How Temperature, Cloud Cover and Rain Affect Your Lap Times in iRacing
iRacing’s Tempest weather system affects grip, lap times, and strategy in ways most drivers never account for. Here’s how temperature, cloud cover, and rain actually work.
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Virtual Racecraft: Is It Worth It?
What Is Virtual Racecraft Virtual Racecraft iRacing coaching has become a topic of interest for sim racers who want structured help improving their lap times and race results. Virtual Racecraft is an online coaching and training platform designed specifically for iRacing drivers. It combines video analysis, personalized feedback, and structured training programs to help racers… -
Do You Need a Sim Racing Rig for iRacing?
The short answer is no, you do not need a sim racing rig to enjoy iRacing. Plenty of competitive drivers race from a desk with a wheel clamped to the edge and pedals on the floor. A dedicated cockpit makes the experience better, but it is not required, and understanding when a rig becomes worthwhile… -
Direct Drive vs Belt vs Gear Drive Wheels
Every sim racing wheel uses one of three motor technologies to create force feedback: gear drive, belt drive, or direct drive. The technology inside your wheel base determines how the force feedback feels, how fast it responds, and how much detail it communicates about what the car is doing on track. Understanding these differences helps… -
How to Improve Your iRating Past 5,400
Getting to 5,400 iRating takes real skill. Getting past it takes a few specific changes to how you drive, how you set up your wheel, and how you think about the hobby. -
Spotter Packs for iRacing Explained
What Is an iRacing Spotter Pack An iRacing spotter pack replaces the default in-game spotter and crew chief audio with custom voice recordings that change how your racing experience sounds. The spotter in iRacing calls out nearby cars, reports incidents, provides gap information, and delivers strategic advice during races. A spotter pack swaps those default… -
Best Sim Racing Pedals for iRacing in 2026
Pedals are the most underrated upgrade in sim racing. Most new iRacers spend the bulk of their budget on a wheel and treat pedals as an afterthought, but experienced drivers will tell you the opposite: good pedals make a bigger difference to your lap times than a good wheel. Consistent braking is the foundation of… -
iRacing Needs Flat Spotting. Here’s Why It Matters.
iRacing flat spotting is the feature the sim is missing. Lock a brake into Turn 1 at Monza in real life and you’ve got a problem that follows you for the rest of the race. That flat spot on your tire vibrates through the steering wheel, shakes the car at speed, and gets progressively worse… -
Best Sim Racing Wheels for iRacing in 2026
Your wheel is the single most important piece of hardware in your sim racing setup. It is your connection to the car, and the quality of that connection directly affects how fast you can go and how much fun you have getting there. Choosing the right wheel for iRacing in 2026 means understanding the tiers,… -
What Drivers at 5,000+ iRating Know That You Don’t
The best iRacing advice from a high iRating driver isn’t what you’d expect. Every sim racer wants to know the secret that separates 2,000 iRating drivers from the ones cruising above 5,000. The truth is there’s no single trick. But when a driver sitting above 5,000 iRating shares what they wish they’d understood earlier, it’s… -
Why iRacing Feels Like 60hz With Overlays On
If iRacing feels like 60hz the moment you turn on SimHub, here are the three causes and exactly how to fix each one. -
Your First Steps into iRacing GT3: Car, Setup, and What to Expect
GT3 is one of the most competitive classes in iRacing. Here is what to know about picking a car, managing setups, and surviving your first races. -
Best Spotter Packs for iRacing in 2026
Why Your Choice of Spotter Pack Matters Choosing the best iRacing spotter packs is about more than novelty. The right spotter voice keeps you engaged, helps you react faster to proximity calls, and adds personality to every racing session. After hundreds of hours with the default spotter, most drivers find the standard audio fades into… -
irDashies: Free Open-Source Overlays for iRacing
irDashies is a free, open-source iRacing overlay with 20+ real-time widgets for standings, fuel strategy, proximity alerts, and streaming support. Here is what it does. -
Aston Martin Vantage AMR-LMH GTP Is Coming to iRacing
iRacing confirmed the Aston Martin Vantage AMR-LMH GTP is in development with Multimatic providing the full dataset. -
Could the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 Be Coming to iRacing?
If you’ve been following real-world GT3 racing this year, you already know the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 is the car everyone is talking about. It made its competitive debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2026, replacing the long-serving Huracán GT3 as Lamborghini’s factory GT weapon. And if you’re an iRacing subscriber who loves… -
Winchester Speedway Is Coming to iRacing. Here’s What Makes It Special.
Winchester Speedway is back in iRacing development. With 37-degree banking and history dating to 1914, here’s why it’s one of the most anticipated additions to the sim. -
eNASCAR College iRacing Series Expands to 8 Tournaments in 2026-27
iRacing has announced the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series schedule, expanding from 6 to 8 tournaments and tightening the Time Attack qualifying window from 10 days to 6. -
iRacing Indianapolis 500 2026: How to Qualify, Race Strategy, and What to Expect
The iRacing Indianapolis 500 is one of the biggest special events on the platform. Here is how the event works, how to set up the IR-18, and what to know before race day. -
iRacing NTMv10: What the New Tire Model Actually Changes
NTMv10 is the biggest tire model update iRacing has shipped in years. Here is what changed, how it feels, and which cars have it.
