Podcast · Leisure & Travel
by iRacing.com · English · Leisure & Travel
iRacing Downshift is where real racing and simracing collide! Hosted by Greg West, Kevin Bobbitt, and Chris Leone, the official podcast of iRacing includes World Championship eSport updates, a lively discussion of the biggest stories in the world of racing, and much more.
9 Oct 2026 · 56 min
iRacing president Tony Gardner returns to Downshift for an all-new episode! He talks about some of the exciting developments from iRacing Studios, including NASCAR 26 and next year's upcoming INDYCAR title. Greg and Kevin also get into the exciting 2026 Season 4 iRacing build. Read Greg Hill's 2026 Season 4 development blog: https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-august-2026/
8 Jun 2026 · 45 min
The guys have been hard at work globetrotting heading into the latest iRacing Downshift. Find out what everybody's been up to before we take a deep dive into all the awesome new content and features coming in the 2026 Season 3 build, from the BMW M2 Racing that all members will receive automatically to the exciting new Qualcomm Circuit and even Dirt AI. Plus, we check in on our top esports series.
23 Mar 2026 · 24 min
We've got lots to talk about on the latest episode of Downshift! The 2026 Season 2 build has all sorts of excitement for racers of all types, from the addition of the NASCAR Truck Series RAM to a huge fleet of road racing refreshes on modern and vintage content alike. We also dive into iRacing Arcade, our exciting new collaboration with Original Fire Games, and catch up on the latest in esports, including the refreshed eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series format.
16 Jan 2026 · 26 min
It’s the best show of 2026 (so far!)—the boys are back to take a look at last month’s 2026 Season 1 build, featuring the ultra-popular Porsche 911 Cup (992.2), FIA Cross Car, and an exciting new fleet of tracks. We’ve also got a look ahead at the biggest event in sim racing, this weekend’s iRacing Daytona 24, and a competitive set of esports events for the World of Outlaws, INDYCAR, and eNASCAR.
11 Nov 2025 · 29 min
iRacing Downshift is back with an all-new episode! We get into the NASCAR 25 launch and our upcoming iRacing Arcade release, share the latest updates on our current eSports championships, and wrap things up with a little reminder on how Safety Rating works. Stay tuned for more content as we get closer to next month’s 2026 Season 1 build!
27 Aug 2025 · 42 min
We had to record this one a bit early due to everyone’s crazy schedules right now, but the 2025 Season 4 preview show is right here! Learn more about the new content and features coming in the September build, plus we’ve got a fun collection of stories on what we’ve all been up to since the last show. All the fun we’ve been up to recently is right here! Greg Hill’s August dev blog: https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-august-2025/ INDYCAR x iRacing Studios 2026: https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-studios-to-produce-standalone-indycar-video-game-in-2026/ iRacing Arcade:…
6 Jun 2025 · 34 min
The boys are back with a look ahead at iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 build, featuring the Gen 4 stock cars, The Bend, and lots of existing cars, tracks, and features that have been made mo’ betta. Plus, Greg and Kevin talk about their golf games, Chris recaps his recent whirlwind tour of racetracks, and much more. Read Greg Hill’s blog for more on the new build: https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-may-2025/
11 Apr 2025 · 38 min
On an all-new iRacing Downshift, the boys take a look at some of the most exciting parts of the 2025 Season 2 build, look at a busy eSports scene that includes this weekend's Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup finale and multiple eNASCAR series, and share how you can compete alongside NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series star Rajah Caruth later this month.
13 Feb 2025 · 43 min
The boys are back for their first episode of 2025! We kick the new year off with Trading Paints founder Steve Luvender, who talks about 15 years of supporting the iRacing community. We've also got fun stories from special events like the VCO Daytona 24, the biggest event in sim racing history, and the Dale Jr Foundation Driven to Give 400. Add in a list of our new yearlong series and esports updates, and it's a show you won't want to miss!
20 Dec 2024 · 36 min
Happy holidays, Downshift listeners! Greg, Kevin, and Chris are back for one last time in 2024 to recap many of the biggest stories of the year, share their favorite car and track releases on iRacing over the past few builds, and look ahead to an exciting 2025 Special Events calendar.
