iRacing Studios https://iracingstudios.com/ We Know Racing. From Arcade to Simulation games. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:09:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://iracingstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/icon-150x150.png iRacing Studios https://iracingstudios.com/ 32 32 iRacing Brings the World’s Premier Motorsport Simulation to Apple Vision Pro https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-brings-the-worlds-premier-motorsport-simulation-to-apple-vision-pro/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281649 iRacing is pleased to share that through a collaboration with Apple and NVIDIA, the world’s premier motorsport simulation will be available on Apple Vision Pro later this spring with the release of visionOS 26.4 and NVIDIA’s CloudXR 6.0 streaming platform. “We’re thrilled to have worked with Apple and NVIDIA to bring iRacing to Apple Vision Read more...

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iRacing is pleased to share that through a collaboration with Apple and NVIDIA, the world’s premier motorsport simulation will be available on Apple Vision Pro later this spring with the release of visionOS 26.4 and NVIDIA’s CloudXR 6.0 streaming platform.

“We’re thrilled to have worked with Apple and NVIDIA to bring iRacing to Apple Vision Pro,” said iRacing president Tony Gardner. “With the ultra-high-resolution capabilities of Apple Vision Pro and the power of NVIDIA’s RTX GPU, this new spatial experience puts our users in the driver’s seat with a level of immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing.”

iRacing for Apple Vision Pro utilizes foveated streaming to render the sharpest content in the driver’s direct line of sight. Apple Vision Pro delivers a uniquely immersive sim racing experience by seamlessly blending your racing rig with the virtual cockpit, aligning your physical steering wheel with the one in-game. iRacers see their physical hands on the wheel, producing an unparalleled experience that ensures racers remain visually connected to their racing rig while using Apple Vision Pro.

To enable this experience, the iRacing software features deep technical integration of CloudXR. Physics calculations and high-fidelity graphic rendering is performed on a PC equipped with NVIDIA’s RTX GPU, while frames are encoded and shared wirelessly over Wi-Fi to iRacing Connect on visionOS.

iRacing is the world’s premier motorsport simulation, featuring hundreds of the world’s top cars and tracks across globally relevant racing disciplines, worldwide online multiplayer championships, and highly realistic physics. iRacing works with licensed vehicle partners like the FIA, NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, among many others, to bring their iconic racing machines to life. iRacing on Apple Vision Pro further highlights the nuances of each car and track to make the simulation experience more realistic than ever before.

For additional information, visit:

iRacing: https://www.iracing.com
NVIDIA CloudXR: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-cloudxr-apple-vision-pro/

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Become a Motorsport Legend in iRacing Arcade, Out Now on Steam! https://iracingstudios.com/become-a-motorsport-legend-in-iracing-arcade-out-now-on-steam/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281639 Race officially licensed cars, tracks and series in this stylish arcade racer with an engaging career mode and online multiplayer, also coming to PlayStation & Xbox this summer! CHELMSFORD, Mass. – March 3, 2026 – iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games are excited to share that iRacing Arcade, the all-new, third-person, arcade-style racing title featuring pocket-sized versions of premier Read more...

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Race officially licensed cars, tracks and series in this stylish arcade racer with an engaging career mode and online multiplayer, also coming to PlayStation & Xbox this summer!

CHELMSFORD, Mass.  March 3, 2026 – iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games are excited to share that iRacing Arcade, the all-new, third-person, arcade-style racing title featuring pocket-sized versions of premier real-world cars and circuits, is available today on Steam for $24.99! Grab your controller and climb the global racing ranks as you build a motorsport dynasty in the robust career mode, compete against friends in online multiplayer, and hone your skills with customizable free play races and global time trials. 

Launch Trailer: YouTube

iRacing Arcade takes some of the world’s leading cars and circuits and converts them into highly stylized versions designed for maximum fun, combining an adorable art style with the realistic fuel burn and tire wear that iRacing products are known for. Progress through a deep career mode as you build the fully customizable campus of your dreams, manage drivers and resources, and shape your journey from grassroots racing to motorsport glory.

iRacing Arcade Key Features

  • Iconic Cars, Tracks & Series: Experience the vibrant world of motorsport with stylized recreations of legendary cars and tracks, including the world-class Barber Motorsports Park, Imola, Mexico City, and Miami circuits, plus the FIA Formula 4, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTP class and Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.
  • Approachable Yet Authentic Racing: Race across multiple categories with a physics model that’s easy to learn yet endlessly rewarding to master, keeping you hooked as you chase the perfect lap in this accessible racer built for game controllers.
  • Build A Motorsport Legacy: Rise from rags to riches in the extensive career mode as you build a fully customizable motorsport campus with garages, engine and chassis shops, plus R&D buildings to unlock in-race boosts, with no two campuses ever looking the same. Team management allows players to manage multiple series at once, with hired drivers available to keep your team on top of the racing world.
  • Online Multiplayer: Compete in online multiplayer with up to 11 competitors worldwide, with custom lobbies to race against friends.
  • Global Time Trials: Hone your racing line as you chase top times on the Global Leaderboards—or set the pace and let others chase you. With weekly rotations, the competition always stays fresh.

iRacing Arcade is co-developed and published by iRacing, the studio behind the most authentic motorsport racing simulation in the world, as well as the acclaimed NASCAR 25, released last fall on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

iRacing Arcade is available on Steam today with a free demo, and will also release on Xbox and PlayStation consoles this summer. For more information, visit www.iRacingarcade.com.

About iRacing

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (starting with NASCAR 25) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.

About Original Fire Games

Original Fire Games is a games studio dedicated to distilling the thrill and beauty of racing into arcade Motorsport experiences. Their debut game, Circuit Superstars, captivated fans with its unique blend of sim-meets-arcade. Original Fire Games is based in Vancouver, Canada.

