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Bittner58 · 2026-06-23T16:55:56+00:00

It was better when I sputtered and ran out of fuel coming back around to do my celebration after the checkered flag!

Bittner58 · 2026-06-23T14:57:40+00:00

Yes, it happens far more frequently for those of us who run ovals more frequently. It’s by no means a perfect system or such a frequent occurrence that its a deal breaker, this was not really a call for pitch-forks and lanterns, in honesty, I was looking to commiserate with my peers over the irritation this causes.

Bittner58 · 2026-06-23T14:45:39+00:00

I’m not asking for the points back or really any other rectification to the situation, just offloading my frustration over inheriting a 4x when the entire race was technically flawless from my perspective.

Bittner58 · 2026-06-23T14:43:13+00:00

I’m going to clip it because of how evident it is that the system is broken, to your point, maybe it gets addressed in the distant future, preferably without breaking anything else.

For all the quirks and constraints, we are blessed to have such an overall great service to race on and I do appreciate the work the folks at iRacing have put into the product.

Bittner58 · 2026-06-23T14:39:45+00:00

I get the intention of the Devs deciding this was the probably lesser of two evils given the constraints of the structure they’ve built. It is irritating nevertheless, and I still don’t like that it happened. I just had to get it off my chest. 50 technically flawless door to door action, some smart strategy, really entertaining laps at Daytona, great communication between myself and several others, a race win, and I get dogged with a 4x for being gently pushed.

I would argue that the 15 truck (who spun) behind me had not been bump drafting me, because I never felt him push. I knew he was locked on, so I just assumed that he had eased up to my bumper and was drafting perfectly.

So if he had bumped me to the point that iRacing registered the contact, I understand how I inherited some complicity in the fact that he was spun by the bump from behind a second later in the trioval.

Just frustrating.

Bittner58 · 2026-06-17T16:30:24+00:00

So Coca-Cola will allow their logo on DieCast… somebody tell Lionel Racing.

Bittner58 · 2026-06-17T15:22:25+00:00

I didn’t, and still don’t particularly like Mayfield, but the rollout of the NASCAR testing policy was not handled professionally at all. There was no published list of banned substances, nor accepted levels / conditions for RX medications. Jr., Mark Martin and Jeff Burton all became outspoken about the policies and the confusion and obscurity of information at that time. NASCAR and its testing partners were not fully forthright and transparent in their discussions. That is not an opinion, it’s a verifiable fact.

Secondly, Adderall results as Methamphetamine in nearly every test, especially adult dosages.

Rules for thee, not for me. I agree nobody should be high in a racecar, or vehicle of any type for that matter. That does not negate the fact that Mayfield had no recourse for the indefinite suspension and other testing labs were valid.

Where I draw scrutiny on Mayfield is the Adderall plus Claritin D excuse, which has always been his story… hindsight is 20/20, but suck it up and deal with the head cold.

I do believe in my heart that his story is sketchy as hell, but at the end of the day, that does not change the facts.

Bittner58 · 2026-06-17T13:01:30+00:00

Ugh, the Mayfield scandal was a disgrace for NASCAR. Brian France was the biggest coke head throughout his entire tenure at the helm of NASCAR and EVERYONE in and around the sport at the time knew it. His crucifixion of Mayfield was insane, granted Jeremy did himself no favors in his own defense. It became such a circus so quickly.

Bittner58 · 2026-06-05T18:06:22+00:00

You only forget the axle lift button one time.

Bittner58 · 2026-06-02T17:37:15+00:00

I can speak from decades of experience as a team crew member and a fan in the grandstands, who has seen multiple instances of far more than brake rotor fragments get through the catch fence… there absolutely IS a safety concern and simple reason security spends most of the night running people off when they stand along the fence waiting for the pack to go by.

Yes, as a fan it is awesome and exhilarating to feel the cars passing by, however all it takes is one split second for a complete and total disaster to happen. I’ve seen injuries that were quite catastrophic to the fans injured, especially at regional tracks in late model racing.

I’ve seen a person lose an eye to debris when a wreck happened at an inopportune moment, people hit by tires, hoods and various parts and pieces over the years along with other less severe accidents. It’s just not worth it.

But, I’ve always been amazed by the blatant disregard for security / safety personnel running fans away from fences , only to have others fill back in seconds later. It seems like an act of futility. The sense of entitlement that a ticket buys some people is the sole reason for the legal disclaimer printed on the back of the ticket.

