The Lone Road iRacing Podcast

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Are you fast... but struggling to finish races? In this week's episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , I share an email from a listener that completely changed the direction of this week's show. It sparked a look back at my own Season 2 statistics, and what I discovered surprised even me. 267 race starts. 15 wins. 168 Top Five finishes. The number...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! What does it really take to build and lead an iRacing community? In this special interview episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , I sit down with James from JP Broadcasting for one of the most open and honest conversations we've ever had on the show. We discuss the reality of running leagues, broadcasting live iRacing events, building a thriving Disco...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Why do some iRacers consistently gain positions despite not being the fastest drivers on track? In this week's episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we're diving deep into one of the most important and misunderstood skills in sim racing: Racecraft . We'll explore what racecraft really is, why some incredibly fast drivers still struggle in ra...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! 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 ba...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! 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...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! 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 c...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! 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...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! 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 mo...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , Guy Robertson dives into the features and systems many iRacers feel are still missing from the sim. Why don’t official series use more true night racing?  Should rookie series include rain racing from day one?  Why doesn’t gravel feel more punishing in wet conditions?  Would a rookie mentor programme improve racecra...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Is iRacing finally getting a Career Mode… and could it transform the way we learn to race? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , we dive deep into what Career Mode could mean for new and experienced iRacers. From structured progression and racecraft development to the psychology behind better decision-making, this episode explores whether iRacing...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! What makes a great race track on iRacing? Is it iconic real-world circuits like Mount Panorama Circuit and Silverstone Circuit…  or is it something deeper like flow, overtaking opportunities, and race dynamics? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , we break down exactly what separates great tracks from frustrating ones. We explore:  Flow & rhy...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Why do you lose pace mid-race in iRacing… even when you’ve practiced? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , Guy Robertson dives into the real reason most iRacers lose positions —and it’s not speed. We explore:  Why your focus fades during races   How fatigue affects decision making  The hidden impact of sleep, diet, and hydration  How to build men...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , I did something unexpected… I dropped back into the Rookie FF1600 Series at Summit Point with one goal in mind: 👉 Rebuild confidence 👉 Regain iRating 👉 Reset my racing But what actually happened? Chaos.  Unpredictability.  And a question every iRacer eventually faces… “Have I lost it?” In this episode, we dive de...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Ever had that one perfect race… only to follow it with a disaster? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , Guy Robertson dives deep into the Consistency Crisis affecting iRacers of all levels. Why do we go from podium contenders to midfield chaos in the space of one session?  Is it bad luck… or something more? 🎯 In this episode:  Why one good race...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , we tackle one of the most controversial and frustrating topics in sim racing… 👉 Intentional wrecking and retaliation in iRacing After submitting two reports this week for unsporting behaviour, we dive deep into:  Why iRacers “see red” during races   The psychology behind retaliation and revenge moves   What trigger...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Welcome back to The Lone Road iRacing Podcast with Guy Robertson. In this episode, we break down my Season 1 2026 iRacing stats , analysing what 300 races, 10 wins, and 149 top fives really say about driver performance, consistency, and racecraft. But this episode goes further… We explore the global growth of the podcast , with listeners across the United Stat...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Week 13 in iRacing has always been known for chaos, fun race combinations and experimental series. But this season something has changed. For the first time, more Week 13 races are now official , meaning your Safety Rating and iRating could be at risk before Season 2 even begins. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , Guy Robertson looks at how sma...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! The TCR class in iRacing is receiving a major overhaul , bringing updated physics, improved braking behaviour and refined tire models. But what does this actually mean for drivers? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , we break down everything about the new TCR update including the current car lineup, how the cars will drive after the update, and...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Every iRacer improves quickly at first.  Then suddenly… the numbers stop moving. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we explore one of the most frustrating phases in sim racing: the iRating plateau. Why does progress stall?  Is it a skill ceiling or just part of the journey?  And most importantly, how do you break through it? We dive into: The re...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Are you putting hours into iRacing but not seeing results? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , Guy Robertson breaks down one of the biggest hidden reasons drivers plateau in sim racing… bad practice habits. From the hotlap trap to over-practicing, poor race preparation, and emotional driving, this episode explores how smarter practice leads to f...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Why does lap one in iRacing always feel chaotic? In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , we break down one of the most frustrating and universal experiences in sim racing: lap one carnage. From cold tyres and adrenaline mistakes to skill spread and divebomb culture, we explore the real reasons why Turn 1 incidents happen so often — and more importan...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Why does iRating feel like a yo-yo in iRacing? One week you’re gaining points effortlessly.  The next week everything goes backwards. In this episode, Guy Robertson breaks down: Why iRating swings happen How to identify a dangerous week early How to protect your iRating without quitting racing How to use bad weeks as preparation for future success Why balance...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Most iRacers focus on lap time. The best drivers focus on things you cannot see. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , we break down the invisible skills that separate consistent, high-iRating drivers from the crash-prone chaos merchants. We cover: Brake discipline and why “sending it” loses more races than it wins Throttle patience and how smooth...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! We’ve hit the midpoint of iRacing Season 1 2026 and this is the first natural time to reflect honestly on how the season is going so far. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , Guy Robertson breaks down his mid-season results across both disciplines, including: Sports Car iRating +73 Formula iRating +347 Sports Car Safety Rating holding strong at 4...

Comment on the show?..send me a text! This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast , we tackle one of the biggest missing skills in the entire service: Why iRacers can’t race in traffic. Most drivers can hotlap. Most drivers can qualify.  But the moment a race becomes side-by-side, nose-to-tail, or Lap 1 chaos in a big field … everything falls apart. Using this week’s Ringmeister series and the hidd...