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Benn Snell is back with me this episode where we talk iRacing and also take a look at some of Benn's drifting.  We also have a chat about some of this season's build.  The new crash and tyre models and how they are fairing as we approach the half way mark of the season. To have a look at more action from Benn in drifting or his stream, check out the following links: 'Snellovision' on Twitch 'Benn Snell' on YouTube 'Drifting SA' on Facebook Of course for all things Top Split and Sunday Night Lights check out the following places: 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server TopSplitTV on Twitch

My guest this episode is Paul Batey.  As well as the new build for this skippy season, of course we talk Sunday Night Lights.  This time though, we are trying something new.  This episode will be posted on The Top Split YouTube and Twitch channels with video content included.  Depending on the outcome and the response we might look to do it for future episodes. Of course for all things Top Split and Sunday Night Lights check out the following places: 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server TopSplitTV on Twitch

The Doctor is in the house!  AJ is back and we talk through the hot topic of the last couple of weeks donuts.  Not the kind you eat.  The kind where you light up the rears and make crop circles.  That and the past two weeks of Sunday Night Lights keep us busy in this episode of The Top Split! Of course for all things Top Split and Sunday Night Lights check out the following places: 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server TopSplitTV on Twitch AJ_77 on Twitch

In this episode, Corey and I take a look at the latest couple of rounds of Season 17 of Sunday Night Lights.  Recapping the Road Atlanta and Road America races.  We also talk a bit about the upcoming Oran Park Raceway broadcast. You can find Corey's Twitch stream here: Corey Steinhauser on Twitch Of course for all things Top Split and Sunday Night Lights check out the following places: 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server TopSplitTV on Twitch

Ben Snell and I are back to talk all things new skippy after the Season 3 build changes.  We also talk about the massive season opener to Sunday Night Lights season 17.  Plenty of action to cover there as there will be no doubt throughout the season. Check out all of Benn's racing as well as everything Sunday Night Lights and from The Top Split using the details below. Snellovision on Twitch TopSplitTV on Twitch   'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server 'The Top Split' on Facebook

In this episode, Corey and I go over the highs and lows of Season 16 of the ANZ Skip Barber Strength of Field race, Sunday Night Lights.  We look at the season that was and reflect on the move to Sunday nights.  We also speculate a bit on what might be to come with the additional changes to the Skip Barber with the latest iRacing patch. You can find Corey's Twitch stream here: Corey Steinhauser on Twitch Of course for all things Top Split and Sunday Night Lights check out the following places: 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server TopSplitTV on Twitch

This episode we talk all things Stock Car racing with one of the men behind the ANZCAR league Edward Foster.  If you want to know about oval racing and where to find it, Edward is your man! You can find out about the ANZCAR league in the following places: ANZCAR Facebook page Performance E-Streaming Channel ANZCAR iRacing League Of course for all things Top Split and Sunday Night Lights check out the following places: 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server TopSplitTV on Twitch

While the Dr is away, Benn Snell and I got to play.  We talked more about the introduction of the new tyre model, which seems to be all the rage at the moment in more ways that one.  I get things off my chest when it comes to community support of the category in the face of one of the most significant challenges we've face in some time. 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server TopSplitTV on Twitch  

'The Doctor' and I are back with the latest 'Splash and Dash' episode.  We talk the Marcos Ambrose effect, new tyre model and Sunday Night Lights.  All your bases covered here at 'The Top Split'! Don't forget to join us in all the places we hang out on the interwebs using the links below. 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube 'The Top Split' Discord Server TopSplitTV on Twitch AJ_77 on Twitch

A fantastic opportunity to speak with former professional racing driver Marcos Ambrose.  He is an avid fan of iRacing and a passionate supporter of grass roots Motorsport whether it be in the real world or on the simulator.  As such he gave up his valuable time to talk to us via the Top Split Podcast and the result is the for us all to soak in. I highly recommend checking out Marcos' work with Kevin O'Keefe over at The Warmup Lap YouTube channel where they are translating the wealth of experience that Marcos has to offer into iRacing videos to help folks like you and me get more out of our iRacing experiences.  Well worth your time to go take a look! As always, keep up with all things Top Split in the following places: 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube TopSplitTV on Twitch The Top Split Discord Server

