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Why does lap one in iRacing always feel chaotic?

In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we break down one of the most frustrating and universal experiences in sim racing: lap one carnage.

From cold tyres and adrenaline mistakes to skill spread and divebomb culture, we explore the real reasons why Turn 1 incidents happen so often — and more importantly, what you can actually do to survive them.

You’ll learn:
• Why lap one chaos is predictable
• Racecraft habits that protect your Safety Rating
• How experienced iRacers quietly gain positions
• Smart mindset shifts that stop iRating yo-yoing
• What iRacing could do to improve lap one behaviour

Plus, in this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle, we answer a brilliant rookie question:
Should you run Sports Cars and Formula in parallel, or focus on one discipline early?

If you're new to iRacing, struggling with lap one incidents, or trying to improve consistency, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

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Why does iRating feel like a yo-yo in iRacing?

One week you’re gaining points effortlessly.
The next week everything goes backwards.

In this episode, Guy Robertson breaks down:

• Why iRating swings happen
• How to identify a dangerous week early
• How to protect your iRating without quitting racing
• How to use bad weeks as preparation for future success
• Why balance and recovery matter more than grinding

Plus, this week’s iRacing Agony Uncle tackles loss of concentration in 30–45 minute races and how to stay sharp to the chequered flag.

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Most iRacers focus on lap time. The best drivers focus on things you cannot see.

In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we break down the invisible skills that separate consistent, high-iRating drivers from the crash-prone chaos merchants.

We cover:

• Brake discipline and why “sending it” loses more races than it wins
• Throttle patience and how smooth exits quietly gain positions
• Mirror awareness without panic
• Emotional control and how to recover when things go wrong

Plus, we launch our brand new iRacing Agony Uncle segment, where a listener asks:

“How do I stop melting under pressure at race starts?”

If you get nervous on the grid, overdrive on Lap 1, or struggle when the pressure is on, this episode gives you practical habits to calm your mind and improve your results in iRacing.

This is racecraft, mindset, and performance — the stuff that actually builds iRating.

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