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iRacing Arcade Releases on Steam March 3! https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-arcade-releases-on-steam-march-3/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281628 Steam release priced at $24.99; console releases due in summer 2026  iRacing Arcade, the all-new arcade-style racing title from iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games, will receive its long-awaited release on Steam on Tuesday, March 3. Priced at $24.99, iRacing Arcade will serve as a fun, inexpensive entry point for gamers of all ages to fall in Read more...

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Steam release priced at $24.99; console releases due in summer 2026 

iRacing Arcade, the all-new arcade-style racing title from iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games, will receive its long-awaited release on Steam on Tuesday, March 3. Priced at $24.99, iRacing Arcade will serve as a fun, inexpensive entry point for gamers of all ages to fall in love with racing and become new fans of the sport. A console release for PlayStation and Xbox will follow this summer.

The heart of iRacing Arcade is an extensive career mode that sees players progress from the bottom levels of road racing up to premier vehicle classes like the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTP class and Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Drivers will adapt to an all-new style of racing that puts fun first, combining an adorable art style with the realistic fuel burn and tire wear that iRacing Studios products are known for.

Players will take on fun, pocket-sized versions of premier global tracks along the way, ranging from the world-class Imola, Mexico City, and Miami circuits to the iRacing Studios debuts of Bahrain International Circuit and Kyalami Circuit. Between races, players will build the fully customizable motorsports campus of their dreams, with garages, engine and chassis shops, and R&D buildings allowing them to unlock in-race boosts and no two campuses ever looking the same. Team management allows players to manage multiple series at once, with hired drivers available to keep your team on top of the racing world. Additional single-player and multiplayer modes will also fill out the iRacing Arcadeexperience.

In the meantime, the iRacing Arcade demo, which features the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup at Tsukuba Circuit has already received more than 100,000 downloads, remains free to play and available on Steam. Click here to wishlist iRacing Arcade on Steam and download the demo now!

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iRacing Arcade Approaches Release – Full Steam Release Delayed, Expected in February https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-arcade-approaches-release-full-steam-release-delayed-expected-in-february/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:51:00 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281589 Console releases planned for later in 2026 After an extremely successful Demo on Steam, iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games have made the decision to delay the full release, previously scheduled for December 2. The development team fully expects the game to be available on Steam within the next 90 days. Featuring an exciting new Read more...

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Console releases planned for later in 2026

After an extremely successful Demo on Steam, iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games have made the decision to delay the full release, previously scheduled for December 2. The development team fully expects the game to be available on Steam within the next 90 days. Featuring an exciting new style of driving and art that is fun to pick up and play for gamers of all ages, the new title will be $24.99 on Steam at launch.

Having received incredible feedback from many of those who raced the Demo (over 100,000 downloads), the team plans to use the time for further playtesting and additional polish on gameplay and career mode.

“We will be taking the extra time to ensure the experience meets the quality you expect from an iRacing Studios title,” said Steve Myers, executive vice president, iRacing.com. “The feedback from the demo has been tremendous and we want to be sure we incorporate as much of what the players want into the full release. We are confident that the small delay will result in a much-improved gaming experience. We are not ready to announce the updated release date just yet, but will share as soon as we are confident. The game is very close to being ready, so we fully expect to launch very soon.”

iRacing Arcade takes some of the world’s premier cars and circuits and converts them into pocket-sized versions designed for maximum fun. From the Fiat 500 Abarth and FIA Formula 4, to the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s premier GTP class, gamers will find plenty of variety among the game’s eight open-wheel, GT, and prototype cars at launch.

The 14 circuits that will ship with iRacing Arcade are a fun-first world tour of global motorsport. From international Grand Prix hosts like Imola Circuit, Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez, and Miami International Autodrome, to original iRacing favorites like Tsukuba Circuit and Lime Rock Park, to the iRacing Studios debuts of Bahrain International Circuit and Kyalami Circuit, it’s a whole new look at some of the finest circuits in the world.

Gamers can get their first taste of iRacing Arcade’s uniquely playful driving style with its free demo, which features the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup at Tsukuba. Players will manage tire wear, fuel burn, and damage while taking on a fast-paced driving experience that is easy to learn and rewarding to master.

The full release of iRacing Arcade will expand the experience with an exciting and engaging career mode, as players climb the global racing ranks and build a motorsport dynasty. Earn funds to buy faster cars, build facilities that research new advantages, and customize your experience with unique player emotes, bold color schemes, and hired drivers to help expand your legacy. Looking for more? Take on time attacks with players from around the world, set up custom multiplayer lobbies, or put together your own free play races with the combinations of your dreams.

iRacing Arcade will release for PlayStation and Xbox consoles later in 2026 with additional car and track content. At that time, that additional content will also be unlocked in the Steam build of iRacing Arcade, further building on the experience. Additional licensed content will be added in DLC packs to be announced in the coming months.

For more information on iRacing Arcade, visit www.iRacingarcade.com. For more information on additional iRacing Studios titles, visit www.iracingstudios.com.

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NASCAR 25 AVAILABLE NOW ON PC https://iracingstudios.com/nascar-25-available-now-on-pc/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281582 The NASCAR 25 November Pack DLC is coming to PC & consoles on November 14, adding 36 paint schemes across the top 3 NASCAR National Series! CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Nov. 11, 2025 – Start your engines! Following the console launch on October 14, iRacing Studios and NASCAR® have officially launched NASCAR 25 on PC via Read more...

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The NASCAR 25 November Pack DLC is coming to PC & consoles on November 14, adding 36 paint schemes across the top 3 NASCAR National Series!

CHELMSFORD, Mass. Nov. 11, 2025 – Start your engines! Following the console launch on October 14, iRacing Studios and NASCAR® have officially launched NASCAR 25 on PC via Steam today. Featuring a massive roster of NASCAR stars like William Byron, Chase Elliott, and Joey Logano, NASCAR 25 is the most immersive NASCAR video game experience yet. Compete in online multiplayer and experience a robust Career Mode with guidance from the legendary Dale Earnhardt Jr. featuring all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and, appearing among the NASCAR series in a standalone title for the first time, the ARCA Menards Series.

