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Gran Turismo 7 Just LEAKED A New Track? FANATEC Free Upgrade, iRacing (Sim Racing Show EP 109)
Gran Turismo 7 Just LEAKED A New Track? FANATEC Free Upgrade, iRacing (Sim Racing Show EP 109)
SEASON 3 IS HERE! - iRacing Weekly Races
SEASON 3 IS HERE! - iRacing Weekly Races
2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series | Preview | Race 3 at Naval Base Coronado
The road to $500,000 heads to San Diego for another real-world motorsports debut on iRacing. After two intense eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series battles at Charlotte and Atlanta, won by ERA Esports Team’s Bobby Zalenski and Spire Motorsports’ Steven Wilson, respectively, those two and the others in the 40-man field will aim to double up their win total by scoring the inaugu
This Week in iRacing | June 16th to June 22nd, 2026
Welcome back to This Week in iRacing, your guide to the daily, even hourly racing that members can get into, based on where their license level is at. There are also some special series that run at specific times that anyone can jump into, with the right credentials, that offer a more meaningful sim racing experience. Welcome to SEASON 3! Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this
iRacing’s Old vs New M2: Which Teaches Better?
There are cars that teach you with patience. There are cars that teach you the hard way. And then there was the old BMW M2 from iRacing, a car that seemed designed by a driving instructor with a drill-sergeant complex and a worrying enthusiasm for watching you suffer. You’d enter a corner with too much […] The post iRacing’s Old vs New M2: Which Teaches Better? appeared first on
THIS WEEK: iRacing DTM Series at Spa-Francorchamps
The iRacing DTM Series brings the excitement of one of Germany’s premier road racing championships to iRacing. Races will be spread across Thursday evenings worldwide, with 8PM start times in the AEDT, CET, ET, and PT time zones that enable iRacing community members worldwide to find time to race. Races feature a simple structure designed to mirror the excitement of DTM, with a 55-minute timed rac
How iRacing’s New Pit Speed System Works in Season 3
iRacing redesigned pit road speed enforcement in Season 3 2026. The old system had a flaw: skilled drivers could achieve a slightly higher average speed on pit road by manually modulating the throttle. This happened because the limiter ran the car slightly under the speed limit to avoid triggering a penalty. The new iRacing pit speed limiter closes that gap. A PID controller now targets the exact
Twenty Three Years Later Nobody Has Beaten NR2003
There are video games that age. Then there is NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, which seems to have signed a lifetime contract with the collective memory of fans. Every time a new official NASCAR game is announced, something almost ritualistic happens. The excitement builds, the promises roll in, talk of physics, licenses, consoles, career modes, sound, […] The post Twenty Three Years Later Nobody
The Ultimate Driver’s Guide to the New iRacing BMW M2
The arrival of Season 3 2026 in iRacing has brought one of the most surprising cars in recent years: the new BMW M2 G87. Replacing the older M2, a model that never fully won over much of the community, this new car represents a huge leap in quality, both in dynamic behavior and in driving […] The post The Ultimate Driver’s Guide to the New iRacing BMW M2 appeared first on BoxThisLap .
