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And... we're back. In this episode Davy Jones is joined by sim racing YouTuber Nick Grabau from Australia. We discuss how Nick got into sim racing, started his YouTube channel and the sim titles he likes to play among other topics...

In this episode Davy Jones is joined by Professional Racing Driver & Sim Racer David Perel. Topics include how David became a real world Professional Racing Driver who currently drives the Ferrari 488 GT3 in the Blancpain GT Series, his history and interest in sim racing and much, much more...

In this episode Davy is joined by Neils Heusinkveld of Heusinkveld Engineering. Heusinkveld manufacture Cutting Edge Race Simulation Solutions in the form of Sim Pedals, Sim Rigs, Shifters, Handbrakes and Combo Kits available at https://heusinkveld.com. Discussion topics include how Neils got started with sim racing and engineering. The origin of Heusinkveld Engineering, his time working on physics development for Automobilista by Reiza Studios, the current state of sim racing ant the Sim Racing Expo etc.

In this episode Davy is joined by Markus Martelius the founder and CEO of Grumblo.com. We begin with discussing his background in the exhaust systems business to his experiences as a real racing driver along with his passion for everything related to motor sport especially the drifting scene from Japan! We also discuss his experiences as a sim racer and the origin of the ideas behind the development of Grumblo.com. An online motor sport videos service where both real world drivers and sim racers can register to create a free online profile including videos of themselves in action along with the ability to learn how to promote their career and also connect with brands and their fans!

In this episode I'm joined by Marcel Offermans & René Buttler from Studio 397 the developers of rFactor 2. We discuss several topics such as how the guys got interested in sim racing, how they got ended up working on the development of rFactor 2 and several topics on the subject of rFactor 2. Such as the cars and tracks they've added to the game, the content they're currently working on as well as recent events hosted in rFactor 2 such as the Fanatec 12 hours of Sebring event.

In this episode I'm joined by Super GT to discuss how he got started creating videos for YouTube of Gran Turismo on the PlayStation and Forza Motorsport on the Xbox. His experiences of other racing titles both on console and on PC, his change from Thrustmaster to Fanatec hardware for his sim rig and his real world racing by going karting in the UK. It was a very enjoyable discussion and a big thanks to Steve for taking time out of his schedule to join the show!

In this episode I'm joined by Jardier to dicuss how he got started in both real world racing and sim racing along with how he later got started with creating videos for YouTube and streaming his races. We also discuss what it's like creating content for YouTube, the sim racing community and other related topics

We discuss how Matt & Samantha got started in sim racing and streaming iRacing on Twitch. As well as their visit to Road Atlanta for the 2018 Motul Petit Le Mans as part of the #ExperienceMazda event with iRacing and later some discussion on the current state of sim racing in general.

It was great to have the opportunity to chat with Shaun. We discussed several topics from Shaun's initial interest in motor sport and racing games to how he met Darin Gangi with whom he created what later became known as Inside Sim Racing. We also dicussed the esports elements of sim racing along with Shaun's work in creating the Simpit and the Simpit Crew channels on YouTube.

First and foremost it was great to hear from Paul. We discussed serveral topics from how he got started working on videogames at Codemasters in the UK to how he then went on to work on the original DiRT Rally 1.0 and later also DiRT Rally 2.0 and later his departure from Codemasters in June 2018.

In this episode I'm joined by Chris Haye a sim racer who has a an excellent YouTube channel! We discuss how Chris got into sim racing and then continue with a discussion on several sim racing titles for example Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, rFactor 2, iRacing, RaceRoom & Project Cars 2. We also discuss sim racing hardware and other topics such as mods and Gamer Muscle's adventures in live streaming his burgers... for some reason... :)

In this episode we're joined by special guests Gamer Muscle, James West and William Marsh of the Sim Racing Paddock to discuss several topics. Refer to the timestamps below for details on the topics we discuss. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introductions & Sim Racing Paddock vs Gamer Muscle rivalry 00:02:53 Ice Hockey, Indycar & F1 00:08:50 Origin of "RIP HEADPHONE USERS - Feat MC SRP" 00:12:57 Will's favourite simulator 00:15:29 Favourite cars in sim racing 00:17:27 RaceDepartment's review of Race 07 00:18:24 Direct Drive wheels 00:19:09 Car sounds at the 6 hours of Silverstone 00:20:47 F1 2018 00:34:53 Direct Drive wheels (continued) Fanatec Podium Series event & SimRacingBay SimuCube OSW system 01:14:04 Fanatec CSL wheel base with McLaren rim broken pins issue 01:19:10 Assetto Corsa Competizione 01:40:09 Recent announcements concerning GTR3 01:51:04 Will & James' favourite sims 02:01:45 Will & James' current projects, tea, biscuits and top 5 USB ports

In this episode we're joined by special guest John Sabol formerly of Inside Sim Racing to find out what he's been up to since leaving Inside Sim Racing and what he's been up to recently in terms of sim racing. My thanks to John & Mike for joining to create what I think made for an interesting discussion. And of course it's been great to hear your voice again John, we've missed you!

In this episode we are joined by special guest Michi Hoyer from ACR (Avid Chronic Racing) Zakspeed who tells us how he got into sim racing and answers some questions posted on Mike's channel SimRacing604.

In this episode we are joined again by Billy Strange of Billy Strange Racing to discuss sim racing hardware. From the currently available sim racing hardware options to the solutions we ourselves use

In this episode Davy, Mike & Alex are joined by special guests Alex Hodgkinson & Georg Ortner from Sector3 Studios in Sweden the developers of RaceRoom. We discuss several aspects of the development of RaceRoom including audio, physics and the available cars and tracks both current and future.

In this episode Davy and Mike are joined by special guest FerrariMan601 who tells us about how he got started with sim racing and creating videos and his thoughts on the current state of Formula One amongst other things.

In this episode we are joined by special guests Jimmy Broadbent and Stephen Bailey. We discuss Jimmy's rise to success and reaching one hundred thousand subscribers on YouTube and the current status of sim racing. Stephen, a friend of Jimmy's is involved is organising the Virtual Endurance Championship tells us about his sim racing experience as well as his thoughts on sim racing.

In this special episode Davy Jones is joined by a special guest Robert Wiesenmüller from RaceRoom in Germany who explains what RaceRoom is from game seats to simulators to eSports events at for example the Nürburgring and of the RaceRoom driving simulator on PC. We also discuss in detail the Esports WTCR Oscaro Launch & #RoadToGreenHell 4-hour endurance eSports events that occurred during the 24h Nürburgring 2018 race weekend. Intro music by: Brandon aka Birocratic, from the album: Bumps "Osaka" And check out "Tony's Belated Breakfast" http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL

In this special episode Davy Jones is joined by a special guest Peter from GTR24h.org who recently returned from a visit to the Nürburgring to attend the 24h Nürburgring 2018 event and compete in the RaceRoom #RoadToGreenHell eSports event. Peter joins to discuss what he experienced at the Nürburgring, both the good and bad and to tell us more about the www.gtr24h.org Endurance eRacing World Championship being held live in Denmark on 25th-28th October 2018.