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Alex Palou Kicks Off IndyCar iRacing Challenge With Victory in Montreal

March 19th, 2021 by

His first real-world NTT IndyCar Series race with Chip Ganassi Racing won’t happen for a month yet, but if Tuesday night’s IndyCar iRacing Challenge round at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is any indication, Alex Palou should be right at home running up front with his new team. The Spanish sophomore qualified on pole, led the first … Read the Rest »

IndyCar iRacing Challenge Race Preview: Montreal

March 18th, 2021 by

One month from today, the cars and stars of the NTT IndyCar Series will finally kick off their 2021 season at Barber Motorsports Park. For those who can’t wait that long, though, a majority of the series’ top names will hit the virtual track in tonight’s IndyCar iRacing Challenge round from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, the … Read the Rest »

INDYCAR iRacing Challenge Returns With Three Races Starting March 18

March 11th, 2021 by

After a popular six-race run in the spring of 2020, iRacing and INDYCAR have teamed up once again for the return of the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge beginning on Thursday, March 18 at 6:30PM ET. The three-race slate will see many of the series’ top drivers taking on popular tracks from its storied history, as well … Read the Rest »

2021 Season 2 is HERE!

March 9th, 2021 by

It’s that time already! 2021 Season 2 is out NOW and features yet another huge slate of new content and major updates. Here’s a look at just some of what to expect: Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg: One of Germany’s most prominent circuits makes its iRacing debut with multiple layouts. Which car will you take to Hockenheim first? … Read the Rest »

2021 Season 1 is HERE!

December 9th, 2020 by

One of iRacing’s biggest builds yet, the 2021 Season 1 build features a massive slate of content and feature updates that should provide something for everyone. Whether you’re a casual racer or World Championship-caliber, someone who prefers turning left or a road course ringer, here’s a look at everything that’s in store this build: Dallara … Read the Rest »

iRacing Downshift #33: Build Week! Dallara iR-01, Long Beach, and MUCH More!

December 9th, 2020 by

Click here to listen to the latest iRacing Downshift! There’s so much content in the iRacing 2021 Season 1 build, that we didn’t even have time for a guest this week! From the Dallara iR-01 to the Big Block Modified, Long Beach to Cedar Lake, two new GT3s to a jump on the Irwindale Figure … Read the Rest »

2020 Season 4 Week 13 Starts Tonight!

December 7th, 2020 by

From our newest content to some of the most off-the wall racing combinations imaginable, Week 13 is a showcase of some of the most fun series the iRacing team can come up with. Here’s a look at what’s coming this week: New Content/Features Series (all Unofficial/Fun unless otherwise noted) 13th Week Shiny New Shakedown: 25 … Read the Rest »

iRacing and Dallara Team Up to Build Dallara iR-01

December 4th, 2020 by

Premier spec open-wheel car to debut in December build, feature in 2021 World Championship December 4, 2020 – iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations and Dallara Automobili have partnered to introduce the Dallara iR-01, a world-class open-wheel racecar, to iRacing in time for the 2021 Season 1 build this December. The new vehicle, which blends modern technology with … Read the Rest »

Lionheart IndyCar Series: Karam wins slugfest at Phillip Island

October 14th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KIgJsEb2EM Sage Karam made a statement Wednesday night. The NTT IndyCar Series veteran racked up his series-leading fifth win of 2020 at Phillip Island in the HyperX Grand Prix, leading all but three laps, after a daring first lap pass. “It was a good night overall,” Karam said. “Was able to get out, break … Read the Rest »

Lionheart Retro Series: Hardin Wins Second-Closest Retro Race Ever

October 7th, 2020 by Jason Galvin

Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON1udQg21-A&feature=emb_title You would think a driver would get tired of ending up on the wrong side of history. But all Dustin Warlow could do Thursday night was laugh. Ricky Hardin beat Warlow to the line by 0.008 seconds in the second-closest finish in Lionheart Retro Series presented by DMLC Racing Channel history, capturing his … Read the Rest »