Screen to Speed No.40: Inside the Sim Racing Revolution w/ Stormmalina

In this episode, Bel Wells (@StormMalina) returns to talk about her passion for Sim racing, rallying, snowboarding, and flight Sims. She is a content creator and streamer known for her engaging presence in the gaming community. She actively streams on Twitch, where she has amassed a following of approximately 7,900 viewers. Her content primarily focuses on gaming, and she maintains an active presence on the platform, with her most recent live session occurring just hours ago. In addition to her Twitch activities, Bel shares her experiences and insights into sim racing through various platforms. She has discussed her journey into racing games in an Instagram post, highlighting her passion for the sport. Furthermore, she has been featured in discussions about female sim racers who stream, indicating her active participation and recognition in the sim racing community. So buckle up – Screen to Speed starts now!

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00:00 Introduction to Screen to Speed

00:53 Meet Bell Wells: Racing Streamer and Porsche Sports Supercup Participant

01:14 Getting Started in Sim Racing

02:39 Racing Together: Bell and Her Husband's Journey

03:04 First Racing Games and Transition to iRacing

04:13 Challenges and Love for Nordschleife

06:35 From Rookies to Road Racing

07:02 Oval Racing and Community

08:15 Favorite Cars and Tracks

12:34 Porsche Sports All Stars Experience

17:20 Exploring Other Simulators

20:38 Upgrading Racing Equipment

24:58 Streaming Journey and Balancing Chat

26:55 Funniest Moments in Sim Racing

27:55 Being a Female Sim Racer and Streamer

28:16 Friendly and Welcoming Community

28:42 Competing with the Boys

29:20 Experiences in Sim Racing

30:51 Encouraging More Girls in Sim Racing

32:52 Rally and Endurance Races

40:48 Snowboarding Adventures

43:24 Plans for Sim Racing and Streaming

47:38 Advice for Newcomers in iRacing

52:00 Favorite Tracks and Final Thoughts

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