GTE in the Rain: iRacing Season 2 2026 Setup Guide
GTE cars are rain-capable in iRacing Season 2 2026 for the first time, and the update invalidated every existing setup. Here is what changed and how to build a wet GTE baseline.
GTE cars are rain-capable in iRacing Season 2 2026 for the first time, and the update invalidated every existing setup. Here is what changed and how to build a wet GTE baseline.
iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 Patch 3 brings sweeping BoP changes to GT3, GTE, and GTP, fixes a stability control bug on three GT4 cars, and adds a new ABS highlight to the telemetry widget.
iRacing BoP engine power can now go above 100% in 2026 Season 2 Patch 2. Vehicle weight can also go negative. Here is what changed and why it matters.
iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 Patch 2 is out. Build 2026.04.06.02 brings BoP physics expansion, AI improvements, new telemetry UI options, and a round of car and track fixes.
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.
A new AI feature in iRacing Season 2 automatically simulates and scores the rest of a solo AI race if you leave before it finishes.
iRacing’s NASCAR O’Reilly Series cars have been updated for 2026 with engine, drafting, and rules package changes.
The Lotus 49 received a substantial overhaul in iRacing Season 2, including new rain tires, a full suspension rework, and brake system changes.
The TCR class received a full suite of updates in iRacing Season 2: new tires, engine changes, an 85-liter fuel tank, and handling improvements across the board.
iRacing Season 2 adds four new HUD features: Layout Profiles, a Visual Spotter, a Throttle and Brake Timeline, and two new Widgets. Here’s what they do and how to use them.
iRacing’s GTE class got a substantial overhaul in Season 2, including all-new tires, rain capability, and setup changes that will invalidate most old setups.
Here’s a breakdown of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix configuration available in iRacing and which series and car classes call it home.
iRacing 2026 Season 2 launched on March 17 with two new cars, the Audi RS3 LMS Gen2 TCR and the NASCAR Truck RAM, plus St. Petersburg Grand Prix as a brand-new street circuit.
iRacing Season 2 brings rain racing to four more cars: the Audi RS3 LMS Gen2 TCR, Audi 90 GTO, Lotus 49, and Nissan GTP ZXT.
Lanier National Speedway, Langley Speedway, and USA International Speedway all received full visual overhauls in the iRacing Season 2 build.
iRacing released the official launch video for the St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Watch it here.
The full official release notes for iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 build, posted March 10, 2026.
Barber Motorsports Park has been rebuilt from the ground up in iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 update, with all-new laser scan data and a complete art overhaul. Existing owners get the upgrade for free.
A full look at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix โ the real-world history, the circuit layout, and what to expect when you first roll out on the streets of St. Pete.
Two new cars, a brand new street circuit, a rebuilt track, four new HUD features, and a stack of car class overhauls. Here’s everything in iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 build.