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Hosted by Greg West, Kevin Bobbitt, and Chris Leone, the official podcast of iRacing includes World Championship eSport updates, a lively discussion of the biggest stories in the world of racing, and much more.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3572140/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Leisure</category><copyright>Copyright iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg</url><title>iRacing Downshift</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/iracing-downshift</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:37:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>iRacing.com</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>iRacing Downshift is where real racing and simracing collide! Hosted by Greg West, Kevin Bobbitt, and Chris Leone, the official podcast of iRacing includes World Championship eSport updates, a lively discussion of the biggest stories in the world of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[iRacing Downshift is where real racing and simracing collide! Hosted by Greg West, Kevin Bobbitt, and Chris Leone, the official podcast of iRacing includes World Championship eSport updates, a lively discussion of the biggest stories in the world of racing, and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Leisure"/><itunes:category text="Leisure"><itunes:category text="Video Games"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Leisure"><itunes:category text="Automotive"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 68: The 2026 Season 3 Build Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-the-2026-season-3-build-show--72420306</link><description><![CDATA[The guys have been hard at work globetrotting heading into the latest iRacing Downshift. Find out what everybody's been up to before we take a deep dive into all the awesome new content and features coming in the 2026 Season 3 build, from the BMW M2 Racing that all members will receive automatically to the exciting new Qualcomm Circuit and even Dirt AI. Plus, we check in on our top esports series.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72420306</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:34:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72420306/iracing_downshift_episode_68.mp3" length="64327308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3dfe8ba-9727-4bcb-a5f8-1fc29a56e67f/b3dfe8ba-9727-4bcb-a5f8-1fc29a56e67f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3dfe8ba-9727-4bcb-a5f8-1fc29a56e67f/b3dfe8ba-9727-4bcb-a5f8-1fc29a56e67f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3dfe8ba-9727-4bcb-a5f8-1fc29a56e67f/b3dfe8ba-9727-4bcb-a5f8-1fc29a56e67f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The guys have been hard at work globetrotting heading into the latest iRacing Downshift. Find out what everybody's been up to before we take a deep dive into all the awesome new content and features coming in the 2026 Season 3 build, from the BMW M2...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The guys have been hard at work globetrotting heading into the latest iRacing Downshift. Find out what everybody's been up to before we take a deep dive into all the awesome new content and features coming in the 2026 Season 3 build, from the BMW M2 Racing that all members will receive automatically to the exciting new Qualcomm Circuit and even Dirt AI. Plus, we check in on our top esports series.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2680</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 67: All-New Season 2 Build, iRacing Arcade, and More</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-all-new-season-2-build-iracing-arcade-and-more--70835184</link><description><![CDATA[We've got lots to talk about on the latest episode of Downshift! The 2026 Season 2 build has all sorts of excitement for racers of all types, from the addition of the NASCAR Truck Series RAM to a huge fleet of road racing refreshes on modern and vintage content alike. We also dive into iRacing Arcade, our exciting new collaboration with Original Fire Games, and catch up on the latest in esports, including the refreshed eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series format.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70835184</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:52:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70835184/downshift_67.mp3" length="22881048" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c08bd4e2-f2e8-497c-af03-56cd16a140a9/c08bd4e2-f2e8-497c-af03-56cd16a140a9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c08bd4e2-f2e8-497c-af03-56cd16a140a9/c08bd4e2-f2e8-497c-af03-56cd16a140a9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c08bd4e2-f2e8-497c-af03-56cd16a140a9/c08bd4e2-f2e8-497c-af03-56cd16a140a9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We've got lots to talk about on the latest episode of Downshift! The 2026 Season 2 build has all sorts of excitement for racers of all types, from the addition of the NASCAR Truck Series RAM to a huge fleet of road racing refreshes on modern and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We've got lots to talk about on the latest episode of Downshift! The 2026 Season 2 build has all sorts of excitement for racers of all types, from the addition of the NASCAR Truck Series RAM to a huge fleet of road racing refreshes on modern and vintage content alike. We also dive into iRacing Arcade, our exciting new collaboration with Original Fire Games, and catch up on the latest in esports, including the refreshed eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series format.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1429</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 66: Big Build, Bigger Events</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-big-build-bigger-events--69469375</link><description><![CDATA[It’s the best show of 2026 (so far!)—the boys are back to take a look at last month’s 2026 Season 1 build, featuring the ultra-popular Porsche 911 Cup (992.2), FIA Cross Car, and an exciting new fleet of tracks. We’ve also got a look ahead at the biggest event in sim racing, this weekend’s iRacing Daytona 24, and a competitive set of esports events for the World of Outlaws, INDYCAR, and eNASCAR.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69469375</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:28:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69469375/downshift_66.mp3" length="25202982" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a4192634-8c87-457b-ad5f-765c0c9dbc27/a4192634-8c87-457b-ad5f-765c0c9dbc27.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a4192634-8c87-457b-ad5f-765c0c9dbc27/a4192634-8c87-457b-ad5f-765c0c9dbc27.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a4192634-8c87-457b-ad5f-765c0c9dbc27/a4192634-8c87-457b-ad5f-765c0c9dbc27.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s the best show of 2026 (so far!)—the boys are back to take a look at last month’s 2026 Season 1 build, featuring the ultra-popular Porsche 911 Cup (992.2), FIA Cross Car, and an exciting new fleet of tracks. We’ve also got a look ahead at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s the best show of 2026 (so far!)—the boys are back to take a look at last month’s 2026 Season 1 build, featuring the ultra-popular Porsche 911 Cup (992.2), FIA Cross Car, and an exciting new fleet of tracks. We’ve also got a look ahead at the biggest event in sim racing, this weekend’s iRacing Daytona 24, and a competitive set of esports events for the World of Outlaws, INDYCAR, and eNASCAR.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1575</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 65: Console Mania!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-console-mania--68523980</link><description><![CDATA[iRacing Downshift is back with an all-new episode! We get into the <i>NASCAR 25</i> launch and our upcoming <i>iRacing Arcade</i> release, share the latest updates on our current eSports championships, and wrap things up with a little reminder on how Safety Rating works. Stay tuned for more content as we get closer to next month’s 2026 Season 1 build!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68523980</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:24:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68523980/iracing_downshift_episode_65.mp3" length="28311354" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4a3606d8-3bc9-43c3-9670-814dc6a1b595/4a3606d8-3bc9-43c3-9670-814dc6a1b595.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4a3606d8-3bc9-43c3-9670-814dc6a1b595/4a3606d8-3bc9-43c3-9670-814dc6a1b595.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4a3606d8-3bc9-43c3-9670-814dc6a1b595/4a3606d8-3bc9-43c3-9670-814dc6a1b595.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>iRacing Downshift is back with an all-new episode! We get into the NASCAR 25 launch and our upcoming iRacing Arcade release, share the latest updates on our current eSports championships, and wrap things up with a little reminder on how Safety Rating...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[iRacing Downshift is back with an all-new episode! We get into the <i>NASCAR 25</i> launch and our upcoming <i>iRacing Arcade</i> release, share the latest updates on our current eSports championships, and wrap things up with a little reminder on how Safety Rating works. Stay tuned for more content as we get closer to next month’s 2026 Season 1 build!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 64: 2025 Season 4 Preview, New Games, and More (The Time Travel Episode)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-2025-season-4-preview-new-games-and-more-the-time-travel-episode--67530811</link><description><![CDATA[We had to record this one a bit early due to everyone’s crazy schedules right now, but the 2025 Season 4 preview show is right here! Learn more about the new content and features coming in the September build, plus we’ve got a fun collection of stories on what we’ve all been up to since the last show.<br /> <br />All the fun we’ve been up to recently is right here!