2026 Season 2 Initial Release Notes [2026.03.09.03]
The full official release notes for iRacing’s 2026 Season 2 build, posted March 10, 2026.
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Barber Motorsports Park Has Been Fully Rebuilt in iRacing Season 2
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.
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St. Petersburg Grand Prix: Track Overview
A full look at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix — the real-world history, the circuit layout, and what to expect when you first roll out on the streets of St. Pete.
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Everything New in iRacing 2026 Season 2
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.
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iRacing Is Collaborating with Microsoft Research on AI Driver Coaching
iRacing is building AI driver coaching natively into the sim through a Microsoft Research collaboration using a Large Action Model, currently in the integration phase.
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Here’s Everything Coming in iRacing’s Season 2 Update
iRacing just dropped the full Season 2 release notes and there’s a lot to unpack. Here’s every major thing coming in the March build.
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iRacing’s New Graphics Engine ‘Spark’ Is On Schedule
iRacing’s Spark graphics engine has completed its vertical slice milestone and is now in production, with night lighting identified as the next priority and described as transformative.
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Langley Speedway | Lanier National Speedway | Long Beach | Red Bull Ring | Sebring International Raceway | USA International Speedway
Six iRacing Tracks Are Getting Visual Upgrades in Season 2
iRacing is delivering visual upgrades to Long Beach, Sebring, Red Bull Ring, and three short ovals in Season 2, with treatments ranging from 3D kerbs to full art overhauls.
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iRacing’s Oval Physics Are Getting a Rubber and Drafting Overhaul in Season 2
iRacing is updating oval rubber behavior and the NASCAR O’Reilly Series drafting model in Season 2, with CFD-based side-drafting improvements and refined rubber buildup.
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iRacing Season 2 Is Bringing Big HUD Upgrades
iRacing Season 2 introduces HUD Layout Profiles, a Visual Spotter for single-monitor users, a Throttle/Brake Timeline, and new Session Rules and Session Info widgets.
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The Lotus 49 Is Getting Rain Capability and a New Tire Model in Season 2
The Lotus 49 gets rain capability and an updated tire model in iRacing Season 2, using a period-correct all-weather tire rather than a modern dedicated wet compound.
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iRacing’s GTE and TCR Classes Are Getting a Major Physics Overhaul in Season 2
iRacing is rebuilding the GTE and TCR classes from the ground up in Season 2, with all five GTE cars updated and the entire TCR lineup rebuilt with new physics and full rain capability.
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Barber Motorsports Park Gets a Ground-Up Rebuild in iRacing
iRacing rebuilt Barber Motorsports Park from scratch using new laser scan data, capturing the track’s 2024 repave, updated runoff areas, and facility changes.
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St. Petersburg Grand Prix Is Joining iRacing in Season 2
St. Petersburg Grand Prix is coming to iRacing in Season 2, bringing the iconic IndyCar street circuit to the sim just after its real-world season opener.
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RAM Truck Is Coming to iRacing’s Craftsman Truck Series
The RAM Truck is joining iRacing’s Craftsman Truck Series in Season 2, potentially completing a four-manufacturer NASCAR Truck grid for the first time in 14 years.
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NASCAR’s San Diego Street Circuit Is Targeted for iRacing in June
iRacing is targeting a June 2026 Season 3 release for the NASCAR San Diego street circuit at Naval Base Coronado, a brand-new event on the 2026 NASCAR Cup schedule.
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Audi RS3 LMS Gen2 TCR Is Coming to iRacing
The Audi RS3 LMS Gen2 TCR is joining iRacing in Season 2, replacing the Gen1 in the Legacy category and arriving alongside a class-wide physics rebuild.
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The 2026 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Gets a Refreshed Body Style in iRacing
iRacing has updated the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to its 2026 NASCAR Cup spec, with a new hood, grille, and rocker panels matching the real car’s carbon performance package.
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iRacing’s February 2026 Development Update: Everything Announced
iRacing’s Season 2 development update covers new cars, new tracks, class-wide physics overhauls for GTE and TCR, major HUD upgrades, and previews of what’s coming later in 2026.
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iRacing GTP Tire Update: Announcement and Vision Tread Details
The iRacing GTP tire update is set to arrive this January as a major overhaul for the premier prototype class. Officially announced by Executive Producer Greg Hill in late December, this update aims to improve the quality of life for GTP drivers ahead of the 2026 iRacing Daytona 24. The changes focus on both physical…
