Welcome to another exhilarating entry in the iRacing Porsche Cup series, this time from the legendary Road America circuit. This race featured a competitive Strength of Field of 3,331, and I began the event in 14th place as car #18 following the qualifying rounds. Despite several challenges, I crossed the finish line in 18th position.
The race was a rollercoaster of emotions and performance. I ascended to the 10th position by the third lap, but a critical mistake at Turn 12, known as Canada Corner, dramatically altered the course of my race. You can witness this pivotal moment on lap 3. My performance faltered again in laps 4, 5, and 6, with my racecraft compromised by multiple errors.
Amid these setbacks, there were highlights, notably the fierce duels with two adept French drivers. Although my driving was plagued by too many errors, these battles were intense and showcased moments of true racing skill. Unfortunately, my limited practice—racing just once a week—likely contributed to these mistakes.
Nonetheless, the thrill of the race was undeniable, enhanced by my D-Box Full Motion Simulator setup, complete with a Simucube 2 Ultimate Wheelbase, Precision Sim Engineering Porsche Cup Replica steering wheel, Sparco 6.0 harness, Sparco seat, and Simtag Ashley hydraulic brake pedals. The realism of this equipment made the racing experience immersive and visceral, yet forgiving, as my crashes only cost me points, not repairs.
I hope you found this race as thrilling to watch as it was for me to participate in. Remember to stay tuned for more gripping race recaps and updates. If you enjoyed this post, consider subscribing for more content, and feel free to leave a like or donate to support my racing endeavors. Your positive feedback is always welcome. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Until next time, keep racing!
| Fin Pos | Name | Start Pos | Car # | Interval | Average Lap Time | Fastest Lap Time | Inc | Club | New iRating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Lafuente | 1 | 1 | -00.000 | 2:07.608 | 2:06.664 | 8 | Iberia | 9782 |
| 2 | Santeri Martikainen | 2 | 2 | -00.258 | 2:07.629 | 2:06.474 | 3 | Finland | 8304 |
| 3 | Rasmus Christensen2 | 3 | 3 | -00.503 | 2:07.650 | 2:06.396 | 3 | Scandinavia | 5838 |
| 4 | Joseph Dimbylow | 4 | 4 | -13.616 | 2:08.742 | 2:07.053 | 9 | UK and I | 5230 |
| 5 | Hakan Guven | 5 | 6 | -13.897 | 2:08.766 | 2:07.138 | 7 | International Club | 4384 |
| 6 | Chris Whalley2 | 8 | 7 | -16.384 | 2:08.973 | 2:07.684 | 3 | UK and I | 4096 |
| 7 | Jose Carlos Gonçalves Da Silva | 6 | 12 | -26.043 | 2:09.778 | 2:07.887 | 13 | Iberia | 3287 |
| 8 | Freddy Solomon | 12 | 9 | -26.209 | 2:09.791 | 2:08.218 | 2 | France | 3599 |
| 9 | Jon Piontek | 15 | 11 | -26.280 | 2:09.797 | 2:07.868 | 16 | DE-AT-CH | 3281 |
| 10 | Matthew Martin4 | 21 | 17 | -27.177 | 2:09.871 | 2:07.846 | 5 | UK and I | 2618 |
| 11 | Josu Aseguinolaza | 9 | 10 | -27.661 | 2:09.912 | 2:07.722 | 13 | Iberia | 3299 |
| 12 | Timothée Vallerand | 18 | 16 | -28.773 | 2:10.004 | 2:08.340 | 14 | France | 2619 |
| 13 | Florian Mandl2 | 19 | 22 | -32.111 | 2:10.282 | 2:08.271 | 0 | DE-AT-CH | 2315 |
| 14 | Elias Mier Diaz | 20 | 14 | -32.150 | 2:10.285 | 2:08.356 | 9 | Iberia | 2632 |
| 15 | Davide Giazzon | 17 | 19 | -32.767 | 2:10.337 | 2:07.955 | 14 | Italy | 2443 |
| 16 | JT Arrighinen | 7 | 8 | -34.304 | 2:10.466 | 2:07.723 | 7 | France | 3754 |
| 17 | Maxime Marguerite2 | 10 | 20 | -36.323 | 2:10.634 | 2:09.055 | 14 | France | 2381 |
| 18 | Philipp Geppl | 14 | 18 | -42.168 | 2:11.121 | 2:07.979 | 4 | DE-AT-CH | 2428 |
| 19 | Sebastian Fiedelak | 13 | 5 | -45.607 | 2:11.407 | 2:08.528 | 10 | DE-AT-CH | 4448 |
| 20 | Žan Žvikart | 16 | 15 | -49.048 | 2:11.694 | 2:08.366 | 10 | Central-Eastern Europe | 2551 |
| 21 | Samuel Hierberito | 22 | 21 | -1:02.698 | 2:12.831 | 2:09.778 | 0 | Mexico | 2344 |
| 22 | Guido Scarabottini | 11 | 13 | -11 L | 4:04.740 | 7 | Italy | 2685 |