<br />Greg Hill’s August dev blog: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-august-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-august-2025/</a><br />INDYCAR x iRacing Studios 2026: <a href="https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-studios-to-produce-standalone-indycar-video-game-in-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-studios-to-produce-standalone-indycar-video-game-in-2026/</a><br />iRacing Arcade: <a href="https://iracingarcade.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://iracingarcade.com/</a><br />See the NASCAR 25 cover reveal: <a href="https://nascar25.com/cover-reveal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nascar25.com/cover-reveal/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67530811</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:05:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67530811/iracing_downshift_episode_64.mp3" length="40501213" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9046c43a-0de3-4280-8535-66b32bc69988/9046c43a-0de3-4280-8535-66b32bc69988.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9046c43a-0de3-4280-8535-66b32bc69988/9046c43a-0de3-4280-8535-66b32bc69988.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9046c43a-0de3-4280-8535-66b32bc69988/9046c43a-0de3-4280-8535-66b32bc69988.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had to record this one a bit early due to everyone’s crazy schedules right now, but the 2025 Season 4 preview show is right here! Learn more about the new content and features coming in the September build, plus we’ve got a fun collection of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We had to record this one a bit early due to everyone’s crazy schedules right now, but the 2025 Season 4 preview show is right here! Learn more about the new content and features coming in the September build, plus we’ve got a fun collection of stories on what we’ve all been up to since the last show.<br /> <br />All the fun we’ve been up to recently is right here!<br />Greg Hill’s August dev blog: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-august-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-august-2025/</a><br />INDYCAR x iRacing Studios 2026: <a href="https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-studios-to-produce-standalone-indycar-video-game-in-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-studios-to-produce-standalone-indycar-video-game-in-2026/</a><br />iRacing Arcade: <a href="https://iracingarcade.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://iracingarcade.com/</a><br />See the NASCAR 25 cover reveal: <a href="https://nascar25.com/cover-reveal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nascar25.com/cover-reveal/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2531</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 63: 2025 Season 3 Build Preview (Mo’ Betta!)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-2025-season-3-build-preview-mo-betta--66411964</link><description><![CDATA[The boys are back with a look ahead at iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 build, featuring the Gen 4 stock cars, The Bend, and lots of existing cars, tracks, and features that have been made <i>mo’ betta.</i><b> </b>Plus, Greg and Kevin talk about their golf games, Chris recaps his recent whirlwind tour of racetracks, and much more.<br /><br />Read Greg Hill’s blog for more on the new build: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-may-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-may-2025/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66411964</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66411964/iracing_downshift_episode_63.mp3" length="32603501" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0e32adf-d5f4-415a-98d4-27c59c1e85fa/c0e32adf-d5f4-415a-98d4-27c59c1e85fa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0e32adf-d5f4-415a-98d4-27c59c1e85fa/c0e32adf-d5f4-415a-98d4-27c59c1e85fa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0e32adf-d5f4-415a-98d4-27c59c1e85fa/c0e32adf-d5f4-415a-98d4-27c59c1e85fa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The boys are back with a look ahead at iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 build, featuring the Gen 4 stock cars, The Bend, and lots of existing cars, tracks, and features that have been made mo’ betta. Plus, Greg and Kevin talk about their golf games, Chris...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The boys are back with a look ahead at iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 build, featuring the Gen 4 stock cars, The Bend, and lots of existing cars, tracks, and features that have been made <i>mo’ betta.</i><b> </b>Plus, Greg and Kevin talk about their golf games, Chris recaps his recent whirlwind tour of racetracks, and much more.<br /><br />Read Greg Hill’s blog for more on the new build: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-may-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-may-2025/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2037</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 62: 2025 Season 2 Build Recap, eSports, and More</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-2025-season-2-build-recap-esports-and-more--65534089</link><description><![CDATA[On an all-new iRacing Downshift, the boys take a look at some of the most exciting parts of the 2025 Season 2 build, look at a busy eSports scene that includes this weekend's Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup finale and multiple eNASCAR series, and share how you can compete alongside NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series star Rajah Caruth later this month.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65534089</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65534089/iracing_downshift_episode_62.mp3" length="36271511" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52737f15-eee2-470c-855f-89c981f772ca/52737f15-eee2-470c-855f-89c981f772ca.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52737f15-eee2-470c-855f-89c981f772ca/52737f15-eee2-470c-855f-89c981f772ca.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52737f15-eee2-470c-855f-89c981f772ca/52737f15-eee2-470c-855f-89c981f772ca.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On an all-new iRacing Downshift, the boys take a look at some of the most exciting parts of the 2025 Season 2 build, look at a busy eSports scene that includes this weekend's Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup finale and multiple eNASCAR series, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On an all-new iRacing Downshift, the boys take a look at some of the most exciting parts of the 2025 Season 2 build, look at a busy eSports scene that includes this weekend's Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup finale and multiple eNASCAR series, and share how you can compete alongside NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series star Rajah Caruth later this month.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2267</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 61: Special Events and Special Guest Steve Luvender</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-special-events-and-special-guest-steve-luvender--64360309</link><description><![CDATA[The boys are back for their first episode of 2025! We kick the new year off with Trading Paints founder Steve Luvender, who talks about 15 years of supporting the iRacing community. We've also got fun stories from special events like the VCO Daytona 24, the biggest event in sim racing history, and the Dale Jr Foundation Driven to Give 400. Add in a list of our new yearlong series and esports updates, and it's a show you won't want to miss!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64360309</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:55:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64360309/iracing_downshift_episode_61.mp3" length="83152745" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79eed38f-e43e-44d6-a25d-44254f22e45e/79eed38f-e43e-44d6-a25d-44254f22e45e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79eed38f-e43e-44d6-a25d-44254f22e45e/79eed38f-e43e-44d6-a25d-44254f22e45e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79eed38f-e43e-44d6-a25d-44254f22e45e/79eed38f-e43e-44d6-a25d-44254f22e45e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The boys are back for their first episode of 2025! We kick the new year off with Trading Paints founder Steve Luvender, who talks about 15 years of supporting the iRacing community. We've also got fun stories from special events like the VCO Daytona...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The boys are back for their first episode of 2025! We kick the new year off with Trading Paints founder Steve Luvender, who talks about 15 years of supporting the iRacing community. We've also got fun stories from special events like the VCO Daytona 24, the biggest event in sim racing history, and the Dale Jr Foundation Driven to Give 400. Add in a list of our new yearlong series and esports updates, and it's a show you won't want to miss!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2599</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 60: 2024 Recap and Holiday Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-2024-recap-and-holiday-show--63417756</link><description><![CDATA[Happy holidays, Downshift listeners! Greg, Kevin, and Chris are back for one last time in 2024 to recap many of the biggest stories of the year, share their favorite car and track releases on iRacing over the past few builds, and look ahead to an exciting 2025 Special Events calendar.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63417756</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:44:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63417756/downshift_pod_60_320k.mp3" length="87387114" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c70bbbee-22c9-4957-808e-d6e3a716bbe7/c70bbbee-22c9-4957-808e-d6e3a716bbe7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c70bbbee-22c9-4957-808e-d6e3a716bbe7/c70bbbee-22c9-4957-808e-d6e3a716bbe7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c70bbbee-22c9-4957-808e-d6e3a716bbe7/c70bbbee-22c9-4957-808e-d6e3a716bbe7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Happy holidays, Downshift listeners! Greg, Kevin, and Chris are back for one last time in 2024 to recap many of the biggest stories of the year, share their favorite car and track releases on iRacing over the past few builds, and look ahead to an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy holidays, Downshift listeners! Greg, Kevin, and Chris are back for one last time in 2024 to recap many of the biggest stories of the year, share their favorite car and track releases on iRacing over the past few builds, and look ahead to an exciting 2025 Special Events calendar.