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🛠Next Build: 2027 Season 1 — December 202629 items tracked
5Confirmed
5Likely
17Small Chance
Last updated: October 1, 2026
NEXT BUILD: 2027 SEASON 1 — DECEMBER 2026  ·  46 items tracked
5 CONFIRMED  ·  5 LIKELY  ·  2 NEAR FUTURE  ·  17 SMALL CHANCE  ·  1 IMPLIED  ·  2 FUTURE BUILD  ·  13 STALLED  ·  1 DEV HELL
Last updated: September 30, 2026.

2027 Mercedes AMG GT3 Coming to iRacing?
#cars #gt3 #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT3 is confirmed for real-world IMSA competition. No iRacing announcement, but iRacing has existing relationships with both Mercedes and IMSA, making it a reasonable candidate for a future addition. Nothing official. (IMSA Post on X) (03.24.26)
  • UPDATE 09.30.26 (caveat): Forum commenter Adrian Clark cites an unverified source claiming the new Mercedes-AMG GT3 is delayed beyond 2027 — grain of salt, no further confirmation. (thread discussion)

Winchester Speedway
#oval-tracks #next-build #next-build-confirmed NEW
  • Winchester has appeared in work-in-progress teaser content (07.23). The half-mile Indiana oval is a staple of short track racing in the US. No release timeline announced. (07.01.23)
  • UPDATE 09.29.26: Kyle Noel's 2027 S1 thread confirms Winchester is back in production — “Back in production!” (Nov 2025); “Winchester development is moving forward nicely, with a fully drivable track surface. Expect a release late in the year.” (May 2026); iRacing (Aug 2026): “Season 1 will have us returning to form, with the addition of multiple all-new tracks.”; “We're turning laps at Winchester Speedway.” + teaser image (Aug 2026). Effectively confirmed for 2027 Season 1. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread)

Circuit Paul Ricard
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-confirmed NEW
  • Confirmed for 2026 release in November 2025 dev update (11.25). Part of iRacing’s future track pipeline. (11.14.25)
  • UPDATE: iRacing is scanning Circuit Paul Ricard next month, texture work already underway. Confirmed coming. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.28.26)
  • UPDATE 09.29.26: Kyle Noel's 2027 S1 thread: “Circuit Paul Ricard is well underway.” (Aug 2026); teaser image (Aug 2026). Effectively confirmed for 2027 Season 1. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread)

Circuit Ricardo Tormo
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-likely
  • Confirmed via NASCAR Euro Series partnership (06.26.25). Part of iRacing’s future track pipeline. (06.26.25)
  • UPDATE 09.29.26: “And we are currently booking our next scan in Spain, at Circuit Ricardo Tormo.” (Aug 2026). (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread)

Circuit Paul Armagnac
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • Historic French road course near Nogaro. Referenced in iRacing community discussions as a wishlist circuit. No official iRacing confirmation. (08.28.26)
  • UPDATE 09.29.26: Officially announced August 2026 — “Our scan and photo teams have visits scheduled for Circuit Paul Armagnac in France.” (Aug 2026). No 2027 Season 1 target stated. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread)

Croft Circuit
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • Croft Circuit has appeared in work-in-progress teaser content (08.24). The 2.13-mile North Yorkshire circuit is a British Touring Car Championship staple. No release timeline announced. (08.01.24)
  • UPDATE 09.29.26: iRacing (Aug 2026): “We are working to revisit some previously announced track projects that haven't moved forward as quickly as we'd like.” No release timeline. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread)

