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Larson to highlight charitable causes in return to iRacing
3 years, 9 months ago

Larson to highlight charitable causes in return to iRacing

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Think of iRacing and Kyle Larson and the first thing that comes to mind is his use of a racial slur while participating in a late-night session nearly a year ago. The car he’ll use will be “ Larson’s “Drive for 5 Campaign” was launched this month to benefit children, families and communities in need of support. …

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In the real world, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and friends grab weed-eaters to help preserve North Wilkesboro Speedway ‘in the virtual world’
4 years, 8 months ago

In the real world, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and friends grab weed-eaters to help preserve North Wilkesboro Speedway ‘in the virtual world’

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story posted on Dec. 10, 2019. Standing alongside Steve Myers, iRacing’s executive vice president and executive producer, Earnhardt watched as more than a dozen men took weed-eaters, shovels, leaf blowers and hoes and cleared the track of weeds that had overcome the dilapidated and abandoned facility located 82 miles north of downtown Charlotte. “My whole fear is …

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How iRacing, NASCAR and Fox will make this a race day
4 years, 8 months ago

How iRacing, NASCAR and Fox will make this a race day

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was originally reported and published on March 21, 2020, as Jordan Bianchi examined the origins of the first eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. “And knowing that a lot of our NASCAR stars are going to be running in this race Sunday, that to me just amps it up even more.” McReynolds’ race prep isn’t for an …

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F1 driver Lando Norris wins in IndyCar iRacing debut
4 years, 8 months ago

F1 driver Lando Norris wins in IndyCar iRacing debut

Associated Press  

Formula One driver Lando Norris embarrassed the field in his IndyCar iRacing debut by dominating Saturday’s race at virtual Circuit of the Americas in Texas. Norris was poised to begin his second F1 season with McLaren in March when a team member tested positive for the new coronavirus at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the series immediately suspended competition. …

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NASCAR racer Kyle Larson suspended after using racial slur during iRacing esports event
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR racer Kyle Larson suspended after using racial slur during iRacing esports event

Firstpost  

Without funding from McDonald’s and Credit One Bank, Ganassi seemingly will be forced to dump Larson in favor of a different driver. Credit One Bank denounced Larson’s “highly offensive language” at first and dumped the driver altogether three hours later. Chevrolet suspended its personal services relationship with Larson “as we do not tolerate this behavior.” One secondary sponsor, Plan B …

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Kyle Larson fired by his NASCAR team for using racist slur during virtual race
4 years, 8 months ago

Kyle Larson fired by his NASCAR team for using racist slur during virtual race

LA Times  

Kyle Larson was fired by Chip Ganassi Racing on Tuesday, two days after he used a racist slur during an iRacing event. Kyle Larson was fired Tuesday by Chip Ganassi Racing, a day after nearly every one of his sponsors dropped the star driver for using a racist slur during a livestream of a virtual race. “After much consideration, Chip …

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NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson’s racial slur cost him his two primary NASCAR supporters. Credit One Bank denounced Larson’s “highly offensive language” at first and dumped the driver altogether three hours later. Chevrolet suspended its personal services relationship with Larson “as we do not tolerate this behavior.” One secondary sponsor, Plan B Sales & Marketing, backed Larson, saying “we know …

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NASCAR’s Kyle Larson is suspended after using racist slur during iRacing event
4 years, 8 months ago

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson is suspended after using racist slur during iRacing event

LA Times  

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson gets ready to climb into his car to practice for the Daytona 500 on Feb. 14. Kyle Larson has been suspended by Chip Ganassi Racing and NASCAR after using a racist slur Sunday night during a livestream of a virtual race. “We are extremely disappointed by what Kyle said last night during an iRacing Event,” Ganassi …

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McLaughlin wins virtual IndyCar event racing from Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

McLaughlin wins virtual IndyCar event racing from Australia

The Hindu  

Scott McLaughlin’s real IndyCar debut is on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. McLaughlin won IndyCar’s virtual race from virtual Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama, the second race in the series’ attempt to create content during the worldwide shutdown of sports. McLaughlin, like NASCAR’s seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, was an invited guest by IndyCar to participate in the iRacing Series …

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NASCAR iRacing has become the hottest new esport. An FAQ on how it struck gold
4 years, 9 months ago

NASCAR iRacing has become the hottest new esport. An FAQ on how it struck gold

LA Times  

Two weeks in, NASCAR and iRacing have toppled even the most optimistic expectations with their nationally televised virtual races, which have averaged more than a million viewers. Actual NASCAR Cup Series drivers themselves, using iRacing “sim rigs” from their homes to compete against real-life counterparts on a virtual track. Last week’s race, at Texas Motor Speedway, drew more than 1.3 …

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William Byron dominates NASCAR esports race at Bristol Motor Speedway
4 years, 9 months ago

William Byron dominates NASCAR esports race at Bristol Motor Speedway

LA Times  

William Byron led the most laps in NASCAR’s first two virtual races and had nothing to show for his gaming skills. Byron easily won the iRacing event Sunday at virtual Bristol Motor Speedway, where NASCAR would have been really racing before the coronavirus outbreak caused sports to shut down. “It’s fun to have some pressure on iRacing; I usually just …

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NASCAR’s esports initiative is winning over fans – young and old
5 years, 5 months ago

NASCAR’s esports initiative is winning over fans – young and old

New York Times  

As he and his family were leaving an excursion to the Grand Canyon in March, the co-owner of NASCAR’s oldest race team was cussing that spotty coverage was preventing him from watching the end of a race on his phone. “At first he didn’t even understand esports,” said Wood, the director of business development for Wood Brothers Racing, the Cup …

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