Episodes
For the final episode before the summer break, Paul, Davide and Dani are joined by Tom Gaymour. Tom is the voice of Indycar on SkySports F1 in the UK, but also can be heard commentating on F1TV across the globe. Once a racing driver himself, they discuss his racing career, how he overcame an injury, F1 and of course Indycar plus much more.  You can follow Tom on twitter here: Tom Gaymor (@TomGaymor) / Twitter Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the...
Published 07/03/22
Published 07/03/22
For the second to last episode episode before the summer break, Paul, Dani and Davide are here once again. Admognst the usual jokes and sounds of motorbikes (Thanks to Davide) they can also be heard discussing the following topics: Rennsport Summit Is time up for Monaco in F1?  How to Prep for Online Racing F1 Manager 2022 Indycar Game 2023 Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast noticed. Why not get one of your friends to subscribe! ...
Published 06/10/22
Paul, Davide and Dani are back for another episode with a guest, this time we hear from Tariq Gamil. For those who do not know Tariq he is drives for the Williams Esport team and Munster Rugby Gaming.  Tariq has been around in sim racing for a while now, used to be ever present in many of RaceDepartment's very own club racing events and has since moved into the world of Esports. Hear how he got started and where he thinks sim racing is headed in this two hour long episode.  You can follow...
Published 05/26/22
For this episode it's Paul and Daniel in the virtual RD studio, Davide was busy washing his hair hence it's a shorter edition this week. They cover the following topics: Where is AMS2 now? Recent rFactor 2 content announcments F1 2022 and new features Asetek SimSports new partnership BTCC go Hybrid Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast noticed. Why not get one of your friends to subscribe! Web: www.racedepartment.com Twitter:...
Published 05/12/22
It's another podcast with a guest, this time Paul, Dani and Davide are joined by YouTuber Chris Haye.  Chris tells us about how he got started with racing games, talks about his first wheel, discusses his recent foray into real racing and more. So get ready to listen to an in-depth discussion, pretty sure we will need to get him back! Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast noticed. Why not get one of your friends to subscribe! Web:...
Published 04/28/22
Episode 7 is jam packed with the latest news and discussion from sim racing and motorsport, this time around the trio are back. Join Paul, Davide and Dani as they chat about the following: Motorsport Games and the delayed BTCC game Gran Turismo issues and updates F1 - DRS still needed? Vegas announced and are Porsche and Audi going to join? Rennsport announced Then some worthy mentions: F1 2022 Car released for AMS2 MotoGP Trailer released New Season of Alpine Esports Real...
Published 04/14/22
Time for one of our podcast specials, this time Paul and Davide sit down with modder Daniel Russo for a chat. We hear about how he got started and how it ended up getting to him where is is now. To see Daniels mods on RaceDepartment click this link: Resources by A3DR | RaceDepartment Sit back and relax.  Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast noticed. Why not get one of your friends to subscribe! Web: www.racedepartment.com Twitter:...
Published 03/31/22
The Racedepartment podcast crew are back and all are in attendance, sit back, relax whilst you listen to Paul, Dani and Davide talk about the topics in episode 5 of 2022.   Topics are:  How Important is AI Racing to you?  Thrustmaster DD  New ACC Content March 23rd  RaceRoom DTM released  At the end of this episode there are also some worthy mentions: Dani tells us about his real life racing experience vs sim racing  AMS2 v1.3.4.0 released  F1 Testing, new season and Drive...
Published 03/18/22
It's time for another episode, once again it's a duo. Sadly (or perhaps not) Davide informed us that he would be busy washing his hair, therefore it was left to Paul and Dani to chew over the topics for this week.  We hope you enjoy the episode, we certainly enjoyed recording it. Topics are: Do we need better graphics? Richard Burns Rally New Fanatec Rally Button Module At the end of this episode there are also some worthy mentions MotoGP 22 Formula RSS 2013 New ACC GT Series...
Published 03/03/22
Hopefully you'll remember us releasing an episode where we spoke with modder Fat Alfie, if you have not listened to it we recommend you check it out. Series 3, episode 11.  We enjoyed that episode so much that we invited Alessio aka Pessio to join us to talk about the mods he has released and also get to know the man behind the mods. Paul, Davide and Dani ask the questions and Alessio answers, it's really that simple! Apologies for the Italian overload, we hope you enjoy this episode as...
Published 02/17/22
It's time for episode number 2 of season 4, though this time it's just Paul and Davide. Dani we thought at one point might be dead, ok well Davide was panicking, I of course was cool as a cucumber. You'll be pleased to know we have since found out that he just forgot that we were recording, so he is alive and well. The board of directors at this time given him a vote of confidence so he will not be relieved of his duties on the podcast, but they have sent him a letter to inform him that we...
Published 02/03/22
It's the first episode of 2022, happy new year to all our listeners. Oh boy it's a long one (that's what she said). Paul, Davide and Dani are here to chew over the sim racing fat again, they cover the following topics: Nascar 21 Ignition Dev Update iRacing Acquisition AMS2 Dev Update Fanatec BMW Pre-Order Jimmy Signs For Praga ACC Apps  If you're interested in checking out the ACC Apps mentioned in the podcast, here they all are: Armamentario - Assetto Corsa Competizione...
