The Chicane Podcast

• Inside iRacing’s 2026 Big Season One Update

  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, Rockingham gets a full rescan without erasing history, and Bathurst is set for a striking visual refresh. It’s a solid content mix that rewards both oval and road racers.The big headline is the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 992.2. Faster, sharper, and now shipping with ABS and traction control, it mirrors the real series and stokes debate. Purists will miss the old razor’s edge, but the new tire spec, improved braking options, and consistent rulesets should elevate racing quality across sprint and endurance. Meanwhile, the IR-18 IndyCar gains a modern hybrid system with in-car energy management and deeper telemetry, NASCAR Trucks benefit from refined CFD and dynamic drafting, and GT3 cars get practical garage improvements and manufacturer-aligned power curves. There’s also a clever on-ramp to dirt: the FIA Crosscar, free to all members, paired with accessible RX tracks to welcome newcomers without dumbing down the physics.We also tackle the two elephants in the rig: UI and audio. Search lands in the new UI, netcode adds a network quality safeguard, and the team shares progress on a brand-new renderer. The tension lives in the soundscape. iRacing outlines a multi-threaded audio overhaul with global and cockpit reverb and impulse responses tailored to tracks and cars. The vision is right; the wait feels long. We make the case that immersion demands sound parity with physics and graphics, and we invite you to weigh in on what matters most: audio, visuals, or vehicle dynamics.If you’re eyeing Black Friday, we share real-world buying tips, from avoiding weak “sales” to spotting legit bundle value. Then we want to hear from you: Does the 992.2’s tech make Cup racing better, or does it soften the skill ceiling? Has AC Rally scratched your rally itch? Tap follow, share this with a sim racing friend, and drop a review with your grade for iRacing’s update—what did they nail, and what should come next?Support the showPlease e-mail the show for any questions, comments or stories/experiences at [email protected] TGSR/Chicane Podcast Merch Store!: https://trackghost-shop.fourthwall.com Watch the show in video podcast form on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TGSsimracingAll my links: https://linktr.ee/tgssimracing Affiliates and Discount Codes trophi.ai | Use promo code CHICANE12 to save 12% on your membership https://my.trophi.ai/get-trophi?via=CHICANE Moradness by Daniel Morad I Use promo code CHICANE15 to save 15% off your order. https://moradness.com/ Intro/Outro Rights below:Song: Low Mileage - Hold You [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/holdyouWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/holdyouAT/youtube

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• Black Friday Sim Racing Deals You Shouldn’t Miss

  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, what team iRating and safety looked like, and how we’re carrying those lessons into Daytona.From there, we pivot to gear news that actually matters. SimLab opened a US warehouse, which should slash shipping pain for American racers, and early Black Friday discounts are popping across rigs, mounts, and accessories. Simucube laid out its Tuner 3 roadmap—visual redesign, deeper sim integration, telemetry effects, and long-awaited quality-of-life features. If telemetry effects land on Simucube 2, a lot of folks will rethink upgrades. We also touch on fresh releases—NASCAR 25 and Assetto Corsa Rally—flagging early issues and why waiting a week can save headaches.We also tackle the blue flag debate with a stance built on endurance reality. For multiclass, yield decisively. For same-class, a blue flag is information, not a command—leave space when the move is on, don’t brake for a car that isn’t closing, and avoid blocks. It’s about predictable cooperation, not surrender. Rounding it out, we share a Black Friday buying order that keeps you sane: invest in the chassis first, then wheelbase and pedals, and watch out for duties and VAT that erase “deals.” On reviews, we push for trust signals: long sessions, telemetry, real races, and creators who show the ugly as well as the polished.If you’re gearing up for holiday upgrades or planning your next endurance, this one’s packed with practical takeaways, credible deals, and a clear code for racing fair. Enjoy the ride, and if it helped, follow, share with your team, and drop a quick review to help others find the show.Support the showPlease e-mail the show for any questions, comments or stories/experiences at [email protected] TGSR/Chicane Podcast Merch Store!: https://trackghost-shop.fourthwall.com Watch the show in video podcast form on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TGSsimracingAll my links: https://linktr.ee/tgssimracing Affiliates and Discount Codes trophi.ai | Use promo code CHICANE12 to save 12% on your membership https://my.trophi.ai/get-trophi?via=CHICANE Moradness by Daniel Morad I Use promo code CHICANE15 to save 15% off your order. https://moradness.com/ Intro/Outro Rights below:Song: Low Mileage - Hold You [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/holdyouWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/holdyouAT/youtube

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• Chasing Immersion: When Hardware Becomes Motivation, Not Just Money

