The eNASCAR College iRacing Series powered by PlayVS College League is back for 2026-27 with its most ambitious season yet. iRacing revealed the complete schedule, an updated competition format, and a headline IMSA partnership at the Sim Racing Expo in Charlotte. Eight Tournaments are on the calendar, $60,000 in scholarships is on the line, and registration is open now.
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➡️ eNASCAR College iRacing Series 2026-27 Schedule Announced
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The 2026-27 Season Schedule
The season splits into two semesters of four Tournaments each. Fall 2026 opens September 23rd at Echo Park Speedway in Atlanta. From there, the schedule moves to Charlotte, Watkins Glen, and Michigan. Then, in spring 2027, the series picks up at Dover, Daytona, Daytona Road Course, and Homestead-Miami. In total, six of the eight Tournaments use the NASCAR Trucks, while the remaining two introduce the Ford Mustang GT4 through an IMSA partnership.
| Tournament | Track | Vehicle | Week 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Pursuit | Echo Park (Atlanta) | Trucks | 09/23/26 |
| Queen City Crown | Charlotte | Trucks | 10/07/26 |
| Big Apple Battle | Watkins Glen | IMSA GT4 | 10/28/26 |
| Great Lakes Gauntlet | Michigan | Trucks | 11/11/26 |
| Monster Mash | Dover | Trucks | 01/27/27 |
| Clash on the Beach | Daytona (oval) | Trucks | 02/10/27 |
| Ocean’s Roar | Daytona Road Course | IMSA GT4 | 02/24/27 |
| Sunset Splash | Homestead-Miami | Trucks | 03/24/27 |
IMSA Joins the College Series
The headline addition for 2026-27 is IMSA. The International Motor Sports Association backs two Tournaments this season. Specifically, at Watkins Glen and Daytona Road Course, students race the Ford Mustang GT4 in the same team liveries used throughout the Trucks season. IMSA President John Doonan said the partnership “opens the door to a whole new audience” and should bring new fans to sports car racing through collegiate competition.
Format Changes for 2026-27
The competition format also gets a meaningful overhaul this year. First, Tournament entry sizes grow to 100 students. Additionally, the Time Attack window tightens from 10 days to six, running Tuesday through Sunday before Quarterfinals. Semifinal finishes now earn points for the first time: positions one through ten pick up 10 down to one point. However, those points are voided if the student skips the Final Round. Finally, in the Final, the winner earns 55 points instead of 40, reflecting the series’ emphasis on winning. All other point values remain unchanged.
Overall, the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series kicks off September 23rd at Echo Park Speedway in Atlanta. Eligible students can register for the season now through the official form.