NASCAR 25 will also release its newest DLC pack on November 14 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Free for Season Pass owners and available as a standalone purchase for $14.99, the NASCAR 25 November Pack includes 36 Darlington Throwback schemes across the top 3 NASCAR National Series, including William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Austin Cindric, and many more! In total, there are 82 paint schemes and 27 firesuits that can be used across the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series.

NASCAR 25 is the first standalone NASCAR video game title produced by iRacing, the developers behind the most authentic motorsport racing simulation in the world. iRacing has brought their decades of racing expertise – including developers who worked on fan-favorite NASCAR games like NASCAR Racing 2003, NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona, and the NASCAR Thunder series – to deliver the ultimate NASCAR video game experience.

Steam players can purchase NASCAR 25’s Standard Edition for $59.99, or grab the Gold Edition for $79.99. The Gold Edition features the full base game and the Season Pass, which includes a variety of in-game currency and bonuses, as well as three DLC packs offering over 230 paint schemes and fire suits. Standard Edition owners can grab the Season Pass separately for $24.99. Both editions of NASCAR 25 are also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Race for glory in NASCAR 25, featuring all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – along with real drivers from each. All four series feature extensively in Career Mode, where you can customize your own driver and vehicles, manage contracts, money, facility, and staff, and make strategic choices on and off the track that play a pivotal role in your journey to becoming a NASCAR Cup Series champion. The four series are also playable in other gameplay modes, such as quick races, seasons, and online multiplayer for up to 40 players.

Get the latest news and updates from NASCAR 25 on the game’s official website (nascar25.com) and social media pages: X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For more on NASCAR 25 and other iRacing products, visit www.iracing.com.

About iRacing
The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.

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NASCAR 25 RACES ONTO PLAYSTATION 5 & XBOX SERIES X|S CONSOLES TODAY https://iracingstudios.com/nascar-25-races-onto-playstation-5-xbox-series-xs-consoles-today/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:03:54 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281553 iRacing and NASCAR® go full throttle with the most immersive NASCAR video game experience yet, also coming to PC November 11 CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Oct. 14, 2025 – iRacing Studios and NASCAR® are proud to announce that NASCAR 25, the foundation of their all-new console gaming franchise, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Suit up as your favorite Read more...

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iRacing and NASCAR® go full throttle with the most immersive NASCAR video game experience yet, also coming to PC November 11

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Oct. 14, 2025 – iRacing Studios and NASCAR® are proud to announce that NASCAR 25, the foundation of their all-new console gaming franchise, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Suit up as your favorite NASCAR drivers, and burn rubber on iconic speedways with a massive roster of stars like William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, Christopher Bell and more. Race to win in competitive online multiplayer and experience a robust Career Mode with guidance from the legendary Dale Earnhardt Jr. featuring all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, and, appearing among the NASCAR series in a standalone title for the first time, the ARCA Menards Series.

“Fans have been asking for a true next-gen NASCAR console experience for years, and with NASCAR 25we’re finally delivering it,” said Nick Rend, NASCAR Vice President, Interactive and Emerging Platforms. “This game is the result of our long-standing collaboration with iRacing — a partner that understands the DNA of our sport better than anyone. What makes this launch so special is that it’s not just a racing game; it’s the most authentic NASCAR experience ever brought to console, built alongside the people who live and breathe this sport for anyone who’s ever wanted to feel what it’s really like.”

NASCAR 25 is the first standalone NASCAR console title produced by iRacing, the developers behind the most authentic motorsport racing simulation in the world. iRacing has brought their decades of racing expertise – including developers who worked on fan-favorite NASCAR games like NASCAR Racing 2003NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona, and the NASCAR Thunder series – to deliver the ultimate NASCAR video game experience.

NASCAR 25 is the result of an incredible team effort, and we’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Our goal was to capture the authenticity, intensity, and passion that defines the sport, and I believe this game delivers that experience better than ever before,” said iRacing President Tony Gardner.

Players can purchase NASCAR 25’s Standard Edition ($59.99) today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Gold Edition ($79.99) features the full base game and the Season Pass, which includes a variety of in-game currency and bonuses, as well as three DLC packs offering over 230 paint schemes and fire suits. Standard Edition owners can grab the Season Pass separately for $24.99. 

Race for glory in NASCAR 25, featuring all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – along with real drivers from each. All four series feature extensively in Career Mode, where you can customize your own driver and vehicles, manage contracts, money, facility, and staff, and make strategic choices on and off the track that play a pivotal role in your journey to becoming a NASCAR Cup Series champion. The four series are also playable in other gameplay modes, such as quick races, seasons, and online multiplayer for up to 40 players.

The PC version of NASCAR 25 releases on Steam on Nov. 11, 2025, and is available to wishlist now!

Get the latest news and updates from NASCAR 25 on the game’s official website (nascar25.com) and social media pages: X/TwitterFacebookInstagram, and YouTube. For more on NASCAR 25 and other iRacing products, visit www.iracing.com.

About iRacing

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing also produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iracing.com.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

The game is licensed through NASCAR Team Properties, which is a NASCAR industry managed organization created to promote efficiency and operational structure for the sport’s licensed merchandise business. NTP comprises NASCAR, NASCAR-owned tracks and participating teams in NASCAR’s national race series, and is operated under a Board of Directors representing those organizations.

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iRacing Arcade Celebrates Demo Release with Max Esterson Partnership at Petit Le Mans https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-arcade-celebrates-demo-release-with-max-esterson-partnership-at-petit-le-mans/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281546 Get your first taste of iRacing Arcade on October 13 with our free demo on Steam! iRacing Arcade, the exciting new collaboration between iRacing and Original Fire Games, will release its demo on Steam on Monday, October 13. To celebrate the release, the iRacing Arcade logos will appear on the #85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963 GTP competing Read more...

