The 10 Closest Finishes in AREA iRacing History
Photo Credit: Jordan Martin
January 19, 2024 —
As AREA iRacing enthusiasts know, the thrill of close finishes is an integral part of the competition. From heart-stopping moments to photo-finish conclusions, the series has seen its fair share of nail-biting races. Last night, history was made as we witnessed the setting of a new record for the closest finish in AREA iRacing.
Here are the top 10 closest finishes in AREA iRacing history:
1. Season 5 AREA Pro Series at Richmond
Date: January 18, 2024
Finish: Connor Yeroschak beats John Furnas by an astonishing .000 of a second.
2. Season 5 AREA Truck Series at Atlanta
Date: November 14, 2023
Finish: Brad Slaughter Jr. beats Mason Cain by an incredibly slim .003 of a second.
3. Season 5 AREA Pro Series at Atlanta
Date: November 16, 2023
Finish: Jake Nichols beats Cameron Hearn by a razor-thin .007 of a second.
4. Season 4 AREA Cup Series at Atlanta
Date: June 19, 2023
Finish: Jake Nichols beats Douglas Newbigging by a mere .015 of a second.
5. Season 1 AREA Cup Series at Daytona
Date: October 7, 2021
Finish: Davie Hendricks beats Cameron Hearn by a whisker, .018 of a second, to win the inaugural AREA 500.
6. Season 1 AREA Cup Series at Auto Club
Date: October 21, 2021
Finish: Eric Wineland beats Cameron Hearn by an incredibly close .018 of a second.
7. Season 1 AREA Pro Series at Talladega
Date: January 5, 2022
Finish: Alan Ballachino beats Cameron Hearn by .025 of a second in a neck-and-neck battle.
8. Season 1 AREA ARCA Series at Talladega
Date: January 3, 2022
Finish: Caleb Steimer clinches victory by a mere .026 of a second over Travis Beckner.
9. Season 2 AREA Truck Series at Kansas
Date: May 3, 2022
Finish: Ryan Haartz secures the win with a slim margin of .028 of a second over Paul Irvin.
10. Season 4 AREA Truck Series at Gateway
Date: August 15, 2023
Finish: James Scioly narrowly edges out Justin Muncill by .029 of a second.
These unforgettable moments, culminating in the record-setting finish last night, showcase the fierce competition and skill on display in AREA iRacing. Fans can only anticipate more thrilling races and razor-thin finishes in the seasons to come. The essence of iRacing lies not only in speed but also in the tantalizing uncertainty of who will emerge victorious in the tightest battles on the virtual track.