The Need for Speed: local man relives glory days through iRacing
Read full article: The Need for Speed: local man relives glory days through iRacingBASSETT, Va. – "Well I guess as a teenager I was like any other young boy and had interest in car." That genuine interest, turned into a hobby for Bassett native, Eddie Light. So when Light became aware of iRacing nearly two years ago, he found what he needed to fill his need for speed. iRacing has become the world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, founded in 2004. In fact, many of the NASCAR Cup Series drivers that we’ve seen here at Martinsville Speedway have either used it in the past or are turning to it now since they can’t physically be on the track on Sundays.