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Universal Technical Institute and iRacing partnership to enhance NASCAR mechanic technician education

April 11th, 2024 by Universal Technical Institute

iRacing’s immersive motorsport simulation software complement students’ hands-on learning experiences. MOORESVILLE, N.C.  and CHELMSFORD, Mass. (April 11, 2023): Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced a collaboration between NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville (N.C.) and iRacing, a leading online racing simulation platform. As … Read the Rest »

eNASCAR Standout Vicente Salas Readies for NASCAR Truck Debut at COTA

March 21st, 2024 by

In just a few short years of racing, both in the real world and the virtual one, Temecula, CA’s Vicente Salas has accomplished more than some drivers do with years to spare. In sim racing, you’ve seen him take victories in many of iRacing’s top pro series, including a dominant eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series victory … 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 Acquires NASCAR Team Properties’ Exclusive Simulation-Style Console Racing Game License

October 5th, 2023 by NASCAR

iRacing to develop NASCAR console game available in 2025 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 5, 2023) – NASCAR®, iRacing and Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”) announced today that iRacing has acquired NASCAR Team Properties’ (NTP) exclusive simulation-style console racing games license from Motorsport Games. The sale, approved by NTP, will see the license transfer … Read the Rest »

iRacing Develops Los Angeles Coliseum Track with NASCAR for 2022 Clash

September 15th, 2021 by

As unveiled on NASCAR RaceHub on FS1 on Tuesday night, the NASCAR Cup Series will move the 2022 Clash, the series’ annual preseason exhibition, to the Los Angeles Coliseum for the first time. The race will take place on a temporary quarter-mile oval built within the legendary facility, marking Cup’s return to stadium racing for … Read the Rest »

Atlanta Motor Speedway Bringing In Next Generation With Track Reprofile

July 6th, 2021 by Atlanta Motor Speedway PR

HAMPTON, Ga. — Following the July 11 Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart, AMS will break ground on a historic project to create the next generation of Atlanta Motor Speedway and a first-of-its-kind, all-new race experience in 2022. Following 10 months of confidential research, development, testing and simulation with engineers and iRacing, the reprofile will … Read the Rest »

NASCAR, iRacing.com Announce New Official Partnership Agreement

June 29th, 2021 by NASCAR PR

iRacing.com set to become the official simulation partner of NASCAR   Charlotte, NC (June 29, 2021): NASCAR and iRacing.com today announced a new partnership agreement that will grant the Massachusetts-based developer of PC-based racing simulations the title of “official simulation partner of NASCAR.” The deal will serve to elevate a decade-plus licensing relationship to official … Read the Rest »

NASCAR Next Gen Cars Available NOW!

May 5th, 2021 by

You’ve seen their real-world counterparts earlier today, and you’ve seen them in tonight’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series event from Darlington Raceway—now, drive the future of NASCAR yourself! The Next Gen NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Ford Mustang, and Toyota Camry are available now to drive on iRacing in both public and hosted sessions. … Read the Rest »

NASCAR, iRacing Announce Return of eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series

January 26th, 2021 by NASCAR PR

Building upon overwhelming success in 2020, star-studded virtual racing series featuring NASCAR Cup Series drivers will return to action in late March DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Jan. 26, 2021) – After a historic debut season that set the high watermark in viewership for televised esports programming, the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series is set to return … Read the Rest »

iRacing Collaborates With NASCAR on Auto Club Speedway Redesign

September 13th, 2020 by

Earlier this week, the NASCAR world received the surprising news that Auto Club Speedway, a two-mile oval, would soon be converted into a new, half-mile short track, located in place of the existing frontstretch and pit road. What they didn’t know yet, however, was that the challenging new layout has already seen some virtual laps. … Read the Rest »