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Universal Technical Institute and iRacing partnership to enhance NASCAR mechanic technician education

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. and CHELMSFORD, Mass., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced a collaboration between NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville (N.C.) and iRacing, a leading online racing simulation platform. As part of this partnership, NASCAR Mechanic Technician Training students can access iRacing's immersive virtual racing experiences to complement their hands-on 15-week training on engines, fabrication, and chassis applications.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. and CHELMSFORD, Mass., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI) , the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced a collaboration between NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville (N.C.) and iRacing , a leading online racing simulation platform.
As part of this partnership, NASCAR Mechanic Technician Training students can access iRacing's immersive virtual racing experiences to complement their hands-on 15-week training on engines, fabrication, and chassis applications.
"Incorporating iRacing into our NASCAR program has been a game-changer because students apply their theoretical knowledge to something they can feel.
"We're thrilled to work with UTI to incorporate the iRacing software into NASCAR Mechanic Technician Training," said iRacing President Tony Gardner.

iRacing Introduces Groundbreaking Weather System in Latest Release

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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CHELMSFORD, Mass., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iRacing, the world's premier motorsport simulation, is pleased to announce the release of its innovative new weather system with its March content release. The new weather system brings a next-level set of dynamic weather options, including rain and fog, to iRacing's growing userbase, which surpassed more than 250,000 active sim racers for the first time after the release.

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CHELMSFORD, Mass., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iRacing, the world's premier motorsport simulation, is pleased to announce the release of its innovative new weather system with its March content release.
The new weather system brings a next-level set of dynamic weather options, including rain and fog, to iRacing's growing userbase, which surpassed more than 250,000 active sim racers for the first time after the release.
The iRacing weather system simulates countless physical and environmental factors to create true-to-life weather experiences.
However, the other benefits of the weather system extend to each of the hundreds of vehicles on iRacing.

iRacing Introduces Groundbreaking Weather System in Latest Release

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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CHELMSFORD, Mass., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iRacing, the world's premier motorsport simulation, is pleased to announce the release of its innovative new weather system with its March content release. The new weather system brings a next-level set of dynamic weather options, including rain and fog, to iRacing's growing userbase, which surpassed more than 250,000 active sim racers for the first time after the release.

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CHELMSFORD, Mass., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iRacing, the world's premier motorsport simulation, is pleased to announce the release of its innovative new weather system with its March content release.
The new weather system brings a next-level set of dynamic weather options, including rain and fog, to iRacing's growing userbase, which surpassed more than 250,000 active sim racers for the first time after the release.
The iRacing weather system simulates countless physical and environmental factors to create true-to-life weather experiences.
However, the other benefits of the weather system extend to each of the hundreds of vehicles on iRacing.

70 Acre Farms racing team headed to NASCAR Youth Series national racing

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Friday, January 26, 2024

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three Nashville area young men are headed out to chase their NASCAR dreams. Having just last year competed in many local, regional and some national NASCAR youth series events, the boys are stepping up their goals on a national level. Matthew Leslie-Kubat age 12, Isaac Brown age 10, and Axel House age 9 have achieved great success in regional NASCAR youth series events. Between them the boys hold 7 local championship wins, 41+ local and regional first place finishes. Teaming up together in 2023 and headed into the 2024 race season under the 70 Acres Farm Motorsports brand the boys are looking to add a number of new titles to their list.

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Three young men from Nashville, Tennessee ages 12, 10 and 9 are chasing their NASCAR dream in the NASCAR Youth Series events.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three Nashville area young men are headed out to chase their NASCAR dreams.
Having just last year competed in many local, regional and some national NASCAR youth series events, the boys are stepping up their goals on a national level.
Matthew Leslie-Kubat age 12, Isaac Brown age 10, and Axel House age 9 have achieved great success in regional NASCAR youth series events.

DriveSmart Warranty Announces Grand Prize Winners of the iRacing DriveSmart to Daytona Event

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Friday, January 19, 2024

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TOMS RIVER, N.J., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Contestant Tucker Minter and streamer Casey Kirwan are announced as the grand prize winners of DriveSmart to Daytona Series from the sponsored iRacing event by DriveSmart Warranty. The two will be flown out plus a guest to watch the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 live at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 17.

