iRacerHub covers all formula car content on iRacing, from open-wheel entry points to the pinnacle of single-seater racing. This category includes news, setup guides, and race reports for every formula car in the sim, organized by individual model. Whether you’re turning your first laps in the Skip Barber or chasing a championship in Dallara machinery, you’ll find resources for it here.
The Skip Barber Formula 2000 is one of iRacing’s most iconic training cars. With its lightweight frame, modest power, and reputation as a momentum car, it has shaped the development of countless sim racers since the early days of the service. The 2019 revamp brought its handling and visuals up to modern standards, ensuring it…
In 2019, iRacing breathed new life into one of its most iconic cars: the Skip Barber Formula 2000. Long regarded as the training ground for aspiring open-wheel racers in both the real world and the sim, the Skip Barber had shown its age over the years. The 2019 revamp gave it a much-needed update, modernizing…
If you’re climbing into the Skip Barber for the first time, think of it less as a car and more as a teacher. It’s not about who’s fastest in the first session — it’s about who’s smoothest and most consistent. Setup TipsStart with the baseline setup. The Skip Barber doesn’t demand much tinkering to be…
The Skip Barber Formula 2000 is the definition of a “momentum car.” With roughly 150 horsepower, a lightweight frame, and a five-speed H-pattern gearbox, it might not impress on raw numbers alone, but in the right hands it delivers some of the most rewarding racing on iRacing. Specs Handling CharacteristicsThe Skip Barber teaches control above…
A visual showcase of the Formula Renault 3.5.
Specs, handling, and racing style of the FR3.5.
Tips for mastering the Formula Renault 3.5 in iRacing.
The Formula Renault 3.5 joins iRacing’s lineup.
A visual showcase of the USF Pro 2000 PM18 in iRacing.
Specs, handling, and racing style of the PM18.
Tips for mastering the USF Pro 2000 PM18 in iRacing.
The Tatuus USF Pro 2000 PM18 debuts in iRacing.
A visual showcase of the Dallara IR-18 IndyCar.
Specs, handling, and racing style of the IR-18 IndyCar.
How to get started with iRacing’s modern IndyCar.
The universal aero kit IndyCar arrives in iRacing.
The Tatuus USF-17 is one of iRacing’s most popular junior formula cars, and it looks fantastic on track. From tight road courses to flowing natural terrain circuits, the car is always in the thick of close racing battles. Whether you’re chasing a draft down a long straight or battling wheel-to-wheel through a technical section, the…
Jumping into the USF 2000 for the first time can feel daunting, but a few high-level principles will help new drivers get comfortable quickly. Throttle Control This car doesn’t have much horsepower, but it’s light — meaning over-throttling still leads to wheelspin. Roll onto the throttle smoothly, especially out of slower corners. Braking Without ABS,…
The USF 2000 (Tatuus USF-17) is iRacing’s representation of the first step on the Road to Indy ladder. It’s an ideal training ground for aspiring sim racers who want to experience formula car racing without the overwhelming complexity or speed of higher-powered machines. Specs The car is light and agile, with a high downforce-to-power ratio….
iRacing officially released the Tatuus USF-17 in March 2017, bringing one of the most important junior formula cars to the sim. The USF 2000 is the entry point of the Road to Indy ladder, bridging the gap between karting and professional open-wheel racing. Its inclusion gave iRacing members a chance to experience the same developmental…