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…
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Official: Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) Confirmed for Season 1
The Porsche 911 Cup 992.2 iRacing official announcement has arrived, confirming that the 2026 Season 1 update will be headlined by the newest evolution of the world’s most successful one-make race car. As the real-world Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup transitions to the facelifted 992.2 chassis, iRacing has moved in lockstep to bring the 512-horsepower machine…
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iRacingStats Launches New “Race Week Recaps” Tool
iRacingStats.net has introduced a new “Race Week Recaps” section that provides weekly summaries of iRacing’s official races — revealing participation trends, most-used tracks, and global stats across the sim. It’s the latest addition to one of iRacing’s most useful community data sites.
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iRacing Arcade Confirmed for December 2 Launch, Consoles in Spring 2026
The long-rumored iRacing Arcade is officially on the way — launching December 2 on PC with console versions to follow in Spring 2026. The new title blends classic iRacing realism with colorful visuals, base-building gameplay, and a lighter, more accessible racing experience.
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iRacing Arcade Demo Now Available on PC
The iRacing Arcade demo is now live on Steam, giving players an early look at this new third-person racing game from Original Fire Games and iRacing. The full release is scheduled for December 2, 2025, but fans can already test-drive the game today. ALSO SEE:➡️iRacing Arcade: Everything You Want to Know➡️iRacing Arcade on Steam A…
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The Legacy of the FR500S – A Sim Racing Cult Classic
The Ford Mustang FR500S iRacing legacy is a story of endurance. For over 15 years, this car was the definitive “bridge” car for road racers, teaching thousands of drivers how to manage a heavy V8 before moving into GT3. While the modern Mustang GT4 has officially taken over the Mustang Skip Barber Challenge as of…