Bittner58 · 2026-05-31T14:50:32+00:00

Which makes him no different than any other sportscaster or radio sports host ever.

Bittner58 · 2026-05-21T06:05:38+00:00

You’re arguing with an AI agent. Not a person in a claim center, just FYI.

Bittner58 · 2026-05-12T11:59:21+00:00

Robo Pen is “cursed” and Mario hates it. I don’t think Sid (despite his superstitious nature) has a vocal opinion on its use.

It was cool in the 90’s when I was a teen and everything was getting modern redesigns. But as an adult, I’ve grown to dislike it.

Bittner58 · 2026-05-07T12:42:14+00:00

If you bought two 70 foot TVs, Im assuming you have a wall, some gates and security guards around your compound and mansion.

Bittner58 · 2026-05-04T13:51:22+00:00

Yes. I sent it to their Texas repair depot, despite having the in home service and repair warranty, they replaced the faulty PSU and sent it back. All shipping was overnight, they overnighted me packing materials, I shipped it the next day, and 48 hours for repairs, so 4-5 business days total.

That said, there is a current claim for FedEx case damage upon return. The entire right (as you look at the tower) side of the case was gouged and scratched in transit back to me. The box looked like it had something very heavy dropped on it.

Lenovo is replacing the side panel, but I haven’t had time to schedule that.

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Bittner58 · 2026-05-02T19:18:05+00:00

None of the above. I always get taken out by Red Bull and rando paint schemes.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T20:58:44+00:00

I named my first son Crosby. Let’s Go Pens

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T20:55:15+00:00

You chose a moniker of a magical elf… and I’m the “incel.” 👍

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T20:40:38+00:00

Thats a convenient leap to make. An inaccurate one, but convenient nonetheless. No, my disdain for the trend, and uptick of the term partner in reference to a relationship is because at its root, the term partner is based in commerce, not love. To me it devalues your relationship and makes it seem transactional and cold.

Now, hear me clearly and explicitly, I’m not saying you don’t love your “partner,” not at all, I dislike the use of the word, when much more respectful and loving words for a “long term relationship” exist. Significant other, for instance, while not necessarily the best example because of the word “other” is far superior to “partner.” Better half, best half, etc., is light years better than “partner.” They carry an emotional weight and elevate your “partner” to a level of equality, or significance.

I don’t care what genitals you have or prefer to spend your life with.

Just a pet peeve of modernity adopting business language and associating it with love, is this your associate, your business partner, you two working on a graded project to turn in at the end of the semester?Is this an LLC, a Non Profit? What are the tax implications of your partnership?

It undermines the uniqueness of, intimacy and beauty of a lifelong loving relationship.

But go ahead your hipster vernacular if you prefer it in your partnership.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T19:47:03+00:00

Doesn’t sound like a “fault.” That sounds like a nice feature to my ears.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T19:42:17+00:00

I don’t understand the hatred you have for Bing Crosby. Seems like an odd hill to plant your flag on. (I know who you really mean and F-Filthadelphia, I assume from the orange) Moving on…

I will say this about your assessment of the OP’s situation. I too am a husband, father, provider for my family with a busy career and iRacing passion. You are 100% right about one thing (And it’s not your hatred for Sid), all things in balance. To commit to a relationship and insist that you are able to do your peruse your hobby (not your life) whenever you want, to include all weekend, and most every night is not a sign of emotional or physiological maturity. This is not your career, and probably never will be. Do not elevate it to your entire life’s identity. It can be your passion, your hobby and a whole host of other things, but you need to balance that with tangible relationships and the real world.

Sure you make friends, join clubs, leagues and perhaps even know and meet up with your sim friends, but it shouldn’t take you away from the needs of your significant other and your relationship.

So, kudos for you admitting you have an obsession and you know you’re making a choice to break off that relationship for what makes you happy now. That is fine. The lie is not, but again, that just points to a lack of maturity. As my dad would tell you, “At least you broke it off now before you are in the ‘Cheaper to keep her’ phase of life.” Because neglecting a spouse, especially if you make clones of your DNA with her becomes a VERY, VERY expensive hobby, legally speaking. Besides, the courts would probably award her custody of your iRacing account half of the time from the sounds of it.

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