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NASCAR iRacing Series Diary – February 18

February 18th, 2015 by

On Monday I was able to look into both the Fixed and Open series Stats pages. Not to see where in the standings I was, we have not run the first race! I was there to see what Division I would be in. For some odd reason last season the division I was in did … Read the Rest »

NASCAR iRacing Series Open Garage – Daytona 2015

February 18th, 2015 by

Daytona is upon us race fans, signaling the start of “Speed Week” and another season of the NASCAR iRacing Series “Open Garage.” Here in the Open Garage we hope to provide new and veteran drivers with an insight into the techniques we use to design and refine our setups for each track throughout the season. … Read the Rest »

Schiavon Romps at Motegi, Ishida Takes Atlanta

February 17th, 2015 by

The IndyCar Road Series screamed into Asia running at Japan’s Twin Ring Motegi. The circuit is complex, slick, and challenging. Drivers must first negotiate a downhill braking zone into as they head to the start/finish line on the notoriously slick Japanese tarmac. They then must apply the throttle gingerly as they head through a series … Read the Rest »

Marneef Magical in Vegas

February 17th, 2015 by

Week Eight of the 2015 Season 1 iRacing.com IndyCar Oval sent the series to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A total of 103 sim-racers decided to take the gambling on track in “Sin City” throughout the week. Blocking, bonehead moves, close calls, the draft, handling, lap traffic, pack racing, record Strength of Fields, tight sim racing … Read the Rest »

Gordon on Top for Final Daytona 500

February 15th, 2015 by

The last time a driver qualified over 200 mph at Daytona International Speedway was 1986 when Cale Yarborough made a single car lap of 203.519 mph. That 200 mph barrier came down during Coors Light qualifying for the 57th Annual Daytona 500. For the first time qualifying for the 500 was done in groups with … Read the Rest »

NASCAR BACK ON TRACK

February 14th, 2015 by

This weekend saw NASCAR end what seems to have been one of the longest lasting off seasons, due to the ban on testing. After a two month lay off, twenty five Sprint Cup cars took Daytona International Speedway’s green flag at 5 PM Friday for the first of two practice sessions for the 3rd Annual … Read the Rest »

NASCAR, iRacing Announce Six Year Licensing Extension

February 13th, 2015 by

2015 NASCAR iRacing.com Series Season Kicks Off Weekend of February 22 NASCAR and iRacing.com announced today a six year extension of iRacing’s licensing agreement as NASCAR’s exclusive online motorsport racing simulation. The association between the two organizations which began in 2009 will now run through December 2020. “We’re thrilled NASCAR will continue as our partner … Read the Rest »

Cubis Opens New Chapter with Dominating Win

February 12th, 2015 by

After the recent announcement that Beau Cubis has severed ties with Evolution Racing Australia (ERA) the now privateer begins his next chapter on the right foot. Although it is home to one of only two road courses visited each season by their NASCAR Gen6 counterparts, the hillls around Sonoma Raceway echoed with the heavy roar … Read the Rest »

The Most Famous Beach in Racing

February 11th, 2015 by

In Daytona Beach, Florida lies one of the most historic sites in racing, Daytona International Speedway. In roughly one week, hundreds of sim racers will take to a digital recreation of this historic track for iRacing.com’s Daytona 500 in the NASCAR iRacing Series – Open and Fixed setups.  Daytona is home to the most prestigious … Read the Rest »

Caudill Takes Kentucky

February 10th, 2015 by

Week Seven of the 2015 Season 1 iRacing.com IndyCar Oval sent the series Kentucky Motor Speedway. Exactly 100 sim-racers took to the track in the “Bluegrass State” throughout a week of sim racing when aero-push, cautions, handling, lapped traffic, pit strategy, pit entrance and exit, pit road penalties and tire wear were just some of … Read the Rest »