Published 01/20/22
Last time out it was Paul and Dani, this time it's the Paul and Davide show!  The topics they chew the fat over is the news coming out of Fanatec HQ, the upcoming Automobilista 2 update, recent release of Forza Horizon 5 and the F1 season coming soon to a close.  This episode is the last one of the season and therefore the last one of 2021, thank you to all who have listened. May you have a great festive period and new year. See you in 2022!! Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it...
Published 11/26/21
For episode 12 of this season Paul and Dani are back discussing the latest sim racing news, Thrustmaster have released the T248, Nascar Ignition 21 is released into the wild, Kunos announced a new car for Assetto Corsa Competizione plus more!  Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast noticed. Why not get one of your friends to subscribe! Web: www.racedepartment.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/racedepartment Facebook: www.twitter.com/racedepartment...
Published 11/05/21
For this episode we have something a little different for you. Earlier this year Davide did an interview with David Pemberton aka Fat Alfie, so Paul, Dani and Davide thought it was a good idea to get him on the podcast to ask some questions! We throughly enjoyed talking with David and we hope you enjoy listening to the discussion.  Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast noticed. Why not get one of your friends to subscribe! Web:...
Published 10/21/21
Time for episode 10 of the current season, Paul, Davide and Daniel are back again and it's a long one! They start off with talking points from Chris Haye's recent video where he talks about the Bentley wheel from Fanatec, then they discuss 10 tips for endurance racing. Automobilista 2 had a recent update which included vintage and modern versions of Monza and one of the team is enjoying their time with the sim, finally they turn their attention to Formula One and chat about the recent...
Published 10/07/21
Paul, Dani and Davide are back for the second podcast following the summer break! This time, they cover the release of the F-GT Elite rig from Next Level Racing, Gran Turismo has a release date, then they discuss the upcoming Le Man Virtual Series and then it's all about the Sim Racing Expo plus announcements. Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast noticed.   Why not get one of your friends to subscribe!  Web: www.racedepartment.com Twitter:...
Published 09/23/21
After the summer break Paul, Davide and Dani are back to fill your ears with more sim racing goodness. This episode they discuss the upcoming Nascar 21 Ignition release, that Assetto Corsa has come to the Apple app store, CSL DD in people's hands and Paul has been playing an early release game called Circuit Superstars.  Enjoyed the show? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast noticed.  Why not get one of your friends to subscribe! Maybe borrow their phone and...
Published 09/11/21
After some much needed editing because of one swear and that between recording and now some of things we discussed were now wrong, episode seven of season 3 is finally here! Paul, Davide and Dani back once again to mull over the following topics, new Nascar and Indycar game announcements, Fanatec link up with Gran Turismo, F1 Sprint and the new F1 car preview, Sim Racing Expo 2021 and they pay their respects to modder Shaun Clarke who sadly passed away.  Enjoyed the show? Please leave us a...
Published 07/24/21
After episode 5 comes number 6, Paul, Davide and Dani are back again. They discuss the fact that Fanatec have been busy releasing new hardware, then turn their attention to Thrustmaster's new wheel and pedal set. After that they talk AMS2 Racin USA Expansion Pack Pt1 and then d the new teams feature on Simracing.gp. Listen to hear all of their thoughts on all of the above! Also listen to Rasmus getting the last laugh at 4m10s Enjoyed the show? Please leave us a review, it really helps us...
Published 07/03/21
Please note that this podcast was recorded before the Baku 2021 race! You will be pleased to hear that Paul is back hosting the show, Davide has been relegated back his normal position and they are both joined by Daniel.   In episode 5 of season 3 the guys discuss F1, SRO E-Sports which Dani has been stewarding and then have a chat about the announcement of Sim-racing to be a part of the virtual olympics.   Enjoyed the show? Please leave us a review, it really helps us to get the podcast...
Published 06/07/21
For this episode Davide makes amend for his poor audio quality by using a new microphone, therefore we thanked him for doing so by letting him host the show. Should we let him host again? You decide! Davide, Paul and Dani talk in depth about the recent Fanatec hardware announcements, they give their views on the new products and what may still be to come. Fanatec were not the only ones with new equipment being released, they chat about the new F1 wheel from Thrustmaster. When all the...
Published 05/22/21
In this episode Paul, Dani and Davide are joined by Dan Terry who is the community manager from Simracing.gp - a new platform which has been in closed beta for some time now. They talk about what the platform purpose is, where it has come from and what the plans are for the future. If you are not yet aware of Simracing.gp then make sure to visit Simracing.gp to learn more. As always, big thanks to Rasmus for audio improvements. Davide is sorry for his poor microphone.  Enjoyed the show?...
Published 05/05/21
Following on from the last episode we bring you episode 2 of season 3, as always Paul Glover hosts the podcast and is joined by Davide Nativo and Daniel Monteiro in the RD virtual studio. There has been some moves in the sim racing market with Motorsport Games and EA making recent purchases, the team discuss what that they mean for the developers and games involved. Towards the end of the show they turn their attention to the recent issues faced by Mike at Simracing 604 who had his Youtube...
Published 03/26/21