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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St. Petersburg Grand Prix Is Now Available in iRacing
The St. Petersburg Grand Prix is officially live in iRacing as part of the 2026 Season 2 build, and it arrives fresh off hosting both INDYCAR and the NASCAR Truck Series in real life.
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NASCAR Truck RAM Is Now in iRacing
The NASCAR Truck RAM is officially live in iRacing, completing the return of the RAM brand to NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series after a 15-year absence.
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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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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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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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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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Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) Launch: The New One-Make Standard
The Porsche 911 Cup 992.2 iRacing launch has officially transformed the landscape of one-make racing on the service. Released as the flagship content for 2026 Season 1, the 992.2 has immediately set a new benchmark for mechanical feel and aerodynamic precision. While it replaces the 992.1 in the premier series, it carries forward the “unfiltered”…
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NASCAR Cup (Gen 4 – 2003): Official Release
iRacing added the NASCAR Cup Gen 4 cars — the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Ford Taurus — in March 2023 (2023 Season 2 build). This marked the arrival of an iconic era in NASCAR history, when horsepower was unrestricted, aerodynamics were evolving rapidly, and stock car racing was arguably at its most raw and…
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Refreshed Street Stock Cars Coming to iRacing
iRacing announced a major refresh to one of its most iconic entry-level cars: the Street Stock. For years, rookies on the oval ladder have cut their teeth in the original model. Now, the Street Stock lineup is expanding with multiple refreshed versions, featuring updated bodywork, improved visuals, and physics tuned to modern standards. The goal…
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Ray FF1600 iRacing Release: New Free Open-Wheel Car Arrives
The Ray FF1600 iRacing release is officially here. Joining the base content library for free, this Formula Ford machine is set to redefine rookie open-wheel racing.
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Radical SR10 Launch: Torque Meets Downforce
The Radical SR10 iRacing launch has officially arrived, bringing a new era of turbocharged performance to the sports racer category. As part of the 2022 Season 3 build, the SR10 makes its debut as a modern, high-torque alternative to the legendary SR8. This “extreme track day” machine combines the agility of a lightweight chassis with…
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NASCAR Trucks in iRacing
iRacing updated the NASCAR Truck Series lineup in 2022 Season 3 (June 2022), introducing the current-generation models: These replaced the outgoing truck models that had been in iRacing for years, aligning the sim with NASCAR’s real-world 2022 refresh. The update brought modern body styles, improved aerodynamics, and physics tuned to match contemporary racing. The new…
