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A run through the new development notes for iRacing 2026 S2

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the studio after a thrilling weekend in Atlanta for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to unpack the high-banks thrills and more: Atlanta continues to be the best ticket of the year Carson Hocevar continues to disrupt Sheldon Creed finally breaks through JR Motorsports day at Atlanta Lee Pulliam gets his shot in the O'Reilly Series NASCourt is back in session During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: Dale's new 3D printer If you could shoot a liquid out of each fingertip, which five would you choose? Which former Cup driver would Dale like to see compete in a one-off? Which tracks would Dale like to see on iRacing? Keelan Harvick's new Toyota Development deal   Plus, in the Dirty Mo Dough segment, the guys discuss if it's worth betting on SVG this weekend and if the books have it wrong with Zilisch's odds. And, who are some possible top-10 bets? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, we revisit the formula class discussion, recap the first week of the IRLP NASCAR Fantasy League, go down the rabbit hole of digital dashboards, see if we can spend Brad's money while trying to save Mike's, find out when NiS Divisions were assigned and will the famous Nordschleife need a rescan? So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. Sponsors: Hosts: Mike Ellis – https://x.com/mikedeanellis David Hall – https://x.com/dmixmage Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus Donnie Spiker – https://www.instagram.com/spikerman19/ Brad Wrenn – https://x.com/bradwrenn John Kerley – https://x.com/KerleyJohnE Justin Pearson – https://www.facebook.com/justin.pearson.5811 Bobby Jonas – https://x.com/bjonas71 William Westbrook – https://www.facebook.com/william.westbrook.35 Kris Randall – https://www.signalcraftstudio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579217706429 Links: Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/ Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ Web (Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

In Episode 259 of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with 2025 B-Spec National Champion Eric Yagel to break down his journey through grassroots racing, endurance battles, and the strategy it took to win big at SCCA Runoffs. From his first chaotic laps at Texas World Speedway to dominating at Road America, this episode dives deep into real racecraft, tire science, drafting tactics, and how to actually get faster.You'll hear why racing in the rain makes you faster, how spec classes really work behind the scenes, and the mindset shift that separates mid-pack drivers from champions. If you race, sim race, or want to start racing — this episode is a masterclass.⚙️ Topics covered:Building skill through endurance racingChoosing the right car for your driving styleTire strategy secrets (Goodyear vs Hankook)Drafting psychology in spec racingWinning strategy at the June Sprints

Comment on the show?..send me a text!Why does lap one in iRacing always feel chaotic?In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we break down one of the most frustrating and universal experiences in sim racing: lap one carnage.From cold tyres and adrenaline mistakes to skill spread and divebomb culture, we explore the real reasons why Turn 1 incidents happen so often — and more importantly, what you can actually do to survive them.You'll learn: • Why lap one chaos is predictable • Racecraft habits that protect your Safety Rating • How experienced iRacers quietly gain positions • Smart mindset shifts that stop iRating yo-yoing • What iRacing could do to improve lap one behaviourPlus, in this week's iRacing Agony Uncle, we answer a brilliant rookie question: Should you run Sports Cars and Formula in parallel, or focus on one discipline early?If you're new to iRacing, struggling with lap one incidents, or trying to improve consistency, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

A dip into oval racing on Daytona 500 weekend, from officials to leagues.

Comment on the show?..send me a text!Why does iRating feel like a yo-yo in iRacing?One week you're gaining points effortlessly. The next week everything goes backwards.In this episode, Guy Robertson breaks down:Why iRating swings happenHow to identify a dangerous week earlyHow to protect your iRating without quitting racingHow to use bad weeks as preparation for future successWhy balance and recovery matter more than grindingPlus, this week's iRacing Agony Uncle tackles loss of concentration in 30–45 minute races and how to stay sharp to the chequered flag.

