Show Notes
Comment on the show?..send me a text! Season 3 2026 has officially begun, and Week 1 always brings a unique mix of excitement, opportunity and chaos. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, host Guy Robertson explores why the opening week of every new season can be the most dangerous week on the service. With promoted drivers entering new disciplines, demoted drivers looking to bounce back, new cars, new tracks and unfamiliar combinations, Week 1 creates the perfect storm for both s...
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Comment on the show?..send me a text! 🏁 Does iRacing have too many cars and championships, but not enough drivers to fill the grids? Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7 of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast! This week, Guy Robertson investigates one of the most interesting challenges facing iRacing: why do some championships attract hundreds of thousands of race starts while others struggle to fill a grid? From the hugely popular Mazda MX-5 and GT3 championships to quieter series featuring the Radic...
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Comment on the show?..send me a text! The Caterham 420R has arrived on iRacing, and Guy's first week with it has been quite a journey. Initially, the lightweight British racer was fantastic to drive... until it was time to accelerate out of a corner. Sudden oversteer and spins made the 420R a serious challenge, but following an iRacing update addressing the rear suspension, Guy's experience of the car changed dramatically. So what happened? In Season 5 Episode 3 of The Lone Road iRacing Podca...