DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2020) – NASCAR and iRacing today announced the longest-running officially sanctioned esports racing series will return for its 12th season with an increased championship purse, new teams and an elevated playoff format to conclude an 18-race schedule, which will mirror some of the real-life NASCAR schedule enhancements.
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NASCAR, iRacing Announce Return of eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Jan. 26, 2021) – After a historic debut season that set the high watermark in viewership for televised esports programming, the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series is set to return in 2021.
Read MoreStewart-Haas eSports Announces Drivers for 2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Jan. 12, 2021) – Stewart-Haas eSports, the simracing extension of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), has named its two drivers for the 2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series – Dylan Duval and Graham Bowlin. Duval returns to Stewart-Haas eSports for a second straight season. The 25-year-old from Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the first Canadian iRacing winner in series history, taking the checkered flag at virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2016. Duval has made 93 starts in his eight-year career, scoring nine top-five and 25 top-10 finishes while earning a best points…
Read MoreTrack Talk – Thompson Speedway Has Three Upcoming Virtual iRaces / Strong List of Modifieds Already Entered for New Smyrna
THOMPSON, Conn. — Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park will come to virtual life three times during the winter months, as a new iRacing series will give drivers and fans a chance to prepare for the 2021 season. In a series promoted by Souza Media, full-time Modified, Late Model & Super Late Model drivers from across New England will compete in three different races — including the virtual historic Thompson 300 — with one-race in January, another in February and a final in March. The series will help preview the real-life season at…
Read MoreFIREDISC® Cookers Partners With IceBox Pickup Throwdown iRacing Truck Series
HOUSTON, TEXAS, May 12, 2020 — FIREDISC® Cookers is excited to announce its partnership with the IceBox Pickup Throwdown iRacing Truck Series. On May 7th, FIREDISC® presented Round 3 of the eSports streaming series – FIREDISC 100 at Michigan International Speedway. “We are thrilled to be an official partner of the IceBox Pickup Throwdown iRacing Truck Series,” said Griff Jaggard, President and Co-Founder of FIREDISC®. “The popularity of eSports is on the rise, especially in a time where traditional sports leagues are postponed or even canceled. We are excited to sponsor such an awesome eSports streaming series and look forward to this continued partnership.” The IceBox Pickup Throwdown iRacing Truck Series is a five race…
Read MoreeNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Coverage Resources and News & Notes – Virtual North Wilkesboro Speedway
eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Next Race: North Wilkesboro 160 The Place: Virtual North Wilkesboro Speedway The Date: Saturday, May 9 The Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: FOX (where available and subject to change), FS1 and FOX Sports App Distance: 160 laps Wrapping up the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series at North Wilkesboro With one more weekend until NASCAR returns to the real track, drivers and fans are continuing to turn to the virtual world of iRacing to see some of the best racing competition around. This weekend’s race at…
Read MoreFriday Night Thunder TONIGHT From Virtual Martinsville Speedway
Friday Night Thunder The Place: Virtual Martinsville Speedway The Date: Friday, May 8 The Time: 8 p.m. ET Online: enascar.com/live, NASCAR’s YouTube Channel Distance: Four heat races – 10 laps each; one LCQ – 15 laps; Main Event – 125 laps Friday Night Thunder at virtual Martinsville Speedway With such a big response from competitors to join the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, NASCAR and iRacing introduced Saturday Night Thunder in the beginning of April to allow drivers from all series to compete on the platform during the real-time racing postponement…
Read MoreeNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational at Talladega | NASCAR ON FOX HIGHLIGHTS
Full highlight’s from Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational at Talladega SuperSpeedway #NASCARonFOX #NASCAR #iRacingSeries #TalladegaSuperspeedway #eNASCAR
Read MoreRCR Event Preview – Virtual Talladega Superspeedway
