Bobby Zalenski wins eNASCAR iRacing playoff opener

Bobby Zalenski held off Mitchell deJong at a virtual Darlington Raceway on Tuesday to clinch a spot in the championship race of the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series.

Darlington was the first of four playoff races, with Zalenski becoming the first of four drivers who will battle for the year-long title on Oct. 12 at a virtual Texas Motor Speedway.

Races at a virtual Bristol Motor Speedway on Sept. 14 and a virtual Tallad