Welcome back to Locked On iRacing 🎙️🏁In this solo episode, I (Peter Wilkinson) open up about a really tough couple of weeks — balancing small business pressures, long work days, family responsibilities, and mental health struggles… all while trying to stay consistent with content and racing.This one gets real 💭We dive into:💼 The reality of running a small business right now (fuel prices, staffing, stress)🧠 Mental health struggles and burnout🇯🇵 Hosting exchange students (and a scary hospital situation)🏁 V8 Vets Round 1 at Bathurst — a chaotic, underprepared race that somehow turned into a solid resultDespite everything going wrong before the race… we still brought it home in P19 💪If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to juggle life, work, and your passion — this episode is for you ❤️🔥 What to ExpectHonest talk about burnout & content creation 🎥Behind-the-scenes of missing streams & uploads 📉A wild Bathurst race story with zero prep 😅Thoughts on scaling back streaming vs focusing on videos 🎬Updates on the community, Discord & future plans 🚀⏱️ Chapters00:00 🎙️ Welcome Back & Episode Overview00:21 📺 Future Interviews & Channel Updates00:35 😓 Where I’ve Been (Life Update)01:30 🇯🇵 Exchange Students & Hospital Scare02:32 ⏸️ No Racing, No Content – The Reality03:00 ⛽ Small Business Pressure & Fuel Costs04:27 🧠 Mental Health Struggles05:01 🌅 Beach Night Before Race (Story Time)06:01 🛠️ Pre-Race Chaos & Rig Issues09:48 ⏱️ Last Second Fix Before Qualifying11:44 🏁 Starting Last at Bathurst12:54 📉 Early Race Struggles & Finding Pace15:18 🚫 No Safety Car… Then Finally!17:02 💥 Huge Crash & Survival Mode19:50 🔧 Damage, Recovery & Fast Repair20:43 🔥 Final Stint Battles22:25 🏁 Race Finish (P19 Result!)23:19 🔄 Life Reset & Hiring Plans24:15 🎥 Streaming vs Content Strategy26:00 💡 Avoiding Burnout & Staying Consistent26:56 📊 Why This Result Matters28:28 💬 Discord & Community Growth30:39 🙌 Final Thoughts🚀 Keywords / SEOiRacing, V8 Supercars iRacing, Bathurst iRacing, V8 Vets League, sim racing podcast, iRacing Australia, Bathurst 1000 sim racing, sim racing stories, gaming burnout, content creator struggles, racing league highlights, iRacing Bathurst race, supercars onboard, sim racing community🔗 Join the Community💬 Join the Discord – https://discord.gg/qyUQ2hR🎥 Subscribe for more iRacing content👍 Like the video if you’ve ever raced through chaos like this🏷️ Hashtags#iRacing #SimRacing #V8Supercars #Bathurst #GamingPodcast #MentalHealth #ContentCreator #YouTubeGaming #Motorsport #SimRacingCommunity

Welcome back to Locked On iRacing 🎙️ — and this time… it’s the reunion nobody asked for 😂

After a long break, Braden Martin is BACK alongside Peter Wilkinson as we dive deep into the chaos, strategy, and unforgettable moments from the Bathurst 12 Hour (OSR) 🏁🔥

From burnout and time away from sim racing… to jumping straight into one of the toughest endurance events on the calendar — this episode covers EVERYTHING:

🔥 Official vs League racing
🏎️ McLaren GT3 struggles & heartbreak
🌧️ Wet weather chaos at Bathurst
🧠 Strategy calls that actually WORKED
💥 Huge incidents, safety cars & survival
🏆 Leading the race (yes… actually leading!)

This was more than just a race… it was one of the BEST endurance racing experiences we’ve ever had on iRacing 🙌

If you love:

• iRacing endurance races 🕹️
• Bathurst multi-class chaos 🏔️
• GT3 & Porsche Cup racing 🏎️
• Real team strategy & racecraft 🧠

👉 This one is for you.

💬 Let us know in the comments:
Have you ever done a 12-hour endurance race? And do you prefer OFFICIALS or LEAGUE racing?