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code TRACKLIMITS at https://huel.com/TRACKLIMITS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!” In this episode of Track Limits, we're joined by two of the internet's favourite F1 creators: Luke Sam and Ponden (aka Blake Dalton). From viral watch-alongs to sim racing with Red Bull Racing, they've built massive online audiences while staying deeply rooted in the passion that first brought them to Formula 1. They open up about leaving Australia to pursue content creation in the UK, the power of Drive to Survive, crazy stories from Vegas and Silverstone, and the challenge of staying original in a 24-race F1 calendar. Expect laughter, spicy takes, and some honest reflections on burnout, community, and the future of F1 media. ⏱️ Episode Highlights - How Drive to Survive inspired both their F1 journeys - Leaving Australia to go all-in on F1 content creation - What it's like working with Red Bull's sim racing team - Their thoughts on Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, and the rise of Aussie talent - Chaos in Vegas, Silverstone war stories & wild fan moments - Sim racing, iRacing leagues, and how gaming fuels F1 passion - Hot takes: Why Ferrari might win Constructors and Lewis might struggle at Ferrari - Content burnout, sprint weekends, and the pressure of staying creative - Why F1 2025 & F175 have them cautiously optimistic - The future of F1 media — and why the community matters

Comment on the show?..send me a text!Most iRacers focus on lap time. The best drivers focus on things you cannot see.In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we break down the invisible skills that separate consistent, high-iRating drivers from the crash-prone chaos merchants.We cover:Brake discipline and why “sending it” loses more races than it winsThrottle patience and how smooth exits quietly gain positionsMirror awareness without panicEmotional control and how to recover when things go wrongPlus, we launch our brand new iRacing Agony Uncle segment, where a listener asks:“How do I stop melting under pressure at race starts?”If you get nervous on the grid, overdrive on Lap 1, or struggle when the pressure is on, this episode gives you practical habits to calm your mind and improve your results in iRacing.This is racecraft, mindset, and performance — the stuff that actually builds iRating.Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.comOutlap shop: https://outlapshop.comYouTube Pod: https://youtu.be/CGSlt2ZNHwAFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972N.B: Intro & Outro music by Udio AI music GeneratorSupport the show

El simracing ya no es solo un juego y la historia de Pablo López lo demuestra. Desde sus primeros pasos en los simuladores hasta competir en carcross y subidas de montaña, su trayectoria es un ejemplo claro de cómo el mundo virtual puede convertirse en una puerta real al automovilismo. Pablo explica cómo empezó en el simracing por falta de recursos para competir en karting, cómo llegó a ser piloto profesional virtual y cómo trabajó con grandes marcas antes de reconvertirse en instructor y coach especializado en datos, telemetría y formación de pilotos en plataformas como iRacing. La entrevista profundiza en el valor real del simracing como herramienta de formación. No solo para aprender circuitos, sino para entrenar la mente, la toma de decisiones y la convivencia en carrera, algo que hoy utilizan pilotos de élite. Situational awareness, presión y lectura de carrera son conceptos clave que se trabajan día a día en el simulador. También hay espacio para la desvirtualización: el salto del simulador a la pista real, el carcross como disciplina accesible y extrema, y la decisión de cambiar el barro por las subidas de montaña por motivos económicos, personales y de riesgo. Automovilismo real, sin romanticismos ni postureo. Una charla honesta sobre motor, simracing, sacrificios y aprendizaje, que ayuda a entender por qué el simulador es hoy una parte fundamental del automovilismo moderno y cómo puede marcar el camino de muchos pilotos… y aficionados. Escucha el episodio entero aquí: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/167813672 Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

On today's show we will revisit the 518 incidents of the Daytona 24, IndyCar to Washington DC?, what are iRacing's secret licenses?, do you need a motorized seat slider?, checkout the MOZA Mission R wheel, how realistic is iRacing's Mercedes AMG GT3? and we sit down with Marius Pretorius from Sim Team Architect. So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. Sponsors: Hosts: Mike Ellis – https://x.com/mikedeanellis David Hall – https://x.com/dmixmage Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus Donnie Spiker – https://www.instagram.com/spikerman19/ Brad Wrenn – https://x.com/bradwrenn John Kerley – https://x.com/KerleyJohnE Justin Pearson – https://www.facebook.com/justin.pearson.5811 Bobby Jonas – https://x.com/bjonas71 William Westbrook – https://www.facebook.com/william.westbrook.35 Kris Randall – https://www.signalcraftstudio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579217706429 Links: Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/ Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ Web (Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