Back after the silly season with a great guest in Fahim Antoniades. He's the well spoken, thinking man's skippy driver and we dove into many things Skip Barber and beyond. Fahim also races for Thrustmaster Mivano Racing and if you are interested in finding out more about them, you can find them here - LINKY Also, if you are keen to join in on the Escape From Tarkov giveaway that I am running on the TopSplitTV twich channel, you can find it here - LINKY

The latest installment  of our 'Splash and Dash' format sees us run through our first impressions of the end of season patch.  We take the new cars for a spin.  Plus in tech talk, we look at your screen options for iRacing, Triples, VR or the new breed of uber widescreens.  Once again join us to see how 'The Doctor' and I tackle some of the iRacing issues of the day. 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube TopSplitTV on Twitch AJ_77 on Twitch The Ultimate Bathurst Showdown on RRTV

The second episode of our 'Splash and Dash' format sees us dive into the end of season patch.  New tracks, new cars and the end of season goodness.  Plus we take a look at 'The New Skippy'.  So see how AJ and I tackle some of the iRacing issues of the day. 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube TopSplitTV on Twitch AJ_77 on Twitch iRacing Test Server Page - Only works during iRacing maintenance periods

This is the first of the new shorter form podcast that we're calling 'Splash and Dash'.  Where we will discuss more topical iRacing issues of the day.  The longer form episodes that I have been doing will continue with regular 'Splash and Dash' episodes mixed in. I also welcome my new co-host Alex John.  You may know him already from the last Panel episode or more recently the Monday Night Lights commentary.  We'll be teaming up for these shorter, more frequent episodes so feel free to reach out to us and let us know what you'd like us to discuss.  You can find us on Facebook, Youtube or on our respective streams using the links below! 'The Top Split' on Facebook 'The Top Split' on YouTube TopSplitTV on Twitch AJ_77 on Twitch

My guest this episode was the fabulous Tammy Jeffery often better known by her online persona as 'WildAnnie'.  Tammy is a twitch streamer from the UK and she captured my imagination with her energetic and authentic approach to her streaming and her racing.  She's a ton of fun and I really enjoyed our catch up. Make sure you drop by her Twitch channel at - https://www.twitch.tv/wildannie and follow her on twitter - @PaperGoblin to see what's going on in the world of the wonderful 'WildAnnie'!

In this episode I revive The Panel, this time with some members of the ANZ iRacing giants in Team Milo.  We caught up on a few hot topics and had a few laughs along the way. Alex John also has a crack at The Tops Split Hotlap Leaderboard, so make sure you check out the standings here - LINKY

Well we're back!  It's been a long break, but, The Top Split podcast is back on the air. This episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Sheridan.  Shero is the life force behind the Friday Night Race Club, an iRacing league that promotes fun and laughs on and off the track.  Shero and I spoke about the FNRC and how it came about.  Along with diving into some deeper thoughts on what clubs like the FNRC can mean to people beyond the on track action.  

This month I was fortunate enough to speak with professional racing driver Benny Simonsen.  Benny was generous enough to share some of his experiences and insights into the comparisons between sim racing and racing in real life.  He also gave some great impressions of his times racing some of the fantastic cars we race on the iRacing service in real life. If you'd like to follow Benny's exploits in the world of GT racing, you can find him in the following places: Instagram - @bennysimonsen22 Website - bennysimonsen.com Facebook - Benny Simonsen Benny also has a crack at The Tops Split Hotlap Leaderboard, so make sure you check out the standings here - LINKY

I had the great pleasure of speaking with Johnny Guindi, a young up and coming driver on the real racing tracks around the world as well as in iRacing.  Johnny is a Nissan GT Academy winner and he shares his experiences from the show as well as those on the track during the program and from the 24 hour race in Dubai.  It was an exciting opportunity for me to speak with him about how real life racing compares to what we get on the iRacing service. If you'd like to get in touch with Johnny for some Sim Racing Coaching, you can reach him at - johnnygh94@gmail.com.  Alternatively, you can join him live on the skippy discord server where he does live track guides. Also check out Johnny's experiences during his victorious run at the GT Academy on YouTube here - LINKY Johnny also has a crack at The Tops Split Hotlap Leaderboard, so make sure you check out the standings here - LINKY

