Best IRacing Podcasts (2025)

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iRacing Race Strategy – Knowing When NOT to Race 15:21

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! Race strategy isn’t about pit stops — it’s about patience. This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we dive deep into race strategy across short tracks, normal road circuits, and long-form monsters like the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Using a real-world example from this week’s MX-5 races at the Nordschleife, …

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Race To The Summit - Episode 0514 2:13:50

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On today’s show we catch up with the resident alien Robby Swan, is motion and static monitors correct?, an update on the Asetek sale, need a triple screen DDU?, 2026 eNASCAR Coke Series updates, one week in and two patches already, tell you why you need to turn off the racing line and we take a look back at 2025 and a look toward 2026.So sit back, …

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Locked On iRacing | V8 Vets Season 25 Wrap, Split 3 Promotion, Adelaide Street Circuit & Mental Health Check-In 52:18

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In this solo episode of Locked On iRacing, I cover a wide range of topics — from real-world events to sim racing updates — in one of the most personal episodes I’ve recorded so far. I open the show with a brief and somber reflection on the Bondi shooting, before speaking honestly about my current mental health and where things are at right now. Fro…

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Talking Ops with Don Irace - Remote Dispatching 1:05:41

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So where exactly is the dispatcher? If you're looking for a truly prototypical experience and have your railroad dispatched from afar, this episode is for you. Don Irace shares how, together with a friend, came with a way to keep the friend involved with his railroad despite a move out of state, and how that enhanced the operating experience. Don s…

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ATLP Rewind - Creating More Realistic Industries with Kevin Tully - November 26, 2024 1:13:23

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released November 26, 2024 Ever been to someone's layout and said "I have that exact kit!" Perhaps it's time to make your layout industries unique to you and your layout with a more prototypical approach. Kevin Tully of Tully Models tells us how, from learning more about industries such as grain and feed mills, then taking …

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iRacing Season 4 2025 Reflection & Season 1 2026 Goals 27:03

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! Every new iRacing season starts with optimism — and often ends in frustration. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy reflects on Season 4 2025, analysing over 200 race starts, where iRating was gained and lost, and how mental damage from weak weeks can quietly derail performance. This episode al…

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ATLP Rewind - Justin Michell and The Santa Fe Surf Line - December 3, 2024 1:02:11

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ATLP Rewind - Episode Originally Released December 3, 2024 It's a pure joy to meet modelers from around the globe and explore their why. On this episode, we're introduced to Justin Mitchell from Sydney, Australia who, from a young age, has been fascinated with the Santa Fe and is recreating the 1950's Surf Line. Justin tells us how, from thousands …

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Widget Factory - Episode 0513 1:53:43

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On today’s show we will cover the new build and what’s happening in Week 13, attempt to catch-up up on way too much hardware, see which iRacer is now a World Champion, dig into the 2026 iRacing Special Events Calendar and which hardware company is facing a take over.So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers Lounge Podcas…

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Week 13 on iRacing – The Pros, Cons, New Content & Hidden Dangers Explained 21:58

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! Welcome to The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, and this week we’re diving deep into one of the most chaotic and exciting moments in the iRacing calendar: Week 13. This episode covers everything you need to know: ⏵ The pros & cons of Week 13 ⏵ All the NEW content in the season update ⏵ The truth about SR and iRating …

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The Overclocking Perspective, Should You Overclock Your Sim Rig? 58:35

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Big patch energy meets practical rig wisdom. We kick off with the long-awaited Assetto Corsa Evo 0.4 update and why it’s more than a car-and-track drop. From the Ferrari SF25 and F40 to BMW M8 and M3, Road Atlanta, Monza, Oulton Park, and multiple Nürburgring layouts, there’s plenty to tempt you back. The real headline is the depth: improved tire d…

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ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision Ops with Sammy Carlile - November 12, 2024 1:03:18

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released November 12, 2024 It's been nearly two years to the day since we last had Sammy Carlile on Around The Layout Podcast and considering the amazing amount of things to talk about with his Santa Fe Hereford Subdivision, that's completely unacceptable! Making up for lost time, he's our guest for this month's Talking Ops…

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iRacing Leftovers - Episode 0512 2:07:35

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On today’s show, North America’s first Sim Expo is returning for 2026, see what separates you from pro sim racers, possible Simucube 2 updates and Simucube 3 woes, are you willing to buy sim gear from Temu?, Smoke was throwing elbows, an updated FOV guide and it’s Week 12 so you know what is around the corner……So sit back, relax and join us on the …

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Adelaide, Miami & the Porsche 992.2 — iRacing’s Biggest New Arrivals Explained 24:54

