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Build coverage, news, guides, & tools for iRacers.
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Should You Qualify in iRacing Races? Case For and Against
Qualifying in iRacing is optional, but starting from the back or running a flying lap is rarely a neutral choice. Here is the case for and against, depending on the series and what you want from the race.
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How Long Does It Take to Improve Your iRating in iRacing?
iRating progress in iRacing varies dramatically between drivers. Some reach 3,000 in six months. Others hover at 1,500 for years. Here is what actually drives improvement.
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How to Safely Rejoin the Track in iRacing
Learn how to rejoin the track in iRacing without causing incidents. Covers mirror checks, spotter calls, gap timing, gravel grip loss, and how iRacing scores unsafe rejoin contact.
Up Next · Special Event
Knoxville Nationals
Knoxville Raceway · 410 Sprint Cars
Aug 4–9
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How to Defend Fairly in iRacing
Fair defending in iRacing means one clear move before the braking zone. This guide covers when to cover entry versus protect exit, how to leave usable room, and exactly where fair defense ends and blocking begins.
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How Real iRacers Balance Sim Racing and Family Life
Fitting iRacing into a busy family schedule takes more than good intentions. Here is how real drivers with partners, kids, and full-time jobs make it work without it becoming a source of tension at home.
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How to Judge Your Braking Point When Racing Side by Side in iRacing
Most iRacers brake from a fixed reference point. That works for hotlapping. Wheel-to-wheel racing is a different problem. Here is how to judge your braking point when there is a car alongside you.
iRacing 2027 Season 1 Build Tracker
Everything we know for the next iRacing build.
- Winchester Speedway#oval-tracks
- Circuit Paul Ricard#road-tracks
- iRacing confirms Career Mode is coming! UPDATE 10:#features#career-mode
- Circuit Bugatti#road-tracks
- New Helmet Model UPDATE:#features
- Circuit Ricardo Tormo#road-tracks
- Oval Rubber/Surface Behavior Updates#physics
- Dirt Oval Improvements#features
- GT3 Pit Stop Animation#features
- Save Feature#features
- 2027 Mercedes AMG GT3 Coming to iRacing?#cars#gt3#small-chance
- Circuit Paul Armagnac#road-tracks#small-chance
- Croft Circuit#road-tracks#small-chance
- Spark: iRacing’s New Graphics Engine UPDATE 3:#graphics#small-chance
- IndyCar Street Courses UPDATE:#road-tracks#small-chance
- 128 Cars Per Session#features#small-chance
- Lamborghini Temerario GT3#cars#gt3#small-chance
- NTMv10 Future Tire Model#physics#small-chance
- Salem Speedway#oval-tracks#small-chance
- TT Circuit Assen#road-tracks#small-chance
- Bowman Gray Stadium coming to iRacing? UPDATE 3:#oval-tracks#small-chance
- Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit#road-tracks#small-chance
- Arlington Street Course#road-tracks#small-chance
- Detroit Street Course#road-tracks#small-chance
- Marham Street Course#road-tracks#small-chance
- Washington D.C. Street Course#road-tracks#small-chance
- Bushy Park Barbados#road-tracks#small-chance
Inside iRacing
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iRacing Superspeedway Update for the Gen 7, Not in Season 4
iRacing’s NASCAR Gen 7 cars are still running the old superspeedway aero specification. With Season 4 dropping now, here’s where the update stands and what to expect when it lands.
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Which iRacing Car and Track Would You Race Forever?
If you could only race one iRacing car and track combo forever, what would you pick? Here are the best answers, including the writer’s own.
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iRacing Suzuka 1000 GT3 Endurance Event Guide
The iRacing Suzuka 1000 runs September 11-13 at Suzuka Grand Prix. Get the schedule, eligible GT3 cars, team rules, and entry requirements.
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iRacing Week 13 Fun Series: All 8 Running in 2026
iRacing Week 13 fun series for 2026 includes eight unofficial races: two returning favorites and six new formats. Here is what is on the grid before Season 4 drops.
Speed & Strategy
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When to Stop Analyzing and Just Drive: Trusting Your Instincts in iRacing
More data does not always mean more speed. Here is why experienced iRacing drivers know when to stop analyzing and let their instincts take over, and how you can build the same skill.
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Overtaking in iRacing: How to Set Up the Pass Before the Braking Zone
Overtaking in iRacing begins before the braking zone. This guide covers building exit speed, forcing defensive lines, and choosing inside or outside to complete passes that stick.
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What Actually Improves Your Lap Times in Sim Racing
Most sim racers improve lap times by chasing setups or grinding laps. The real gains come from a shorter list of fundamentals that most drivers never properly work on.
