Sim Racing In Focus

08/01/2025

The podcast has been a fun hobby this year, thanks again to all the guests who have participated so far and looking forward to more great conversations with people doing great things in sim racing. It's cool to see your podcast appear 27 times as someone's favourite podcast and that we have a 5 star rating on spotifiy!

05/01/2025

On this week’s 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.

Where to find the show:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

12/10/2024

On this week’s episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast Jacob "Packets" Hughes (aka Packets96) 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!

Where to find the show:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

09/10/2024

On 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 what has 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. Forgive us if we are a bit rusty!

Where to find the show:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

05/10/2024

🔈 Podcast returns this week 🔈

It's been a long unplanned break between episodes of the podcast, but Packets96 will join us in the recording booth again this week to finally get episode 19 underway! There is so much to catch up on in the Sim Racing universe let alone the Australian scene and we plan to cover it all.

Hope everyone can tune in. 👀

14/08/2024

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.

Notable mentions: Synergy Sim Racing Logitech G Pro Invitational Series V8 SCOPS Premier Series East Coast V8s V8 Veterans Hobbo88

Where to find the show:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

10/08/2024

On 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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Where to find the show:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

23/07/2024

On 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, we don our tin foil hats to work out who was behind the DDOS attacks on iRacing last week and 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 weekend.

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Where to find the show:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

05/07/2024

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03/07/2024

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02/07/2024

On 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 SCOPS Premier Series, Harlon Motorsports, MJS Gaming, DC Shades, West End Mazda Parramatta, 2 Ezy Finance, Infinity Designz

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Where to find the show:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

27/06/2024

https://simracinginfocus.blog/could-corsairs-takeover-of-endor-ag-fanatec-be-unethical/

For a simplified and light hearted take on Corsairs ongoing takeover bid of Fanatec, check out our latest article!

21/06/2024

When you gotta reach deep into your bag of excuses for dumping a fellow Sim Racer!

14/06/2024

On 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.

Get 5% off Cammus products when you use the link below and enter "simfocus" into the discount code box on checkout. https://cammusracing.com/?ref=g28orvqu

Where to find the show:
Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:

https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...

Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

07/06/2024

Just abit of action from the final round of the Premier Endurance League GT3 season last Sunday night.

06/06/2024

On this week episode of the Sim Racing In Focus podcast we welcome back Jacob Hughes AKA Packets96 to break down all the new goodies arriving in iRacings season 3 release, including the newest additions to the GT3 class 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, V8 SCOPS Premier Series and the Premier Endurance League.

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Where to find the show:
Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...
YouTube:

https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...

Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

26/05/2024

We were looking at recording the next episode of the podcast tonight but looks like that will need to be re arranged after scrapping through pre qualyfing in the 64th and last grid spot for tonight's V8 SCOPS Premier Series round!

Hopefully, we can get an episode recorded early this week to cover all of this week's racing action and also the recently released iRacing build Notes

Here is the final lineup for Round 4 of V8SCOPS at Jerez. Remember to tune into all the action LIVE TONIGHT from 6pm!

iRacing
Sim Speed Esports Network
Aussie Online Gaming
Bowler Media
Südspeed
Proven Energy

17/05/2024

On episode number 12 of the Sim Racing in Focus podcast we welcome back Jacob Hughes AKA Packets96 to react to the news of Fanatecs collapse and the pending Corsair take over. We talk iRacing special event season, race results from Premier Endurance League, V8 SCOPS Premier Series and the Logitech G Pro Invitational Series.

Get 5% off Cammus products when you use the link below and enter "simfocus" into the discount code box on checkout.

https://cammusracing.com/?ref=g28orvqu

Where to find the show:

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWMv3EhYdBojHq5hBUAdg...

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/-fx3fv...

Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../sim-racing-in.../id1729303921

Google Podcast:

https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjY..