3. Qualified p7. Ran up front till first pit stop. Dumb me, speeding. Than worked my way back to a top when I got bumped into the front stretch grass.  Fell back to 27th.  Worked my way all the way to the lead with 20 or so to go, but just ran the tires off of it.  I’ll take a top 5 after a couple super bad weeks

• Ellis – p28 – got wrecked by some guy on the bottom that got tight and came right up to me and slammed me in the wall – was 35th dead last, later got into another wreck that could not be missed – 
• Rochette – P7 set was loose on exit for me screw the winner as it was a guy with a 5k IR on his second account beating us poor low 2k guys up
• Thurs Open  
  • Ellis – p..8
  • Rochette P16 got tight hitting wall on exit of 4 only had 1 caution so couldnt catch up
  • Kyle – P-7 Started P-14 and got wrecked early and went 2 laps down and finally got enough lucky dogs to get back on the lead lap. Car was hurt but still decently fast. We ended up with 13 cautions which helped me a lot to save tires and slowly work my way to the front. Restarted P-9 on the last restart with 2 to go and kept my foot in it and picked up 2 more spots to finish with a P-7.

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Official Series

• A Open
  • Kyle P P3 Started in P4 ran top 5 for most of the race. Came down to a GWC in 4th and kept the Loud Pedal mashed all the way until the checker flag and came up .05 from getting P2.
  • Ellis – p3 trying to push david – Then p1!  – Was third on last lap got to leader and he was swerving a bit and so i hooked him – he was not happy – 

Hall – p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwftXVl5SPQ

• PDS Euro Sprint

Hall – Win @ Watkins Glen

Greg – https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=488621158989862

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League / Hosted Races

• FastTrack Sim Racing League
  • Mike- p Wrecked Out – https://clips.twitch.tv/EnticingSuspiciousOrcaSpicyBoy-Cs3Mx_mBSROpZfnV 
  • UCRA-chicago
  • Mike – p 6

• OBRL iRLP Aftermath Truck Series 
  • ? Congratulations Josh Robinson #23 Winning The Aftermath Podcast Truck Series Race at Lakeland Speedway,
  • Dwayne McArthur #97 Finished 2nd
  • Travis Rogers #72 Finished 3rd

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Final Thoughts

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Come celebrate the 6th year anniversary of the iRacers Lounge Podcast as we have the voice of eNascar announcer Evan Posocco who breaks down the Coke Series Race at Kansas. After that it’s game on with lots of great topics you wont want to miss on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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4/15/2021 – Left Unsupervised – Episode 0275

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Introduction

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Coke Race – Richmond [Hall]

• Some action in the mid pack as the most previous winner @BBryant53 is working his way up through the pack. 
• 20 laps completed.
• LAP 29: @GarrettLowe_6, @AshtonCrowder, and @BowlinGraham are 3-wide mid-pack.
• LAP 33: @MathesonRacing just tagged the outside wall.
• —————–
• LAP 38: @ssgracing‘s @vicente_salas14 continues to lead @SadlerEsports‘ @GarrettManes by about 2-3 car lengths.
• A little *boop* from @jmullisracing to @cshearburn at the 25% mark puts the field under the caution for the first time tonight.
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• LAP 71: @ssgracing‘s @vicente_salas14 leads, but @SadlerEsports‘ @GarrettManes is all over his bumper.
• @bobbyzalenski is lurking behind the duo as well.
• This run, it seems like @GarrettManes is a lot closer to @vicente_salas14. 
• Caution #2! @MalikRayTTV gets loose off of T2 and @AshtonCrowder makes contact, spinning up into @FemiOlat_ in the process
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• Salas leads over Manes for now with @bobbyzalenski, @RyanLuza, and @TDawgHurst rounding out the Top 5 at lap 88.
• 84 to go: @CaseyKirwan23 breaks loose and SAVES IT!
• 51 to go. Caution for @john_gorlinsky in turn 4. It all happened after contact with @DerekJustis and also included @DDuval42 and @JakeNichols73
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• CAUTION! @MikeConti5, @GarrettLowe_6 and more crash off turn 4 with 41 to go.
• https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1382156199462899712 
• A tale of two races for @ssgracing 
• While @vicente_salas14 is dominating, @MalikRayTTV just got put in a JTG Daugherty Racing sandwich and goes for a spin into the inside wall. 
• Then green for a couple of laps then caution again – Zak Nichols in the wall
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• Restart 16 to go – battle is on for second luza trying to get manes – 
• Ottinger and Hearst trade barbs but it stays green
• https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1382160725708320773 
•  – then caution – 4 to go. @FemiOlat_ is around on the backstretch. Lyon got squeezed to the wall in a 3 wide.
• GWC#1 – It stays clean and Vicente Salas WINS! Leads EVERY LAP!

🏁 CONGRATS @vicente_salas14 🏁
🏆1ST PLACE @iRacing FINISH🏆 pic.twitter.com/MKL9u2zahI

— Spacestation Gaming (@Spacestation) April 14, 2021

Leaving Richmond, SIX drivers are lined up to race in the 2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola @iRacing Series playoffs from their wins alone (they have to be Top 20 in points, and they all are). Only 10 drivers will make the playoffs. Here are the race results and those standings:#eNASCAR pic.twitter.com/F4nUUWFdEj

— Justin Melillo (@justinmelillo) April 14, 2021

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Porsche eSports Supercup [Brian]

Josh Rogers wrapped up the iRacing Porsche Tag Heuer eSports Supercup World Championship in style Saturday, a week early, with a double win in round 9 of Saturday’s race at Le Mans.

At a loss for words right now, 2 time #PESC Champion! Massive thank you to everyone involved, it’s been an insane season and it’s been a pleasure to share it with you all!

One things for sure though, we should probably stick to simracing 😜😅

@CoandaSimsport @realVRS @iRacing pic.twitter.com/TdBAXOsyT5

— Josh Rogers (@JKRogers_92) April 10, 2021

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Porsche All Stars [Tony]

The feature race of the Porsche All stars goes to Dan Suzuka with second going to Tony Kanaan and third Matt Malone. The sprint race was won by Emily Jones who is leading the points going into the final round.

Intense Battle [Kyle]

Intense battling for the lead in Saturday's @PorscheRaces @TAGHeuer Esports Supercup race between @G2Sebi @JKRogers_92 and @CCollins_93 👊👊#nevernotracing #PESC pic.twitter.com/O0cd5mkJa5

— iRacing (@iRacing) April 12, 2021

Prepping for PESC [Hall]

Porsche Supercup driver Kevin Ellis Jr posted a video on the Apex Racing TV Youtube Channel ‘Prepparing for PESC. It tracks the RLL driver in the week leading up to the big race at LeMans on Saturday.

No New Porsche [Brian]

On last week’s show some speculated that the TBD status for the final All Star race may indicate a new Porsche car on the service. But it turned out to be a fan vote for the final car to be races at Round 10-Monza which will be the 911 GT3 Cup.

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Nascar Loses Timmy Hill as Full Time Driver [Tony]

iRacing favorite Timmy Hill and his Nascar MBM Motorsports team Missed the race this past weekend at Martinsville, and is likely to miss more throughout the remainder of the season. .

https://beyondtheflag.com/2021/04/07/nascar-loses-full-time-cup-series-driver-team/

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Camping World Cash [Kyle]

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis is looking to pay $5000 for a paint scheme for Daniel Suarez for their race at Darlington.

I’m looking to pay $5000 for the @TooToughToTame #Darlington paint scheme for @Daniel_SuarezG #99 @TeamTrackhouse … if it’s good it will become apparel as well. #campingworldbirthdayweekend @CampingWorld pic.twitter.com/VtAjY9tfNj

— Marcus Lemonis (@marcuslemonis) April 9, 2021

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Tips for Endurance Racing [Hall]

IMSA and Sim Racer Daniel Morad posted a video on iRacing’s Youtube channel with tips for endurance racing. His 5 main tips were…

1.) Racing Etiquette

2,) Patience and Consistency

3.) Managing Traffic

4.) Saving Equipment

5.) Mindset

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Chicago Street Update [Brian]

Steve Myers posted on Twitter that the iRacing Chicago Street Circuit is going to be stunning and praised artist Darren Pattenden for his work.

The @iRacing Chicago street circuit is going to be stunning. This is a model of the “Bowman” statue that will be next to the track created by our artist Darren Pattenden. pic.twitter.com/c1BG2z9ZHU

— Steve Myers (@iRacingMyers) April 9, 2021

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How about Purple? [Tony]

Alex Papini ordered a black NRG Ultra seat, but got a purple one by mistake. Rather than wait a month for the problem to be resolved and asks if anyone knows if I can simply get a black NRG Ultra cover and replace the purple?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113828239074525/permalink/1177097042747644/

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iRacing at Bristol Bash [Kyle]

Josh Richards took his iRacing sponsored Dirt Late Model to victory lane at the Morton Buildings World of Outlaws Bristol Bash.

A happy @Josh_Richards1 celebrates in Victory Lane. pic.twitter.com/am30iD3eBE

— World of Outlaws Late Models (@WoOLateModels) April 10, 2021

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Biggest iRacing Accomplishment? [Greg]

Part time Nascar Driver Landon Huffman posed on Twitter, what’s your biggest iRacing accomplishment?

What is your biggest @iRacing accomplishment?

— Landon Huffman (@LandonHuffman) April 10, 2021

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Tire Model Still Off? [Hall]

Real World driver Christopher Mies tweeted that he just got back on iRacing in over a year and was surprised to see how far off the tire model is still, even offering his help to make improvements.

