Schlemetry

September 23rd, 2009 by

I’m no stickler, but ‘telemetry’ is not the right word for collecting data from a simulated car. I’m not holding my breath about a change in nomenclature, but I’ll just note quietly, that the true meaning of the term ‘telemetry’ is something like “far off + measure.”  True if applied to a real racecar, but … Read the Rest »

Davies Still Out Front on Pro Ovals

September 22nd, 2009 by

Brad Davies continues to lead the iRacing Pro Oval Series standings at the conclusion to Week 7, thanks to a win at frenetic Bristol Motor Speedway.  Brian Schoenburg has kept pace with Davies in recent weeks, moving from sixth to second place in the bargain while Theo Olson has moved into third from the consistent … Read the Rest »

Towler and Purdy Neck & Neck in Pro Road Racing

September 22nd, 2009 by

With Week 7 of the iRacing Pro Series Road Racing action rapidly receding in the rear view mirrors, Richard Towler and Shawn Purdy are threatening to make the inaugural iPSRR a two man show.   While Towler maintains a narrow 22 point lead on Purdy, the young Canadian has opened-up a (comparatively) sizable margin over the … Read the Rest »

Towler and Purdy Neck & Neck in Pro Road Racing

September 22nd, 2009 by

With Week 7 of the iRacing Pro Series Road Racing action rapidly receding in the rear view mirrors, Richard Towler and Shawn Purdy are threatening to make the inaugural iPSRR a two man show.   While Towler maintains a narrow 22 point lead on Purdy, the young Canadian has opened-up a (comparatively) sizable margin over the … Read the Rest »

Greg Biffle and Josh Parker Split iRacing Demo Races at Red Sox Pre-Game Event

September 18th, 2009 by

NASCAR star Greg Biffle showed up Tuesday afternoon at Boston’s Game On sports bar to help promote this weekend’s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the kick-off event for NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup.  On tap prior to the evening’s Red Sox vs. Orioles game – a series of NASCAR Sprint Cup races … Read the Rest »

iRacer Profile: Sandeep Banerjee

September 12th, 2009 by

Sim-racing is not for everyone. Many iRacing members will be the only sim-racer in their household, or the only one amongst their group of friends. Some of you may even be the only iRacer in your town or region. But spare a thought for Sandeep Banerjee: he is the only active iRacer in his country. … Read the Rest »

iRacing.com Announces Further Plans to Increase Race Participation and Size of Race Fields

September 11th, 2009 by

iRacing.com has announced plans to increase the size of the race fields across the breadth of its online race simulation service. The revisions within the service are part of a long-term plan to make race registration and scheduling simpler and more convenient for members which will increase the size of race fields and the service … Read the Rest »

iRacing.com Announces Further Plans to Increase Race Participation and Size of Race Fields

September 11th, 2009 by

iRacing.com has announced plans to increase the size of the race fields across the breadth of its online race simulation service. The revisions within the service are part of a long-term plan to make race registration and scheduling simpler and more convenient for members which will increase the size of race fields and the service overall

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Now Available at iRacing.com

September 10th, 2009 by

It’s perhaps the most famous race track in the world, and today an exact digital version of the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway becomes available to members of iRacing.com’s virtual racing service. iRacing’s millimeter-accurate reproduction of The Brickyard (or just “the Speedway” as motorsports veterans often refer to it) is priced for iRacing members at $25.00.

Ford V8 Supercar and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit to Join iRacing.com Service

September 10th, 2009 by

The L & H 500 at Phillip Island, ninth round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series – top auto-racing attraction in motorsport-mad Australia – kicks off this Friday at the eponymous race track on the popular Australian island tourist destination. In celebration of the event, iRacing.com has announced agreements to include both the historic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and the 2009 Ford Falcon “FG01” V8 Supercar in iRacing’s internet-based motorsport simulation service. “One of our initiatives this year has been to expand our list of tracks and cars to reflect the international nature of our membership,” said Steve Myers, iRacing’s executive producer, noting that earlier this year the company had begun work on England’s Brands Hatch and Oulton Park and Circuit Club Zandvoort in the Netherlands