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Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP27 - From Australia to Abu Dhabi through Sim Racing with Damon Woods🎙️ New Episode Alert!
This week on the Sim Racing In Focus podcast, hosts Dean and Packets sit down with none other than Damon Woods!
We dive deep into:
🏎️ Real-world motorsport insights from Damon
🏆 His incredible year on iRacing, including domestic league title runs
🌍 Competing at the highest level with one of Europe’s biggest Esports teams
2025-12-242h 01
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP27 - From Australia to Abu Dhabi through sim racing with Damon Woods🎙️ New Episode Alert!
This week on the Sim Racing In Focus podcast, hosts Dean and Packets sit down with none other than Damon Woods.
We dive deep into:
🏎️ Real-world motorsport insights from Damon
🏆 His incredible year on iRacing, including domestic league title runs
🌍 Competing at the highest level with one of Europe’s biggest Esports teams.
2025-12-232h 01
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP26 - iRacings upcoming build & chatting Premier Endurance League with Ricky ProvenzaleDean & Packets sit down with Premier Endurance League’s Ricky Provenzale to talk: 🏎️ iRacing’s upcoming build 🏁 How the PEL season is shaping up as it draws to a close for 2025.
This episode was slightly delayed due to a technical issue and was in fact recorded prior to the new build release.
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2025-12-141h 26
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP25 - Where Have We Been?Packets and Dean catch up after a long break to talk about future plans for the podcast, a little bit about what they have been up to over the past two months and all the drama and fall out from an action-packed weekend in real world motorsport.
2025-12-0246 min
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP24 - Season 4 build and chatting to Infinity broadcasting's Hamish Munro🎙️ Episode 24 is LIVE! This week on Sim Racing In Focus, Dean and Packets are joined by the one and only Hamish Munro to dive deep into:
🏁 The iRacing Season 4 build – what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s still downloading
📡 Infinity Broadcasting – behind the scenes of sim racing’s media evolution
🐎 The rise of the iRacing World Challenge VRS Porsche Cup – why it’s becoming the series to watch
Get involved with the ORWC VRS Porsche Cup & other league racers by joining the Discord channel: https://discord.gg/gWhsBB4TVv
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2025-09-031h 57
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP24 - Season 4 build and chatting to Infinity broadcasting's Hamish Munro🎙️ Episode 24 is LIVE! This week on Sim Racing In Focus, Dean and Packets are joined by the one and only Hamish Munro to dive deep into:
🏁 The iRacing Season 4 build – what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s still downloading
📡 Infinity Broadcasting – behind the scenes of sim racing’s media evolution
🐎 The rise of the iRacing World Challenge VRS Porsche Cup – why it’s becoming the series to watch
Get involved with the ORWC VRS Porsche Cup & other league racers by joining the Discord channel: https://discord.gg/gWhsBB4TVv
Head to the league Facebook page to find out more:
https://www.facebook.co
2025-09-021h 57
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP23 - Gunning for Porsche Cup Success with Kory Lazarus🎙️ Sim Racing in Focus Podcast: Featuring Kory Lazarus
Join us for an exciting episode with Kory Lazarus! 🚗💨
We dive into Kory's success in the Cup car and his ambitious journey towards the Porsche Esports Supercup (PESC). Hear his insights and experiences as he aims to compete at the highest level. 🌍
Subscribe now and be inspired by Kory's story of perseverance and triumph in sim racing! 🏁
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Instagram: bes_kory_lazarus
2025-06-161h 07
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep22 - Sim Racing News & Brews🎙️ Episode 22: Racing Fallout, Esports Glory, and iRacing Updates! 🎙️
Join Dean and Packets as they dive into the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race fallout, celebrate Australia's newest Porsche Esports Super Cup champion, and explore iRacing's upcoming build. 🏁🎧
2025-06-092h 56
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep21 - Sim Racing News & BrewsOn episode 21 of the podcast the boys are joined by one of the most familiar voices in the Australian iRacing world, Scott Rankin. We cover multiple topics on the show including the top 5 iRacing controversies, The Bathurst 12hr events, Logitech G Pro invitational qualifying and a whole lot more.
