How to Improve Your iRating Past 5,400
Getting to 5,400 iRating takes real skill. Getting past it takes a few specific changes to how you drive, how you set up your wheel, and how you think about the hobby.
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Best Sim Racing Wheels for iRacing in 2026
Your wheel is the single most important piece of hardware in your sim racing setup. It is your connection to the car, and the quality of that connection directly affects how fast you can go and how much fun you have getting there. Choosing the right wheel for iRacing in 2026 means understanding the tiers,…
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Why iRacing Feels Like 60hz With Overlays On
If iRacing feels like 60hz the moment you turn on SimHub, here are the three causes and exactly how to fix each one.
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irDashies: Free Open-Source Overlays for iRacing
irDashies is a free, open-source iRacing overlay with 20+ real-time widgets for standings, fuel strategy, proximity alerts, and streaming support. Here is what it does.
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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.
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iRacing Indianapolis 500 2026: How to Qualify, Race Strategy, and What to Expect
The iRacing Indianapolis 500 is one of the biggest special events on the platform. Here is how the event works, how to set up the IR-18, and what to know before race day.
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iRacing Creventic Endurance Series Returns for 2026: Season Preview
The iRacing Creventic Endurance Series is back for a fifth year. Here is what is on the 2026 calendar, including the 24-hour finale at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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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 considered fastest at a given track or season. But many drivers stick with one GT3 they love, regardless of balance of performance shifts. That raises an important question: does car choice actually limit how high…
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iRacing Majors 24 Le Mans: Complete Race Guide
The 2026 Majors 24 runs 24 hours at Le Mans with GTP, LMP2, and GT3. Registration opens May 1. Here’s the full event breakdown.
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SimHub Setup Guide for iRacing
SimHub is the go-to app for custom dashboards and hardware integration in iRacing. This setup guide covers installation, connecting to iRacing, dashboard overlays, and motion/haptics configuration.
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Best iRacing Overlays in 2026
From Crew Chief to SimHub to Trading Paints, here are the best iRacing overlays in 2026, with honest picks on who each tool is actually for.
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Crew Chief for iRacing: The Complete Setup Guide
Crew Chief is the most widely used companion app in iRacing. This setup guide covers installation, configuration, voice commands, and every setting that matters for iRacing.
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iRacing’s Spark Engine Explained: What It Is and What It Will Change
iRacing is building Spark, a bespoke graphics engine built from scratch for sim racing. Here’s what it is, what it will change, and where development stands.
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How to Learn a New Track Fast in iRacing
Learning a new track in iRacing quickly comes down to method more than natural talent. Here is how to cut your learning curve from the very first lap.
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How to Get Started in iRacing’s DTM Series
Round 1 at the Red Bull Ring is almost here. This guide covers the format, car choices, pit strategy, and everything you need to prepare for the iRacing DTM Series.
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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.
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iRacing Is Building the NASCAR San Diego Street Circuit
iRacing is building the NASCAR San Diego Street Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, with a June 2026 release target to line up with the real-world race weekend.
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How to Set Up Force Feedback in iRacing: A Coach’s Guide
Good force feedback in iRacing is not about maximum strength. Here is a coach’s breakdown of wheel settings, linear mode, and per-car tuning for better feel and faster laps.
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How to Avoid Green Flag Wrecks on Short Track Ovals in iRacing
Short track oval racing in iRacing can feel like survival mode — especially when half the field spins before Turn 1. Here’s how to stay calm, stay clean, and avoid becoming part of the chaos when the green flag drops.
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2026 Sebring 12 Hour: Full Preview and Initial BOP Breakdown
The 2026 iRacing Sebring 12 Hour powered by VCO runs March 27-29. Here is everything you need to know: race details, session schedule, full initial BOP tables, and a breakdown of who has the edge in each class.
