iRacing

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April 14, 2026

🏁 2026 Season 2 — Current Season

Live now — new cars, new track, and major AI improvements

New Car

Audi RS3 LMS Gen2 TCR

The three-time TCR Model of the Year joins the iRacing roster. A front-wheel-drive touring car that brings a different driving challenge to the platform. AI-enabled from day one.

Season 2 2026
New Car

NASCAR Truck RAM

NASCAR's newest national series machine arrives. The RAM joins the truck series lineup, offering a fresh option for oval racing enthusiasts and adding to the NASCAR content library.

Season 2 2026
Updated

NASCAR Cup Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2026

The Cup Series Camaro ZL1 receives its 2026 update with the ZL1 performance package. Updated aero and performance characteristics to match the real-world 2026 season specifications.

Season 2 2026
New Track

St. Petersburg Grand Prix

A new street course fresh off this year's INDYCAR season opener. Also a historic first-time venue for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, making it a versatile addition to the track roster.

Season 2 2026

🤖 AI & Platform Updates

Continuous improvements to the iRacing experience

Feature

AI Racing: Major Milestone

AI Drivers can now complete qualifying and finish race events without any humans present. All new content comes AI-enabled right out of the box, including the Audi RS3 LMS Gen2 TCR and St. Petersburg.

Season 2 2026
Development

February 2026 Development Update

iRacing shared an in-depth development update covering ongoing work on tire model improvements, graphical updates, and future content plans. The team continues investing in the platform's long-term evolution.

February 2026

📜 Season 1 Recap

What arrived in the previous season

Free Car

FIA Cross Car

Free to the entire user base, the FIA Cross Car is iRacing's first RWD rallycross car and a key part of the refreshed Rookie experience. Low barrier to entry makes it perfect for newcomers.

Season 1 2026
Premium

Porsche 911 Cup (992.2)

Packing 520 horsepower, the latest Porsche Cup car arrived ready for both AI racing and rain conditions. A favorite for one-make racing series with its challenging rear-engine dynamics.

Season 1 2026

🏆 Special Events & Esports

Community events and competitive highlights

Event

IMSA Classic 500 at Laguna Seca

Travel back to the golden era of sports car racing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Race the Nissan GTP ZX-T or Audi 90 Quattro GTO in this classic endurance event. Full details and schedules are now published on iRacing.com.

April 2026
Series

eNASCAR Coca-Cola Series: 24-Race Season

The 2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series expands to 24 total races with 11 weeks of qualifying competition. The series continues to be the premier esports destination for oval racing enthusiasts worldwide.

2026 Season
Weekly

NASCAR iRacing Series: Week 9 at Kansas

The NASCAR iRacing Series (Open and Fixed Setup) follows the real-world NASCAR Cup schedule. Week 9 of 36 takes the Gen 7 Stock Cars to Kansas Speedway for another week of competitive oval racing action.

April 14-20, 2026
College Series

Sunset Splash: Tournament Round 6

The eNASCAR College iRacing Series wraps up the 2025-26 season with the Sunset Splash tournament. 120 students competed for 39 qualifying spots at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Time trials ran from March 31 to April 9.

April 2026