The Sports Car Races You Can't Miss In iRacing Season 3
The Sports Car Races You Can't Miss In iRacing Season 3
The Pitstop – iRacing’s Tracks, LMU, Reiza & Rennsport News, Fanatec & Thrustmaster Announcements
The Pitstop – iRacing’s Tracks, LMU, Reiza & Rennsport News, Fanatec & Thrustmaster Announcements
Assetto Corsa Rally: The Opportunity iRacing Missed
The unexpected launch of has brought a long-standing issue back into my focus: the massive opportunity iRacing missed to dominate the virtual rally scene. The Mount Washington Milestone (2021) Almost five years ago, in August 2021, iRacing reached a milestone by releasing the Mount Washington hillclimb stage. For the first time, Rallycross (RX) cars could […] The post Assetto Corsa Rally: Th
iRacing Season 3 2026: What to Buy First
Every new season in iRacing brings the same question with it: what’s actually worth buying? The answer is never simple. iRacing remains one of the most complete simulation experiences on the market, but also one of the most demanding in financial terms. Choosing the wrong car or track can mean weeks with barely any options […] The post iRacing Season 3 2026: What to Buy First appeared
iRacing and NASCAR Team Up to Bring Qualcomm Circuit to Life
Drive Naval Base Coronado on iRacing before June 19-21’s NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril iRacing and NASCAR are pleased to share that the Qualcomm Circuit, the all-new NASCAR street course built on Naval Base Coronado in California, is officially available as part of iRacing’s new 2026 Season 3 release. iRacers can now license and drive on the new circuit in advance of NASCAR’s real-
NASCAR Supports Sim Racing as a Path to Motorsport
NASCAR has signaled their support for using sim racing as a legitimate driver development path and I have the details in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. You will also learn how Red Bull uses sim racing for on-track success, how a Williams driver uses the sim and more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing ... Read more
iRacing Season 3 2026 Is Live: Full Build Breakdown
iRacing Season 3 2026 is live. Build 2026.06.09.01 dropped this morning, and it is one of the more substantial quarterly releases in recent memory. Two new cars, a brand-new street circuit, a complete rebuild of one of sim racing’s most iconic road courses, sweeping Sim UI upgrades, a redesigned pit speed system, and a long-awaited physics refresh for the SK and Tour Modifieds. Here is every
iRacing Season 3 2026 Full Release Notes [2026.06.09.01]
iRacing Season 3 2026 dropped on June 9, 2026. Below are the complete official release notes for build 2026.06.09.01. For our full editorial coverage of everything in this build, see iRacing Season 3 2026 Is Live: Full Build Breakdown . Also See ➡️ iRacing Season 3 2026: Full Build Breakdown Official Release Notes on iRacing Support 2026 Season 3 Initial Release Notes [2026
iRacing Control Profiles: No More Juggling CFG Files
If you run more than one steering wheel rim in iRacing, you know the workflow. Swap the hardware, boot the sim, realize the inputs are all wrong, close the sim, locate the correct .cfg file, rename it, move it to the right folder, relaunch. Season 3 ends that process. iRacing Control Profiles lets you save, load, and delete input configurations directly in the sim UI, with no file management requi
iRacing SK and Tour Modifieds Get a Ground-Up Physics Refresh in Season 3
The NASCAR Whelen Tour Modified and SK Modified are two of iRacing’s most distinctly American racing experiences. Open-wheel, fender-finned machines built on tube-frame chassis, these cars are the foundation of short track oval racing in New England and the Northeast. They have been in iRacing for years. However, the underlying physics model that governed how they drove had not received a co
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Rebuilt from Scratch in iRacing Season 3
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has been in iRacing since the service launched to the public in 2008. For more than 17 years, sim racers have taken millions of laps through the Corkscrew, scrubbing speed on the blind left-hander, carrying momentum through the fast Turn 3 sweeper, and chasing lap times down the back section to Rainey Corner. The track is embedded in sim racing history. And for all
iRacing Is Working Toward 128 Cars Per Session
iRacing has confirmed that supporting 128 or more cars per session is a future platform goal. The news sparked a wave of community discussion about what larger session sizes would actually unlock across the different corners of the sim. Also See iRacing Build Notes and Season Updates on iRacerHub iRacing.com The Current Session Limit iRacing currently caps most sessions well below 128 cars. Offici
iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports & Community Events | June 10th to June 17th, 2026
Welcome to the iRacing Weekly Tune-in , your guide to what is available to watch this week on the official iRacing broadcast channels, as well as some special events to watch around the iRacing community. From official iRacing eSports to select community events, there’s plenty to tune in for and enjoy. Here’s what on the schedule, from June 10th to June 17th in 2026. THURSDAY | June 11
NASCAR Euro Series Debuts on iRacing With Release of EuroNASCAR V8GP
iRacing and NASCAR are pleased to announce the debut of the NASCAR Euro Series on the simulator as a part of iRacing’s 2026 Season 3 build, which officially released on Tuesday. iRacers from around the world can now license the EuroNASCAR V8GP and compete on hundreds of the world’s premier race courses. “We’re thrilled to expand our NASCAR footprint globally with the release of the EuroNASCAR V8GP
Is the new iRacing BMW M2 any good?
Is the new iRacing BMW M2 any good?
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iRacing – [2026] Season 3 Schedule Now Available!
