The Best Cars to Build Good Habits in iRacing
Picking the right iRacing beginner car sets the foundation for everything that comes after. Here is what the community consistently recommends by discipline and why.
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What New iRacers Actually Struggle With
The iRacing tutorials cover the basics. What they don’t cover is what actually trips up new sim racers in real sessions. Here’s an honest breakdown of the real learning curve.
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26 Free Races You Can Run in iRacing This Week
Season 3 Week 4 has 26 iRacing free races on offer this week, covering road, oval, dirt, and rallycross disciplines. Here are every series, the cars involved, and how to find them in the member site.
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The iRacing Oval Ladder: D to A Class
The iRacing oval ladder from D to A class: which series to run, what you will learn, and how to progress efficiently from Street Stock to Cup.
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Cosworth Pi Toolbox Plus Free Trial Now Live for iRacing
Cosworth Pi Toolbox Plus is free for all iRacing members for 14 days starting June 26. The trial covers every GT3 and GTP car and includes four new analysis tools including tyre energy tracking and real-time stint strategy.
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Bobby Zalenski Wins 2026 eNASCAR Season Opener at Charlotte
Bobby Zalenski opened the 2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series with a dominant win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, claiming his 19th career series victory in a caution-free season opener.
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Does iRacing Get Better? Here’s What Happens After the First Month
If the first few weeks of iRacing have left you wondering whether it was worth the cost, you are not alone. Here is what most drivers experience in the months after signing up, and when things actually start to click.
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How to Get Out of Rookies (Without Cheating Yourself)
Getting out of iRacing Rookies isn’t about pit-starts or SR farming—it’s about clean pace. This guide gives you a weekly plan, qualifying habits, Lap-1 survival strategy, and simple drills so you promote naturally and arrive competitive in D/C/B.
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The Best iRacing Dirt Oval Tracks to Learn On
New to dirt racing in iRacing? This guide covers the best dirt ovals to learn on — from free beginner tracks like USA Speedway to advanced staples like Eldora, Charlotte, and Lernerville — plus practical tips for developing throttle control and consistency.