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Get your first taste of iRacing Arcade on October 13 with our free demo on Steam!

iRacing Arcade, the exciting new collaboration between iRacing and Original Fire Games, will release its demo on Steam on Monday, October 13. To celebrate the release, the iRacing Arcade logos will appear on the #85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963 GTP competing at this weekend’s IMSA Motul Petit Le Mans with iRacing-to-reality driver Max Esterson behind the wheel.

The iRacing Arcade demo will give gamers their first look at the game’s fast, fun, and approachable style of driving. Take the wheel of the officially licensed Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car on Tsukuba Circuit for a quick race to get a feel for what you’ll see in the full game experience. Tire wear, fuel burn, and damage will all be active for a racing experience unlike any you’ve ever played before.

Esterson is one of the top iRacers in the world, having won numerous championships on the sim and serving as tutor for real-world racing legends like Scott Dixon and Richard Westbrook. He channeled his virtual success into the real world competing for the last two years in FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3,  with successes in the past including big wins in both the Formula Ford Festival and Walter Hayes Trophy, two of the biggest Formula Ford events in the world, before helping iRacing bring his Ray FF1600 into the sim. Now, Esterson will partner with Tijmen van Der Helm and Neel Jani in the IMSA season finale.

“I’m thrilled to continue my partnership with iRacing by representing iRacing Arcade at Petit Le Mans,” said Esterson. “GTP racing is some of the best competition in the world and a fun new challenge. iRacing Arcade will be the same for racing gamers of all ages and skill sets, with its unique aesthetic and ease of play. I can’t wait for people to get their hands on the demo!”

“IMSA is thrilled to welcome iRacing Arcade to this year’s Motul Petit Le Mans,” said Brandon Huddleston, IMSA’s Vice President of Partnership Marketing and Business Development. “Our major presence in the game, including the premier GTP class, is a strategic way for us to reach new and younger audiences away from the racetrack. We’re looking forward to the demo release and we can’t wait to see what people think of the full game when it drops later this year.”

iRacing Arcade is designed for race fans of all ages to pick up and play. The game features pocket-sized versions of some of real-world racing’s most famous cars and circuits. Build your motorsport legacy in an engaging career mode that sees you develop team facilities, unlock boosts, and climb through the racing ranks, or hit the global time attack leaderboards to post the fastest laps.

iRacing Arcade will hit Steam later this year and console in early 2026. For more information on the game, visit www.iRacingarcade.com. To watch Max Esterson and iRacing Arcade take on Petit Le Mans, tune in to NBC or Peacock on October 11 at noon ET/9AM PT.

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iRacing Studios To Produce Standalone INDYCAR Video Game in 2026 https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-studios-to-produce-standalone-indycar-video-game-in-2026/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281523 iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations and INDYCAR are pleased to announce a long-term licensing agreement for iRacing Studios to produce standalone INDYCAR titles for console and PC. As part of the agreement, iRacing Studios will release an INDYCAR title for PlayStation, Xbox and Steam in the second half of 2026. The new product will mark the first dedicated Read more...

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iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations and INDYCAR are pleased to announce a long-term licensing agreement for iRacing Studios to produce standalone INDYCAR titles for console and PC. As part of the agreement, iRacing Studios will release an INDYCAR title for PlayStation, Xbox and Steam in the second half of 2026. The new product will mark the first dedicated INDYCAR game in more than two decades.

“INDYCAR fans have long been clamoring for a standalone title for consoles, and we’re excited to give them what they’re looking for in 2026,” said Tony Gardner, president, iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations. “iRacing Studios’ standalone INDYCAR title will offer all the excitement of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and an immersive experience that fans of all ages can enjoy. We are already very excited about how the game is coming together.”

“The most competitive and challenging racing on the planet deserves a dedicated and widely available gaming experience,” said INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles. “iRacing Studios is the ideal partner for us, trusted and known to our core fans and ready to share our sport with a wider and highly engaged audience.”

The iRacing Studios INDYCAR offering will join other iRacing Studios titles NASCAR 25 and the World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing games as officially licensed products that represent some of the top racing series in the world. The game will feature a robust, multilevel career mode, licensed drivers from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone, and online multiplayer. The new product will be built from the ground up, with a dedicated development team creating the game on iRacing Studios’ proprietary and enhanced Orontes engine.

“Our company has grown significantly in recent years with the addition of new development teams and studios,” Gardner said. “Our INDYCAR title will benefit from this growth as it will be the sole focus of one of these teams. However, the game will also incorporate elements like car and track assets, technology and driving characteristics developed from other iRacing Studios products.”

Real-world INDYCAR teams and drivers will be deeply involved in the creation of the new title, including Team Penske star and iRacing enthusiast Scott McLaughlin. Since transitioning to the series full-time in 2021 from Australian Supercars, McLaughlin has won seven races and become a fan favorite.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the development process for iRacing Studios’ new INDYCAR title,” said McLaughlin. “It’s an honor to work with a team that has developed such amazing products to help deliver INDYCAR’s first dedicated title in quite some time. It’s already an exciting time to be an INDYCAR fan for so many reasons, and this game will take the fans’ at-home driving experience to the next level!”

The heritage of the relationship between INDYCAR and iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations dates back more than three decades. The company’s predecessor, Papyrus Racing Games, created the iconic Indianapolis 500: The Simulation in 1989, followed by IndyCar Racing and IndyCar Racing II in 1993 and 1995, respectively.

A standalone INDYCAR title is the latest step in a continuously expanding partnership between INDYCAR and iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations. Separately, the two parties have also extended their license agreement long term for the iRacing simulation. The extension ensures INDYCAR’s continued gaming presence on PC and consoles alike for years to come.

To learn more about the full line of iRacing Studios products, visit www.iracingstudios.com. For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit www.iracing.com.