Future Track Refreshes and Rescans
#oval-tracks #road-tracks #next-build #near-future
  • Brands Hatch refresh previously mentioned. (iRacing Dev Update) (07.01.23)
  • UPDATE: Multiple IndyCar-related track projects confirmed underway, a mix of art refreshes and full rescans. (iRacing Dev Update) (11.14.25)
  • UPDATE 2: A four-track US scan trip announced covering road circuits from the Midwest to Monterey County, California. Likely implies Mid-Ohio, Road America, Milwaukee, and Laguna Seca at minimum. (iRacing Dev Update) (11.14.25)
  • UPDATE 3: Scan team described as overbooked with a stacked schedule. International scan partners also lined up for multiple new scans. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • UPDATE: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca has been officially confirmed for Season 3 as a full ground-up rescan and now lives as its own item. Mid-Ohio, Road America, and Milwaukee rescans are also complete with production underway. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.29.26)
  • UPDATE S4: Road America, Mid-Ohio, and Milwaukee Mile rescans confirmed shipping in Season 4 2026. All three rescans were production-complete as of May 2026. (iRacing Dev Update) (08.28.26)
  • 🏁 Season 4 launched September 9, 2026. Road America, Mid-Ohio, and Milwaukee Mile rescans shipped. Additional track refresh projects remain in progress for future builds. (09.09.26)

iRacing confirms Career Mode is coming! UPDATE 10:
#features #career-mode #next-build #next-build-confirmed
  • iRacing first mentioned Career Mode in its July 2026 development update, describing it as a “realistic and engaging Career Mode built true to the authentic nature of what iRacing and real world racing is all about.” No timeline given. (iRacing Dev Update) (07.26.23)
  • UPDATE: Career Mode team making “significant headway” with design, sim engineering, web engineering and backend systems all engaged. (iRacing Dev Update) (11.03.23)
  • UPDATE 2: iRacing said delivering Career Mode would take into 2025, with incremental improvements to career-adjacent UI systems coming along the way. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.14.24)
  • UPDATE 3: Career Mode split into two phases. Phase 1 is “AI Championships” — a structured single-player ladder from grassroots racing to the top of the sport. Phase 2 is the full career experience. AI Championships targeted for 2025. (iRacing Dev Update) (11.13.24)
  • UPDATE 4: iRacing confirmed Career Mode took a detour while core sim and AI systems required for the mode were built, including Adaptive AI. Development back on track as of this update. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.20.25)
  • UPDATE 5: Career Mode confirmed well underway. iRacing described AI driver-powered racing ladders, a Save Game feature, and multiple teams working on it as their top priority. No release window given. (iRacing Dev Update) (08.21.25)
  • UPDATE 6: Brief mention — “large-scale project involving teams across multiple departments.” More details promised for next update. (iRacing Dev Update) (11.14.25)
  • The Future of iRacing: New Graphics, Career Mode, and 2026 Roadmap (01.20.26)
  • UPDATE 7: Full end-to-end game loop testing underway. iRacing said the initial release is designed as a foundation for continuous expansion over future seasons. More details promised for the next dev update. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • UPDATE 8: iRacing officially confirmed Career Mode is coming in Season 3 2026, with a full deep-dive preview promised. The mode is described as a foundational release built for expansion across future seasons. (05.27.26)
  • UPDATE 9: Career Mode did not ship with Season 3 2026 despite being confirmed. Development is ongoing and a full feature deep-dive is still promised ahead of Season 4. (iRacerHub S3 Build Breakdown) (06.09.26)
  • UPDATE 10: iRacing confirmed Career Mode has reached the technology-complete milestone in the August 2026 development update. Core systems are finished; no Season 4 ship date announced. A full feature preview is still expected before launch. (iRacing Dev Update) (08.28.26)
  • 📰 iRacing Career Mode Is Coming and a Full Deep-Dive Preview Is Next (06.02.26)
  • See all Career Mode news

Circuit Bugatti
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-confirmed
  • iRacing announced a return to Le Mans, France with Circuit Bugatti, now in pre-production. It shares about a third of its length with the Le Mans 24h course. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.28.26)
  • iRacing August 2026 Development Update: drivable surface modeling confirmed complete. Circuit Bugatti targeting 2027 Season 1. (iRacing Dev Update) (08.28.26)

New Helmet Model UPDATE:
#features #next-build #next-build-confirmed
  • A new helmet model is in the works. Part of ongoing visual fidelity improvements. (11.14.25)
  • UPDATE: iRacing confirmed a long-overdue driver gear upgrade is coming next season with more details promised soon. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.28.26)
  • iRacing August 2026 Development Update confirmed the new driver gear upgrade is on track for 2027 Season 1. (iRacing Dev Update) (08.28.26)