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2185</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 59: 2025 Season 1 Build Preview</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-2025-season-1-build-preview--62967464</link><description><![CDATA[The boys are back with a look ahead at the 2025 Season 1 build! With all sorts of new cars, tracks, and features, it's the perfect holiday present for iRacers of all types. Plus, Greg, Kevin, and Chris talk about all the jet-setting they've been doing over the past couple of months.<br /><br />Read Greg Hill's latest dev blog: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-november-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-november-2024/</a><br />Save 50% on new iRacing accounts and 25% on renewals with our Black Friday sale, running now through December 2: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/blackfriday/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iracing.com/blackfriday/</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62967464</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:10:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62967464/downshift_59_320k.mp3" length="93248451" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac01057b-1173-40f7-ba35-0cc3c5462969/ac01057b-1173-40f7-ba35-0cc3c5462969.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac01057b-1173-40f7-ba35-0cc3c5462969/ac01057b-1173-40f7-ba35-0cc3c5462969.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac01057b-1173-40f7-ba35-0cc3c5462969/ac01057b-1173-40f7-ba35-0cc3c5462969.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The boys are back with a look ahead at the 2025 Season 1 build! With all sorts of new cars, tracks, and features, it's the perfect holiday present for iRacers of all types. Plus, Greg, Kevin, and Chris talk about all the jet-setting they've been doing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The boys are back with a look ahead at the 2025 Season 1 build! With all sorts of new cars, tracks, and features, it's the perfect holiday present for iRacers of all types. Plus, Greg, Kevin, and Chris talk about all the jet-setting they've been doing over the past couple of months.<br /><br />Read Greg Hill's latest dev blog: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-november-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-november-2024/</a><br />Save 50% on new iRacing accounts and 25% on renewals with our Black Friday sale, running now through December 2: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/blackfriday/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iracing.com/blackfriday/</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2331</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 58: 2024 Season 4 Build</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-2024-season-4-build--61443965</link><description><![CDATA[The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys set their sights on iRacing's 2024 Season 4 build and go through all the details on the new cars, tracks, and features. We tell you how to get early access to <i>World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24</i> before its Tuesday release, and we've also got all the latest and greatest from our many top-tier esports series.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61443965</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:29:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61443965/downshift59.mp3" length="92506281" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72d8c554-a2d8-4dd0-9943-57f74f89b988/72d8c554-a2d8-4dd0-9943-57f74f89b988.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72d8c554-a2d8-4dd0-9943-57f74f89b988/72d8c554-a2d8-4dd0-9943-57f74f89b988.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72d8c554-a2d8-4dd0-9943-57f74f89b988/72d8c554-a2d8-4dd0-9943-57f74f89b988.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys set their sights on iRacing's 2024 Season 4 build and go through all the details on the new cars, tracks, and features. We tell you how to get early access to World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 before its Tuesday...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys set their sights on iRacing's 2024 Season 4 build and go through all the details on the new cars, tracks, and features. We tell you how to get early access to <i>World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24</i> before its Tuesday release, and we've also got all the latest and greatest from our many top-tier esports series.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2313</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 57: Making Social Media Waves with Doug Hunt</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-making-social-media-waves-with-doug-hunt--59662162</link><description><![CDATA[If you follow any of our social media channels (and why wouldn't you?), you're familiar with the voice Doug Hunt has built around the iRacing brand. The guys sit down with him to talk about how he created the personality you know and love, how much time he's spent in the Magic Kingdom, and what happened to the company rental car the last time he joined Greg and Kevin at the Nurburgring. We've also got details on our latest special events, esports, and much more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59662162</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59662162/iracing_downshift_episode_57.mp3" length="101289461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5920465d-e44c-4b58-b779-49ef317e23b9/5920465d-e44c-4b58-b779-49ef317e23b9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5920465d-e44c-4b58-b779-49ef317e23b9/5920465d-e44c-4b58-b779-49ef317e23b9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5920465d-e44c-4b58-b779-49ef317e23b9/5920465d-e44c-4b58-b779-49ef317e23b9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you follow any of our social media channels (and why wouldn't you?), you're familiar with the voice Doug Hunt has built around the iRacing brand. The guys sit down with him to talk about how he created the personality you know and love, how much...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you follow any of our social media channels (and why wouldn't you?), you're familiar with the voice Doug Hunt has built around the iRacing brand. The guys sit down with him to talk about how he created the personality you know and love, how much time he's spent in the Magic Kingdom, and what happened to the company rental car the last time he joined Greg and Kevin at the Nurburgring. We've also got details on our latest special events, esports, and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3006</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,socialmedia,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 56: 2024 Season 2 Build and Burning Questions with Tony Gardner</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-2024-season-2-build-and-burning-questions-with-tony-gardner--59114515</link><description><![CDATA[We’re not sure what’s bigger: iRacing’s 2024 Season 2 build, or the latest iRacing Downshift! We cover all the new content, from making it rain to our new cars and tracks, before catching up with iRacing president and CFO Tony Gardner to talk about our growing membership, how the company has expanded over the past few years, and other games under the iRacing umbrella.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59114515</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:58:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59114515/iracing_downshift_episode_56.mp3" length="50916480" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7030f0a9-b0c7-4072-b00a-dc359de0f32f/7030f0a9-b0c7-4072-b00a-dc359de0f32f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7030f0a9-b0c7-4072-b00a-dc359de0f32f/7030f0a9-b0c7-4072-b00a-dc359de0f32f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7030f0a9-b0c7-4072-b00a-dc359de0f32f/7030f0a9-b0c7-4072-b00a-dc359de0f32f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re not sure what’s bigger: iRacing’s 2024 Season 2 build, or the latest iRacing Downshift! We cover all the new content, from making it rain to our new cars and tracks, before catching up with iRacing president and CFO Tony Gardner to talk about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re not sure what’s bigger: iRacing’s 2024 Season 2 build, or the latest iRacing Downshift! We cover all the new content, from making it rain to our new cars and tracks, before catching up with iRacing president and CFO Tony Gardner to talk about our growing membership, how the company has expanded over the past few years, and other games under the iRacing umbrella.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3183</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,rain,simracing,tonygardner,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 55: A Very Daytona New Year!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-a-very-daytona-new-year--58527531</link><description><![CDATA[The boys are back for their first show of 2024! It's been a busy January with the biggest iRacing Daytona 24 ever, the return of INDYCAR, tons of esports updates, and much more. Plus, the boys recap their holidays and talk about their iRacing-related new year's resolutions.