All Things iRacing.
Build coverage, news, guides, & tools for iRacers.
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Does Left Foot Braking Actually Make You Faster in iRacing?
Left foot braking in iRacing gives you faster transitions and better trail braking control in paddle-shift cars. Here is how it works, which classes benefit most, and how to actually make the switch.
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How to Learn a New iRacing Track Faster
Practice sessions on a new iRacing circuit should follow a structure, not just add laps. Here is a repeatable process for building braking references, fixing problem sections, and adding speed without random guessing.
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What a 6000-iRating Sportscar Coach Learned About Going Fast in iRacing
Getting faster in iRacing takes more than seat time. Here’s what experienced sportscar drivers and coaches consistently teach about going fast in iRacing.
Up Next · Special Event
Knoxville Nationals
Knoxville Raceway · 410 Sprint Cars
Aug 4–9
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How to Set Up Six Bass Shakers in Your Sim Rig
A six-unit bass shaker setup gives you separate feedback zones for braking, lateral G-force, and road texture in iRacing. Here is what you need, where to mount each shaker, and how to configure SimHub for a full six-zone rig.
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Why iRacing Wheels Go Up to 35Nm: High-Torque FFB Explained
Direct drive sim racing wheels go up to 35Nm, but iRacing rarely uses more than a fraction of that. Here is what high torque FFB headroom actually does and how much you actually need.
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Does the iRacing Learning Curve Ever Get Easier?
The iRacing learning curve is steep, but every driver who sticks with it finds their breakthrough. Here is what to expect and how to push through the plateaus.
iRacing 2026 Season 4 Build Tracker
Everything we know for the next iRacing build.
- Future Track Refreshes and Rescans#oval-tracks#road-tracks#confirmed
- Track Reverb & Reverb Zones#features#confirmed
- Circuit Bugatti#road-tracks#confirmed
- Aston Martin Vantage AMR-LMH (GTP)#cars#endurance#confirmed
- Bahrain International Circuit#road-tracks#confirmed
- Race Control Improvements UPDATE:#features#confirmed
- Summit Point Motorsports Park Refresh#road-tracks#wip
- iRacing confirms Career Mode is coming! UPDATE 9:#features#career-mode#confirmed
- New Helmet Model UPDATE:#features#confirmed
- Physics Engine Multi-Threading Overhaul#physics#confirmed
- Circuit Paul Ricard#road-tracks#confirmed
- New Entry-Level Vehicle… Caterham Seven? UPDATE 2:#cars#confirmed
- Oval Rubber/Surface Behavior Updates#physics#confirmed
- Dirt Oval Improvements#features#confirmed
- GT3 Pit Stop Animation#features#confirmed
- Save Feature#features#confirmed
- Circuit Ricardo Tormo#road-tracks#confirmed
- Winchester Speedway#oval-tracks#wip
- IndyCar Street Courses UPDATE:#road-tracks#rumor
- 128 Cars Per Session#features#future
- NTMv10 Future Tire Model#physics#confirmed
- Spark: iRacing's New Graphics Engine UPDATE 2:#graphics#confirmed
- Salem Speedway#oval-tracks#rumor
- TT Circuit Assen#road-tracks#rumor
- 2027 Mercedes AMG GT3 Coming to iRacing?#cars#gt3#rumor
- Bowman Gray Stadium coming to iRacing? UPDATE 3:#oval-tracks#rumor
- Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit#road-tracks#rumor
- Croft Circuit#road-tracks#wip
Inside iRacing
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iRacing Gen 7 Superspeedway Package: How the New Aero Works
NASCAR’s Gen 7 superspeedway aero package debuts August 29 at Daytona, but iRacing hasn’t updated yet. Here’s what changed, how it will affect driving, and when to expect the sim update.
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Garrett Manes Wins First Career eNASCAR Race at Daytona in Triple Overtime
Garrett Manes drove from 34th to first at Daytona International Speedway to claim his first career eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series win, setting a chaotic 10-driver playoff field.
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Trail Braking and Brake Bias in iRacing
Trail braking in iRacing isn’t about braking later. It’s about what you do with the pedal after turn-in. This guide covers the technique, how it connects to brake bias, common mistakes, and how to practice it safely.
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iRacing Subscription Price Increase Takes Effect August 18
iRacing has raised subscription prices for only the second time since its 2008 launch. New monthly and annual rates took effect on August 18, 2026.
Speed & Strategy
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What Is Diamonding in Oval Racing and When Should You Use It
Diamonding is an oval racing technique where you enter wide, cut to the inside, and exit wide to carry more speed through the corner. Here is when and how to use it in iRacing.
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How to Stop Overbraking Your Pit Entry in iRacing
Overbraking into the pit lane is one of the most common mistakes intermediate iRacers make. Here is how to find your brake marker, time the speed limiter correctly, and stop picking up drive-through penalties.
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Open Setup Racing in iRacing for New Drivers
Learn how iRacing open setup racing works, why the setup gap is smaller than it feels, and three adjustments new drivers can make without a setup sheet.
