One of the longstanding complaints about iRacing is that it seems to understandably focus on adding U.S oval and dirt track content. But that's being laid to rest with 4 European road circuits come to iRacing in 2021, as the start of plans for much more European-based content in the future. The four tracks have already been fully scanned and licensed, and will be released in … [Read more...]
Long Beach Arrives with iRacing 2021 Season 1
As we get closer to the start of the next year of virtual motorsport, there's plenty of news to catch up on with iRacing. And that includes the announcement that Long Beach arrives with iRacing 2021 Season 1. The update is currently scheduled to arrive on December 9th, 2020. Technically Long Beach has been available in iRacing for several years, but only as a Tech Track. … [Read more...]
iRacing 2020 Season 4 Patch 2 Deployed, Long Beach Previewed
More tweaks and improvements have arrived with iRacing 2020 Season 4 Patch 2 deployed, plus there's a preview screen of Long Beach as it will move from a wireframe tech track to a full circuit. Most of the changes in iRacing 2020 Season 4 Patch 2 for individual cars has been to update individual season set-ups (including the NASCAR Cup Series cars), along with some … [Read more...]
iRacing Adds Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in September 2020
Get ready to try a new oval as iRacing adds Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in September 2020 alongside the start of Season 4. Two configurations will be included with a 0.25 mile mini oval, along with the main 0.596 mile circuit. It's an historic addition, as the oldest continually operating track in the United States. It's now 116 years since the first event was held at the … [Read more...]
iRacing 2020 Season 4 will make 2 more cars and 5 tracks free
Some big changes are coming as iRacing 2020 Season 4 will make 2 more cars and 5 tracks free to anyone paying the standard monthly subscription. Plus two other cars will be discounted for the future. The new cars available for free will be the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, which features in series including the Sim Lab Production Car Challenge. So it might help to see more variation … [Read more...]
Hockenheim and New Grass Are Coming to iRacing
There's been a lot of new car and track content revealed for iRacing recently. And now there's news that both Hockenheim and new grass are coming to iRacing. The legendary German circuit probably doesn't need much introduction, as it was originally built in 1932, and has hosted multiple Formula One Grand Prix as recently as 2019. Hockenheimring was redesigned in 2002 … [Read more...]
iRacing Teases Weedsport Speedway and Big Block Modifieds
It seems more dirt oval action is on the way, as iRacing teases Weedsport Speedway and Big Block Modifieds as new additions to the sim racing subscriptions based service. First up is Weedsport Speedway, which is a 3/8 oval dirt track. Previously known as Cayuga Country Fair Speedway, the name was switched from matching its fairground location to the town it's based … [Read more...]
Huge iRacing 2020 Season 3 Update Arrives Tomorrow
We already knew a lot of new cars were about to be released. But the patch notes have been shared to reveal that an absolutely huge iRacing 2020 Season 3 update arrives tomorrow. The sim racing service will go into downtime mode from 12 noon UTC (8am EDT, 10pm AEST), with overlap sessions prevented from six hours earlier. While iRacing is offline, you can always use the Test … [Read more...]
iRacing Announces A Rescanned Kentucky Speedway
More NASCAR oval news as iRacing announces a rescanned Kentucky Speedway ready for release as part of 2020 Season 3. The current iRacing version of the tri-oval will now become the "Legacy Kentucky Speedway 2011", and if you bought it in the last 24 months, you'll get the rescanned and updated circuit for free. The 1.5 mile tri-oval speedway in Sparta, Kentucky is a … [Read more...]
North Wilkesboro Speedway Arrives in iRacing
It's been talked about and teased for a while. But North Wilkesboro Speedway arrives in iRacing as a treat for anyone wanting to revisit a famous short track venue or try it out for the first time. Opening in Wilkesboro Township, North Carolina in 1949, the 0.625 mile circuit hosted top level NASCAR racing, including 93 Winston Cup Series races, until it closed in 1996. … [Read more...]
Is North Wilkesboro Coming To iRacing In June 2020?
We've already reported that the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway has been laserscanned by the iRacing team for future inclusion in the game. But is North Wilkesboro coming to iRacing in June, following a teaser post on social media from Dale Earnhardt Jnr? Besides being a successful part of one of the most famous families in NASCAR, and winning championships as both a … [Read more...]
iRacing IndyCar Aeroscreen Dallara IR18 Released
Virtual motorsport is overtaking the real world with the iRacing IndyCar Aeroscreen Dallara IR18 released to all drivers now. The design has been tested in the real world as a response to several serious and tragic racing incidents, but would have debuted in the 2020 Indycar season. With real racing suspended, your first chance to see it in action is in iRacing. The … [Read more...]
iRacing 2020 Season 2 Build Released
The iRacing 2020 Season 2 build is now available to download, including the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR, the addition of the Norwegian Hell Lankebanen rallycross circuit, and a revamped Texas Motor Speedway. Plus new AI and damage model content. There's a massive list of tweaks and improvements in the full release note below, so we'll quickly run through some of … [Read more...]
iRacing 2019 Content and Feature Review Video
Even when you spend your life driving in racing sims and writing about them, it's easy to lose track of what's happened in the last 12 months. In fact, it's probably even more likely when you're escaping December weather to drive a Mazda MX-5 around in sunny California! So the iRacing 2019 Content and Feature review video makes for some impressive viewing. It covers most … [Read more...]
The Complete iRacing Track List
Similar to the iRacing car list, your subscription to the iRacing sim service means you get a certain number of tracks included in the basic monthly price - and then need to pay more to license use of additional circuits (which you only have access to while your membership is current and live). So use our complete iRacing track list to see what's included. We'll start with … [Read more...]