First time back on @iRacing for over a year 🤙🏻 surprised to see how far the tire model is off reality still… guys just call us, I think we would all help and try to improve

— Christopher Mies (@MiesChris) April 10, 2021

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Dirt Car Updates [Brian]

Staffer Christian Challiner posted in the forums that he’s pleased to be able to tell you all that you will find updates to the Dirt LM’s and Street Stock in Mondays hotfix/patch. 

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3800677.page#12459728

Breaking it Down [Kyle]

Tommy Brandon Breaks down the new Dirt Late Model Tire Model and gives it high marks especially in the feel of the right rear tire on the cushion.

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Drive Fast Pasta’s Paint [Tony]

Anthony Alfredo tweeted that you can now run his iRacing paint scheme in Trading Paints.

If you want to run my real-life @iRacing paint scheme on the sim, check it out on @tradingpaints! https://t.co/MC8SXa30wI

— Anthony Alfredo (@anthonyalfredo) April 10, 2021

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Release Notes [Hall]

The details of the Season 2 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 was posted on the iRacing support page.

And here are the Release Notes for today's hotfix: https://t.co/a92d04qlj7

— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) April 12, 2021

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000160016-2021-se-2-patch-3-hotfix-1-re-notes-2021-04-09-03-

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Windsheild Woes [Greg]

Brian Simpson posted in the forums that while implementing the Darlington package he thought it was a perfect opportunity to get put the names on the windshield as we try to stay up to date with the current season. Unfortunately I completely forgot about the Coke series, which requires the logo on the front windshield.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3800441.page#12462301

Trueforce Crashes [Brian]

David Tucker posted in the forums that iRacing had to turn off the Logitech Trueforce feedback system because it was causing a serious crash for a lot of members.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3801047.page#12463435

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Advice – Buy the Good Stuff [Tony]

Justin Hill posted on the Sim Racing Builds Facebook page some advice for those looking to buy a sim racing rig. His basic advice, Buy the good stuff right away and save time and money.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113828239074525/permalink/1178986125892069/

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Tyler Daniels Racing Radical Series [Kyle]

Tyler Daniels Racing announced on their Facebook page that in case you haven’t heard: they’re now hosting SR8 practice sessions for our Radical SR8 series now running on Tuesdays by professional Radical driver Austin Riley Austin will be providing coaching sessions on their Discord channel in Mpnday’s practice

https://www.facebook.com/111931990625895/posts/252422006576892/?d=n

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Service Interruption [Hall]

iRacing support announced that the service will be down for the deployment of the season 2 Patch 4 on Tuesday, April 20th at 9:00am EDT.

@iRacing will be coming down for deployment of the 2021 Season 2 Patch 4 Release, Tuesday, April 20th, beginning at 09:00am EDT. That's 13:00 GMT. https://t.co/YeWBSxyaQF

— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) April 14, 2021

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Fantasy [Tony]

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https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

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Hardware/Software

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Innato Wheel [Hall]

Simplace.co is offering their Innato GT3 Steering Wheel which is compatible with OSW, Thrustmaster, Logitech and Fanatec, compatible adapter is required for each wheelbase.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNXrcUvBe6J/?igshid=91amsvwgpw2w

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The Most Expensive Sim Seat Ever [Greg]

The Recaro Podium is a high end, light weight, CFRB (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) shell seat designed for real or sim race cars and sells for around 2600 pounds.

https://www.recaro-automotive.com/en/dynamic/recaro-podium

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US Distributor for Heusinkveld [Kyle]

Darin Gangi posted in the forums that Heusinkveld Sprint 3 and 2 pedals sets as well as Clutches and baseplates are available for immediate shipping thru the Sim-Motion website.

https://us.sim-motion.com/collections/heusinkveld

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3790403.page#12367809

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Sigma Integrale DK2 3DOF Motion System [Brian]

Barry Rowland Reviews the Sigma Integrale DK2 3DOF motion system on his Sim Racing Garage selling for $4900. Note- They’re currently sold out and will be ready to ship next on June 6, 2021.

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Simware [Tony]

Simware is an online catalog where you can find sim racing companies broken down by components and will direct you to the company’s website for information and purchases.

https://simware.org/

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Listener Scott Ross Sent In [Hall]

Show listener Scott Ross sent in a link to Lebois Racing that offers 3d printed parts for sim racers. He was able to find an adapter for his G29 pedals that may be very useful.

 I started to look at DIY hydraulic and I found a very interesting designer.
Lebois Racing is pretty interesting. Everything is 3d printed, I can even get an adapter for my G29 pedal. I may be willing to do it because I do have soldering experience, friends with 3d printers and a dirtbike caliper, lying around. 
On top of that Lebois also has clutch designs and even a gearbox. Check out his website and youtube Lebois Racing – YouTubeLebois Racing – Driving | Hardware | Analysis (lebois-racing.fr)

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Follow Up – Q3 SimSport Pedals [Brian]

Mike asked in the forums if they knew who owned the company for the Q3 SimSport Pedals we reviewed last week, and it turns out its Brad Pugmire who responded in the iRacing forums. mentioning that they’re just getting off the ground and there are about 6 sets out there right now and everyone loves them so far.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799270.page#12457108

https://www.q3simsport.com/shop/p/oor56vbbe2bn6cy3b4pb27a7r9hx1y

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PT Actuator Scorpion Experience [Greg]

Sim-motion now has their Scorpion Series PT Motion actuators available for ordering. They run $4999 on their site.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3801203.page#12464540Motion

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Martinsville

• Ellis –  – p15 – ran top 5 most of the race – got ran over w about 10 to go which put me at 17x  – guy who won led every lap, never pitted.

• Sunday Open
  • David – p 14  cleaner than before.  I position for top 5 but unavoidable accidents

Kyle -P-9 Started P-17 got involved with some minor bumping worked my way to the lead but couldnt hold the lead on older tires fell back to 13 and got DQ on last GWC to finish P-9 after 34 cautions.

• Sunday fixed 
  • Mike -pdnf – had a problem with the calibration of my brakes. I would push 100% down but only get 60% brake, so i kept racking up the 4x’s so i parked it.

Tyler – P8 – first race in A car at Martinsville and snagged a top 10. Not much racing but a whole lot of surviving. 30 cautions for 154 laps. Had close great racing at the end for a strong finish. Made it out with only a 10x

Race:  Richmond

• Wed Open:
  • Hall – p3 , fast, spun tires on last restart, nothing for p1
  • Kyle – P P30 Started P 12 ran top 5 until lap 93 when i got loose off of 2 and hit the outside wall and collected 2 cars and my was over at that point i finished P30

Race:  Richmond

• Wed Fixed:
  • Rochette 

• Wed Open:
  • Hall – p3 , fast, spun tires on last restart, nothing for p1
  • Kyle – P P30 Started P 12 ran top 5 until lap 93 when i got loose off of 2 and hit the outside wall and collected 2 cars and my was over at that point i finished P30

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Official Series

• Pacific Majors – 
  • Hall – p31 and 14

• Greg –

•  Kyle – Heat one finished P5 heat two got wrecked out and finished P18 40 laps down.

• FastTrack Sim Racing League
  • Mike- p5 -ran pretty much top 10 – the winner ended up not pitting the last half of race – feel like I gave it up on pit strategy

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Description

The Podfather is off hunting unicorns in Wisconsin this week, so the kids take over the show. We recap a dominating performance in the Richmond Coke Series race and crown a new Porsche Supercup Champion from a track in France. Then it’s off to topics and the fun just gets going all this week 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

AJ Prichett –

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4/8/2021 – Cautionsville – Episode 0274

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, ———— 

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Introduction

This week on the show we welcome one of our newest members to team Tifosi, Tyler Williamson. Also, if you’re interested in the latest in high quality pedals, stick around for some exciting new and updated players on the market.

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

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Visit www.grid-finder.com to find a league, or to upload your own!

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

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Special Guest

Tyler Williamson

https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CareerStats.do?custid=487324

General Questions:

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

Guest Specific Questions:

1. https://twitter.com/TifosiRacing/status/1377818736590082048

Here is @TylerFatboy1990 showing how to get it done! ✅ #winning pic.twitter.com/H4LKJwM0Fl

— Tifosi Racing (@TifosiRacing) April 2, 2021

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Klingerman in RACERmag [Hall]

Parker Klingerman was featured in an article on RACERmag exploring the accessibility of sim racing and real world racing.

Sim racing needs to improve access to maintain its momentum, says Parker Kligerman https://t.co/1uK5ggVA5B

— RACER (@RACERmag) April 7, 2021

“It would be absolutely asinine to not encourage, embrace, and put all the effort behind sim racing. We have truly something special here, that no other sport has. No other sport has a virtual counterpart that connects so seamlessly between the real [and the sim]. How could we not embrace it and try to promote it? It’s just a no-brainer.”

“Because [racing] is so expensive, because it takes such a time-intensive amount to do anything, even to go race a go-kart it takes a lot of time and money,” he said. “But in sim racing we can allow thousands, if not millions, of people to experience motorsports and race at any one time, which is something that motorsports has never had.”

“We can do so much more and allow so many more people to access all this stuff if we just find a way to harness it in a better way and present it,” Kligerman said.