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! 🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE — Three MAJOR Additions Coming to iRacing 🚨 This week, The Lone Road iRacing Podcast delivers a full 25-minute breakdown covering: 🏁 Adelaide Street Circuit • Iconic history • Why it's one of the toughest street tracks in motorsport • A detailed simulated lap to help you prepare 🌴 Miami In…

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Scotty Rankin Unfiltered: V8 Supercars Finals, F1 Qatar Drama & Sim Racing | Locked On iRacing 1:53:01

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Join me for a massive 2-hour episode as I sit down with Simspeed TV and Logitech G Pro Invitational commentator Scotty Rankin for one of the best chats we’ve had on the show. We dive deep into Scotty’s huge year of commentary, the countless events he’s been part of, and what it was like joining me for the 2024 Bathurst 1000. Scotty also shares his …

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Todd Treaster & The NY,S&A Pittsburgh Division 1:06:40

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The saying is "go big or go home", but Todd Treaster went small so he could go big in his home. On this episode of Around The Layout, this Pennsylvania native and former railroader tells us how his passion for big railroading, spawned by childhood memories and his time working for Big Blue kept him laser focused and allowed him to build a collectio…

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How a 4th Monitor is used in Sim Racing 1:04:29

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A 24-hour race will test your pace, your patience, and your team. Ours did all three. We started P8 at Daytona in a stacked split and clawed to a proud P5—after an early high-speed spin, five minutes of repairs, and a long stretch nursing a bent car while refusing to fall out of the draft. The turning point came when the damage trickled away stop b…

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ATLP Rewind - Joey Giunto & The Penn Reading Industrial - October 29, 2024 1:08:09

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 29, 2024 They say that music can bring people together, and, in the case of Joey Giunto, it can also lead to meeting your model railroad mentor. On this episode of Around The Layout, Joey shares his model railroading journey and how a music gig led him to meeting a great friend and how they lifted each othe…

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Prototype Based Guardrails with Matthew Freix 58:04

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How do you prevent yourself from spending money on rolling stock you don't need? Matthew Freix returns to Around The Layout Podcast to share how he's developed guardrails by studying his prototype and making a commitment to sticking to a plan. Matt shares his research process and how it's helped him narrow his focus and stay on track. Later, we hea…

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iRacing: How can it become more realistic and Season 1 2026 announcements 27:49

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! In Part 1 of this week’s episode, we explore how iRacing could take realism to the next level. From visor fog in cold races to frost-covered kerbs, seasonal grass, and visible exhaust emissions, we break down features that could transform the feel of every lap. 🚦 Gear up, iRacers! In part 2 we dive deep into th…

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Massive Community Feedback, GR86 Chaos & V8 Vets Round 9 Recap | Locked On iRacing Podcast 46:26

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Welcome back to another episode of Locked On iRacing! 🏁 This week, Peter dives into a HUGE range of topics — from your comments across Spotify, YouTube and Facebook, to in-depth breakdowns of his week in iRacing, plus an important look at the Supercars Finals system and how the community really feels about it. We cover: 🔥 Community feedback on last…

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Inside iRacing’s 2026 Big Season One Update 1:21:38

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A polished rally sim lands, a free dirt rocket arrives, and iRacing doubles down on realism—so why are we still talking about sound? We kick off with AC Rally, a brutal but beautiful love letter to Richard Burns Rally that actually works out of the box. Then we dive into iRacing’s Season One plans: Adelaide and Miami join the track roster, Rockingh…

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ATLP Rewind - Layout Command Control 101 with Dave Barraza - October 22, 2024 51:47

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 22, 2024 Layout Command Control - it sounds cool, but what exactly is it? On this episode of ATLP, Dave Barraza tells us the basics of LCC, how the standard was developed and, most importantly, how it can help bring our layouts to life. Dave shares how he's using LCC on his layout and how it compares to the…

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Driving Turds - Episode 0511 2:04:03

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On today’s show we find out what is coming in the 2026 Season 1 iRacing build, ask, how low of an iRating have you seen?, find out what was fixed with the 2025 Season 4 patch 4, what are the best sim racing accessories under $80, help if you are deciding on which direct drive wheelbase to buy, more Black Friday deals and are we about to see a compl…

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Fixing Safety Rating: Outrageous Ideas That Might Actually Work #iracing 20:30

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! In this explosive episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we dive into one of the most heated topics in sim racing: Safety Rating. But this isn’t another “SR is broken” rant. Oh no. Today, we’re looking at 10 controversial, outrageous, and surprisingly logical ideas that could actually fix the Safety Rating s…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - November 2025 - Spring Creek Model Trains 50:43

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While some will argue that model railroad season is 12 months long, it's hard to deny that,when the weather gets colder, activity in the hobby heats up. On this month's What's Happening In Model Railroading, Mike and Jeff Zucker from Spring Creek Model Trains stop by to tell us how to properly prepare to head back to the train room, what's trending…