Aston Martin Vantage AMR-LMH (GTP)
#cars #endurance #next-build #near-future
  • Signed mid-2025. iRacing was still collecting data as of January 2026. (iRacing Dev Update) (01.01.26)
  • UPDATE: Multimatic signed on to the project, giving iRacing access to all the data they need. Biggest hurdle cleared, but still a while out. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • NOTE: The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH shipped in Season 4 2026 — the Vantage AMR-LMH (GTP) is a separate car and remains in development. (08.28.26)

Spark: iRacing’s New Graphics Engine UPDATE 3:
#graphics #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • iRacing has been sharing incremental updates on their next-gen graphics engine since 2024. Early teasers showed new sky models and tree shadows. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.19.25)
  • UPDATE: August 2025 teaser images showed continued progress with improved environmental detail. (iRacing Dev Update) (08.21.25)
  • UPDATE 2: The “Spark” code name was first publicly used in the February 2026 dev update. Night lighting improvements highlighted. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • iRacerHub: iRacing 2026 Roadmap and Future Tech (02.26.26)
  • See all Spark news on iRacerHub (02.26.26)
  • iRacerHub: iRacing Spark Engine: What It Is and What It Will Change (04.10.26)
  • UPDATE 3: August 2026 development update confirmed Spark remains in active development with continued internal testing. No season target announced. Not shipping Season 4. (iRacing Dev Update) (08.28.26)

IndyCar Street Courses UPDATE:
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • Four potential IndyCar street venues (Arlington, Detroit, Markham, Washington D.C.) linked to the IndyCar video game expected in the second half of 2026. No official word. (08.21.25)
  • UPDATE: iRacing Studios officially announced INDYCAR Racing The Game, a standalone INDYCAR video game launching early 2027 on PS5, Xbox, and Steam. The game will include street circuits from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule. No announcement of these venues coming to iRacing proper. (iRacing.com) (07.10.26)
  • 📰 INDYCAR Racing The Game Gets 2027 Release Window (07.10.26)

128 Cars Per Session
#features #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • iRacing confirmed that 128 or more cars per session is a future platform goal, with implications for larger NASCAR ovals, bigger endurance grids, and more realistic multiclass fields. Source pending verification. (06.04.26)
  • Season 3 (06.10.26) increased the per-session car limit from ~64 to 72, confirming the first incremental step toward the 128-car goal.
  • iRacerHub: iRacing Is Working Toward 128 Cars Per Session

Lamborghini Temerario GT3
#cars #gt3 #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • The Temerario GT3 replaced the Huracán GT3 in real-world racing, debuting at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2026. iRacing currently uses the Huracán GT3 EVO as a stand-in for its DTM series because the Temerario is not yet available. The existing Lamborghini partnership and the DTM gap make this a likely future addition. No official announcement. (Community speculation, DTM partnership gap) (04.11.26)
  • Could the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 Be Coming to iRacing? (04.11.26)

NTMv10 Future Tire Model
#physics #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • A major tire model evolution announced May 2024. Restructuring tire interface code and overhauling contact patch and tire shape modeling for more accurate dynamics and wear. (iRacing Dev Update) (05.14.24)
  • UPDATE: Teaser images shared August 2024. Named NTMv10 in November 2024 with more teasers. (iRacing Dev Update) (11.08.24)
  • UPDATE 2: Additional improvements include double-precision physics calculations and a new FFB calibration tool for more consistent force feedback across cars. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • iRacerHub: iRacing NTMv10: What the New Tire Model Actually Changes (04.11.26)

Salem Speedway
#oval-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • Rumored based on community interest and iRacing’s ongoing expansion of short track content. Nothing confirmed. (04.01.26)

TT Circuit Assen
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • Rumored based on community interest. The Dutch circuit is famous for MotoGP but also hosts car racing events. Nothing confirmed. (04.01.26)