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00:00 🎙️ Reunion Nobody Asked For
00:15 😂 Where Has Braden Been?
01:20 🧠 Burnout & Taking a Break from Sim Racing
03:00 🏁 Official Bathurst 12 Hour Recap
04:15 💥 Race Chaos & Endurance Struggles
06:00 📈 Climbing Through the Field (P6 Finish!)
06:34 🏎️ OSR Bathurst 12 Hour Begins
07:20 😬 Qualifying Pressure & Missing GT3 Entry
09:18 🔄 Switching to Porsche Cup Last Minute
10:50 🏔️ Learning the Car at Bathurst
12:47 🚦 Race Start & Early Stints
15:30 ⚔️ Battles, Mistakes & Finding Pace
17:50 🚨 Safety Cars & Strategy Shake-Ups
20:20 🌧️ Rain Chaos & PERFECT Call to Wets
22:20 🥇 Taking the LEAD at Bathurst!
24:30 😰 Nerves, Pressure & Surviving Stints
25:45 🛑 Spins, Penalties & Recovery Drive
28:15 🤯 Strategy Confusion & Lap Rules Drama
30:00 😂 Team Chaos & Mid-Race Moments
32:30 💔 Race Ending Incident
36:20 🏁 Final Result & What Could Have Been
38:00 🔍 Official vs League Racing Comparison
40:00 🧠 Strategy, Safety Cars & Why It Matters
41:00 🎉 Final Thoughts & Best Racing Experience
42:40 📢 What’s Next + Where to Find Braden

🏁 The OSR Bathurst 12 Hour is back!

In this episode of Locked On iRacing, I sit down with Mike Coralliff, the man behind one of the biggest endurance events in Australian sim racing — the Oceanic Sim Racing Bathurst 12 Hour.

We dive into how the event started, what makes it different from other iRacing endurance races, and how it has grown into one of the most authentic sim racing experiences you can take part in. From live race control and safety cars to signed trophies from real Bathurst 12 Hour drivers, this event is about as close to the real thing as you can get in sim racing.

Mike also shares some incredible stories about attending the real Bathurst 12 Hour, meeting drivers, getting trophies signed by racing legends, and even bringing real commentators into the broadcast. 🤯

We also break down some of the major changes for this year’s race, including:
🏎️ The introduction of the Porsche Cup car as the second class
⚖️ Balance of Performance adjustments
🎯 A new Super Pole format
🚨 Full course cautions and live race control

If you're a sim racer, endurance racing fan, or a Bathurst tragic, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

And if you're thinking about entering the OSR Bathurst 12 Hour in the future, this will give you a great insight into what makes the event so special.

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00:00 🏁 Intro – Bathurst 12 Hour Weekend
00:19 🎙️ Why this episode took a while (Braden cameo pending!)
00:35 🇦🇺 The OSR Bathurst 12 Hour explained
00:54 👋 Introducing Mike Coralliff
02:00 🏎️ How the OSR Bathurst 12 Hour started (2021 origins)
03:26 🏆 The growth of the event & the trophy tradition
04:15 🏁 Learning from the real Bathurst 12 Hour
05:00 🔧 Garage tours & insider knowledge from real teams
05:36 🎤 Real Bathurst commentator joining the broadcast
07:10 🏆 The incredible story behind the signed trophies
09:02 📸 Meeting drivers & getting trophies signed
10:56 🚗 Racing the event yourself – my experience
11:46 🔥 Why this race is more realistic than official iRacing events
12:16 🚨 Race control, safety cars & full course cautions
14:02 ❤️ Why organising the event is worth it
15:30 🏎️ Why the Porsche Cup car replaced GT4
17:18 ⚖️ Balance of Performance challenges
18:17 🏔️ How the Porsche Cup works around Bathurst
19:48 🏁 New Super Pole format explained
21:00 😂 Wild ideas for future qualifying formats
22:04 😴 The aftermath of running a 12-hour event
23:00 📦 Shipping trophies to winners
24:23 🏠 Life after race weekend
25:03 🙏 Sponsors and supporters
26:06 🏁 Final thoughts & wrapping up