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.
Getting out of iRacing Rookies isn’t about pit-starts or SR farming—it’s about clean pace. This guide gives you a weekly plan, qualifying habits, Lap-1 survival strategy, and simple drills so you promote naturally and arrive competitive in D/C/B.
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.
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.
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.
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.
iRacing rebuilt Barber Motorsports Park from scratch using new laser scan data, capturing the track’s 2024 repave, updated runoff areas, and facility changes.
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.
Luke McKeown claimed the 2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series title at Laguna Seca as rival Michele Costantini was disqualified on the opening lap. Alessandro Bico won the race.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rain in iRacing has split the community — some see it as a test of skill, others as SR’s worst enemy. This guide explains why wet races feel unpredictable, how to survive them, and how to finally make rain racing click at tracks like Red Bull Ring.
New to endurance racing in iRacing? Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to setting up your team, performing driver swaps, managing pit stops, and understanding fair share rules — everything you need to finish your first endurance race with confidence.
iRacing Arcade launches on Steam March 3 for $24.99. Here’s what the arcade-style racer from iRacing Studios includes, what the community is saying about the demo, and whether it’s worth your time.
New to dirt racing in iRacing? This guide covers the best dirt ovals to learn on — from free beginner tracks like USA Speedway to advanced staples like Eldora, Charlotte, and Lernerville — plus practical tips for developing throttle control and consistency.
Safety Rating feels unfair when other people wreck into you. Here’s how to flip the script: treat SR as a defensive driving score, change your lap-one choices, and use longer races to rank up fast.
As iRacing’s 2026 Season 1 build approaches, the community has spoken loudly about what it wants next.Every forum thread, poll, and Reddit post seems to orbit the same dream list — more street circuits, more short tracks, and long-awaited car updates. The iRacing Wishlist 2026 has taken shape from months of community chatter, developer hints,…
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