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A weekly Podcast discussing iRacing Road racing plus other helpful topics.
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Comment on the show?..send me a text! The TCR class in iRacing is receiving a major overhaul, bringing updated physics, improved braking behaviour and refined tire models. But what does this actually mean for drivers? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we break down everything about the new TCR update including the current car lineup, how the cars will drive after the update, and why touring car racing might be one of the most exciting and underrated disciplines in iRacing. If ...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Every iRacer improves quickly at first. Then suddenly… the numbers stop moving. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we explore one of the most frustrating phases in sim racing: the iRating plateau. Why does progress stall? Is it a skill ceiling or just part of the journey? And most importantly, how do you break through it? We dive into: The real causes of iRating plateausWhy most drivers misread themHow to restart improveme...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Are you putting hours into iRacing but not seeing results? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy Robertson breaks down one of the biggest hidden reasons drivers plateau in sim racing… bad practice habits. From the hotlap trap to over-practicing, poor race preparation, and emotional driving, this episode explores how smarter practice leads to faster progress. Plus in this week’s Agony Uncle segment: When should you actually protest so...
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 predicta...
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 conc...
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 whe...
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 als...
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 t...
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 incidents No dive bombs. No chaos. No risky mov...
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...
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 actu...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Race strategy isn’t about pit stops — it’s about patience. This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we dive deep into race strategy across short tracks, normal road circuits, and long-form monsters like the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Using a real-world example from this week’s MX-5 races at the Nordschleife, we break down why so many races are effectively lost on Lap 1 — and how restraint, risk management, and emotional control can quietly gain you doub...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Every new iRacing season starts with optimism — and often ends in frustration. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy reflects on Season 4 2025, analysing over 200 race starts, where iRating was gained and lost, and how mental damage from weak weeks can quietly derail performance. This episode also sets the foundation for Season 1 2026, covering: How to start a new iRacing season positivelyWhy Week 1 results don’t define your seasonHow to m...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Welcome to The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, and this week we’re diving deep into one of the most chaotic and exciting moments in the iRacing calendar: Week 13. This episode covers everything you need to know: ⏵ The pros & cons of Week 13 ⏵ All the NEW content in the season update ⏵ The truth about SR and iRating this week ⏵ Why promotions & demotions still happen ⏵ How to protect your license during the madness ⏵ What W...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! 🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE — Three MAJOR Additions Coming to iRacing 🚨 This week, The Lone Road iRacing Podcast delivers a full 25-minute breakdown covering: 🏁 Adelaide Street Circuit • Iconic history • Why it's one of the toughest street tracks in motorsport • A detailed simulated lap to help you prepare 🌴 Miami International Autodrome • The story behind the newest modern F1-style layout • Sector-by-sector challenges • The lap rhythm every iRacer must l...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! In Part 1 of this week’s episode, we explore how iRacing could take realism to the next level. From visor fog in cold races to frost-covered kerbs, seasonal grass, and visible exhaust emissions, we break down features that could transform the feel of every lap. 🚦 Gear up, iRacers! In part 2 we dive deep into the November 2025 Development Update and preview 2026 Season 1. From brand-new tracks like Adelaide, Miami, and Lucas Oil Off-Road, to th...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! In this explosive episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we dive into one of the most heated topics in sim racing: Safety Rating. But this isn’t another “SR is broken” rant. Oh no. Today, we’re looking at 10 controversial, outrageous, and surprisingly logical ideas that could actually fix the Safety Rating system — and transform the iRacing experience for everyone. From seasonal driving tests and public safety scorecards… to AI marshals, ri...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for an iRacer or sim racing enthusiast? This week’s episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast unwraps 20 must-have gifts every virtual driver will love. From affordable accessories like SIM Hound racing socks and floor mats, to mid-range upgrades like the Logitech G923 and GT Omega cockpits, all the way to high-end gear such as the Asetek SimSports Invicta direct drive wheelbase and Cooler Master DYN X bundle — ...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Step back in time with this week’s The Lone Road iRacing Podcast as we explore the golden age of motorsport. Host Guy Robertson takes you on a journey through the top 10 vintage race cars that deserve a place in iRacing — from roaring 1960s F1 legends to iconic GTs that defined endurance racing. Before diving into the list, Guy steps into the shoes of a Senior Development Engineer at iRacing, outlining the behind-the-scenes challenges and considerations i...
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Feeling burnt out on iRacing? You’re not alone. In this solo episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, host Guy Robertson dives deep into the reasons iRacers walk away — burnout, frustration, stagnation, and comparison — and how to reignite your passion for sim racing. Guy explores proven ways to reset your mindset, rediscover the fun, and sharpen your racecraft without the pressure of iRating or SR. Plus, he covers the best alternatives to iRacing — from...
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