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Adelaide Is Coming! iRacing News + My V8 Vets Story So Far | Podcast Ep. 🏆 55:18

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Welcome back to the podcast! This week is a big one — both on track and in the sim. Here’s what we dive into 👇 I break down my season up to this point, including: • How the Thruxton Sprint round played out • The Mexico City National layout race and how strategy shook out • What’s working, what I still need to improve, and the mindset heading into t…

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Black Friday Sim Racing Deals You Shouldn’t Miss 58:56

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Two minutes of repair can change your whole 24-hour race plan. We kick off with a gritty Monza debrief: late to qualifying, a sausage curb roll that tagged the engine, triple stints through the night, and the math of half-tenths adding up until an hour later you’re on someone’s bumper. We explain how we stabilized, why consistency beat heroics, wha…

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ATLP Rewind - Talking Ops with Don Irace - Operations on the Canada Spokane and Pacific with Drew James 1:04:21

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 8, 2024 Drew James, owner of the Canada Spokane & Pacific, made his return to the ATLP studio, picking up where he left off from last July. Drew tells us about how the operations on his layout have evolved, his efforts to keep things fresh for his group of operators and answers the question, "why is there a…

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OvalHaulics Anonymous - Episode 0510 2:04:37

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On today’s show we will sit down with Richard Murtaugh, owner and setup builder for Premier Racing Setups, see if Daniel Morad can make you faster, do driving assits in iRacing make you faster?, beat the dead horse of Safety Rating again, tell you what Black Friday deals on hardware are already happening, does sim racing need to ditch USB? and How …

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🎄 The Top 20 Christmas Gifts Every iRacer Could Want – From Budget Gear to Dream Rigs 26:42

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for an iRacer or sim racing enthusiast? This week’s episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast unwraps 20 must-have gifts every virtual driver will love. From affordable accessories like SIM Hound racing socks and floor mats, to mid-range upgrades like the Logitech G923 and …

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Talking Ops with Don Irace - From Spectating To Operating with Lou DiRosso 1:05:42

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How does one build a solid foundation for an operations layout without even knowing? On this edition of Talking Ops with Don Irace, we find out how Lou DiRosso took his Conrail Boston Line layout from one where he watched memories of childhood railfanning and turned it into a fully interactive experience. Lou talks about the inspiration and help he…

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Episode 65: Console Mania! 29:29

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iRacing Downshift is back with an all-new episode! We get into the NASCAR 25 launch and our upcoming iRacing Arcade release, share the latest updates on our current eSports championships, and wrap things up with a little reminder on how Safety Rating works. Stay tuned for more content as we get closer to next month’s 2026 Season 1 build!…

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Chasing Immersion: When Hardware Becomes Motivation, Not Just Money 1:07:48

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A Porsche wheel shows up early, and everything changes. The moment we bolted on the VPG cup-style rim—with its lighter build, crisp stiffness, and tidy 70 mm adapter—the wheelbase came alive. More texture, more trust, and a real sense of what the car is doing made the first test laps feel like a new sim. With a 24-hour run at Monza on deck, we talk…

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ATLP Rewind - Ralph Heiss & The Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal - September 24, 2024 1:00:49

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released September 24, 2024 On this episode of Around The Layout, we head to New Jersey and talk to Ralph Heiss, owner of the Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal HO scale layout and frequent operator of quite a few great layouts in the Garden State. Ralph tells us how he got started in the hobby and how he was operating at great …

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21 Cents A Day Saves An iRacer - Episode 0509 1:57:23

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On today’s show we will close out the 2025 IRLP Fantasy NASCAR League, take a deep dive into the big problem with sim racing, which driver credits iRacing for his race finish at Phoenix, is there a fix coming for the current FPS issues?, what is Next Gen FFB?, Has Asetek left you confused, take a tour of Sim Lab’s warehouse and Black Friday deals a…

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Vintage Speed: The Top 10 Classic Cars iRacing Needs 27:15

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! Step back in time with this week’s The Lone Road iRacing Podcast as we explore the golden age of motorsport. Host Guy Robertson takes you on a journey through the top 10 vintage race cars that deserve a place in iRacing — from roaring 1960s F1 legends to iconic GTs that defined endurance racing. Before diving i…

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Kinzer Hurt & The First Coast Railroad 57:55

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If you're one of those who think the hobby is dying, have a listen to this podcast. In his early 20's, Kinzer Hurt is already making a big impact on the model railroading hobby with a smaller approach; shelf layouts of short line railroads that allow him to drill into super detailing and cover a variety of railroads he's come to admire through in-p…

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GT3: Because Not Everyone Wants To Lose An Arm In A Formula Car 54:37

