Inside the Majors

Episode 50 - Something a bit different!

Garren — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:33:30 GMT

We have a quick recap of the Majors Series Indycar races from last weekend, look towards the MEC kicking off Season 3 in just a couple of days time and then, well, chat to someone unexpected who plays a big part in all things Majors Series and MEC!

Ep. 49 - MEC Champions Series final interview (GTP) + Brickyard 400

Garren — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:02:45 GMT

Final episode of the four-part MEC winners series, this time with our GTP winners Tatum Res-Tech.

We also run through the happenings from the Brickyard 400 races in all regions, and set the scene for the rest of the year with regard to championship standings as of round 8.

I hope you have enjoyed hearing from all the Season 2 MEC winning teams as part of this mini-series over the last two weeks. The podcast will go back to roughly once a month for each episode now.

Ep. 48 - MEC Champions Series Part 3 (oodles of poodles!) + Rd America 2.4 hr review

Garren — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:04:47 GMT

This episode, we review Round 7 of the Majors Series, the 2hr40min IMSA race from Road America. Then, we hear from the GT3 Pro-AM division winners from Season 2 of the Sudspeed MEC, though just what name to give them, I’m not sure…The Poodles!

Ep. 47 - MEC Champions Series #2 & Watkins 2hr Review

Garren — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:28:46 GMT

In this episode, we look back to the Sim Science Watkins Glen 2 hr race, then dive into the second of our interviews with the Division winning teams from the Sudspeed Majors Endurance Championship Season 2. This episode, Negative Delta by Simgear, winners in GT3 Elite.

Ep. 46 - Majors 24 and MEC Champions Series Part 1

Garren — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:18 GMT

In this episode, we have a brief look back at the Majors 24, as this is the first podcast since then. Plus, I bring to you the first in a series of four interviews with the Division winning teams from the Sudspeed Majors Endurance Championship Season 2. This episode, Moradness Squad, winners in LMP2.

45 - Sim Science - More than Data!

Garren — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:16:44 GMT

simracingscience.com is the place to go to check out all the details for the tools, services and products discussed in today’s podcast, and its NOT too late to get on there and find some help ahead of the Majors 24!

44 - Annual race week Majors 24 Q&A with Mike

Garren — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:21:42 GMT

2:00 - Pre-Q

5:00 – Weather

6:30 – Pre-Q again

8:00 – Registration

10:00 – Open Practice Sessions

10:30 – Fair Share

13:00 – Team Registration to Race Server

15:00 – Exceptions to requirements

16:00 – Contacting CC via DMs

18:00 – Protests

25:30 – Sandbagging

32:00 – Incident limits, fast repairs

33:00 – Roster changes

34:00 – Finding the race sessions and passwords

35:45 – Pit Limiter use

37:30 – Race Sessions start time and structure

39:00 – Drivers Briefing

40:00 – Protest time limits

42:00 – Hyperpole and in-game voice chat

43:00 – Grid photo

44:30 – Race start by class

46:00 – How many cars in each split

49:00 – Safety Car triggers and process

51:30 – Setup help

52:30 – Race control in all splits

43 - MEC Season 3 Launch!

Garren — Fri, 29 May 2026 09:24:09 GMT

For pre-orders of the Majors-inspired sim racing gloves from Sudspeed, head over to: https://www.sudspeed.com/products/majors (and remember the code ‘MAJORS’ for 10% off!)

Majors 24 BOP chat with Sean Campbell

Garren — Sat, 23 May 2026 05:33:09 GMT

For the BOP adjustments the Majors 24 will be using, please see here: Discord BOP Announcement

A HUGE thank you to the Majors Garage crew chiefs that helped make this possible and have put in a ton of effort on the project! Federico Godoy, Jérémy Roulleau, Tim Matzke, Alexandre Deletraz, Miguel San Martín, Fabrizio Belziti, and of course Sean Campbell.

Speedway 500 Review + Northway Interview

Garren — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:27:50 GMT

We look back at the Speedway 500, plus the Sudspeed MEC 4hr also at Indy Rd Course. Then chat with star of the 500s (all three of them!), Robert Northway

2026 Majors 24 is GO!

Garren — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:03:07 GMT

Posed Mike a few questions about Majors 24, some new things for the 2026 event, pointers for teams around the registration process, and a quick look to the Majors Series Speedway 500 event as well.

Majors Series and MEC news + Interview with Michael Haflidason

Garren — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:55:19 GMT

Rewatch Hafli’s efforts at Swedish championships here: https://www.svtplay.se/video/j1qQnk2/sm-veckan/esport-racing

2023 Champion Ross Banfield interview at 100 Races!

Garren — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:48:21 GMT

Now at 100 Majors Series races, we talk over Ross’ highlights from 8+ years with Majors Series, his real world racing experience and aspirations, the very first wheel he used for sim racing and the evolution of his hardware, and where he would like to take Majors into the future.

2026 Sudspeed MEC and Majors Series Catch Up

Garren — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:46:36 GMT

We review the opening round of the Sudspeed MEC, with 199 teams and four splits at the Daytona 8-hour, that included other-worldly weather in top split! We also see who did what in the first two rounds of the Majors Series in all three regions. Then we talk to America’s championship leader and twice winner in 2026, Austin O’Neal

The Unexpected Episode

Garren — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:48:19 GMT

No Plan. No Script. We just got in a room and let it happen. Its loose, but a lot of fun!1

More explicit than usual, but not as explicit as it would have been if we didn’t edit Jake!

2026 Sudspeed MEC Chat and Iron Warrior

Garren — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:31:55 GMT

Also, a quick recap on the hilarity that was the Iron Warrior event to round of 2025 for the Majors Series.

sidenote: I (Garren) was having some issues with the recording of my mic, so for the few times it skipped out or missed a few words, my sincere apologies. Just insert swear words in your best Aussie accent and it will sound natural enough ;)

Majors Series & MEC 2026 Calendars!

Garren — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:00:35 GMT

Video link with Calendars to see if prefer:

Dan Stevens 100 Races + Championship Standings rundown

Garren — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:30:02 GMT

this week, Garren catches up with Dan Stevens, who reached 100 Majors Series races at the International Bathurst 500 event last time out. He also goes through EVERY championship scoreboard to see who is left standing, what the need to take the wins, and all the permutations going into the final round at Suzuka

🐐 Majors Series GOAT(s)!!! 🐐

Garren — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:25:23 GMT

In this episode, we talk to the two Greatest of All Time in the Majors Series, Dallas Pataska and Christian Challiner, who also happened to be our race winners at the last round in the Next Gen NASCARs. We also speak with the latest members of the 100-club, Jason Walat and Scott Kukas, looking back at their Majors Series journeys over the last decade or so.

Launch of Sim Racing Stewards - Mike Interview!

Garren — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:39:21 GMT

This week, Mike is in the house to tell us all about the new Sim Racing Stewards website and service he is launching. What is it? How can you get involved? What will it offer? All is revealed!

Also, we drill down into the championship standings in all regions of the Majors Series to find who is still a contender, then have a quick look back at the Sudspeed 24-ish Hrs Rd Atlanta special event form the MEC last week.