About iRacing

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing owns two additional game studios and produces the official console games of NASCAR, INDYCAR, and the World of Outlaws, as well as the all-ages title iRacing Arcade and fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iRacing.com.

About INDYCAR

INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America’s premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its development series, INDY NXT by Firestone. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES features an international field of the world’s most versatile drivers – including championship contenders Josef Newgarden (USA), Alex Palou (Spain) and Pato O’Ward (Mexico) – who compete on superspeedways, short ovals, street circuits and permanent road courses. The 2025 season consists of 17 races in the United States and Canada and is highlighted by the historic Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDY NXT by Firestone, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. For more information on INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please visit www.indycar.com. For more information on INDY NXT by Firestone, please visit www.indynxt.com.

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Introducing iRacing Arcade https://iracingstudios.com/introducing-iracing-arcade/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:44:15 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281504 iRacing Studios is pleased to unveil iRacing Arcade, coming to Steam this fall and consoles in early 2026. Developed in collaboration with Original Fire Games, this all-new title blends the strengths of both studios to create a unique racing experience that’s fun for all. Features of iRacing Arcade include: Click here to learn more about iRacing Read more...

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iRacing Studios is pleased to unveil iRacing Arcade, coming to Steam this fall and consoles in early 2026. Developed in collaboration with Original Fire Games, this all-new title blends the strengths of both studios to create a unique racing experience that’s fun for all.

Features of iRacing Arcade include:

  • Approachable racing for all: Racers of all ages will enjoy iRacing Arcade’s mix of playful art and fun physics, giving players a driving experience that is easy to pick up but rewarding to master.
  • Build your motorsport legacy: Climb the racing ladder to earn resources and boosts that improve your results and build your racing empire from a backyard garage to a bold, fully customizable palace.
  • Officially licensed cars and tracks: From iconic vehicles like the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup to top tracks like Imola and Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez, real-world race fans will enjoy a unique take on their favorite cars and circuits.
  • More ways to race: Along with your single-player racing dynasty, compete in global time trials and push for the highest possible spot on the leaderboard.

Click here to learn more about iRacing Arcade!
Click here to visit the iRacing Arcade page on Steam!

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NASCAR 25: Coming October 14, 2025 https://iracingstudios.com/nascar-25-coming-october-14-2025/ https://iracingstudios.com/nascar-25-coming-october-14-2025/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:00:21 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281485 iRacing and NASCAR have revealed that NASCAR 25 is launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 14, 2025, with PC via Steam to follow soon after. NASCAR 25 is the first standalone NASCAR console title produced by iRacing, the developers behind the most authentic motorsport racing simulation in the world. iRacing is bringing Read more...

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iRacing and NASCAR have revealed that NASCAR 25 is launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 14, 2025, with PC via Steam to follow soon after.

NASCAR 25 is the first standalone NASCAR console title produced by iRacing, the developers behind the most authentic motorsport racing simulation in the world. iRacing is bringing decades of racing expertise to NASCAR 25, including developers who worked on fan-favorite NASCAR games like NASCAR Racing 2003, NASCAR: Dirt to Daytona, and entries from the NASCAR Thunder series.

NASCAR 25 will feature all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and, appearing along NASCAR series in a standalone title for the first time, the ARCA Menards Series. All four series, along with real drivers from each, will feature extensively in NASCAR 25’s Career Mode, where you’ll customize your own driver and vehicles, manage contracts, money, facility, and staff, and make strategic choices on and off the track that play a pivotal role in your journey to becoming a NASCAR Cup Series champion. The four series are also playable in other gameplay modes such as quick races, seasons, and online multiplayer.

For updates on NASCAR 25, visit www.nascar25.com.

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Introducing iRacing Studios https://iracingstudios.com/introducing-iracing-studios/ https://iracingstudios.com/introducing-iracing-studios/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281476 iRacing, the World’s Premier Motorsport Simulation, is pleased to unveil the iRacing Studios brand to cover its ever-expanding slate of racing games. In conjunction with the new brand, the all-new iRacing Studios website is now live at iracingstudios.com. For more than 15 years, iRacing has been the world’s premier motorsport simulation for PC. In recent years, Read more...

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iRacing, the World’s Premier Motorsport Simulation, is pleased to unveil the iRacing Studios brand to cover its ever-expanding slate of racing games. In conjunction with the new brand, the all-new iRacing Studios website is now live at iracingstudios.com.

For more than 15 years, iRacing has been the world’s premier motorsport simulation for PC. In recent years, the company’s influence has expanded into the world of console gaming, with the addition of both simulation-style licensed products and arcade-style racing games joining the flagship brand. These games will now be produced under the iRacing Studios umbrella, establishing their link to iRacing’s bona fide sim racing pedigree while allowing them to stand as individual products.

The iRacing Studios site will feature information on all games produced by iRacing Studios, including:

  • iRacing, the company’s flagship product for PC;
  • NASCAR 25the Official Game of NASCAR slated for release on console and PC later this year;
  • The World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing series, the Official Games of the World of Outlaws, available now on PC and consoles including the Nintendo Switch;
  • ExoCrossavailable now for PC and PlayStation and Xbox consoles;
  • iRacing Arcadethe forthcoming title from iRacing and Original Fire Games for PC and consoles;
  • and all future titles produced by iRacing.

You will also find information about job openings across all titles, general business news, and links to purchase all available titles. While the iRacing Studios brand is a new introduction, the formal overall name of the company, iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC, remains unchanged.

To learn more about iRacing Studios, visit iracingstudios.com.

