The iRacing Aston Martin Valkyrie could be the next major addition to the sim’s growing prototype lineup. While not yet confirmed, community speculation points to Aston Martin’s stunning Valkyrie AMR-LMH entering development under iRacing’s ongoing partnership with the manufacturer. This rumor began shortly after iRacing announced an expanded collaboration with Aston Martin in August. That…
After months of hints and screenshots, iRacing finally confirms that the iRacing Miami International Autodrome will release in the December 2025 build.This announcement ends nearly a year of rumors and fan speculation. It also confirms that iRacing’s first modern Formula 1 street circuit is almost ready to hit the sim. Developers say the project has…
The iRacing INDYCAR Hybrid Update won’t arrive in the September 2025 build.Developers confirm that the project is taking longer than expected as the team fine-tunes energy recovery and deployment behavior. The feature is now set to release in a later build once testing and performance checks are complete. According to the latest blog post, the…
The iRacing Aston Martin partnership is officially expanding. In the August 2025 development update, iRacing confirms a new multi-car collaboration with Aston Martin that begins with the recently announced Vantage GT3 EVO. Developers say this is just the start of a broader lineup of Aston Martin race cars set to arrive in future builds. According…
The iRacing NTMv10 tire model is entering its final round of internal testing.In the August 2025 development update, iRacing confirms that the new physics system is almost complete after more than a year of work. Developers say NTMv10 will deliver major upgrades to tire heat simulation, force feedback, and overall car feel. This project is…
The iRacing DX12 Graphics Engine is now nearing completion. In the August 2025 development blog, iRacing showcases new shadow rendering technology and improved environmental lighting, marking one of the final steps before public release. Developers describe the update as the most advanced visual system ever built for the sim. This latest progress focuses on finishing…
The iRacing INDYCAR Hybrid system is officially in development.In the May 2025 update, iRacing confirms that its physics and engineering teams have started building the hybrid architecture used in the current NTT INDYCAR Series. The feature will model the hybrid unit’s manual deployment system, giving drivers control over power boosts during races. This hybrid update…
The iRacing DX12 Lighting system is beginning to take shape. In the February development blog, iRacing shares the first images of its completely rebuilt lighting and sky model running inside the new DirectX 12 engine. The results show a striking leap in color accuracy, light behavior, and atmosphere simulation. Developers describe the update as a…
The iRacing Adelaide Street Circuit is one step closer to release. During a recent trip to Australia, iRacing’s scanning team completed a full laser capture of the iconic downtown course. Developers confirm that the crew collected hundreds of millions of data points across the entire 3.2 km layout, including elevation, curb detail, and building geometry….
The iRacing NTMv10 tire model has been teased in the latest development blog, giving fans an early look at what could be the sim’s most advanced tire system to date. Several screenshots reveal testing tools, contact patch heat maps, and new data visualizations used by the physics team to fine-tune the next-generation model. Executive Producer…
First Look at iRacing’s DX12 Prototype The iRacing DX12 Engine is starting to take shape. In a behind-the-scenes developer update, iRacing shares early footage of its new DirectX 12 graphics engine successfully loading cars, tracks, and textures for the first time. This milestone confirms that the project has moved from concept to a functional testing…
iRacing officially announces that the iRacing Adelaide Street Circuit is in development. The reveal adds one of Australia’s most historic city circuits to the sim’s growing collection of international venues. According to iRacing, scanning is already scheduled and production work has begun. The track is expected to arrive in a future build following testing and…
The iRacing NTMv10 tire model is now officially in development. In the latest dev blog, Executive Producer Greg Hill confirms that the physics team has begun work on a completely new tire architecture. This upgrade aims to improve contact patch modeling, heat buildup, and overall handling across every car class. Hill describes the project as…
The iRacing DX12 Graphics Engine is now officially in development.In the May 2024 dev blog, iRacing confirms that its rendering team has begun building a new graphics engine powered by DirectX 12. The update promises better performance, modern lighting, and smoother frame rates across all hardware. This new system represents the biggest visual overhaul in…
Fresh rumors are spreading through the sim-racing community that the iRacing Lucas Oil Off Road track has been scanned. Posts on community forums claim iRacing staff were recently seen collecting data at the Lucas Oil Speedway complex in Wheatland, Missouri. While iRacing has not made an official announcement, the timing lines up with the studio’s…