There's another iconic circuit on the way as iRacing teases Fuji Speedway, presumable set for release when the iRacing 2022 Season 3 update arrives in June. The current season ends on June 6th, followed by update and normal Week 13 iRacing shenanigans and testing. Back in January, iRacing promised three new dirt tracks this year, and with Federated Auto Parts Raceway already … [Read more...]
iRacing 2022 Season 2 Update Released
The iRacing 2022 Season 2 Update has been released with six new cars, and both the Winton Motor Raceway and Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 circuits added, along with overhauls for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and GT3 class, netcode improvements, and more. The 5.05 GB download, if you select all available content and updates, also expanded AI racing to more … [Read more...]
iRacing 2022 Season 1 Patch 2 Released
The arrival of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum oval is probably the best part of the 169MB download now that iRacing 2022 Season 1 Patch 2 has been released. But there are a number of other cars and circuits with fixes and tweaks to make note of. iRacing designed and developed the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum circuit in cooperation with NASCAR ahead of the first … [Read more...]
Lots Of New Dirt Tracks Coming To iRacing in 2022
A whole host of new venues have been announced, with lots of new Dirt Tracks coming to iRacing in 2022. It's already the sim racing choice for short ovals and longer speedway tracks, and the ramping up of releases could be tied to the recent acquisition of developers Orontes Games. So it's great news if you enjoy racing dirt ovals across the various car classes in iRacing, … [Read more...]
New iRacing Videos Highlight Daytona Updates
Two new iRacing videos highlight Daytona updates included in the 2022 Season 1 Patch 1 release. The latest 2021 laser scan data has been used to tweak and change Daytona International Speedway, replicating it as close as possible to the real thing. Big changes you'll notice include the Bus Stop curbing changing and new gain-time checkpoints, meaning you might have to change … [Read more...]
iRacing will add the Los Angeles Coliseum For 2022
With NASCAR announcing the venue of The Clash, the season-opening exhibition race, it's also been revealed iRacing will add the Los Angeles Coliseum for 2022. It's another example of the sim racing service working closely with the motorsport association since they've recently announced their official simulation partnership. And they've worked closely on a range of projects, … [Read more...]
iRacing 2021 Season 4 Build Released
It's finally here, as the 7.69GB iRacing 2021 Season 4 build has been released to download, bringing new cars, tracks, and a host of other changes to all aspects of the sim racing service. The arrival of the Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020 and the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) will be a significant change to the eligible series for both cars. And while American oval fans get Hickory … [Read more...]
iRacing About To Release The Mt Washington Hillclimb
It's an exciting time for new content and upcoming releases, with iRacing about the release the Mt Washington hillclimb as an early access version. And it's arriving just in time for the running of the real world event, which will be held from August 13-15th, 2021. Not as well known internationally as Pikes Peak, the Mount Washington event is actually the oldest hillclimb in … [Read more...]
iRacing 2021 Season 3 Update Released
There's a hefty 9.64GB of cars, tracks and improvements to download with the iRacing 2021 Season 3 update released for the next 12 weeks of online sim racing competition. Season updates are normally pretty sizeable, but this might be the biggest yet, with a lot of new content to delve into. New cars in the iRacing 2021 Season 3 Update The most eagerly anticipated new … [Read more...]
Chicago Street Circuit Released on iRacing
Ever fancied driving around the roads in a NASCAR Cup Series machine? Your dreams have now been answered with the Chicago Street Circuit released on iRacing and available to buy now for $14.95. There's talk of the real world NASCAR championship visiting a street circuit in the future, but in the meantime, they partnered with iRacing to laser scan some of the most familiar … [Read more...]
iRacing 2021 Season 2 Release Notes
Although iRacing will always publicise upcoming new cars, tracks and big changes, you tend to only get a detailed list of updates when the latest deployment goes live. But that's changed with a draft version of the iRacing 2021 Season 2 release notes already available. And it's quite a list, with even the season highlights running to several lines. On the car front there's a … [Read more...]
iRacing SuperSpeedway Arrives With 2021 Season 1 Patch 1
It might not be based on a real world circuit, but iRacing SuperSpeedway arrives with the 2021 Season 1 Patch 1 release, and comes with some sim racing history. Coca-Cola Speedway originally appeared in the NASCAR Racing series of games developed by Papyrus Design Group. It was available in NASCAR Racing 2002 Season and NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, and the three-mile long … [Read more...]
iRacing 2021 Season 1 Build Release Notes
One of the biggest ever updates is scheduled to be deployed to iRacing from 13:00 UTC / GMT on December 9th, 2020. But while you wait for the new cars, tracks layouts and more, you can see what's coming with the iRacing 2021 Season 1 Build Release Notes. Even selecting some of the highlights makes for a pretty long list with the release of the Dallara iR-01, two Dirt … [Read more...]
iRacing adds Brands Hatch and Charlotte Rallycross Tracks
Normally I experience elation and despair by throwing away a certain victory at the last corner. But now I've had the same emotional rollercoaster as iRacing adds Brands Hatch and Charlotte Rallycross Tracks with the 2021 Season 1 Build. I've dabbled in the Rallycross series in iRacing, but held back a little purely because I haven't been able to invest in a sim rig set-up … [Read more...]
iRacing Preview Cedar Lake Speedway
There's a new dirt oval track arriving with the 2021 Season 1 build release, as iRacing preview Cedar Lake Speedway, including a new video showing the the circuit. The latest dirt oval addition to the sim racing service is named after a nearby lake and located in New Richmond in Wisconsin. It was opened in 1957 on a farm opened by Elmer Cook and his family after they … [Read more...]