Comment on the show?..send me a text!We've hit the midpoint of iRacing Season 1 2026 and this is the first natural time to reflect honestly on how the season is going so far.In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy Robertson breaks down his mid-season results across both disciplines, including:Sports Car iRating +73Formula iRating +347Sports Car Safety Rating holding strong at 4.55Formula Safety Rating improving by +1.31 to 2.67But the midpoint isn't just about numbers. We also talk about the state of racecraft, iRacing reporting culture (including reports submitted and received), and how to reset your mindset and strategy to finish the second half of the season stronger than you started.

Wir starten hyped und gut gelaunt in die Insert-Moin-Reformation: Nicht nur über die Umstellung sprechen wir, sondern natürlich auch über Spiele! Michi berichtet von seinem iRacing-24-Stunden-Rennen und Grafikkarten-Pitstops, Manu über Half-Life: Alyx mit der Apple Vision Pro und Basti über das vermeintliche “Papers, Please mit Zombies” namens Quarantine Zone: The Last Check. Außerdem ist natürlich die große Umstrukturierung bei Ubisoft Thema in den News, über die wir ausführlich reden mussten. Außerdem gibt es einen ausgiebigen Ausblick auf die Spiele und Podcast-Themen der nächsten Woche.Was kommt raus die nächste Woche:26.01. - Highguard (Heroshooter Ex-Titanfall-Leute)28.01. - Lanesplit (Motorrad-Rennspiel mit ordentlich Geschwindigkeitsgefühl)28.01. - Hellmart (Horror im Supermarkt)29.01. - Cairn (Klettern von den Furi-Leuten)29.01. - I Hate This Place (Iso-Survival-Horror mit Comic-Flair)29.01. - Don't Stop, Girlypop! (knalliger Arena-Shooter Y2K)30.01. - Code Vein 2 (Anime-Soulslike) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comment on the show?..send me a text!This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest missing skills in the entire service:Why iRacers can't race in traffic.Most drivers can hotlap. Most drivers can qualify. But the moment a race becomes side-by-side, nose-to-tail, or Lap 1 chaos in a big field… everything falls apart.Using this week's Ringmeister series and the hidden Legacy gem — the Legacy Mazda Pro — we break down why traffic causes so many crashes, why the mindset of drivers becomes dangerous, and how YOU can become one of the rare iRacers who gains positions simply by staying calm and making smart decisions.In this episode you'll learn:Why Ringmeister becomes a crashfest (especially Lap 1)The 4 dangerous types of traffic drivers (and how to survive them)What traffic skill actually isA complete “traffic survival system” you can use in any seriesHow to practice traffic skill without ruining racesWhy momentum cars like the Legacy Mazda Pro punish impatienceBecause here's the truth: You don't lose iRating because you're slow… you lose it because you can't drive near people.

This week the boys are back in the studio and back on YouTube to discuss some very exciting NASCAR news, make some early season long predictions, and sit down with a very special guest, Chris Leone, to talk all things iRacing and NASCAR 25.  

It's the best show of 2026 (so far!)—the boys are back to take a look at last month's 2026 Season 1 build, featuring the ultra-popular Porsche 911 Cup (992.2), FIA Cross Car, and an exciting new fleet of tracks. We've also got a look ahead at the biggest event in sim racing, this weekend's iRacing Daytona 24, and a competitive set of esports events for the World of Outlaws, INDYCAR, and eNASCAR.

