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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 why touring car racing might be one of the most exciting and underrated disciplines in iRacing.

If you’ve never tried TCR racing before, this update might be the perfect time to jump in.

We also answer a listener question in this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle, discussing the best development path after graduating from the Mazda rookie series.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The iRacing TCR overhaul explained
• Updated physics and tire behaviour
• Touring car racecraft and driving style
• Why TCR racing produces great wheel-to-wheel battles
• The best series ladder after rookies in iRacing

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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 real causes of iRating plateaus
• Why most drivers misread them
• How to restart improvement
• Signs you’re about to level up

Plus in this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle, we tackle a controversial topic: smurf accounts. Are they harmless, or do they damage the racing ladder?

If you’ve ever felt stuck in iRacing, this episode is for you.

🎧 The Lone Road iRacing Podcast — real talk for real iRacers.

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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 faster progress.

Plus in this week’s Agony Uncle segment:
When should you actually protest someone in iRacing? We clear up the confusion around reports and the sporting code.

If your iRating feels stuck or your results aren’t matching your effort, this episode might change how you approach every session.

🎧 Topics covered:

• Why hotlapping can hold you back
• Practicing race conditions properly
• The danger of over-practice
• Emotional driving and tilt
• Smarter ways to improve in iRacing
• When to report drivers (Agony Uncle)

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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 importantly, what you can actually do to survive them.

You’ll learn:
• Why lap one chaos is predictable
• Racecraft habits that protect your Safety Rating
• How experienced iRacers quietly gain positions
• Smart mindset shifts that stop iRating yo-yoing
• What iRacing could do to improve lap one behaviour

Plus, in this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle, we answer a brilliant rookie question:
Should you run Sports Cars and Formula in parallel, or focus on one discipline early?

If you're new to iRacing, struggling with lap one incidents, or trying to improve consistency, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

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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 and recovery matter more than grinding

Plus, this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle tackles loss of concentration in 30–45 minute races and how to stay sharp to the chequered flag.

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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 exits quietly gain positions
• Mirror awareness without panic
• Emotional control and how to recover when things go wrong

Plus, we launch our brand new iRacing Agony Uncle segment, where a listener asks:

“How do I stop melting under pressure at race starts?”

If you get nervous on the grid, overdrive on Lap 1, or struggle when the pressure is on, this episode gives you practical habits to calm your mind and improve your results in iRacing.

This is racecraft, mindset, and performance — the stuff that actually builds iRating.

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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 4.55
• Formula Safety Rating improving by +1.31 to 2.67

But the midpoint isn’t just about numbers. We also talk about the state of racecraft, iRacing reporting culture (including reports submitted and received), and how to reset your mindset and strategy to finish the second half of the season stronger than you started.

🔥 PLUS… a brand new feature begins this week:

iRacing Agony Uncle

Listeners and viewers can now write into the show with real iRacing issues (no names, no drama) and Guy will break down the challenge and give a practical week-on-week plan to overcome it.

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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 hidden Legacy gem — the Legacy Mazda Pro — we break down why traffic causes so many crashes, why the mindset of drivers becomes dangerous, and how YOU can become one of the rare iRacers who gains positions simply by staying calm and making smart decisions.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why Ringmeister becomes a crashfest (especially Lap 1)
• The 4 dangerous types of traffic drivers (and how to survive them)
• What traffic skill actually is
• A complete “traffic survival system” you can use in any series
• How to practice traffic skill without ruining races
• Why momentum cars like the Legacy Mazda Pro punish impatience

Because here’s the truth:
You don’t lose iRating because you’re slow… you lose it because you can’t drive near people.

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