We are excited to bring you episode 20 of the SimRacing Expo podcast! Hosted by Luke Crane, this episode features Konstantinos Dimitridis, a design veteran and the owner of Lovely Sim Racing. He shares insights from his nearly 30 years in design and discusses the platform's impressive growth, which includes over 70,000 active users and 13 million sessions, all contributing to the vibrant racing sim community.🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oct 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com🇺🇸🎟️: https://simracing.link/TheGoldenTicket🎧 Listen to our Podcast:• https://simracing.link/Podcast-YouTube• https://simracing.link/Podcast-Apple• https://simracing.link/Podcast-Spotify• https://simracing.link/Podcast-Deezer• https://simracing.link/Podcast-Amazon📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo📍 Our Affiliate Partners• Alpinestars Sim Racing: https://simracing.link/Alpinestars-SimRacing-Gear• Asetek Racing Europe: https://simracing.link/AsetekRacing-EU• Asetek Racing USA: https://simracing.link/AsetekRacing-USA• Fanatec: https://simracing.link/Fanatec• Logitech-G: https://simracing.link/Logitech-G• MOZA Racing: https://simracing.link/MOZA-RACING• Pimax: https://simracing.link/Pimax-VR• Simsonn: https://simracing.link/Pimax-VR

We take you straight inside NASCAR’s longest night: the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Joining the show are Derek Allan, Director of Consumer Sales, and Aaron Burns, Senior Marketing Manager at Charlotte Motor Speedway, to reveal what it really takes to put on a Coke 600 race weekend on Memorial Day.From ticket sales strategies and packed grandstands to the biggest struggles of organizing a marquee NASCAR event, you’ll hear how the team keeps “America’s Home for Racing” buzzing. We also dive into how sim racing and the SimRacing Expo are shaping the future fanbase, plus the brand-new SimRacing Expo Golden Ticket that combines the expo, the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 and the NASCAR Hall of Fame into one ultimate weekend.🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

Raymond Smith is one of the key architects behind NASCAR’s sim racing and esports strategy, serving as Sr. Director, Esports at NASCAR. In this episode of “NASCAR Future Champions Coming From eNASCAR! Raymond Smith Podcast,” we explore how he connects traditional NASCAR fans with a new generation coming through gaming, iRacing, and the official eNASCAR ecosystem.Raymond’s background spans Major League Baseball marketing with the Washington Nationals, fan development at Richmond Raceway, and now leading NASCAR Gaming & Esports. He is deeply involved in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series and the eNASCAR College iRacing Series, helping transform virtual racing into scholarships, professional opportunities, and a true talent pipeline for future NASCAR stars.In this conversation, we talk about how to build a career in sports marketing, how eNASCAR became a serious pillar of NASCAR’s strategy, the layers of the sim racing ecosystem, the jobs created by sim racing, and what is next for eNASCAR. 🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

Chris Lulham is one of the strongest "sim to real" stories in modern motorsport. The British Team Redline standout dominated top-level sim racing, including wins at the iRacing Nürburgring 24 Hours and Le Mans Virtual, plus two VCO Esports Racing World Cup titles. In 2024 he switched fully to real racing and delivered an incredible Radical Cup UK SR3 season with 16 wins from 18 races and the championship.That breakout opened the door to Max Verstappen’s Verstappen.com Racing program.In 2025 Lulham stepped into GT World Challenge Europe, racing Endurance in the Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo and Sprint with Emil Frey Racing in the Ferrari 296 GT3. The results followed fast: a class win at the 24 Hours of Spa and Gold Cup titles, proving his pace translates from simulator to GT3 paddock. He also took on the Nürburgring challenge, including the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) in SP9 Pro, building experience on the Nordschleife.🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

Join us for an exclusive deep dive with  @EERIEISSSS  - Rory Alexander, the visionary force behind the EERIEISSSS YouTube channel, who has helped shape and elevate modern sim racing content creation. With nearly 350,000 subscribers and more than two years as a full-time creator, Rory has turned his passion for Gran Turismo and Assetto Corsa Competizione into a professional career, one that connects virtual racing, real-world motorsport culture, and the fast-growing world of sim racing media.From his very first upload five years ago to becoming a recognizable name in the scene, Rory’s journey is a blueprint for authentic growth in a competitive space. His content stands for Gran Turismo expertise, ACC know-how, and uncompromising racecraft, qualities that have earned him respect not only as a creator, but also as a competitor and commentator within the broader sim racing ecosystem.Whether through major opportunities like appearing in the Gran Turismo movie, success in competitive Pro-Am environments, or his presence in professional broadcast roles, his path proves that sim racing credibility now carries real weight beyond the game itself. For anyone looking to build a sustainable career from their passion, Rory’s story shows what becomes possible when authenticity meets strategy and when commitment to the craft never wavers.🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

