SimRacing Expo Podcast
SimRacing Expo Podcast
Podcast Description
The Official Podcast of the SimRacing Expo
Join host Luke Crane and Danny Giusa each month as he welcomes a dynamic lineup of industry professionals, top brands, and prominent personalities from the world of SimRacing.
Dive deep into the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and behind-the-scenes gossip shaping the virtual racing universe.
From thought-provoking discussions to hard-hitting facts, no topic is off-limits — even when it stings!
Whether you're a seasoned racer or a curious newcomer, SimExpo Cast delivers the insights and entertainment you crave.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as the evolution of SimRacing, technological advancements, and event updates, with episodes discussing the career and techniques of top racers like Jimmy Broadbent and Kevin Siggy, providing insights into the competitive landscape and trends reshaping the industry.
The SimRacing Expo Podcast takes you deep into the world of virtual motorsport. Host Luke Crane talk to top sim racers, hardware innovators, and industry insiders. Guests include F1 Driver Gabi Bortoleto, F1 Esports champion Jarno Opmeer, custom gear makers, and sim racing pioneers. Topics range from high-end hardware and major events to community-driven projects. Perfect for anyone passionate about sim racing, on and off the track.
Tune in now and stay on the pulse of the sim racing scene!
Today's episode features former British GT Champion, James Baldwin the British racing driver and professional sim racer who represents one of the most compelling career transitions in motorsport history.
Born September 28, 1997, in Buckinghamshire, Baldwin's racing journey began at eight years old in competitive karting. He dominated the junior categories, winning five national championships at Daytona Motorsport between 2013 and 2014.
However, at 16, financial constraints ended his traditional racing career. This setback proved to be a pivot point rather than an ending.
Instead of abandoning motorsport entirely, Baldwin discovered competitive sim racing and quickly established himself as one of the world's elite esports drivers.
His breakthrough came in 2019 when he won the World's Fastest Gamer championship, a prestigious competition judged by Formula 1 legends Juan Pablo Montoya and Rubens Barrichello.
The prize: a full season in the British GT Championship with Jenson Button's Jenson Team Rocket partnership.Baldwin's real-world debut was spectacular. He won his first race, secured four pole positions, achieved three podium finishes, and finished the season fourth in the championship, immediately proving that virtual racing skill translates to track performance.
Since then, Baldwin has competed in multiple 24 Hours of Spa events with Garage 59, achieved podium finishes in GT World Challenge Europe (including his class win at Jeddah), and been named Autosport's Esports Driver of the Year.
His story challenges everything we thought we knew about how drivers develop. Join us as we explore the future of motorsport talent development, the intersection of gaming and racing, and one driver's quest to become the first esports champion to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:
SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026
SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026
💻 Website
➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de
➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com
✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA:
🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de
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