Sim racing needs to improve access to maintain momentum – Kligerman

Sim racing needs to improve access to maintain momentum – Kligerman

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New Broadcast Policy [Brian]

iRacing has posted a new updated broadcast policy focusing on accreditation on TV style broadcasts and streamers.

https://www.iracing.com/membership/iracing-broadcast-policy/

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Mic Check? [Tyler]

Gary DeMoss asks in the forums if members ask for a mic check in the beginning of a race session.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799353.page

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Formula Vee Confirmed [Greg]

Greg West confirmed that the Formula Vee is actually being built and was no April Fools Joke. Although there are many different variations of the Formula Vee Greg said they are taking a bit from multiple rulebooks and the result is a really fun car to drive.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/100/3799486.page#12452450

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iRacing and Fast Pasta [Mike]

Adam Stern announced that iRacing will be the primary sponsor for Anthony Alfredo, driver for the Front Row Motorsports Nascar Cup Team, in the upcoming race this weekend at Martinsville. Front Row also Tweeted a picture of their fully painted car in the garage. Alfredo tweeted a side by side picture with his iRacing sim car and the real-life car

.@iRacing will sponsor @AnthonyAlfredo in his real-life NASCAR Cup car with Front Row Motorsports starting this weekend at Martinsville.

➖ It's also looking at doing some other additional races this season. pic.twitter.com/Vc18zSR4jP

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) April 6, 2021

NEWS: @iRacing will serve as the primary partner for @anthonyalfredo and our No. 38 Cup team this Saturday at @MartinsvilleSwy!

Press Release: https://t.co/LREWIX1m3Q pic.twitter.com/FyFidQtuwH

— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) April 6, 2021

Sim to Reality [Hall]

Alfredo tweeted a side by side picture with his iRacing sim car and his new real-life car making a trasition from Sim to Reality.

Going from #Sim2Reality with @iRacing once again, this time in the @NASCAR Cup Series under the lights at @MartinsvilleSwy! Watch live Saturday on @FS1 at 7:30 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/YXu2TK4Nl8

— Anthony Alfredo (@anthonyalfredo) April 6, 2021

https://www.jayski.com/2021/04/06/iracing-sponsoring-anthony-alfredo-at-martinsville/

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Throwback Cup [Brian]

For the first time iRacing is holding a Special Event, the inaugural Throwback cup. A 400 lap race at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway in the classic ’87 Chevy Monte Carlo and ’87 Ford Thunderbird.

• Time Slots: Friday 22:00 GMT, Saturday 7:00, 12:00, 16:00 GMT
• License Restrictions: Oval D 4.0 and up
• Cars Competing: 1987 NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Ford Thunderbird
• Event Format: 120 minutes open practice, 5 minutes/2 laps qualifying, 30 minutes warmup, 400 lap race

https://www.iracing.com/iracing-throwback-cup-debuts-this-weekend/

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Good Idea? [Tyler]

Ricky Hall posed the question on the socials asking that he can’t be the only person that wants to see monster trucks in iRacing..

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Season 2 Patch 3 Release Notes [Mike]

Alex Gustafson dropped in the forums pthe details of patch number 3 in season 2’s build including great advances in the new damage model for the Arca cars and ’87 Chevy Monte Carlo and ’87 Thunderbird.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3800245.page#12456228

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Prediction [Hall]

A bold prediction came in the forums from Thomas Guldalian who posted that he thinks a new Porsche will be released being that there is a TBD status for the car in the last Porsche Tag Heuer All-Star race, and the first Porsche Cup came out during their season.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3800238.page#12456153

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Trophies Inbound [Brian]

VCO esports tweeted a picture of the trophies they promised to the winners of the 12 Hours of Sebring class winners.

We promised you trophies for the @iRacing VCO Grand Slam events – and here they are!

These beauties are on their way to the 12h Sebring class winners! 🏆🏆#vcoesports #vcograndslam #iRacingSebring12 pic.twitter.com/KpZJbVaqMq

— VCO 🕹🏎 (@vcoesports) April 7, 2021

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You Can Drive Through It [Tyler]

iRacing staffer Alex Horn posted a video on his Twitter page where he adds clips from Days of Thunderinto an amazing piece of wreck avoidance on iRcing making for an awesome movie recreation/iRacing scene.

member Reece Baham is through it, Harry!! Week 13 madness on @iRacing .. pic.twitter.com/HUTkYo1zzr

— Alex Horn (@iRacingAlex) April 7, 2021

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How To Get Out Of Rookies [Greg]

The online motorsports magazine Overtake has an article advising how to escape the rookie class in iRacing. Some of their bullet points are…

MAKE SURE YOU’RE READY

LOSE SOME BATTLES TO WIN THE WAR

ASSUME THE WORST

https://www.overtake.gg/news/3706-how-to-get-out-of-rookies-class-fast-in-iracing?sf141873329=1

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Season 2 Build Refresher [Mike]

iRacing posted a very well produced video on their Youtube Channel highlighting all of the new features from the season 2 build.

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Race with us and our Sponsor Gridfinder [Hall]

It’s not too late to register for the Gridfinder Invitational Daytona 75 this Saturday and race with Team Tifosi.

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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!!

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

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

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Hardware/Software

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11th Gen Intel [Mike]

Intel has introduced the 11th gen i7-11700k Intel Core processor. The benchmark scores and other reviews have been less than glowing including Youtube product reviewer Gamers Nexus description as a “Waste of Sand”

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3798435.page#12440972

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Teammate Tyler sends in – Rig Review [Tyler]

Real GT has a prototype of a 180 degree projection style system with an authentic GT cockpit

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SimRacingPublic/permalink/1966814476789628/

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Company Review [Brian]

Rexing a Croatian company offers a carbon fiber GT wheel for sim racing with a 4.3″ LCD display for 1,240 euros plus vat.

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

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An Old Fav [Greg]

HPP offers the fantastic JBV 3 Pedal System for $1395.00

https://www.hppsimulation.com/product-page/jbv-3-pedal-system

Mark Hargett posted in the iRacing forums that he has designed a new version of pedals and pads for the HPP JBV Pedals. They are made of thick stainless steel and the pads can be used with or without the non skid skins. Also the HPP Simulations website has also been updated.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/300/3677620.page#12455829

https://www.hppsimulation.com/

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VRS Pedals [Mike]

VRS is now taking reservations for their new VRS Direct Force Pro Pedals. Owners of the DirectForce Pro wheelbase will have the first option to purchase if they get on the reservation list.

• Throttle and brake pedals only: USD 649 / EUR 549 VAT incl.
• Optional clutch: USD 249 / EUR 199 VAT incl.
• Optional throttle, brake, and clutch hydraulic damper kit USD 149 / EUR 149 VAT incl.

Are you ready for the VRS DirectForce Pro Pedals? Yes! The wait is over and we are now taking reservations. If you want a smooth, consistent, and precise pedal, go here to find out more: https://t.co/ChQmC8tpay pic.twitter.com/xTDxfdlXge

— VRS (@realVRS) March 30, 2021

VRS DirectForce Pro Pedals Pricing and Availability

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Company Review [Brian]

Complx Simworks makes flag lights, stream decks and more to customize your rigs.

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Company Review [Hall]

VPG Simlabs is an EU company that offers its Elemento Formula Wheels in a variety of colors at 950.00 pounds, as well as other accessories.

https://vpgsimlab.co.uk/

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Fanatec Owners Group [Mike]

Facebook has a Fanatec Owners Group that you can join which will let you discuss, ask and answer questions about your Fanatec product like how to remove a wheel that’s stuck on the wheel base.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/299888563809613/permalink/1140107913121003/

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Rig Review [Hall]

AussieStig on Twitter posted a photo of his rig and setup in his sim racing studio.

.@dboxtech @PlayseatGlobal A little spring cleaning in the AussieStig Studios. Working on some cool reviews coming soon. Please stay tuned folks. #simracing @SimRacingSystem @SimRPaddock @TMThrustmaster @imbracewear @MSykesDesigns @HP @AC_assettocorsa @iRacing @BsimRacing @NZXT pic.twitter.com/1WWFvHVkB4

— Sim Racing (@AussieStig_) April 3, 2021

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CSE button Boxes [Brian]

CSE (Custom Sim Engineering) has their Eau Rouge button box designed for the Fanatec DD wheel bases for 159 pounds

https://www.customsimengineering.com/bb-dd

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New Player on the Market [Mike]

coming in at $1200 The new Q3 Simsport pedal set with Full hydraulic brake and clutch using high end automotive components such as Wilwood with a Leo Bodnar Load cell PCB Brain. The brake force is adjustable giving the racer precise control of the feel of the brake. The clutch pedal travel can be adjusted and also comes with a hard and a soft spring. The throttle also has a hard and soft spring and also has an adjustable pneumatic damper, for precise feel and control. These pedals come filled and bled from the factory ready for you to bolt to your rig, tune and drive.

https://www.q3simsport.com/shop/p/oor56vbbe2bn6cy3b4pb27a7r9hx1y

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799270.page#12457108

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Race:  Martinsvile

Hall – p 9,  Did my darndest to keep nose clean, still had to run that last 50 laps with 16x, so was pretty happy to sneak away in top split with p9.  Race had 30 cautions for 147 laps.  People just race stupid at short tracks.

• Thurs Open  
  • Ellis – p. 18 dq’d out w 10 to go – was fighting for the lead at one point

Rochette P3 25 cautions dodged and weaved and survived with only a ghost 4x. Tried to get leaders but was getting loose on exit

Dallara Jet Car -Ellis –  Spa – DNF friday – Started in the back gained a few spots but went off and lost them – then trying to pass a guy we hit and get damage…

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Official Series

• PDS Euro Sprint

Hall – 2 total Daytona Wins

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League / Hosted Races

• OBRL iRLP Aftermath Truck Series 
  • ? Congratulations Steve Thomson #67 Winning The Aftermath Podcast Truck Series Race at Martinsville Speedway,
  • Josh Robinson #23 Finished 2nd
  • Dwayne McArthur #97 Finished 3rd

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This week we introduce one of team Tifosi’s iRacers newest members Tyler Williamson. We review all of the newest in high performance pedal systems and we recount our caution filled stories at Cautionsville. All on this week’s episode of 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 – 

Links:

Old Show Notes – bit.ly/2CFeArM

Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/

Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge

Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ 

Web (New Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

4/1/2021 – April iFools – Episode 0273

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, ———— 

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On today’s show Evan Possoco will be joining us to cover the Coke Series Race at Auto Club, we’ll recap a great day at Sebring for some Tifosi teammates and our impressions on the NIS on Bristol Dirt.

