iRacing Live Track Maps Are Here: Built Right Into the Sim
iRacing Season 3 ships four native track map modes built directly into the sim engine, with a new lightweight data packet that avoids the CPU overhead of third-party overlays.
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iRacing Physics Update Season 3: Multi-Threading and What It Means for You
iRacing Season 3 brings a major physics engine update with multi-threaded processing, cutting CPU usage by half or more in full-grid sessions. Season 3 also redesigns pit speed enforcement for more consistent behavior on pit road.
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iRacing Formula Vee Season 3: Two New Cars Join the Lineup
iRacing is adding two new Formula Vee variants in Season 3, sold as a two-for-one optional purchase. The original Vee stays free and unchanged. Here is what the expansion means for one of iRacing’s most competitive classes.
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Euro NASCAR RC01 Arrives in iRacing: V8 Road Racing Built for Europe
The Euro NASCAR RC01 has arrived in iRacing Season 3 via an official EuroNASCAR partnership. This V8 stock car built for road racing brings close-quarters door-to-door action to European circuits like Brands Hatch, Oschersleben, and Zolder.
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iRacing Season 3 Brings Dirt AI and AI Heat Racing to the Sim
iRacing Season 3 2026 adds Dirt AI and a full AI Heat Racing format, the biggest expansion of AI capabilities for dirt oval racing yet. Here is what each feature does.
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iRacing Is Rescanning Laguna Seca From the Ground Up in Season 3
iRacing Season 3 2026 brings a full ground-up rescan of Laguna Seca. The existing version has been in the iRacing library for years. It has been a constant in road racing series across the platform. The rescan replaces it entirely with a high-resolution capture. Laguna Seca now matches the newer track builds iRacing has released…
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The BMW M2 Racing Is Coming to iRacing in Season 3 and It Is Free
The BMW M2 Racing arrives in iRacing Season 3 as free base content, replacing the M2 CS Racing. Here is what the new car adds and why the free pricing matters for the community.
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iRacing Is Getting a Real NASCAR Street Circuit at Naval Base Coronado in Season 3
iRacing is adding the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado to Season 3, and the sim version will be available before the real-world NASCAR race takes place. Here is what we know about the track.
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iRacing Season 3 2026: Every Car, Track, and Feature Announced in the May Dev Update
iRacing Season 3 2026 dropped on May 28 with one of the most content-heavy build announcements the sim has seen in years. Written by Greg Hill, the update covers new cars, new tracks, new features, and a series of long-requested improvements. Here is a full breakdown of everything announced for iRacing Season 3 2026. Also…
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iRacing Season 2 Patch 3: BoP Overhaul Hits GT3, GTE, and GTP
iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 Patch 3 brings sweeping BoP changes to GT3, GTE, and GTP, fixes a stability control bug on three GT4 cars, and adds a new ABS highlight to the telemetry widget.
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iRacing BoP Can Now Increase Engine Power Above Stock
iRacing BoP engine power can now go above 100% in 2026 Season 2 Patch 2. Vehicle weight can also go negative. Here is what changed and why it matters.
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iRacing 2026 Season 2 Patch 2: Everything in the Latest Update
iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 Patch 2 is out. Build 2026.04.06.02 brings BoP physics expansion, AI improvements, new telemetry UI options, and a round of car and track fixes.
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iRacing Is Building the NASCAR San Diego Street Circuit
iRacing is building the NASCAR San Diego Street Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, with a June 2026 release target to line up with the real-world race weekend.
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2026 Season 2 Initial Release Notes [2026.03.09.03]
The full official release notes for iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 build, posted March 10, 2026.
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Everything New in iRacing 2026 Season 2
Two new cars, a brand new street circuit, a rebuilt track, four new HUD features, and a stack of car class overhauls. Here’s everything in iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 build.
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Here’s Everything Coming in iRacing’s Season 2 Update
iRacing just dropped the full Season 2 release notes and there’s a lot to unpack. Here’s every major thing coming in the March build.
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GTP Tire Update Release January 2026
The GTP tire update release is now live as part of the iRacing 2026 Season 1 Patch 2. This update officially arrived on January 5, 2026. It serves as the final preparation for teams heading into the Daytona 24. This patch introduces the Michelin Vision tires to the entire GTP field. Consequently, drivers now have…
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iRacing GTP Tire Update: Announcement and Vision Tread Details
The iRacing GTP tire update is set to arrive this January as a major overhaul for the premier prototype class. Officially announced by Executive Producer Greg Hill in late December, this update aims to improve the quality of life for GTP drivers ahead of the 2026 iRacing Daytona 24. The changes focus on both physical…
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iRacing 2026 Season 1 Release Notes [2025.12.08.03]
The 2026 Season 1 Build is officially here to kick off the new competition year. This massive update introduces brand-new cars, world-class tracks, and deep technical overhauls. Specifically, this release focuses on user interface customization and physics realism. You can read the official announcement on the iRacing website. New Content in the 2026 Season 1…
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Adelaide Street Circuit | Build Notes & Updates | Coming #soon | Lucas Oil Speedway | Miami International Autodrome | Mount Panorama Circuit (Bathurst) | Rockingham Speedway
iRacing 2026 Season 1: New Tracks and Visual Refreshes
The iRacing 2026 Season 1 build introduces a massive expansion to the track catalog. Specifically, this update features two world-class street circuits and significant visual overhauls for existing venues. These additions officially launch on December 9th, 2025. Adelaide Street Circuit Joins the Roster The legendary Adelaide Street Circuit is finally available for purchase. This two-mile…
