NASCAR Cup (1987) cars in iRacing represent the Gen 3 era of NASCAR’s top series, the period from the mid-1980s through 2002 when cars like the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Ford Thunderbird competed in the Winston Cup. These full-bodied stock cars featured pushrod V8 engines and traditional short-to-superspeedway setups that defined American oval racing for nearly two decades. Posts in this category cover iRacing content related to the Gen 3 NASCAR Cup era.
The 1987 NASCAR Cup car in iRacing is a legendary machine. With a thunderous V8 pushing nearly 850 horsepower to the rear wheels, skinny bias-ply tires, and very little aerodynamic downforce, it’s a car that demands respect. For new drivers, it can be intimidating, but with the right mindset, setup approach, and driving style, it…
iRacing.com – Dale Earnhardt Jr. There’s a new update coming to the 1987 cars for iRacing. It’s a change in feel and drivability that I think many will enjoy. I wanted to take a moment to explain why and how this type of unique evolution occurs in the vehicles at iRacing. The 87 car was…
In June, iRacing members will be able to get behind of the wheel of 2 iconic NASCAR rides: Bill Elliott’s Ford Thunderbird and Dale Earnhardt’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
During Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series event at the virtual North Wilkesboro Speedway, Mike Joy announced that the 1987 NASCAR Cup Series Chevy Monte Carlo and Ford Thunderbird would both be added to the service in June. iRacing was able to scan Dale Earnhardt’s race winning 1987 Monte Carlo currently housed in the NASCAR…