  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 about how a lighter rim reshapes force feedback, why build quality matters, and what to expect when you push fresh gear straight into endurance duty.From there, we put numbers to the dream many of you share: a no-compromise VR rig. We break down a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5090 build, why AM5’s longevity matters, and how to think about bandwidth, USB-C, and M.2 lanes before you hit buy. We also get practical about storage for DCS and mod-heavy installs, the right way to connect VR headsets, and why onboard video is a silent performance killer. If you’re aiming at Pimax-level clarity or micro‑OLED headsets, this is the roadmap to high settings without the stutters.Deals and timing matter, so we weigh iRacing’s Black Friday options—subscription savings versus long‑overdue content discounts—and compare Simucube’s steep SC2 sale against SC3’s early software hiccups. We touch on the ROG Ally vs Legion Go debate for couch laps and travel gaming, and we share where to stream GT racing across IMSA, WEC, and SRO so you can stay wired into the sport that fuels our rigs. The throughline is simple: buy once, cry once—but only after you’ve hit real limits. Budget with intent, flip idle gear, and let the upgrades serve immersion, not impulse.Ride along for honest takes, clear math, and a few laughs about shipping delays, late‑night cart anxiety, and why “more power” isn’t a flex—it’s a path to better laps. If this helped, follow and subscribe, share with a friend who’s speccing a new PC, and drop a review with your best Black Friday find. What upgrade are you refusing to compromise on?Support the showPlease e-mail the show for any questions, comments or stories/experiences at [email protected] TGSR/Chicane Podcast Merch Store!: https://trackghost-shop.fourthwall.com Watch the show in video podcast form on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TGSsimracingAll my links: https://linktr.ee/tgssimracing Affiliates and Discount Codes trophi.ai | Use promo code CHICANE12 to save 12% on your membership https://my.trophi.ai/get-trophi?via=CHICANE Moradness by Daniel Morad I Use promo code CHICANE15 to save 15% off your order. https://moradness.com/ Intro/Outro Rights below:Song: Low Mileage - Hold You [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/holdyouWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/holdyouAT/youtube

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

  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 clean lap. Then we get practical about growth. If you’ve lived in GT3, you may be missing crucial reps—TCR for entry rotation and power-on push, MX‑5 for momentum discipline, vintage for throttle steer, and prototypes for traffic and spatial awareness. We share how a weekly class rotation can unlock better brake release, calmer hands, and smarter racecraft when you jump back into your favorite GT car or strap into a 24‑hour stint at Monza.We also explore a killer formula option: a modern F1 pack for Assetto Corsa that nails team-specific aero shapes, dashboards, gloves, and performance gaps. The sounds are ferocious, sparks fly under load, flat spots show up in replays, and wing flex sells speed in a way most “official” games don’t. With Content Manager and Custom Shaders Patch, setup is pain-free and visuals pop; league tools make it realistic to mirror the F1 calendar and get laps in before you watch real quali. Heads-up for VR users: you’ll want to tune settings, but the value-to-immersion ratio is outstanding.Along the way, we trade notes on rolling starts, first-corner survival, the rhythm of endurance pacing, and the hardware chatter lighting up the scene—from quick-release pricing to base features that might change your upgrade path. We keep it honest about shipping delays and why clear communication matters when you’re waiting to race that new wheel in a 24-hour Porsche marathon.If this helped you rethink your training plan or discover a new way to drive F1 at home, tap follow, share the show with a teammate, and leave a review with the class that leveled you up most. Your notes power future deep dives and help more racers find their line.Content Manager: https://acstuff.ru/app/F1 2025 Mod 2.5: https://www.assettocorsamods.org/Support the showPlease e-mail the show for any questions, comments or stories/experiences at [email protected] TGSR/Chicane Podcast Merch Store!: https://trackghost-shop.fourthwall.com Watch the show in video podcast form on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TGSsimracingAll my links: https://linktr.ee/tgssimracing Affiliates and Discount Codes trophi.ai | Use promo code CHICANE12 to save 12% on your membership https://my.trophi.ai/get-trophi?via=CHICANE Moradness by Daniel Morad I Use promo code CHICANE15 to save 15% off your order. https://moradness.com/ Intro/Outro Rights below:Song: Low Mileage - Hold You [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/holdyouWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/holdyouAT/youtube

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• Sim Racing Expo 2025 Review

  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 to be headed once you dial them in at home. We also share why Simagic’s missing active pedal was a letdown, and how clear roadmaps shape real buying decisions.Then we shift gears into hardware you can feel today. VPG’s Porsche Cup‑style wheel drew serious attention (and real‑car cred), while Simucube 3 continued to anchor the premium space. Kunos’ Assetto Corsa Rally announcement brings Unreal Engine 5 into the rally world, promising modern visuals and nuanced physics that could pull in both dirt veterans and circuit regulars looking for a new challenge. And for everyday usability, we drop a tiny, high‑impact tip: a $20 wireless mini keyboard with touchpad that solves the “flying mouse” problem on motion rigs.The centerpiece of our session is a deep dive on iRacing’s Dallara IL‑15. We explain why it’s the sweet spot between F3 and the IR‑18, how push‑to‑pass actually works in races, and where to use it for real lap time: out of corners to accelerate, not at top speed. Expect turbo lag in the lower gears, reward smooth exits, and enjoy strong C‑class fields with fixed setups that keep the racing clean. It’s a car that teaches discipline without the “always trying to kill you” chaos of top‑tier machinery.We close with Track of the Week: Silverstone. From airfield roots and rope barriers to the modern flow of Maggotts and Becketts, we retrace the track’s key changes and unpack the eternal debate—should racing get slower to get closer, or should circuits get bolder to match the speed? Hit play for gear insights, setup sanity, and racecraft you can use today. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with your league, and drop a review to help more sim racers find us.Amazon Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BFC7TZ6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2Support the showPlease e-mail the show for any questions, comments or stories/experiences at [email protected] TGSR/Chicane Podcast Merch Store!: https://trackghost-shop.fourthwall.com Watch the show in video podcast form on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TGSsimracingAll my links: https://linktr.ee/tgssimracing Affiliates and Discount Codes trophi.ai | Use promo code CHICANE12 to save 12% on your membership https://my.trophi.ai/get-trophi?via=CHICANE Moradness by Daniel Morad I Use promo code CHICANE15 to save 15% off your order. https://moradness.com/ Intro/Outro Rights below:Song: Low Mileage - Hold You [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/holdyouWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/holdyouAT/youtube

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