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iRacing 2022 Season 2 is Coming!

March 5th, 2022 by

It’s the moment you wait for every three months—iRacing build time! 2022 Season 2 is coming with a massive deployment of new cars (many with our new damage model), two new tracks, additional AI unlocks, and more updates to some of our most popular content. Here’s a look at what to expect: Stock Car Pro … Read the Rest »

SCCA Runoffs Coming to iRacing in October 2022

January 31st, 2022 by

iRacing and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) are pleased to announce the addition of the SCCA Runoffs to iRacing’s Special Events schedule for the first time in 2022. Utilizing the Super Session model, drivers will have the opportunity to qualify for the iRacing SCCA Runoffs over the week of October 17-21, 2022, before … Read the Rest »

Seay Survives Unpredictable iRacing World of Outlaws Sprint Car Final at Fairbury

January 17th, 2022 by

Images via Justin Prince You could be forgiven for not knowing what to make of Monday night’s iRacing World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series race at Fairbury American Legion Speedway. What looked like a dream event for Cameron Merriman—a battle for the lead with Evan Seay resolved in his favor and a connection … Read the Rest »

iRacing 2022 Season 1 is HERE!

December 7th, 2021 by

It’s official: 2022 Season 1 is underway at iRacing! Featuring three new cars, two new tracks, the Porsche Experience Center at Hockenheim, and a host of additional upgrades including new iRacing AI unlocks, the latest build includes a host of new updates. Highlights include: Mercedes-AMG W12 E Performance: One of the most successful racing teams … Read the Rest »

iRacing Downshift #40: James Vowles of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team // 2022 Season 1 Preview

December 6th, 2021 by

Click here to listen to the latest iRacing Downshift! On the latest iRacing Downshift, Greg and Kevin welcome Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Motorsport Strategy Director James Vowles to discuss bringing the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance to iRacing, how the team and iRacing have worked together to develop both the car and the sim itself, … Read the Rest »

iRacing Week 13 Caps Off 2021 Season 4

December 6th, 2021 by

Featuring our usual mix of new content and feature-focused series, a handful of official events to keep your skills sharp, and our typical slate of revolving fun-first series, iRacing Week 13 is back to wrap up 2021 Season 4! For those who are new to iRacing, Week 13 is the week between each of our … Read the Rest »

New Cars and Tracks Join iRacing AI for 2022 Season 1

December 6th, 2021 by

Want to get in the action, but prefer to race with AI? Our new adds to iRacing AI for 2022 Season 1 include the long-awaited debut of the Dallara IR18, as well as both of our new touring cars and nearly 20 new track layouts! For open-wheel buffs, the Dallara IR18 brings the action of … Read the Rest »

Motor Sport: Max Esterson – the US ace making waves in Formula Ford

November 19th, 2021 by Preston Lerner, Motor Sport Magazine

When he looks back on his career, Max Esterson may someday say that COVID-19 was what set him on the path to becoming a professional race car driver. Esterson, a 19-year-old New Yorker, had finished his first partial season in Formula Ford in the United States in 2020. “Moving up to USF2000 was quite a … Read the Rest »

Berryman Secures Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship at Hungaroring

November 19th, 2021 by

Images via Justin Melillo In a championship battle that ended much like the most dramatic real-world battles of the 1980s and 90s, contact between the top two drivers in the inaugural Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship helped to decide the title winner on Thursday at the Hungaroring. When all was said and done, … Read the Rest »

Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship Race Preview: Hungaroring

November 17th, 2021 by

It all comes down to this: the Force Dynamics Dallara iRacing Grand Prix Championship wraps up its inaugural season with the Dallara iR-01 on Thursday with the first-ever iRacing pro series event held at the Hungaroring, and two drivers ready to go head to head for the title and the largest share of a $25,000 … Read the Rest »