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

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Grid Finder is the home of online sim racing leagues.  Grid Finder is also a great resource to find paint designers and race commentators.  Recently they have been adding some great articles discussing various aspects of running leagues and sim racing in general.  Grid Finder is constantly adding helpful content and giving us all more reason to visit www.grid-finder.com

Visit www.grid-finder.com to find a league, or to upload your own!

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

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Coke News [Mike]

• LAP 10: @KeeganLeahy leads @MitchelldeJong1 by about 6-7 car lengths. @MikeConti5 now runs 3rd.
• they were about four-wide for a couple of laps in the middle of the pack.
• Free falling through the field, @RyanLuza caught the wall after a block from @NickOttinger. Luza started 10th and is outside the Top 20 on lap 13 now.
• Leader pits lap 22, leahy under green…
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• LAP 26: Now @bobbyzalenski and @NickOttinger battle for 2nd, allowing @MikeConti5 to slowly pull away.
• LAP 28: Battle for the lead, @NickOttinger sweeps by @MikeConti5 for the top spot. Conti returns the favor on the backstretch.
• Casual three-wide racing for the lead between @MikeConti5, @NickOttinger, and @bobbyzalenski 
• Regular stops are happening at the 1/3 mark
• Looks like 14 drivers have still yet to pit at lap 43.
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• @mbussa75 leads.As @Blade_Whitt unlaps himself, all 40 cars are back on the lead lap. @DerekJustis takes over control as well.
• .@schildhoused is on TV as he spots and crew chiefs for @KligermanSport‘s @IGann_34 
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• 48 to go: @KligermanSport‘s @BBryant53 is the final driver to pit for the first green flag pit cycle. He might be good to make it the rest of the way
• 47 to go: @KeeganLeahy is back in the lead at the end of the first pit cycle. 
• 43 to go: @KeeganLeahy pits from the lead once again.
• 35 to go: Open the floodgates, just about all of the other 2-stoppers have hit pit road for their second stop.
• So as they run, @DerekJustis leads the one stoppers, and @KeeganLeahy is 19 seconds behind that after his second stop.
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• 33 to go: @bobbyzalenski pits from the lead. @MitchelldeJong1 and @LoganClampitt_ also pit.
• Power down.
• @KeeganLeahy is within 10 seconds of the lead with 30 laps to go.
• 31 to go: @BBryant53 is ‘on kill.’ The @KligermanSport driver is one of two drivers to pit past the halfway mark. The other was @ssgracing‘s @MalikRayTTV.
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• 22 to go: @BBryant53 leads @DerekJustis and @IGann_34. They are the front runners of those on a 1-stop strategy.
• The tires have leveled off. Leahy isn’t coming anymore. It’s going to be between these three if it stays green.
• @BBryant53 leads @DerekJustis and @IGann_34 with 10 laps to go.
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• @BBryant53 picks up his first career #eNASCAR | Coca-Cola @iRacing Series victory at @ACSupdates!
• Derek Justis 2nd – 3rd Isaac Gann

Standings – https://www.iracing.com/enascar/team-standings/

Dynamic track was in full effect in last nights @NASCAR @CocaColaRacing Series race at @ACSupdates

Ride on board with @bobbyzalenski as he battled with @MikeConti5 and @NickOttinger for the lead as they all ran different lines. pic.twitter.com/YWP9ZtSRUw

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 31, 2021

https://twitter.com/eNASCARCocaCola/status/1377089375851401216

Parker Klingerman celebrates with his driver Bob Bryant on a video posted on his Twitter account.

The racing maybe virtual but the wins are real

Amazing job @BBryant53 👏🏆@Valvoline | @KligermanSport pic.twitter.com/88uWLYyAZc

— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) March 31, 2021

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Porsche Supercup Round 8 [Brian]

Josh Rogers takes the win in week 8 of the Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup on the  Nordschleife circuit at Nurburgring amassing a near unsurpassable 127 point lead with just 2 weeks to go.

Standings – https://www.iracing.com/supercup/standings/

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Porsche All-Star Race [Brian]

Jimmy Broadbent took the win in the feature race in the Porsche All-Star Race at the Nordschleife with Dave Cam taking the sprint race victory.

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12 Hours of Sebring [Hall & Greg]

The 12 Hour of Sebring team consisting of Tifoso team members and your show hosts David Hall and Greg Hecktus finished in P3 in their split.

P3 Podium finish for @richieh70 @froozenkaktus @dmixmage in the @iRacing 12 Hours of Sebring!!! #winning #imsa #dallara pic.twitter.com/wKzE4YJ3PN

— Tifosi Racing (@TifosiRacing) March 28, 2021

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3798878.page#12446299

Stats [Tony]

Rob Crouch posted all of the stats in the forums from this weekend’s 12 Hours of Sebring Race as only he can do.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799002.page#12447579

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799001.page#12447570

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799000.page#12447568

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Listener Garrett Streets Sent in [AJ]

Listener Garrett Streets sent into the show a fantastic Twitch video of iRacing streamer Bacho Grande (John Bacho) a legally blind iRacer who picks up his first win in emotional fashion.

Legally blind iRacer and Twitch Streamer Bacho_Grande wins his first race
byu/Marc-OP iniRacing

https://www.twitch.tv/bacho_grande/clip/OutstandingBoringLEDUncleNox-v7ugYF0XdNa_Kmmj

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Release Notes – UI [Mike]

Nicholas Bailey from the iRacing staff posted the details of a zero-downtime update for the UI.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3798696.page#12444488

And 1 day later another UI Patch [Brian]

One day later Nicholas Bailey announced another UI patch.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799229.page#12448335

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Season 2 Patch 2 Release Notes [Hall]

Alex Gustafson posted in the forums the details of Season 2 Patch 2 including a new method of payment, Venmo.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3798932.page#12446994

Venmo Details [Tony]

iRacing Support posted a link to the forums with more details of the new Venmo payment method.

We are now including Venmo as a valid form of payment along with Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover (credit/debit/gift/prepaid etc), Paypal and PaymentWall. https://t.co/aozp74M61Q for more details.

— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) March 29, 2021

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799207.page#12448132

UI Release Notes

Another zero downtime update from iRacing

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799424.page#12450676

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eRacer Market [AJ]

eRacer Market is a website marketplace where the sim racing community buys and sells

https://eracr.co/

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iRating School Survey [Mike]

Kyle Rusinko is taking a survey ion the forums to gather data on the correlation between account age and iRating and is asking for as much data from the community for a school statistics class project.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3798935.page#12447053

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Josh Berry Late Model Win [Brian]

JR Motorsports announced a victory for Josh Berry in a Late Model Race at Tri-County Motor Speedway in iRacing colors. Berry won the 75-lap NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event on the .400-mile oval Saturday night, while teammate William Cox III recovered from a late spin to earn an eighth-place finish.  Josh made his second appearance in the familiar All Things Automotive/iRacing Chevrolet Late Model this season,

.@joshberry wins at Tri-County in Late Model return. Teammate @willcox3racing runs eighth.
 
Race report ➡️ https://t.co/YhR2hD55xY pic.twitter.com/BZLTDX2LgN

— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 29, 2021

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Throwback Cup [Hall]

Greg West posted in the forums the details of the Throwback Cup, a 400 lap race in the ’87 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the ’87 Ford Thunderbird to be held April 9-10.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799208.page#12448185

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Epic Factor [Tony]

In the first episode of a video series called Epic Factor, they visit with Joshua Rogers, the fastest sim racer.

https://www.facebook.com/48224116084/posts/10159411329686085/?d=n

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Daytona 75 [Mike]

Our good friends at Grid-Finder are hosting the Grid-Finder Invitational #3 Daytona 75 on April 10th including a Livery Competition.

https://www.grid-finder.com/event-apr

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24 Hours of Nürburgring [AJ]

Greg West posted in the forums the details of the  24 Hours of Nürburgring to be held on April 23-25th

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799308.page#12449125

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Bristol Dirt Review [Hall]

After the conclusion of the NIS series week at Bristol Dirt, what are your thoughts about the addition of dirt to the series?

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RIP William Marsh [Brian]

The iRacing community morns the loss of William Marsh of Sim Racing Paddock. Will Ford of Boosted Media was a good friend of William’s and gave his thoughts on on his freind of many years.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNINpMPB1xS/?igshid=uzy83zvj9bjh

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799461.page

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April Fools [Tony]

Formula Vee coming to iRacing?

Countless legendary careers began behind the wheel of a Formula Vee, and now yours will too!

An upcoming addition to our fleet of Rookie class cars, the Formula Vee will complete our open-wheel ladder and be free for all iRacers! pic.twitter.com/ehaOosBR7k

— iRacing (@iRacing) April 1, 2021

[AJ]

Fanatec announced their new DD 0.5

Good things come in small packages, that really packs a punch.

