Feb 2, 2025 – F-R Racing Insider – Rolex 24 Recap

Garage Talk 118 - Rolex 24 Recap

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Garage Talk – Rolex 24 Recap, D.J.’s 90s NASCAR Diecast Collection, iRacing Indy League Preview

We’re back with our second episode of 2025 and we have a lot to talk about regarding the drama at the Rolex 24, some iRacing league previews, and D.J. pulls out his 90s NASCAR diecast collection.

First up, there is a lot to digest from the weekend including a post-race disqualification for one of the class winners, Tommy Milner’s “iconic” reaction to a BMW driver, a big wreck during the overnight hours, and a massive wreck to start the second race of the MX-5 Cup. We checked in with our friend Heather Hadley, who was part of the big wreck and she confirmed she was ok.

Next, D.J. decides to pull out his case of 1990s NASCAR diecast and we review some of the sponsors we used to see in NASCAR back in the ’90s and the hilarious “edits” to the tobacco and alcohol sponsors on the “kids” versions of the cars. What, no Miller Lite car for the kids?

Finally, we preview the upcoming iRacing Indy Racing World Series league, which kicks off Tuesday, February 4th at 10 pm on  @Stadiumscene. There’s still room to join so head over to https://frracingonline.com/irws to learn more and register your spot. Our free Friday night GT series race is back next week (February 7th) with a 60-minute GT3 sprint race from Mount Panorama (Bathurst). There is no fee to join or standings to keep, and it’s also broadcast on Stadium Scene TV.

If you want to join, click our Discord link and let us know you’re here for the GT race!

Episode Chapters

  • 00:00:00 – Rolex 24 Disqualification Drama and Mechanical Failures
  • 00:07:10 – Mustang GT3 Victory Amidst BMW Shenanigans
  • 00:14:17 – NASCAR Diecast Collection and Childhood Memories
  • 00:20:46 – Iconic NASCAR Sponsorships and Memorable Cars
  • 00:27:34 – Beanie Babies Craze and Black Friday Shopping Incidents
  • 00:34:22 – iRacing Adventures
  • 00:41:03 – iRacing Indy Racing World Series Season Preview
  • 00:48:00 – GT Racing Events and iRacing Community Fun

Rolex 24 Recap, D.J.'s 90s NASCAR Diecast Collection, iRacing Indy League Preview F-R Racing's Garage Talk

We're back with our second episode of 2025 and we have a lot to talk about regarding the drama at the Rolex 24, some iRacing league previews, and D.J. pulls out his 90s NASCAR diecast collection. First up, there is a lot to digest from the weekend including a post-race disqualification for one of the class winners, Tommy Milner's "iconic" reaction to a BMW driver, a big wreck during the overnight hours, and a massive wreck to start the second race of the MX-5 Cup. We checked in with our friend Heather Hadley, who was part of the big wreck and she confirmed she was ok. Next, D.J. decides to pull out his case of 1990s NASCAR diecast and we review some of the sponsors we used to see in NASCAR back in the 90s and the hilarious "edits" to the tobacco and alcohol sponsors on the "kids" versions of the cars. What, no Miller Lite car for the kids? Finally, we preview the upcoming iRacing Indy Racing World Series league, which kicks off Tuesday, February 4th at 10 pm on Stadium Scene TV . There's still room to join so head over to https://frracingonline.com/irws to learn more and register your spot. Our free Friday night GT series race is back next week (February 7th) with a 60-minute GT3 sprint race from Mount Panorama (Bathurst). There is no fee to join or standings to keep, and it's also broadcast on Stadium Scene TV. If you want to join, click our Discord link below and let us know you're here for the GT race! ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️: 00:00:00 – Rolex 24 Disqualification Drama and Mechanical Failures 00:07:10 – Mustang GT3 Victory Amidst BMW Shenanigans 00:14:17 – NASCAR Diecast Collection and Childhood Memories 00:20:46 – Iconic NASCAR Sponsorships and Memorable Cars 00:27:34 – Beanie Babies Craze and Black Friday Shopping Incidents 00:34:22 – iRacing Adventures 00:41:03 – iRacing Indy Racing World Series Season Preview 00:48:00 – GT Racing Events and iRacing Community Fun ——— ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wednesday Night Dash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ airs most Wednesdays at 10 pm ET. The Cup Series portion of the schedule is back now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indy Racing World Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Races air LIVE on Tuesdays at 10 pm ET on Stadium Scene TV starting February 4th! Register today! Follow F-R Racing: Affiliate Link:  Today's episode is powered by Extreme SimRacing.  For your best selection of Sim Racing rigs/stands, Simagic Racing Wheels/Pedals, and Mods for your Logitech series racing wheels, they have a selection of the highest quality.  We're proud customers of Extreme Sim Racing.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more at F-R Racing⁠⁠

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Wednesday Night Dash iRacing League Update

Race: Kansas 75 (Replay)

Winner: Dawson Buchanan

Next Race: Fight Fire with Fire 100 Presented by Mike Walker Films from Pocono Raceway, February 5th at 10 pm ET, only on Stadium Scene TV

Indy Racing World Series iRacing IndyCar League Update

Next Race: Returning February 4th at 10 pm ET on Stadium Scene TV

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Last Race: Daytona GT Sprint (Replay)

Next Race: Friday, February 7th at 11 pm ET. GT3s at Bathurst broadcasted on Stadium Scene TV

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Authors

  • D.J. Fluck

    D.J. is the co-founder of F-R Racing. In addition, he is the co-founder of StadiumScene.TV and is a rising star in the world of interviewing. He lives with his wife and twin daughters just outside of Phoenix, AZ.

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  • Erik Richardson

    Erik is the co-founder of F-R Racing. He has been coaching swimming for the past 13 years and is currently an Assistant Coach at Olivet College. He lives with his wife in Lansing, MI.

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