The SimRacing Expo Podcast

Join Luke Crane on the SimRacing Expo Podcast for an in-depth conversation with Dani Juncadella, one of motorsport’s most versatile and candid voices. In this episode, Dani reflects on his journey from late karting beginnings to winning Macau, becoming Formula 3 champion, racing in DTM, and ultimately thriving in GT and endurance racing. He also opens up about the mindset shifts, setbacks, and tur...

For our 25th episode, we're sitting down with someone who truly needs no introduction in the sim racing world: Aristotelis Vasilakos, better known as  @ArisDrives  and Chief Creative Officer at Straight4 Studios -  @ProjectMotorRacing  . With over a decade of experience shaping some of the most beloved titles in sim racing, Aris has been there from the early days of modding and community building...

In this episode we're joined by Nina Braack, Manager Esports at Porsche Motorsport and the woman leading the Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team, Porsche’s official Esports works squad in international sim racing. With Porsche Esports, she uses Sim Racing to reach a young, tech‑affine community far beyond traditional motorsports, allowing fans worldwide to race Porsche GT cars digitally and exp...

Join Luke and Danny for the last chat before we're kicking off the SimRacing Expo in North Carolina, Charlotte. Enjoy the talk and get to know some background information of how it is to build such an event from the ground up, with all of its struggles, challenges and opportunities. 🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar: SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oct 2026Sim...

We’re incredibly excited to welcome one of the Nurburgring Nordschleife’s most iconic figures and globally recognized automotive content creators in our sim racing podcast: Misha Charoudin -  @mgcharoudin  Over the past few years, Misha has not only built a massive following through his content centered around the legendary Nordschleife, Motorsport, Vulcan Alpha but has also taken his driving pass...

We are excited to bring you episode 20 of the SimRacing Expo podcast! Hosted by Luke Crane, this episode features Konstantinos Dimitridis, a design veteran and the owner of Lovely Sim Racing. He shares insights from his nearly 30 years in design and discusses the platform's impressive growth, which includes over 70,000 active users and 13 million sessions, all contributing to the vibrant racin...

We take you straight inside NASCAR’s longest night: the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Joining the show are Derek Allan, Director of Consumer Sales, and Aaron Burns, Senior Marketing Manager at Charlotte Motor Speedway, to reveal what it really takes to put on a Coke 600 race weekend on Memorial Day. From ticket sales strategies and packed grandstands to the biggest struggles of organi...

Raymond Smith is one of the key architects behind NASCAR’s sim racing and esports strategy, serving as Sr. Director, Esports at NASCAR. In this episode of “NASCAR Future Champions Coming From eNASCAR! Raymond Smith Podcast,” we explore how he connects traditional NASCAR fans with a new generation coming through gaming, iRacing, and the official eNASCAR ecosystem. Raymond’s background spans Major L...

Chris Lulham is one of the strongest "sim to real" stories in modern motorsport. The British Team Redline standout dominated top-level sim racing, including wins at the iRacing Nürburgring 24 Hours and Le Mans Virtual, plus two VCO Esports Racing World Cup titles. In 2024 he switched fully to real racing and delivered an incredible Radical Cup UK SR3 season with 16 wins from 18 races and the champ...

Join us for an exclusive deep dive with  @EERIEISSSS  - Rory Alexander, the visionary force behind the EERIEISSSS YouTube channel, who has helped shape and elevate modern sim racing content creation. With nearly 350,000 subscribers and more than two years as a full-time creator, Rory has turned his passion for Gran Turismo and Assetto Corsa Competizione into a professional career, one that connect...

Today's episode features former British GT Champion, James Baldwin the British racing driver and professional sim racer who represents one of the most compelling career transitions in motorsport history. Born September 28, 1997, in Buckinghamshire, Baldwin's racing journey began at eight years old in competitive karting. He dominated the junior categories, winning five national championships at Da...

Welcome everyone to a special episode of the SimRacing Expo Podcast, brought to you by South West Vision, the team behind the scenes of world's biggest celebration of sim racing exhibition. Today’s episode is a personal one. We’re looking back at an incredible year: one full of challenges, big changes, and unforgettable moments that defined the SimRacing Expo. From the sleepless nights of planning...