Richard Childress Racing at Talladega Superspeedway … Richard Childress began his driving career at Talladega Superspeedway in 1969 and is in a tie for the most all-time car owner victories at the storied Alabama-based race track with 12 NASCAR Cup Series wins. He also owns two additional wins at the track as a car owner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the ARCA Racing Series. This weekend marks a new chapter for RCR at Talladega Superspeedway with the organization’s first attempt at the track in a virtual race. The Format … NASCAR,…
Read MoreTalladega Invitational Advance – Daniel Suárez Taking CommScope Toyota to ‘Dega
Details: • Race: GEICO 70 (Round 5) • Series: eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series • Time/Date: 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday, April 26 • Location: Virtual Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-mile oval) • Distance: 70 laps (186.2 miles) Where to Watch: • FOX network • Announcers: Jeff Gordon, Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds, with in-race commentary from Clint Bowyer. • FS1 (DIRECTV Channel 219 and Dish Channel 150) • FOX Sports app • FOX Sports Racing for fans in Canada DYK?: • We Need a Bigger Podium: Last Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race from virtual Richmond Raceway had 971,000 viewers tune in to the simulcast…
Read MoreKYLE BUSCH eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Talladega Advance
Details: • Event: GEICO 70 (Round 5) • Series: eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series • Time/Date: 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday, March 29 • Location: Virtual Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway (2.66-mile oval) • Distance: 70 laps (186.2 miles) Where to Watch: • FOX network • Announcers: Jeff Gordon, Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds, with in-race commentary from Clint Bowyer. • FS1 (DIRECTV Channel 219 and Dish Channel 150) • FOX Sports Go app • FOX Sports Racing for fans in Canada DYK?: • We Need a Bigger Podium: Last Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race from virtual Richmond Raceway had 971,000 viewers tune in to the…
Read MoreSim As It Ever Was: Harvick, Almirola, Bowyer and Custer Together Again On Track at Virtual Talladega
Details: • Race: GEICO 70 (Round 5) • Series: eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series • Time/Date: 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday, April 26 • Location: Virtual Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-mile oval) • Distance: 70 laps (186.2 miles) Where to Watch: • FOX network • Announcers: Jeff Gordon, Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds, with in-race commentary from Clint Bowyer. • FS1 (DIRECTV Channel 219 and Dish Channel 150) • FOX Sports app • FOX Sports Racing for fans in Canada • Twitch.tv/StewartHaaseSports DYK?: • We Need a Bigger Podium: Last Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race from virtual Richmond Raceway had 971,000 viewers tune in to the…
Read MoreDiBenedetto Says Race Will Be Virtual Equivalent of a Real Cup Event at Talladega.
Matt DiBenedetto, driving the No. 21 Built To Lend a Hand Ford Mustang in Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race at the virtual Talladega Superspeedway, said the race likely will be the virtual equivalent of a real Cup event at Talladega.
Read MoreK-LOVE to Serve as Primary Sponsor for Michael McDowell at Virtual Talladega
MCDOWELL ON VIRTUAL TALLADEGA: “It feels good to be back iRacing for this Sunday’s Pro Invitational Series race at virtual Talladega Superspeedway and to be able to help provide some entertainment for the millions of NASCAR fans around the world during this time of continued uncertainty. “I’m really excited to have my longtime partner, K-LOVE back on board the No. 34 Ford Mustang. Especially in a time like right now, when we’re all in this together, experiencing quarantine and the Coronavirus. K-LOVE is all about spreading hope through their positive…
Read MoreBerry’s Bullets to Partner with John Hunter Nemechek for Talladega iRacing Event. Nemechek Talks Benefits of iRacing
NEMECHEK TALKS iRACING EVENTS “I think we all knew when we started the Pro Invitational Series, this was going to be a series that was meant to fill the gap that we currently have while we’re not on the real track. But, at the same time, if you take a group of highly competitive people and put them on a national stage like FOX, it’s going to get serious. And, we’re racing for our partners, too. We may not be getting paid, but there is pride. “I think it’s been…
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