I’ve spent six hours designing a custom livery with historically accurate sponsors, only to spend the entire race in the cockpit view where I can’t see any of it, eventually finishing P14 in a car that now looks like a crumpled soda can.
NEWS FLASH
Crowdfunded success: The Super Formula broadcast at the Red Bull Ring proved that community-backed coverage is a total winning bet for iRacing. With nearly 3.5k views after 9 hours on the broadcast alone and 100 average viewers on YouTube during the race viewers tuning into the SimSpeed production, the SF23 series punched way above its weight. This isn't just about fast cars; it’s a masterclass in how a committed group can fund professional-grade media that puts them in the global spotlight. The high engagement shows that when the community builds the stage, the fans show up to watch the world’s best drivers battle. iRacing themselves were pretty happy about it too. 🔴WATCH HERE
Chassis made of wafers: Master chocolatier Jen Lindsey-Clark has unleashed a 350kg F1 car built entirely from 16,900 KitKats. This five-meter cocoa titan took 1,254 hours to bake into existence to celebrate Nestlé’s official partnership with the sport. Forget carbon fiber; this car uses tempered milk chocolate to handle the G-forces of York’s city center. It’s the first race car in history that requires a glass of cold milk instead of a high-octane pit crew, coming in well below the current F1 weight limit.
A crossover episode: Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli is itching to ditch his F1 seat (temporarily) for a GT drive alongside Max Verstappen. Both share a massive soft spot for GT racing, with Antonelli already requesting a Nordschleife test to prep for a potential tag-team effort. Verstappen is hitting the Nürburgring 24 Hours this May in a Mercedes-AMG GT3, paving the way for a partnership that would turn the sportscar world upside down. It’s the high-stakes collab fans have been waiting for since Antonelli’s maiden win in China.
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SIM RACING SNIPPETS
Virtual engines roar: the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship kicks off at DreamHack Birmingham this March with 50,000 fans expected. Nine official teams will battle at the NEC before moving to a permanent new home in Biggin Hill for the rest of the season.
Goggles on soon: Assetto Corsa Rally is fast-tracking native VR support, though online multiplayer is currently cutting in line. The small dev team is working steadily on the immersive update, but they aren't ready to drop a firm release date just yet.
Two wheel speedsters: MotoGP 26 drops April 29 with a physics overhaul and dynamic ratings that shift based on real-world results. Featuring a new 3D paddock career mode, the game hits PS5, PC, and the Nintendo Switch 2 for day-one racing action.
MOTORSPORTS REPORT
Porsche rules the airfield: Felipe Nasr secured a 1-2 sweep for Porsche Penske at Sebring, surviving late restarts and teammate drama. Antonio Fuoco snatched a wild GTD win on the final lap, sealing a dominant Florida performance for the German brand.
Desert legends return: Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa just re-upped its 40-year bond with the SA Rally-Raid Championship. The 2026 season starts this May in the Western Cape, proving the legendary Hilux range isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Loose lips sink ships: Daniel Dye is on the sidelines after a Whatnot livestream clip went viral for the wrong reasons. The NASCAR Truck Series driver was suspended for mocking IndyCar’s David Malukas, proving that the garage is always watching.
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MEMBER FEATURE
Eric Kunz’s Climb to the Top
Most 17-year-olds are worried about their prom date; Eric Kunz was worried about his corner entry. Since first strapping into a cockpit, the Toronto native hasn’t just been driving across North America—he’s been collecting hardware and rewriting his own ceiling.
Kunz is currently the man to beat in the northern latitudes. After clinching the 2024 Sports Car Championship Canada TCA title, he’s transitioned his talents into a second year of TC America with Ricca Autosport and Hyundai. It’s a career trajectory that looks less like a steady climb and more like a rocket launch.
The Long Game
But TCA is just the warmup. Kunz has his sights set on the heavy hitters: IMSA and the WEC. He’s playing the long game, treating every weekend in the Hyundai as a case study in high-pressure execution. His roadmap is clear:
Scale the Ladder: Transition from touring cars to the global endurance stage.
Consistency: Building on last year’s momentum to become a fixture in professional paddocks.
Beyond the Paddock
Off the track, the competitive itch doesn't stop. Whether he’s navigating the complexities of Magic The Gathering or grinding through a gaming session, Kunz is a strategist at heart. His only real struggle? Breaking 90 on the golf course. Hey, even a champion needs a handicap to keep things humble.
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SRN RECAP AND UNFILTERED THOUGHTS
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