Ever wondered what it takes to build a simulator so realistic that professional MotoGP riders use it for training? In this exclusive podcast, we sit down with the team from SevenSim, the brilliant engineers behind the official KTM MotoGP simulator. We go behind the scenes to explore how they brought this incredible piece of technology to life with insights from riders like Jonas Folger. But SevenS...

From dominating the F3 Championship to navigating the intense rumors of the F1 "Silly Season," Gabi opens up about the untold stories of his rapid rise to the pinnacle of motorsport. We go beyond the track to discuss the mental resilience needed to overcome setbacks, how he handles the pressure of the spotlight, and what it really feels like to realize you have the talent to become one o...

In this episode of the SimRacing Expo Podcast, we welcome Sensit!, a pioneering company redefining immersion with intelligent haptics. Based in Potsdam, Sensit! develops advanced Metahaptics technology, including the MTC-P Extreme series, designed to simulate physical sensations that make virtual racing feel astonishingly real. We talk about how their systems detect oversteer, understeer, traction...

In this episode of the SimRacing Expo Podcast, we welcome Elisa Santella from Grewus, a leading innovator in acoustics, haptics, and sensor technologies. Their expertise in sound, touch, and precision measurement is shaping industries and making a real impact in the world of simulation and racing. We talk about how Grewus develops high-quality solutions that enhance immersion, improve feedback sys...

The 10th episode of our SimRacing podcast , and we’ve found the perfect guest for this small anniversary! David Hunter, some might instantly recognize his name, some might not, but you definitely should! David is the founder of BDH Race Sim Hardware and produces what many consider the best SimRacing shifter on the market, supported by numerous reviews and expert opinions. Behind this outstanding p...

Episode 9 of the SimRacing Expo Podcast is here! This episode features Michael Teichmann from Cube Controls , diving deep into the world of simracing and sim racing gear. Listen in to find out what makes Cube Controls special in the simracing community. 🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar: SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026 SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen...

Things are heating up in this episode! When do you ever get a SimRacer as a guest who’s not only driven in the real-world Porsche Cup , but also b ehind the wheel of Sebastian Vettels Formula 1 car ? Please welcome Sebastian Job — one of the biggest talents in SimRacing in recent years. At just 13 years old, he made a name for himself in the Apex Racing Series in formula cars and has only continue...

In this special episode of our SimRacing podcast, recorded live at the SimRacing Expo , we welcome none other than Jarno Opmeer – triple F1 Esports World Champion and driver for the prestigious Oracle Red Bull SimRacing Team . Jarno offers deep insights into his journey from a talented young racer to becoming one of the top names in the international SimRacing scene. We talk about the challenges h...

One of the busiest men in the motorsports industry finally made time for us—and we’re honored to welcome Jim Liaw to the podcast. Jim is the co-founder of Formula Drift  and the General Manager of the PRI Show , the largest motorsports trade show in the U.S.In this episode, we dive into the incredible success story of Formula Drift, how big challenges often require tough decisions, and how those s...

Our special partnership with Make-A-Wish began at Gamescom 2024 — and today, we look back with April Stallings on the incredible Drive For Wishes event. Over $30,000 was raised to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. In this episode, we talk to April about her personal journey to Make-A-Wish, the organization’s mission, and how the SimRacing community is helping ma...

Just like a horse, the Ford Mustang GT3 needs reins! Welcome to the fourth episode of our podcast! Today, we have a very special guest for you: Manny "Emanuele" Gerbino, the director of VPG Sim. Together with Luke Crane and Danny Giusa, we dive deep into his SimRacing journey and discuss the exciting development of VPG Sim. We start with a quick recap of previous episodes and take a look...

Having a hard time to plan and build your Simulator? You are not alone! Ready Set Sim is here to help you, making this dull work easy peasy. In this episode Luke and Danny welcome Ian Strommen, founder of Ready Set Sim. We are talking with Ian about his ambitions behind the platform, opportunities, the SimRacing market growth of the recent years and why he's enabling young talents. Enjoy the e...

The second episode of the SimRacing Expo Podcast is ready to go! Luke and Danny dive into the latest developments surrounding the SimRacing Expo, discussing the latest news , exhibitors , and the remaining available space at the event . Our special guest this time is Kevin Siggi – one of the most successful SimRacers of all time. With f our world championship titles across four different SimRacing...