The latest iRacing news, service updates, and official announcements. This section covers new content releases, patch notes, schedule changes, and anything published by iRacing or the community that iRacing players need to know.
iRacing 2026 Season 4 brings Career Mode, the Valkyrie AMR-LMH, Bahrain International Circuit, and a physics multithreading overhaul to the platform in early September.
The UK’s first dedicated sim racing exhibition, Sim Global Expo 2027, has been confirmed for the NEC Birmingham on January 16-17, 2027, with eight hardware exhibitors already signed up.
Pikes Peak International Raceway is closing after the 2026 season. The iRacing community is calling on the sim to scan and preserve it before the oval is lost for good.
NASCAR 26 is confirmed and well into development according to iRacing VP Kevin Bobbitt. Here is what we know about the next NASCAR console game.
The Week 13 schedule for iRacing 2026 Season 2 is out, with new content series debuting after the Season 3 build and a full week of ranked and unranked racing across every discipline.
Rain in iRacing doesn’t just make the track look different—it transforms the entire driving experience. The familiar lines that work in the dry become treacherous, braking zones shift dramatically, and throttle control becomes the difference between a clean lap and a spin into the barriers. For anyone preparing to take on wet conditions, understanding how…
The Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series returns for 2026 with over $500,000 in prizes, including a fully funded seat in real-world open-wheel racing.
iRacing has announced the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series schedule, expanding from 6 to 8 tournaments and tightening the Time Attack qualifying window from 10 days to 6.
When it comes to GT3 racing in iRacing, the conversation often circles back to meta cars — whichever manufacturer is considered fastest at a given track or season. But many drivers stick with one GT3 they love, regardless of balance of performance shifts. That raises an important question: does car choice actually limit how high…
Monza is one of the most iconic circuits in motorsport history. It’s fast, it’s legendary, and it’s a fan favorite in Formula 1 and GT racing. But in iRacing, Monza has earned a different reputation: a track where chaos seems inevitable. From the first lap carnage to the way incident points pile up, Monza can…
The full iRacing 2026 Season 1 Week 13 schedule is out, with more Ranked series than any previous edition and a rain-soaked Nordschleife run in the mix.
As iRacing’s 2026 Season 1 build approaches, the community has spoken loudly about what it wants next.Every forum thread, poll, and Reddit post seems to orbit the same dream list — more street circuits, more short tracks, and long-awaited car updates. The iRacing Wishlist 2026 has taken shape from months of community chatter, developer hints,…
If you’re thinking about jumping into iRacing but worry you’ll just get smoked by pros, you’re not alone. Many newcomers ask whether iRacing is beginner friendly, especially if their experience comes from games like Forza Motorsport or Gran Turismo 7. The good news is that iRacing is built with new drivers in mind, and its…
Monza might feel like chaos, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your iRating. With the right approach, drivers can avoid the worst of the carnage and turn survival into strong results. Here’s a practical guide to racing smart at the Temple of Speed. Qualifying Is Critical Where you start at Monza heavily…
A long-running request has been: add a Sunday race window for special events under 24 hours (6h–12h especially). The thread spans months of replies and makes one theme crystal clear—many teams can’t race on Saturdays, and a single-day schedule effectively locks them out. Below is a concise recap of the arguments, quotes, and the most…
iRacing has confirmed that Career Mode remains a top development priority, with multiple teams dedicated to building the most ambitious single-player feature in the sim’s history. The project leverages the full power of iRacing’s AI systems, allowing players to advance their careers through structured racing ladders and persistent progression outside of official online series. What’s…
With the 2025 Season 4 overhaul, iRacing’s hybrids no longer feel like “special gadgets” you need to manage. For GTPs, the system is invisible. For Ferrari’s 499P, it’s rule-bound. And for F1 and LMP1 cars, hybrid quirks remain. If you’re wondering how to approach them on track, here’s what you need to know. GTPs: Invisible…
Season 4’s hybrid overhaul delivered the biggest change yet for iRacing’s electrified racecars — especially the GTP class and Ferrari 499P. But the work isn’t done. The current system is accurate and seamless, but it isn’t the “final form.” Here’s what’s still on the horizon, what didn’t make it into Season 4, and what drivers…
Street circuits, dirt road toys, and long-teased content are lining up for iRacing’s December update. Below is a tight, practical preview based on items either confirmed for the 2026 Season 1 build or credible enough to be in the running. We’re skipping far-off projects and sticking to what’s most realistic for December. What’s Confirmed for…
Cosworth’s pro-grade data tool, Pi Toolbox, now works natively with iRacing telemetry—and iRacers can download and use it for free. That means you can open your .ibt files directly in Pi Toolbox, use pre-built iRacing layouts, and start finding lap time like real-world engineers do. What’s new: Pi Toolbox is officially available to iRacing users…