<br /><br />Read the interview with Glenn McGee: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/sim2reality-an-iracing-champions-journey-to-a-real-life-world-title-part-1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Part 1</a> | <a href="https://www.iracing.com/sim2reality-an-iracing-champions-journey-to-a-real-life-world-title-part-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Part 2</a><a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/iracing-downshift-1182900" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58527531</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58527531/podcast_55_audio.mp3" length="40593663" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d11f399-3156-45c4-90a9-120372ef3d2c/9d11f399-3156-45c4-90a9-120372ef3d2c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d11f399-3156-45c4-90a9-120372ef3d2c/9d11f399-3156-45c4-90a9-120372ef3d2c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d11f399-3156-45c4-90a9-120372ef3d2c/9d11f399-3156-45c4-90a9-120372ef3d2c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The boys are back for their first show of 2024! It's been a busy January with the biggest iRacing Daytona 24 ever, the return of INDYCAR, tons of esports updates, and much more. Plus, the boys recap their holidays and talk about their iRacing-related...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The boys are back for their first show of 2024! It's been a busy January with the biggest iRacing Daytona 24 ever, the return of INDYCAR, tons of esports updates, and much more. Plus, the boys recap their holidays and talk about their iRacing-related new year's resolutions.<br /><br />Read the interview with Glenn McGee: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/sim2reality-an-iracing-champions-journey-to-a-real-life-world-title-part-1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Part 1</a> | <a href="https://www.iracing.com/sim2reality-an-iracing-champions-journey-to-a-real-life-world-title-part-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Part 2</a><a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/iracing-downshift-1182900" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2320</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,daytona,esports,gaming,imsa,iracing,motorsports,nascar,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,porsche,racing,rolex24,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 54: The 2024 Season 1 Build and Holiday Special</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-the-2024-season-1-build-and-holiday-special--58100119</link><description><![CDATA[It's Holiday time, and the Downshift is back with the release of 2024 Season 1! A new car along with 3 new and updated tracks lead our conversation, as well as plenty of updates behind the scenes and under the hood for iRacing. We'll also catch you up on the esports news from the wintertime, as well as some of our favorite moments from 2023!<br /><br />Watch the Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 reveal: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTJWrPnZzOQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58100119</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:48:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58100119/54audio.mp3" length="103250402" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bbfd2f-dece-4521-9868-b46745749ccd/a2bbfd2f-dece-4521-9868-b46745749ccd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bbfd2f-dece-4521-9868-b46745749ccd/a2bbfd2f-dece-4521-9868-b46745749ccd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bbfd2f-dece-4521-9868-b46745749ccd/a2bbfd2f-dece-4521-9868-b46745749ccd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's Holiday time, and the Downshift is back with the release of 2024 Season 1! A new car along with 3 new and updated tracks lead our conversation, as well as plenty of updates behind the scenes and under the hood for iRacing. We'll also catch you up...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's Holiday time, and the Downshift is back with the release of 2024 Season 1! A new car along with 3 new and updated tracks lead our conversation, as well as plenty of updates behind the scenes and under the hood for iRacing. We'll also catch you up on the esports news from the wintertime, as well as some of our favorite moments from 2023!<br /><br />Watch the Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 reveal: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTJWrPnZzOQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2577</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 53: Justin Melillo, Community Updates, and More</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-justin-melillo-community-updates-and-more--57404014</link><description><![CDATA[For the latest iRacing Downshift, we bring in our new Marketing and Communications Specialist, Justin Melillo, to talk about his background in the sim racing space and coverage of our top esports events. We’ve got plenty of updates on our most recent Special Events, a look at all of our pro series going down, and Chris continues pursuing his vendetta against those who can’t keep the racing to the racetrack.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57404014</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57404014/podcast53_audio.mp3" length="45641856" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3f040b3c-67ff-45ea-b25e-6930dcac1636/3f040b3c-67ff-45ea-b25e-6930dcac1636.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3f040b3c-67ff-45ea-b25e-6930dcac1636/3f040b3c-67ff-45ea-b25e-6930dcac1636.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3f040b3c-67ff-45ea-b25e-6930dcac1636/3f040b3c-67ff-45ea-b25e-6930dcac1636.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For the latest iRacing Downshift, we bring in our new Marketing and Communications Specialist, Justin Melillo, to talk about his background in the sim racing space and coverage of our top esports events. We’ve got plenty of updates on our most recent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the latest iRacing Downshift, we bring in our new Marketing and Communications Specialist, Justin Melillo, to talk about his background in the sim racing space and coverage of our top esports events. We’ve got plenty of updates on our most recent Special Events, a look at all of our pro series going down, and Chris continues pursuing his vendetta against those who can’t keep the racing to the racetrack.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2853</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 52: The 2023 Season 4 Build Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-the-2023-season-4-build-show--56882728</link><description><![CDATA[Downshift is back and we've got tons to talk about with the release of 2023 Season 4! With five new cars and three new tracks, plus some epic new series and feature improvements, we've got a lot to catch you up on. We've also got updates on all of iRacing's top esports series, including setting the stage for the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series season finale from the NASCAR Hall of Fame later this month.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56882728</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:51:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56882728/52_audio.mp3" length="91911168" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ccc41f57-aada-48a7-86e5-52e676d7dbd8/ccc41f57-aada-48a7-86e5-52e676d7dbd8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Downshift is back and we've got tons to talk about with the release of 2023 Season 4! With five new cars and three new tracks, plus some epic new series and feature improvements, we've got a lot to catch you up on. We've also got updates on all of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Downshift is back and we've got tons to talk about with the release of 2023 Season 4! With five new cars and three new tracks, plus some epic new series and feature improvements, we've got a lot to catch you up on. We've also got updates on all of iRacing's top esports series, including setting the stage for the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series season finale from the NASCAR Hall of Fame later this month.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2873</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 51: Monster Games' Matt Lewis and World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing's 2023 Update</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-monster-games-matt-lewis-and-world-of-outlaws-dirt-racing-s-2023-update--56507872</link><description><![CDATA[<i>World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing </i>has an all-new update for the 2023 season, and we've got Matt Lewis on from Monster Games to talk about it! We've also got some news on our 15th Anniversary celebration and all the latest eSports updates.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56507872</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56507872/51_audio.mp3" length="64074581" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c1b883b0-c931-498a-a496-f2dc144a470f/c1b883b0-c931-498a-a496-f2dc144a470f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c1b883b0-c931-498a-a496-f2dc144a470f/c1b883b0-c931-498a-a496-f2dc144a470f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c1b883b0-c931-498a-a496-f2dc144a470f/c1b883b0-c931-498a-a496-f2dc144a470f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing has an all-new update for the 2023 season, and we've got Matt Lewis on from Monster Games to talk about it! We've also got some news on our 15th Anniversary celebration and all the latest eSports updates.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<i>World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing </i>has an all-new update for the 2023 season, and we've got Matt Lewis on from Monster Games to talk about it! We've also got some news on our 15th Anniversary celebration and all the latest eSports updates.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 50 1/2: Firecracker 400 Special w/Landon Cassill and Parker Kligerman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-1-2-firecracker-400-special-w-landon-cassill-and-parker-kligerman--56206240</link><description><![CDATA[It's an interview so timely that we skipped the other half of the show! eRacr's Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill drop in to talk about this Wednesday's third running of the Firecracker 400, what it's like to put on one of the biggest independent sim races on iRacing, and how their real-world racing experiences have shaped it. Tune in July 26 at 8PM ET on <a href="https://t.co/a0UIkhNeDg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://twitch.tv/eracr_gg</a> to watch the action!