Oval Rubber/Surface Behavior Updates
#physics #next-build #next-build-likely
  • Oval surface behavior and rubber buildup modeling mentioned as an active area of development. Part of ongoing physics improvements for oval racing. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)
  • UPDATE: Confirmed as a multi-season project; began partially rolling out in Season 2 with continued rubber buildup and surface behavior improvements planned for subsequent releases. (iRacing Dev Update) (02.26.26)

Bowman Gray Stadium coming to iRacing? UPDATE 3:
#oval-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • NASCAR announced the 2025 Clash would be held at Bowman Gray Stadium, marking the Cup Series’ first visit to the historic quarter-mile since 1971. iRacing has a history of adding tracks ahead of their NASCAR schedule debut. The LA Coliseum appeared in iRacing before it hosted a Clash. The track was scanned ahead of the event, but reports indicate the scan was done for Goodyear tire data, not iRacing content development. (NASCAR Post on X) (08.17.24)
  • UPDATE: The 2025 Clash at Bowman Gray ran February 2, 2025. No iRacing announcement followed the event. (source) (02.02.25)
  • UPDATE 2: NASCAR confirmed the 2026 Clash would return to Bowman Gray. Still no iRacing announcement. (NASCAR.com) (07.09.25)
  • UPDATE 3: The 2026 Clash ran February 4 at Bowman Gray. Still no word from iRacing. (02.05.26)

Dirt Oval Improvements
#features #next-build #next-build-likely
  • Broader dirt oval improvements referenced alongside Dirt Oval AI work. Covers physics, surface behavior, and general dirt racing experience upgrades. (11.14.25)

GT3 Pit Stop Animation
#features #next-build #next-build-likely
  • New pit stop animations for GT3 class vehicles are confirmed in development. No release timeline. (11.14.25)

Save Feature
#features #next-build #next-build-likely
  • A save/resume feature for races has been referenced in connection with Career Mode development. Would allow pausing and resuming offline sessions. (11.14.25)

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance
  • Possibly leaked via the iRacing Arcade trailer in October 2025. Likely to be announced alongside other Arcade track confirmations. Nothing official. (10.01.25)

Arlington Street Course
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance NEW
  • Possibly coming due to the new IndyCar video game coming in the second half of 2026. Pure rumor — no iRacing confirmation. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread) (08.25)

Detroit Street Course
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance NEW
  • Possibly coming due to the new IndyCar video game coming in the second half of 2026. Pure rumor — no iRacing confirmation. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread) (08.25)

Marham Street Course
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance NEW
  • Possibly coming due to the new IndyCar video game coming in the second half of 2026. Pure rumor — no iRacing confirmation. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread) (08.25)

Washington D.C. Street Course
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance NEW
  • Possibly coming due to the new IndyCar video game coming in the second half of 2026. Pure rumor — no iRacing confirmation. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread) (08.25)

Bushy Park Barbados
#road-tracks #next-build #next-build-longshot #small-chance NEW
  • Random mention of this track under the car summary for the Caterham 420R. Pure rumor at this stage. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread) (09.26)

Racing-line assist (new dynamic driving line)
#features #implied NEW
  • iRacing staff member David Tucker (staff post, Sep 8, 2026): “We have a new line in development that sits above the top surface of the track, it is 4x brighter than this line. I’m not sure when it will go to members, but it has a lot more ability to be dynamic.” Flagged by Mitch Mullens in Kyle Noel’s 2027 S1 thread (Sep 29, 2026). (09.08.26)

Bahrain International Circuit
#road-tracks #future-build
  • Confirmed for 2026 release in November 2025 dev update (11.25). Part of iRacing’s future track pipeline. (11.14.25)
  • Did not ship in Season 4. Still in iRacing’s future track pipeline. Tentatively targeting 2027 Season 1. (09.09.26)
  • UPDATE 09.29.26 (correction): Officially announced November 2025 but delayed due to a regional war in the Middle East — “We were within days of our visit when the circumstances changed. When it becomes possible to move forward with the project, we will.” (May 2026). Confirmed plan for a FUTURE build, not 2027 Season 1. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread)

