iRacing Build Tracker — 2026 Season 3 Archive

iRacing Build Tracker

2026 Season 3 Archive

Everything iRacing shipped in Season 3. Last updated: June 17, 2026.
iRacing Season 3 2026 shipped June 9, 2026 (build 2026.06.09.01). View official S3 patch notes.

BMW M2 Racing (G87)
  • Officially confirmed for Season 3. The new G87 generation replaces the M2 CS Racing in the official M2 series and is included free in base content, with a cockpit-spanning multi-display dash setup. The previous-gen F87 car stays available for AI, Hosted, and special events. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

Euro NASCAR RC01
  • Officially confirmed for Season 3 as part of the EuroNASCAR partnership, a V8 stock car purpose-built for European road circuits like Brands Hatch, Oschersleben, and Zolder. iRacing notes the physics model is complete but the artwork is “coming in hot,” with a small chance the car could slip to a future build. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

Formula Vee (Two New Variants)
  • Officially confirmed for Season 3. Two new Vee variants join the grid alongside the existing free base Vee, which stays exactly as it is today. The two new cars are sold together as a single two-for-one optional purchase, following the pattern used for the two new Street Stocks a couple of years back. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

BMW M Hybrid V8 Evo
  • Officially confirmed for Season 3. The BMW M Hybrid V8 is being upgraded to current-day Evo spec, delivered as a free automatic update for all existing owners. No purchase or action needed, the car simply updates in the garage on build day. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

Dallara IR18 Updates
  • Officially confirmed for Season 3. Ramp flaps and an Indy 500 body wicker are being added to the IR18’s aero options as part of its ongoing modernization. iRacing notes they will continue to monitor real-world changes through the IndyCar season. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

SK Modified and Tour Modified (Ground-Up Physics Refresh)
  • Officially confirmed for Season 3. A comprehensive ground-up physics refresh has been applied to both the SK Modified and Tour Modified, bringing them in line with iRacing’s latest simulation tools, tires, and enhancements. Greg Hill called the project “long overdue” and teased another oval short-track refresh project for the next build. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

Pit Speed Enforcement Redesign
  • Officially confirmed for Season 3. Pit road speed control has been re-architected around a PID controller targeting the maximum allowable speed, with stricter enforcement and visual-only overspeed for high-powered cars. iRacing’s guidance: pick your gear early, hold full throttle steady on pit road, and do not shift while the limiter is active. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (Ground-Up Rescan)
  • Officially confirmed for Season 3 as a complete ground-up rescan and rebuild, the first physical scan update to the track surface since Laguna Seca joined the service in 2008. The new version ships as its own track variation and is automatically granted to anyone who already owned the track. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

San Diego Street Circuit, Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado
  • NASCAR announced a race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego for June 2026. iRacing helped design the course layout, with finalization targeted for fall 2025. (NASCAR.com) (07.01.25)
  • UPDATE: Track officially announced February 2026. iRacing confirmed they are building the full track and targeting a June release. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • iRacerHub: iRacing San Diego Street Circuit (02.26.26)
  • UPDATE: Officially confirmed for Season 3 and officially named the Qualcomm Circuit. Surface transitions from high-grip runway concrete to bumpy asphalt streets, with scenery featuring aircraft hangars and a docked aircraft carrier in the background. iRacing notes you can race the venue a week before the real-world NASCAR event. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

Dirt Oval AI
  • First mentioned in community comments in April 2023. Has been making steady progress since. Referenced in recent dev updates as continuing to advance. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • UPDATE: An iRacing staff member has commented they are hoping to ship Dirt Oval AI for the June 2026 (Season 3) build. (Kyle’s S3 Forum Thread) (03.31.26)
  • UPDATE: Officially confirmed for Season 3 as a metered release. Launch support covers the Dirt Legends Ford ’34 Coupe and Dirt Street Stock, plus a healthy list of tracks, with more cars and tracks rolling in over future seasons. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

Heat Racing AI
  • Referenced alongside Dirt Oval AI progress. Heat racing format for AI sessions has been in development as part of broader AI racing improvements. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • UPDATE: An iRacing staff member has commented they are hoping to ship Heat Racing AI for the June 2026 (Season 3) build. (Kyle’s S3 Forum Thread) (03.31.26)
  • UPDATE: Officially confirmed for Season 3, debuting in Single Race and expanding in future updates. Pairs with the new Dirt AI to enable AI-driven heat racing scenarios. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)

Touring Car / TCR Updates
  • Season 2 2026 shipped a major TCR overhaul. Additional touring car updates or additions may still follow depending on community reception. (03.11.26)
This archive snapshots the iRacing 2026 Season 3 build cycle as released on June 9, 2026.