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NASCAR Euro Series and iRacing Announce Partnership to Bring European Pure Racing to the Virtual World https://iracingstudios.com/nascar-euro-series-and-iracing-announce-partnership-to-bring-european-pure-racing-to-the-virtual-world/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:41:26 +0000 https://iracingstudios.com/?p=281427 EuroNASCAR car to debut on iRacing, giving simracers and drivers worldwide access to the most authentic racing action of Europe. The NASCAR Euro Series is proud to announce a new partnership with iRacing, the world’s leading motorsport simulation platform. This agreement marks a significant step forward in bringing the “Pure Racing” spirit of the official Read more...

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EuroNASCAR car to debut on iRacing, giving simracers and drivers worldwide access to the most authentic racing action of Europe.

  • NASCAR Euro Series signed a partnership agreement to bring the EuroNASCAR car to iRacing
  • Simracers, gamers and drivers from all over the world will enjoy the Pure Racing spirit of the NASCAR Euro Series
    The iRacing brand will be featured on all NASCAR Euro Series cars

The NASCAR Euro Series is proud to announce a new partnership with iRacing, the world’s leading motorsport simulation platform. This agreement marks a significant step forward in bringing the “Pure Racing” spirit of the official European NASCAR championship to simracers, gamers, and professional drivers around the globe.

As part of the collaboration, iRacing will become an official partner of the championships and the NASCAR Euro Series cars will soon be available on iRacing, allowing users to experience firsthand the raw, mechanical feel and great balance of the EuroNASCAR V8 machine. With no electronic assistance, a roaring engine, and a European style light and dynamic chassis, the EuroNASCAR car is the best combination of American and European racing cultures. It is surely one of the most fun to drive on road course circuits, just as it does on real tracks across Europe with hundreds of drivers including some of the best in the world.

The partnership was already visible during the NASCAR GP UK at Brands Hatch, where iRacing was featured on the doors of all cars competing. Now, the collaboration deepens as development continues to integrate the NASCAR Euro Series experience into the simulator.

The introduction of the EuroNASCAR car into iRacing will not only offer fans a new way to engage with the championship but also provide current and aspiring competitors with an invaluable tool to train, race, and grow their skills in a true-to-life environment. The Series is already working on providing opportunities for the best iRacing simracers on the EuroNASCAR car to test it in real life and show their skills.

Several iconic European NASCAR venues are already available on iRacing, including:

  • Brands Hatch (UK)
  • Motorsport Arena Oschersleben (Germany)
  • Circuit Zolder (Belgium)

In addition, Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain — host of the season-opening NASCAR GP Spain — has been confirmed to be added to iRacing in the future , further enhancing the realism and authenticity of the series in the sim world.

Further details, including car release timing and special events, will be announced soon.

The NASCAR Euro Series will return to action on August 30-31 with the NASCAR GP Czech Republic at Autodrom Most. Tickets are available on https://www.autodrom-most.cz/, while Qualifying and all races will be streamed live on the EuroNASCAR Youtube channel.

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Glenn McGee Returns to MX-5 Cup in St. Petersburg with iRacing https://iracingstudios.com/glenn-mcgee-returns-to-mx-5-cup-in-st-petersburg-with-iracing/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:14 +0000 https://www.iracing.com/?p=280749 Glenn McGee will make his return to the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg, joining JTR Motorsports Engineering in the #69 Mazda MX-5 for the doubleheader race weekend. Once again, McGee will carry the familiar iRacing logo and colors on the hood of his car and Read more...

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Glenn McGee will make his return to the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg, joining JTR Motorsports Engineering in the #69 Mazda MX-5 for the doubleheader race weekend. Once again, McGee will carry the familiar iRacing logo and colors on the hood of his car and on his firesuit, as he makes his first start in the series since Watkins Glen in the summer of 2023.

“Racing is a brutally tough business, so I count myself very fortunate to have built a career in motorsports, all thanks to my membership on iRacing, developing myself, & winning in global competition on their platform; and to Mazda, who were crazy enough (at the time) to give an inexperienced, sim-racer a chance against professional drivers.   I’m honored and excited to get respawned for this one, back where it all started; racing in the streets of my home town, representing iRacing, in the death match that is Mazda Mx5 Cup series!  I’ve, been racing in Lamborghinis and GT3 cars in America & out in Europe, but the Mazda series is always the most fun for me.  I know we’ll all put on a good show for all the fans wanting to see some cut throat action on the streets of St Pete!”

McGee is one of iRacing’s first sim-to-reality success stories, and the MX-5 Cup was the platform that launched his pro racing career. In 2015, he landed a seat in the MX-5 Cup Shootout based on his iRacing efforts, winning that event to land a full-season drive in 2016. In 2022, he returned to the series after a six-year absence, immediately sweeping the poles at St. Petersburg and setting a new track record in the process.

The one-off return to MX-5 Cup action comes as McGee returns to Wayne Taylor Racing for another season of Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America competition. McGee now has two class titles to go with 12 race victories and two World Finals wins under his belt in the series, and he’ll pursue a third title this season alongside new teammate Graham Doyle.

Qualifying for the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will take place on Saturday at 8:25AM, while races will go green on Saturday at 4:25PM and Sunday at 3PM. Visit mx-5cup.com to watch the free live streams and follow along with live timing and scoring!

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Largest iRacing Daytona 24 powered by VCO in History Shatters Total Driver Record https://iracingstudios.com/largest-iracing-daytona-24-powered-by-vco-in-history-shatters-total-driver-record/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:39:50 +0000 https://www.iracing.com/?p=280014 Over 23,000 total drivers complete nearly 3 million laps of virtual Daytona in sim racing’s biggest event For the first time in event history, the iRacing Daytona 24 powered by VCO saw more than 20,000 total drivers participate in the virtual version of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s premier event. When all was said and Read more...

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Over 23,000 total drivers complete nearly 3 million laps of virtual Daytona in sim racing’s biggest event

For the first time in event history, the iRacing Daytona 24 powered by VCO saw more than 20,000 total drivers participate in the virtual version of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s premier event. When all was said and done, 23,397 drivers took turns behind the wheel at the virtual Daytona International Speedway—a 26% increase over last year—to complete more than 10 million miles of racing.

