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McNish on the Isle of Man

Allan Q&A1

by John | March 8, 2013

While he was visiting the Simraceway Performance Driving Center recently, we grabbed Allan McNish and dragged him back into the Simraceway race trailer to answer a brand new set of questions from our players.

 

This week he tells BlackKnight Lee what kind of car he would use to set a hot lap on the motor racing Mecca that is the Isle of Man. Read on to discover his ride of choice!

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What is Allan McNish’s Favorite Simraceway Car?

Allan Q&A1

by John | February 21, 2013

While he was visiting the Simraceway Performance Driving Center recently, we grabbed Allan McNish and dragged him back into the Simraceway race trailer to answer a brand new set of questions from our players.

 

Ever wondered what the Audi sports car legend’s favorite car is amongst the 80+ currently available for download in the game? LoneWolfGAM did. Read on to find out the answer (it may surprise you).

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Allan McNish Answers Your Questions

Allan Q&A1

by John | February 14, 2013

While he was visiting the Simraceway Performance Driving Center recently, we grabbed Allan McNish and dragged him back into the Simraceway race trailer to answer a brand new set of questions from our players.

 

To discover what happened the last time John Hindhaugh put the Scot on the spot, check out our YouTube archives. Or read on to find out the answer to this session’s opening question, posed by Risto Kappet: How will economic conditions affect racing in the coming years?

 

(Clue: his answer involves bagpipes!)

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Video Special: McNish Talks Daytona

McNish helmet

by John | January 26, 2013

As Simraceway pro-driver Allan McNish swaps our virtual Silverstone track for the real-world Daytona International Speedway this weekend, we wish him luck in his eighth attempt at an overall win at the 24 Hours of Daytona.

 

We’re all hoping he can go one better than last year, the latest of his hat-trick of second-place finishes. Continue reading to find out what the Scot thinks of the event in this great video, filmed at last year’s race by our good friend Eric S. Goodfield.

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The Voice of Sports Car Racing Commentates on Sunday Race-Off 10

Hindhaugh in action

by John | January 24, 2013

As the launch of Race to the Weekend 11 signals the start of another exciting journey to a prestigious Sunday Race-Off, we’re looking back at last week’s show-piece races–and a special appearance by Radio Le Mans commentator, the one-and-only John Hindhaugh.

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You Vs. Allan McNish Hot Lap Event

McNish in You Vs. SRW

by John | January 22, 2013

Following yesterday’s awesome You Vs. SRW Expert Session in which the game’s finest drivers took on Allan McNish, the double Le Mans-winning Scot has now laid down a challenge to all Simraceway players in our new You Vs. Allan McNish Hot Lap Event at Silverstone.

 

Carry on reading to find out more, or grab an Audi R18 TDI now and join the Event to see if you can beat his time!

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You Vs. … Allan McNish

youvsallan

by John | January 21, 2013

We’re bolstering the ranks of the Simraceway representatives in a very special Expert Session of You Vs. SRW today, between 9:30 and 10:30 am PST. Continue reading to find out more!

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Remembering Dan Wheldon

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by Navi | October 16, 2012

Today we remember and honor our friend, the late Dan Wheldon. Dan was Simraceway’s first pro driver and in part because of that, but more because of who he was, his impact on our world was simply huge. He not only opened the door to his beloved world of IndyCar—which to us was like heading through the wardrobe into Narnia—he did so with a warmth and welcome that was as unexpected as it was disarming.

 

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August 2012 Theme–Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

August theme_GP of Sonoma

by John | August 1, 2012

With the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma fast approaching, August’s theme, which will feature in our game as well as our FacebookTwitter, and YouTube pages, celebrates Simraceway‘s “home Grand Prix”.
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Vote for Dario in the ESPY Awards!

Dario takes the lead

by Andy | July 11, 2012

Over the last twelve months, Simraceway pro driver Dario Franchitti not only gained his fourth IndyCar title, he also completed a memorable hat-trick of Indianapolis 500 victories. Now we know we’re biased, but we think that makes him more-than-deserving of ESPN’s annual Excellence in Sports Performance (ESPY) Best Driver award.

If you agree with us, you can vote for him in the ESPY online poll by clicking here, and then clicking on his image and hitting the VOTE button!