Iām completely calm pitching a $200k corporate contract, but my hands shake like a cheap washing machine the second a green flag comes out on iRacing.
BREAKING NEWS
We launched our SRN Community Jersey. You can check it out and grab it [HERE].
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NEWS FLASH
Fanatec + Nissan: Sim racing hardware heavyweight Fanatec is teaming up with Nissan to develop officially licensed steering wheels modeled directly after the Japanese automaker's high-performance cars. The partnership hits a sweet spot for gaming enthusiasts, leaning on Nissan's massive global fanbase and Fanatec's engineering. Fanatec plans to prioritize strict visual authenticity and ergonomic designs for the upcoming lineup. When I think Nissan and iconic wheels, nothing actually stands out to me. It really does make you go Huh?!
Anticlimactic End: Martin Brundle urged the FIA to overhaul safety car rules after the British GP finished under yellow conditions, ruining a late-lap battle between Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli. When Max Verstappen got beached on lap 48, the tedious unlapping procedure froze the field. Brundle proposed three fixes: dropping backmarkers to the rear, peeling them through the pit lane like IndyCar, or red-flagging the race for a standing restart. He argues F1 must prioritize the fans over slow cars that already got lapped.
Level Up: Super Formula for iRacing has a place we can call home now! Kicked off by the Super Formula community, there was a drive to create a dedicated community since the forums donāt draw as much attention and the series itself is on the rise due to the highly competitive nature and finesse the cars take. You can join this community and start your initiation right away. This newly formed discord community has been another critical step to create a place where all the SF23 enthusiasts can connect and stay informed. https://discord.gg/nEvXHfv5Hv
š Race To Approval brings motorsport and sim racing culture beyond the screen through a mobile racing sim trailer that appears at car shows, race weekends, and community events across Ontario. Itās about hands-on experiences, growing the sim racing community, and connecting with people who just love cars and racing.
SIM RACING SNIPPETS
Almost a Crime: Simagic's Green Flag Bundle slashes $259 off a high-end 9Nm setup. For just $599, drivers score the EVO Sport direct-drive base, a premium GT Neo carbon steering wheel, and dual-sensor P700 load-cell pedals. So cheap, itās nearly a crime.
Gravel Grind: Assetto Corsa Rally dropped its V0.5 Early Access patch, adding 22 km of laser-scanned Greek stages and a 16-player multiplayer mode. Upgraded tyre formulas and a new "bulldozing" physics effect help tame dirt drifting, despite some server frame drops.
Sonic Boom: Standard Sony headphones are officially double-shifting as powerful real-time PC head trackers, thanks to a new open-source application. By piping raw sensor packets into OpenTrack, it brings low-latency tracking to 200+ racing and flight sims for free.
What is SRN's community race night password? [Hint: It's on the jersey]MOTORSPORTS REPORT
Miracle Maker: Brawn GP's ex-CEO Nick Fry bared all on High Performance about buying Honda's collapsing F1 outfit for just Ā£1. Fry risked complete bankruptcy, overcame massive crisis points, and spearheaded the iconic 2009 fairy tale title run. Full episode [HERE].
Brick Blitz: Legoās symbiotic F1 partnership is crushing goals across all generations and genders. A viral British GP minicar parade proved the toy giant's multi-tier strategyāfrom blind boxes to Technic setsāis delivering natural hands-on growth.
Engine Independence: F1 may ditch customer power units in 2031 for cheaper, louder V8s. The FIA wants to offer third-party, "white label" engines to backmarkers to stop top teams from leveraging engine supplies to control political votes and secure compliance.
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Luxury Lodges: World Rally Championship powerhouse M-Sport plans to build 15 luxury timber lodges at its 111-acre Dovenby Hall HQ. Despite locals raising red flags over flooding, traffic, and noise, council officials are tipped to greenlight the overnight event stays.
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Paddock Openings: Elite teams are actively hunting for top-tier talent to drive their season forward. Check out the following jobs just listed below this week from motorsportjobs.com:
Red Bull Powertrains ā CNC Machinist (Milton Keynes, UK): Drive elite components manufacturing by mastering 5-axis setups and executing precision programming for upcoming power unit deployments.
Audi Revolut F1 Team ā Composite Fitter (Hinwil, Switzerland): Execute strict structural laminating and technical trimming pipelines for the manufacturer's premier factory grid campaign.
Visa Cash App RB F1 Team ā Surface Design Engineer (Milton Keynes, UK): Model elite aerodynamic bodywork iterations and chassis skin architectures to thrive in an aggressive vehicle development loop.
Team Penske ā IMSA Mechanic (Mooresville, USA): Own trackside sports car reliability and comprehensive component tear-downs under high-pressure top-tier endurance racing loops.
Haas F1 Team ā Hospitality Manager (Banbury, UK): Command front-of-house logistics and corporate operation standards across global grand prix circuits to optimize crucial partner validation networks.
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SRN RECAP AND UNFILTERED THOUGHTS
Well, by the time you read this. Our meetup will have come and gone and for whoever is reading this, if you attended. I am absolutely grateful you took your time to connect and come out. I canāt wait to do this again sometime in the near future to meet more of you over the years!
šJoin The Roster: Ready to move from the public lobbies to the broadcast stage? SRN Esports is recruiting competitive drivers to join our official roster. As a team member, you'll get access to free high-tier coaching, priority for sponsored events, and a clear path to grow within a supportive group of racers. Click the link below.
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