No event in sim racing boasts more participants or fanfare than the iRacing Daytona 24. The first round of the VCO Grand Slam mirrors IMSA’s season-opening event, with multiple classes of prototype and GT cars racing twice around the clock. iRacing’s matchmaking system takes the driver ratings of each team and creates dozens of concurrent matchups where every team runs against other sim racers of a similar skill level. This year, the iRacing Daytona 24 saw 5,633 teams (a 21% bump from the previous record, set last year) compete in nearly 100 race splits across four time slots.

The 2025 iRacing Daytona 24 powered by VCO was the first to feature an expanded 16-car grid, including the first time that iRacers could use the Ferrari 499P, Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, Ford Mustang GT3, or McLaren 720S GT3 EVO in the event. The tens of thousands of drivers who competed came from backgrounds of all kinds, ranging from casual sim racers to four-time reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen.

2025 iRacing Daytona 24 powered by VCO By the Numbers:

  • 23,397 total drivers
  • 19,125 unique drivers
  • 5,633 teams
  • 4,703 unique teams
  • 96 split race sessions
  • 2,915,614 laps completed
  • 10,379,586 miles completed
  • 89,444 hours driven

iRacing’s Special Events calendar features virtual versions of more than 20 of the world’s biggest races. From 24-hour endurance races to full-length stock car crown jewels and much more, these events are open to the entire iRacing community. For more information on iRacing’s Special Events, visit https://www.iracing.com/special-events/.

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BMW M Motorsport becomes iRacing’s “Official Safety Car Partner” for the largest events on the popular simulation platform. https://iracingstudios.com/bmw-m-motorsport-becomes-iracings-official-safety-car-partner-for-the-largest-events-on-the-popular-simulation-platform/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:44:19 +0000 https://www.iracing.com/?p=279798 Munich. BMW M Motorsport and iRacing will launch a completely new type of cooperation in the 2025 virtual racing season: As “Official Safety Car Partner”, BMW M Motorsport will provide the lead car at some of the largest races on the realistic simulation platform. The car in use will be the BMW M2 CS Racing, Read more...

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  • The virtual BMW M2 CS Racing will lead the field ahead of many iRacing Special Events during the year.
  • BMW M2 CS Racing has been available free of charge for iRacing users as an entry-level car since December.
  • A long tradition of BMW M Safety Cars, also in the MotoGP™.

Munich. BMW M Motorsport and iRacing will launch a completely new type of cooperation in the 2025 virtual racing season: As “Official Safety Car Partner”, BMW M Motorsport will provide the lead car at some of the largest races on the realistic simulation platform. The car in use will be the BMW M2 CS Racing, which has been available free of charge for all iRacing users as an entry-level model since December. Sporting a special design and equipped with the characteristic Safety Car roof beam, the car will appear on track at many of the most popular Special Events.

As in real-world motor racing, a lead car will take the field around a formation lap at classic iRacing events such as the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA), the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER), or the “Petit Le Mans” at Road Atlanta (USA), before the participants launch their hunt for points with a “flying start”. The BMW M2 CS Racing is the youngest member of the BMW M Motorsport fleet on iRacing, while the BMW M2 Racing successor model is ready and waiting to hit the real racetrack for the 2026 season.

“This Safety Car partnership represents a new chapter in the success story shared by BMW M Motorsport and iRacing,” said Timo Brückner (Project Lead BMW M Automotive Gaming). “Each season, the Special Events attract record levels of participants and have become real community favourites. For example, nearly 20,000 drivers competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona last year. I am delighted that we will enjoy a prominent position next season at the head of the field, with the BMW M2 CS Racing at these highlight events. Just as in real life, this race car is also the perfect entry-level model on iRacing, allowing drivers to later gain experience with the BMW M4 GT4, the BMW M4 GT3, and even in the BMW M Hybrid V8.”

Tony Gardner (iRacing president) said: “We have a strong partnership with BMW M Motorsport dating back more than a decade, having brought seven BMW race cars to iRacing. The M2 CS is the latest BMW to join iRacing and has already proven to be incredibly popular with our nearly 300,000 members. BMW M Motorsport becoming the official safety car partner of iRacing special events further solidifies the partnership and enhances the racing experience for our members. It’s exciting to see how important sim racing is to BMW and its brand – we are looking forward to the iRacing Daytona 24 powered by VCO on 18th January.”

There is a tradition of BMW M models appearing as safety cars at motor racing events. Since 1999, BMW M has provided the fleet of high-performance safety cars as “Official Car of MotoGP™”, the top level of motorcycle racing. As of 2025, this concept will now be mirrored in virtual motor racing.

An overview of the iRacing Special Event calendar:

  • 18th January 2025 – 24 Hours of Daytona (USA)
  • 12th February 2025 – 12 Hours of Bathurst (AUS)
  • 22nd March 2025 – 12 Hours of Sebring (USA)
  • 7th June 2025 – Nürburgring 24 Hours (GER)
  • 28th June 2025– Six Hours of Watkins Glen (USA)
  • 12th July 2025 – 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL)
  • 6th September 2025 – 6 Hours of Indianapolis (USA)
  • 4th October 2025 – Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta (USA)
  • 15th November 2025 – Suzuka 1000 km (JPN)

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Popular World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition Coming to PC via Steam in 2025 https://iracingstudios.com/popular-world-of-outlaws-dirt-racing-24-gold-edition-coming-to-pc-via-steam-in-2025/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:18 +0000 https://www.iracing.com/?p=278987 After a successful launch on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles, iRacing and the World of Outlaws are pleased to announce that World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition, the official game of the World of Outlaws, will be coming to PC via Steam on February 5. Featuring all base and downloadable content from World Read more...

