Now, you might be asking yourself - what does a Motorsports group have to do with gaming? A lot, actually. And in 2020, because of COVID we saw a huge up-tick in virtual racing and eSports as an alternative to "being at the track." Everyone from IndyCar, IMSA and Formula One were "competing online" using iRacing, and other platforms. And even pro-am groups like SCCA have moved into this realm, while GTM on a smaller scale has been hosting virtual racing leagues since 2016.
Gaming in many ways is a gateway into a sport - like racing - but can also be used as a training and conditioning tool. We’re going to be talking a lot about how "hand/eye coordination" - "developing speed/reflexes" - "and esports safety" - plays into the world of Motorsports. And joining us for this episode of Break/Fix is a gaming expert, known on Twitch to many as “Jericho”, and now the host of Amazon Prime’s “Chasing the Crown” … is our guest Tucker Boner.
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00:00:00 The Intersection of Motorsports and Gaming
00:01:10 Guest Introduction: Tucker Boner aka Jericho
00:02:08 The Rise of eSports in Motorsports
00:03:47 The Future of Virtual Racing
00:07:39 The Appeal of Twitch and Live Streaming
00:15:10 Challenges and Opportunities in eSports
00:22:55 The Evolution of Racing Simulations
00:29:17 Virtual Reality and Its Impact on Gaming
00:42:00 Using Simulations as Training Tools
00:45:33 Realism in Flight Simulators
00:45:56 Training Tools for Drivers
00:46:50 Online Etiquette and eSports
00:47:24 Challenges in Multiplayer Gaming
00:48:55 Virtual Racing Leagues
00:49:35 Cheating and Penalty Systems
00:53:25 The Future of eSports and Traditional Sports
01:02:21 Health and Safety in eSports
01:10:57 Balancing Gaming and Health
01:14:06 Tips for Becoming a Better Gamer
01:16:38 Favorite Games and Cars
01:21:29 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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