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Knobs Explained

November 13th, 2010 by

Extracting the maximum performance from the fiendishly complex new Williams-Toyota FW31 figures to be a major challenge.  Luckily there are some simple things to remember when dealing with the few controls available for in-sim adjustment of the car set-up. First don’t be distracted by the colors of the buttons – they are meant to keep … Read the Rest »

Rhyne Perfect at PIR

November 10th, 2010 by

Tommy Rhyne earned his second win of the Red Sox Racing League’s 2010 Season 3 schedule by leading all 80 laps of the “Monster Mash 80” at Phoenix International Raceway. The online racing victory boosted Rhyne’s lead over Terry McCuin in the season’s championship race to a solid 70 points. A stellar qualifying effort secured … Read the Rest »

GRAND-AM Online Race Series Debuts at Watkins Glen

November 10th, 2010 by

Last week saw the opening round of the GRAND-AM iRacing.com Online Sports Car Series, the exciting new online racing championship resulting from the partnership between GRAND-AM and iRacing.com Motorsports Simulations. In true GRAND-AM style, the multi-division championship sees the Riley MkXX Daytona Prototype and Ford Mustang FR500S share the same track, whilst battling in their … Read the Rest »

Twelve Wins and Counting

November 9th, 2010 by

Continuing his seemingly unstoppable winning streak, Luca Masier claimed win Number 12 from as many starts in the iRacing Pro Road Racing Series at Virginia International Raceway last week; a run of form in the virtual Ford Falcon V8 Supercars that will see the Italian become a name challenging for next year’s Drivers World Championship. … Read the Rest »

Shelby Can-Am Season Finale Showdown

November 8th, 2010 by

This weekend sees South African iRacer Darryn Lobb, attempt to become the first defending champion to keep control of his #1 plate in the South African Shelby Can-Am series since 2000. 2010 has been a season of mixed emotion for the 2007, and 2009 champion. A fairly low key start to the championship at the … Read the Rest »

Towler to Be Honored for Online Racing Championship at NASCAR Finale

November 5th, 2010 by

Four Race Wins Highlight Briton’s Inaugural NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship While most of his neighbors are fending off Yorkshire’s late fall chill, on Sunday afternoon, November 21, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Hull’s Richard Towler will be basking in Florida sunshine.  He’ll be honored in front of 100,000 fans as NASCAR’s first national series champion from … Read the Rest »

Formula Star Mazda Champion, iRacer Conor Daly Wins Gorsline Scholarship

November 5th, 2010 by

Conor Daly, of Noblesville, Ind., has been selected to receive the 18th annual Gorsline Scholarship, presented by The Gorsline Company. Daly, 18, is the 2010 Formula Star Mazda champion, the son of professional racing champion Derek Daly and an iRacing member. The Gorsline Scholarship recognizes aspiring drivers and presents a program that provides tools that … Read the Rest »

Kersey Steals the Victory in Georgia

November 3rd, 2010 by

Darren Kersey, a past champion of the Red Sox Racing league, arrived at Road Atlanta with a chip on his shoulder.  Early successes in the Season 3 schedule had him riding high in the points battle, but a missed online race (Homestead), and back to back poor finishes (17th at Mosport and 23rd in Las … Read the Rest »

Walker Racing Announces Charity Workshop Tour

November 3rd, 2010 by

To sign-off on a successful 2010 season, Firestone Indy Lights team Walker Racing, has announced the opening of its doors next week for a two-hour workshop tour and open house in aid of local Indianapolis charity, The Spinal Cord Injury Hope Fund.  Walker Racing driver, Dan Clarke, will host the tour which will give visitors … Read the Rest »

Survival of the Fittest

November 2nd, 2010 by

The NASCAR iRacing Pro Series set its sites on the coveted grandfather clock this week, as they attacked Martinsville Motor Speedway. “The Wild Card” was what many contenders used to describe this week at the paper clip-shaped short track. It was survival of the fittest, as the cautions flew in record fashion. Wednesday night’s online … Read the Rest »