This Week in iRacing | June 24-June 30, 2025 - iRacing.com

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.

Welcome to 2025 Season 3! Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2025 Season 3, Week 2 — from June 24th to June 30th in 2025.

iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS

iRACING 6HRS OF THE GLEN PRESENTED BY VCO

The next special event for the 2025 calendar is the return of the iRacing 6Hrs Of The Glen presented by VCO. This iRacing special event is held in virtual Upstate New York and will feature multi-class, endurance-style team racing for a six-hour timeframe around Watkins Glen International with the Boot attached.

This weekend, from June 27th to June 29th, there will be five chances to participate in the event. 16 cars and three classes will be available to choose from, including GTP (BMW M Hybrid V8, Cadillac V-Series.R GTP, Acura ARX-06 GTP, Porsche 963 GTP, Ferrari 499P), GTD (Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22, Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3, BMW M4 GT3, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO, Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020, McLaren 720S GT3 EVO, Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), Ferrari 296 GT3, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, Ford Mustang GT3) and the LMP2 class featuring the Dallara P217.

RACE SCHEDULE: Friday, 22:00 GMT; Saturday, 07:00 GMT, 12:00 GMT, and 16:00 GMT; Sunday, 00:00 GMT

For more information on the iRacing Watkins Glen 6HR -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the 2025 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 2025, 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 Stock Cars from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota.

Week 18 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 GMT and 16:00 GMT; Monday, 01:00 GMT
Open Schedule: Thursday, 01:00 GMT and 19:00 GMT; Saturday, 01:00 GMT; Sunday, 14:00 GMT

For more information on the NASCAR iRacing Series -> CLICK HERE

iRACING GRAND PRIX TOUR

The fastest, most challenging, most exciting road racing series on the iRacing service, the iRacing Grand Prix Tour features the Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 E Performance on many of the world’s most fabled and demanding circuits, in either fixed or open setup series.

Week 11 of 24 will take place at the Red Bull Ring – Grand Prix.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Fixed Schedule: Thursday, 10:00 & 19:00 GMT; Friday, 01:00 & 04:00 GMT; Saturday, 10:00 & 19:00 GMT; Sunday, 01:00 & 04:00 GMT
Open Schedule: Friday, 10:00 & 19:00 GMT; Saturday, 01:00 & 04:00 GMT; Sunday, 10:00 & 19:00 GMT; Monday, 01:00 & 04:00 GMT

For more information on the iRacing Grand Prix Tour -> 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 19 of 37 will take place at Cedar Lake Speedway.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Wednesday 01:00 GMT and 21:00 GMT, Friday 01:00 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 21 of 39 will take place at Lernerville Speedway.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Tuesday 21:00 GMT, Thursday 01:00 GMT, Saturday 16:00 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 10 of 21 will take place at Southern National Motorsports Park.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Thursday 01:00 GMT, Thursday 19:00 GMT, Saturday 01:00 GMT, Sunday 14:00 GMT

For more information on the NASCAR Modified Tour -> CLICK HERE

VINTAGE GRAND PRIX TOUR

New for 2025, 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 Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Tuesday 02:00 GMT, Sunday 07:00 GMT, Sunday 22:00 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 (#10 of 16) at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Full Course (iRacing Season 3, Week 3)
Super Late Model Tour | Next Race (#11 of 23) at Oxford Plains Speedway (iRacing Season 3, Week 3)
iRacing Nürburgring Endurance Series | Next Race (#4 of 9) at Nürburgring Combined – Gesamtstrecke VLN (iRacing Season 3, Week 5)
iRacing CREVENTIC Endurance Series | Next Race (#4 of 5) at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours – Grand Prix (iRacing Season 3, Week 8)

For more information on the INDYCAR iRacing Series -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the Super Late Model Tour -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Series -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the iRacing CREVENTIC Endurance Series -> CLICK HERE

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 like the MOZA F4 Regionals, as well as 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 2025 Season 3. All series will have racing every 30 minutes at :00 and :30 after.

In 2025 Season 3, these series will be utilized for qualification for the 2025 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 2 Schedule:

Americas: Watkins Glen International – Boot
Asia-Pacific: Suzuka International Racing Course – Grand Prix
Europe: Red Bull Ring – Grand Prix

For more information on the 2025 FIA F4 Global Esports Championship presented by MOZA -> CLICK HERE

RING MEISTER RICMOTECH SERIES

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.

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 2 Schedule:

Touring Cars at Nürburgring Nordschleife – Industriefahrten

DRAFT MASTER CHALLENGE BY SIMAGIC

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 2 Schedule:

NASCAR Gen 7 at Talladega Superspeedway

RAIN MASTER

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 2 Schedule:

at Watkins Glen International – Boot

ADVANCED PRO 2 LITE OFF-ROAD RACING SERIES

The newest hourly series in our rotation is the Advanced Pro 2 Lite Off-Road Racing Series, new for iRacing’s 2025 Season 3. This series takes the Pro 2 Lite and finally puts it exclusively on short course off-road tracks. Members finally have a championship in official racing capacity where these trucks are run on tracks such as Crandon, Bark River, and Firebird.

This will be a fixed setup series that runs at D-Class license level (or Rookies with a 4.0 Safety Rating). Races are every hour at the top of the hour.

Week 2 Schedule:

at Wild West Motorsports Park

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!

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 13th to July 13th, iRacers can set their best time in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza through the Time Attack portal on the iRacing UI.

For more information on the 2025 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Virtual Championship -> CLICK HERE & REGISTER HERE

LOOKING AHEAD

While we aim to let iRacing members know what is happening this week in particular, we also want to let everyone know what is on the horizon beyond. This includes not only our next iRacing Special Event, but also potential eSports to keep an eye on for qualifying or participation purposes in the coming weeks.

NEXT iRACING SPECIAL EVENT: iRacing FireCracker 400 at Daytona (2008 Oval)

July 2nd – July 7th | iRacing FireCracker 400 (iRacing Season 3, Week 3)

For more information on the 2025 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK 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!
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This Week in iRacing | June 24-June 30, 2025

iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS

iRACING 6HRS OF THE GLEN PRESENTED BY VCO