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56206240</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56206240/downshift_20230724_7_25_23_1_23_am.mp3" length="44552485" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6bf071cb-b742-47fa-8e0e-707fb3f3fc4e/6bf071cb-b742-47fa-8e0e-707fb3f3fc4e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6bf071cb-b742-47fa-8e0e-707fb3f3fc4e/6bf071cb-b742-47fa-8e0e-707fb3f3fc4e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6bf071cb-b742-47fa-8e0e-707fb3f3fc4e/6bf071cb-b742-47fa-8e0e-707fb3f3fc4e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's an interview so timely that we skipped the other half of the show! eRacr's Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill drop in to talk about this Wednesday's third running of the Firecracker 400, what it's like to put on one of the biggest independent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's an interview so timely that we skipped the other half of the show! eRacr's Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill drop in to talk about this Wednesday's third running of the Firecracker 400, what it's like to put on one of the biggest independent sim races on iRacing, and how their real-world racing experiences have shaped it. Tune in July 26 at 8PM ET on <a href="https://t.co/a0UIkhNeDg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://twitch.tv/eracr_gg</a> to watch the action!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1857</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,eracr,esports,firecracker400,gaming,iracing,landoncassill,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,parkerkligerman,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 50: Season 3 Build and Steve Myers on 15 Years of iRacing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-season-3-build-and-steve-myers-on-15-years-of-iracing--54644431</link><description><![CDATA[It’s true—we’ve made 50 of these! But even more importantly, iRacing is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, so executive vice president Steve Myers returns to Downshift to reflect on the long, strange trip it’s been. We’ve also got the latest on 2023 Season 3, including new cars, new tracks, and the dirt refresh that has changed the game in sprint car, late model, and even off-road truck racing!<br /><br />Stay tuned to our Twitch and YouTube on Friday to watch the video version!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54644431</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:20:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54644431/podcast_50_audiomp3.mp3" length="54625448" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3fd613e2-0535-4264-ae78-5609655c2bd8/3fd613e2-0535-4264-ae78-5609655c2bd8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3fd613e2-0535-4264-ae78-5609655c2bd8/3fd613e2-0535-4264-ae78-5609655c2bd8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3fd613e2-0535-4264-ae78-5609655c2bd8/3fd613e2-0535-4264-ae78-5609655c2bd8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s true—we’ve made 50 of these! But even more importantly, iRacing is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, so executive vice president Steve Myers returns to Downshift to reflect on the long, strange trip it’s been. We’ve also got the latest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s true—we’ve made 50 of these! But even more importantly, iRacing is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, so executive vice president Steve Myers returns to Downshift to reflect on the long, strange trip it’s been. We’ve also got the latest on 2023 Season 3, including new cars, new tracks, and the dirt refresh that has changed the game in sprint car, late model, and even off-road truck racing!<br /><br />Stay tuned to our Twitch and YouTube on Friday to watch the video version!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3310</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 49: David Tucker and Springing Forward Towards the June Build</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-david-tucker-and-springing-forward-towards-the-june-build--53833904</link><description><![CDATA[We're getting ready for 2023 Season 3 on a new iRacing Downshift! We've got some teasers on new content and series, including the all-new Ring Meister concept (stay tuned for more info on that) and continued updates on our console games and esports. This month's guest, David Tucker, is one of our most active company voices in the iRacing forums—and as someone who touches so much on iRacing, one of your most asked-for guests in the history of the podcast!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53833904</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 15:29:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53833904/episode49_mark1.mp3" length="51519744" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f3c7992-9bc6-4131-b076-1075112da153/2f3c7992-9bc6-4131-b076-1075112da153.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f3c7992-9bc6-4131-b076-1075112da153/2f3c7992-9bc6-4131-b076-1075112da153.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f3c7992-9bc6-4131-b076-1075112da153/2f3c7992-9bc6-4131-b076-1075112da153.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're getting ready for 2023 Season 3 on a new iRacing Downshift! We've got some teasers on new content and series, including the all-new Ring Meister concept (stay tuned for more info on that) and continued updates on our console games and esports....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're getting ready for 2023 Season 3 on a new iRacing Downshift! We've got some teasers on new content and series, including the all-new Ring Meister concept (stay tuned for more info on that) and continued updates on our console games and esports. This month's guest, David Tucker, is one of our most active company voices in the iRacing forums—and as someone who touches so much on iRacing, one of your most asked-for guests in the history of the podcast!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3220</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 48: Staff Racers, Console Games, and More</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-staff-racers-console-games-and-more--53535916</link><description><![CDATA[It’s a busy month in the world of iRacing, from enjoying the 2023 Season 2 content that dropped last month to announcements around our console games, <i>World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing </i>and <i>ExoCross</i>. This month’s interview panel features QA testers Mike Hinkle and Kevin Zhu, associate producer Kevin Iannarelli, and some guy you might have heard of named Tyler Hudson talking about their day jobs, real-world racing experiences, and how they all link together.<br /><br /><i>Attention iRacing fans! Upgrade your sim racing experience with the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite and F-GT Lite iRacing Editions! All-in-one cockpits designed for Formula, GT, and more. Get a FREE 12-month <b>new member</b> iRacing subscription with every cockpit purchase. Head over to <a href="http://nextlevelracing.com/iracing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">nextlevelracing.com/iracing</a> now. Next Level Racing - Your ticket to racing glory!</i>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53535916</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:47:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53535916/downshift_20230414_4_13_23_6_07_pm.mp3" length="93500731" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d7d62c37-d3d0-4cd5-9ebb-6525d1304fa8/d7d62c37-d3d0-4cd5-9ebb-6525d1304fa8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d7d62c37-d3d0-4cd5-9ebb-6525d1304fa8/d7d62c37-d3d0-4cd5-9ebb-6525d1304fa8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d7d62c37-d3d0-4cd5-9ebb-6525d1304fa8/d7d62c37-d3d0-4cd5-9ebb-6525d1304fa8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s a busy month in the world of iRacing, from enjoying the 2023 Season 2 content that dropped last month to announcements around our console games, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing and ExoCross. This month’s interview panel features QA testers Mike...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s a busy month in the world of iRacing, from enjoying the 2023 Season 2 content that dropped last month to announcements around our console games, <i>World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing </i>and <i>ExoCross</i>. This month’s interview panel features QA testers Mike Hinkle and Kevin Zhu, associate producer Kevin Iannarelli, and some guy you might have heard of named Tyler Hudson talking about their day jobs, real-world racing experiences, and how they all link together.<br /><br /><i>Attention iRacing fans! Upgrade your sim racing experience with the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite and F-GT Lite iRacing Editions! All-in-one cockpits designed for Formula, GT, and more. Get a FREE 12-month <b>new member</b> iRacing subscription with every cockpit purchase. Head over to <a href="http://nextlevelracing.com/iracing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">nextlevelracing.com/iracing</a> now. Next Level Racing - Your ticket to racing glory!</i>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3896</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 47: 2023 Season 2 and Tony Kanaan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-2023-season-2-and-tony-kanaan--53212029</link><description><![CDATA[The iRacing Downshift makes its triumphant return after a month off with a look at 2023 Season 2, the three—excuse us, four—new cars and one new track that have joined the service, and a look at our world of esports and special events. Plus, racing legend Tony Kanaan joins the show to talk about his embrace of sim racing, becoming a team owner in both eNASCAR and the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup, and his unlikely journey from adversaries to best friends with Greg.