The Lone Road iRacing Podcast

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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 success and disaster.
In this episode:
🏁 Why promoted drivers often face unexpected challenges
🏁 The psychology behind demotion and recovery
🏁 What makes certain drivers dangerous during Week 1
🏁 How smart iRacers survive the opening weeks of a new season
🏁 Why patience often beats outright speed
🏁 How to use Week 1 to build a successful season
Plus, this week's iRacing Agony Uncle tackles one of the most requested topics in sim racing:
🔧 Car Setups
 Third-party setup services 
 VRS vs Garage 61 vs Coach Dave 
 Building your own setups 
 Weather and temperature changes 
 Which setup adjustments matter most 
Whether you're celebrating promotion, recovering from demotion or simply trying to survive Turn One, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you start Season 3 strongly.
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Why do so many iRacers feel stuck?
Whether you're sitting at 1,200 iRating, 2,500 iRating or even higher, almost every driver eventually reaches a plateau where progress slows, motivation drops and improvement becomes harder to find.
In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, host Guy Robertson explores the world of the iRacing midfield. We discuss why drivers become trapped, the psychology behind plateaus, burnout, confidence, racecraft, real-life commitments and what the fastest drivers do differently.
We also explore whether escaping the midfield should even be the goal, and why some of the best racing experiences happen right in the middle of the pack.
🏁 Why drivers get stuck
 🏁 Burnout and taking a break from iRacing
 🏁 The psychology of improvement
 🏁 Racecraft vs outright speed
 🏁 What front runners do differently
 🏁 Practical ways to improve
 🏁 Why the midfield is where the stories live
Plus this week's iRacing Agony Uncle:
"How do I know when I'm ready to move on from the Mazda MX-5?"
Whether you're a rookie or a veteran with thousands of races under your belt, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest discussion for every iRacer.
#iRacing #SimRacing #MazdaMX5 #Racecraft #iRating #SimRacer #GT4 #Formula4 #OnlineRacing

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The latest iRacing Development Update has arrived and there is plenty to discuss!
In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, host Guy Robertson takes a deep dive into the biggest announcements from the May 2026 Development Update, including the arrival of Dirt AI, the brand-new Formula Vee, the BMW M2 Racing car, UI improvements and what these changes could mean for the future of iRacing.
Then we tackle one of the biggest debates in sim racing:
Which continent has the best race tracks?
Europe, North America, Oceania, Asia, South America or Africa?
From Spa and the Nürburgring to Bathurst, Suzuka and Road America, we explore what truly makes a great racing circuit and ask listeners to vote for their favourite continent.
Finally, in this week's iRacing Agony Uncle, we answer a listener question about buying content. How much content do you really need? Should you buy every new release? Or focus on mastering the cars and tracks you already own?
🏁 Dirt AI Discussion
 🏁 New Formula Vee Analysis
 🏁 BMW M2 Racing Review
 🏁 Best Racing Continents Debate
 🏁 iRacing Agony Uncle
 🏁 Sim Racing Advice & Community Discussion
Let us know in the comments:
👉 Which development update excites you most?
 👉 Which continent has the best race tracks?
 👉 What has been your best iRacing purchase?
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DTM was once one of the most feared and respected racing championships in the world. Factory-backed monsters from Mercedes, Audi and BMW battled wheel-to-wheel in a series known for aggressive racing, huge crowds and brutal touring cars.
So what happened?
Why did DTM almost collapse… and can the new official DTM Series on iRacing help bring it back to life?
In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy Robertson explores:
🏁 The golden era of DTM
🏁 Why the championship nearly disappeared
🏁 The controversial move to GT3
🏁 Why modern DTM still matters
🏁 How successful DTM could become on iRacing
PLUS this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle:
“Am I racing the cars I love… or the cars everyone tells me I should race?”A huge discussion about sim racing identity, burnout, iRating pressure and why fun sometimes disappears from online racing.
🎧 27 minutes of sim racing discussion, motorsport history and iRacing chat.
Sponsored by Outlap Shop
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#iRacing #DTM #SimRacing #GT3 #Motorsport #TouringCars #SimRacingPodcast #TheLoneRoadiRacingPodcast
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What started as “just gaming” has become one of the biggest shifts in modern motorsport.
This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy Robertson explores the incredible rise of sim racers becoming real-world racing drivers.
We deep dive into the legendary stories of:
 Jann Mardenborough 
 James Baldwin 
…and discuss how platforms like iRacing have changed motorsport forever.
Can sim racing genuinely prepare drivers for real racing?
 What skills transfer?
 What absolutely doesn’t?
 Could an ordinary iRacer ever make the jump?
We also discuss:
 🏁 Racecraft & consistency
 🏁 Pressure & mindset
 🏁 Fitness & real-world challenges
 🏁 Esports pathways
 🏁 Motorsport opportunities for everyday racers
 🏁 The emotional connection between sim racing and real racing
Plus this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle:
“Am I too old to try real-world motorsport?”🎧 The Lone Road iRacing Podcast with Guy Robertson.
#iRacing #SimRacing #Motorsport #GTAcademy #JannMardenborough #JamesBaldwin #SimToReal #LeMans #Esports #RacingGames
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