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Ever wonder why GT3 seems to be everywhere—from ads and thumbnails to league banners—when F1 and prototypes steal the headlines on TV? We pull back the curtain on the class that grabbed sim racing by the scruff: approachable electronics, road-car glamor, and a deceptively high skill ceiling that keeps you grinding for tenths long after your first c…

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ATLP Rewind - The Art Of The Review with Ryan Crawford - October 1, 2024 1:01:13

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ATLP Rewind - Originally Released October 1, 2024 On this episode of Around The Layout Podcast, we talk to model railroad product reviewer and author Ryan Crawford. Ryan provides us with an inside look into his process for writing reviews, including the prototype research, evaluating details, and sharing what you need to know to make an educated pu…

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The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow - Episode 0508 1:56:34

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On today’s show, what is the truth about realism, physics and fun in sim racing, we’ll discuss more new hardware from the Sim Racing Expo, ask “Why is it never sunny in iRacing?”, have you ever wanted to stress test a wheel?, are seat haptics the next level of immersion? and see what pure racing art is.So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers …

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iRacing: Why iRacers Quit — And How to Keep the Spark Alive 20:49

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! Feeling burnt out on iRacing? You’re not alone. In this solo episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, host Guy Robertson dives deep into the reasons iRacers walk away — burnout, frustration, stagnation, and comparison — and how to reignite your passion for sim racing. Guy explores proven ways to reset your min…

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The Foreword To Freelance with Christopher Palmieri 1:02:04

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How does one create a model railroading story of their very own? On this episode of Around The Layout Podcast, we talk to Christopher Palmieri, one of the leading voices in the freelance model railroading community, and learn more about the freelance concept and how it can benefit those who aren't completely sold on a fully prototype approach. Chri…

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Sim Racing Expo 2025 Review 1:06:27

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Missed the Sim Racing Expo? We did too—so we gathered the biggest reveals, the honest impressions, and the practical takeaways that matter when you get back in the rig. From Fanatec’s podium DD and load cell pedals to SimLab’s DDX torque sync wheelbases, we talk about why expo testing is helpful yet imperfect, and where these products actually seem…

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2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part Three 1:10:41

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It's time for part three of our coverage of the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet in Greeley, Colorado. On this episode, we talk to Hank Stephens, Christopher Palmieri from Home Shops, Ken Zieska from Crossing Gate Podcast and Chris Palomarez from Intermountain Railway Co. Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/192 Thank you …

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Where Did My Frames Go? - Episode 0507 1:47:35

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On today’s show we will get you up to speed on the ADAC Sim Racing Expo, see if you have fallen into the iRating trap, Greg tries iRacing Arcade, there is another active shifter coming to the market, is Thermaltake really making sim gear, Sim Lab announces their new wheel base and does your DDU size really matter?So sit back, relax and join us on t…

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Introducing Brendon McDonough: An Aussie Voice Joins The Lone Road iRacing Podcast 56:00

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Comment on the show?..send me a text! The Lone Road iRacing Podcast takes a big step this week as host Guy Robertson introduces a new voice to the show — Brendon McDonough from Melbourne, Australia! In this relaxed, conversational episode, Guy and Brendon explore their shared passion for iRacing, dive deep into Australia’s most iconic tracks in the…

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What's Happening In Model Railroading - October 2025 - Tony Cook & Matthew Freix 1:19:41

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Put your prototype research to good use. That's what Matthew Freix is doing by contributing to the book Gateway Western - A Regional In Transitiion. Matt tells us what he's learned and what you can get out of this new book that is coming soon from White River Productions. Later, Ray and Tony discuss new products from Class One Model Works, Walthers…

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Simucube 3: Upgrades, Tradeoffs, And What Matters Most 1:17:43

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Ten hours of multi-class chaos at Petit Le Mans, countless laps in VR, and a belt tensioner that refuses to let us log off set the tone for a gear-heavy, detail-first conversation about where sim racing is going—and what’s worth your money right now. We start with why GTP racing grabbed us by the collar: how Porsche and Cadillac fight at the limit,…

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2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet Interviews - Part Two 55:51

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It's time for part two of our coverage of the 2025 Colorado Rail Proto Meet in Greeley, Colorado. On this episode, we talk to Greg McComas, Bill Schneider from Rapido, Rick Bacon and Bob Stears from Roka. Learn more about this episode on our website: aroundthelayout.com/191 Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply: htt…

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Be A Maverick - Episode 0506 2:00:16

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On today’s show we sit down with Brett Neupert from Maverick Simulations, find out what was fixed in the 2025 Season 4 Patch 3, is there something wrong with the trees, NASCAR 25 is out, with an AI spotter?, it’s Q4 and we have hardware galore being announced and can you feel the wind?So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iR…