We are all set. Here’s the new season with paid road tracks and cars, an improved IA racing roster, more rain cars, etc. The complete release notes are available in a post published this morning. The iRacing 2026 Season 3 build is officially HERE! Featuring five new cars, two new tracks, tons of new sim […] The post iRacing – [2026] Season 3 Schedule Now Available! appeared first on Bo
iRacing: 2026 Season 3 Release Notes
Below you’ll find the complete (it says Initial) Season 3 Release Notes with every detail of what’s new, improved, and fixed in this build. Remember, you can join iRacing by clicking here. The iRacing 2026 Season 3 Release Build is on the grid and ready to fly! This is one of four major annual releases […] The post iRacing: 2026 Season 3 Release Notes appeared first on BoxThisLap .
The Hidden Risk Behind NASCAR 26’s Annual Strategy
That NASCAR 26 was already in development was one of those open secrets that just needed to be written out in big letters, like when someone says “I don’t want to give anything away” and then immediately gives away half the story. After NASCAR 25, its year-stamped title, and iRacing’s takeover of the official license, […] The post The Hidden Risk Behind NASCAR 26̵
BRAND NEW SEASON ON IRACING!
BRAND NEW SEASON ON IRACING!
iRacing 2026 Season 3 Build Adds Series-Specific Rulesets, Including Disabling Driver Aids
With the new iRacing build being deployed, there are a whole host of major changes that will perhaps be welcomed immensely positively by many subscribers of the service. Today is the day of the upcoming iRacing season's new build and we already know of the content being added including the M2 Racing G87, EuroNASCAR, two new Formula Vee cars, the Evo version of the BMW M Hybrid V8 and the Nava
Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series Round 3: Kadlecik Sweeps VIR
Matej Kadlecik turned Round 3 of the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series into a personal statement, sweeping both races at Virginia International Raceway to record his fourth and fifth wins of the 2026 season. Despite the dominant performance, the standings tell a complicated story for the Czech driver, and the title fight heading into Sonoma remains wide open. Kadlecik Dominates at Virginia Intern
iRacing’s Season 3 2026 build adds free BMW and new NASCAR track
iRacing's Season 3 2026 build is out now, featuring new cars, a new NASCAR track and AI Dirt racing. The post iRacing’s Season 3 2026 build adds free BMW and new NASCAR track appeared first on Traxion.GG .
iRacing: Spotter Now Warns Dangerous Track Re-entries
Unsafe re-entries have long been one of the leading causes of avoidable incidents in online racing. All it takes is one driver rejoining the track without properly checking their surroundings to trigger a chain reaction that takes out multiple competitors. To help reduce these situations, iRacing has introduced new spotter callouts capable of detecting when […] The post iRacing: Spotter Now
iRacing Week 13 2026 Season 2 Schedule
Like every season, the last week of the season is the famous week 13. Week in which iRacing launches its new content and gives us all a chance to test the new content we have acquired in tests for fun. However, there are still a handful of official series for those daring who prefer to […] The post iRacing Week 13 2026 Season 2 Schedule appeared first on BoxThisLap .
iRacing: “If you are an old member, you must pay Laguna Seca”
If you remember, iRacing signed a new agreement with the owners of Laguna Seca. As a result, the track was removed from the base package in September last year. Now, it appears that every account that originally received the track as part of that base package must pay for the new version of the content. […] The post iRacing: “If you are an old member, you must pay Laguna Seca” ap
NASCAR 26 Officially Confirmed as iRacing Begins Work on Console-Orientated Sequel
The future of NASCAR's console-aimed release is now official, with iRacing confirming that NASCAR 26 is currently in development through the latest episode of the iRacing Downshift Podcast While many fans had already assumed a follow-up to NASCAR 25 was inevitable, this marks the first direct confirmation that the next entry in the franchise is in active development. According to iRacing , de
iRacing Early Access! - Season 3
iRacing Early Access! - Season 3
This Week in iRacing | June 9th to June 15th, 2026
Welcome back to This Week in iRacing, your guide to the daily, even hourly racing that members can get into, based on where their license level is at. There are also some special series that run at specific times that anyone can jump into, with the right credentials, that offer a more meaningful sim racing experience. Welcome to Week 13! Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this w
iRacing Physics Goes Multi-Threaded in Season 3: What It Means for You
Season 3 includes two upgrades that most iRacers will never see in a screenshot or a trailer, but that a lot of them will feel the difference from: a multi-threaded physics engine and a redesigned pit speed enforcement system. Neither is flashy. Both matter. The physics update has been in development for a long time, and its arrival in the Season 3 build represents a meaningful shift in how the si
iRacing Formula Vee Season 3: Two New Cars Join the Lineup
The Formula Vee is one of iRacing’s most beloved classes, a genuine community cornerstone that has delivered some of the closest, most competitive racing on the platform since it arrived in 2021. For Season 3, iRacing is expanding the Vee lineup for the first time, adding two brand-new variants to the garage. The original Formula Vee stays exactly as it is, free to all members and unchanged.
