Some racing drivers have found immediate success in their sports’ biggest races, while others have waited a lifetime to taste victory. There’s Daytona 500 rookie sensation Trevor Bayne, contrasting with Dale Earnhardt and his 20 years of trying. The pack of four-time Indy 500 winners – Foyt, Unser, Mears, and Castroneves – have enjoyed a Read more about Heartbreak Hill[…]
Sometimes in life, the most momentary mistakes can have the longest-lasting consequences. An offhand remark that hurts a friend’s feelings. A secret revealed that breaks someone’s trust. Or in the sim racing world, a slight miscalculation that shatters your own confidence. For my teammate Karl and me, we’ve each dealt with the latter, and at Read more about Sweet Seventeen[…]
As both a driver and a writer, there’s something particularly fulfilling about redemption. Perhaps it’s the satisfaction of achieving goals within a convenient story arc and coming away with something to show for it, whether it’s a good result, the respect of teammates, or the memories made along the way. I’ve spent the better part Read more about Redemption at Risk[…]
It’s like the Mona Lisa’s eyes of iRacing. From the time you advance out of the rookie class, it seems to follow you wherever you go. Is that a judgmental stare or an approving smile? It all depends on how you think about your iRating. Because of its ominpresence, iRating has become something of a Read more about A Nuanced Number[…]