The iRacing Knoxville Nationals 2026, presented by SimpleTire, is running this week with World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Cars at Knoxville Raceway. Here is the full breakdown of entry requirements, the heat race format, the Alphabet Soup bracket, and when to catch the broadcast.
iRacing has officially added the Winged Micro Sprint Car, delivering high-downforce, short-wheelbase dirt racing to the sim. This release further develops the Dirt Micro & Midget ladder, giving drivers a fast and twitchy machine that demands smooth throttle inputs and precise weight transfer. What Makes the Winged Micro Unique Where You’ll Race It The Winged…
The Winged Micro Sprint rewards smooth weight transfer. Roll onto the throttle gradually and let the right-rear tire dig in without spinning. Patience on corner exit keeps momentum alive and prevents costly wheelspin. Difficulty & Who It’s For Beginner drivers will find the Winged Micro forgiving enough to learn dirt racing fundamentals—line choice, throttle control,…
The iRacing Winged Micro Sprint Car may be one of the smallest dirt cars on the service, but it packs an oversized punch when it comes to excitement. With its short wheelbase, powerful top wing, and lightning-fast reactions, it offers a blend of approachability for new drivers and depth for veterans chasing every last tenth….
The Dirt Micro Sprint Car – Non-Winged is a raw, thrilling machine built for dirt bullrings, and in iRacing it looks just as intense as it drives. Below is a visual showcase that highlights the car’s detail, its presence on track, and the energy of short-track dirt racing. A look at the Dirt Micro Sprint…
The Dirt Micro Sprint Car – Non-Winged is one of iRacing’s most exciting grassroots machines. With its lightweight build and ~160 HP engine, the car demands precision and smooth inputs. For new drivers, it can feel twitchy and unpredictable at first—but with the right setup adjustments and driving habits, you’ll quickly unlock its potential. Start…
iRacing, the renowned online racing simulation platform, is proud to announce the completion of its Dirt Racing Refresh project, delivering a series of comprehensive updates and improvements to the dirt racing experience. This ambitious undertaking involved a dedicated focus group consisting of developers, vehicle dynamicists, and testers who meticulously examined every aspect of iRacing’s dirt…
iRacing, the popular online racing simulation platform, has announced the launch of Lincoln Speedway, a new track available for drivers to race on. Located in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, the 3/8-mile oval track has a rich history in American short track racing and has hosted numerous events over the years. It is known for its high-banked turns…
iRacing Dirt Road users will have an expanded path through public events and the opportunity to earn Class A licenses for the first time beginning with 2021 Season 3. The new Dirt Road ladder will introduce additional rallycross and off-road truck series, while also adding the brand new Volkswagen Beetle Lite to iRacing Rallycross competition….
The Dirt Sprint Cars in iRacing have received a major upgrade with the addition of the New Damage Model (NDM). This update, introduced in the 2023 Season 2 build, brings a new level of realism to one of dirt racing’s most popular classes, including the 360 Sprint Car. With the NDM, wheel-to-wheel contact, wall impacts,…
The New Damage Model (NDM) has been enabled for all Dirt Sprint Cars in iRacing, bringing one of the most popular dirt racing classes closer than ever to its real-world counterpart. This update applies to the full Sprint Car lineup, including the 305, 360, and 410, and transforms how these high-powered machines respond to contact…
iRacing officially releases the Dirt 360 Sprint Car on June 6, 2017, bringing another cornerstone machine to its dirt oval lineup. This car gives members access to one of the most competitive and widely raced Sprint Car divisions in real-world dirt racing. The 360 Sprint Car arrives as part of iRacing’s expansion into dirt racing,…
The Dirt 360 Sprint Car in iRacing is one of the most exciting yet challenging machines on dirt. With its explosive horsepower-to-weight ratio and twitchy handling, it rewards precision while punishing over-aggression. For beginners stepping up from the 305 Sprint Car or exploring dirt racing for the first time, learning the basics of throttle control,…
iRacing officially releases the World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Car on May 30, 2017, bringing one of dirt racing’s most iconic machines to the sim. As the top tier of winged Sprint Car racing, the 410 immediately becomes a centerpiece of iRacing’s dirt oval expansion. The 410 Sprint Car is the pinnacle of dirt oval…
The World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Car represents the very top level of winged Sprint Car racing in iRacing. With blistering speed, unmatched horsepower, and an unforgiving chassis, it is the ultimate challenge for dirt oval drivers. The 410 sits at the peak of the Sprint Car ladder, above the 305 and 360, and is…
The World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Car is the top tier of dirt oval racing in iRacing, and it lives up to its reputation as one of the most challenging cars in the sim. With nearly 900 horsepower under the hood and a chassis weighing under 1,400 pounds, the 410 is explosively fast, brutally unforgiving,…
The World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Car is one of the most iconic dirt oval machines in iRacing, and few cars capture the thrill of raw horsepower and high-speed intensity quite like it. With its towering wing, aggressive stance, and explosive acceleration, the 410 is a fan favorite on tracks ranging from tight bullrings to…
Tony Gardener posted this about iRacing working toward creating a Dirt License to go along with Oval and Road licenses in the future. Post: Let me try and update you but it is a little complicated. We actually are working on creating new license types like dirt and in fact are actively working towards that….
iRacing met up with Kasey Kahne down in Texas for the annual Texas Outlaws Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. They talked with him about his love for dirt racing, and his thoughts on iRacing’s new dirt racing feature.
iRacing.com today announced plans to add Volusia Speedway Park to its catalog of nearly 100 laser-scanned digital race tracks. Together with Eldora and Williams Grove speedways, the Florida half-mile will be included in the popular online motorsports service’s introduction of its new dirt racing feature later this year. Known as “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile,” Volusia…