This Week in iRacing | July 7th to July 13th, 2026
July 6th, 2026 by Justin Melillo
Welcome back to This Week in iRacing, your guide to the daily, even hourly racing that members can get into, based on where their license level is at. There are also some special series that run at specific times that anyone can jump into, with the right credentials, that offer a more meaningful sim racing experience.
Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2026 Season 3, Week 4 — from July 7th to July 13th in 2026.
iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS
iRacing’s Special Event calendar features a selection of the world’s most compelling races across numerous disciplines. Whether you’re interested in stock cars or sports cars, open-wheel formula cars or sprint cars, sticking to pavement or playing in the dirt, running solo or racing with a team of your closest friends, our Special Events have something for everyone!
iRACING 24 HOURS OF SPA PRESENTED BY FALKEN
The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing 24 Hours of Spa presented by Falken. The 24 Hours of Spa is a twice around the clock battle royale featuring iRacing’s fleet of GT3 cars on the challenging 19 turn, 4.35-mile Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
Held since 1924 and currently part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge in the real world, the opportunity to fly through Eau Rouge in this challenging endurance event has always been incredibly popular with iRacers. The race is open to teams of drivers with at least a Road License Level D, with splits determined by the iRatings of registered team drivers, and grids set first by qualifying then iRating.
For more information on iRacing Spa 24 -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the 2026 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK HERE
WEEKLY RACING SERIES
These are the series that are not confined to the iRacing seasons, that run independently throughout the course of the year and feature some of the most recognizable motorsports racing around. From NASCAR to the Whelen Modifieds, from Formula 1 to INDYCAR, and even some weekly local dirt track racing, iRacing offers many special series to jump in an compete in!
NASCAR iRACING SERIES
Back again in 2026, the NASCAR iRacing Series (Open Setup and Fixed Setup) follows the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for a 36-week racing season. The series visits the tracks on the real-world schedule, utilizing the NASCAR Next Gen / Gen 7 Stock Cars from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota.
Week 20 of 36 will take place at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta).
The races this week are scheduled for:
Fixed Schedule: Wednesday, 21:00 GMT; Friday, 01:00 GMT; Saturday, 10:00 & 16:00 GMT; Monday, 01:00 GMT
Open Schedule: Thursday, 01:00 & 18:00 GMT; Saturday, 01:00 GMT; Sunday, 14:00 GMT
For more information on the NASCAR iRacing Series -> CLICK HERE
DIRT 410 SPRINT CAR TOUR
Modeled heavily after real-world events and featuring dozens of America’s top dirt tracks, the Dirt 410 Sprint Car Tour features 37 weeks of championship racing in the Dirt 410 Sprint Car.
Week 21 of 37 will take place at Oswego Speedway – Dirt.
The races this week are scheduled for:
Wednesday 02:00 GMT and 22:00 GMT, Friday 02:00 GMT, Sunday 10:00 GMT
For more information on the Dirt 410 Sprint Car Tour -> CLICK HERE
DIRT SUPER LATE MODEL TOUR
Modeled heavily after real-world events and featuring dozens of America’s top dirt tracks, the Dirt Super Late Model Tour features 39 weeks of championship racing in the Dirt Super Late Model.
Week 23 of 39 will take place at Lucas Oil Speedway – Dirt Oval.
The races this week are scheduled for:
Tuesday 22:00 GMT, Thursday 02:00 GMT, Saturday 17:00 GMT, Monday 01:00 GMT
For more information on the Dirt Super Late Model Tour -> CLICK HERE
NASCAR MODIFIED TOUR
Modeled heavily after real-world events and featuring many of America’s top short tracks, the NASCAR Modified Tour features 21 weeks of championship racing in the NASCAR Whelen Tour Modified.
Week 14 of 26 will take place at Slinger Speedway – Oval.
The races this week are scheduled for:
Wednesday 02:00 GMT, Friday 20:00 GMT, Sunday 13:00 GMT, Monday 02:00 GMT
For more information on the NASCAR Modified Tour -> CLICK HERE
SUPER LATE MODEL TOUR
Modeled heavily after real-world events and featuring many of America’s top short tracks, the Super Late Model Tour features 23 weeks of championship racing in the Super Late Model.
Week 14 of 27 will take place at Slinger Speedway – Oval.
The races this week are scheduled for:
Tuesday 02:00 GMT & 21:00 GMT, Thursday 02:00 GMT, Saturday 15:00 GMT
For more information on the Super Late Model Tour -> CLICK HERE
VINTAGE GRAND PRIX TOUR
Returning for 2026, the iRacing Vintage Grand Prix Tour brings the Lotus 79 on a tour that loosely resembles the 1978 World Driver’s Championship.
Week 7 of 16 will take place at Nürburgring Nordschleife – Industriefahrten.
The races this week are scheduled for:
Wednesday 02:00 GMT, Saturday 08:00 GMT, Sunday 19:00 GMT, Monday 18:00 GMT
For more information on the iRacing Vintage Grand Prix Tour -> CLICK HERE
WEEKLY SERIES OFF THIS WEEK:
- INDYCAR iRacing Series | Next Race (#12 of 17) at Nashville Superspeedway (iRacing Season 3, Week 5)
- iRacing Grand Prix Tour | Next Race (#12 of 24) at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Grand Prix Pits (iRacing Season 3, Week 5)
- Creventic Endurance Series | Next Race (#2 of 5) at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Grand Prix Pits (iRacing Season 3, Week 5)
- iRacing DTM Series | Next Race (#5 of 8) at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben – Grand Prix (iRacing Season 3, Week 6)
- iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Championship | Next Race (#7 of 10) at Nürburgring Combined – Gesamtstrecke VLN (iRacing Season 3, Week 8)
SPECIAL DAILY RACING SERIES
Of course, we are always racing something at iRacing.