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53212029</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:10:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53212029/downshift_20230315_3_14_23_2_18_pm.mp3" length="74939581" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c47bafaa-3001-4083-baed-582ebadaebb8/c47bafaa-3001-4083-baed-582ebadaebb8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c47bafaa-3001-4083-baed-582ebadaebb8/c47bafaa-3001-4083-baed-582ebadaebb8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c47bafaa-3001-4083-baed-582ebadaebb8/c47bafaa-3001-4083-baed-582ebadaebb8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The iRacing Downshift makes its triumphant return after a month off with a look at 2023 Season 2, the three—excuse us, four—new cars and one new track that have joined the service, and a look at our world of esports and special events. Plus, racing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The iRacing Downshift makes its triumphant return after a month off with a look at 2023 Season 2, the three—excuse us, four—new cars and one new track that have joined the service, and a look at our world of esports and special events. Plus, racing legend Tony Kanaan joins the show to talk about his embrace of sim racing, becoming a team owner in both eNASCAR and the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup, and his unlikely journey from adversaries to best friends with Greg.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3123</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,educational,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 46: The iRacing AI Team, 2023 Special Events, and More</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-the-iracing-ai-team-2023-special-events-and-more--52426236</link><description><![CDATA[We hit the ground running in the first iRacing Downshift of the new year as we look ahead to a full calendar of Special Events and series for 2023. This month's guests are our AI team of Nigel Pattinson, Alex Saunders, and Brent Foster, who talk about what sets iRacing AI apart, what to look out for in the future, and the very unique career that Brent left behind before joining us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52426236</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:54:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52426236/downshift_20230112_1_12_23_9_38_am.mp3" length="74939581" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9347f5e8-8a5c-4813-9420-e4c0757f23e2/9347f5e8-8a5c-4813-9420-e4c0757f23e2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9347f5e8-8a5c-4813-9420-e4c0757f23e2/9347f5e8-8a5c-4813-9420-e4c0757f23e2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9347f5e8-8a5c-4813-9420-e4c0757f23e2/9347f5e8-8a5c-4813-9420-e4c0757f23e2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We hit the ground running in the first iRacing Downshift of the new year as we look ahead to a full calendar of Special Events and series for 2023. This month's guests are our AI team of Nigel Pattinson, Alex Saunders, and Brent Foster, who talk about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We hit the ground running in the first iRacing Downshift of the new year as we look ahead to a full calendar of Special Events and series for 2023. This month's guests are our AI team of Nigel Pattinson, Alex Saunders, and Brent Foster, who talk about what sets iRacing AI apart, what to look out for in the future, and the very unique career that Brent left behind before joining us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3123</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 45: 2023 Season 1 Build and Cisco Scaramuzza</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-2023-season-1-build-and-cisco-scaramuzza--52195216</link><description><![CDATA[It's the last iRacing Downshift of the year, and we've got plenty to talk about! We go through all the exciting developments in the 2023 Season 1 build and our active esports series, and Cisco Scaramuzza from our in-house broadcast team joins to talk about his role and share some favorite behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, Greg and Kevin resolve their pie debate from the last episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52195216</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:24:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52195216/downshift_20221214_12_14_22_2_15_pm.mp3" length="77115059" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa4d1cdd-e630-4834-9c09-e991cdb1958d/aa4d1cdd-e630-4834-9c09-e991cdb1958d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa4d1cdd-e630-4834-9c09-e991cdb1958d/aa4d1cdd-e630-4834-9c09-e991cdb1958d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa4d1cdd-e630-4834-9c09-e991cdb1958d/aa4d1cdd-e630-4834-9c09-e991cdb1958d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's the last iRacing Downshift of the year, and we've got plenty to talk about! We go through all the exciting developments in the 2023 Season 1 build and our active esports series, and Cisco Scaramuzza from our in-house broadcast team joins to talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's the last iRacing Downshift of the year, and we've got plenty to talk about! We go through all the exciting developments in the 2023 Season 1 build and our active esports series, and Cisco Scaramuzza from our in-house broadcast team joins to talk about his role and share some favorite behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, Greg and Kevin resolve their pie debate from the last episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3213</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 44: Nim Cross, Tyler Hudson, and Thanksgiving</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-nim-cross-tyler-hudson-and-thanksgiving--51991249</link><description><![CDATA[For those of you who come to iRacing Downshift for iRacing news: we've got Nim Cross and Tyler Hudson on to talk about stewarding, some exciting updates about our latest road racing content releases and updates, and of course, details on how you can save big on both new accounts and renewals for iRacing's Black Friday sale. For those of you who come for everything else: Greg, Kevin, and Chris attempt to distinguish pie from quiche.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51991249</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:18:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51991249/downshift_20221122_11_22_22_10_08_am.mp3" length="86675875" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/257d454a-57e0-4dae-bc6c-a995691cc25a/257d454a-57e0-4dae-bc6c-a995691cc25a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/257d454a-57e0-4dae-bc6c-a995691cc25a/257d454a-57e0-4dae-bc6c-a995691cc25a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/257d454a-57e0-4dae-bc6c-a995691cc25a/257d454a-57e0-4dae-bc6c-a995691cc25a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For those of you who come to iRacing Downshift for iRacing news: we've got Nim Cross and Tyler Hudson on to talk about stewarding, some exciting updates about our latest road racing content releases and updates, and of course, details on how you can...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For those of you who come to iRacing Downshift for iRacing news: we've got Nim Cross and Tyler Hudson on to talk about stewarding, some exciting updates about our latest road racing content releases and updates, and of course, details on how you can save big on both new accounts and renewals for iRacing's Black Friday sale. For those of you who come for everything else: Greg, Kevin, and Chris attempt to distinguish pie from quiche.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3612</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 43: Monster Games' John Schneider and World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-monster-games-john-schneider-and-world-of-outlaws-dirt-racing--51564323</link><description><![CDATA[It's a busy time here at iRacing, highlighted by the release of our first-ever console title, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing! John Schneider from Monster Games joins the show to talk about his career, how iRacing's acquisition of Monster contributed to the new title, and much more. We've also got multiple Special Events like our inaugural SCCA Runoffs and Crandon Pro 4 World Championship coming up—and we'll explain the Super Session format that lets you qualify for these races.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51564323</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:39:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51564323/downshift_20221012_10_12_22_1_38_pm.mp3" length="74907607" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6e2aee83-09bb-48ae-b4ee-aa43d084c155/6e2aee83-09bb-48ae-b4ee-aa43d084c155.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6e2aee83-09bb-48ae-b4ee-aa43d084c155/6e2aee83-09bb-48ae-b4ee-aa43d084c155.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6e2aee83-09bb-48ae-b4ee-aa43d084c155/6e2aee83-09bb-48ae-b4ee-aa43d084c155.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's a busy time here at iRacing, highlighted by the release of our first-ever console title, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing! John Schneider from Monster Games joins the show to talk about his career, how iRacing's acquisition of Monster contributed to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's a busy time here at iRacing, highlighted by the release of our first-ever console title, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing! John Schneider from Monster Games joins the show to talk about his career, how iRacing's acquisition of Monster contributed to the new title, and much more. We've also got multiple Special Events like our inaugural SCCA Runoffs and Crandon Pro 4 World Championship coming up—and we'll explain the Super Session format that lets you qualify for these races.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3121</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 42: Steve Myers and 2022 Season 4!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-steve-myers-and-2022-season-4--51189703</link><description><![CDATA[We promised you we were back for real, and we meant it! iRacing Downshift returns with a look at all the fun new content and features in 2022 Season 4, before our executive vice president Steve Myers drops in to talk everything from the acquisitions of Monster Games and Orontes Games to working with executive producer Greg Hill in the Papyrus days.