Euro NASCAR RC01 Arrives in iRacing: V8 Road Racing Built for Europe
Season 3 of iRacing delivers one of the most compelling crossover cars the sim has seen in years: the Euro NASCAR RC01. This is a V8 stock car built not for ovals but for the winding, technical circuits of Europe, and it arrives via an official partnership between iRacing and EuroNASCAR. Light, agile, and packing V8 power, the RC01 was purpose-built to attack roads like Brands Hatch and Oschersleb
iRacing 2026 Season 2 Week 13 Schedule Released
The full Week 13 schedule for iRacing 2026 Season 2 is out. Before Season 3 arrives, there is a full week of racing across oval, road, dirt, and formula series, plus the first chance to race some brand new content. Also See iRacing Career Mode Is Coming and a Full Deep-Dive Preview Is Next Full Week 13 Schedule on iRacing.com For anyone new to iRacing, Week 13 is the gap between each of the four q
iRacing – BMW M2 Racing (G87) Preview Video
The post iRacing – BMW M2 Racing (G87) Preview Video appeared first on Bsimracing . iRacing published a preview video showcasing the BMW M2 Racing (G87), which will be added to the base content package in the 2026 Season 3 release. In other words, the G87 will be free for all iRacing members. The post iRacing – BMW M2 Racing (G87) Preview Video appeared first on Bsimracing .
iRacing Downshift #68: The 2026 Season 3 Build Show
Click here to listen to the latest iRacing Downshift! The guys have been hard at work globetrotting heading into the latest iRacing Downshift. Find out what everybody’s been up to before we take a deep dive into all the awesome new content and features coming in the 2026 Season 3 build, from the BMW M2 Racing that all members will receive automatically to the exciting new Qualcomm Circuit an
iRacing 2026 Season 2 Week 13 Schedule Released
Looking forward to getting behind the wheel of our newest cars and tracks? The latest edition of iRacing Week 13 has you covered with all sorts of fun new weeklong championships! For our newest racers, iRacing Week 13 is our week between the four quarterly iRacing seasons where we debut new content, give our most serious racers a week to recharge between championships, and have some fun with a han
Is Track Titan Worth It for iRacing? Setups and AI Coaching Reviewed
Track Titan is one of the most well-known improvement platforms for iRacing drivers, combining AI-powered coaching with professional setups from esports-level racers. With over 285,000 members and backing from Porsche and several venture capital firms, Track Titan iRacing integration has become a serious option for drivers who want to close the gap without spending hours on raw data analysis. This
Steven Wilson Wins 2026 eNASCAR Race 2 at EchoPark Speedway
Steven Wilson came from 17th on the starting grid to win the second race of the 2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia on Tuesday night, claiming his 18th career series victory and moving into sole possession of fourth on the all-time wins list. Also See eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Coverage on iRacerHub Watch eNASCAR live at eNASCAR.com The
FIA F4 Esports Global Championship Returns for 2026
The FIA F4 Esports Global Championship presented by MOZA is returning for a third consecutive year. iRacing and the FIA confirmed the eight-race series on June 4, with competition starting October 31 and a $35,000 prize pool on the line. Also See FIA F4-T021 Overview and Guide FIA F4 Esports Global Championship on iRacing.com Qualifying happens through the FIA F4 Esports Regional Tours, which run
iRacing: When a simulator runs out of content to add
There are problems that any company would love to have. Problems that, seen from the outside, look almost like a prize. If someone had said fifteen years ago that one of iRacing’s greatest challenges in 2026 would be finding new content capable of generating excitement, they would probably have earned a few laughs. Back then, […] The post iRacing: When a simulator runs out of content t
The Pitstop – iRacing Dev Updates, AC EVO .3 Release, LMU Le Mans Patch, Reiza Sounds & F1 Ratings
The Pitstop – iRacing Dev Updates, AC EVO .3 Release, LMU Le Mans Patch, Reiza Sounds & F1 Ratings
Does iRacing Create Bad Habits? NASCAR Just Said So on Live TV
