See what’s in store for one of the biggest iRacing updates yet! Season 03 brings three new cars, two new tracks, a long-awaited dirt racing refresh and much more!
NEW TRACK
Alcañiz, Aragón, Spain
One of Spain’s newest permanent racing circuits, MotorLand Aragon broke ground in the winter of 2005 and opened nearly four years later. One of many tracks worldwide designed by Hermann Tilke, the track hosts a diverse slate of national and international car and motorcycle events, ranging from touring car and GT cars to major feeder open-wheel divisions.
The 3.321-mile Grand Prix circuit at Aragon boasts 18 turns, as well as two major straightaways—one featuring the start-finish line, and one after the 90-degree Turn 15. The length of the latter depends on the configuration; for cars, it heads toward a sharp hairpin for Turn 16, while the motorcycle layout skips this section for a more gradual Turn 16 that sweeps directly into the frontstretch. Aragon also boasts a smaller National layout that dives into the infield after Turn 2 and brings racers through to the backstretch.
NEW TRACK
Rosamond, California, USA
One of the United States’ finest hidden gems for road racers, Rosamond, California’s Willow Springs International Motorsports Park is a complex of multiple diverse and challenging courses. Headlined by the 2.5-mile Willow Springs Raceway, also known as “Big Willow,” the facility opened in November 1953, making it the oldest permanent road course in America; in 1996, it was also declared a California Point of Historical Interest.
Each of Willow Springs’ courses has a distinct character, but all feature challenging elevation changes, technical corners, and one of the most picturesque backgrounds of any circuit in the west. The track has hosted everything from the NASCAR Cup Series in the 1950s to budget-level endurance racing in modern times. Big Willow is beloved among the amateur racing community for producing exciting racing with an approachable but fun layout.
Dirt racing has received updates to dirt height variance, depth, hardpan behavior, track wear, tire rubber accumulation, ruts, dirt displacement, and more.
From dirt ovals to off-road trucks, it’s our most true-to-life dirt racing yet!
The iRacing Spotter System has received some updates to help make it more accurate and dynamic. It is now better able to read Race Control events as they occur on the track, and a variety of new spotter calls have been added.
In a covert collaboration, NASCAR and iRacing joined forces to shut down and scan Chicago’s familiar streets, birthing a virtual dream. Season 03 brings the updated Grant Park 220 layout. Prepare for a picturesque cityscape, adorned by Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and iconic structures. Chicago’s unique street circuit captures the essence with high-speed stretches and challenging corners, delivering an unrivaled flavor.
Get ready for an electrifying pilot series that seriously shakes things up. Thrilling battles take place on the iconic Nürburgring as drivers go head-to-head. The twist? A different car awaits each week. Do you have what it takes to be iRacing’s first Ring Meister?
Presented by: Ricmotech
Our AI drivers were busy this season learning how to drive eight new cars and mastering dozens of new track configurations! They’ve also been introduced to heat racing in hosted sessions!
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