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.

Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2026 Season 3, Week 8 — from August 4th to August 10th in 2026.

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iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS

iRacing’s Special Event calendar features a selection of the world’s most compelling races across numerous disciplines. Whether you’re interested in stock cars or sports cars, open-wheel formula cars or sprint cars, sticking to pavement or playing in the dirt, running solo or racing with a team of your closest friends, our Special Events have something for everyone!

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iRACING KNOXVILLE NATIONALS

The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing Knoxville Nationals. The Knoxville Nationals is one of the biggest and most prestigious Sprint Car events of the year. This event utilizes iRacing Super Sessions, and the Saturday Super Sessions will take the top 60 in overall points from the race week.

For more information on iRacing Knoxville Nationals -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the 2026 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK HERE

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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!

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NASCAR iRACING SERIES

Back again in 2026, 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 / Gen 7 Stock Cars from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota.

Week 23 of 36 will take place at Iowa Speedway.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Fixed Schedule: Wednesday, 21:00 GMT; Friday, 01:00 GMT; Saturday, 10:00 & 16:00 GMT; Monday, 01:00 GMT
Open Schedule: Thursday, 01:00 & 18:00 GMT; Saturday, 01:00 GMT; Sunday, 14:00 GMT

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

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INDYCAR iRACING SERIES

The INDYCAR iRacing Series is an Open Setup season that predominantly follows the real world INDYCAR schedule, utilizing the Dallara IR-18. It will have full length races on road courses, while utilizing amended race distances for the ovals during the 17-week racing season.

Week 13 of 17 will take place at Portland International Raceway – Full Circuit.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Thursday 01:00 GMT, Friday 20:00 GMT, Saturday 18:00 GMT, Sunday 02:00 GMT

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

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iRACING NURBURGRING ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Experience the thrill of racing on one of the world’s most iconic race courses with the iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Series. Take the wheel in one of five classes comprised of some of our most popular sports cars in a series of endurance events. Whether you’re sharing the cockpit with your teammates or trying to conquer the track on your own, this multi-class event offers one of the most unique challenges that a sports car racer could ask for.

Week 7 of 10 will take place at the Nürburgring Combined – Gesamtstrecke VLN.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Saturday 07:00 GMT and 17:00 GMT, Sunday 00:00 GMT and 13:00 GMT

For more information on the iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Series -> CLICK HERE

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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 25 of 37 will take place at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Wednesday 02:00 GMT and 22:00 GMT, Friday 02:00 GMT, Sunday 10:00 GMT

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

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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 27 of 39 will take place at Kokomo Speedway – Tires In.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Tuesday 22:00 GMT, Thursday 02:00 GMT, Saturday 17:00 GMT, Monday 01:00 GMT

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

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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 16 of 26 will take place at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park – Oval.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Wednesday 02:00 GMT, Friday 20:00 GMT, Sunday 13:00 GMT, Monday 02:00 GMT

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

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SUPER LATE MODEL TOUR

Modeled heavily after real-world events and featuring many of America’s top short tracks, the Super Late Model Tour features 23 weeks of championship racing in the Super Late Model.

Week 17 of 27 will take place at Hickory Motor Speedway.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Tuesday 02:00 GMT & 21:00 GMT, Thursday 02:00 GMT, Saturday 15:00 GMT

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

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VINTAGE GRAND PRIX TOUR

Returning for 2026, the iRacing Vintage Grand Prix Tour brings the Lotus 79 on a tour that loosely resembles the 1978 World Driver’s Championship.

Week 9 of 16 will take place at Circuit Zandvoort – Grand Prix.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Wednesday 02:00 GMT, Saturday 08:00 GMT, Sunday 19:00 GMT, Monday 18:00 GMT

For more information on the iRacing Vintage Grand Prix Tour -> CLICK HERE

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WEEKLY SERIES OFF THIS WEEK:

• iRacing DTM Series | Next Race (#6 of 8) at Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke – Sprintstrecke (iRacing Season 3, Week 9)
• Creventic Endurance Series | Next Race (#3 of 5) at Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya – Historic (iRacing Season 3, Week 9)
• iRacing Grand Prix Tour | Next Race (#14 of 24) at Circuit Zandvoort – Grand Prix (iRacing Season 3, Week 10)

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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 to the fun ones like Draft Master, where there’s packed up Superspeedway racing that anyone can win every hour.

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FIA F4 ESPORTS REGIONAL TOURS

The Regional editions of the FIA F4 Esports Series returns returns in 2026 Season 3.

In 2026 Season 3, these series will be utilized for qualification for the 2026 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 8 Schedule: 

• Americas: Qualcomm Circuit (Naval Base Coronado)
• Asia-Pacific: Mobility Resort Motegi – Grand Prix
• Europe: Thruxton Circuit

For more information on the 2026 FIA F4 Global Esports Championship presented by MOZA -> CLICK HERE

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GT3 REGIONAL TOURS

The Regional racing format debuted in GT3 racing in 2025 Season 4! Featuring the same America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe regions as the F4 Regional Series, which has proven popular, GT3 is the perfect home for a similar concept. Nothing changes with the core GT3 fixed and open schedules. Each region will run hourly on the :45.

Week 8 Schedule: 

• Americas: Circuit of the Americas – Grand Prix
• Asia-Pacific: Winton Motor Raceway – National Circuit
• Europe: Hungaroring

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RING MEISTER BY LVRY

Two of the more unique daily racing series on iRacing are the Ring Meister 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 8 Schedule: 

• Radical SR8 at Nürburgring Nordschleife – Industriefahrten

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DRAFT MASTER CHALLENGE BY SIMAGIC

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.

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 8 Schedule: 

• NASCAR Cup Series Gen 7 cars at Daytona International Speedway – Oval

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RAIN MASTER CHALLENGE BY PODIUM1

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 8 Schedule:

• at Circuit Zandvoort – Grand Prix

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FIA CROSS CAR CHAMPIONSHIP

New in the first season of 2026 is the FIA Cross Car, and with that, the FIA Cross Car Championship at the Rookie License level. Cross Car racing is among the earliest steps on the rallycross ladder for real-world drivers looking to climb the ladder in the sport. Take the wheel of the FIA Cross Car and master mixed-surface racing in this nimble RWD machine.

Week 8 Schedule: 

• at [Legacy] Phoenix Raceway – 2008 – Rallycross

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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!
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