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‘5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR …’ HEADING INTO FIRST RESPONDER 175 PRESENTED BY GMR

May 2nd, 2020 by Paul Kelly, NTT IndyCar Series

The INDYCAR iRacing Challenge, a virtual racing event featuring a full field of NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers and special guests, concludes Saturday, May 2 with the First Responder 175 presented by GMR beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. The 70-lap event, which will last approximately 70 minutes, will be broadcast … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Karam First Repeat Lionheart Winner in 2020

April 30th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Sage Karam became the first driver to strike twice in the Lionheart IndyCar Series presented by First Medical Equipment, and in the process took over the points lead. The NTT IndyCar Series driver led 23 laps, stretching his fuel while others had to pit late, to win the ButtKicker U.S. 500 at Michigan International Speedway. … Read the Rest »

Lando Norris Wins AutoNation IndyCar Challenge at Circuit of the Americas

April 27th, 2020 by

Formula 1 standout Lando Norris scored one of his best real-world finishes of 2019 at Circuit of the Americas, placing seventh in the United States Grand Prix. On Saturday, he returned to the track with McLaren in a different ride—and this time, found himself on top of the podium. Norris, making his virtual NTT IndyCar … Read the Rest »

‘5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR …’ HEADING INTO AUTONATION INDYCAR CHALLENGE

April 25th, 2020 by Paul Kelly, NTT IndyCar Series

The INDYCAR iRacing Challenge, a virtual racing event featuring a full field of NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers and special guests, continues Saturday, April 25 with the AutoNation INDYCAR Challenge beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET at Circuit of The Americas. The 32-lap event, which will last approximately 70 minutes, will be broadcast live on NBCSN. The … Read the Rest »

Lionheart Retro Series: Karam Nearly Perfect Again at Donington

April 25th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Sage Karam is locked in, and there doesn’t appear to be an end to his dominance in sight. The NTT IndyCar Series competitor captured his second consecutive win in the Lionheart Retro Series presented by DMLC Racing Channel Thursday night, with a near-perfect performance in the Classic IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Donington. “I think … Read the Rest »

Simon Pagenaud Goes Back-to-Back in IndyCar iRacing Challenge With Motegi Win

April 19th, 2020 by

For the second week in a row, Team Penske’s Simon Pagenaud played pit strategy perfectly and took advantage of misfortunate for teammate Will Power to take the checkered flag in the Firestone 175, the fourth race of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge and a virtual return to Twin Ring Motegi’s oval for the series for the … Read the Rest »

‘5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR …’ HEADING INTO FIRESTONE 175

April 18th, 2020 by Paul Kelly, NTT IndyCar Series

TUNE IN: 2:30PM ET, NBCSN The INDYCAR iRacing Challenge, a virtual racing event featuring a full field of NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers, continues Saturday, April 18 with the Firestone 175 beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET at Twin Ring Motegi. The 113-lap event, which will last approximately 75 minutes, will be broadcast live on NBCSN. The … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Stofer Fends Off Lionheart Stars at Kentucky

April 14th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

The Lionheart Racing Series powered by HyperX has developed a reputation for being the toughest fixed IndyCar league in iRacing. Wednesday night might have proven that this year, the competition has soared to unimaginable heights. Chris Stofer held off furious charges from Michael Goodman and Jason Galvin to win the Oma’s Kentucky 200 at the … Read the Rest »

Lionheart Retro Series: Karam Completes Watkins Glen Sweep in Retro Race

April 14th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Sage Karam is sick and tired of Watkins Glen International. But he’s not tired of winning there. Karam captured his third virtual win at the track in an eight day span, dominating the SimXperience Grand Prix at The Glen Thursday night. It was his first win of the season in the Lionheart Retro Series presented … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Blocker Reclaims Lionheart Throne at Phoenix

April 14th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

The king of Lionheart has returned. Adam Blocker found victory lane for the first time in 2020 Wednesday night, capturing the checkered flag in the Thumbs Up, Cancer Down 200 at the virtual Phoenix Raceway. “We just made the right pit calls,” said Blocker, the two-time defending Lionheart IndyCar Series presented by First Medical Equipment … Read the Rest »