After several days of silence and a visible wave of frustration within the community, iRacing has finally issued an official statement about the disgraceful behavior during the Spa 24 Hour event. The message was clear: the drivers involved have been indefinitely suspended from the service. Without question, this was the right call.
But let’s not kid ourselves: this statement wouldn’t exist without the noise the community created. And that’s something we can’t overlook.
Let’s say it clearly: staying silent in the face of something this serious undermines the platform’s credibility. What happened this week shows that when the community speaks out—loudly, clearly, and together things can actually move. Visibility matters. Ignoring these kinds of actions only deepens the distrust.
That’s why this move from iRacing, yes, it dignifies them. Going public to confirm these suspensions shows that there are limits, and that premeditated sabotage has no place in official events. It had to be said, loud and clear. Keeping it hidden would have done the exact opposite: weakened legitimacy and distanced those of us who pay for the service even further.
The community doesn’t need every single punishment to be made public, but it does have the right to know that rules exist, that they are enforced, and that there’s at least a basic level of clarity on how decisions are made. That’s not asking for drama Spa 24 Hoursit’s asking for trust.
Thank you to everyone who raised their voice respectfully and helped shed light on what happened. This wasn’t about pointing fingers, it was about demanding a fairer and more coherent system. And for once, it worked.
So yes, better late than never. But let’s make sure this isn’t the end—let it be the beginning of a more open, more transparent, and more accountable iRacing.
See you on the track!
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