My wife suggested I go touch grass because it’s a beautiful day outside. I promptly locked the brakes at the bus stop and spent three minutes in the weeds. Mission accomplished.
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NEWS FLASH
Nordschleife Sellout: Max Verstappen’s Nürburgring 24 Hour debut has triggered the event’s first-ever sellout in 50 years. Trading F1's battery-heavy machinery for a Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, the world champion slammed current grand prix cars as "anti-racing" compared to the pure joy of endurance sports cars. As Verstappen ponders an F1 exit at the end of the year amid Red Bull's struggles, the legendary track is experiencing an unprecedented ticket surge. Real racing is alive and well in the Eifel forest. Let’s hope you’ve been enjoying the race so far!
Ergonomic Precision: High-end manufacturer VPG Sim has teased a new steering wheel called "Mission Sim" ahead of its debut at the SimRacing Expo Charlotte. Partnering with sim supplier Podium 1 Racing, the UK brand promises a laser focus on ergonomics with a design that keeps all vital controls right at your fingertips. Known for constructing high-fidelity gear alongside real motorsport suppliers, VPG's latest project lands May 22, likely flanked by its raw Ford Mustang GT3 rim. Get it now for 5% off at Fullpush.com use code SRN5, only 20 are being sold in Canada.
Double Trouble: Katherine Legge is set to tackle the brutal 1,100-mile Memorial Day Weekend "Double" on May 24. The 45-year-old Brit will make history as the first woman to attempt the grueling single-day feat, joining an elite club of just five previous drivers. Legge will strap into an AJ Foyt open-wheel machine for the Indy 500 before flying to Charlotte for her Live Fast Motorsports stock car debut. Backed by encouraging advice from Kyle Larson, she's relying on year-round endurance training to handle the massive logistical and mental shifts.
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SIM RACING SNIPPETS
eCola Not Ecoli: Rick Ware Racing is joining the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series for its 17th season. Veterans Garrett Manes and Daniel Faulkingham will pilot the team's Chevrolets for the 13-race calendar starting May 19, hunting for a piece of the $500k prize pool.
Mainstream Trash: Popular media outlets like AOL are still pushing gear-driven toy wheels and budget plastic as "elite" tech. While real racers hunt for heavy torque, casual review sites serve up basic console-compatible desk clamps, proving they completely missed the direct-drive revolution. I see it too often when hunting for the best articles.
Virtual Track: Hyundai’s N division is launching an official racing simulator in Racer and Pro specs. Built with adjustable N Light Sport seats and Logitech RS gear🙄, the rigs use a PS5 or PS5 Pro and 65-inch LG OLEDs to run real-world vehicle data through Gran Turismo 7.
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Escalade Heist: Valtteri Bottas had his team-issued Cadillac stolen from his Airbnb during the Miami GP. The thief snagged his VIP parking and paddock passes, prompting an FBI investigation. The SUV was later found dumped in a high-crime area after likely serving as a getaway car. Of all drivers, it would happen to Bottas wouldn’t it?
Digital Dilemma: IMSA's YouTube channel is booming with 1.74m subscribers, beating NASCAR, but its top-tier prototype grid faces a massive 2027 hurdle. Acura is exiting after parent Honda's heavy losses, while Ford, McLaren, and Genesis hedge on entering due to soaring costs.
Historic Milestone: Dystany Spurlock made history at Dover as the first Black woman to race in a NASCAR national series. Driving the No. 69 Truck, she overcame inspection penalties and electrical gremlins to start 34th, but a Turn 2 crash cut her debut short on lap 36.
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