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While Short Course bears many similarities to Rallycross, jumping into the booth with Joshua Lee as Lead Commentator was a new challenge - one that I enjoyed until the series ended after two seasons. I continue to commentate on Short Course on iRacing with Real World Commentator, Dave Arnold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/1630445254938-5M9XOS9JX6FK32A1W4EA/Arjuna_iRX-5.jpg Broadcasting - 2021 iRX World Championship Powered by Yokohama Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/de90b22f-b9bd-494f-a85b-ae493dc7ebd1/BMWSIMLIVE-2021-iRacing-ER-22.JPG Broadcasting - 2021 BMW SIM GT Cup & 2021 BMW SIM LIVE The BMW SIM GT Cup succeeded the BMW SIM 120 Cup in 2021 as the premier iRacing BMW SIM Racing series. Broken up into two seasons with two different cars, 10 races saw 24 drivers win tickets to BMW SIM Live 2021 in December and more than $33,000 awarded before the big finale. I not only led the commentary team for these events, but was on double duty as broadcast producer as well! I was delighted to be a part of the showdown - BMW SIM LIVE - in which I led the commentary team for not just the BMW SIM GT Cup on iRacing, but also for the BMW SIM Time Attack on Assetto Corsa Competizione and the BMW SIM M2 CS Racing Cup on Rfactor 2 with over $100,000 being paid out across the two day showcase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/97faff0a-72ad-4f28-8cf1-f72583398954/PORSCHE_SCTF+Scott+Back.png Broadcasting - 2022 & 2023 Porsche Esports Challenge USA Porsche USA hosted their first esports tournament in 2022 culimnating at the Porsche Sports Car Together Fest with an in-person grand final. Hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the winner walking away with $15,000 as well as the chance to celebrate on the historic podium, Porsche pulled no punches. The event returned for 2023 at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, and I was onsite as part of the live commentary team for both years to provide analysis and color commentary while being an ambassador for sim racing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/435126b4-b219-4b92-a245-104062765bb6/VCO_10690_HiRes.jpg Broadcasting - 2021 BenQ MOBIUZ Cup of Nations presented by VCO The Cup of Nations brings a World Cup-style competition to esports, pitting drivers against one another with $25,000 on the line and national pride at stake. 16 countries qualified for the 2021 edition and across two days and multiple different discplines of motorsports, Team Germany emerged victorious for the 2nd year in a row in dramatic fashion. I was excited to lead the broadcast team across of iRacing, VCO and Traxion.GG panels alongside Paul Smith and John Munro across 10 action packed races! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/ff7abadd-40cf-438f-927f-4539f3754d32/20230728_Igor-Bezborodov_G8-R1_48658.jpg Broadcasting - 2023-2024 ESL R1 at Gamers8 & Esports World Cup The Esports World Cup (and it’s predecessor Gamers8) is an international esports tournament series featuring global esports organizations and multiple gaming titles. In both 2023 and 2024, I was part of the broadcast team in Riyadh providing both Commentary and Analysis from the Studio for a combined prize pool of $1,500,000. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/190e2516-550e-4649-82cf-68dfd489ef73/SCO-Masters-Round-7-8-Monza-Race1-9.jpg Broadcasting - 2021 VRS Sports Car Open Sprint Masters After several years without a major GT championship on the iRacing service, Virtual Racing School partnered with the team behind the Sports Car Open Endurance Series to put forward the VRS SCO Sprint Masters. 6 rounds each featuring 2 1-hour sprints with mandatory driver changes all leading to a $25,000 prize pool. Featuring the cream of the crop of iRacing drivers, I led the broadcast team, also performing double duty and producing the season finale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/70e0f71c-739d-4306-850f-baf0140e06bf/PESC.jpeg Broadcasting - 2023/2024/2025 Porsche Tag Heuer Esports Supercup The Porsche Tag Heuer Esports Supercup is the highest level of competition for road racing on iRacing, with a total prizepool of $200,000. Since 2023, I have been alongside Paul Smith as Colour Commentator to provide analysis around close quarters racing as well as providing both Lead and Colour Commentary on the Qualifying and Contenders Series for the Porsche Esports Supercup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/1630445254934-4MN0ZVMCDPS1B8CLT3MC/iRacing-Logo-Blue-Horizontal-R.png Broadcasting iRacing.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/4615017f-952b-4e3e-a522-1d2b4ae79b6d/GqsfOqaXcAECjiE.jpeg Broadcasting - IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Since the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship visited WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, I have served as Pit Lane Reporter for IMSA Radio and IMSA’s World Feed Broadcast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/d4b423f5-56a5-46f1-b1ec-8fa9c5f3b7ca/CC95D34F-2A9F-4ECB-9B0E-5CF66002E1BE.jpeg Broadcasting - Prodigy Racing League The Prodigy Racing League is the first E2Real Sports League, providing a pathway for simracers to become paid professional racing drivers. The PRL launched it’s P3 Championship with Radical SR1s at the end of 2024. I have been the Host and Play-By-Play Commentator for the PRL since 2023 for Esports Competitions. I have hosted coverage of Prodigy Week and the Prodigy Draft and beginning in March 2025 will be featured on MavTV as part of PRL’s first TV broadcast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/9e73fec9-ebe4-4f88-868a-7a23a82a71cf/VCO_8546_HiRes.jpg Broadcasting - 2021-2025 VCO Grand Slam The iRacing Special Events combine community with competition. Elevating these unique experiences for 2021, VCO partnered with iRacing, RaceSpot and Radio Show Limited to highlight 4 events as part of the VCO Grand Slam. As host of the pre-show, and commentator across all 4 of these events, I was privileged to work with the team at RSL and to be featured not just on RaceSpot, but across the RSL radio network for the 12 Hours of Sebring, 24 Hours of Nurburgring, Petit Le Mans and 10 Hours of Suzuka. I have continued to serve as one of the Lead Commentators for VCO Grand Slams and iRacing Special Events from 2021 onwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/826f4859-1bea-4bf9-9d10-cbdaffc7e09c/arjuna_2_no_text+%281%29.png Broadcasting After jumping into the realm of esports broadcasting in March 2020 with limited experience, I was awarded the 2021 & 2023 VCO SIMMY Awards for Best Commentary. With experience commentating on major sim racing events such as Digital Nurburgring Endurance Series, ESL R1 Gamers8, IMSA Esports Global Championship and the Porsche Esports Supercup, events organized by manufacturers like BMW, Ferrari, Porsche as well as the most competitive private leagues, I use my passion, knowledge and connections with drivers to provide insightful & exciting commentary to the biggest events in simracing. In March 2025, I will be the TV Host and Play-By-Play commentator for the Prodigy Racing League on MavTV. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/8967d209-6c36-476f-8663-aed6386ccdaa/NashvilleSS_Race_3-copy.jpg Broadcasting - 2024 IndyCar Buttkicker iRacing Pro Series IndyCar launched their first Official Esports Series in partnership with iRacing during the Summer of 2024, and I was excited to join Kenneth Bueno in the booth as Lead Commentator. With 6 races contested on road courses and 4 on ovals, an engaging championship storyline took the title down to the final race in battle for a prize pool of $50,000. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/612e9ebe7958e15db50e2afa/b415fae2-344e-4082-98e7-2f95598880b9/VCO_9386_HiRes.jpg Broadcasting - 2021 VCO ProSIM Series After directing the coverage of the first season of the VCO ProSIM series, I’m excited to be a part of the commentary team for the 2nd edition of this championship. Pairing real-world motorsports drivers with top simracing talent, the series produces some exciting racing with a unique format. 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