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.
With the NASCAR Cup Series officially announcing its first-ever race outside of the United States — a trip to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City for 2025 — the sim racing community is buzzing with speculation. iRacing has a long history of bringing high-profile venues to the service in step with real-world motorsport. Could Mexico…
iRacing has confirmed more details about AI Championships, the first phase of its upcoming Career Mode. This new single-player mode will allow racers to climb flexible racing ladders, simulating the path of real-world drivers from grassroots divisions all the way up to elite global categories. What Players Can Expect AI Championships will deliver: Beyond the…
When iRacing introduced the GTP class in late 2022 and expanded it through 2023–24, it brought one of the most exciting eras of modern sports car racing into the sim. BMW, Cadillac, Acura, Porsche — and eventually Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning 499P — joined the virtual grid. But along with the thrill came scrutiny: sim racers…
iRacing has revealed a new roadmap for its long-awaited Career Mode, confirming that the feature will now launch in two phases. The first step, called AI Championships, will serve as the foundation. Once that system is in place, iRacing will expand into a full, structured Career Mode experience. Phase 1: AI Championships AI Championships will…
iRacing has confirmed that the full design spec for its upcoming Career Mode is now complete. The development team has been working closely across design, sim engineering, web engineering, and backend systems to prepare for one of the most ambitious additions to the service in years. With the design work locked in, focus has shifted…
In a thrilling turn of events for sim racing enthusiasts, iRacing and INDYCAR have officially reignited their longstanding partnership, signaling the return of the iconic INDYCAR SERIES and the revered iRacing Indianapolis 500. The announcement, made on January 9, 2024, marks the end of a hiatus that began with Penske Entertainment’s split from iRacing in…
iRacing is a popular online racing simulation platform that allows players to race against each other in a variety of different vehicles and tracks. If you’re interested in getting started with iRacing but are on a budget, here are a few tips to help you get started: Start with a basic setup: To get started…
iRacing, the acclaimed racing simulation platform, has continually pushed the boundaries of realism and immersion. While rain has not been introduced as a weather feature yet, the prospect of its arrival is highly anticipated. The addition of rain to iRacing will undoubtedly present sim racers with a thrilling new challenge and a steep learning curve…
iRacing has revealed early plans for one of its most ambitious features to date: Career Mode. Long recognized for its unparalleled online racing, competition systems, and thriving community, iRacing is now aiming to expand its offering with a structured, authentic single-player experience. The Vision According to iRacing, the design of Career Mode will stay true…
iRacing, the leading online racing simulation platform, is set to introduce some exciting changes to its GT ladder with the release of Season 4, 2023. These updates aim to closely align the virtual racing experience with real-world trends while introducing new and thrilling opportunities for racers. One significant change stems from the evolving landscape of…
iRacing, the renowned online racing simulation platform, is proud to announce the completion of its Dirt Racing Refresh project, delivering a series of comprehensive updates and improvements to the dirt racing experience. This ambitious undertaking involved a dedicated focus group consisting of developers, vehicle dynamicists, and testers who meticulously examined every aspect of iRacing’s dirt…
iRacing has recently updated its Spotter System with new spotter calls and updates for race control. These enhancements aim to provide a more accurate and dynamic experience for iRacing drivers. One of the notable improvements is the system’s ability to read Race Control events in real-time. This means that as events unfold on the track,…
Rudskogen Motorsenter is a brand new addition to the popular online racing simulation platform, iRacing. Located in Hønefoss, Norway, Rudskogen Motorsenter is a motorsport facility that was originally opened in the 1990s. The track has since become a popular destination for racing enthusiasts, hosting events for a variety of motorsport disciplines including touring cars, GT,…
The 2023 Season 1 Release for iRacing has received a variety of updates and fixes in this patch. Starting with the iRacing UI, the profile feature has been fixed to no longer show the Member Club icon twice in the modal. Hosted Racing events now display information about practice, qualifying, and race sessions in a…
iRacing, the leading online racing simulation platform, is excited to announce the return of the iRacing Roar, a solo endurance event that will kick off the 2023 special events calendar. This year’s event will take place on January 13-15 and will feature a lineup of some of the most popular vehicles in the world of…
IndyCar has confirmed that its licensing agreement with iRacing will come to an end at the close of 2022. In response, IndyCar released a statement saying that iRacing will continue to provide a valuable platform for fans to experience the racing series and that the current car will still be featured on iRacing across current…
iRacing, the popular online racing simulation platform, has announced that its current license agreement with Indycar is set to expire on December 31, 2022. Indycar has signed an exclusive license with another developer that goes into effect on January 1, 2023, resulting in some notable changes to the way iRacing presents Indycar racing. Most significantly,…
Active Reset is a useful feature in solo offline sessions that allows drivers to set a single save point for their car state and then practice and improve their performance on a specific section of the track. To use Active Reset, the driver first needs to set a save point by pressing the Save Start…
iRacing has recently announced the start of its 2023 Season 1, which is set to bring a host of new features and improvements to the game. One of the biggest additions to iRacing in Season 1 is the inclusion of the new IndyCar Series. Players will now be able to compete in virtual versions of…
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