Z1 – PCA Sim Racing

The Tip Jar – Installment 13. Lucky for Some!

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

What do you ensure you always do before a race?

Dean Chapman, “Trip to the loo, ensure the kids+wife leave me alone, switch off the phone!”

What do you ensure you always do in a race?

Dean Chapman, “Be courteous, check black box relatives..”

What do you recommend racers never do before a race?

Dean Chapman, “Get too hyper pumped”

What do you recommend racers never do while in a race?

Dean Chapman, “Re-enter track before checking black box/ dive bomb stupid corners that are NOT for overtaking/ keep an open mic in discord or iRacing

January 16th, 2022|Categories: tipjar|Tags: 911, 928, 944, 992, BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Driver61, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, GT3R, hagerty, heusinkveld pedals, interviews, iRacing, le mans, logitech, Mclaren, Michelin, nordschleife, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche Club of America, Porsche RSR, porsche singer, Sebring, SIM racing, simucube, speed secrets, thrustmaster, trakracer, virtual racing school, VR, VRS, Z1, Zone 1|

Dean’s List – Installment 13. Lucky for Some!

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations – Welcome to Installment 13!

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.

Today’s installment 13 is a special one…yes, I’ve interviewed myself!

I grabbed the Number 13 installment to match my car number.

After a series of unfortunate incidents during Series 6- From one race to another, I was wrecked, ran into, wiped out, and generally suffered at the hands of others. I count

January 16th, 2022|Categories: deanslist|Tags: 911, 928, 944, 992, BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Driver61, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, GT3R, hagerty, heusinkveld pedals, interviews, iRacing, le mans, logitech, Mclaren, Michelin, nordschleife, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche Club of America, Porsche RSR, porsche singer, Sebring, SIM racing, simucube, speed secrets, thrustmaster, trakracer, virtual racing school, VR, VRS, Z1, Zone 1|

The Tip Jar – Special Pro Sim Racer Edition – Installment 12

Sage Sim advice from a Pro Sim Racer Isaac Gillissen

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

What do you ensure you always do before a race?

Isaac Gillissen, “Toilet break. Weight reduction is key!”

What do you ensure you always do in a race?

Isaac Gillissen, “Stay calm, calculated, and patient..”

What do you recommend racers never do before a race?

Isaac Gillissen, “Chug an energy drink. First, you’ll have a big rush and then a crash in your concentration level and probably on track too…”

What do you recommend racers never do

November 22nd, 2021|Categories: tipjar|Tags: 911, 928, 944, BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Driver61, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, GT3R, hagerty, heusinkveld pedals, interviews, iRacing, le mans, logitech, Mclaren, Michelin, nordschleife, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche Club of America, Porsche RSR, porsche singer, Sebring, SIM racing, simucube, thrustmaster, trakracer, virtual racing school, VR, VRS, Z1|

Dean’s List – Special Pro Sim Racer Edition – Installment 12

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations and Welcome!

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 Racers, iRacing competitors, and more. Hopefully gleaning tidbits of information about their likes, dislikes, and equipment.

As our PCA Sim organization grows, I thought it’d be fun to peer in from the other side and ask… Who are the aliens that we revere in esports? What are they like? etc.

…well, today we meet one of these fast-rising super “e” drivers.
Let’s say a big hello to Isaac

November 22nd, 2021|Categories: deanslist|Tags: 911, 928, 944, BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Driver61, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, GT3R, hagerty, heusinkveld pedals, interviews, iRacing, le mans, logitech, Mclaren, Michelin, nordschleife, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche Club of America, Porsche RSR, porsche singer, Sebring, SIM racing, simucube, thrustmaster, trakracer, virtual racing school, VR, VRS, Z1|

The Tip Jar – Installment 11

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?

Donald ‘Lee’ Binkley, “A restroom break is a definite requirement for me before racing. Cleaning the VR lenses, verifying the fuel level and vehicle setup are recommended. I have bottled water and chewing gum nearby.”

JR Gregory, “Pee, load correct setup, clear tires.“

Martin Gibbins, “Take a pee.“

Chris Saari, “I don’t race until I feel comfortable on a track, which means I spend a lot of time in test drives, and since I don’t have a lot of

October 19th, 2021|Categories: tipjar|Tags: 911, 928, 944, BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, GT3R, hagerty, interviews, iRacing, logitech, Michelin, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche Austin, Porsche Club of America, Sebring, SIM racing, simucube, thrustmaster, virtual racing school, VR, VRS, Z1|

Dean’s List – Installment 11

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations – Welcome to Installment 11!

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.

Hello again, here we are in the midst of Series 7. The PCA SIM racer membership has been growing at a fast clip. So i thought it’d be great to say hello to some of our newbs. To keep them company in this installment, we have Donald Lee Binkley, who

October 19th, 2021|Categories: deanslist|Tags: 911, 928, 944, BMW, Dean's List, driver training, Fanatec, GT3 Cup, GT3R, hagerty, interviews, iRacing, logitech, Michelin, PCA, PCA Sim Racing, pirelli, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Porsche Austin, Porsche Club of America, Sebring, SIM racing, simucube, thrustmaster, virtual racing school, VR, VRS, Z1|

The Tip Jar – Installment 10

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?

Andrew Smiley, “Put away my iPhone.”

Bill Anderson, “Check my setup and fuel level. Breathe.”

Jose Rivas, “Go to the bathroom.”

Will Waldron, “Make sure my VR headset is facing forward when I calibrate.”

What do you ensure you always do in a race?

Andrew Smiley, “Put on a fan.”

Bill Anderson, “Try my best to execute my plan, manage the car and my pace to get the best result.”

Jose Rivas, “Say out loud “slow is fast” to calm down.“

Will Waldron,

September 6th, 2021|Categories: tipjar|Tags: 911, 928, 944, 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 – Installment 10

by Dean Chapman, Northern New Jersey Region PCA

Congratulations – Welcome to Installment 10!

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.

The latest news on the SIM equipment front is the new DD2.5 Fanatec shipments are making their way out into racers hands. Hopefully we’ll see more competitive driving. Direct Drive is an awesome addition to every racers rig. Increased fidelity and a more realistic feel to the experience…Have Fun if

September 6th, 2021|Categories: deanslist|Tags: 911, 928, 944, 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|