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iRacing

September 21, 2026

Your guide to iRacing’s Petit Le Mans Special Event

Held one week before the real-world motorsport event of the same name and length, iRacing’s Petit Le Mans special event sees teams of drivers compete for 10 hours. While not a day-long afair, this is still one of the sternest tests for sim racers, especially considering the venue is the daunting Road Atlanta. Due to its start time (10:55 am in-sim) and length, competitors start in the day and end in darkness. Just to spice things up further, this is a multi-class showdown, with GTP/Hypercar, LMP2 and GT3 cars on the grid. Here’s everything you need to know.

iRacing

September 14, 2026

Your guide to iRacing’s Britcar 24HR Special Event

A new addition to the iRacing special event schedule for 2026, the Britcar 24HR race brings a two-class, day-long race to the service for sim racers to compete in. Based at a virtual Silverstone, it harks back to a real-world race that took place at the Northamptonshire venue until 2018. This event was originally revived in simulation form by Motorsport UK Esports as an event for its members. While that organisation is still involved for 2026 and provides the partners, iRacing has upgraded it to special event status for 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

iRacing

September 11, 2026

7 key additions in iRacing’s Season 4 2026 update

iRacing uses a quarterly structure, timed around its race series and special event calendar. Once ‘Week 13’ comes around on its schedule, you know a new season is imminent, and with every new season comes new content and platform updates. That time is now. There are several new cars, updated tracks and quality-of-life platform changes in iRacing’s latest Season 4 2026 update. Here’s all you need to know about the most important additions.

iRacing

September 8, 2026

Your guide to iRacing’s Suzuka 1000km Special Event

iRacing’s Suzuka 1000km Special Event returns this year for its second running, emulating a real-world event with the same circuit, length and car roster. It even happens on the same weekend. Across 173 laps of the narrow Japanese circuit, this single-category team event is just under six hours of close and competitive racing. Here’s everything you need to know.

iRacing

September 3, 2026

How to Use iRacing Telemetry to Find Faster Lap Times: A Practical Guide

Telemetry analysis is fast becoming a popular way for sim racers to improve their speed and consistency in iRacing. If you are struggling to break through the 3,000 iRating barrier, you may want to consider utilising iRacing’s telemetry recording feature to understand where you’re missing out compared to the quickest drivers. Telemetry is useful at almost any skill level. By looking at your braking, throttle, steering, speed and racing line data, you can identify exactly where time is being gained or lost rather than relying purely on feel. Below, we’ll outline how to record telemetry in iRacing and describe how you can use it to help you become a faster, more consistent sim racer.

iRacing

September 2, 2026

5 Best Cars to Buy First in iRacing

With so many cars available in iRacing, deciding what to buy first can be tricky. This guide breaks down five of the best early purchases across open-wheel, GT4, GT3, Porsche Cup and GTP racing, helping you choose a car based on your experience level, racing goals and the series you want to compete in.

iRacing

August 28, 2026

How to Take Fast Corners in Sim Racing

Fast corners are some of the most difficult to master in sim racing. A small change in brake pressure, steering input or entry speed can be the difference between finding a few tenths and spinning off into the barrier. The key to getting faster through high-speed corners is not simply to brake later or enter the corner faster. You need to keep the car balanced, avoid slowing down more than necessary and smoothly blend your braking and steering inputs as you approach the apex. Here’s how to recognize the mistakes being made in fast corners and, more importantly, how to fix them.

iRacing

August 17, 2026

ACC vs iRacing vs LMU: Which Should You Play in 2026?

Sim racers are spoilt for choice in 2026. iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate continue to be updated regularly with new cars and tracks, and despite developer Kunos Simulazioni abandoning work on Assetto Corsa Competizione, it remains a popular choice among racing enthusiasts. Below, we’ll weigh up the pros and cons of each of these sim racing behemoths, and help you decide which is most deserving of your time in 2026.

iRacing

August 4, 2026

Your guide to iRacing’s Portimão 1000 Special Event

The iRacing Portimão 1000 returns for 2026 for its second-ever running, in tribute to a real-world endurance race around the Portuguese venue in 2009 and 2010.‍This multi-class special event uses older vehicles, not typically seen on iRacing, delivering something a little different from the usual GTP, GT3 and GT4 fare.‍ It therefore acts as a form of sim racing palate cleanser, with drivers adapting to vehicles rarely competed with. It also helps that the circuit is one of Europe’s best, with blind apices and distinct topography.‍Due to this alluring combination, many of the world’s best iRacing drivers also take part for fun, with Verstappen Racing drivers Diogo Pinto and Gustavo Ariel winning the top split last year.‍Here’s all you need to know.

