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Commodore’s Garage #12 – Tire Data

November 4th, 2016 by Matt Holden

Whenever we put a race car on track, be it real or virtual, we have two things that can give feedback on how the car is performing:  The driver, and the tires. Drivers are usually very literal when they communicate what the car is doing. If it’s starting to spin, they’ll say it’s loose or … Read the Rest »

iRacing 24 Hours of Le Mans by the Numbers

November 1st, 2016 by David Phillips

VRS Coanda Simsport and ineX Racing Shine in inaugural event Nearly 2000 iRacers participated in the inaugural iRacing 24 Hours of Le Mans last weekend in an online race that saw more than 486 teams of sim racers participate in the twice ‘round the clock event.  Utilizing iRacing’s unique “driver swap” feature, competitors from around … Read the Rest »

Galvin Gets it Done at Atlanta

October 28th, 2016 by Jason Galvin

The race had it all: side-by-side action, spectacular wrecks, fuel milage, pit strategy and yes, a photo finish, even if it wasn’t on the final lap. And in the end, the car that spent the most time up front, held on to win. Jason Galvin picked up his second win of the Lionheart IndyCar Series … Read the Rest »

VIR Welcomes V8 Supercar Online Premier Series

October 27th, 2016 by

Coanda Wins Inaugural Blancpain GT Championship

October 26th, 2016 by Paul Slavonik

The 2016 Blancpain GT Series – iRacing’s premiere GT3 championship – has seen many teams experience their share of ups and downs. However, like any championship, simulated or otherwise, consistency is key. While the iRacing World Championship Grand Prix Series and the NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze Series both enjoy a full 16-race schedule throughout the year, … Read the Rest »

Who Will Have the Right Strategy in Atlanta?

October 25th, 2016 by Patrick Taylor

The Lionheart Indycar Series presented by First Medical Equipment will return to Atlanta Motor Speedway this week for the next to last race of the season. For the second season in a row, Jake Wright will take the green flag in the penultimate race on the calendar having already clinched the series championship. However, the … Read the Rest »

Commodore’s Garage #11 – Sway/Anti-Roll Bars

October 21st, 2016 by Matt Holden

  I had a professor in college say, “Springs for speed, bars for handling”.  It’s a short, but interesting statement, and it’s a concept that’s easy to forget and go about things in the other way when tuning a race car, be it real or virtual.  Modern race cars, oval cars especially, have seen huge … Read the Rest »

Stofer Wins Kansas Photo Finish Thriller

October 21st, 2016 by Patrick Taylor

Any sim racer who wins a race in the Lionheart Indycar Series presented by First Medical Equipment can usually long recall the details of their first victory. For Chris Stofer, his first career win at Wednesday night’s Lehmann’s Landing 200 will be particularly memorable because it was also one of the closest finishes in league … Read the Rest »

Multiple Championships, Big Paydays in Blancpain GT Finale Saturday

October 20th, 2016 by David Phillips

Team, drivers and manufacturers championships and more than $25,000 in cash and prizes are on the line in Saturday’s finale of the inaugural Blancpain GT Series, (iRacing’s richest world championship/sim racing’s richest championship).  Set for the Nurburgring’s BES/WEC configuration, the three hour endurance race will be broadcast on iRacingLive beginning at 13:30 GMT (9:30 AM EDT) … Read the Rest »

Behind the Scenes: The NASCAR Peak Antifreeze Series powered by iRacing.com – And So It Shall End

October 18th, 2016 by Matt Holden

Sixteen races.  2400 laps.  3600 miles.  Over all that distance, the championship came down to two drivers, and between those two drivers, it came down to two points.  In my opinion, the finale to the 2016 NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze Series was one of the most exciting races I’ve ever seen, including real-world races.  Two points … Read the Rest »