Dallara IR-28 Coming to iRacing? UPDATE:
#cars #indycar #future-build
  • IndyCar officially unveiled the Dallara IR-28 on July 28, 2026, the chassis and powertrain package replacing the IR-18 when the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season begins. The car is approximately 100 pounds lighter than the current IR-18, powered by a new 2.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid producing up to 760hp. iRacing has held the official IndyCar license since the IR-18 era and matched the real-world car debut with a sim release in the same year. No official iRacing announcement on the IR-28 yet, but the precedent and the partnership make it a near-certain eventual addition. (IndyCar Official Announcement) (07.28.26)

Rockingham Speedway (US)
#oval-tracks #stalled
  • The one-mile North Carolina oval. No recent updates on development status. (04.01.26)

New Jersey Motorsports Park
#road-tracks #stalled
  • Technically available as a tech track but the artwork remains unfinished. (04.01.26)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Dirt Oval
#dirt-oval-tracks #stalled
  • Confirmed scanned summer 2021. Was likely paused due to MSG/IndyCar exclusive rights. IMS signed a new iRacing contract January 2024. (11.14.25)

Pukekohe Park Raceway
#road-tracks #stalled
  • Confirmed scanned February 2020. Track closed permanently April 2023. Status unknown. (11.14.25)

Berlin Raceway
#oval-tracks #stalled
  • Confirmed scanned. Track released a statement in January 2025 (01.25) saying they’d love to be on iRacing but it’s not in the plans for now. (01.01.25)

Illinois State Fairgrounds
#dirt-oval-tracks #stalled
  • One-mile dirt track. Plans to scan mentioned September 2024 (09.24). Unknown if the scan was completed. (09.01.24)

Florence Motor Speedway
#oval-tracks #stalled
  • Confirmed scanned August 2024 (08.24). Production status unknown. One of the CARS Tour tracks. (08.01.24)

Palm Beach International Raceway
#road-tracks #stalled
  • Formerly Moroso. Scanned, possible tech track release. Track closed in real life in early 2022. (01.01.22)

Montgomery Motor Speedway
#oval-tracks #stalled
  • Mentioned on the pipeline December 2013. Reportedly scanned August 2014. No updates. (12.01.13)

Miller Motorsports Park
#road-tracks #stalled
  • Scanned, may release as a tech track. Last mentioned May 2013. (05.01.13)

Rockingham Motor Speedway (UK)
#oval-tracks #stalled
  • Signed March 2013. No production updates since. (03.01.13)

Mallory Park
#road-tracks #stalled
  • Signed July 2012. Nothing since. (07.01.12)

Belleville High Banks
#oval-tracks #dirt-oval-tracks #stalled
  • Announced in 2017, nothing since. (01.01.17)
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Anderson Speedway
#oval-tracks #dev-hell ❌ CANCELLED
  • Quarter-mile Indiana oval. Confirmed scanned but no production updates in years. (08.01.14)
  • UPDATE 09.29.26: iRacing staff Greg West on the Downshift Ep. 63 podcast (Jun 2025): “No, we're not building it.” ❌ CANCELLED — moved to Dev Hell per the standards; never deleted. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread)
🏁 Looking for what shipped in Season 4? The 8 items that shipped in the September 2026 build now live on the 2026 Season 4 archive page — per the standing policy, shipped items are archived, never deleted.

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Winchester Speedway
#oval-tracks #next-build-confirmed NEW
  • Winchester has appeared in work-in-progress teaser content (07.23). The half-mile Indiana oval is a staple of short track racing in the US. No release timeline announced. (07.01.23)
  • UPDATE 09.29.26: Kyle Noel's 2027 S1 thread confirms Winchester is back in production — “Back in production!” (Nov 2025); “Winchester development is moving forward nicely, with a fully drivable track surface. Expect a release late in the year.” (May 2026); iRacing (Aug 2026): “Season 1 will have us returning to form, with the addition of multiple all-new tracks.”; “We're turning laps at Winchester Speedway.” + teaser image (Aug 2026). Effectively confirmed for 2027 Season 1. (Kyle Noel 2027 S1 thread)

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