Why I haven’t been Racing for the past year in iRacing…
Justin goes back to basics with an old school race replay to answer a question that’s been popping up for months: why he hasn’t been racing iRacing nearly as much lately. While plenty of recent videos blame the sim itself, the real explanation turns out to be more personal, more technical, and a lot more nuanced than simple frustration with the service.
- Did the retirement of the old ARCA and Gen 4 cars completely disrupt Justin’s driving style and confidence?
- How did years of relying on a right rear–focused technique create bad habits that no longer work in newer cars?
- Why has YouTube replaced iRacing as Justin’s main competitive outlet?
- How much has limited free time and a growing focus on coaching reduced actual race participation?
- Is the current iRacing environment really worse, or just different from what originally hooked him?
The core issue isn’t that iRacing became unplayable, it’s that the cars Justin loved most disappeared, forcing a full mental and technical reset. That transition stalled his confidence right as time became more limited and other competitive outlets, like content creation and coaching, took priority. While frustration with certain racing environments exists, it only makes up a small piece of the puzzle.
The good news is this isn’t a goodbye. With his driving adapted, confidence rebuilding, and motivation shifting back toward pure racing, more races are on the horizon, even if they look a little different than before. Sometimes stepping away is part of finding the way back.
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