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DriveSmart Warranty is bringing both contest winners and influencers from their iRacing Series to NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Daytona.
TOMS RIVER, N.J., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Contestant Tucker Minter and streamer Casey Kirwan are announced as the grand prize winners of DriveSmart to Daytona Series from the sponsored iRacing event by DriveSmart Warranty.
The DriveSmart to Daytona Series consisted of five races where the winner was based off of overall points.
In Daytona, the two grand prize winners will be able to experience the behind-the-scenes of a NASCAR pit and watch the race live in-action.

Exclusive Simulation-Style NASCAR® Video Game License Sold to iRacing

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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The sale and transfer, approved by NTP, will see the license transfer from 704Games LLC (“704Games”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Motorsport Games, to iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC (“iRacing”) who will begin developing the next NASCAR console game.

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The sale and transfer, approved by NTP, will see the license transfer from 704Games LLC (“704Games”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Motorsport Games, to iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC (“iRacing”) who will begin developing the next NASCAR console game.
We believe that this is a continued shift toward quality,” said Stephen Hood, Chief Executive Officer at Motorsport Games.
“This sale to iRacing, a preferred NASCAR partner, is expected to be beneficial to all parties.
Stephen Hood added, “We believe that the sale of the NASCAR license is a significant accelerator to a planned change of direction.

iRacing Acquires NASCAR Team Properties' Exclusive Simulation-Style Console Racing Game License

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR®, iRacing and Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) ("Motorsport Games") announced today that iRacing has acquired NASCAR Team Properties' (NTP) exclusive simulation-style console racing games license from Motorsport Games. The sale, approved by NTP, will see the license transfer from 704Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorsport Games, to iRacing, which will begin developing a NASCAR console game expected in 2025.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR®, iRacing and Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) ("Motorsport Games") announced today that iRacing has acquired NASCAR Team Properties' (NTP) exclusive simulation-style console racing games license from Motorsport Games.
The sale, approved by NTP, will see the license transfer from 704Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorsport Games, to iRacing, which will begin developing a NASCAR console game expected in 2025.
"When we were approached with the option to acquire the license for the simulation-style NASCAR console game, which was the console game and franchise that we were dreaming about doing, it was an opportunity we couldn't pass up," said iRacing President Tony Gardner.
"Having the ability to build a NASCAR console game is a privilege we promise to execute with the utmost care.

World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing '23 Edition Available Now for Nintendo Switch

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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CHELMSFORD, Mass., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of the deployment of the 2023 Season Update for World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, Nintendo Switch players can finally get in the action with World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing '23 Edition.

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CHELMSFORD, Mass., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of the deployment of the 2023 Season Update for World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, Nintendo Switch players can finally get in the action with World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing '23 Edition.
The official video game of the World of Outlaws, produced by iRacing and Monster Games, brings the thrill of professional dirt track racing to the Switch for the very first time.
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing '23 Edition contains all the same cars, tracks, and drivers as the World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing Ultimate Edition bundle on PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
Since its initial release last September, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing has proven to be incredibly popular with the dirt racing community.

PA Media Group Acquires Leading Horse Racing Data Company, iRace Media

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Media Group extends global racing position with acquisition of Asian racing data specialist, iRace Media.

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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Media Group extends global racing position with acquisition of Asian racing data specialist, iRace Media.
It also produces the award-winning publication "iRace," the most extensive racing form guide for consumers in Asia.
Clive Marshall, CEO PA Media Group, commented, "PA has delivered content and data with unrivalled accuracy and integrity to our customers in the racing world for over 60 years.
"We are thrilled to embark on this journey with PA Betting Services," said Steve Levar, Founder & CEO of iRace Media.

PA Media Group Acquires Leading Horse Racing Data Company, iRace Media

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Media Group extends global racing position with acquisition of Asian racing data specialist, iRace Media.

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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Media Group extends global racing position with acquisition of Asian racing data specialist, iRace Media.
It also produces the award-winning publication "iRace," the most extensive racing form guide for consumers in Asia.
Clive Marshall, CEO PA Media Group, commented, "PA has delivered content and data with unrivalled accuracy and integrity to our customers in the racing world for over 60 years.
"We are thrilled to embark on this journey with PA Betting Services," said Steve Levar, Founder & CEO of iRace Media.