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iRacers Out to Make Their Mark in Mazda Road to 24 Shootout

November 6th, 2015 by

Richard Eklund and Glenn McGee have made their marks racing digital versions of the Mazda MX5 Cup Car on iRacing’s popular online motorsports simulation. Now they are looking to repeat that success behind the wheel of the real thing in the 2015 Mazda Road to 24 Shootout November 8-9. Two of the top finishers in … Read the Rest »

Ethan Grigg-Gault: V8s Rising Star

February 27th, 2015 by

Through his rise from a mid-pack iRacing.com V8 Supercar driver to now being a future championship contender, he is beginning to make his mark in the world of sim-racing in a remarkably short amount of time. Although we’ve seen many sim-racers work their way up through the ranks to be among the top V8 drivers … Read the Rest »

iRNC Reaches for the Summit . . . Again

September 3rd, 2013 by

The iRacing.com inRacingNews Challenge mixed-class series visited Summit Point in West Virginia for the second time this season in Week 4.  The 1.46 mile short course layout requires patience as there aren’t many areas to pass and if a tire touches the grass a chance of recovery is slim.  Since Summit is a track this … Read the Rest »

iRNC Off to “Okay” Start in 2013 S3

August 9th, 2013 by

The inRacingNews Challenge mixed-class series opened the 2013 – Season 3 in Japan this week at Okayama “Short,” a track that can be tricky due to hard braking zones and slick racing surface.  After crowning last season’s champions a week ago the three-time Mazda champion is back to defend his title once again while the … Read the Rest »

Hiles Savors the Sweet without the Sour at Lime Rock

August 1st, 2013 by

iRNC Crowns 2013-Season 2 Champions

July 31st, 2013 by

iRacing.com’s inRacing News Challenge mixed-series completed its twelve week race schedule in Season 2 with fantastic results.  Participation more than doubled this season over Season 1 in both classes and we hope the trend continues into Season 3.  Last season’s overall Pontiac Solstice champion moved-on to a different series for Season 2 while the reigning … Read the Rest »

inRacing News Challenge Reaches for the Summit

July 12th, 2013 by

The iRacing.com inRacing News Challenge Mixed-Class series headed back to West Virginia for the fourth and final time this season to Summit Point’s longest configuration in Week 10.  The 1.98 mile layout provides racers with a long 2,900 foot straight away which makes for exciting sling-shot passing before heavy braking into Turn 1. Last week … Read the Rest »

iRNC Rolls at The Rock

June 6th, 2013 by

The inRacing News Challenge mixed class series visited the mountains of Connecticut in Week Five to tackle Lime Rock Park’s road course.  This high speed, 1.53 mile circuit oddly has only one left hand turn, so setting up your car is essential for a quick lap.  If you leave the racing surface and touch the … Read the Rest »

iRNC 2013 Season 1 Championships Decided at Laguna Seca

April 25th, 2013 by

The inRacingNews Challenge Series finished 2013 Season 1 at Mazda Laguna Seca in Week 12.  Laguna regulars can attest that this slick track is especially challenging at the left hand kink into “Rahal Straight.”  This is the second time the multi-class series has visited Laguna Seca in Season 1.  The 14 laps of online racing … Read the Rest »

Another Visit to Belgium

April 23rd, 2013 by

Season One of 2013 is coming to a close. That means championship implications will play a role in every series’ points standings. The iRacing.com Grand Touring Cup points have been tight throughout the season in all three classes and it may be even tighter during Week 11. iRacing made sure to incorporate tracks into the … Read the Rest »