2026 Season 2 is just around the corner in iRacing, and the developers have revealed some of the content and changes you can expect.
With the new season coming tomorrow, March 10, we get a video focusing on the updates to various car classes, which are receiving physics adjustments, setup improvements, and quality of life overhauls.
The TCR class has been overhauled from the ground up, including the latest dry and wet tire models, and refined cornering, handling, braking, and balance.
The GTE class is also getting the latest tire models and improvements to balance and setups.
The IMSA Vintage class also gets the tires and adjustments to aerodynamics and mechanics.
The Lotus 49 is getting new all-weather tires and reworked suspension and brakes.
Nascar Cup and Nascar O’Reilly series cars are getting updates to aerodynamic and engine power, allowing for more nuanced car control while drafting.
The Dallara IR18 Indicar is getting updated short tracks and Indianapolis Packages on top of adjustments to aerodynamics, tires, and engine power.
We also get to see the completely rebuilt Barber Motorsports Park track, matching the significant changes the real track has received in the past few years.
Those who already have the track will get the update at no additional cost, although it won’t have short configurations. The old version will be retired.
If you’re unfamiliar with iRacing, it’s a subscription-based, esports-focused racing simulation platform on PC considered by many to be one of the most realistic in the industry. It features precisely simulated cars and LIDAR-scanned tracks that reproduce their real counterparts, making it popular among many real racing drivers who use it for training.
It’s also an attractive esports platform as it features racing regulations closely related to the ones used in real motorsports to create an online esports environment that feels as professional as possible, encouraging clean racing, racecraft, and fair play over winning or placing high in the rankings (albeit the events described in this article cast some shadow on these ideals).
iRacing partners with several real-world racing series and organizations, including Nascar, IMSA, the FIA, and many more.
Lately, the company behind the platform launched iRacing Studios, extending its reach to console gaming and simulation with the iRacing Arcade, Nascar 25, iRacing Arcade, and an IndyCar sim coming at some point in 2026.
