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iRacing to Add New Ranked Series for Week 13 in 2026 Season 1

March 2nd, 2026 by

To reflect customer demand, iRacing will be adding a substantial amount of new Ranked series for Week 13, starting with the end of 2026 Season 1. More than a dozen of iRacing’s most popular cars and car classes will receive all-new, one-week championships that take place on the same week as the 2026 Season 2 … Read the Rest »

Luke McKeown crowned 2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series champion

February 27th, 2026 by

Alessandro Bico picks up first-career victory at Laguna Seca to cap off rookie season Following the eighth and final race of the 2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series season, a new champion emerged alongside a new race winner on Tuesday night. As a rookie to this series, but veteran to the iRacing eSports ecosystem, Williams … Read the Rest »

iRacing Development Update: February 2026

February 26th, 2026 by

Hello iRacers, The first few months of the year are an incredible time to be a motorsport fan. With real-world series deep into preseason testing or waving their first green flags, we get that first look at the new cars, technologies, and regulations that will define the season. As sim racers, we’re shaking off the … Read the Rest »

2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series | Race Preview | Championship Finale at Laguna Seca

February 26th, 2026 by

The eighth and final round of the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series will take the 33 top-ranked virtual INDYCAR iRacers to one of the mainstays on the NTT INDYCAR Series schedule, and the site of the real-world series’ season finale as well in 2026—WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. One race, six drivers, but only one can … Read the Rest »

iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports & Community Events | February 25th to March 3rd, 2026

February 25th, 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 »

2025-26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series | Martinsville Time Attack Open Now

February 24th, 2026 by

Time trials are open now for the Old Dominion Classic at Martinsville Speedway, the upcoming round of the 2025-26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series powered by PlayVS College League season. Qualifying runs under iRacing’s Time Attack mode, with a specially marked session running from February 24-March 5. The fastest collegiate iRacers who have registered for eligibility … Read the Rest »

This Week in iRacing | February 24th to March 2nd, 2026

February 23rd, 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 claims second 2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series season win at Mid-Ohio

February 20th, 2026 by

Costantini maintains 10-point lead; Title to be decided at Laguna Seca For the first time in the 2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series season, we have a multi-time winner. Team Redline’s Luke McKeown started off the season in full control after winning at Long Beach, and now takes back part control after taking the checkers … Read the Rest »

eNASCAR College iRacing Series | Maine at Machias, Daniel Faulkingham return to winner’s circle in Great Lakes Gauntlet at Michigan

February 19th, 2026 by

A new Tournament winner emerged on Wednesday night in the Great Lakes Gauntlet Finale at Michigan International Speedway. After two-straight Tournament wins by the University of Calgary’s Connor Yeroschak, this Tournament would belong to the University of Maine at Machias as Daniel Faulkingham held on for the victory over Horry Georgetown’s Timothy Holmes and the … Read the Rest »

2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series | Race Preview | Race 7 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

February 19th, 2026 by

The seventh round of the INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series will take the 33 top-ranked virtual INDYCAR iRacers back to the road on Thursday night. After the Oval section of the schedule concluded last week, the remaining two races on the calendar will feature road racing, starting with Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course tonight. Mid-Ohio takes … Read the Rest »