<br /><br />To read the full release notes for iRacing 2022 Season 4, click here: <a href="https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/28418/2022-season-4-release-notes-2022-09-06-02#latest" rel="noopener">https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/28418/2022-season-4-release-notes-2022-09-06-02#latest</a><br /><br />This week's iRacing Downshift is brought to you by Turn Racing. Turn Racing aims to make high quality sim steering wheels that are more affordable. They want to cut the marketing buzzwords and deliver what actually matters, which is quality, functionality, price & style. Visit <a href="https://www.turnracing.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.turnracing.com/</a> for more information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51189703</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:07:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51189703/downshift_20220908_9_8_22_11_00_am.mp3" length="90348483" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1fda2e4d-1722-4e31-b72b-c0151ee15740/1fda2e4d-1722-4e31-b72b-c0151ee15740.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1fda2e4d-1722-4e31-b72b-c0151ee15740/1fda2e4d-1722-4e31-b72b-c0151ee15740.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1fda2e4d-1722-4e31-b72b-c0151ee15740/1fda2e4d-1722-4e31-b72b-c0151ee15740.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We promised you we were back for real, and we meant it! iRacing Downshift returns with a look at all the fun new content and features in 2022 Season 4, before our executive vice president Steve Myers drops in to talk everything from the acquisitions...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We promised you we were back for real, and we meant it! iRacing Downshift returns with a look at all the fun new content and features in 2022 Season 4, before our executive vice president Steve Myers drops in to talk everything from the acquisitions of Monster Games and Orontes Games to working with executive producer Greg Hill in the Papyrus days.<br /><br />To read the full release notes for iRacing 2022 Season 4, click here: <a href="https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/28418/2022-season-4-release-notes-2022-09-06-02#latest" rel="noopener">https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/28418/2022-season-4-release-notes-2022-09-06-02#latest</a><br /><br />This week's iRacing Downshift is brought to you by Turn Racing. Turn Racing aims to make high quality sim steering wheels that are more affordable. They want to cut the marketing buzzwords and deliver what actually matters, which is quality, functionality, price & style. Visit <a href="https://www.turnracing.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.turnracing.com/</a> for more information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,stevemyers,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 41: The Greg Hill Interview</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-the-greg-hill-interview--50875693</link><description><![CDATA[The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys talk about what they've been up to on our extended break, but today's show is all about iRacing Senior VP and Executive Producer Greg Hill. This is the show to listen to if you want to learn about everything from track development in the virtual world to how rain is coming along... as well as some recent road racing updates. Plus, learn about how Greg worked his way up the ladder from a college intern to his current role, and why Steve Myers calls him "The Hammer!"<br /><br />To learn more about iRacing's work on the redesign of Atlanta Motor Speedway, click here: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/rebuilding-an-icon-atlanta-motor-speedway/" rel="noopener">https://www.iracing.com/rebuilding-an-icon-atlanta-motor-speedway/</a><br /><br />This week's iRacing Downshift is brought to you by the ButtKicker Gamer PLUS, Gamer PRO and HaptiConnect… haptic hardware and software that reproduces accurate and powerful sim racing effects – road, tires, gear shifts and more.  Used by professional drivers such as Stefan Wilson, Tommy Milner and Max Esterson: ButtKicker can help you bring down your lap times. Drive better with ButtKicker! Visit thebuttkicker.com for more information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50875693</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:46:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50875693/downshift_20220809_8_10_22_9_33_am.mp3" length="77486834" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f67e482-c624-4d88-b929-c36fc17b46da/1f67e482-c624-4d88-b929-c36fc17b46da.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f67e482-c624-4d88-b929-c36fc17b46da/1f67e482-c624-4d88-b929-c36fc17b46da.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1f67e482-c624-4d88-b929-c36fc17b46da/1f67e482-c624-4d88-b929-c36fc17b46da.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys talk about what they've been up to on our extended break, but today's show is all about iRacing Senior VP and Executive Producer Greg Hill. This is the show to listen to if you want to learn about everything...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The iRacing Downshift is BACK! The boys talk about what they've been up to on our extended break, but today's show is all about iRacing Senior VP and Executive Producer Greg Hill. This is the show to listen to if you want to learn about everything from track development in the virtual world to how rain is coming along... as well as some recent road racing updates. Plus, learn about how Greg worked his way up the ladder from a college intern to his current role, and why Steve Myers calls him "The Hammer!"<br /><br />To learn more about iRacing's work on the redesign of Atlanta Motor Speedway, click here: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/rebuilding-an-icon-atlanta-motor-speedway/" rel="noopener">https://www.iracing.com/rebuilding-an-icon-atlanta-motor-speedway/</a><br /><br />This week's iRacing Downshift is brought to you by the ButtKicker Gamer PLUS, Gamer PRO and HaptiConnect… haptic hardware and software that reproduces accurate and powerful sim racing effects – road, tires, gear shifts and more.  Used by professional drivers such as Stefan Wilson, Tommy Milner and Max Esterson: ButtKicker can help you bring down your lap times. Drive better with ButtKicker! Visit thebuttkicker.com for more information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3229</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,greghill,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 40: James Vowles of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team // 2022 Season 1 Preview</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-james-vowles-of-mercedes-amg-petronas-f1-team-2022-season-1-preview--47807522</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest iRacing Downshift, Greg and Kevin welcome Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Motorsport Strategy Director James Vowles to discuss bringing the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance to iRacing, how the team and iRacing have worked together to develop both the car and the sim itself, and the special format to the Tuesday night league he runs. We’ve also got a look at the rest of our exciting new content for 2022 Season 1, including two new touring cars, an updated Watkins Glen, Knockhill Circuit, and the Porsche Experience Center Hockenheim!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47807522</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:05:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47807522/s12022_content_podcast.mp3" length="63934563" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/880e4bdd-f5dc-4864-842b-f8807e2e3d38/880e4bdd-f5dc-4864-842b-f8807e2e3d38.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/880e4bdd-f5dc-4864-842b-f8807e2e3d38/880e4bdd-f5dc-4864-842b-f8807e2e3d38.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/880e4bdd-f5dc-4864-842b-f8807e2e3d38/880e4bdd-f5dc-4864-842b-f8807e2e3d38.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest iRacing Downshift, Greg and Kevin welcome Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Motorsport Strategy Director James Vowles to discuss bringing the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance to iRacing, how the team and iRacing have worked together to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest iRacing Downshift, Greg and Kevin welcome Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Motorsport Strategy Director James Vowles to discuss bringing the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance to iRacing, how the team and iRacing have worked together to develop both the car and the sim itself, and the special format to the Tuesday night league he runs. We’ve also got a look at the rest of our exciting new content for 2022 Season 1, including two new touring cars, an updated Watkins Glen, Knockhill Circuit, and the Porsche Experience Center Hockenheim!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2664</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,jamesvowles,mercedes,mercedesamg,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 39: 2021-22 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Preview Show!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-2021-22-world-of-outlaws-sprint-car-preview-show--47437788</link><description><![CDATA[The iRacing World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car World Championship is just days away, and we've got a new Downshift to preview the action with three-time defending champion Alex Bergeron and WoO Public Relations Manager Nick Graziano! Plus, find out more about our Black Friday deals, our Winter Derby, and much more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47437788</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:26:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47437788/downshift_e39_11_12_21_1_08_am.mp3" length="110151392" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f5253f7-6d3b-47fc-bc68-a4426e5c04ec/8f5253f7-6d3b-47fc-bc68-a4426e5c04ec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f5253f7-6d3b-47fc-bc68-a4426e5c04ec/8f5253f7-6d3b-47fc-bc68-a4426e5c04ec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8f5253f7-6d3b-47fc-bc68-a4426e5c04ec/8f5253f7-6d3b-47fc-bc68-a4426e5c04ec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The iRacing World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car World Championship is just days away, and we've got a new Downshift to preview the action with three-time defending champion Alex Bergeron and WoO Public Relations Manager Nick Graziano! 