iRacing

July 17, 2026

iRacing Raises Prices for 2026 & Announces New INDYCAR Game

iRacing has announced its first subscription price increase in years, with the new pricing taking effect on August 18, 2026. In the same week iRacing Studios and INDYCAR also confirmed a long-rumored standalone INDYCAR game, the first in over two decades. Here's the full, current breakdown of what iRacing actually costs in 2026, and everything known so far about the new game.

iRacing

July 8, 2026

How to get faster in iRacing

How do you get faster in iRacing? There isn’t one clear answer for that. Sorry. No single magic setting. Not one easy trick. There definitely isn’t a magic graphics setting that helps you find 0.5s. But there is a series of methods, or tips, you can follow if you’re relatively new to the service that will help. Naturally, the quicker you get, the more likely you are to face diminishing returns. If you reach the higher splits, competition is fierce. This isn’t a guide for professional esports-level drivers. If you’re just starting out, or stuck in the middle ground, then here are some tips, which, when combined, will hopefully result in lap time gains. Here are seven simple tricks to becoming quicker in iRacing.

iRacing

July 3, 2026

iRacing Special Events 2026: Full Calendar, Dates and How They Work

iRacing Special Events are the biggest races on the platform. They bring together thousands of drivers for multiclass endurance racing across several time slots, making it possible for competitors from around the world to take part. This guide has everything you need: the full 2026 calendar, how the format works, what it takes to enter, and how to use the season to push your racing further.

iRacing

June 24, 2026

How to Prepare for the iRacing Spa 24

The iRacing Spa 24 is one of the biggest endurance events on the Special Events calendar. For 24 hours, teams of GT3 drivers tackle Spa-Francorchamps through changing weather, day-to-night transitions, traffic, and fatigue. Winning teams aren't usually the fastest over a single lap; they're the ones that stay organized, avoid mistakes, and execute consistently from the green flag to the checkered flag. This guide covers everything you need to prepare, from building your team and choosing a car to managing fuel, strategy, and driver stints.

iRacing

June 11, 2026

iRacing Season 3 2026: Complete Guide to Every New Car, Track & Update

iRacing Season 3 2026 went live on June 9, 2026. The headline additions for road racers are the free BMW M2 Racing (G87), a fully rescanned WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and the new Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, a real NASCAR street course that's in iRacing before it's raced in real life. Season 3 also adds the BMW M Hybrid V8 Evo GTP car and three UI tools the community has wanted for years: a native fuel calculator, an incident tracker, and per-car control profiles. Here's every new car, every new track, and every update worth knowing about.

iRacing

June 9, 2026

How to Drive Watkins Glen in iRacing (Full Corner-by-Corner Guide)

Watkins Glen International is among the most rewarding and technically demanding circuits on iRacing. Whether you are preparing for a league race, the iRacing Special Event (which includes GTP, LMP2, and GT3 classes), or simply chasing a clean lap in a time trial, this corner-by-corner guide will help you maximise lap time. This guide covers the full layout, including the Inner Loop, also known as "The Boot" configuration, and is relevant across all modern car categories available at the circuit in iRacing.

Why Most Sim Racers Use Too Much Force Feedback (And How to Fix It)

iRacing

May 25, 2026

Why Most Sim Racers Use Too Much Force Feedback (And How to Fix It)

Most sim racers use too much force feedback without realizing it. This guide explains why overly aggressive FFB settings can hurt consistency, mask grip information, and make you slower and how to find the sweet spot for clearer car control and faster lap times.

iRacing

April 1, 2026

iRacing Coaching: Is It Worth It and How to Choose the Right Option

According to iRacingData.com, the highest iRating for an individual is 13,118 for the Sports Car iRacing licence, which most drivers will never surpass. For many, getting past 2,000 iRating is a more relatable target, with the same dataset revealing that for the two main road course disciplines, 20 per cent of drivers are between 1,200 and 1,300. To edge into the upper echelons of iRacing’s ranking system and face off against more competent opponents, sim racers often look for that silver bullet. Yet, the reality often is that hard work will pay off. One way to progress is by investing in iRacing coaching, be that AI-powered (e.g., trophi.ai) or through one-on-one coaching sessions and telemetry-based services – keeping in mind that the end goal of iRacing isn’t necessarily all about chasing the score, but that a higher score will at least see you enter higher quality races. But which method works for you? Here are some pointers.

