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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 triggers drivers to intentionally wreck others
• How YOU can control your emotions and avoid costly mistakes
• What iRacing could do to reduce toxic driving behaviour

We also answer this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle question:

👉 Should you join an iRacing league? And what are the benefits?

If you’ve ever felt that moment of anger behind the wheel… this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and improve your racecraft, mindset, and results

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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 States, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and beyond. From Forest City, North Carolina to Melbourne, Australia and Clonee, Ireland, we dive into why sim racing communities thrive in both big cities and small towns.

🔥 Topics covered:

• iRacing Season 1 2026 performance breakdown
• How to improve consistency and iRating
• The mental side of sim racing (focus, fatigue, decision making)
• Global iRacing community insights
• How to learn new tracks effectively
• When you’re ready to race online

🎧 iRacing Agony Uncle:
“How do you learn new tracks and know when you’re ready to race?”

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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 smart iRacers can use Week 13 as a pre-season testing week rather than a demolition derby.

With the Season 2 schedule PDF now released, we explore how drivers can prepare early by learning difficult tracks, refining racecraft, and selecting the right series to focus on.

Also in this episode, the iRacing Agony Uncle answers a listener question:

How do you avoid license demotion during Week 13?

We break down the safest strategies for protecting your Safety Rating while still improving your skills before the new season begins.

If you want to start Season 2 stronger, smarter, and better prepared, this episode is for you.

Topics covered

• Why Week 13 is perfect for pre-season preparation
• How to use the Season 2 schedule PDF to plan your season
• The skills you should practice during Week 13
• Why more official races make Week 13 riskier than before
• How to avoid Safety Rating losses and license demotion
• iRacing Agony Uncle listener advice segment

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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.

🎧 Listen. Learn. Race smarter.

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