
Media Coverage
Relied on as a training tool by countless professional drivers, iRacing is unrivaled as a racing simulator because its creators have managed to capture every last car and track detail, and recreate them in a package that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being behind the wheel of a racecar pushing its mechanical limits on courses designed to test drivers’ mettle. And the industry agrees.
Here, you can read about the recent media coverage iRacing has garnered. While our racing simulator has evolved greatly over the years, the media and industry accolades have remained a constant. And yet, every year we strive to push the envelope further with new features, tracks and cars.
Thanks to the coverage from respected publications in the racing and gaming industries, there are plenty of voices to confirm what many of our fans already know — iRacing is the best online racing simulator available for casual and hardcore racers alike. So read up on the latest news, reviews and accolades for iRacing.com right here.

Car Bibles | Dec 9, 2021
Why iRacing’s Factory-Supported Mercedes F1 Car Is Such a Big Deal for Sim Racing
By Chris Rosales

NASCAR | Jun 29, 2021
NASCAR, iRacing.com announce new official partnership
By Official NASCAR Release

The Los Angeles Times | Mar 24, 2021
NASCAR to continue iRacing events even though real races are back on track
By Jack Harris

Fox Sports | Mar 24, 2021
NASCAR Set to Run Chicago Street Course In iRacing With Eye On Possible Live Event
By Bob Pockrass

The New York Times | Jan 18, 2021
Pandemic Paved the Way for Sim Racing, but Will It Last?
By Roy Furchgott

The Washington Post | Oct 29, 2020
iRacing has boosted NASCAR during the pandemic. Now esports may help shape racing’s future.
By Gregory Leporati

Fox News | Mar 31, 2020
Fox’s virtual Texas NASCAR race sets esports record with 1.3 million viewers
By Gary Gastelu

Autoweek | Mar 31, 2020
Texas eNASCAR iRacing Event Breaks TV Record for Esports Broadcast
By Matt Weaver

The eSports Observer | Mar 31, 2020
Simulated NASCAR Race Garners 1.33M Total Viewers on Fox, FS1
By Adam Stern

The Seattle Times | Feb 13, 2019
Drivers, connect your Wi-Fi! iRacing a hit in NASCAR
By Dan Gelston

Fox Sports | Jul 29, 2018
William Byron Details How He Went From iRacing to the Iconic No. 24 Car
By Regan Smith

Hillsdale Daily News | Jul 25, 2018
Success in online simulator earns local competitor real-life shot in dirt-track racing
By James Gensterblum

NESN | Sep 25, 2017
Landon Cassill: ‘NASCAR Should Absolutely Put More Focus In Esports’
By NESN Staff

The Gazette | Jul 28, 2017
William Byron seeks sweep at Iowa Speedway, open doors for future
By Jeremiah Davis

The New York Times | Jul 22, 2017
Time at the Wheel of No. 22 Is Just a Fraction of Joey Logano’s Week
By Dave Caldwell

Dirt on Dirt | May 10, 2017
Dirt Expansion Provides Virtual Drivers iRacing Fix
From Special Reports

VICE | Nov 23, 2016
How an 18-Year-Old Became a Racing Prodigy Without Leaving His Bedroom
By Mike Vorkunov

Sports Illustrated | Nov 18, 2016
NASCAR Chairman Brian France talks virtual reality, digital fan experience
By Mark J Burns

Car and Driver | Jul 22, 2016
Inside the Virtual-Racing World, Where a Forklift Driver Can Race—and Beat—the Professionals
By Mike Duff

Digital Trends | May 6, 2016
Mazda puts its money where its mouth is by supporting ambitious racing drivers
By Miles Branman

Winding Road | Apr 18, 2016
Simulator Pioneer Goes Pro: SM Champion Joins Winding Road Racing For Battery Tender MX-5 Cup
By Winding Road Staff

Fox News | Apr 4, 2016
Eldora Speedway becomes first dirt track to sign deal with iRacing
By Samuel Reiman

VICE | Feb 16, 2016
The Realistic Driving of iRacing Could Be a Future eSports Sensation
By Salmaan Farooqui

Eurogamer | Jun 12, 2015
The Best PC Games: Old and new, this is our pick of the PC games you should play today.
By Eurogamer Staff

The Wall Street Journal | Nov 12, 2015
Can Videogames Make You a Better Race-Car Driver?
By Jesse Will

Jalopnik | Dec 8, 2015
iRacing’s Version Of The Nürburgring May Be The Most Epic Racing Sim Ever
By Robb Holland

The Checkered Flag | Mar 16, 2015
SRO and iRacing Join forces for Blancpain GT Sim Racing Series
By Daniel Lloyd

MUO | Apr 17, 2014
4 of the Most Hardcore Racing Simulators You Can Play on PC Right Now
By Dave LeClair

Science 2.0 | May 20, 2010
Premier Online Racing Service IRacing.com Continues Global Expansion With New Pacific Content
By Anna Ohlden