Sim Racing

January 12, 2026

What to Expect from Sim Racing in 2026

A new year is upon us, and following a busy 2025, the sim racing industry continues to move forward.‍ There will be new cars, tracks and features for existing platforms, plus all-new games and even a surprising twist for one popular series.‍ Here are what we think are the biggest attractions over the next 12 months.

iRacing

December 15, 2025

iRacing’s Top 10 Most-Raced Series

As its name suggests, iRacing is all about the… well, racing. It sounds obvious for a sim racing platform, but other contemporaries, such as Assetto Corsa, are more about being a driving sandbox. iRacing, on the other hand, puts competitive online racing to the forefront. These ranked battles and special events are its core competence - the main reason to become a member. It’s not hard to find a busy grid with highly ranked drivers. Which is remarkable, really, considering the breadth of content on offer. NASCAR, dirt ovals, off-road, rallycross, Formula 1 cars, electric concept vehicles and GT3s. It covers the full motorsport spectrum. However, some series see more action than others, and knowing the most popular may help if you’re looking for the largest grids or most competitive rivals. Here are the top ten most-raced, according to iracingdata.com, with stats based on Season 4 2025.

Sim Racing

December 5, 2025

Why Smooth is Fast… Most of the Time

In both motorsport and sim racing, you’ll likely have heard the old adage that ‘smooth is fast’, which is fundamentally correct in most driving scenarios.‍ However, for several reasons, this may not always be the case. Read on to find out more.

iRacing

December 4, 2025

Which iRacing Tracks Are Compatible with AI Opponents?

iRacing’s 2020 Season 1 build introduced AI racing to the subscription-based service, initially allowing players to drive the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (991) against computer-controlled opponents on a handful of tracks. Since then, the development team has worked hard to add even more AI-compatible circuits, with AI racing proving to be a popular way to introduce players to the vagaries of iRacing without the fear of losing SR or iR.

iRacing

October 30, 2025

5 of the Most Anticipated New Additions Coming to iRacing

iRacing recently released the Indy NXT car and the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, but there’s more on the way soon – a lot more.‍ The sim racing subscription service has several fan-requested additions in development, and thankfully, we can piece together what to expect next.‍ Here are five key items that will be available soon for the simulation, which will sit alongside quality-of-life changes also expected over the coming months, such as updated hybrid systems, refreshed graphics and, later, a career mode.

iRacing

October 27, 2025

iRacing Studios: Everything you need to know

It may have flown under the radar somewhat, but there’s a brand new racing video game developer on the market. It has new licensing agreements, fresh teams and proprietary technology.‍ But, it’s also a name many in sim racing are already very familiar with… iRacing.‍ Yes, iRacing has been on a spending spree, purchasing projects, hiring developers and signing deals to create iRacing Studios.‍ While it carries the simulation platform’s name as part of the brand, and iRacing will have oversight on the projects, this is actually an overarching brand name for numerous projects that aren’t based on its popular platform.‍ Here’s everything you need to know about this ambitious project, and why it should help, not distract from, the iRacing you may already know and enjoy.

iRacing

October 20, 2025

iRacing’s Safety Rating and iRating explained

Part of iRacing’s success is its Safety Rating (SR) and iRating (iR) systems, where drivers are ranked and organised based on how well they conduct themselves in races. Below, we explain more about these systems and give you tips on how to improve your respective SR and iR numbers, helping you race against like-minded opponents with similar ability levels.

iRacing

September 15, 2025

Which Cars and Tracks Are Compatible with iRacing’s Rain System?

iRacing’s 2024 Season 2 build finally introduced rain to the long-running sim.

iRacing

May 6, 2025

How to Prepare for an iRacing Special Event

The iRacing Daytona 24 is one of, if not the, most popular sim racing event in terms of user participation. The race, combined with the Roar before 24, marks the traditional start of the platform’s Special Event season. These are high-stakes races where teams of sim racers can team up and compete to see who is best against rivals around the world. Signing up, and competing in, such occasions requires practice, dedication and organisation. Here’s what you need to do before entering one of these vast, sometimes intimidating, occasions.

iRacing

April 30, 2025

5 Epic Tracks in Development for iRacing

The iRacing driving simulation service is currently working on several new tracks. Often buried within Greg Hill’s development blogs on its website, there are some engrossing details, in particular for those interested in upcoming circuits. With two all-new venues released in December 2024 (Thruxton and Huset’s Speedway), we’ve combed through the outfit’s statements to find the next set of courses heading into 2025 and beyond.

iRacing

April 3, 2025

What’s New in iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 Update

iRacing’s latest build was released on the 10th of June 2025, and it introduced several pieces of new content to the sim. With only a couple of cars and one track made available, the headline features of Season 3 were behind the scenes, with an overhaul of iRacing’s GT3 car physics perhaps the most important handling tweak in the sim’s recent history. iRacing also received many other minor adjustments, including the second part of its NASCAR Refresh project, an update to its Paint Shop and a host of other physics and visual tweaks. Check out all the new content and features in iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 Update below.