22 Nov 2024 · 39 min
The boys are back with a look ahead at the 2025 Season 1 build! With all sorts of new cars, tracks, and features, it's the perfect holiday present for iRacers of all types. Plus, Greg, Kevin, and Chris talk about all the jet-setting they've been doing over the past couple of months. Read Greg Hill's latest dev blog: https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-november-2024/ Save 50% on new iRacing accounts and 25% on renewals with our Black Friday sale, running now through December 2: https://www.iracing.com/blackfriday/
13 Sep 2024 · 39 min
The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys set their sights on iRacing's 2024 Season 4 build and go through all the details on the new cars, tracks, and features. We tell you how to get early access to World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 before its Tuesday release, and we've also got all the latest and greatest from our many top-tier esports series.
26 Apr 2024 · 50 min
If you follow any of our social media channels (and why wouldn't you?), you're familiar with the voice Doug Hunt has built around the iRacing brand. The guys sit down with him to talk about how he created the personality you know and love, how much time he's spent in the Magic Kingdom, and what happened to the company rental car the last time he joined Greg and Kevin at the Nurburgring. We've also got details on our latest special events, esports, and much more.
20 Mar 2024 · 53 min
We’re not sure what’s bigger: iRacing’s 2024 Season 2 build, or the latest iRacing Downshift! We cover all the new content, from making it rain to our new cars and tracks, before catching up with iRacing president and CFO Tony Gardner to talk about our growing membership, how the company has expanded over the past few years, and other games under the iRacing umbrella.
1 Feb 2024 · 39 min
The boys are back for their first show of 2024! It's been a busy January with the biggest iRacing Daytona 24 ever, the return of INDYCAR, tons of esports updates, and much more. Plus, the boys recap their holidays and talk about their iRacing-related new year's resolutions. Read the interview with Glenn McGee: Part 1 | Part 2
22 Dec 2023 · 43 min
It's Holiday time, and the Downshift is back with the release of 2024 Season 1! A new car along with 3 new and updated tracks lead our conversation, as well as plenty of updates behind the scenes and under the hood for iRacing. We'll also catch you up on the esports news from the wintertime, as well as some of our favorite moments from 2023! Watch the Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 reveal: Click here
27 Oct 2023 · 48 min
For the latest iRacing Downshift, we bring in our new Marketing and Communications Specialist, Justin Melillo, to talk about his background in the sim racing space and coverage of our top esports events. We’ve got plenty of updates on our most recent Special Events, a look at all of our pro series going down, and Chris continues pursuing his vendetta against those who can’t keep the racing to the racetrack.
21 Sep 2023 · 48 min
Downshift is back and we've got tons to talk about with the release of 2023 Season 4! With five new cars and three new tracks, plus some epic new series and feature improvements, we've got a lot to catch you up on. We've also got updates on all of iRacing's top esports series, including setting the stage for the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series season finale from the NASCAR Hall of Fame later this month.
18 Aug 2023 · 33 min
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing has an all-new update for the 2023 season, and we've got Matt Lewis on from Monster Games to talk about it! We've also got some news on our 15th Anniversary celebration and all the latest eSports updates.
25 Jul 2023 · 31 min
It's an interview so timely that we skipped the other half of the show! eRacr's Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill drop in to talk about this Wednesday's third running of the Firecracker 400, what it's like to put on one of the biggest independent sim races on iRacing, and how their real-world racing experiences have shaped it. Tune in July 26 at 8PM ET on http://twitch.tv/eracr_gg to watch the action!
21 Jun 2023 · 55 min
It’s true—we’ve made 50 of these! But even more importantly, iRacing is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, so executive vice president Steve Myers returns to Downshift to reflect on the long, strange trip it’s been. We’ve also got the latest on 2023 Season 3, including new cars, new tracks, and the dirt refresh that has changed the game in sprint car, late model, and even off-road truck racing! Stay tuned to our Twitch and YouTube on Friday to watch the video version!