Today's episode features former British GT Champion, James Baldwin the British racing driver and professional sim racer who represents one of the most compelling career transitions in motorsport history.Born September 28, 1997, in Buckinghamshire, Baldwin's racing journey began at eight years old in competitive karting. He dominated the junior categories, winning five national championships at Daytona Motorsport between 2013 and 2014. However, at 16, financial constraints ended his traditional racing career. This setback proved to be a pivot point rather than an ending. Instead of abandoning motorsport entirely, Baldwin discovered competitive sim racing and quickly established himself as one of the world's elite esports drivers. His breakthrough came in 2019 when he won the World's Fastest Gamer championship, a prestigious competition judged by Formula 1 legends Juan Pablo Montoya and Rubens Barrichello. The prize: a full season in the British GT Championship with Jenson Button's Jenson Team Rocket partnership.Baldwin's real-world debut was spectacular. He won his first race, secured four pole positions, achieved three podium finishes, and finished the season fourth in the championship, immediately proving that virtual racing skill translates to track performance.Since then, Baldwin has competed in multiple 24 Hours of Spa events with Garage 59, achieved podium finishes in GT World Challenge Europe (including his class win at Jeddah), and been named Autosport's Esports Driver of the Year.His story challenges everything we thought we knew about how drivers develop. Join us as we explore the future of motorsport talent development, the intersection of gaming and racing, and one driver's quest to become the first esports champion to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

Welcome everyone to a special episode of the SimRacing Expo Podcast, brought to you by South West Vision, the team behind the scenes of world's biggest celebration of sim racing exhibition.Today’s episode is a personal one. We’re looking back at an incredible year: one full of challenges, big changes, and unforgettable moments that defined the SimRacing Expo. From the sleepless nights of planning to the packed halls buzzing with excitement, we’ve seen this community grow stronger, more connected, and more passionate than ever before.We’ll talk about what these milestones really mean to us as organisers, how the Expo’s success has shaped our team and the vision moving forward, and what’s next for the future of sim racing events.So grab your headphones, whether you’re a long-time supporter, an exhibitor, or part of the racing community, this episode is for you. Let’s dive into the story behind the SimRacing Expo and where it’s headed next.🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

Ever wondered what it takes to build a simulator so realistic that professional MotoGP riders use it for training? In this exclusive podcast, we sit down with the team from SevenSim, the brilliant engineers behind the official KTM MotoGP simulator. We go behind the scenes to explore how they brought this incredible piece of technology to life with insights from riders like Jonas Folger.But SevenSim is more than just racing. We dive deep into the world of industrial simulation, discovering how their technology is used for everything from professional training to complex logistics. We discuss the challenges of selling a futuristic idea, the delicate balance of blending art with engineering, and the surprising limitations of today's simulation technology.Join us as we explore the future of virtual reality and simulation, and find out what's next for a company that is truly building tomorrow's world, today.https://www.sevensim.at/🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

From dominating the F3 Championship to navigating the intense rumors of the F1 "Silly Season," Gabi opens up about the untold stories of his rapid rise to the pinnacle of motorsport. We go beyond the track to discuss the mental resilience needed to overcome setbacks, how he handles the pressure of the spotlight, and what it really feels like to realize you have the talent to become one of the best 20 drivers in the world.Plus, we get inside insights into his preparation: hear about his relationship with Max Verstappen and how intense sim racing sessions with Team Redline (alongside Luke Browning) keep him sharp for the real world.🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

In this episode of the SimRacing Expo Podcast, we welcome Sensit!, a pioneering company redefining immersion with intelligent haptics. Based in Potsdam, Sensit! develops advanced Metahaptics technology, including the MTC-P Extreme series, designed to simulate physical sensations that make virtual racing feel astonishingly real.We talk about how their systems detect oversteer, understeer, traction control and ABS feedback, and translate these into subtle seat and cockpit responses. Sensit! shares insights into their journey, their technology, and how their innovations are shaping the future of sim racing and gaming immersion.If you want to understand what takes sim racing from impressive to unforgettable, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the tech that turns racing games into a true physical experience.For the complete overview of your podcast you can head over to our website in ⁠German⁠ or ⁠English⁠!🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026💻 Website➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA: 🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com📝 Social Media➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo