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, and realistic predictions based on what’s already in development.
Here’s a look at the content that iRacers want most for 2026.
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Street Circuits Still Top the iRacing Wishlist 2026
If there’s one clear message from fans, it’s this: they want more city racing.
The success of Chicago and Long Beach has opened the floodgates for street course requests.
Most-requested street circuits:
- Adelaide Street Circuit – Already scanned and progressing well, it’s widely expected for 2026.
- St. Petersburg – Confirmed scanned earlier this year and an obvious favorite for IndyCar fans.
- Detroit – With IndyCar and IMSA racing there, fans want it added to complete the North American street circuit set.
- San Diego Naval Base – NASCAR’s groundbreaking 2026 race has everyone predicting another iRacing crossover.
Each one of these tracks sits high on the iRacing Wishlist 2026, with Adelaide and St. Pete seen as near locks for release sometime next year.
The Short Track Revival Continues
Short-track fans are just as vocal, and their list hasn’t changed much — but the demand has only grown stronger.
Dale Jr. continues to fuel excitement for classic American ovals, and 2026 could finally deliver several of them.
Most-requested short tracks:
- Salem Speedway – Backed by Dale Jr. and a viral #ScanSalem campaign, this one feels inevitable.
- Bowman Gray Stadium – With NASCAR returning there for a second Clash, fans want to bring “The Madhouse” into iRacing.
- Winchester Speedway – Confirmed in production but still unreleased; it remains near the top of every wish list.
- Berlin Raceway – Repeatedly teased, but still waiting on final approval.
- Florence Motor Speedway – Scanned and quietly moving through production.
The iRacing Wishlist 2026 reflects a clear theme: fans want grassroots racing brought to life with modern visuals and physics.
GT, GTP, and Sports Car Expansion
GT racing continues to dominate online participation, and the iRacing Wishlist 2026 shows fans hungry for the next generation of machinery.
Most-requested cars:
- Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH – The partnership with Aston Martin makes this a prime candidate for GTP/GTE expansion.
- Porsche 992 911 GT3 R Evo – Speculated for months due to Porsche’s strong partnership with iRacing.
- Toyota Supra GT4 Evo 2 – Featured in iRacing sponsorships throughout 2025; feels more “when” than “if.”
- Updated Mercedes-AMG GT4 and Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II – To align with real-world series parity.
Between the Aston Martin collaboration and growing endurance content, sports car fans expect multiple new arrivals throughout 2026.
NASCAR Fans: The Ram 1500 and San Diego
For oval and NASCAR fans, the 2026 horizon looks promising.
The return of Ram to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has sparked excitement for the upcoming iRacing NASCAR Ram Truck, which could appear early next year.
Many also expect NASCAR’s newest circuits — San Diego and St. Petersburg — to eventually land in the sim.
With iRacing’s close role in NASCAR’s event design, both tracks are seen as near certainties for future updates.
Career Mode, Dirt AI, and System-Level Hopes
Not every wish on the iRacing Wishlist 2026 involves new content.
Many players are equally focused on gameplay improvements — especially the highly anticipated Career Mode, Dirt AI, and new tire model (NTMv10).
Other system-level hopes include:
- A DirectX 12 graphics engine for better performance.
- Improved force feedback calibration tools.
- Phase 2 of the Oval Dynamic Track refresh.
- Expanded AI Championships with save and progression features.
These systems don’t have the visual flair of a new car or track, but they’re vital for long-term realism and replayability.
What iRacing’s Wishlist Tells Us About the Future
The 2026 iRacing Wishlist highlights two clear priorities:
(1) expanding international variety and (2) strengthening grassroots motorsport.
From the streets of Adelaide to the bullrings of the Midwest, players want more diversity — both in what they race and how they experience it.
If even a fraction of this list becomes reality, 2026 could be one of iRacing’s biggest years yet.