2025-03-022h 23
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep20 - Gen 3 Madness!On this weeks episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast I am joined once again by Jacob "Packets" Hughes to discuss the amazing Gen 3 Supercar release along with all the other new content from the 2025 season 1 build. We also wrap up the Premier Endurance League final round at Watkins Glen and set some New Years resolutions for iRacing.
2025-01-031h 34
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSim Racing News & Brews Part 2On this weeks episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast Jacob "Packets" Hughes continue on with part 2 of episode 19. We cover the last two rounds of the Premier Endurance League GT3 series and finally put a bow on Corsairs yearlong bid to take over well known sim racing hardware company, Fanatec. We also talk about Motorsports Games going up for sale right when Le Mans Ultimate started to show promise!
2024-10-121h 01
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSim Racing News & BrewsOn this week’s episode of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast, we take some time to sit down and have a catch up with Jacob Hughes to discuss all that’s been happening in the world of Australian Sim Racing. It has been a while between drinks but that didn’t stop us from sinking a few tins and talking shop for almost 3 hours! Part 2 of the conversation will be out later in the week.
2024-10-091h 34
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP18 - Talking Synergy Sim Racing & gen 3 finally coming to iRacing!On this weeks episode of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast, I sit down with Synergy Sim Racings Jordan Ross to discuss his lengthy involvement with Australias iRacing V8 Supercar community. Ranging from his involvement as a competitor to creating a winning culture at Synergy Sim Racing. We also touch on Jordans involvement in one of Australias most prominent leagues, the current V8 Supercar landscape and what the addition of the Gen3 Supercar may bring to it.
2024-08-151h 18
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep17 - Fanatec continues & discussing latest iRacing content relOn this weeks episode of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast, Myself and Jacob “Packets” Hughes wrap up round 1 of the Premier Endurance League from the Navara Speed Circuit. We delve into breaking news regarding potential new content coming to iRacing and discuss the latest news regarding Fanatecs parent company Endor AG.
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2024-08-101h 25
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP16 - iracing spa 24hr reaction & previewing season 4 of PELOn this weeks episode of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast, we try something a little different with Jacob “Packets” Hughes returning to the show along with Jimmy Middleton and Ricky Provenzale, Co-owners of the Premier Endurance League. We react to this weeks iRacing special event, the Spa 24hr, the latest DDOS attacks that iRacing suffered last week and don our tin foil hats to work out who was responsible! If that wasn’t enough, we also get in a good conversation regarding the continued success of the Premier Endurance League as they prepare for season 4 to kick off this weeken...
2024-07-231h 40
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep15 - Behind the Scenes with Fishy MotorsportsOn this weeks episode of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast, we finally give Packets96 a break from co-hosting the podcast and get back to speaking with special guests from around the Australian sim racing scene. On this episode we get to speak with team manager Michael Whiting from one of Australia's most recognised teams, Fishy Motorsports. We go into detail about what it's like to be a part of Fishy Motorsports, managing driver skill levels and the role streaming has played in the team carving out its identity.
Noteable mentions from this episode: Logitech G Pro Invitational Series, V8...
2024-07-011h 09
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP14 - iRacings New Build Reaction and League ResultsOn this weeks episode of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast we talk about another successful launch of new content that come out of iRacing this past week, get into a few league results including the conclusion to the Premier Endurance Leagues GT3 season and the recent round of the Logitech G Pro Invitational series from Watkins Glen. We also touch on Shane Van Gisbergen's back-to-back Xfinity wins and the departure of some prominent Australian Sim Racing talent from Altus Esports.
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2024-06-141h 20
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep13 - Previewing iRacings new buildOn this week episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast we welcome back Jacob Hughes to break down all the new goodies arriving in iRacings season 3 release including the newest additions to the GT3 with the Corvette and Mustang. We then cover off a big week in V8 Supercars on iRacing with the latest rounds of the Logitech G Pro Invitational series and V8 SCOPs.
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2024-06-061h 32
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF EP12 - Reacting to the collapse of FanatecOn this weeks episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast we are reacting to the collapse of one of sim racings biggest brands, Fanatec. We also get a chance to discuss iRacings upcoming special events, catch up on race results from the Premier Endurance League, V8 SCOPS and the Logitech G Pro Invitational series and discuss a few other news items from various sim racing titles.
