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iRacing Development Update – February 2024

February 13th, 2024 by Greg Hill

  Hello iRacers, There is a lot of ground to cover in this development update, including our upcoming build, the strong start to the 2024 special event schedule, and future projects.  I will cut to the chase, though – the Tempest weather system is ready for release and you will be racing in the rain … Read the Rest »

iRacing and INDYCAR Sign Multiyear License Agreement

January 9th, 2024 by

New agreement includes rights to the INDYCAR SERIES and the return of the iRacing Indianapolis 500 January 9, 2024, Chelmsford, MA – iRacing and INDYCAR are pleased to announce a multiyear licensing agreement – officially reuniting the two legendary brands. The relationship, which dates back more than a dozen years, also includes the Indianapolis Motor … Read the Rest »

Brandon Traino Wins Third Straight iRacing Indianapolis 500

May 24th, 2021 by

For the record-extending third year in a row, Brandon Traino is the winner of the top split of the iRacing Indianapolis 500 for 2021. After using a win in the Friday split to get ready for the big show, the real-world tire changer for Joe Gibbs Racing posted a dominant performance saw him lead 122 … Read the Rest »

INDYCAR iRacing Challenge Returns With Three Races Starting March 18

March 11th, 2021 by

After a popular six-race run in the spring of 2020, iRacing and INDYCAR have teamed up once again for the return of the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge beginning on Thursday, March 18 at 6:30PM ET. The three-race slate will see many of the series’ top drivers taking on popular tracks from its storied history, as well … Read the Rest »

NTT INDYCAR SERIES STARS SET FOR INDYCAR IRACING CHALLENGE

March 26th, 2020 by NTT IndyCar Series

A full field of NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers, including reigning series champion Josef Newgarden and 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud, is set to compete virtually in the inaugural INDYCAR iRacing Challenge on Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. ET. The entry list represents 15 different teams or organizations currently competing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES … Read the Rest »

INDYCAR IRACING CHALLENGE TO FEATURE SEVERAL SERIES STARS

March 20th, 2020 by NTT IndyCar Series

INDYCAR is going racing again, virtually that is. INDYCAR and iRacing, the world’s premier motorsports racing simulation, are partnering to currently stage six virtual race events featuring a stellar lineup of current NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers and possibly some special guests beginning Saturday, March 28. Each race will be streamed live on indycar.com for the … Read the Rest »

IndyCar Star Karam Wins in Second Lionheart Retro Start

October 26th, 2018 by Jason Galvin

  Sage Karam has spent the better part of five season working towards his first win in the Verizon IndyCar Series. It took two weeks to capture his first win in the Lionheart Racing Series. Karam took advantage of a late race pit stop by Alex Saunders, capturing the lead with three laps remaining and … Read the Rest »

Dallara IR-18 Indy Car to Make Racing Debut on iRacing.com

March 2nd, 2018 by

INDYCAR’s latest generation race car, the Dallara IR-18, will make its virtual racing debut on iRacing.com March 6th. This will put iRacing members in the unique position of being able to race the new car online before the Verizon IndyCar Series kicks off on March 11th.   iRacing’s long standing partnership with Dallara Automobili and … Read the Rest »

Holgate Dominates Milwaukee; Extends Elite Lead

August 15th, 2017 by Dan Ensch

With only three races remaining Tim Holgate went a long way towards retaining his Apex InfoTech Elite Oval title by dominating the field from pole to checkers to win the Milwaukee 150 at the Milwaukee Mile on Sunday, August 6th. Christopher DeMerrit, on break from his college studies, was the only sim racer to challenge … Read the Rest »

Mazda MX-5 Racer Glenn McGee Crosses Over to Reality

December 29th, 2016 by Tom Stahler

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from an article posted on Turnology.com on December 23, 2016.  Click here to read the complete article. Simulators have become an integral part of racing today. In the top levels, including Formula One and IndyCar, because of limited tests and seat time in the actual car, drivers have … Read the Rest »