iRacing Is Upgrading to AWS Global Accelerator for Season 3
iRacing is rolling out AWS Global Accelerator with Season 3 to reduce jitter and latency for drivers worldwide. Here is what it does and who benefits most.
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iRacing Season 3 Brings Dirt AI and AI Heat Racing to the Sim
iRacing Season 3 2026 adds Dirt AI and a full AI Heat Racing format, the biggest expansion of AI capabilities for dirt oval racing yet. Here is what each feature does.
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iRacing Career Mode Is Coming and a Full Deep-Dive Preview Is Next
iRacing has officially confirmed Career Mode is in active development, with a dedicated feature preview coming in the next developer update. Here is what the announcement tells us and why it matters.
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iRacing Is Rescanning Laguna Seca From the Ground Up in Season 3
iRacing Season 3 2026 brings a full ground-up rescan of Laguna Seca. The existing version has been in the iRacing library for years. It has been a constant in road racing series across the platform. The rescan replaces it entirely with a high-resolution capture. Laguna Seca now matches the newer track builds iRacing has released…
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The BMW M2 Racing Is Coming to iRacing in Season 3 and It Is Free
The BMW M2 Racing arrives in iRacing Season 3 as free base content, replacing the M2 CS Racing. Here is what the new car adds and why the free pricing matters for the community.
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iRacing Is Getting a Real NASCAR Street Circuit at Naval Base Coronado in Season 3
iRacing is adding the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado to Season 3, and the sim version will be available before the real-world NASCAR race takes place. Here is what we know about the track.
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iRacing Season 3 2026: Every Car, Track, and Feature Announced in the May Dev Update
iRacing Season 3 2026 dropped on May 28 with one of the most content-heavy build announcements the sim has seen in years. Written by Greg Hill, the update covers new cars, new tracks, new features, and a series of long-requested improvements. Here is a full breakdown of everything announced for iRacing Season 3 2026. Also…
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iRacing’s INDY NXT Series: What It Is and How to Race It
iRacing launched the INDY NXT Series in early 2026 with a limited timeslot format and open setups to fix the thin grid problem that has held open wheel racing back on the platform. Here is what you need to know.
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Will iRacing Ever Get a Full BTCC Series?
The iRacing community keeps asking the same question: will there ever be an official BTCC series in the sim? Here is where things stand, what iRacing already has, and why a full license is more complicated than it sounds.
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Elgato Stream Deck for iRacing: Setup and Best Uses
The Elgato Stream Deck works with iRacing as a button box, and the free iRaceDeck plugin adds 250+ pre-made shortcuts plus live telemetry display. Here is how to set it up.
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Garage 61 Now Has Live Timing: What It Does and Why Endurance Racers Should Know
Garage 61 is one of the main third-party tools for iRacing endurance racing. The platform recently added live timing, which lets teams and crew chiefs track every car on track in real time without switching to a separate broadcast or overlay tool. Also See: iRacing Endurance Team Guide What Garage 61 Is Garage 61 is…
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Why the Cadillac GTP Loses Speed on Straights in iRacing
The Cadillac V-Series.R GTP loses noticeable speed on long straights compared to the BMW and Porsche. Here is what the community thinks is causing it and what you can adjust in your setup.
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Best Sim Racing Wheels for iRacing in 2026
Finding the best sim racing wheels for iRacing can feel overwhelming with so many options on the market in 2026. Whether you are just getting started or upgrading from an old belt-driven wheel, the right wheelbase transforms how iRacing feels under your hands. In this guide, we break down every tier from budget-friendly entry points…
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Is the GTP Balance of Performance in iRacing Actually Fair?
The iRacing GTP BOP system is supposed to be the great equalizer. In GTP racing, where manufacturers bring wildly different aero philosophies, engine layouts, and hybrid systems to the table, Balance of Performance exists to make sure no single car dominates on raw engineering alone. The idea is simple: level the playing field so driver…
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Best CPU and GPU for iRacing on 1440p Triple Monitors
Running iRacing on 1440p triple monitors is demanding on both CPU and GPU. Here is what hardware to choose and why the balance between the two matters for sim racing.
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iRacing Is Now Available on Apple Vision Pro
iRacing launched on Apple Vision Pro via NVIDIA CloudXR streaming, blending your physical rig with the virtual cockpit in a mixed reality experience unlike any sim racing setup before it.
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Does iRacing Get Better? Here’s What Happens After the First Month
If the first few weeks of iRacing have left you wondering whether it was worth the cost, you are not alone. Here is what most drivers experience in the months after signing up, and when things actually start to click.
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The GR86 Is iRacing’s Most Popular Car, So Why Doesn’t It Have a Real Series?
The Toyota GR86 is one of iRacing’s most popular cars, but it has no competitive home above C license. Here is why the community wants that to change.
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Best Button Boxes for iRacing in 2026
Once you decide a button box belongs on your rig, the next question is which one to buy. The best button boxes for iRacing in 2026 range from simple $50 USB panels to premium $400+ units with built-in displays. In this guide, we rank the top options across every budget, break down their features, and…
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iRacing Pit Window Strategy: Early or Late in GT Sprint Races
In a 40-minute iRacing GT Sprint or IMSA race, pitting late is usually the right call. However, there are real situations where an early stop wins you positions. Here is how to read the pit window.