Comment on the show?..send me a text!This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we're breaking down what it really means to race smart — and why smart racing wins more iRating and championship points than aggressive driving ever will.In this episode I'm using real race footage as the background, so you can watch the decisions unfold in real time.✅ Qualified P17 ✅ Finished P6 ✅ Gained 11 positions ✅ Scored 11 championship points ✅ Only 1x incidentsNo dive bombs. No chaos. No risky moves. Just racecraft, patience, awareness, and smart decision-making — including how to:Survive Lap 1 carnageYield safely to faster carsSpot and avoid dive bombersManage backmarkers without throwing the race awayCollect points while others self-destructIf you've ever felt like you're fast enough to climb but keep losing iRating to crashes, this episode is for you. Proudly sponsored by Outlap

On today's show we get you caught up on the second patch of the 2026 Season 1, find out if you are ready for the Daytona 24 Hour, is iRacing oval racing dying? a first look at the SIM Racing Expo Charlotte exhibitors, see why you need a belt tensioner, why does Max Verstappen use one specific wheel and surprise, surprise we're going to talk about race craft and the stewarding system. So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. Sponsors: Hosts: Mike Ellis – https://x.com/mikedeanellis David Hall – https://x.com/dmixmage Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus Donnie Spiker – https://www.instagram.com/spikerman19/ Brad Wrenn – https://x.com/bradwrenn John Kerley – https://x.com/KerleyJohnE Justin Pearson – https://www.facebook.com/justin.pearson.5811 Bobby Jonas – https://x.com/bjonas71 William Westbrook – https://www.facebook.com/william.westbrook.35 Kris Randall – https://www.signalcraftstudio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579217706429 Links: Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/ Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ Web (Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

Comment on the show?..send me a text!What happens when a race removes every safety net? No pit strategy. No tyre games. No short laps to reset your focus.This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we break down what I'm calling the iRacing Iron Man Event — the Ray FF1600 taking on the Nürburgring Combined Gesamtstrecke Long.Nearly ten minutes per lap. Three laps per race. Over 500 corners negotiated without pause.This isn't about raw pace — it's about mental resilience, discipline, and sustained focus.In this episode, we explore:Why this combo feels more like mental endurance than racingHow the Ray FF1600 exposes bad habits instantlyWhy over 170 corners per lap changes how your brain worksA realistic race strategy for surviving all three lapsHow mental fatigue ruins Lap 3 for most driversHow iRacers should practice for long, no-reset racesWhy finishing clean matters more than winningIf you're stuck in an iRating plateau, struggling with consistency, or looking for a race that genuinely forces growth — this episode is for you.Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.comOutlap: https://outlapshop.comYouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/HPI5pSEl2_EFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972N.B: Intro & Outro music by Udio AI music GeneratorSupport the show

Episode 294 of the Grip Strip Podcast covers the dramatic end to the 2025 Formula One season with Lando Norris clinching the championship, review Xfinity and Truck Series results and champions, and breakdown NFL Week 14 fantasy chaos — including a wild Eagles vs. Chargers finish. Josh also gives an iRacing update and the hosts discuss key motorsport news and driver moves. Expect race recaps (Abu Dhabi, Xfinity, Trucks), analysis of team changes and technical rules, fantasy football play-by-play, and sim racing insights in this packed episode.

The state of iRacing from official to league racing; the mentality and craft in sim racing; The ROAR Before Daytona and next weekend's Daytona 24 preludes.

Comment on the show?..send me a text!Week 2 of Season 1, 2026 has exposed a growing problem in iRacing — missing fundamentals.After  racing FIA F4 at the Adelaide Street Circuit this week, one thing has become clear: this isn't just early-season chaos. It's a systemic issue rooted in how Rookie class prepares new iRacers for real racing conditions.In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy Robertson breaks down:Why Week 2 chaos is no longer “bad luck”What Rookie class actually teaches — and what it doesn'tWhy street circuits brutally expose missing racecraft fundamentalsThe growing rejoin and dive-bomb problemWhether demotion should exist as an educational toolHow broken practice culture feeds panic and poor decisionsWhat both new and experienced drivers can do right now to survive early-season wreckfestsThis episode isn't about blaming rookies — it's about improving race quality, protecting Safety Rating, and building better racers from the ground up.If you've lost iRating, been caught up in unnecessary incidents, or wondered why race standards feel worse each season, this one's for you.Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.comSponsor Link to Outlapshop.com:  https://outlapshop.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972YouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/ZYdYaSTQN98N.B: Intro & Outro music by Udio AI music GeneratorSupport the show

