At least on iRacing, I have never really had a win-at-all-costs mindset. While some may see it as a character strength, maintaining the perspective that “it’s just a game” after all, it has often proven to be a weakness. I nearly lost my first Power Series championship by not making a slide job on the Read more about Time to Win Again[…]
While real-world racing series found their seasons suddenly paused this spring, for me and many other sim racers — including a number of those real-world drivers eager to keep racing, no matter the form nor format — it was an opportunity to get some valuable virtual track time. My own plans to do more regular Read more about Hidden Talents[…]
September was one of my best sim racing months ever. Admittedly, it was with a small sample size, but good results in my two events still made it a month to remember. It began with pre-qualifying for the new NEO-sanctioned 24H SERIES ESPORTS season. I was back behind the wheel for the first time in Read more about In-Race Reporter: Mountain High to Valley l’Eau[…]
I was never supposed to be in this position. Midway through the last NEO season, I decided that it would be my last as a driver. Both writing about and competing in the series proved to be a bigger time commitment than I could make, and when forced to choose, I figured I was a Read more about In-Race Reporter: An Unexpected Position[…]
For some drivers, it’s the longest race they’ll never finish. The Nurburgring 24 Hours pulls no punches when it comes to demands on minds and bodies. The twice-around-the-clock distance feels more like ten times if you haven’t slept. The already-narrow Nordschleife seems even tighter knowing that putting one tire wrong can spell instant disaster. Adding Read more about Around the ‘Ring in 24 Hours[…]
As the unpredictable year of 2016 was just hours from its conclusion, there was one more surprise in store, at least for the iRacing community. A new license had been signed with Porsche — a feat once unthinkable since the German automaker for years had exclusivity with a different game company. Instantly, the anticipation kicked Read more about Summer Road Trip, Week 3: A Friendly Face Off[…]
Last week, I announced my upcoming Summer Road Trip — a season-long journey through iRacing’s road series, working my way up the GT and open-wheel racing ladders one week at a time. Some might say it’s crazy to drive a different car each week. So do I. Others might say jumping from one car to Read more about Summer Road Trip, Prelude: Warming Up[…]
If you ever listen to team communications during a race, you’re likely to hear one thing no matter which driver you tune to: “this car is driving awful!” Few things on the track draw more ire from drivers than a bad-handling car, and rightfully so. A successful setup can help make the most of out Read more about Driving Styles, Part 3: Setup for Success[…]