iRacing Portimao 1000 Guide for August 14 and 15
The iRacing Portimao 1000 runs August 14 and 15. Here is what you need: car classes, minimum license, team rules, and how to find a session that works for your team.
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Does Top Speed Actually Matter for Faster Lap Times in iRacing?
Most iRacing drivers look for faster lap times in the wrong place. This guide explains why top speed is not where time is made in iRacing, and what the corners reveal instead.
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Le Mans Mistakes Most iRacers Make
The Circuit de la Sarthe has a short list of spots where laps and races are lost. Here is where iRacers go wrong at Le Mans and how to fix it.
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iRacing Knoxville Nationals 2026: Entry, Format, and Schedule
The iRacing Knoxville Nationals 2026, presented by SimpleTire, is running this week with World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Cars at Knoxville Raceway. Here is the full breakdown of entry requirements, the heat race format, the Alphabet Soup bracket, and when to catch the broadcast.
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How to Catch the Leader in iRacing Pack Racing
If your tandem keeps losing ground to the leading pack, the problem is usually strategy, not speed. Here is how to organize a cooperative push that actually works in iRacing oval racing.
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iRacing GT3 Meta Car vs. Racing What You Love
The Ford Mustang GT3 has a real lap time edge in iRacing’s GT3 fixed-setup series. Whether you should chase it depends on what you want from sim racing.
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Consistency vs. Outright Pace in iRacing: Which One Actually Matters?
The debate between consistency and outright pace in iRacing comes down to your license class, your rating goals, and which problem you actually have right now.
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Porsche Esports Supercup Regional Standings After Three Races
The Porsche Esports Supercup Regional Championships are three races in across four regions. Here is where every region stands heading into the final two rounds before the September 19 World Championship Series at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Some of iRacing’s Biggest Questions Answered
Some iRacing questions get answered once and stick. Others get debated in every forum for years without a satisfying conclusion. These are the ones worth paying attention to.
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Corsair Buys Trak Racer, Making Fanatec a Full Rig Brand
Corsair Gaming has acquired Trak Racer, adding cockpits, seats, and motion systems to the Fanatec ecosystem. Here is what the deal means for sim racers.
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Vicente Salas Wins eNASCAR Race 8 at Richmond to Lock In His Playoff Spot
Vicente Salas dominated eNASCAR Race 8 at Richmond Raceway, leading 69 of 72 laps to hold off Quentin Warman and clinch his 2026 playoff spot.
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Are Load Cell Pedals Worth It for iRacing? Here’s What the Community Actually Says
Load cell pedals measure force instead of travel, and that single change affects your iRacing braking more than almost any other hardware upgrade. Here is what actually changes when you switch.
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Keep Your iRacing Spotter Active During Team Races
iRacing automatically mutes your in-sim spotter the moment a live teammate takes over the spotter zone. Here is how to keep your spotter active and useful during team races.
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SensitHaptics MTC-P Extreme 2: Seat Haptics for Sim Racing
SensitHaptics makes the MTC-P Extreme 2, a 14-actuator seat haptics insert that delivers chassis-level feedback through your seat in sim racing. Here is what it does and who it is for.
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Why iRacing Works as a Mental Health Reset
Sim racing mental health benefits come from the total concentration iRacing demands. Here is why getting in the car is one of the best ways to clear your head after a tough day.
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Is iRacing Too Hard for Casual Racers?
iRacing has a reputation for being tough on new drivers, but casual racers can find their footing if they know where to look. Here’s both sides of the debate and what actually works.
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Will iRacing Add the DC Street Circuit for the Freedom 250?
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix runs on the National Mall in three weeks. iRacing doesn’t have the DC street circuit. Here’s what that could mean for the sim.
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iRacing IMSA Endurance Fuel and Tire Rules in Season 3
iRacing Season 3 updated IMSA-licensed series with mandatory minimum stop times, simultaneous tire and fuel service, and revised fuel burn rates for three GT4 cars. Here is what changed and how to adjust your endurance strategy.
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From A-License to First Win: Goal Progression in iRacing
Turn license gains into win certificates with a step-by-step plan you can actually follow.
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What New iRacers Actually Struggle With
The iRacing tutorials cover the basics. What they don’t cover is what actually trips up new sim racers in real sessions. Here’s an honest breakdown of the real learning curve.
