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This Week in iRacing | January 20th to January 26th, 2026

January 19th, 2026 by

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 … Read the Rest »

iRacing Downshift #66: Big Build, Bigger Events

January 16th, 2026 by

Click here to listen to the latest iRacing Downshift! It’s the best show of 2026 (so far!)—the boys are back to take a look at last month’s 2026 Season 1 build, featuring the ultra-popular Porsche 911 Cup (992.2), FIA Cross Car, and an exciting new fleet of tracks. We’ve also got a look ahead at … Read the Rest »

Jaden Munoz scores first career INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series victory at Portland

January 16th, 2026 by

It was a less ominous opening lap for the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series this week at Portland International Raceway. That didn’t mean that chaos was off the table, however, as many of the projected favorites wound up finding it. The resulting incidents allowed for Jaden Munoz, in his newly-painted WSR Esports Honda, to take … Read the Rest »

2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series | Race Preview | Race 2 at Portland

January 15th, 2026 by

The second round of the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series takes 33 of the best in the world over to the Pacific Northwest for 45 laps of racing at Portland International Raceway on Thursday night. A new track to the fold, Portland adds another wrench into the order as many hopefuls will look to rebound … Read the Rest »

iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports & Community Events | January 15th to January 21st, 2026

January 14th, 2026 by

Welcome to the iRacing Weekly Tune-in, your guide to what is available to watch this week on the official iRacing broadcast channels, as well as some special events to watch around the iRacing community. From official iRacing eSports to select community events, there’s plenty to tune in for and enjoy. Here’s what on the schedule, … Read the Rest »

This Week in iRacing | January 13th to January 19th, 2026

January 12th, 2026 by

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 … Read the Rest »

Luke McKeown dominates INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series season opener at Long Beach

January 9th, 2026 by

Opening lap chaos headlined the return of the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series on Thursday night. Racing on the Streets of Long Beach, 33 of the top-ranked virtual IndyCar competitors were set to open their 2026 campaigns in a positive way, but for more than half of the field, their dreams were crushed in a … Read the Rest »

2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series | Race Preview | Race 1 at Long Beach

January 8th, 2026 by

The INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series makes its return in 2026 with eight races scheduled in January and February for this second-ever season of competition. Started back in the 2024 season, the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series saw 33 top-ranked competitors take on a mix of five ovals, four road courses, and a street course … Read the Rest »

iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports & Community Events | January 8th to January 14th, 2026

January 7th, 2026 by

Welcome to the iRacing Weekly Tune-in, your guide to what is available to watch this week on the official iRacing broadcast channels, as well as some special events to watch around the iRacing community. From official iRacing eSports to select community events, there’s plenty to tune in for and enjoy. Here’s what on the schedule, … Read the Rest »

2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series Roster, Schedule unveiled

January 6th, 2026 by

A new season of virtual INDYCAR racing is set to kick off the new year with the return of the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series on January 8th, 2026. The second edition of the top-level virtual INDYCAR competition will include 33 top-level competitors and eight venues, once again including a round to be voted on … Read the Rest »