Beginner Setup and Driving Tips for the Lotus 79
How to get started with the challenging ground-effect F1 car.
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Lotus 79 Overview and Guide
Specs, handling, and history of the 1978 Lotus F1 car.
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Lotus 79 Official Release
The 1978 Formula 1 ground-effect car arrives in iRacing.
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Mustang FR500S Launch: The H-Pattern Hero
The Ford Mustang FR500S iRacing launch in late 2009 remains a landmark moment for the service, delivering the first authentic “spec” V8 racing experience to the road community. As part of the prestigious Ford Performance partnership, the FR500S brought the thunder of a 4.6-liter V8 and the mechanical purity of a six-speed manual gearbox to…
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Rumors: Star Mazda to Join iRacing Open-Wheel Ladder
The Pro Mazda iRacing rumors are currently swirling around the sim racing community as 2009 comes to a close. After the successful launch of the simulator last year, members have been vocal about wanting a dedicated path to the higher tiers of open-wheel racing. Leaked reports from industry insiders suggest that iRacing has successfully secured…
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Silver Crown Setup School: Weight Jackers and Stagger
The Silver Crown iRacing garage is a place where old-school mechanical engineering meets high-speed oval strategy. Unlike modern formula cars that rely on complex aerodynamics, the Silver Crown is a “mechanical grip” machine. To go fast, you must understand how to balance 819 horsepower on a beam-axle chassis using two primary tools: tire stagger and…
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Official: Ford Mustang FR500S & Ford GT Announced
The Ford Mustang FR500S iRacing official announcement has arrived, marking a monumental partnership between iRacing and Ford Performance. In a press release dated April 14, 2009, iRacing confirmed that it is developing a “virtual fleet” of Ford race cars, with the FR500S—the star of the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge—leading the charge. This collaboration ensures that…
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Sprint Car Setup School: Managing Four Different Tires
In the iRacing Sprint Car garage, the standard rules of suspension tuning are thrown out the window. This is a car designed to turn left and only left. To achieve this, the car utilizes an almost entirely asymmetrical setup. From the four different tire sizes to the way the torsion bars are loaded, every adjustment…
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The Ultimate SK Modified Guide: Mastery of Minimum Speed
Driving the NASCAR SK Modified iRacing model is a lesson in momentum. While its big brother, the Tour Modified, allows you to “point and shoot” using 600+ horsepower, the SK version requires a much more disciplined approach. With 385 HP under the hood, any scrubbed speed in the center of the corner is time you…
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The Ultimate Sprint Car Guide: Mastering the Direct Drive
Mastering the iRacing Sprint Car guide requires a fundamental shift in how you approach oval racing. This isn’t a stock car with soft springs and a heavy chassis; this is an 800-horsepower “roller skate” that demands the precision of a formula car with the bravery of a bullring specialist. Driving a pavement sprint car is…
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The Ultimate Silver Crown Guide: Mastering the Throttle
Mastering the Silver Crown iRacing machine is a test of discipline and patience. With 819 horsepower and a total lack of aerodynamic downforce, this car possesses a power-to-weight ratio that can overwhelm even the most experienced oval racers. To find success in the Silver Crown, you must move away from the “point and shoot” mentality…
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Rumors: Ford Racing to Bring the Mustang to iRacing
The Ford Mustang FR500S iRacing rumors are currently the hottest topic in the road racing community. Since the service’s debut, members have been calling for a true American muscle car to bridge the gap between entry-level sportscars and high-end prototypes. Recent whispers from the paddock at Miller Motorsports Park suggest that iRacing is finalizing a…
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SRF Driving School: The Art of Conservation
The Spec Racer Ford MKII iRacing update has officially arrived, marking the most significant evolution in the history of this SCCA classic. Known as the Gen3 update in the real world, this 2021 Season 3 release transforms the foundational 1.9L machine into a modern performance powerhouse. iRacing has completely overhauled the physics, engine, and drivetrain…
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Dallara IR-05 in Action: Screenshot Gallery
A visual showcase of the Dallara IR-05 IndyCar in iRacing.
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Williams-Toyota FW31 in Action – Screenshot Gallery
A visual showcase of the Williams FW31 in iRacing.
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Dallara IR-05 Overview and Guide
Specs, handling, and racing style of the IR-05 IndyCar.
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Beginner Setup and Driving Tips for the Dallara IR-05
Tips for mastering iRacing’s first IndyCar.
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Dallara IR-05 Official Release
The first IndyCar arrives in iRacing.
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Legends Ford ’34 Coupe in Action – Screenshot Gallery
A visual showcase of the Legends Ford ’34 Coupe in iRacing.
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Legends Ford ’34 Coupe Overview and Guide
Specs, handling, and racing style of the Legends Ford ’34 Coupe.
