The Best Cars to Build Good Habits in iRacing
Picking the right iRacing beginner car sets the foundation for everything that comes after. Here is what the community consistently recommends by discipline and why.
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iRacing Arcade Console Launch Hits PS5 and Xbox This Friday
iRacing Arcade arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 21 for $24.99, bringing four new cars and five new circuits. PC players get the same update free.
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How to Handle Frustration in iRacing Endurance Races Without Losing Your Mind (or Your iRating)
Endurance races amplify every frustration. Multiclass chaos, long stints, team mistakes. Here is how to manage the mental game and stay competitive when everything goes sideways.
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How to Use Public Practice in iRacing
iRacing public practice is one of the most underused tools on the platform. This guide covers everything you need to know, from finding sessions to making the most of your time on track.
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Track Titan Adds Video Replays to iRacing Telemetry Tool
Track Titan has launched Video Replays, a feature that auto-records your onboard view and syncs it frame-for-frame with your telemetry data. No OBS setup or file management required.
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iRacing Has No Car Trial System: How to Research Before You Buy
No demos, no refunds, no trial laps. Here is exactly how to research any car before you buy it in iRacing and never make a purchase you regret.
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eNASCAR College iRacing Series Starts September 23
The eNASCAR College iRacing Series 2026-27 season kicks off September 23 at Echo Park. Registration through PlayVS is still open for eligible college students.
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2026 Sim Racing Hardware Spec Sheet for iRacing
A reference spec sheet for sim racing hardware compatible with iRacing in 2026. Covers wheelbases, pedals, cockpits, shifters, and display and PC considerations across all budget tiers, with compatibility data, verified specs, and notes on ecosystem lock-in and the used market.
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The Case for a B-Class ARCA Series in iRacing
The ARCA cars in iRacing are fun to drive but the D-class environment doesn’t do them justice. Here’s why a B-class series following the real ARCA schedule, modeled on NIS, would work.
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iRacing Companion App 3.0 Is Live on iOS and Android
iRacing Companion App 3.0 is live on iOS and Android with automatic data sync, eight languages, and a rebuilt interface across several screens.
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Ailivery Builds Custom iRacing Liveries Without Photoshop
Ailivery is an AI-powered tool that builds custom iRacing liveries through a chat interface. Describe your paint scheme, refine it through conversation, and export a race-ready file without any Photoshop skills.
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How to Drive FWD Cars in iRacing
FWD cars in iRacing require different technique from rear-wheel drive. Here’s how throttle application, trail braking, and setup all shift when you switch to front-wheel drive.
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Why You Keep Spinning in iRacing
Spinning in iRacing usually comes down to which phase of the corner you are in. Learn to diagnose entry, mid-corner, and exit spins and apply the right fix for each one.
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iRacing Tri-Nations Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Opens August 21
The iRacing Tri-Nations Cup is back for its fifth year. Pre-qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps opens August 21, free and open to all eligible drivers from the UK, Australia, and South Africa. Top 10 per nation advance to the September 6 main event at Bathurst and Silverstone.
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Dan Jordan Ran All 84 NASCAR Legends 87 Races at Talladega in One Week
Dan Jordan ran every available NASCAR Legends 87 race at Talladega Superspeedway in iRacing for an entire week, finishing 84 consecutive sessions. The clip pulled nearly 50,000 views on X.
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iRacing Career Mode Confirmed for Season 4
iRacing Career Mode arrives in Season 4 with AI progression ladders, Save Game support, and no iRating impact. Here is every officially confirmed detail ahead of the September launch.
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Why Bass Shakers Are Sim Racing’s Most Underrated Upgrade
Bass shakers are one of the most overlooked upgrades in sim racing. Here is what they are, how they work with iRacing, what they add to the driving experience, and how to get started cheaply.
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Struggling with Racecraft in iRacing? How to Get Better at Wheel-to-Wheel Racing
Fast in practice but struggling once cars are around you? Here is the foundational guide to building real wheel-to-wheel racecraft in iRacing.
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Porsche Esports Supercup Regional Mid-Season Report
Three races down, two to go. Here is where every driver stands in the Porsche Esports Supercup Regional Championships halfway through the qualification season for Spa.
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iRacing FOV: How Monitor Distance Affects Lap Times
Most iRacing drivers run with the wrong FOV and never know it. Here is how your seating distance affects your field of view and what to do about it.
