Power and Precision: Ferrari 296 Meets The Bend in iRacing

Welcome to The Lone Road iRacers Podcast, where the virtual rubber meets the real-world road—and today, we're taking you on a ride that celebrates both cutting-edge performance and Australia’s rising star in motorsport.

In this double-feature episode, we dive into two of the most exciting additions to the iRacing service: The Ferrari 296 GT3 and The Bend Motorsport Park. One is a masterclass in Italian hybrid engineering; the other, a sweeping circuit born in the South Australian outback with global ambitions.

First up, we head Down Under to The Bend Motorsport Park, a track that’s quickly earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic circuits in the world. From its sprawling International layout to the technical East and West circuits, The Bend brings a fresh challenge to sim racers. Long straights, complex braking zones, and fast-flowing sequences—it’s a track that demands respect and rewards precision.

Then the Ferrari 296. It's not just another prancing horse—it’s a revolution on wheels. Ferrari’s first rear-wheel drive hybrid GT car blends a screaming twin-turbo V6 with electric precision, redefining how we think about speed, power, and agility. We’ll explore its road-going roots, the race-spec 296 GT3, and how it stacks up against GT3 mainstays in iRacing. It’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s surprisingly refined. But does it have what it takes to dominate the sim?

Together, these two additions aren’t just content updates—they’re game-changers. Whether you're a GT3 warrior looking for your next ride or an iRacer who loves learning every inch of a new circuit, this episode will have something for you.

So buckle in—because today, we’re merging passion and precision, Maranello and South Australia, horsepower and handling—all on the Lone Road.

Let’s get started.

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