iRacing FF1600 Festival 2026: Survive the Heats, Reach the Final!

Comment on the show?..send me a text! The iRacing CONSPIT FF1600 Festival is coming to Brands Hatch, and this is no ordinary special event! In Season 5 Episode 8 of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we explore the incredible history behind the FF1600 Festival, from its origins in British motorsport in 1972 to its unique heat-racing format on iRacing. 🏁 **IN THIS EPISODE:** - The history of the real-world Festival - Why Brands Hatch became its legendary home - Famous winners including Jenson Button and Johnny Herbert - How the iRacing FF1600 Festival works - Why heat racing creates a completely different challenge - Should iRacing introduce more knockout-style events? 📰 **IN PULSE:** We discuss Tony Gardner's latest iRacing Downshift appearance, including the Lamborghini Temerario GT3, new circuits, career mode, graphics development and whether iRacing is taking on too many projects. 📬 **IRACING AGONY UNCLE:** "You've got to leave me space!" What exactly is racing room? When should you leave another driver space, and does sticking your nose into a corner automatically give you the right to be there? The iRacing CONSPIT FF1600 Festival takes place 30–31 October 2026 at Brands Hatch Indy. Join Guy Robertson for another episode exploring racecraft, mindset and performance. 🌐 https://projectapex.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6155496607697 YouTube Pod: https://youtu.be/wENXWa6O39k Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.com **The Lone Road iRacing Podcast** Racecraft. Mindset. Performance. #iRacing #FF1600 #BrandsHatch #SimRacing #Racecraft #iRacingPodcast #ProjectApex Support the show