Porsche 911 GT3 Cup – PCA Sim Racing

Dean’s List – Installment 9

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations – Welcome to Installment 9!

You have found yourself on the pole position at the Dean’s List!

The Dean’s List is the place for me to ask questions of fellow PCA Sim Racing competitors, hopefully gleaning tidbits of information about their likes, dislikes, and equipment.

As we head full bore into summer 2021, we’ve just been given the green light to run the newest Porsche in iRacings garage…the 911 GT3R.

I’m sure we are all aquiver with nervous excitement to get this beast out on the track and test its prowess against the other marques….of course, Read More >

June 15th, 2021|Categories: deanslist|Tags: BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, GT3R, hagerty, interviews, iRacing, Michelin, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche Austin, Porsche Club of America, Sebring, SIM racing, virtual racing school, VRS, Z1|

The Tip Jar – Installment 9

Sage SIM advice from fellow PCA Sim Racers!

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

What do you ensure you always do before a race?

Dave Kraige, “Check that the right car setup is loaded. Check fuel calculations. Set placeholder services for your first pit stop. Make sure the delta display is set right; otherwise I don’t know if I’m fast or not!

James Legault, “I’m 66. Hitting the head before a driving stint is priority #1!”

Matthew Kuekes, “Go to the restroom! Make sure all my inputs (steering, pedals) are hooked up and registering as expected. Load the Race Setup after qually!”

Todd Read More >

June 15th, 2021|Categories: tipjar|Tags: BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, GT3R, hagerty, interviews, iRacing, Michelin, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche Austin, Porsche Club of America, Sebring, SIM racing, virtual racing school, VRS, Z1|

Dean’s List – Operation Motorsport Sim Racing Special Event

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations! Welcome to our SIM Racer Special Edition!

You have found yourself on the pole position at the Dean’s List!

The Dean’s List is the place for me to ask questions of fellow PCA Sim Racing competitors and sometimes Real-life Pro’s, hopefully gleaning tidbits of information about their likes, dislikes, and equipment.

Today’s special guest… is our very own- Major Chris Walsh, Carolina’s PCA region, currently running a 2006 Cayman S (987).

Chris is chief organizer of the Operation Motorsport (OpMo) charity event taking place May 30^th Go ahead and sponsor a race team now!

The Tip Jar – Special Ops!

Some sensible advice from Major Chris Walsh!

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

What do you ensure you always do before a race?

Chris Walsh, “Always know your fuel strategy, if you plan to stop, triple check calculations and know the max you need and the min you need. Run a full race stint, understand tire wear and if you will need to take them in the race. Practice in the hardest conditions and know how to find that extra pace for qualifying. Don’t drink to much water either.”

What do you ensure you always do Read More >

May 27th, 2021|Categories: tipjar|Tags: BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, interviews, iRacing, Michelin, operation motorsport, opmo, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche Austin, Porsche Club of America, Sebring, SIM racing, Team Hardpoint EBM, usaf, virtual racing school, VRS|

Dean’s List – Special Pro SIM Racer Edition

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations! Welcome to our SIM Racer Special Edition!

You have found yourself on the pole position at the Dean’s List!

The Dean’s List is the place for me to ask questions of fellow PCA Sim Racing competitors and sometimes Real-life Pro’s, hopefully gleaning tidbits of information about their likes, dislikes, and equipment.

I’d like to thank David Williams VRS Resident Pro driver for taking the wheel of today’s revealing edition.

For those of you currently running the RUF, you will certainly know David from his blisteringly fast, baseline setup, track sessions, telemetry, and video track walks. Read More >

May 10th, 2021|Categories: deanslist|Tags: david williams, Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, hagerty, interviews, iRacing, Michelin, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, podium, Podium eSports, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche Club of America, RUF, RUF track, SIM racing, virtual racing school, VRS|

The Tip Jar – Special Pro Racer Edition 2

Sage advice from fellow sim racer and real-life pro race car driver, Riley Dickinson!

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

What do you ensure you always do before a race?

Riley Dickinson, “Think through different possibilities of how a start can go and what I will do so when one of them comes to fruition I’m better prepared.”

What do you ensure you always do in a race?

Riley Dickinson, “Deep breathes and stay calm.”

What do you recommend racers never do before a race?

Riley Dickinson, “Forget Read More >

April 2nd, 2021|Categories: tipjar|Tags: Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, interviews, iRacing, Michelin, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche Austin, Porsche Club of America, Sebring, SIM racing, Team Hardpoint EBM, virtual racing school, VRS|

Dean’s List – Special Pro Racer Edition 2

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations! Welcome to our special web release!

You have found yourself on the pole position at the Dean’s List!

The Dean’s List is the place for me to ask questions of fellow PCA Sim Racing competitors and sometimes Real life Pro’s, hopefully gleaning tidbits of information about their likes, dislikes, and equipment.
I’d like to thank Tom Moore, Porsche Cars North America, Consultant, Motorsport Public Relations and Ken Breslauer, Director, Media & Track Historian at Sebring International Raceway for hooking me up here.

OK, so thumbs up, engine running, first gear selected, watch the pit lane speed…and Read More >

April 2nd, 2021|Categories: deanslist|Tags: Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, interviews, iRacing, Michelin, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche Austin, Porsche Club of America, Sebring, SIM racing, Team Hardpoint EBM, virtual racing school, VRS|

Dean’s List – Installment 8

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations – Welcome to Installment 8!

You have found yourself on the pole position at the Dean’s List!

The Dean’s List is the place for me to ask questions of fellow PCA Sim Racing competitors, hopefully gleaning tidbits of information about their likes, dislikes, and equipment.

Keep your head up, your eyes down field and make sure to point out the track flag stations as you go by.

Our iRacers today are track day pilots, devilishly fast with a sprinkling of street legal road runners thrown into the frothy mix…

Rafael Amorim, Peachstate Region. and a gorgeous Porsche Read More >

March 13th, 2021|Categories: deanslist|Tags: Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, interviews, iRacing, PCA Sim Racing, Porsche, Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche Club of America, practice races|