For more details: https://t.co/ZPgc5fT64M#fanatec #simracing #soon pic.twitter.com/wLLCqYpLtB

— Fanatec (@fanatec) April 1, 2021

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3799486.page

[Mike]

Midwest Simulations has a new BFL spotlight system. Also works in VR!

https://www.facebook.com/367316010337691/posts/1244792789256671/?d=n

[Mike]

Logitech announces it’s new Logitech, or Dogitech wheel base for dogs.

Introducing the K923: The First Racing Wheel for Dogs

🐶 CHEWFORCE technology fetches in-game data for enhanced gameplay
🐶 Brings the checkered flag with a checkered wag
🐶 Developed in partnership with pups everywhere

⬇️ Drop a picture of your speed racing pup pic.twitter.com/vSGLT9txVc

— Logitech G (@LogitechG) April 1, 2021

[Hall]

eRacr announces it’s new iRacing mobile app for phones and tablets.

It was on this day many years ago @iRacing produced and released one of the best April Fools jokes of all time. With fantastic production effort and memes in mind, iRacingMobilehttps://t.co/0DQwMIh1FD pic.twitter.com/6reoFT75rS

— eRacr.gg (@eRacr_gg) April 1, 2021

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Podcast Housekeeping

Aftermath Podcast – Get it!

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

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

https://performancemotorsportsnetwork.com/

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Fantasy [Tony]

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Hardware/Software

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Sim Racing Shoes [Brian]

Sparco is introducing the new HYPERDRIVE, the gaming shoes that combine comfort and performance with a cutting-edge design. Ultra-comfort and maximum lightness to help your driving performance even at home.

https://www.facebook.com/548091942026296/posts/1773315509503927/?d=n

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Sparco Sim Seat [Tony]

Sparco GP Gaming Seat priced at 460 euros. It’s currently out of stock, but Joe Sullivan posted in the forums that the Sparco rep he talked to said their goal is to have them available in about two months.

https://www.sparco-official.com/en/sedile-gp-gaming.html

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3797971.page#12437038

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NASCAR iRacing Series

Fri open: Bristol

• Ellis –  – p18 – Had a good run going top  5 and a guy who was riding the wall came off of it doored me down to nose first into the inside wall – 8 minutes damage – 8 laps down
• Hall = P4  Stay top 5 whole race, just couldn’t execute on the first two laps of a run
• Groves – P16 – Top 5 most of the race, got knocked in to pit road with 20 or so to go, couldn’t recover

• Sunday Open
  • David – p 14 top split, running top 5, got sandwiched into wall hard and  got 18 second meatball.  Got last lucky dog to get on lead lap but no chance to gain spots.

• Sunday fixed 
  • Mike -p6 – Ran back half of top 10 all night – only 10x by being super careful staying low – as high as 3rd but choked a bit on final run
  • Tyler – P 28 was behind 29 laps after a great performance of my driving skil. 1 meatball. 2 black flags. 3 spins and a partridge in a pear tree. Bye bye Bristol it’s me not you. 

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Official Series

• Ellis – p wrecked out – 
  • Then p11 – got door slammed and was down to 1930 hp, was running dead last and somehow finished 11th after the big one
  • Then wrecked out in two diff races
  • Then – p4 – finally put a race together and finished!

Kyle P – 25 – wrecked

• PDS Euro Sprint
  • Hall – Win at Daytona   #101
• Dallara Jet Car -Ellis –  Hockenheim – ran during day Friday, 20 drivers, started p17 – made it to 9th in 1st lap, 2nd lap a guy from Finland runs over me from behind

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League / Hosted Races

• FastTrack Sim Racing League
  • Mike- p3 – Ran back half of top ten most of the night – not too much damage had a god last run and gained a couple of spots – 
  • Tom D. P dnf

• UCRA-richmond
  • Mike – p dnf – spun off late exit of 2 by myself – done… 

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Final Thoughts

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Evan Possoco stops by to recap the iRacing Coke Series race at Auto Club. We recap all of the action as iRacing comes to the Bristol Dirt track for the first time. We look back at a very successful weekend at Sebring for some of Tifosi’s best endurance drivers and try to sort out all of the April Fools teasers, all right here on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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3/18/2021 – Geg, Don’t Leave Me Hangin’ – Episode 0271

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Introduction

Today we welcome and introduce to the listeners, new member to the show, Kyle Pendygraft. Also, Evan Posocco will be along to cover this weeks emotional iRacing Coke Series Race and much more.

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Special Guest

Kyle Pendygraft

https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CareerStats.do?custid=457210

https://www.facebook.com/loudpedalgaming

General Questions:

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

Guest Specific Questions:

1. Loud Pedal Gaming
   1. I am a big nascar fan and got tired of nascar heat series games and always had a fascination with iracing just never had a PC that could handle it until last march
2. I normally run all 3 Nascar series, but I do bounce around to some open wheel Road racing and IMSA class races.
3.   Simexperience ProV2 Direct Drive wheel, Fanatec Clubsport V3 with the brake and gas mods, Thrustmaster TH8 Shifter and an ebay hand brake. All of thats mounted on a Next Level GT Track rig.          
4. TomaHawk B450 Max motherboard with a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU and a MSI Geforce 2070 Triz fozr GPU
   1. Thrustmaster TX 300 wheel and the T300 pedals and the thrustmasterTH8 shifter
5. Monitors  
   1. I use 4 monitors but only use 3 for iRacing
   2. I recently sold my Oculust Rift S VR Headset
6. Yes im apart of TIFOSI racing team
7. I run in the IROC Challenge Series Which is a IROC themed league. We just finished up season 2 in the ARCA cars and about to start up Season 3 in the Truck series. I also race in the Majors. This is my first season in the majors. I also run in the WORC I race in their sports car series.
8. I would have to say my win at Talladega in the trucks as i got wrecked and went across the line backwards and got the win which was my first ever win in iRacing as i had only been in the sim for less then a month at that point.

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Coke Race [Mike]

Media Guide – https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3797576.page#12432495

https://s100.iracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-eNASCAR-MEDIA-GUIDE.pdf

eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series

• Coke Race: Atlanta
  • Jusan Hamilton – Grand Marshall here to give the command…
  • deJong, Leahy, Gann and Zalenski are comfortably in the top four positions with 35 laps scored.
  • 39 laps, and @LoganClampitt_ is the newest member to the Top 5 club. His teammate @NickOttinger is working on getting P6 from @john_gorlinsky.
  • The Pro champ, @IGann_34, takes second away from @KeeganLeahy. 
  • 45 laps in the book. Gann is about a second behind leader @MitchelldeJong1.
  • Caution! @BBryant53 and @znovak15 get together! @MalikRayTTV also involved!
  • Lap 49, pits were just about to start. Bryant said he wanted to pit, Novak says he didn’t hear him.
  • @MitchelldeJong1 gets the jump but here comes @LoganClampitt_!
  • NEW LEADER, Clampitt on lap 53!
  • Battle for the lead on lap 63!
  • @IGann_34 is all OVER @LoganClampitt_‘s back bumper!
  • Contact! @DerekJustis in the wall after getting into it with @RyanLuza. We stay green!
  • Running order (lap 75/163)
  • 1. @LoganClampitt_ 
  • 2. @IGann_34
  • 3. @MitchelldeJong1
  • 4. @ZackN24
  • 5. @NickOttinger 
  • Zack Nichols to third and brings Nick Ottinger with him on lap 81.
  • deJong fades to P5 now.
  • 69 to go – big wreck –@AshtonCrowder and @bschoon55 into the inside wall HARD down the backstretch! No caution though
  • Three-wide middle gone wrong.
  • https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1372006198350843906 

• 64 to go and here comes @IGann_34 with a second run at @LoganClampitt_!
• Battle for the lead is back on!
• 58 to go some green flag stops starting – 
• Pitting, 59 to go, @KeeganLeahy.
• This kicks off the final cycle.
• Pitting, 58 to go, @NickOttinger.
• LEAD CHANGE 57 TO GO: @IGann_34 to P1 as @LoganClampitt_ ducks out to pit road.
• Pitting coming to 55 to go, @IGann_34, handing the lead to @MitchelldeJong1.
• Lead will cycle through to @NickOttinger over @LoganClampitt_ and @KeeganLeahy when all is said and done.
• PENALTY: @CVincent34, commitment line violation.
• That is a pass through. He was all four in the grass on the far side of the cone!
• BATTLE FOR THE LEAD! (and the win)
• All @WBeSports_ out front and @LoganClampitt_ makes the easy pass of @NickOttinger for P1.
• 121/163
• @IGann_34 is back in third maintaining about 1.5 seconds back. So… @IGann_34 is pitting for a pass through penalty. Possible connection issues as well.

• 25 laps to go.
• 1. @LoganClampitt_ 
• 2. @NickOttinger 
• 3. @swilson3_ (+25)
• 4. @ZackN24 
• 5. @MikeConti5 
• Lead margin for @LoganClampitt_ is 1.5 seconds now. 16 to go.
• 5 to go – Battle for 10th with nine to go!
• @CaseyKirwan23 all over @bobbyzalenski.
• @LoganClampitt_ takes his first @eNASCARCocaCola win of the season and the third of his career tonight @amsupdates!
• Results for @eNASCARCocaCola:
• 1. @LoganClampitt_
• 2. @NickOttinger
• 3. @ZackN24
• 4. @MikeConti5
• 5. @swilson3_
• 6. @bdavies_88
• 7. @KeeganLeahy
• 8. @RyanLuza
• 9. @CaseyKirwan23
• 10. @GarrettManes
• This snaps a 44-race winless drought for @LoganClampitt_, dating back to Sept. 11, 2018 at @IMS.
• A Personal shoutout to Jacob Seelman and Justin Melillo for the outstanding coverage of the race on twitter…

The emotion says it all!@iRacing | @LoganClampitt_ pic.twitter.com/9gUrTvSaut

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) March 17, 2021

https://www.iracing.com/clampitt-snaps-44-race-enascar-coca-cola-iracing-series-win-drought-at-atlanta/

Standings

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Supercup All-Star Race [Hall]

IRL Driver wins the feature event in his inaugural start in the Porsche Supercup All-Star Race at Circuit de Spa

#PESC – TK dominates the All-Star feature race!@TonyKanaan finds the top step of the podium in his maiden event with @PorscheRaces! #NeverNotRacing

Catch the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup, up next: https://t.co/Cpyl5yk6HQ pic.twitter.com/vrbDEqQIF1

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 13, 2021

Supercup Results [Brian]

Sebastian Job pulls out a double win in Saturday’s iRacing Porsche Tag Heuer Supercup series with a narrow win over Alejandro Sanchez.

"It's absolutely neck-and-neck between the two of them!"

An INSANE battle for the win between @G2Sebi and @alexsanb47 in the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup!@PorscheRaces | @TAGHeuer pic.twitter.com/P5b32Kbvwq

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 13, 2021

https://www.iracing.com/job-returns-to-porsche-tag-heuer-esports-supercup-winners-circle-kanaan-wins-all-star-race-at-spa/

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Tic-Tac-Toe [Greg]

iRacing has teamed up with Nitro Circus for some Tic-Tac-Toe and you can win cool prizes if you win consecutive races in the three weeks of wild races including the LMP1 on superspeedways, street stocks on rally cross and Pro 2 trucks on a road course.

We’ve teamed up with @NitroCircus for a game of Tic-Tac-Toe! Take part in three weeks of three wild races on Tuesdays at 7PM ET and win cool prizes if you get three in a row on the board.

Join the league: https://t.co/LdO4ghHdT9
Watch the streams: https://t.co/dZN5Uc7TBT pic.twitter.com/P7ED3Y3shb

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 15, 2021

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Indycar Series Poll [Kyle]

Fans of the NTT Indycar Racing Series can decide the location of the third race of the season by participating in a poll in the Indyracing Challenge Twitter page. #INDYCARChallenge

Where will season two of the INDYCAR @iRacing Challenge conclude?

You decide.

Vote in the poll below.#INDYCARChallenge pic.twitter.com/vMBnE2HmOH

— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) March 12, 2021

Race Participants [Greg]

https://t.co/4b6gylgqwL

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 18, 2021

https://www.iracing.com/indycar-iracing-challenge-race-preview-montreal/

Season two of the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge will return this Thursday. Tune-in live to https://t.co/ZlGRisI5g7 as we take on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on March 18 at 6:30 PM ET.#INDYCARChallenge pic.twitter.com/3hAkCEHIOL

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 17, 2021

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Majeski in the SLM’s [Mike]

Ty Majeski brings the iRacing painted Super Late Model back into victory lane in his fourth win at the Rattler 250 at South Alabama Speedway!

Majeski and Super Late Models go together like peanut and jelly.

Congrats to @TyMajeski on his FOURTH Rattler win! 🏁 pic.twitter.com/wcWj4OvUag

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 14, 2021

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iRacing Job Postings [Hall]

iRacing is back in the jobs market looking for applications in the following fields…

• ENVIRONMENT ARTIST
• SENIOR WEB ENGINEER
• SOFTWARE ENGINEER/PROGRAMMER
• VFX ARTIST

https://www.iracing.com/job-opportunities/

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796661.page#12427381

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Bridge Not Burned [Brian]

Kyle Busch showed he apparently is holding no grudges with former JGR driver Malik Ray by sending him an autographed helmet which the 2 time Nascar champion sent him free of charge without being asked.

Asked KB a few days ago how much for a signed helmet a few days ago….just got this today. Didn’t charge me a dime, preciate you guys 100%🏁🏁 pic.twitter.com/OLyVUidqpm

— MFR (@MalikRayTTV) March 13, 2021

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IMSA Leaderboard Light [Greg]

iRacing painting guru Brian Simpson announced in the forums that with the addition of proper IMSA branding to the cars racing in the official IMSA Sportscar series, the leaderboard lighting system was added to each car.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796622.page#12427077

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Camping World Cash [Kyle]

Camping Worlds CEO Marcus Lemonis is rewarding $20,000 prize money to the top 3 best Camping World Truck designers. You must enter using #campingworldwinner., and he will personally be picking the top 6 while the fans will pick the overall winner.

$20, 000 prize money for the Top 3 best @CampingWorld designers . You work hard for all of us!! Must enter using #campingworldwinner . I’ll select the top 6 , the fans will pick the winner #campingworldnascar pic.twitter.com/DmYOmnAUIt

— Marcus Lemonis (@marcuslemonis) March 11, 2021

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Ray Alfalla Gives the Skinny [Tony]

Ray Alfalla, 4 time Coke Series Champ, posted a video clip in the forums of a possible glitch on his JGR Toyota Camry where the tires get narrow when you reach around 20 mph, and go back to normal slower than that.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796600.page#12426960

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Dallara iR-01 at Summit Point [Mike]

iRacing posted a video of the Dallara iR-01 at Summit Point and it is FAST!

So.. the @DallaraGroup iR-01 at Summit Point is fast 😆#LittleWings pic.twitter.com/MYgS87xK18

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 14, 2021

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Listener Jose Banales Sent In [Hall]

Listener Jose Banales would like to announce that the endurance Racing League is hosting their first Money race of the year! It’s on May 1st @7pm ET. (Gander Trucks) @ Daytona (100 laps), (Fixed setup) For more Information *Ask for our discord server, Send League Request into League #6373 on IRacing. *Driver Fee is 10$ Must PM Jose to Submit payment and get your name & # added to the lineup list, Depending on the size of the field we will be running a Qualification Race & Heats.

https://www.facebook.com/1565571990374134/posts/2856197401311580/?d=n

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Legend and Street Stock Crashes [Brian]

iRacing Support is letting everyone running the ’87 Legends cars and the street stocks that they are aware of game crashes to the desktop with those cars and are working of fixing the problem.

1/3: We are aware of issues with both the Street Stock and the NASCAR Classic 1987 Cars. There are reports of users getting kicked to their desktops, game crashes, and screen freezes.

— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) March 16, 2021

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Monday Night Racing [Kyle]

In a great finish of the Monday Night Racing League at Auto Club in California Anthony Alfredo held off Anders Krohn on the final lap to take the win.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=5461989340492675

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Season 2 Patch 1 [Greg]

iRacing released the details of it’s season 2 Patch to be deployed on Friday at 9:00am est.

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000159752-2021-season-2-patch-1-release-notes-2021-03-16-03-

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3797649.page#12433210

@iRacing will be coming down for deployment of the 2021 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 Release, Friday, March 19th, beginning at 09:00am EDT. That's 13:00 GMT.https://t.co/fqHb6WCQlg

— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) March 17, 2021

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Dale Jr to get Dirty [Kyle]

JR Motorsports announced on Twitter that Dale Jr will be racing in the Degree sponsored cup car in the Pro Invitational dirt race at Bristol.

NEWS: @DaleJr will race in @Degree colors during #enascar @iRacing Pro Invitational dirt race @BMSupdates.

Full story ➡️ https://t.co/yk7PWrcwZN pic.twitter.com/iLgD0TCLF7

— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) March 18, 2021

https://www.jrmracing.com/media/2021/03/18/dale-jr-to-contest-enascar-iracing-pro-invitational-on-dirt-at-bristol-with-deg

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Throughput Messages Getting Updated [Mike]

While running an IRL Race Alan Broz stated in the forums that an entire field was disconnected during the race in what appears to be a glitch in the service. Nicholas Bailey replied that there are some changes coming (not in tomorrows patch) that should clarify what’s happening and why.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3797565.page#12432783

Christian Challiner replied that if the sim crashed, you can check your Documents/iRacing folder you should see .log and .dmp files at the bottom in the format ‘iRacingSim64DX11_XXhXXmXXs’ that can help diagnose crashes

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3797468.page#12432351

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MultiGroove Update – Do you Like It? [Tony]

Driver Manuel Valdes posted in the forums that he really likes the new multgroove racing model from the last build. What are your thoughts?

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3797548.page#12432264

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ALL Release Notes [Hall]

In an iRacing post from Susan Flint, iRacing has now posted the release notes from every build and patch to the sim from all the way back to July 31, 2008

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/1841655.page

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BMW Sim GT Cup [Greg]

Greg West released on the forums the details of the next in the BMW Sim GT Cup races. This one to be held on Sunday, March 21 at Silverstone.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3797658.page#12433285

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Randomly Being Signed Out [Tony]

Driver Terry Silvers asked if anyone else is being randomly signed out of the UI? He was in the middle of a B-OPEN race… and the UI pops up and he was signed out and did not receive credit for that race. Apparently it has happened to other that responded to the post. Staffer Nicholas Bailey said there was a fix a couple of weeks ago that was supposed to remedy the situation, but they’re gonna have to look back at the situation.

https://clips.twitch.tv/ImpartialPiercingBaconWOOP

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3797622.page#12433289

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3791073.page#12374877

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Podcast Housekeeping

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We are in the regular rotation… (Mike)

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Fantasy [Tony]

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Hardware/Software

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GT Omega Prime Review [Hall]

The Sim Channel does a full YouTube video review of the GT Omega Prime 80/20 profile chassis.

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Listener Rico245 Sent In: [Brian]

Listener Rico245 sent in a teaser video of the new Thrustmaster formula rim which according to their video will be released on April 20, 2021. OC Racing posted a YouTube video on their channel speculating the specs of the new rim.

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To Force Feedback or Not? [Greg]

Kneebon5 asks the question in a YouTube video if it’s quicker to race with force feedback on or off.

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Yaw VR [Kyle]

Vito Zarpioni posted a video of himself racing in the Yaw VR Motion simulator.

https://www.yawvr.com/

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Quick Tip [Tony]

Bruce Peterson asks how to move black boxes and mirrors around in the interior of the car.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3795294.page#12419819

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Don’t Leave Me Hangin [Mike]

Extreme SimRacing USA shows a rig setup with a ceiling mounted PC and triple monitor mount.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMPofZfgmb7/?igshid=57wkd7x888mb

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

• Fri open: Vegas
  • Ellis –  – p  wrecked out. I ended up being the first caution when I spun my myself out after coming from 20th to eIghth. Not much damage came from 27th back up to 5th. Running fifth I’m going by Jonathan Dickert and he takes me out.  He had a nice apology though. No I’m in the back again. I’m coming out of turn four and my force feedback stops. Wheel turned to jelly in my hand and I don’t know what to do with myself and wreck the car. No I’m dead last for five minutes damage just riding around getting lapped and somebody goes on the high side of me and dumps me end of the wall. This was after a drive-through penalty for too many incidents. 

• Greg – p2
• Tom D – P16. Qualified 11th.  Rand in top 5 for the first half before getting involved into a crash after a restart. Got a lot of damage. I still have Sunday to look forward to. 
• Hall = P 11 Top Split!  Excited to run this well back in top split, slow start to season might be turning around
• Rochette P Its ok @Mike Ellis they wrecked on a restart with 14 to go and i got meatballed

Adam – 8th place top split finish baby

• Sunday Open
  • David – p  11 topsplit, green flag stop at end.  Was real good on long run

Tom D – P7. Ran decent all race. Messed up on final 2 laps and lost a position.  I’ll take at top 10

Kyle – P  Ran top 10 until lap 99 was taken out by P5 in turn 3. Car was tight but after a couple adjustments the car seemed to be dialed in. Unfortunate break but still a good strong showing.

• Sunday fixed 
  • Mike -p 4 – got in two different incidents early about 15 down on horsepower – 45 seconds damage – got that fixed and came up from the back to top 5 – ran there to the end – had nothing for the leaders….
  • Brian – P5  Missed Qualifying. Lots of cautions-mostly over aggressive driving.  Patience and wreck avoidance payed off for a top 5

Race:  Atlanta

Hall – p14,  got loose on a restart with 44 to go, took myself out across someones nose.  Limped around as a lot of other people took them selves out and stole a 14th.  Car was long run fast though, went from 28th to 13th in 40 laps at start.

Ellis – p 6- Had some early damage in a early caution period and ended up in the back but worked my way up and green flag runs for over 100 laps but it did cycle in my favour to

Rochette – Pwrecky- good long run was running down 4th with 24 to go and just throttled in the wall 

• Thurs Open  
  • Kyle – P Started P11 fought my way through the field and maintained a P4 until final pit cycle. Came out 8th Worked backup to finish P5
  • Ellis – p -wrecked out. Had a good run going came from the back. Guy killed the wall and came across into me. 
  • Rochette P-double wrecky went lap down on GF stop by speeding got my lap back via wavy flag. On restart cucks in front wreck and i zigged right into the wall while P8 grrrrrrrg

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Official Series

Dallara IR01 – Battle of Little Wings  – Ellis – Ran a couple, wrecked out.Really tough w the slower traffic

• Ellis  – p 
  • Dallara IR01-Watkins Glen- Probably did 20 practice laps started the race there were six people I qualified fifth and wrecked on the first lap. Tanner McCullough was in the race and gave us some tips about tire compounds. 

Super late models 

Hall – p14,  got loose on a restart with 44 to go, took myself out across someones nose.  Limped around as a lot of other people took them selves out and stole a 14th.  Car was long run fast though, went from 28th to 13th in 40 laps at start.

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League / Hosted Races

• Pacific Majors – 
  • Hall – p worst, just no pace and jacked car up worse than I thought

 Tom – F3 @ Zolder – Sprint race P33 – crashed early. Main Race – P21 – ran what I could. We started 50 cars on a track I didn’t know that well with guys who are way fast at road than me. But Richie finished 2nd and 3rd. 

• FastTrack Sim Racing League
  • Mike- p.5 – came from the back – ran top 5 most of the time – led some laps with about 30 to go – had a great battle for the win w Tyler Marble – Ran my tires off trying to hold him off
  • Stephen – 
  • Tom D. P2 – started 17th, man I can’t qualify.  Ran to the top 5.  Got some major right front damage before last stop.  Was able to work up to 2nd.  Didn’t have anything for the win with the damage to my car

• Premier Race Network Cup:
  • Tom D – p19 – Qualified 4th. Was running 3rd on lap 50 when my power dropped. It came back, but I lost a couple laps

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We all welcome new show co-host and special guest this week Kyle Pendygraft! We double dip with guest Evan Posocco who helps us recap the iRacing Coke Series this week at Atlanta. Season 2 bugs show up this week that we’ll review, and we’ll see what’s hangin’ in hardware/software all on this week’s iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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3/11/2021 – The Bubble has Arrived – Episode 0270

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Topics

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Content Teasers [Hall]

Dale Earnhardt Jr had the honor of tweeting the teaser of the new, updated super late model car.

New super… https://t.co/9oIcEriJOb

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 4, 2021

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iRacing SLM Reveal Video [Adam]

iRacing accompanied the reveal of the super late model update with a companion video to show off the new car in action.

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New Dirt Road [Greg]

iRacing challenges it’s fans to try to guess the new Pro Truck track that will make it’s debut in the season 2 build.

Another new addition for Season 2! Can you name that track? pic.twitter.com/gS9L8jtxDQ

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 5, 2021

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Bark River International Raceway [Adam]

iRacing reveals the new Bark River International Raceway in a new introduction video.

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Hockenheim [Mike]

The newest road course on the service is a classic from Germany. iRacing video introduces HockenheimRing to the service.

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

Hockenheim Hot Lap [Hall]

Take a lap along with iRacing around Hockenheimring in a Dallara P217

Ride onboard for a lap around Hockenheimring in the @DallaraGroup P217. Time to get back on track and enjoy the new content! pic.twitter.com/E0TMYrRfUC

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 9, 2021

Jim Clark Memorial [Brian]

iRacing adds a nice touch detail to the Hockenheimring, the Memorial of Jim Clark, the British Grand Prix driving legend who died in a fatal crash at the track in 1968.

Nice details @iRacingMyers Jim Clark memorial Hockenheim @iRacing pic.twitter.com/vVzyzu2YnD

— Gilles Chatelain (@gillouchtl1) March 10, 2021

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New Pace Car [Greg]

iRacing has added a new sedan styled pace car to the service in the new season 2 build

New Sedan Pacecar hype pic.twitter.com/SKKXSeBDND

— 🏖️ – ☣️SGS☣️ (@JEckert90) March 9, 2021

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Barcelona Rallycross [Adam]

A new rallycross track configuration has been added to the Barcelona Circuit bringing more rallycross fun to the sim.

The Rallycross track roster grows!

Barcelona picks up a new config in the Season 2 build! pic.twitter.com/f1EjP0Am3T

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 9, 2021

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New Paint Shop in iRacing UI [Mike]

Jimmy Van Veen on Tweeted out for everyone to check out the new paint shop in the iRacing UI for those who don’t want to want to use Photoshop.

https://twitter.com/jimmayvv/status/1369366438209814529?s=11

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NDM – ’87 Legend Cars [Hall]

The Nascar ’87 stock cars were one of the cars receiving a new damage model with some spectacular results.

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GT3 AI [Brian]

The GT3 cars are getting an AI update in the new build and iRacing posted a video of a human driver with an AI field at Road Atlanta.

GT3 AI racing is now available with today's season 2 build – ride onboard (with a human driver) against an AI field at @RoadAtlanta ! pic.twitter.com/5fC6hAtaya

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 10, 2021

Greg West reveals the release of the GT3 AI coming to the 7 GT3 cars on the service.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3794866.page#12414325

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Release Notes [Mike et all]

Here we go, the pre-release draft notes for the 2021 Season 2, with the final notes to be released after the build is officially deployed.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3795073.page

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Build Aftermath [Greg]

Shortly after the release of the new build iRacing had an issue where you couldn’t get into practice sessions. If you registered early for a race you couldn’t get into the Open Practice, but when the race started you could get in at that time.

We are aware of the issue of not getting into practice sessions and are investigating this now. If you register for a race early, you are not being put into the OP as you should. If you wait until the race is scheduled to start, you will be able to to join at that time.

— iRacing Support (@iRacingSupport) March 9, 2021

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UMP Modified Problems [Adam]

Tanner Clawson posted in the forums that he thinks the update ruined what was a fun class to run, the UMP Modifieds. The car has no hike and is nothing like what a real Modified would be like. Tyler Hudson for iRacing replied that they’re looking to patch soon and have improvements in for this car. He just tested them and it’s back to more like it was prior to the patch but with the current car’s tire.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/25/3795680.page#12423442

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UMP Gets Pulled [Mike]

The UMP’s did get pulled from week 13 as announced by Tyler Hudson as the patch will not be deployed until early next week.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796127.page#12425163

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Bark River Bumps [Hall]

Nick Neben noticed that it appears a bump was modeled graphically on the second to last corner, but does nothing as the underlying track we drive on does not have it. So every car just drives through the mound on corner entry. Others in the forums confirmed the situation, but iRacing has yet to resolve the problem.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796041.page#12424379

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Season 2 Hotfix 1 [Brian]

The first hotfix was already released this morning including the late release of the McLaren 570s GT4

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796112.page#12424997

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Late Addition the McLaren 570s GT4 [Greg]

The McLaren 540s GT4 was a part of the season 2 hotfix update.

iRacers, meet the McLaren 570S GT4. 🤝

Available now! pic.twitter.com/hQ08kpXEgN

— iRacing (@iRacing) March 11, 2021

Why in a Hotfix [Adam]

So, why was the release of the McLaren done in a hotfix and not with the build update? According to Shawn Nash at iRacing it had to do with a last minute licensing approval and came as a surprise to many of the staff as well as us.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796116.page#12425230

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Multiple Groove Racing ? [Mike]

Tyler Hudson explains the how the new aero model is the first step in the goal of opening up the lanes for multiple groove racing.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/50/3795079.page#12417324

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The Bubble has Arrived [Hall]

Paul Johnson mentioned in the forums regarding the new aero package that you can’t just run wide open anymore, you have to have the guy in front back up to you by dragging the brake or you have to get a huge run to break the bubble. But the bubble feels a little strong right now. iRacing’s Eric Hudec responded that Paul is correct, and we spent a lot of time making sure what happens in the sim is what’s happening on the real cars. Cars up in the front should be roughly “stalled” behind another car and stuck against a bubble, cars in the back (or locked onto another car) should be having to lift off the throttle to keep from driving through cars in front.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3795803.page#12424189

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RTP [Brian]

The iRacing Road to Pro Series debuted this week with a photo fines in split 2 with Santiago Tirres barely holding off teammate Nick Shelton. Jacob Hitz Tweeted the video with a shout out to STN Racing for running the show.

I love @iRacing.

Incredible finish tonight for the debut of the #eNASCAR R2P Qualifying Series.

@STNRacing did a fantastic job running the show for us tonight. Super excited for the next race at Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/MJudd7t9kK

— Jacob Hitz (@jacobhitzTV) March 5, 2021

Santiago Tirres also Tweeted his thanks to everyone in his box and the Norse Force Racing setup guys after the photo finish victory.

WINNER in the 2nd split eNASCAR Road to Pro Qualifying series! 🏁👊Thank you @DavidJVieira and Jeremy Bouchee for being on the box, and everyone from the @NorseForceRL guys on setup. We had to earn that one by holding off my teammate @Nick_Shelton402 for a photo finish! pic.twitter.com/xsCty4ARNx

— Santi Tirres (@SantiTirres) March 5, 2021

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RTP Top Split

RTP Top Split [Greg]

Justin Melillo tweeted out the results of the Road to Pro top split with the win going to Parker Retzlaff and second going to Darik Bourdeau.

The Top Split finish:@Parker79p passes @Dard2121 in the closing laps to win the first race of the 2021 #eNASCAR @iRacing Road-To-Pro Series season at Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/UwTcQo3iaG

— Justin Melillo (@justinmelillo) March 5, 2021

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Season 2 Schedule [Mike]

Tyler Hudson dropped the Season 2 schedule in the forums

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3795609.page#12421042

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Who Knows the Nordschleife [Hall]

Alex McFarlane asks on the forums who knows the Nordschleife by heart and created a poll to ask the community.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3332940.page#9249891

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Josh Berry Diecasts [Brian]

At PlanB Sales you can pre-order your own autographed, or non-autographed Josh Berry 1:24 iRacing die cast car

New Pre-Order: @joshberry 2021 iRacing Diecast Cars

Autographed 1:24, Non-Autographed 1:24, Color Chrome 1:24, and 1:64 Available!

🔗: https://t.co/tZ25kjqnjk pic.twitter.com/caw5jhhxNS

— PlanBSales.com (@PlanBSales) March 8, 2021

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Season 1 Stats [Hall]

Rob Crouch has come thru again with the full iRacing stats from 2021 Season 1

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3795881.page#12422811

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796025.page#12424247

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796080.page#12424622

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Neat Idea [Brian]

Andrew Berry posted in the forums the interesting idea that the iRacing Superspeedway should have it’s own series where the cars change every week, but the track stays the same.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3795944.page#12423553

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2021 iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Series [Greg]

Greg West posted in the forums the details of the new iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Series. I  will feature a series of 9 endurance races – each 4-6 hours long – on the combined Nürburgring VLN circuit. Drivers may participate solo or with a team.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3796005.page

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IndyCar is Back [Mike]

The iRacing NTT Indy Car series will be making it’s return on March 18th at Montreal and March 25th at Homestead and you can watch these events live on indycar.com.

The INDYCAR @iRacing challenge is BACK!

Three races. March 25-April 1. Thursdays at 6:30PM EST.

Watch live on https://t.co/atq9EiKpfR.

Read: https://t.co/R5796cT0HW#INDYCARChallenge pic.twitter.com/aeowfrAIeW

— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) March 11, 2021

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Curb Appeal [Hall]

Greg West posted in the forums the process and difficulty in modeling 3D curbs in response to members noticing the flat curbs at the new HockenheimRing track.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/25/3795285.page#12420084

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The Power of Giving [Mike]

In a Facebook video on People, a woman gifts her physically challenged sister who loves cars a dream present, and her reaction is priceless.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=446636990090285

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Hardware/Software

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How Many Cores Do We Use Now? [Mike]

In a forum thread wondering about the amount of threads iRacing uses David Tucker mentioned on a forum thread that “now that sound is using a full thread it is possible to have 4 working very hard with our physics, graphics, particle effect, and sound threads. We also have a pile of helper threads to handle side tasks like painting cars and loading faster Having more cores for those helps but usually not when out on track”.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3794225.page#12409634

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Helmet View? [Brian]

Tom Walstra posted a helmet view that he’s created on his triple monitor screens that mimics the field of view while wearing a helmet by using JRT dashboards. If you’re interested you can reach him by private message.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/25/3765688.page#12199310

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New DSD Wheel Adapter [Adam]

Derek Speares Design is now offering a  DSD WSQR wheel adapter for Simucube 2 servos for $40 US shipments and $50 international. It’s 3d printed (FDM) and ultra strong. This allows you to attach any aftermarket rim with a 70mm hex pattern to your SC2 dovetail slot snout.

https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3794703.page#12412589

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Results

NASCAR iRacing Series

Race:  Vegas

• Fri op en: Vegas
  • Ellis –  – p  blew up – started 4th ran good to the first caution – realized on the 2 to go my shifter is not working and i cant get out of 4th – so i pit on 1 to go to green to reboot wheel – get black flag, have to pit under green – Finally got a wave around and then on the restart some guy went up from 2nd to 3rd then just stopped going and we all piled in – blew up not long after that

David = P  horrible, loaded Q set, not didn’t change, loaded Q set

Brian- P 8  Started P2 Liked this set good on long runs, but there were none.  Fighting for top 5 after late restart but was caught up in a wreck in front of me.

• Sunday Open
  • David – p  bad, sped in pits, never got it back

• Tom D – P11.  Was a huge up and down race. Qualified 4th.  Got spun, no yellow.  Was able to work my way back up

Rochette- P5 stayed top 8 all race late yellow killed my long run 2nd place spot with 28 to go

• Sunday fixed 
  • Mike -p 12 got wrecked lap 1 – enough damage that i was running about 30th the whole race – with late cautions and other wrecks, hung in there and got clear up to p12~! 

• Stephen – wrecked out
• Tyler – P 10 did not qualify but stayed clean. Longest run was early at about 30laps. Kept digging on late restarts and snagged a top 10. Car was super tight but the tires were still good.

Race:  Phx

• Wed Open:
  • Hall – p9 good on long run, got to return a favor

Ellis – p6 – Had a couple of minor incidents not too much damage – but had to come from the back maybe 3 or 4 times – was as high as 4th faded a bit on the long run –

• Thurs Open  

Ellis – p – DNF – Had a good run going, running top 5 as high as 2nd – 20 something cautions it was nuts – at some point i pitted for tires after 50 laps and that put me back where i got involved in some of the wrecks – Eventually 5 to go another wreck put me out

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Official Series

• Euro Sprint
  • Hall – Le Mans 
    • Several P2’s
• IMSA
  • Hall – Sebring
    • Podium in the 488 and 217

• Skip Barber Series 

Brian P6  Long Beach  Started in the back,  couple of wrecks.  Enjoyed this track a lot in the Skippies

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League / Hosted Races

• FastTrack Sim Racing League
  • Mike- p16 – stayed out on early caution so we would have an extra set of tires, but never got the late caution to use it – last run was slick and i was sliding around losing spots.
  • Stephen – Throughput fell to unacceptable levels
  • Tom D. P9.  Good points day. Kept my nose clean during early carnage.  Got shuffled around, but I’ll take a top 10

• Premier Race Network Cup:
  • Tom D – p3.  Qualified on the pole, my second of the year.  Fell back to 15 on start will a bad turn 1 and being way too conservative.  Was able to work my way back to top 5 and ran there the rest of the race.

• OBRL ARCA Series 
  • Brian P21 Talladega  Stayed in the back due to technical issues.  Coulda been worse

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It’s build week folks, and that means lots and lots of topics! We go through all of newly released content including new cars, new tracks and track configurations, and a slew of new updates…even a new pace car. How much different will our restrictor plate races be? We’ll answer these questions and more on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. 

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