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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 »

Bergeron Back on Top of iRacing World of Outlaws Sprint Car Standings at Lernerville

December 8th, 2020 by

The showdown between Alex Bergeron and Hayden Cardwell for the 2020-21 iRacing World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car World Championship is shaping up to be one for the ages. Bergeron swung the pendulum back in his favor at Lernerville Speedway on Monday night, taking his second straight series victory and third overall after taking … Read the Rest »

Harth Earns iRX World Championship in Thriller as Ollikainen Wins in Sonoma

December 7th, 2020 by

Top rookie Jonne Ollikainen won the battle, but series veteran Yohann Harth won the war, as the iRacing Rallycross World Championship presented by Yokohama concluded on Saturday from Sonoma Raceway. Ollikainen and SET Esports teammate Tommi Hallman earned their third 1-2 finish of the season in the main event, but Harth’s fourth place result was … Read the Rest »

Karam Locks Up iRX All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama Title With Sonoma Win

December 7th, 2020 by

He’s already got USF2000 and Indy Lights titles under his belt in the real world, but now, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing’s Sage Karam has a championship in the virtual one as well. The NTT IndyCar Series driver and ARX2 race winner completed the quest for the iRacing Rallycross All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama championship on … Read the Rest »

iRacing World of Outlaws Sprint Car Preview: Lernerville

December 7th, 2020 by

The halfway point of the 2020-21 iRacing World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car World Championship sees the series visit one of the most unique tracks on the schedule. Lernerville Speedway, and its defining lack of a retaining wall on the outside of most of the track, will introduce the harshest consequences of the season … 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 »

Charlotte and Brands Hatch Rallycross Layouts Coming in 2021 Season 1

December 5th, 2020 by

As revealed during the season finale of the iRacing Rallycross World Championship presented by Yokohama on Saturday afternoon, iRacing will welcome two new rallycross layouts in time for 2021 Season 1. A new Charlotte Motor Speedway layout will be available free to all users, while a new configuration at Brands Hatch Circuit will be available … Read the Rest »

BMW M4 GT3 Early Release Coming to iRacing

December 5th, 2020 by

iRacing’s renewed focus on GT3 content continues with an early release of the BMW M4 GT3 that will make its real-world racing debut in 2021. Revealed on Saturday at BMW Sim Live, the new car will compete in GT3 series around the world in the coming years, and will also run in iRacing’s corresponding official … Read the Rest »

Yokohama iRX Series Finale at Sonoma: Race Preview

December 4th, 2020 by

Both the iRacing Rallycross All-Star Invitational and World Championship presented by Yokohama championship chases are coming down to the wire at the Yokohama iRX Series Finale from Sonoma Raceway on Saturday. Here’s what to expect from an intense finale: ALL-STAR INVITATIONAL PREVIEW: The intense three-way championship battle between Sage Karam, Scott Speed, and Conner Martell … Read the Rest »