Off Turn Four - Issue 07

Contents

06 BRL Round 2 Preview A look ahead at Myrtle Beach Speedway.

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PGRL Premier Series Pretty Good Racing League Premier Series at Richmond Raceway.

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Featured Topics

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Virtual Grip network News Recent news and upcoming broadcasts from VGN.

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Off Turn Four News

Additional information about Off Turn Four.

our vision Off Turn Four aims to contribute to the efforts of Virtual Grip Network by creating something that will hopefully bring people together in checking out our weekly magazine that highlights those within our sim racing community.

Utilizing articles written by Ryan Senneker, photos, and contributions from our community members, we hope to create a point of interest for people to enjoy and discuss.

In the end, our goal is to promote the continuation of the respectful and competitive racing community that Virtual Grip Network has become known for covering.

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Contrib How long you’ve been working with VGN? - I’ve been working with VGN since our first broadcast, which was the BRL 2021 Dirt Shootout, where I was brought in to do race recaps. Lowell asked in the league Discord if anyone would be willing to do write ups for VGN events and, although I’ve never done anything like that before, I figured I’d give it a shot and everyone seemed to enjoy them.

What is your title with VGN? Ryan Senneker

Virtual Grip Network Broadcast Director

- Like most people with VGN, I fill many roles. My title was “Staff Writer/Social Media” for the first year or so until I added “Broadcast Director” to the list What do you do in that role for VGN? - As a broadcast director, I work closely with our talented race announcers. I control what is seen and heard during the racing events from on-screen graphics and camera angles to ad placement and audio levels as well as being the person responsible for actually streaming the races to YouTube live. Again, not something I had any real experience with before VGN, but it always amazes me what a person is actually capable of when they are open to try new things in life.

How long you’ve been working with VGN and what led you to the creation of VGN? - I founded VGN in August of 2021 with the goal of promoting the sim racing community with quality broadcasts of league events.

What do you do in that role for VGN? Lowell Jewell

Virtual Grip Network Producer

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- My Producer duties take place in the background. I work closely with league owners and advertisers, finding ways to showcase their products. I’m involved in a large amount of data gathering and processing so that our broadcast overlays can provide said info. I also search for and recruit on-air talent and handle all scheduling for Commentators and Directors. I am in constant contact with Senneker as we look for ways to improve our product.

butors Why create Off Turn Four magazine?

- My hope by creating this magazine is to give a home and outlet for those in our sim racing community that want to appreciate or contribute to the design side of the sim racing sphere.

How do you feel about being a part of VGN? Derek Henry

- I feel extremely grateful to be included as a part of Virtual Grip Network. It has been many years that I have been looking for an organization like that of VGN.

Designer + Editor

Do you enjoy designing more than actually racing?

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- I would say that I do but maybe that is due to feeling more confident with design as compared to my skill on the track. The benefit of designing is that I have no chance at ruining someone’s night with a bad racing decision. With that being said, I have never felt more comfortable and encouraged to race before joining Bootleg Racing League.

How did you get introduced to sim racing?

- Derek, my partner, introduced me to sim racing. It was the next logical step after taking me to see a dirt track race at Lawrenceburg Speedway, his hometown track.

Do you have a favorite racing series?

- I am still familiarizing myself with the different types, but I really enjoy watching non-wing sprint cars.

MJ Dunne

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Writer Social Media + Marketing Manager

How do you feel being a new addition to Off Turn Four magazine?

- I am very excited to be a part of the team. Derek and I love to collaborate and bounce ideas off of each other, and this partnership takes it to the next level. In this role I am able to try different things and learn new skills in an exciting industry.

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looking ahead

myrtle beach speedway Bootleg Racing League visits South Carolina in Round 2 Action

The week off will see the Bootleg Racing League pick back up on Friday April 7th at Myrtle Beach Speedway so we thought it a good time to look ahead at what we can expect from the South Carolina shorttrack.

Myrtle Beach Speedway is a challenging racetrack located in South Carolina that has been hosting races for over 60 years.

The half-mile asphalt oval track presents a unique set of challenges for drivers, teams, and their vehicles.

One of the main challenges of racing at Myrtle Beach Speedway is the track's abrasive surface. The asphalt is very rough and can quickly wear out tires, making it difficult for drivers to maintain consistent lap times throughout a race. Teams must 6

carefully manage their tire wear, finding the right balance between performance and durability.

The track's tight turns also require drivers to have precise car control skills. They must be able to quickly and accurately navigate through the turns while maintaining high speeds. Any mistakes can be costly, causing the car to lose valuable momentum and position on the track.

