All News: Open Wheel Racing

Lionheart Retro Series: Little Train Breaks Through at Pocono

May 25th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiqDqYcPd_I&feature=emb_title An argument could be made that Ridin’ Shotgun Motorsports was the unluckiest team in the Lionheart Racing Series powered by HyperX. Not anymore. The man they call Little Train, Lionel Calisto, withstood a one-lap shootout to capture his first win in the Lionheart Retro Series presented by DMLC Racing Channel, and the first … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Harrington Flawless in Dominating Motegi Victory

May 24th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdJ1yvPhujs&feature=emb_title It took two laps for Connor Harrington to rocket to the front at Twin Ring Motegi. Once he did, hardly anyone could touch him. Harrington held off challenges from a half-dozen drivers throughout the race to win the Global Electronic Technology 200, after a thrilling two-lap sprint to the finish and fierce charge … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Karam Can’t Be Stopped at Barber

May 18th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOuIdvSjfUo&feature=emb_title Josh Chin and Adam Blocker took their shots. But nobody could land a solid blow to Sage Karam. The NTT IndyCar Series driver outlasted a teammate, a series champion and two fellow IndyCar stars, including a former champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, to take the win in the Battle at Barber presented by … Read the Rest »

Lionheart Retro Series: Karam Makes History at Mosport

May 5th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Sage Karam warned the field. The NTT IndyCar Series driver said after his Donington Park win two weeks ago that Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in Canada was his favorite track. Thursday night, Karam showed why. Karam joined Alex Saunders as the only drivers in Lionheart Retro Series presented by DMLC Racing Channel history to capture … Read the Rest »

Major Oval and Road Events Highlight Huge Week of Competition on iRacing

May 4th, 2020 by

No matter what kind of car or track you’re looking to race, we’ve got a ton of huge events coming this week for iRacers of all skill levels! Here’s a look at what we’ve got going on and when you can participate: Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge at Barcelona: Every two hours through Saturday, 7AM ET … Read the Rest »

Scott McLaughlin Wins IndyCar iRacing Challenge Finale at Indianapolis

May 3rd, 2020 by

Polesitter Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske took the checkered flag in the First Responder 175 presented by GMR, the final race of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon. It was McLaughlin’s second victory of the six-race season, and it came after the multi-time defending Supercars champion entered the final lap … Read the Rest »

‘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 »