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Prepare for the Unexpected in Iowa

September 21st, 2016 by Patrick Taylor

It’s been well over a month since the Lionheart Indycar Series presented by First Medical Equipment last raced on an oval. Following a two-race international trek to road courses in England and Australia, the series now returns to American soil at Iowa Speedway, one of Indycar’s most popular ovals. Iowa Speedway holds additional significance for … Read the Rest »

Just the Wright Stuff at Phillip Island

September 16th, 2016 by Jason Galvin

A one month break couldn’t slow the stars of the Lionheart IndyCar Series presented by First Medical Equipment. After coming up short in a battle for the ages at Brands Hatch, Jake Wright took advantage of a Dan Geren mistake to slip by and win the RaceCentre 100 at Phillip Island. “I think it was … Read the Rest »

Jennings Builds a Rocket and Launches it at Iowa

July 5th, 2016 by Wayne Strout

Veteran iRacing IndyCar pilot from North Carolina, Paul Jennings, found speed and lapped the entire field at Iowa Speedway Sunday night, the 9th race of the iAdvance Motorsports Indy Elite Series. It was even more impressive considering that he struggled early in the race–Jennings was dead last on lap 37. By lap 69 he was … Read the Rest »

Davis and Delk Take Iowa Doubleheader Wins

April 22nd, 2016 by Corey Davis

For the second time in the past three weeks, the ITSR Power Series took to the track twice in one day for a doubleheader of online racing. The previous event at Auto Club Speedway saw one race marred by multiple cautions while the other featured long stretches of green-flag action. The latest doubleheader event at the … Read the Rest »

Stergios Claims Caution-filled Sim Race at Iowa

October 28th, 2015 by

Running under the stars for the first time this season, the official Verizon IndyCar Sim Racing League powered by iRacing.com and RACER arrived at Iowa Speedway on Tuesday evening for 180 laps around the virtual racing circuit.  Although the online race was void of any professional IndyCar drivers, there were others of note in the … Read the Rest »

Title Rivals Johnston and Dalton Split Iowa’s Doubleheader

September 18th, 2015 by

Although the ITSR Power Series’ season ten schedule features just one short track, the seven-eighths mile Iowa Speedway played host to a doubleheader last Sunday night, giving drivers two races – and two chances to score big points – in one day. The action started with a daytime race on a hot, slick track. Championship … Read the Rest »

Damaged But Undeterred, Davis Wins at Daytona

September 2nd, 2015 by

For the second time in the ITSR Power Series’ tenth season, the drivers and their virtual haulers rolled into the Daytona International Speedway.  However, instead of bolting on restrictor plates and preparing for a pack racing battle, they set up for a 45-lap sim race on the 3.56-mile road course. The pole position went to … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series Birky Trucking 125 Preview

August 5th, 2015 by

The Lionheart IndyCar Series presented by Overdrive Graphics heads to the Iowa Speedway for the Birky Trucking 125, broadcast live on the Global SimRacing Channel at 10:35 eastern time. The 7/8 of mile speedway located in Newton, Iowa has become a fan and driver favorite on iRacing. The real-life track opened in 2006 and hast … Read the Rest »

Daniel Roeper’s the Field!

July 30th, 2015 by

Daniel Roeper led 85 of 125 laps in the second round of the Lionheart IndyCar Series presented by Overdrive Graphics at Milwaukee to take the victory in the No Name Racing 125 at Milwaukee. Perhaps the surprise finish of the night, Team #nailedit’s Ian Adams finished second ahead of practice race winner, Jake Wright from … Read the Rest »

FAST to Sanction the Operation GI BBQ 150 at Iowa

July 1st, 2015 by

First FAST Charity Race Set for August 2 FAST (Federated Association of Simulated Teams), fresh off of a very successful Father’s Day Invitational race, has announced its next special event: The Operation GI BBQ 150 is slated for July 30 – August 2 at iRacing’s Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA. The race, a collaborative effort … Read the Rest »