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NASCAR's racing simulator revolution (Revisited)
Manage episode 418528317 series 3514697
NASCAR is the most popular motorsport series across America, but its roots run deep as a regional sport in the South, especially in our home state of North Carolina. That history has heavily influenced the growth of motorsports in the US, which has produced a disproportionate amount of Southern drivers — and fans. But in recent years, a surprising new trend has begun to level that playing field: the explosion in popularity of esports.
Featuring:
- Rajah Caruth, Driver in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
- Steve Myers, Executive Vice President and Executive Producer at iRacing
- Ray Smith, Director of Gaming and Esports at NASCAR
Links:
- You can find a transcript of the original episode here.
The Broadside is made possible by contributions from listeners like you. Support WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio and this podcast by making a donation
39 episodes
Manage episode 418528317 series 3514697
NASCAR is the most popular motorsport series across America, but its roots run deep as a regional sport in the South, especially in our home state of North Carolina. That history has heavily influenced the growth of motorsports in the US, which has produced a disproportionate amount of Southern drivers — and fans. But in recent years, a surprising new trend has begun to level that playing field: the explosion in popularity of esports.
Featuring:
- Rajah Caruth, Driver in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
- Steve Myers, Executive Vice President and Executive Producer at iRacing
- Ray Smith, Director of Gaming and Esports at NASCAR
Links:
- You can find a transcript of the original episode here.
The Broadside is made possible by contributions from listeners like you. Support WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio and this podcast by making a donation
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