Wide World of eSports: iRacing season opener, PEAK iRacing Series drivers give advice, and the real Dale Jr.?
That can’t be Dale …
A driver in a random iRacing session named Dale Earnhardt Jr.? It can’t be, can it?
Got to run laps with @DaleJr last night. Didnt talk to him just thought it was cool he was running in my lobby! @iRacing pic.twitter.com/JZqkWhyzxY
— Sketchy Ninja (@SketchyNinja3) February 13, 2019
It was just a guy with that as their gamer tag
— John Sweda (@Xl_Truth_lX) February 13, 2019
No that was me
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 13, 2019
Yeah. On @iRacing the names are real.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 13, 2019
No better way to confirm it was Dale Jr. than from the man himself. Plus, his former spotter TJ Majors hanging out in the session might have given it away, too.
Novak wins PEAK iRacing Series opener
Roush Fenway Racing’s Zack Novak claimed the first round of the 2019 eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series in a thrilling side-by-side finish with Jimmy Mullis of Richmond Raceway eSports.
What a way to start off the @iRacing eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series season! Zack Novak takes home the win in the @oscarmayer Mustang! pic.twitter.com/iHnGgSrqpC
— Roush Fenway Racing (@roushfenway) February 13, 2019
Perhaps Novak, the reigning eNASCAR Ignite Series champion, can teach his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series counterpart Ricky Stenhouse Jr. a thing or two about sim racing.
Now it’s time for some simulator fun @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/JHLcdmwy0c
— Roush Fenway Racing (@roushfenway) February 13, 2019
And, yes, Mike Davis, the competition is real.
I am watching a live @iRacing race on YouTube. And with 10 to go, I feel a tinge of nervousness. I don’t even know who I am anymore.
— Mike Davis (@MikeDavis88) February 13, 2019
Proud of @JRMotorsports drivers @MikeConti5 and Brad Davies for top 10 finishes in tonight’s @NASCAR @iRacing event @DISupdates. Was a great race to watch. Going to be a fun season. https://t.co/bKUaNfaXYV
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 13, 2019
There’s the checkered flag! @RyanLuza takes 6th place at the 2019 eNASCAR @iRacing PEAK Antifreeze Series and @TimmyHillRacer finishes 18th!
Amazing job from all the racers! pic.twitter.com/NlgIfuFxiH
— FlipSid3 Tactics (@FlipSid3Tactics) February 13, 2019
Not one, but TWO top five finishes in @iRacing tonight for our drivers @NickOttinger and @Christian_C37! https://t.co/uRyK2nToPp
— JTG Daugherty Racing (@JTGRacing) February 13, 2019
Final lap from Four-Time’s view
Daytona wasn’t kind to Ray Alfalla in his debut with Wood Brothers Racing. After a single-car crash midway through the race, Alfalla chronicled his ascent to finish 19th on a wild green-checkered finish.
We had a hectic last lap in the #eNASCAR @iRacing Series last night lol https://t.co/nvSfrLSozU
— Ray Alfalla (@rayalfalla) February 13, 2019
Sunoco joins Richmond Raceway eSports
Even though you don’t need race fuel to make a car move in the virtual world, Sunoco Racing has partnered with Richmond Raceway eSports.
The official fuel of @NASCAR is now the official fuel of @RReSports, too! We welcome @SunocoRacing as the naming rights sponsor of our entire #RReSports platform.
| https://t.co/YOlaKxwz59 pic.twitter.com/J6E3MCgtWK
— Richmond Raceway (@RichmondRaceway) February 15, 2019
PEAK iRacing Series rookie Malik Ray will sport the Sunoco colors and the No. 90 in honor of Richmond native and former NASCAR team owner Junie Donlavey.
Awesome to see @RichmondRaceway and @SunocoRacing support @nascar eSports and @iRacing. https://t.co/qGZ7e3rFya
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) February 15, 2019
Richmond Raceway eSports drivers visit the Daytona 500
Continuing an eventful week for Richmond Raceway eSports, drivers Jimmy Mullis and Malik Ray visited the Daytona 500, spending some time teaching fans about iRacing.