A last minute twist pre-Daytona; the 2026 iRacing Special Events

This week's episode: PRI Hoosier 500 Winner Robert Maleczka joins to discuss his thrilling win, the impact of the hybrid, weather in iRacing, and his sim racing schedule.

A walkthrough of the iRacing Daytona festivities and competition leading into January's 24 Hour Special Event

This week's episode: PRI Hoosier 500 polesitter Robert Maleczka joins to discuss Sunday's race, strategy, his start in iRacing, his family's Indy 500 history and more. Plus, we discuss Sunoco's return to IndyCar full-Itime as sponsor for Kyffin Simpson and the series announcing their Independent Officiating Board. 

Tom and DJ talk about their iRacing event coming up, The Sim Lizard 3 Hour We also talk about multi class racing and how to survive and thrive!Discord LinkShow your lizard brains on the outside with Merch!CLICK HERE FOR THE MERCHYoutube LinkSpicy Cat Racing Store

On today's show, North America's first Sim Expo is returning for 2026, see what separates you from pro sim racers, possible Simucube 2 updates and Simucube 3 woes, are you willing to buy sim gear from Temu?, Smoke was throwing elbows, an updated FOV guide and it's Week 12 so you know what is around the corner…… So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. Sponsors: Hosts: Mike Ellis – https://x.com/mikedeanellis David Hall – https://x.com/dmixmage Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus Donnie Spiker – https://www.instagram.com/spikerman19/ Brad Wrenn – https://x.com/bradwrenn John Kerley – https://x.com/KerleyJohnE Justin Pearson – https://www.facebook.com/justin.pearson.5811 Bobby Jonas – https://x.com/bjonas71 William Westbrook – https://www.facebook.com/william.westbrook.35 Kris Randall – https://www.signalcraftstudio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579217706429 Links: Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/ Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ Web (Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

On today's show we find out what is coming in the 2026 Season 1 iRacing build, ask, how low of an iRating have you seen?, find out what was fixed with the 2025 Season 4 patch 4, what are the best sim racing accessories under $80, help if you are deciding on which direct drive wheelbase to buy, more Black Friday deals and are we about to see a complete re-writing of the sim to reality concept? So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. Sponsors: Hosts: Mike Ellis – https://x.com/mikedeanellis David Hall – https://x.com/dmixmage Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus Donnie Spiker – https://www.instagram.com/spikerman19/ Brad Wrenn – https://x.com/bradwrenn John Kerley – https://x.com/KerleyJohnE Justin Pearson – https://www.facebook.com/justin.pearson.5811 Bobby Jonas – https://x.com/bjonas71 William Westbrook – https://www.facebook.com/william.westbrook.35 Kris Randall – https://www.signalcraftstudio.com/ Links: Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/ Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ Web (Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomes in Rajah Caruth on the heels of announcing Rajah as a part-time driver for JRM in the #88 car next season.Rajah's path to prominence in the NASCAR national scene had a unique start - as he went from iRacing to racing in real life in a matter of years. After finding success in an e-racing league, Rajah was invited to try out for the Rev Racing combine. From there, he got seat time in a legend's car during the Summer Shootout Series held at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He'd move quickly through the late model stock ranks, where he found victory lane at famed short tracks like Greenville, Hickory, and Tri-County. Although he was a “late bloomer” in racing by today's standards, his experience and determination led him to a full-time Truck opportunity, where he continues to make history as he marches towards this year's Championship Four. And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMediaReal fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.