Denny Hamlin stopped by Richmond Raceway’s iRacing simulator to turn some laps and share some tips with the next generation of racers. Perhaps Hamlin’s training inspired Kevin Harvick to celebrate his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory at Michigan with son Keelan in the passenger seat.
Now, @dennyhamlin gets behind-the-wheel of our @iRacing simulator! He’s even giving a few pointers to the next generation.#KidsDriveNASCAR pic.twitter.com/NO0XIIN4J1
— Richmond Raceway (@RichmondRaceway) August 7, 2018
Speaking of #KidsDriveNASCAR …
Now Owen’s getting in some @iRacing time at the Kid Zone! pic.twitter.com/F7hDdFegtw
— Shop Kyle Larson (@ShopKyleLarson) August 8, 2018
With the NASCAR Xfinity Series racing at Mid-Ohio this past weekend, it meant drivers preparing for the road course on iRacing, much like last week as drivers prepped for Watkins Glen. Rookie Alex Labbé challenged iRacers to beat his fast time around the course.
Hey @iRacing fellows, here’s a small challenge. 1:27.555 in a class B fixed official server!! @NASCAR_Xfinity pic.twitter.com/U5D6K77N9F
— Alex Labbe (@AlexLabbe36) August 9, 2018
Labbé ended up placing ninth at Mid-Ohio – his best career finish.
Fellow Xfinity Series driver Daniel Hemric showed how he gets around Mid-Ohio, too. Hemric finished third in Saturday’s race.
.@DanielHemric takes us through the winding turns of @Mid_Ohio in our @iRacing rig. 🔀#iRacing | #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/sbuhyaocY2
— RCR (@RCRracing) August 9, 2018
It appears former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Miguel Paludo started feeling the itch to up his game in iRacing and shared some shots of his sweet new setup, complete with an MPI wheel not unlike those used in actual NASCAR race cars.
Got my @NASCAR dash installed and my @MPI_INNOVATIONS steering wheel set up.🖥
• @iRacing #iracing #simulator pic.twitter.com/LFkG6ABVDL— Miguel Paludo (@miguelpaludo) August 10, 2018
I have a love hate relationship with @iRacing 🙃
— Robby Lyons (@RLRacing2) August 13, 2018
I feel you, Robby.
NASCAR PEAK ANTIFREEZE iRACING SERIES UPDATE
Keegan Leahy, racing in his first full-time season, outright dominated at Pocono Raceway on Tuesday, leading 85 of 100 laps. Despite racing at the “Tricky Triangle,” the race went green for the final 90 laps.
Keegan Leahy wins for the third time this @iRacing season in historic fashion 🏆 : https://t.co/ZpJ9O7JwLP pic.twitter.com/kS4gRlxcK0
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 9, 2018
With his victory, Leahy jumped to second in points behind Ray Alfalla after Bobby Zalenski finished a disappointing 32nd. Two races – including next Tuesday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway – remain before the series playoffs begin.
iRACING PAINT SCHEMES OF THE WEEK
Brantley Roden painted Brett Moffitt’s race-winning truck from Michigan Saturday.
If you’re a Team Penske fan, take a look at Tyler King’s re-creation of the team’s Xfinity Series Snap-On Tools Ford Mustang.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
We’ve all been here at the end of a work day, right?
"They say you cut the course, you need to slow down to give up the time gained."
Leaving the office on a Friday like: pic.twitter.com/6wgyGuGyyO
— iRacing (@iRacing) August 10, 2018