iRacing

April 2, 2025

iRacing's Season 2 2025 Explained

The second season for 2025 (although the first released within 2025, confusingly) for iRacing is now here, and it brings with it new content, as per usual. But this time, there is also an extremely significant quality-of-life upgrade.‍ Here’s everything you need to know about iRacing Season 2 2025.

iRacing

March 17, 2025

How to Set up Your Pedals for iRacing

Setting your pedals correctly is crucial to the feel and performance of any sim. As a sim driver, two sensory inputs control the vehicle; your hands and your feet, both of which need to be in the correct position to maximise the sim racing experience.

iRacing

January 9, 2025

iRacing Setup: Find Seconds with this Sim Setup Guide

Having the right iRacing setup can drastically improve your sim racing performance, but where do you start? Setting up your car in iRacing can seem overwhelming to begin with and finding improvements can sometimes feel like a random process. However, there are certain methods you can follow to make setting your car up a more systematic process that creates consistent and incremental improvements. In this iRacing setup guide, I’ll detail a few pointers to begin your journey to better understand sim setup and ultimately develop a faster car.

iRacing

December 27, 2024

Highlights from iRacing’s 2025 Special Events Calendar

The iRacing Special Events calendar always brings trepidation, nervous energy and anticipation.‍Now is the time to start planning, working out which dates you are free on and possibly which new events you may be partaking in for the very first time.

iRacing

December 12, 2024

iRacing Force Feedback Setup Guide

Force feedback is the main sensory connection between a driver and a sim. Without it, you will feel separated from the feel of virtual driving. Sim racing steering wheels have come a long way over the last 15 years; from gear-driven wheels to direct drive and everything in between. Manufacturers of wheels have always been chasing the idea of ultimate realism but in short, we will never reach real-life experience through force feedback alone. However, it is crucial to your overall sim driving experience.

iRacing

September 26, 2024

iRacing FOV: Getting Your Field of View Right

The FOV (Field of View) settings are often under-utilised in sim racing, usually because the settings themselves can be a little difficult to understand. In this article, you will get a better understanding of FOV and how to set your sim correctly in iRacing (bare in mind that other sim platforms use similar methods). When training students, particularly students that have hit what they think is their maximum potential, FOV is one of the first items we review and resolve. It’s amazing how easy it is to get wrong and the impact of getting it right. If you want to skip past the theory and straight to how to set your FOV for iRacing, scroll down to the How to Set Your FOV in iRacing Section.

iRacing

Your guide to iRacing’s Bathurst 1000 Special Event

Your guide to iRacing’s Petit Le Mans Special Event

Your guide to iRacing’s Britcar 24HR Special Event

7 key additions in iRacing’s Season 4 2026 update

Your guide to iRacing’s Suzuka 1000km Special Event

How to Use iRacing Telemetry to Find Faster Lap Times: A Practical Guide

5 Best Cars to Buy First in iRacing

How to Take Fast Corners in Sim Racing

ACC vs iRacing vs LMU: Which Should You Play in 2026?

Your guide to iRacing’s Portimão 1000 Special Event

iRacing Raises Prices for 2026 & Announces New INDYCAR Game

How to get faster in iRacing

iRacing Special Events 2026: Full Calendar, Dates and How They Work

How to Prepare for the iRacing Spa 24

iRacing Season 3 2026: Complete Guide to Every New Car, Track & Update

How to Drive Watkins Glen in iRacing (Full Corner-by-Corner Guide)

Why Most Sim Racers Use Too Much Force Feedback (And How to Fix It)

iRacing Coaching: Is It Worth It and How to Choose the Right Option

What to Expect from Sim Racing in 2026

iRacing’s Top 10 Most-Raced Series

Why Smooth is Fast… Most of the Time

Which iRacing Tracks Are Compatible with AI Opponents?

5 of the Most Anticipated New Additions Coming to iRacing

iRacing Studios: Everything you need to know

iRacing’s Safety Rating and iRating explained

Which Cars and Tracks Are Compatible with iRacing’s Rain System?

How to Prepare for an iRacing Special Event

5 Epic Tracks in Development for iRacing

What’s New in iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 Update

iRacing's Season 2 2025 Explained

How to Set up Your Pedals for iRacing

iRacing Setup: Find Seconds with this Sim Setup Guide

Highlights from iRacing’s 2025 Special Events Calendar

iRacing Force Feedback Setup Guide

iRacing FOV: Getting Your Field of View Right