Despite these challenges, racing at Myrtle Beach Speedway is highly competitive and exciting. The track's unique characteristics require drivers to be at the top of their game, making for thrilling races and unforgettable moments.

Invert Incoming in BRL Round 2

After Round 1's completion we will see the new starting grid rules take effect and the top 15 positions from Round 1 results will be inverted to give us the starting postions for this week's race.

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Pretty Good racing league

Next Gen Stock Car Pretty Good Racing League | Season 4 | Round 7 Premier Series | Richmond Raceway Written by: Ryan Senneker Scott Eckrich emerged victorious in the Skitter Creek Motorsports Group 200, held at the Richmond Raceway. Despite starting in 17th position, Eckrich showed remarkable driving skills, making his way up the field and eventually taking the lead in lap 73 of the race.

The Skitter Creek Motorsports Group 200 was a thrilling race from the get-go, with drivers fighting for position and trying to establish an early lead. Jordan Harnish began the race on pole position, thanks to the Mahan Laboratories “You Finished Last” pole award. He held onto the lead for the first 36 laps, fending off challenges from Colton Salek and Brian Yaczik.

Photographer: Derek Henry

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Photographer: Derek Henry

#70 Scott Eckrich makes it back to back to back wins which is also a first for any PGRL competitor.

"Really happy to bring it together again" - Scott Eckrich

#57 Mark Hertzog finds the wall with some help very early on in Round 7.

Eckrich Makes History with 3 in a Row

Photographer: Derek Henry

#22 Jordan Harnish led the field to green for the action at Richmond Raceway.

As the race progressed, the drivers were faced with frequent cautions, disrupting their rhythm and making it challenging to implement pit strategies. However, some drivers were able to capitalize on the chaos and make significant gains. Cody Dempster and Scott Eckrich were two such drivers, quickly moving up into the top 10 within the first 20 laps.

Eckrich’s impressive driving was on full display, and he continued to make his way up the field, overtaking Jake Silvia to claim second place behind Salek. By lap 73, Eckrich was finally able to make his move, overtaking Salek to take the lead. The race was not without drama, with several cautions threatening to upset Eckrich’s momentum.

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However, Eckrich proved to be a skilled and determined driver, holding onto his lead through several restarts. As the final green flag was waved with just four laps remaining, Jake Silvia was hot on his heels, but Eckrich was able to maintain his composure and outpace the rest of the field to claim the win.

After the race, a delighted Eckrich expressed his satisfaction with his performance, saying, “Really happy to bring it together again. This is usually a really good track for me, so I’m glad I could get the result I felt like I could do here.”

The win also put Eckrich at the top of the point standings, with a 31-point lead over Chrobok in second place.

Fans of the Pretty Good Racing League can look forward to the next event, the Get Dirty at Bristol, Get Clean with Mane ‘n Tail 125, which will take place at the Bristol Motor Speedway on April 11th. The event promises to be another exciting race, and fans can catch all the action exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network.

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Photographer: Derek Henry

#18 Jake Silvia comes up just short of for the lead, still finishing second on

Photographer: Cosmin Ioanesiu

#70 Scott Eckrich celebrates his Richmo into the history books as the first to win

f catching Eckrich the day.

ond win which sees him n 3 in a row in the PGRL.

#91 Colton Salek Cutout Graphic

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Photographer: Derek Henry

#24 Cody Dempster finds his way from 14th to a 7th place finish after a late incident sees him drop from a podium position.

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Pretty Good Racing league PGRL Premier Series Off Turn Four

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News

A Break in BRL Action This week has seen a break from our regularly scheduled Bootleg Racing League action. Round 2 will resume on April 7th at Myrtle Beach Speedway which will host the BRL Super Late Model Series and Late Model Series.

VGN on Youtube

Upcoming Broadcasts Above are a few of the upcoming races that will be covered by Virtual Grip Network.

Please visit us at virtualgrip.net to see the most up-to-date coverage schedule.

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Did you know that you can catch all VGN action live or past recordings on the Youtube page?

Head on over to our page and check out the latest races, make sure you are getting notified when we go live, and subscribe so that you do not miss out on any of the action.

Social Media Growth

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Off Turn Four is pushing for growth with our social media.

Please feel free to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter for custom driver card graphics of the previous week’s race winners, current points leaders, and standout community members.

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Social Media Driver Cards Off Turn Four social media has stepped up it’s game and will now be including driver cards from the week’s outstanding performers. These cards will highlight current league position, wins, poles, and more.

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A Sincere Thank You

Thank you to our readers and to everyone involved in the community. My hope with this magazine is to give back to this community that I enjoy so much.

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