12 May 2023 · 54 min
We're getting ready for 2023 Season 3 on a new iRacing Downshift! We've got some teasers on new content and series, including the all-new Ring Meister concept (stay tuned for more info on that) and continued updates on our console games and esports. This month's guest, David Tucker, is one of our most active company voices in the iRacing forums—and as someone who touches so much on iRacing, one of your most asked-for guests in the history of the podcast!
14 Apr 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
It’s a busy month in the world of iRacing, from enjoying the 2023 Season 2 content that dropped last month to announcements around our console games, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing and ExoCross . This month’s interview panel features QA testers Mike Hinkle and Kevin Zhu, associate producer Kevin Iannarelli, and some guy you might have heard of named Tyler Hudson talking about their day jobs, real-world racing experiences, and how they all link together. Attention iRacing fans! Upgrade your sim racing experience with the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite and F-GT Lite iRacing Editions! All-in-one…
15 Mar 2023 · 52 min
The iRacing Downshift makes its triumphant return after a month off with a look at 2023 Season 2, the three—excuse us, four—new cars and one new track that have joined the service, and a look at our world of esports and special events. Plus, racing legend Tony Kanaan joins the show to talk about his embrace of sim racing, becoming a team owner in both eNASCAR and the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup, and his unlikely journey from adversaries to best friends with Greg.
12 Jan 2023 · 52 min
We hit the ground running in the first iRacing Downshift of the new year as we look ahead to a full calendar of Special Events and series for 2023. This month's guests are our AI team of Nigel Pattinson, Alex Saunders, and Brent Foster, who talk about what sets iRacing AI apart, what to look out for in the future, and the very unique career that Brent left behind before joining us.
15 Dec 2022 · 54 min
It's the last iRacing Downshift of the year, and we've got plenty to talk about! We go through all the exciting developments in the 2023 Season 1 build and our active esports series, and Cisco Scaramuzza from our in-house broadcast team joins to talk about his role and share some favorite behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, Greg and Kevin resolve their pie debate from the last episode.
23 Nov 2022 · 1 hr
For those of you who come to iRacing Downshift for iRacing news: we've got Nim Cross and Tyler Hudson on to talk about stewarding, some exciting updates about our latest road racing content releases and updates, and of course, details on how you can save big on both new accounts and renewals for iRacing's Black Friday sale. For those of you who come for everything else: Greg, Kevin, and Chris attempt to distinguish pie from quiche.
13 Oct 2022 · 52 min
It's a busy time here at iRacing, highlighted by the release of our first-ever console title, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing! John Schneider from Monster Games joins the show to talk about his career, how iRacing's acquisition of Monster contributed to the new title, and much more. We've also got multiple Special Events like our inaugural SCCA Runoffs and Crandon Pro 4 World Championship coming up—and we'll explain the Super Session format that lets you qualify for these races.
8 Sep 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
We promised you we were back for real, and we meant it! iRacing Downshift returns with a look at all the fun new content and features in 2022 Season 4, before our executive vice president Steve Myers drops in to talk everything from the acquisitions of Monster Games and Orontes Games to working with executive producer Greg Hill in the Papyrus days. To read the full release notes for iRacing 2022 Season 4, click here: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/28418/2022-season-4-release-notes-2022-09-06-02#latest This week's iRacing Downshift is brought to you by Turn Racing. Turn Racing aims to…
10 Aug 2022 · 54 min
The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys talk about what they've been up to on our extended break, but today's show is all about iRacing Senior VP and Executive Producer Greg Hill. This is the show to listen to if you want to learn about everything from track development in the virtual world to how rain is coming along... as well as some recent road racing updates. Plus, learn about how Greg worked his way up the ladder from a college intern to his current role, and why Steve Myers calls him "The Hammer!" To learn more about iRacing's work on the redesign of Atlanta Motor Speedway, click…
iRacing Downshift is where real racing and simracing collide! Hosted by Greg West, Kevin Bobbitt, and Chris Leone, the official podcast of iRacing includes World Championship eSport updates, a lively discussion of the biggest stories in the world of racing, and much more.
iRacing Downshift is a English leisure & travel podcast from iRacing.com. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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