Whether you’re an oval specialist, running in every NASCAR series we offer, or if you enjoy getting in your favorite tin-top or open wheel machine to make laps at some of the most historic race tracks out there, there is always something to jump in and wheel. These are a collection of our special curated hourly series, from the serious ones that can qualify you for top level eSports to the fun ones like Draft Master, where there’s packed up Superspeedway racing that anyone can win every hour.
FIA F4 ESPORTS REGIONAL TOURS
The Regional editions of the FIA F4 Esports Series returns returns in 2026 Season 3.
In 2026 Season 3, these series will be utilized for qualification for the 2026 FIA F4 Global Esports Championship presented by MOZA. The top 10 eligible drivers in championship standings across each of the Regional Tour series will be invited to compete in the Championship. In order to be eligible for an invitation to the Championship Series, drivers must provide the proper identification from the region they intend to represent, either with a Passport or ID card.
Week 4 Schedule:
- Americas: Lime Rock Park – Classic
- Asia-Pacific: Tsukuba Circuit – 2000 Full
- Europe: Snetterton Circuit – 300
For more information on the 2026 FIA F4 Global Esports Championship presented by MOZA -> CLICK HERE
GT3 REGIONAL TOURS
The Regional racing format debuted in GT3 racing in 2025 Season 4! Featuring the same America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe regions as the F4 Regional Series, which has proven popular, GT3 is the perfect home for a similar concept. Nothing changes with the core GT3 fixed and open schedules. Each region will run hourly on the :45.
Week 4 Schedule:
- Americas: WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca – 2026
- Asia-Pacific: Fuji International Speedway – Grand Prix
- Europe: Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke – Grand Prix
RING MEISTER BY LVRY
Two of the more unique daily racing series on iRacing are the Ring Meister Series and the Draft Master Challenge by SIMAGIC Series, where the cars change every week as opposed to the tracks. The setups are fixed in both series, which means it’s all about jumping in and racing the combination at hand.
The Ring Meister Ricmotech Series (Races on every hour on the hour | Qualifying every hour at :30) takes place at the Nürburgring Nordschleife – Industriefahrten and cycles through mostly road-type racing vehicles every week.
Week 4 Schedule:
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GT4 Class at Nürburgring Nordschleife – Industriefahrten
DRAFT MASTER CHALLENGE BY SIMAGIC
Two of the more unique daily racing series on iRacing are the Ring Meister Ricmotech Series and the Draft Master Challenge by SIMAGIC Series, where the cars change every week as opposed to the tracks. The setups are fixed in both series, which means it’s all about jumping in and racing the combination at hand.
As for Draft Master Challenge by SIMAGIC (races every hour on the hour), the series contests six weeks at Talladega Superspeedway and six weeks at Daytona International Speedway, featuring many common NASCAR-oval style cars.
Week 4 Schedule:
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NASCAR Trucks at Talladega Superspeedway
RAIN MASTER CHALLENGE BY PODIUM1
For wet weather racing enthusiasts, Rain Master is one of the latest Special Series available on iRacing. Introduced in 2024 Season 4, those looking for some fixed setup wet weather racing can now jump into select GT3 vehicles at 12 different road courses around the world.
The forecasts will include light rain throughout the short, 15 minute events. Races run every hour at 15 minutes past the hour.
Week 4 Schedule:
- at Miami International Autodrome – Grand Prix
FIA CROSS CAR CHAMPIONSHIP
New in the first season of 2026 is the FIA Cross Car, and with that, the FIA Cross Car Championship at the Rookie License level. Cross Car racing is among the earliest steps on the rallycross ladder for real-world drivers looking to climb the ladder in the sport. Take the wheel of the FIA Cross Car and master mixed-surface racing in this nimble RWD machine.
Week 4 Schedule:
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at Daytona Rallycross and Dirt Road – Rallycross Long
OFFICIAL iRACING eSPORTS
iRacing is a top-leader in eSports competitions, and in many instances, we have multiple chances to compete at the top level in different disciplines. Here are a few of the eSport competitions members can get in on this week!
SKIP BARBER FORMULA iRACING SERIES – HOT LAP QUALIFIER!
The Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series concludes with the sixth and final race scheduled for Thursday, July 16th at Circuit of the Americas, live on iRacing’s official social channels at 7:00 pm ET.
As in past seasons, the grids will be set by the Hot Lap Qualifier, a three-day Time Attack session from Friday through Sunday where the top 20 drivers will make the cut for the following Thursday’s race. Registration for each Hot Lap Qualifier is $50 and can be paid at https://www.skipbarber.com/iracing-series/. The drivers who qualify for each race will then receive coaching and feedback from real Skip Barber Racing School instructors in preparation for each race.
From July 10th to July 12th, qualified iRacers can set their best time in the FIA Formula 4 car at Circuit of the Americas through the Time Attack portal on the iRacing UI.
For more information on the 2026 Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series -> CLICK HERE & REGISTER HERE
MERCEDES-AMG MOTORSPORT VIRTUAL CHAMPIONSHIP – HOT LAPS!
The Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Virtual Championship aims to give drivers of various skill levels the chance to have a competitive experience across multiple different racing platforms, including iRacing. First, the field must be set across the multiple platforms, and in order to earn a spot through iRacing, members can register and attempt their best laps on the Time Attack section of the iRacing UI.
From June 19th to July 19th, iRacers can set their best time in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps through the Time Attack portal on the iRacing UI.
For more information on the 2026 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Virtual Championship -> CLICK HERE & REGISTER HERE
Check out our other weekly post, the iRacing Weekly Tune-In, to learn what you can watch on official iRacing channels as well as around the community!
For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit www.iracing.com.
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