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iRacers Lounge

iRacers Lounge
Iracing
NASCAR
Sim Racing
Sim Gaming Expo
Enascar Coke Series
Moza
Max Verstappen
Daytona 24
Indycar
Fanatec
Enascar
Motorsports Games
Caldwell Park
IMSA
Daytona 500
Sim Racing Expo
Sim Racing Community
NASCAR 25
Indy 500
GT3

This is the iRacers Lounge Podcast…. Featuring the latest iRacing news, driver interviews, race reviews, opinions, discussions, rumors and more…..

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On today’s show: 2026 Season 3 build teasers, Ascher Racing gets personal, new wheels from Cube Controls and Sim Lab?, five sim racing tips in five minutes, Laguna Seca melt down, more Nvidia news, ambient lighting made easy and a cure for your racin... more

On today’s show: we will recap the Charlotte Sim Racing Expo, why is IMSA now in eNASCAR?, what is James Baldwin up to?, more bad news from Nvidia, cable management to drool over, has MOZA nailed it with their latest wheels?, is the IMSA track select... more

We honor the passing of Kyle Busch, and many other iracing topics. David tells us how we won the Coke 600, and we seem to like Conspit’s Cute DDU. So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iT... more

On today’s show: 2026 Season 2 Patch 4 release notes, new scan requests for iRacing, ever hot swapped a wheel mid-race?, we are a week away from the Sim Racing Expo in Charlotte, we are spending Mike’s money again, an ambient lights tutorial, the boy... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Nivon
Community contributor referenced on the show
Community member
Episode: Hot Swapping - Episode 0532
Maximilian Mayer
Forum poster requesting iRacing to scan a GT500/GT300 car
Community member
Episode: Hot Swapping - Episode 0532
Chad Mignese
Creator of Ultimate Hardware Spreadsheet
Independent reviewer
Episode: Hot Swapping - Episode 0532
Sarah Nochey
Video creator for driving safety content
Ad Council collaboration
Episode: Hot Swapping - Episode 0532
Daniel Handover
Representative from Trophy AI, focused on AI-driven driver coaching
Trophy AI
Episode: Trophi with an i - Episode 0528
Matt Susano
A musician with a track featured in a NASCAR video game.
Episode: Up in Smoke - Episode 0520
Marius Pretorius
Founder of Sim Team Architect, sim racing enthusiast
Sim Team Architect
Episode: Ringfarmer - Episode 0518
Brandon Evans
Setup builder and sim racing enthusiast with ties to NASCAR through his father
Premier Setups
Episode: Snowball Slop - Episode 0516
Scott Perfetti
Setup builder and sim racing veteran
Premier Setups
Episode: Snowball Slop - Episode 0516

Hosts

Mike Ellis
Host of iRacers Lounge; long-time presenter with extensive involvement in show and community.
Brad Wrenn
Co-host and regular contributor; central to show discussions and community debates.
Greg Hecktus
Co-host; regular contributor with a practical hardware and setup angle.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • great pod

    Liked it the most when they mentioned my forum post about rain ovals in the last episode. But all in all a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OPfeiffer1
    United States10 months ago
  • BORING

    Put this on if your trying to sleep

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LaCroix Police
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best sim racing show

    I love the show. Very impartial positions from the hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LA-Matrix
    Canadaa year ago
  • Nice pcast.

    Keep up the awesomeness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sirfishalot.
    United States2 years ago
  • Good for Info about iracing in a copy and paste format. They've been around a while and are consistent. Audio quality could use some work

    Podcast Addict
    3
    SirGroves
    2 years ago

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Community-readouts and gear discussions are a consistent strength for engagement.
Listeners praise the show for informative iRacing content and impartial hosts.
Sound levels and audio balance are common technical complaints.

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Talking Points

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Ringfarmer - Episode 0518
Q: Marius, what brought you to iRacing, and how did you hear about it?
Marius tested a rig of a friend in 2019 and was drawn into the world of sim racing from his background in racing games like Gran Turismo.
OvalHaulics Anonymous - Episode 0510
Q: What brought you to iRacing the first time and how did you first hear about it?
Richard explains that he initially hated iRacing because he was devoted to R Factor, but eventually tried iRacing and made the switch.
#allclassesmatter - Episode 0473
Q: What does Max Verstappen think about sim racing competition?
He believes the competition in sim racing can be just as hard, or even harder, than winning in real life.
Purrfect Race - Episode 0469
Q: Which series do you normally run?
Mostly just leagues, honestly.
Strong Finishes - Episode 0464
Q: How do you feel about the overall event for the top split?
The top split went really, really well, and we didn't have any major calamities or anything like that.

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Frequently Asked Questions About iRacers Lounge

What is iRacers Lounge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A casual, gear-forward show focused on iRacing and the broader sim-racing ecosystem. Across episodes, the hosts cover news, hardware updates, software features, race results, and community chatter, often weaving in in-depth setup tips, gear debates, and sponsor/expo news. The mix of practical how-tos, industry commentary, and guest interviews keeps the conversation accessible for both newcomers and long-time sim-racers, with a noticeable emphasis on iRacing, hardware trends, and race-week narratives. Noteworthy traits include a willingness to read community posts and forums for discussion, frequent expo/industry event mentions, and a candid, banter-rich host dynamic that can swing between technical deep-dives and lighthearted banter. Potent... more

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7. Marius Pretorius
8. Brandon Evans

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