Those of you who read my posts know that I’m not one of those people who feels it necessary to praise iRacing every time they change a rim color just because I pay the fees and buy the content. I feel no need to justify the money I spend on iRacing.
The truth is, iRacing holds a monopoly in the sim racing world, so they can do as they please. They know that those who are sim racing enthusiasts are going to stick around and keep paying the fees and buying the content until something better comes along.
I’m the first one to say it’s a great racing simulator. I’m also the first one to say that their customer service and technical support is a nightmare.
I’m the first one to say it’s a great racing simulator. I’m also the first one to say that their customer service and technical support is a nightmare. If you don’t believe me, report a bug on their website and see what happens. It’s always your computer’s fault, not theirs. Even if you have the same issue on 3 different computers and 5 different browsers (yes, I have 5 different browsers installed).
Lately, iRacing has gone from pathetic to deplorable. iRacing performed its seasonal update for 2015 Season 4 on Wednesday, September 9. Their website was down for over nine (9) hours for that update. The website continued to go down again and again all day Wednesday and Thursday.
In the latest development, iRacing has disabled Lucas Oil Raceway indefinitely. The website says that it’s disable until their next update. What does that mean? 2015 Season 1? With no date specified in the post regarding Lucas Oil Raceway, it’s impossible to tell when the track might return.
I’v heard a lot of comments in sessions regarding the dynamic tracks. Nobody can find any evidence that they exist. I haven’t seen any darkening of the racing surfaces during longer sessions, nor have I seen any “marbles.” Apparently I’m not the only one who believes this may be another iRacing scam, because I keep hearing the same questions come up.
On a positive note, I like the new tire.
I absolutely agree with everything you said. I also thought the same thing about the dynamic tracks. I tested on one of the tracks (can’t remember which one) for nearly 300 laps and there was no change to the track from beginning to end. No new tire tracks, other than the ones when I intentionally slammed on the brakes to see it that would make a change, and no marbles.
Personally, I have a huge issue with their protest system. During a race at South Boston, I came down on a car and we wrecked. My fault, but just racing. The next one I did intentionally knock him out of the way but didn’t mean to cause a wreck. The next time, same guy, I pushed up into the wall and lost control, hitting him. He protested me and I was warned for intentionally causing wrecks. Not to mention after each incident and during the caution, he was ramming me from behind. If someone protests you, there is no defense. The race stewards seem like they know nothing about racing and why situations occur. I have no intentions of ever spending money on iracing again. Hoping someone else will come up with a better product.