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.
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 2025โ26 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…
With the release of the Dallara IL-15, iRacingโs 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…
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 carโs 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…
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…
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. Weโve put together a gallery of screenshots showing the IL-15 in action on both road and oval layouts…
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…
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 iRacingโs…
The iRacing INDYCAR Hybrid Update wonโt 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…
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 unitโs manual deployment system, giving drivers control over power boosts during races. This hybrid update…