2024-05-171h 43
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep11 - Owning a Sim Racing BusinessOn episode number 11 of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast we get a chance to talk to Blake Sterling who has carved out a business in sim racing with his sim hardware distribution company, Gamer Gear Direct. We talk through how the company formed, some of the new innovations in the Sim Racing hardware market and whether or not a stand-alone Sim Racing Expo could ever be on the cards for Australia.
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2024-04-111h 20
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep10- Competing with Australias Best Drivers with Connor Nixonon today's episode of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast we get a chance to talk with an emerging talent within Australias iRacing V8 Supercar scene, Connor Nixon. Connor talks about his progression through the ranks and qualification into Australias most competitive V8 Supercar league, the Logitech G Pro Invitational Series.
We also get an insight into Connors unique circumstances and his involvement with other sim racing leagues occurring on a global scale.
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2024-04-051h 33
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep09 - Gaining Traction with the Streaming Community - Alex KayOn this weeks episode of the Sim Racing In Focus Podcast we get back to another interview with one of Australia's emerging streaming personalities, Alex Kay. Alex talks through creating his online community, his immersive Sim Rig and also about the dedication required to be a content creator. If you have ever considered streaming your sim races, or producing Sim Racing content then this is an episode for you!
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2024-03-292h 06
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep08 - More News & Brews with Jacob HughesOn this weeks episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast we get last weeks guest Jacob Hughes back to talk more sim racing news, including whether The Porsche Tag Heuer Esports Super Cup is appealing to viewers in Australia. We also cover some recent race results, including the dramatic finish to Round 1 of the Logitech G Pro Invitational series. We also debut the video recording from this weeks episode on YouTube for anyone looking to get more than what they bargained for with this podcast!
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2024-03-211h 25
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep07: New Content Release with Jacob HughesOn this week's episode of the Sim Racing in Focus Podcast we are joined by a fellow team member of mine and longtime mate Jacob Hughes to discuss all the new content that has been released during iRacings newest build, including the amazing addition of the iRacing Tempest Weather model.
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2024-03-111h 30
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep06 - Talking Sim Racing Commentary with Scott Rankinon this week's episode of the sim racing in focus podcast we rattle through some race results from last week and talk through the epic final round of the V8 Veterans season. We then jump into this week's conversation with Scott Rankin to discuss what it is like working as a commentator on the iRacing scene.
2024-02-291h 37
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep05 - Talking livery design with Ross Thallon of RSW GraphicsOn this weeks episode we get a chance to speak with Ross Thallon of RSW Graphics about his successful venture into Sim Racing livery design and what the future holds for one of Australia's leading livery creators.
2024-02-2258 min
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep4 - Mid Season Race ResultsOn this week's episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast, we take the opportunity to dig a little deeper into our race results and league standings in the absence of a podcast guest.
We cover off the latest rounds from the Logitech G Pro Invitational series, V8 Veterans, East Coast V8 Supercars, The Premier Endurance League and the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Super Cup.
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2024-02-1547 min
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep03 - The Evolution of Premier Endurance LeagueOn this week's episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast, we whip through our weekly drive by segments including race results and updates to news topics previously discussed. We then dive into a conversation with Rick Provenzale and James Middleton from The Premier Endurance League to discuss what it takes to be successful league owners.
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2024-02-081h 19
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Eps 2 - Raising Sim Talent with Lasith LiyanageOn today's episode we cover off our weekly race recaps and discuss Fanatecs PR statement regarding further delays to one of their pre order products before we dive into a conversation about self-improvement and the remarkable achievements of Young Rehan Liyanage in iRacing with Rehans's dad and Phoenix Racing Teams manager, Lasith Liyanage.
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2024-02-011h 26
Sim Racing In Focus PodcastSRIF Ep01- The Rise of 9ine5ive SimSportOn the very first episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast we discuss what to expect from the show along with the weekly drive by segments before we welcome our first guess to the show, 9ine5ive SimSport team manager Shawn McNamara.
2024-01-261h 18