In this episode of the podcast I speak with Dennis Fiedler and Desmond Harberger in the first ever attempt at 'The Panel'.  We are just three blokes talking some stuff about iRacing as we see it.  Nothing like getting some information from the grass roots. Desmond also has a crack at The Tops Split Hotlap Leaderboard, so make sure you check out the standings here - LINKY

This episode I speak with Tyson Meier aka 'Quirk' an iRacing Twitch streamer. I very much enjoyed having Tyson on the show.  He was open and honest in our conversation.  I'm a regular viewer of his stream and can thoroughly recommend it.  He streams regularly and it's a great watch. You can check out his channel here - https://www.twitch.tv/quirkitized Make sure you check out footage of Tyson's crack at The Top Split Hotlap Leaderboard, which you can find here - LINKY

In this episode I was finally able to talk to the man behind RRtv, Bernie Wiemers.  Bernie has been on my list to have on the show since there was a list, so it was great to finally have him on the show. Bernie and I spoke about what is involved in broadcast streaming iRacing.  All the tools of the trade and some of the thinking and work that goes on behind the scenes.  It's a great starting point if you are thinking about doing some broadcasting or indeed just getting involved in your local iRacing community more broadly. If you'd like to get in touch with Bernie or check out some of his fine work at RRtv you can check out his Facebook page or YouTube site using the links below: RRtv on Facebook - RRtv Facebook Page RRtv on YouTube - RRtv YouTube Channel Make sure you check out footage of Bernie's crack at The Top Split Hotlap Leaderboard, which you can find here - LINKY

IRacing Chief Steward Nim Cross Jr. was my guest this episode.  Nim was able to give an excellent overview of the process drivers will go through when they lodge a protest as well as some fantastic insights into the philosophies behind the system.  It's easy to tell that Nim is not only a fan of racing but is genuinely very passionate about what he does and really puts a lot of himself into his work in making the iRacing service and the experience of it better for us all.  He was a wealth of information and insight and it was a pleasure to have him on the show. Make sure you check out the video footage of Nim's crack at The Top Split Hotlap Leaderboard which you can find here - LINKY  

This episode of The Top Split sees me take a look at the world of online streaming with Matt Malone, who is one of, if not the top iRacing streamer on Twitch along with his team at Grip TV.  It was a fascinating insight into some of the concepts involved and it was great to have Matt on the show.  He also took a spin around Okayama to take on The Top Split Leader board challenge and set the time to beat for all my future guests. If you'd like to find out more about Matt and the Grip TV team, I thoroughly recommend heading on over to his Twitch channel and that of Grip TV itself using the links below.  There's also a great bunch of content over on Matt's YouTube channel that you can also see in the links.  So head on over and find out what all the fuss is about! I've also put a link below to the short documentary we spoke about during our chat called 'The World's Fastest Alien'.  If you want to see how the famed Greger Huttu went on his visit to Road Atlanta to drive both the Skip Barber and Star Mazda cars in real life, make sure you check that out as well.  It was a really interesting little insight. Thanks for tuning in to the show.  I'll see you for more iRacing action soon! Links Matt Malone Twitch - Showdown1983 Twitch - Grip TV YouTube - Showdown1983  From the Podcast The World's Fastest Alien

In the second episode of The Top Split I take a look at the iRacing season that was for 2016 Season 4.  I took a look at the upcoming Australasian Superskips and Australian Formula 1 Championships.  Two new Hosted Leagues offering great racing opportunities for primarily ANZ club members, but, open to all looking for some great on track action. In the main part of the episode I had the fantastic opportunity to spend some time talking to Philippe Leybaert, who is not only the community coordinator for the Skip Barber Official Series on the iRacing site and organiser of the Skip Barber 2K Cup, but, also a top flight driver himself.  It was great to speak with Philippe about some of the great work that he puts into the community as well as learn a little more about him. One of the things that Philippe and I spoke about was increasing your awareness on track when looking to improve your driving and results.  I mentioned a series of videos called 'Surviving Rookies'.  It's a three part series by Scott Hanley.  Somewhat dated in terms of the cars on screen, you can tell they are from a few years ago at least.  But, certainly the content covered is still relevant today and well worth your time invested in taking a look.  I've linked the three videos below. Surviving Rookies Part 1 Surviving Rookies Part 2 Surviving Rookies Part 3 Thanks for tuning in.  I hope you enjoy the show and I'll see you in the new year for more Top Split action!