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eNASCAR College iRacing Series Announced; $50,000 in Scholarships Available to College Students in 2022

February 15th, 2022 by

NASCAR and iRacing have partnered with NACE Starleague to create the eNASCAR College iRacing Series, bringing the excitement of top-tier sim racing to college students across the United States and Canada this spring. The top 32 eligible drivers in three separate time attacks will qualify to represent their universities in races at the virtual Daytona … 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 »

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 »

Robertson Claims iRacing Rallycross World Championship as Salas Wins in Charlotte

November 18th, 2021 by

Images via Justin Melillo In a standoff with SET Esports’ Jonne Ollikainen, it was Subaru Motorsports USA’s Jon Robertson who would make good on last year’s stellar form by locking up the 2021 iRacing Rallycross World Championship presented by Yokohama in the Yokohama iRX Season Finale at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Robertson would cross the line … Read the Rest »

Yokohama iRacing Rallycross Season Finale: Race Preview

November 16th, 2021 by

Image via Justin Melillo The iRacing Rallycross presented by Yokohama season wraps up on Wednesday with its long-awaited debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Yokohama iRX Season Finale will begin at 4PM ET/1PM PT at iRacing.com/live and across a large slate of Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube channels. World Championship With a single race remaining, just … Read the Rest »

iRacing Community Raises Over $55,000 For National MS Society in 4 Hours of Charlotte

August 2nd, 2021 by

In the first-ever instance of a partnership with a non-profit for a special event, the iRacing community raised $55,634 in the inaugural iRacing 4 Hours of Charlotte Benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Held on the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, the event featured the Cadillac CTS-V, Global Mazda MX-5 Cup, Audi RS 3 LMS, and … Read the Rest »

Make Your Laps Make a Difference: iRacing Charlotte 4HR Benefiting the National MS Society

July 26th, 2021 by

DONATE NOW and help us reach out $25,000 goal! $21,293 raised as of Thursday, July 29 Watch the Stream: Saturday 8:30AM ET Race With Us: Friday 22:00 GMT, Saturday 7:00, 12:00, 16:00 GMT iRacing is teaming up with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on Saturday, July 31 to add a brand-new race to the Special … Read the Rest »

2021 iRacing Rallycross World Championship and Qualifying Series Schedules Announced

July 1st, 2021 by

The schedules for the 2021 iRacing Rallycross World Championship and its respective qualifying series have been officially announced. The nine-race series returns for its fourth season with a brand new look, featuring three new circuits unveiled after its highest-viewed season to date in 2020 from Brands Hatch, Barcelona, and Charlotte. Closely mirroring the World Championship … Read the Rest »

Updating iRacing’s 1987 NASCAR Cup Series Cars

June 7th, 2021 by Dale Earnhardt Jr.

There’s a new update coming to the 1987 cars for iRacing. It’s a change in feel and drivability that I think many will enjoy. I wanted to take a moment to explain why and how this type of unique evolution occurs in the vehicles at iRacing. The 87 car was a popular anticipated addition to … Read the Rest »

Krogstad, Ollikainen Wrap Up iRX All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama With Charlotte Wins

June 2nd, 2021 by

If Tuesday’s iRacing Rallycross All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama finale at Charlotte Motor Speedway is any indication, the future of real-world rallycross is in good hands. Hansen Williams Esports driver Henrik Krogstad, last year’s RX2 champion, took a hard-fought victory in the celebrity race, while SET Esports’ Jonne Ollikainen prepared for his RallyX Nordic Lites … Read the Rest »