This Week in iRacing | August 12 to August 18, 2025 - iRacing.com

Welcome back to This Week in iRacing, your guide to the daily, even hourly racing that members can get into, based on where their license level is at. There are also some special series that run at specific times that anyone can jump into, with the right credentials, that offer a more meaningful sim racing experience.

Welcome to 2025 Season 3! Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2025 Season 3, Week 9 — from August 12th to August 18th in 2025.

iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS

This week, there are two iRacing Special Events to participate in.

iRACING RACE FOR THE CURE BENEFITING MS SOCIETY

For the fifth consecutive year, iRacing and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will team up for a team racing event for charity. The 5th Annual MS Charity Race Benefiting the National MS Society will head to Lime Rock Park on Wednesday, August 13th with donations accepted from now through the duration of the event HERE. This event is open to solo racers or teams.

This year’s event will be two hours long and feature the GT3 class. As with past events, competitors will have a fast repair to use to complete the event as they organize their own donations, and purchasable advantages for the broadcast race will be available for donations to the National MS Society.

Regarding the broadcast, we are going back to the first year design, and will broadcast whatever split Chad Knaus and Steve Myers end up in… so be ready, because you never know whether you will make the broadcast (8:00 pm ET Wednesday / 00:00 GMT Thursday) or not!

Race Schedule: Thursday, 00:00 GMT; Friday, 00:00 GMT, 03:00 GMT, 10:00 GMT, and 18:00 GMT

For more information on the iRacing Race for the Cure Special Event -> CLICK HERE

iRACING PORTIMAO 1000 PRESENTED BY SIMUCUBE

The next special event for the 2025 calendar, from August 15th to August 17th is the iRacing Portimao 1000. Endurance returns to Portugal with the iRacing Portimão 1000km, featuring a classic multiclass showdown at the Algarve International Circuit. HPD ARX-01c prototypes battle for outright victory while iconic GT1 and GT2 machines fight for class honors across nearly six hours of high-stakes racing. Precision, strategy, and survival will define this tribute to old-school endurance grit.

Race Schedule: Friday, 22:00 GMT; Saturday, 07:00 GMT, 12:00 GMT, and 16:00 GMT; Sunday, 00:00 GMT

For more information on the iRacing Portimao 1000 -> CLICK HERE

For more information on the 2025 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK HERE

WEEKLY RACING SERIES

These are the series that are not confined to the iRacing seasons, that run independently throughout the course of the year and feature some of the most recognizable motorsports racing around. From NASCAR to the Whelen Modifieds, from Formula 1 to INDYCAR, and even some weekly local dirt track racing, iRacing offers many special series to jump in an compete in!

NASCAR iRACING SERIES

Back again in 2025, the NASCAR iRacing Series (Open Setup and Fixed Setup) follows the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for a 36-week racing season. The series visits the tracks on the real-world schedule, utilizing the NASCAR Next Gen Stock Cars from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota.

Week 25 of 36 will take place at Richmond Raceway.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Fixed Schedule: Wednesday, 21:00 GMT; Friday, 01:00 GMT; Saturday, 10:00 GMT and 16:00 GMT; Monday, 01:00 GMT
Open Schedule: Thursday, 01:00 GMT and 19:00 GMT; Saturday, 01:00 GMT; Sunday, 14:00 GMT

For more information on the NASCAR iRacing Series -> CLICK HERE

DIRT 410 SPRINT CAR TOUR

Modeled heavily after real-world events and featuring dozens of America’s top dirt tracks, the Dirt 410 Sprint Car Tour features 37 weeks of championship racing in the Dirt 410 Sprint Car.

Week 26 of 37 will take place at Oswego Speedway – Dirt.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Wednesday 01:00 GMT and 21:00 GMT, Friday 01:00 GMT, Sunday 10:00 GMT

For more information on the Dirt 410 Sprint Car Tour -> CLICK HERE

DIRT SUPER LATE MODEL TOUR

Modeled heavily after real-world events and featuring dozens of America’s top dirt tracks, the Dirt Super Late Model Tour features 39 weeks of championship racing in the Dirt Super Late Model.

Week 28 of 39 will take place at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway – Dirt Track.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Tuesday 21:00 GMT, Thursday 01:00 GMT, Saturday 16:00 GMT, Monday 01:00 GMT

For more information on the Dirt Super Late Model Tour -> CLICK HERE

NASCAR MODIFIED TOUR

Modeled heavily after real-world events and featuring many of America’s top short tracks, the NASCAR Modified Tour features 21 weeks of championship racing in the NASCAR Whelen Tour Modified.

Week 14 of 21 will take place at Richmond Raceway.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Thursday 01:00 GMT, Thursday 19:00 GMT, Saturday 01:00 GMT, Sunday 14:00 GMT

For more information on the NASCAR Modified Tour -> CLICK HERE

WEEKLY SERIES OFF THIS WEEK:

INDYCAR iRacing Series | Next Race (#15 of 16) at The Milwaukee Mile (iRacing Season 3, Week 10)
iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Championship | Next Race (#6 of 9) at Nürburgring Combined – Gesamtstrecke VLN (iRacing Season 3, Week 10)
Super Late Model Tour | Next Race (#15 of 23) at Oxford Plains Speedway (iRacing Season 3, Week 10)
iRacing Grand Prix Tour | Next Race (#15 of 24) at Circuit Zandvoort – Grand Prix (iRacing Season 3, Week 11)
iRacing Vintage Grand Prix Tour | Next Race (#11 of 16) at Red Bull Ring – Grand Prix (iRacing Season 3, Week 11)
iRacing CREVENTIC Endurance Series | Next Race (#5 of 5) at Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya – Grand Prix (iRacing Season 4, Week 5)

For more information on the INDYCAR iRacing Series -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Championship -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the Super Late Model Tour -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the iRacing Grand Prix Tour -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the iRacing Vintage Grand Prix Tour -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the iRacing CREVENTIC Endurance Series -> CLICK HERE

SPECIAL DAILY RACING SERIES

Of course, we are always racing something at iRacing.