Learning from the best!@MalikRay90 teaching our fans the finer points of @iRacing! #RReSports@SunocoRacing | @SimSeats pic.twitter.com/W3eEnQqfAA
— Richmond Raceway eSports (@RReSports) February 16, 2019
Our iRacers are having a little bit of fun at their first #DAYTONA500. @jmullisracing | @MalikRay90 pic.twitter.com/YqHswaRLsw
— Richmond Raceway (@RichmondRaceway) February 17, 2019
We made it! Such an incredible experience already here in Daytona Beach for the #Daytona500! This wouldn’t be possible without the amazing people at @SunocoRacing and @RichmondRaceway. If you’re here come see myself and @MalikRay90 tomorrow and Sunday at the Sunoco Injector! pic.twitter.com/QFgRaog5Cj
— Jimmy Mullis (@jmullisracing) February 16, 2019
Valentine’s Ray
The defending and four-time eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series champion sent his best wishes for Valentine’s Day last week.
you don’t always have to finish first #ValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/raBkZTOmzM
— Ray Alfalla (@rayalfalla) February 14, 2019
Leveling the playing field
Sim racing has changed the way up-and-coming drivers can showcase their skills, as evidenced by NASCAR driver and iRacing team owner Parker Kligerman’s interaction with a fan and eSports hopeful.
Met a big racing fan who works at target here in Daytona tonight. He is also a very dedicated @iRacing racer.
He said “I hope to be driving for your eSports team one day” @BurtKligEsports
I was amazed. #eSports lowering the barrier of entry to pro status in this sport.
— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) February 14, 2019
Heat Pro League Showcase Races continue
Last week, the eNASCAR Heat Pro League continued its Showcase Race series ahead of the series draft in March — this time, racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Xfinity Series cars. Competitors looked to demonstrate their racecraft skills in hopes of catching the eye of a real Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series team.
Started 17th, Finished 5th. Proved in showcase 2 that I can work my way through the field! #eNASCARHeat @TeamHendrick @JoeGibbsRacing @JRMotorsports https://t.co/rK0Dcm3Weu
— PS4Jobes19 (@PS4Jobes19) February 15, 2019
#eNASCARHeat Pro League showcase race 2 @CLTMotorSpdwy in the @NASCAR_Xfinity We got caught early in a mess and had to restart in the back. Strategy time! Ended up 4th in my @JoeGibbsRacing Toyota! Click link to watch full race https://t.co/Nq7lI3ykGu Next week @MartinsvilleSwy
— D4Cjrhorn (@D4Cjrhorn) February 17, 2019
Started 14th in the Group A showcase race for Xbox last night. I got caught in some of the early wrecks but managed to avoid the late race ones and pulled off a 4th place finish. On to Martinsville next Wednesday! #eNASCARHeat #eNASCARHeatProLeague @704NASCARHeat @ScottColeShow
— Jose Ruiz (@joeyruiz916) February 14, 2019
After a rough couple races getting caught up in others messes I gotta have a strong run at Martinsville #eNASCARHeat
— ONFIRERCN18 (@onfirercn18) February 18, 2019
The next Showcase Race takes place Wednesday at Martinsville Speedway in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series-style trucks.
iRacing Paint Schemes of the Week
Erik Le brought Natalie Decker’s unfortunately short-lived truck to life for iRacing.
JR Motorsports graphic designer Jordan Erickson ported the design from Noah Gragson’s No. 9 Xfinity Series Chevrolet to the virtual screen.
iRacing Video of the Week
Check out the highlight reel of the PEAK iRacing Series opening race at Daytona, culminating in an exciting finish.
NASCAR Heat 3 Video of the Week
The second eNASCAR Heat Pro League Showcase Race featured the top eSports racers competing in the Xfinity Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Catch the recap from 704 Games:
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