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INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Pro Series | Race Preview: Indianapolis Road

September 19th, 2024 by

On Thursday night, the INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Pro Series finally kicks off its inaugural 2024 season at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. The top-33 drivers from the Qualifying Series earned their spot into the top-level eSports series over the last two months, with many familiar names from the iRacing eSports ecosystem taking a spot … Read the Rest »

INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Pro Series field set following Qualifying Series conclusion

September 12th, 2024 by

The field for the 2024 INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Pro Series is set following the INDYCAR ButtKicker Pro Qualifying Series finale at Mid-Ohio. After seven races, with nearly 300 hopeful iRacing members competing against one another for a spot, the top-33 drivers have earned a chance to advance into the top-level eSports series later this month. … Read the Rest »

INDYCAR ButtKicker Pro Qualifying Series mid-season report: current, former world championship talent filling up potential roster

August 15th, 2024 by

More than half of the races on the 2024 INDYCAR ButtKicker Pro Qualifying Series schedule are in the books. On Thursday night, the series takes on its second and final oval of the season at World Wide Technology Raceway. So far through the first four races, hopeful participants have taken on the likes of the … Read the Rest »

INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Qualifying Series to Kick Off July 11

June 14th, 2024 by

Qualifying for the 2024 INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Pro Series will commence on July 11, with seven weeks of racing on the premier circuits of the real-world NTT INDYCAR Series calendar set to determine who competes for the series’ inaugural championship. The top 33 eligible drivers from the Qualifying Series standings will be invited to the … Read the Rest »

INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Pro Series to Debut in September

May 23rd, 2024 by

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 23, 2024) – iRacing, INDYCAR and ButtKicker announced May 23 the creation of the inaugural INDYCAR ButtKicker iRacing Pro Series, set to debut in September. With a total prize pool of $50,000, the top open-wheel sim racers in the world will compete starting Sept. 19 in a series that features many of … Read the Rest »

iRacing 101: The iRacing Indianapolis 500

May 23rd, 2024 by

Welcome to iRacing 101, where each week we’ll go through some of the many features that make iRacing the World’s Premier Motorsport Simulation. From highlighting our features to some of the top series and forms of racing you’ll encounter when you get behind the wheel. This week’s topic: What is the iRacing Indianapolis 500, and … Read the Rest »

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 »