Feb 28 2025 71 mins 1
In today's episode, Luca Munro talks about his journey into sim racing from his humble beginnings on the Playstation to taking the plunge into pc racing and rubbing shoulders with the greatest drivers in sim racing. Luca also explains how he got into writing articles for Overtake (a subsidiary of Porsche) and where his love of writing came from. From the highs of winning championships and podium finishes to the lows of unlucky special events, Luca explains all from his point of view. A true advocate of inclusive racing Luca prides himself on being a Screen To Speed Ally and champions charity races such as Race For Mental Health. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!
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00:00:00 Meet Luca Munro
00:01:08 Luca's Journey into Sim Racing
00:02:01 Joining OvertakeGG
00:03:55 Early Racing Experiences
00:07:34 Transition from Console to PC
00:11:02 United Sim Team and Competitive Racing
00:15:33 Versatility in Sim Racing
00:22:36 Favorite Cars and Tracks
00:26:42 Winning the Motorsport UK eSport Prototype Challenge
00:31:30 Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
00:33:14 Reflecting on Racing Emotions
00:34:40 Overcoming Setbacks in Racing
00:39:11 Team Dynamics and Support
00:40:21 Inclusivity in Sim Racing
00:49:29 Challenges and Improvements in iRacing
01:03:21 Future Plans and Advice for New Sim Racers
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