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 4, Week 8 — from November 3rd to November 9th in 2026.

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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!

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iRACING HOMESTEAD CHAMPIONSHIP

The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing Homestead Championship, the final race of the 2026 NASCAR iRacing Series calendar, a full-length NASCAR Cup Series event.

For the first time since 2019, Homestead-Miami Speedway will crown the real-world champions of the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series. This virtual event will mirror the Cup event, running the current NASCAR Cup Series cars at the current day edition of the Homestead-Miami venue, available in both fixed setup and open setup variety.

For more information on iRacing Homestead Championship -> CLICK HERE
For more information on the 2026 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK HERE

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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!

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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 36 of 36 will take place at Homestead-Miami Speedway – Oval. This is the same Special Event mentioned above.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Fixed Schedule: Wednesday, 21:00 GMT; Friday, 02:00 GMT; Saturday, 10:00 & 17:00 GMT; Monday, 02:00 GMT
Open Schedule: Thursday, 02:00 & 19:00 GMT; Saturday, 02:00 GMT; Sunday, 15:00 GMT

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

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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 21 of 24 will take place at Autódromo José Carlos Pace – Grand Prix (Interlagos).

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

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iRACING NURBURGRING ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Experience the thrill of racing on one of the world’s most iconic race courses with the iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Series. Take the wheel in one of five classes comprised of some of our most popular sports cars in a series of endurance events. Whether you’re sharing the cockpit with your teammates or trying to conquer the track on your own, this multi-class event offers one of the most unique challenges that a sports car racer could ask for.

Week 10 of 10 will take place at the Nürburgring Combined – Gesamtstrecke VLN.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Saturday 07:00 GMT and 17:00 GMT, Sunday 00:00 GMT and 13:00 GMT

For more information on the iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Series -> CLICK HERE

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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 37 of 37 will take place at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

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

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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 39 of 39 will take place at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

The races this week are scheduled for:

Tuesday 22:00 GMT, Thursday 02:00 GMT, Saturday 17:00 GMT, Monday 02:00 GMT

For more information on the Dirt Super Late Model Tour -> CLICK HERE

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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 25 of 27 will take place at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway – Oval. This is mirroring the All-American 400 race in the real-world, by the way!

Did you know our Super Late Model Tour is mirroring the real world All-American 400 this week with 300 laps around Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway?

Our first race is tonight! https://t.co/7euflriuTw

— iRacing (@iRacing) November 2, 2026

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

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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 15 of 16 will take place at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez – Grand Prix Historic.

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

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WEEKLY SERIES OFF THIS WEEK:

• NASCAR Modified Tour | Next Race (#25 of 26) at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway – Oval (iRacing Season 4, Week 9)

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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.

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FIA F4 REGIONAL TOURS

The Regional editions of the FIA F4 series. Each region is spaced out to start every 15 minutes, with the Challenge Series kicking off each hour, followed by the Americas (:15 after), Asia-Pacific (:30 after), and Europe (:45 after).

Week 8 Schedule: 

• Challenge: Autódromo José Carlos Pace – Grand Prix
• Americas: Watkins Glen International – Boot
• Asia-Pacific: Suzuka International Racing Course – Grand Prix
• Europe: Red Bull Ring – Grand Prix

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GT3 REGIONAL TOURS BY SENSITHAPTICS

The Regional racing format debuted in GT3 racing in 2025 Season 4, and is now presented by SENSITHaptics!

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 8 Schedule: 

• Americas: Sebring International Raceway – International
• Asia-Pacific: Suzuka International Racing Course – Grand Prix
• Europe: Silverstone Circuit – Grand Prix

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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 8 Schedule: 

• TCR Class at Nürburgring Nordschleife – Industriefahrten

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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 8 Schedule: 

• NASCAR Cup Series Gen 7 at Daytona International Speedway – Oval

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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 8 Schedule:

• at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto – Grand Prix

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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 8 Schedule: 

• at [Legacy] Phoenix Raceway – 2008 – Rallycross

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NEW! TRACK DAY!

Just like a real track day, we’re bringing all sorts of cars to the track together for a unique twist on multiclass driving. See how your favorites stack up as you manage traffic while trying to be fastest in your class!

Open Qualifiers begin every 30 minutes at :15 and :45 past the hour.

CARS AVAILABLE TO DRIVE: 

• [Legacy] Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992.1)
• [Legacy] Mazda MX-5 Roadster 2010
• [Legacy] Mazda MX-5 Cup – 2010
• Caterham 420R
• Renault Clio
• Toyota GR86
• Radical SR8
• Hyundai Elantra N TCR
• Honda Civic Type R TCR
• Hyundai Veloster N TCR
• Audi RS3 LMS Gen2 TCR
• Ford Mustang FR500S

Week 8 Schedule: 

• at MotorLand Aragón – National

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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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