The NASCAR Xfinity cars require a careful balance of aggression and finesse. Here are the fundamentals: Throttle & Brakes Cornering Drafting & Racecraft Setup Basics
The Dirt Sprint Cars in iRacing have received a major upgrade with the addition of the New Damage Model (NDM). This update, introduced in the 2023 Season 2 build, brings a new level of realism to one of dirt racing’s most popular classes, including the 360 Sprint Car. With the NDM, wheel-to-wheel contact, wall impacts,…
The New Damage Model (NDM) has been enabled for all Dirt Sprint Cars in iRacing, bringing one of the most popular dirt racing classes closer than ever to its real-world counterpart. This update applies to the full Sprint Car lineup, including the 305, 360, and 410, and transforms how these high-powered machines respond to contact…
The Mercedes-AMG GT3 (2020) debuts in iRacing’s 2020 Season 4 build (September 2020), bringing the updated Evo package of Mercedes’ world-class GT3 contender to the sim. Powered by a 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 producing around 550 horsepower, the AMG GT3 (2020) combines brute-force power with refined aerodynamics and durability, making it one of the most…
The NASCAR Xfinity Series cars are designed to be a step between the Truck Series and Cup cars, both in NASCAR’s ladder and in iRacing. They offer a mix of high horsepower and reduced downforce that makes them more difficult than Trucks but more forgiving than Cup machines. Specs Handling Traits Difficulty Level Real-World Tie-In…
The Corvette C8.R iRacing launch in September 2020 was a landmark moment for the service. As the 2020 Season 4 build went live, the C8.R immediately became the most-driven car in the IMSA iRacing Series. Initial feedback from the community was glowing, with drivers noting that the car felt “connected” in a way the old…
iRacing introduced the current NASCAR Xfinity Series cars in 2020 Season 4 (September 2020), bringing updated models to align with the real-world NASCAR second-tier series. The release included: These cars replaced the outgoing Nationwide-era machines and brought modern aerodynamics, horsepower, and styling to iRacing. They were designed to bridge the gap between ARCA/NASCAR Trucks and…
In August 2020, iRacing officially announced the Corvette C8.R iRacing would be arriving for the Season 4 build. The announcement confirmed that Chevrolet had provided unprecedented access to the car’s engineering data, allowing for a recreation that captured the revolutionary mid-engine balance and the high-revving soul of the 5.5L V8 engine. This official partnership meant…
The Audi R18 iRacing platform serves as a digital museum for what many consider the most sophisticated era of sports car racing. As the automotive world shifted toward gasoline hybrids and eventually full electrification, the R18 e-tron quattro stood as the final, peak evolution of diesel-electric technology. In the simulator, this car represents a moment…
The Pro Mazda iRacing journey reached a major turning point with the introduction of the Indy Pro 2000 PM-18. As iRacing continues to modernize its fleet, the classic Star Mazda has officially transitioned to “Legacy” status. While it no longer serves as the primary car for the Road to Indy ladder on the service, its…