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Ryan Doucette (7121 iRating, 4th in points) was the big winner, taking the Top split victory on Tuesday night after a two-tire gamble and a handful of good restarts in the closing stages of the event.
“But iRacing’s platform, like we really — this is something that really can gain a lot of traction simply because it’s as real as it gets. I’m excited that this was just a first step and hopefully something that builds for years and years to come,” Hamlin said.
Up-and-coming NASCAR star, Ryan Vargas, showed off his “Race Promoter” skills in a time where the real world action sits sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Had hell passing Bobby (Zalenski),” Luza said. “That was so hard to pass him, especially with him having the fresh air. Once I got by him, the car was absolutely perfect.”
Joshua Williams, the spotter in real life for Team Penske’s No. 12 Ford, driven by Ryan Blaney, took his virtual No. 12 Ford to the front early and often, and went on to win The Replacements 100.
“It was just so crucial to really, really, really save,” Hall said. “That was our game plan, we stuck to the game plan, and obviously it paid off.”
Given the circumstances laid out in front of us all, with no live Motorsports happening for the time being, why not promote something where the stars can still compete against each other, or maybe even against the best Sim Racers out there?
There were 859 iRacers registered for Tuesday night’s opening round of the Road-To-Pro Series, 100 laps among each of the 26 splits.
Picture from the an earlier Coca-Cola Series event at Daytona International Speedway. Road-to-Pro will utilize NASCAR Trucks.
Picture from the most recent Coca-Cola Series event at Auto Club Speedway. Road-to-Pro will utilize NASCAR Trucks.