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.
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iRacing GT4 Trail Braking Guide: How to Get the Car to Rotate
The GT4 doesn’t rotate like a formula car. Here’s how trail braking works differently in GT cars and how to adjust your technique to get the car rotating properly at corner entry.
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How to Race Clean in iRacing
Racing clean in iRacing is about more than avoiding contact. Here is a practical guide to the habits, mindset, and techniques that protect your Safety Rating race after race.
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Why Is GTP So Hard to Balance in iRacing?
The GTP class in iRacing has a balance of performance problem the community keeps coming back to. Here is why it is so difficult to solve.
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Crew Chief App for iRacing: Complete Guide
Crew Chief is the single most useful free app you can add to your iRacing experience. It turns your PC into a race engineer, spotter, and strategist rolled into one. If you have ever finished a race wondering how much fuel you had left, or missed a car diving up the inside because the built-in…
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What Is a Button Box and Do You Need One?
Explore whether a button box is worth adding to your sim racing setup. Learn what these devices do, what they cost, and which iRacing drivers benefit most from dedicated physical controls.
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Porsche Esports Supercup 2026 Now Opens Path to Real Racing
The 2026 Porsche Esports Supercup introduces a new pathway to real-world motorsport, with the World Championship winner earning support to race for Porsche in real life. The Global Open Qualifier starts May 13.
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iRacing Low Downforce Setup: Lap Time vs Straight Speed
The fastest lap time and the most defensible race setup are not always the same thing. Here is when to go low downforce in iRacing and when to stay high.
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iRefined Web: Check Your iRacing Race Queue Without Opening the Sim
iRefined Web shows your iRacing race queue in any browser without opening the sim. A free community tool for checking upcoming sessions fast.
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iRacing Race Start Guide: What the Leader Can and Cannot Do
The race leader controls the pace on a formation lap, but that control has limits. Here is what you need to know about formation lap rules, when incidents are protestable, and how to survive the first lap.