Whether you’re an oval specialist, running in every NASCAR series we offer, or if you enjoy getting in your favorite tin-top or open wheel machine to make laps at some of the most historic race tracks out there, there is always something to jump in and wheel. These are a collection of our special curated hourly series, from the serious ones that can qualify you for top level eSports like the MOZA F4 Regionals, as well as the fun ones like Draft Master, where there’s packed up Superspeedway racing that anyone can win every hour.

FIA F4 ESPORTS REGIONAL TOURS

The Regional editions of the FIA F4 Esports Series returns returns in 2025 Season 3. All series will have racing every 30 minutes at :00 and :30 after.

In 2025 Season 3, these series will be utilized for qualification for the 2025 FIA F4 Global Esports Championship presented by MOZA. The top 10 eligible drivers in championship standings across each of the Regional Tour series will be invited to compete in the Championship. In order to be eligible for an invitation to the Championship Series, drivers must provide the proper identification from the region they intend to represent, either with a Passport or ID card.

Week 9 Schedule:

Americas: Barber Motorsports Park – Full Course
Asia-Pacific: Fuji International Speedway – Grand Prix
Europe: Donington Park Racing Circuit – Grand Prix

For more information on the 2025 FIA F4 Global Esports Championship presented by MOZA -> CLICK HERE

RING MEISTER RICMOTECH SERIES

Two of the more unique daily racing series on iRacing are the Ring Meister Ricmotech Series and the Draft Master Challenge by SIMAGIC Series, where the cars change every week as opposed to the tracks. The setups are fixed in both series, which means it’s all about jumping in and racing the combination at hand.

The Ring Meister Ricmotech Series (Races on every hour on the hour | Qualifying every hour at :30) takes place at the Nürburgring Nordschleife – Industriefahrten and cycles through mostly road-type racing vehicles every week.

Week 9 Schedule:

(Legacy) Pro Mazda at Nürburgring Nordschleife – Industriefahrten

DRAFT MASTER CHALLENGE BY SIMAGIC

As for Draft Master Challenge by SIMAGIC (races every hour on the hour), the series contests six weeks at Talladega Superspeedway and six weeks at Daytona International Speedway, featuring many common NASCAR-oval style cars.

Week 9 Schedule:

NASCAR 1987 Legends at Daytona International Speedway

RAIN MASTER

For wet weather racing enthusiasts, Rain Master is one of the latest Special Series available on iRacing. Introduced in 2024 Season 4, those looking for some fixed setup wet weather racing can now jump into select GT3 vehicles at 12 different road courses around the world.

The forecasts will include light rain throughout the short, 15 minute events. Races run every hour at 15 minutes past the hour.

Week 9 Schedule:

at Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans

ADVANCED PRO 2 LITE OFF-ROAD RACING SERIES

The newest hourly series in our rotation is the Advanced Pro 2 Lite Off-Road Racing Series, new for iRacing’s 2025 Season 3. This series takes the Pro 2 Lite and finally puts it exclusively on short course off-road tracks. Members finally have a championship in official racing capacity where these trucks are run on tracks such as Crandon, Bark River, and Firebird.

This will be a fixed setup series that runs at D-Class license level (or Rookies with a 4.0 Safety Rating). Races are every hour at the top of the hour.

Week 9 Schedule:

at Crandon International Raceway – Short

ESPORTS

iRacing is a top-leader in eSports competitions, and in many instances, we have multiple chances to compete at the top level in different disciplines. Here are a few of the eSport competitions members can get in on this week!

SKIP BARBER FORMULA iRACING SERIES – HOT LAP QUALIFIER!

Back in 2025, the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series returns with a six-race schedule, the second race scheduled for Thursday, August 21st at VIRginia International Raceway – Full Course, live on iRacing’s official social channels at 7:00 pm ET.

As in past seasons, the grids will be set by the Hot Lap Qualifier, a three-day Time Attack session from Friday through Sunday where the top 20 drivers will make the cut for the following Thursday’s race. Registration for each Hot Lap Qualifier is $20 and can be paid at https://www.skipbarber.com/iracing-series/. The drivers who qualify for each race will then receive coaching and feedback from real Skip Barber Racing School instructors in preparation for each race.

From August 15th to August 17th, qualified iRacers can set their best time in the FIA Formula 4 car at VIRginia International Raceway – Full Course through the Time Attack portal on the iRacing UI.

For more information on the 2025 Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series -> CLICK HERE & REGISTER HERE

LOOKING AHEAD

While we aim to let iRacing members know what is happening this week in particular, we also want to let everyone know what is on the horizon beyond. This includes not only our next iRacing Special Event, but also potential eSports to keep an eye on for qualifying or participation purposes in the coming weeks.

NEXT iRACING SPECIAL EVENT: iRacing Crandon Championship

August 19th-24th | iRacing Crandon Championship Special Event at Crandon International Raceway (iRacing Season 3, Week 10)

For more information on the 2025 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK HERE

Check out our other weekly post, the iRacing Weekly Tune-In, to learn what you can watch on official iRacing channels as well as around the community!
For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit www.iracing.com.

This Week in iRacing | August 12 to August 18, 2025

iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS

iRACING RACE FOR THE CURE BENEFITING MS SOCIETY

iRACING PORTIMAO 1000 PRESENTED BY SIMUCUBE