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Next Build 2026 Season 3 Targeting June 2026

Mastering the Wet Line in iRacing

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…

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Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series Is Back for 2026

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.

eNASCAR College iRacing Series Expands to 8 Tournaments in 2026-27

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.

Does Car Choice Really Matter in iRacing GT3?

When it comes to GT3 racing in iRacing, the conversation often circles back to meta cars — whichever manufacturer is…
Why Monza Can Be Chaos in iRacing

Monza is one of the most iconic circuits in motorsport history. It’s fast, it’s legendary, and it’s a fan favorite…
iRacing Week 13 Returns: Full 2026 Season 1 Schedule

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.
The Most Wanted Content in iRacing

As iRacing’s 2026 Season 1 build approaches, the community has spoken loudly about what it wants next.Every forum thread, poll,…

How to Race Clean in iRacing

Racing clean in iRacing is about more than avoiding contact. Here is a practical guide to the habits, mindset, and techniques that protect your Safety Rating race after race.

Why Is GTP So Hard to Balance in iRacing?

The GTP class in iRacing has a balance of performance problem the community keeps coming back to. Here is why it is so difficult to solve.

Porsche Esports Supercup 2026 Now Opens Path to Real Racing

The 2026 Porsche Esports Supercup introduces a new pathway to real-world motorsport, with the World Championship winner earning support to race for Porsche in real life. The Global Open Qualifier starts May 13.

iRacing Low Downforce Setup: Lap Time vs Straight Speed

The fastest lap time and the most defensible race setup are not always the same thing. Here is when to go low downforce in iRacing and when to stay high.

What Is Smurfing in iRacing and Can You Report It?

If you have ever been outclassed in a lower split by someone who clearly does not belong there, you have probably run into a smurf. Here is what smurfing in iRacing looks like, how to report it, and what enforcement actually does.

Aston Martin Vantage AMR-LMH GTP Is Coming to iRacing

iRacing confirmed the Aston Martin Vantage AMR-LMH GTP is in development with Multimatic providing the full dataset.

Is the Caterham Seven iRacing’s Next Entry-Level Car?

iRacing confirmed a new entry-level car is coming. After the Caterham Seven appeared in iRacing Arcade, the community is connecting dots.
The iRacing Open-Wheel Ladder: The Ray FF1600’s Vital Role

Career path guide explaining why the Ray FF1600 is the most important step for aspiring sim racers.

How Long Does It Really Take to Learn the Nürburgring in iRacing?

From 20 hours to 200 laps, every iRacer has a different Nordschleife story. Here is what the community says about learning timelines, key milestones, and the corners that take longest to click.

Winchester Speedway Is Coming to iRacing. Here’s What Makes It Special.

Winchester Speedway is back in iRacing development. With 37-degree banking and history dating to 1914, here’s why it’s one of the most anticipated additions to the sim.
St. Petersburg Grand Prix: Corner by Corner Breakdown

A complete corner-by-corner guide to the St. Petersburg Grand Prix: braking points, racing lines, passing zones, and where most drivers get into trouble.