During a recent NASCAR Cup broadcast, something unexpected happened. The commentators called out iRacing by name. The sim was credited with teaching real-world racers to be aggressive. Drivers were said to be carrying bad habits from the screen to the track. The clip hit the iRacing forums fast. Within hours, it sparked a debate that sim racers have had quietly for years: does iRacing create bad h
iRacing Is Upgrading to AWS Global Accelerator for Season 3
iRacing is rolling out AWS Global Accelerator with the Season 3 June build, and for a significant portion of the community the improvement will be immediate. The change affects how your connection reaches iRacing race servers, shifting traffic from the unpredictable public internet to Amazon’s private global network. For most drivers, the benefit is reduced jitter. For international drivers,
iRacing showcases upgraded BMW GTP
Ahead of Season 3 2026, iRacing has unveiled its version of the EVO-spec hybrid. The post iRacing showcases upgraded BMW GTP appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Karma Is A B*tch #iracing #crash #funny #karma
Karma Is A B*tch #iracing #crash #funny #karma
iRacing – BMW M Hybrid V8 Evo Preview Video
The post iRacing – BMW M Hybrid V8 Evo Preview Video appeared first on Bsimracing . iRacing announced that the BMW M Hybrid V8 will receive its Evo package as part of the 2026 Season 3 release. Check out the preview video, showcasing the car in action at the German Hockenheim Ring and the Belgian Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The post iRacing – BMW M Hybrid V8 Evo Preview Video appeared f
Cadillac Formula 1 Team Simulator Set-Up
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s simulator set-up is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have more detail on Lewis Hamilton’s lack of interest in sim training, the latest tech news and more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing This $5K Sim Is Almost As Fast As ... Read more
Steven Wilson takes sole possession of fourth on All-Time eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series wins list with No. 18 at EchoPark
Four years ago, a younger, unpolished Steven Wilson arrived at what was then Atlanta Motor Speedway, seeking his first career eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series victory in the third round of the 2022 season. In his rookie campaign the season prior, Wilson managed a top-five result. This time, however, Wilson would get the better of the dominant Nick Ottinger to claim his first win in se
iRacing Season 3 Brings Dirt AI and AI Heat Racing to the Sim
iRacing’s Season 3 2026 development update confirmed that Dirt AI is arriving alongside a new AI Heat Racing mode, together representing the most significant expansion of the sim’s artificial intelligence capabilities for dirt oval racing. Dirt oval AI has been limited compared to what paved oval and road racing drivers have had access to in AI mode. Season 3 addresses that gap directl
SimRacing Expo Charlotte Review
The Traxion team run through the major highlights from the first-ever SimRacing Expo Charlotte, from Trak Racer's innovative motorcycle simulator, to new Project Motor Racing and iRacing Arcade updates, plus a slew of motion rigs, shifters and wheels. What was your highlight from our coverage? Let us know in the comments below! SimRacing Expo Charlotte confirmed for 2027: SimRacing Expo visits Fra
2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series | Preview | Race 2 at Echo Park Speedway
The road to $500,000 started off strong two weeks ago in the Coca-Cola 160 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 40 of the best eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series competitors managed a caution-free race in the opening round of the Championship Series on May 19th, that race won by ERA eSports Team’s Bobby Zalenski. Next up, the series returns to the site of one of the wildest finishes in series history,
iRacing Career Mode Is Coming and a Full Deep-Dive Preview Is Next
iRacing’s Season 3 2026 development update confirmed that Career Mode is in active development and that a dedicated feature preview is coming in the next development blog. For a feature the community has been requesting for years, the confirmation that it is far enough along to receive its own deep-dive represents a meaningful milestone. This is no longer a concept on a roadmap. It is a proj