iRacing Formula Vees: Are the Paid Variants Worth Buying?
iRacing added two paid Formula Vee variants in Season 3 2026. The physics match the free car, but the differences raise a real question about whether they are worth buying.
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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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The iRacing Open-Wheel Ladder: The Ray FF1600’s Vital Role
Career path guide explaining why the Ray FF1600 is the most important step for aspiring sim racers.
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Ray FF1600 Real World vs Sim: A Comparison of the Formula Ford Legacy
A historical deep dive comparing the iRacing Ray FF1600 to its real-world BRSCC festival counterpart.
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The Lotus 49 Gets a Full Overhaul in iRacing Season 2
The Lotus 49 received a substantial overhaul in iRacing Season 2, including new rain tires, a full suspension rework, and brake system changes.
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The Lotus 49 Is Getting Rain Capability and a New Tire Model in Season 2
The Lotus 49 gets rain capability and an updated tire model in iRacing Season 2, using a period-correct all-weather tire rather than a modern dedicated wet compound.
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INDYCAR & iRacing Rev Up Again: Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series Returns January 2026
A new chapter begins for virtual open-wheel racing: INDYCAR, iRacing, and Thrustmaster have officially confirmed that the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series will return for the 2025–26 season, with races resuming in January 2026. This revival brings with it a fresh twist: an all-new qualifying series using the Dallara IL-15 (the spec car used in…
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The IL-15’s Place in iRacing’s Open-Wheel Ladder
With the release of the Dallara IL-15, iRacing’s open-wheel ladder finally feels like it has no missing rungs. The sim now offers a progression path that mirrors the real-world journey of drivers climbing toward the NTT INDYCAR Series, giving racers of all skill levels a place to learn, grow, and compete. From the Ground Up…
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Watch: Dallara IL-15 INDY NXT
iRacing has released an official video showcasing the Dallara IL-15 in action. The clip highlights both road and oval racing, the push-to-pass system, and the car’s carbon-fiber aero profile. From pack racing on short ovals to technical precision on road courses, the video proves the IL-15 is as versatile as it is fast. Check out…
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TECH SPECS: Dallara IL-15 INDY NXT
The Dallara IL-15 has been the workhorse of INDY NXT since 2015, and with its arrival in iRacing, sim racers finally have the chance to experience its blend of speed, balance, and technology. Updated in 2021 with the halo device and refined in 2023 with Firestone Firehawks, the IL-15 is as modern as it is…
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SCREENSHOTS: Dallara IL-15 INDY NXT
The Dallara IL-15 has finally landed, and it looks spectacular in iRacing. From its sleek carbon-fiber bodywork to the aggressive stance of its Firestone tires, the car feels every bit like a stepping stone to INDYCAR glory. We’ve put together a gallery of screenshots showing the IL-15 in action on both road and oval layouts…
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Dallara IL-15 INDY NXT Debuts in iRacing
The wait is over: the Dallara IL-15 (INDY NXT) has officially arrived in iRacing with the 2025 Season 4 release. Now available in the garage, the IL-15 is fully rain-ready and comes with a complete roster of series options, including INDY NXT Road Fixed and Oval Fixed championships. The car replicates the real-world INDY NXT…
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Dallara 324 Super Formula Lights Refresh – Tempest Rain Integration
Super Formula Lights now fully supports dynamic rain racing.
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iRacing Confirms Dallara IL-15 INDY NXT is Coming
After teasing a new open-wheel entry earlier this year, iRacing has confirmed that the Dallara IL-15, the chassis of choice for the INDY NXT series, will debut in the sim with the 2025 Season 4 build. Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine delivering 450 horsepower, the IL-15 represents a perfect middle ground in iRacing’s…
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INDYCAR Hybrid Won’t Make September Build
The iRacing INDYCAR Hybrid Update won’t arrive in the September 2025 build.Developers confirm that the project is taking longer than expected as the team fine-tunes energy recovery and deployment behavior. The feature is now set to release in a later build once testing and performance checks are complete. According to the latest blog post, the…
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Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 Patch – Nose Mount Repair Update
Front wing repairs now include nose mount replacement.
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INDYCAR Hybrid Arrives in Development
The iRacing INDYCAR Hybrid system is officially in development.In the May 2025 update, iRacing confirms that its physics and engineering teams have started building the hybrid architecture used in the current NTT INDYCAR Series. The feature will model the hybrid unit’s manual deployment system, giving drivers control over power boosts during races. This hybrid update…
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Dallara 324 Super Formula Lights in Action – Screenshot Gallery
A visual showcase of the Dallara 324 Super Formula Lights.
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Technical Update: Ray FF1600 Gets 4-Bar Linkage Suspension
iRacing has implemented a new 4-bar-linkage suspension geometry model for the Ray FF1600.
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Dallara 324 Super Formula Lights Overview and Guide
Specs, handling, and racing style of the Super Formula Lights car.