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Plus, find out more about our Black Friday deals, our Winter Derby, and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3443</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alexbergeron,autoracing,blackfriday,blackfridaydeals,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,nickgraziano,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship,worldofoutlaws</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 38: Keegan Leahy, Mercedes, Phoenix, and More!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-keegan-leahy-mercedes-phoenix-and-more--47220211</link><description><![CDATA[The latest iRacing Downshift is chock full of exciting updates, from an extended interview with 2021 eNASCAR champion Keegan Leahy to new content announcements like Mercedes-AMG F1 and Phoenix Raceway. Plus, find out where our staff has been racing, how our pro series have been going, and much more!<br /><br />Watch Kevin's pit stop: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3hWeCz_jWg" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3hWeCz_jWg</a><br />Watch the Ring Taxi ride: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxEKjN0fKDA" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxEKjN0fKDA</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47220211</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:09:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47220211/downshift_e38_10_29_21_12_46_pm.mp3" length="129856496" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The latest iRacing Downshift is chock full of exciting updates, from an extended interview with 2021 eNASCAR champion Keegan Leahy to new content announcements like Mercedes-AMG F1 and Phoenix Raceway. Plus, find out where our staff has been racing,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The latest iRacing Downshift is chock full of exciting updates, from an extended interview with 2021 eNASCAR champion Keegan Leahy to new content announcements like Mercedes-AMG F1 and Phoenix Raceway. 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Be sure to follow along with the event on Sunday as Travis tries to extend his record!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46071375</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:15:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46071375/downshift_e37_8_12_21_3_05_pm.mp3" length="66735462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Mount Washington Auto Road just became the first-ever hillclimb course on iRacing, and we're here to tell you about it! And who better to describe the mountain than the man who currently holds the world record for its fastest run? That's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Mount Washington Auto Road just became the first-ever hillclimb course on iRacing, and we're here to tell you about it! And who better to describe the mountain than the man who currently holds the world record for its fastest run? That's right—Travis Pastrana stopped by the studio to join the show (and get some extra seat time in the sim)! Be sure to follow along with the event on Sunday as Travis tries to extend his record!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2086</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,mountwashington,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,subaru,travispastrana,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 36: Steve Myers Returns (And So Do We!)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-steve-myers-returns-and-so-do-we--45709279</link><description><![CDATA[It's been a while, eh? We're bringing the heat to make up for lost time on iRacing Downshift with Steve Myers as our special guest to talk track reconfigurations, NASCAR Next Gen, Chicago, and all the other cool stuff you've been seeing lately. We also catch up with all the other new series and content releases of the past couple months, talk the eNASCAR playoff picture, and look ahead to some exciting new special events.<br /><br />Check out information on 2021 Season 3 right here: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/iracing-season-03-2021/" rel="noopener">https://www.iracing.com/iracing-season-03-2021/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45709279</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:43:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45709279/downshift_e36_7_15_21_11_35_am.mp3" length="107291715" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's been a while, eh? 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We also catch up with all the other new series and content releases of the past couple months, talk the eNASCAR playoff picture, and look ahead to some exciting new special events.<br /><br />Check out information on 2021 Season 3 right here: <a href="https://www.iracing.com/iracing-season-03-2021/" rel="noopener">https://www.iracing.com/iracing-season-03-2021/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3353</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,chicago,enascar,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,nascar,nascarnextgen,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,porsche,racing,simracing,stevemyers,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 35: Build Week Blowout! 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The boys are back to recap all of the big developments and new content coming later this week, as well as a recap of our major esports series and special events and plenty more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2245</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,enascar,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,porsche,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 34: 2021 eNASCAR and Porsche Preview</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-2021-enascar-and-porsche-preview--42845977</link><description><![CDATA[It's time for the first iRacing Downshift of 2021! The boys are back to talk all things about the upcoming eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series and Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup seasons. We also break down the exciting World of Outlaws Sprint Car title battle, look ahead to IMSA and LCQ League broadcasts, and reflect on 2020.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42845977</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:12:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42845977/downshift_e34_1_8_21_11_50_am.mp3" length="47418224" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's time for the first iRacing Downshift of 2021! The boys are back to talk all things about the upcoming eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series and Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup seasons. We also break down the exciting World of Outlaws Sprint Car...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's time for the first iRacing Downshift of 2021! The boys are back to talk all things about the upcoming eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series and Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup seasons. We also break down the exciting World of Outlaws Sprint Car title battle, look ahead to IMSA and LCQ League broadcasts, and reflect on 2020.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1482</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 33: Build Week! 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We also run through all the Week 13 series where you'll get to play with the new toys, and even find some time to wrap up the iRacing Rallycross season!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42391826</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42391826/downshift_e33_12_9_20_12_59_am.mp3" length="98993553" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's so much content in the iRacing 2021 Season 1 build, that we didn't even have time for a guest this week! From the Dallara iR-01 to the Big Block Modified, Long Beach to Cedar Lake, two new GT3s to a jump on the Irwindale Figure 8, we've got...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's so much content in the iRacing 2021 Season 1 build, that we didn't even have time for a guest this week! From the Dallara iR-01 to the Big Block Modified, Long Beach to Cedar Lake, two new GT3s to a jump on the Irwindale Figure 8, we've got plenty to talk about. We also run through all the Week 13 series where you'll get to play with the new toys, and even find some time to wrap up the iRacing Rallycross season!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3094</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autoracing,esports,gaming,iracing,motorsports,onlinemultiplayer,pcgaming,racing,simracing,worldchampionship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3abe3dfd31e5c853b68b8d83073b5db3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 32: Sebastian Job and Conor Daly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-sebastian-job-and-conor-daly--42124559</link><description><![CDATA[It's a 2-for-1 interview special on the latest iRacing Downshift! Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup champion Sebastian Job and NTT IndyCar Series star Conor Daly sit down with the Downshift crew. We've also got World Championship updates, details on the iRacing Chili Bowl Nationals, and much more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42124559</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:01:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42124559/downshift_e32_11_23_20_1_42_pm.mp3" length="92546950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>iRacing.com</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's a 2-for-1 interview special on the latest iRacing Downshift! Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup champion Sebastian Job and NTT IndyCar Series star Conor Daly sit down with the Downshift crew. We've also got World Championship updates, details on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's a 2-for-1 interview special on the latest iRacing Downshift! 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