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After a successful launch on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles, iRacing and the World of Outlaws are pleased to announce that World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition, the official game of the World of Outlaws, will be coming to PC via Steam on February 5. Featuring all base and downloadable content from World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 on PlayStation and Xbox, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition will sell for $49.99 on Steam upon release.

World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition comes to Steam after popular demand from World of Outlaws fans and the dirt racing community from around the world. It includes the same gameplay features, drivers, tracks, Donny’s Outlaw Challenges from 10-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car champion Donny Schatz, and robust Career Mode as its console counterparts. Content includes 11 race series, all the Platinum drivers of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series, Late Model Series, and Toyota Xtreme Midget Series, and dozens of premier tracks.

Gold Edition add-ons from the console editions of World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 will be automatically included with the Steam purchase. This includes an alternate paint scheme pack, in-game appearance packs, and multiple tracks. Oswego Speedway will be included on the game’s Steam release date, while Huset’s Speedway will be added automatically shortly after release. The Gold Edition will be the only version of World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 offered for PC via Steam.

For more information on World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24, and to keep up to date with game updates and weekly online tournaments, visit worldofoutlawsgame.com!

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iRacing Collaborates with Microsoft on AI and Large Action Model Research https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-collaborates-with-microsoft-on-ai-and-large-action-model-research/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:00:41 +0000 https://www.iracing.com/?p=278434 iRacing’s focus on providing unrivaled experiences to race fans and gamers involves continuous innovation at the frontiers of technology. As we’ve been actively pursuing new possibilities with AI, we’re launching a collaboration with Microsoft Research to explore this cutting-edge field. Together with Microsoft Research, our goal is to embark on a research-driven journey that will Read more...

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iRacing’s focus on providing unrivaled experiences to race fans and gamers involves continuous innovation at the frontiers of technology. As we’ve been actively pursuing new possibilities with AI, we’re launching a collaboration with Microsoft Research to explore this cutting-edge field. Together with Microsoft Research, our goal is to embark on a research-driven journey that will further the science and development of AI foundation models capable of performing complex tasks in physical and virtual environments.

The creation of these models, also referred to as Large Action Models (LAMs), can provide a foundation to power advanced functionality in the iRacing sim, including further improvements to AI-based drivers, AI-based coaching, crew chiefs, and many other possibilities. As Microsoft Research and iRacing intend to publish their findings, iRacing developers can learn from the leaders in this field and apply this knowledge directly to the iRacing product.

In focusing on LAMs, this collaboration will explore the creation of new data models that can improve the iRacing driving experience. The goal is to provide iRacing with models that developers can use to supplement the existing product with artificial intelligence-based training, giving iRacers on-track feedback, quality in-game improvements, and new ways of improving their performance and having fun on the virtual track.

“We couldn’t be more excited to work with Microsoft on new AI-based learning models which hopefully will lead to iRacers having even a better experience, not to mention improving their racecraft and performance,” said iRacing president Tony Gardner. “Our goal is to leverage the realism and quality of our existing product, build upon our market-leading existing single player opponent AI, and learn from the collaboration with Microsoft Research to create new and improved features that will benefit all iRacers.”

“This collaboration with iRacing will help advance our scientific knowledge and ability to build AI systems that span and connect between the physical and virtual worlds,” said Peter Lee, President, Microsoft Research. “It’s about AI that understands how skilled people act and interact, and collaborate and compete, with each other, in potentially extreme situations.”

In addition to the combined team of world-class researchers, engineers, and scientists involved in this AI development, longtime INDYCAR driver and mechanical engineer Oriol Servia, who initiated this collaboration, will serve as a collaborator and domain expert. Servia ran more than 200 races in his INDYCAR career, including 12 Indianapolis 500s, with a best finish of fourth in 2012.

Further updates on the collaboration between iRacing and Microsoft will be issued in due course. For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit www.iRacing.com.

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World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Available Now! https://iracingstudios.com/world-of-outlaws-dirt-racing-24-available-now/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:18:16 +0000 https://www.iracing.com/?p=276846 Experience the thrills of the World of Outlaws with World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24, now available on all PlayStation and Xbox platforms! PlayStation Store: Gold Edition | Standard Edition Microsoft Store: Gold Edition | Standard Edition Compete as or against all the Platinum drivers of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series, Read more...

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Experience the thrills of the World of Outlaws with World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24, now available on all PlayStation and Xbox platforms!

PlayStation Store: Gold Edition | Standard Edition
Microsoft Store: Gold Edition | Standard Edition

Compete as or against all the Platinum drivers of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified, and American Sprint Car Series 360 Sprints, as well as hundreds of other World of Outlaws, DIRTcar, ASCS, and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota drivers.

Take on dozens of tracks across America, from Eldora to Knoxville, Williams Grove to Volusia, and Kern County to Lernerville.

Work your way through Career Mode across 11 series, starting as a local hero in a Midget or the all-new Micro Sprint and adding to your empire until you become a World of Outlaws champion.

Go through Outlaw Challenges to learn the ins and outs of dirt oval racing from World of Outlaws legend Donny Schatz, take part in online lobbies with racers from around the world, or set up your own quick races or championships.

Experience tons of upgrades like an all-new user interface, improved graphics, adjustable wings, variable track states, and much more.

Purchase the standard edition of World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 now for $49.99, or upgrade to the Gold Edition for $64.99 to receive future track DLC of Oswego Speedway and Huset’s Speedway, extra paint schemes, and appearance packs to customize your game experience.

For more information on World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24, and to keep up to date with game updates and weekly online tournaments, visit worldofoutlawsgame.com!

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ExoCross Storms Onto PC and Console Platforms https://iracingstudios.com/exocross-storms-onto-pc-and-console-platforms/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:30:55 +0000 https://www.iracing.com/?p=275722 iRacing is pleased to announce that ExoCross, its all-new futuristic off-road racing game, officially launches on PC and Sony PlayStation platforms on Tuesday, July 23, and will be made available on Microsoft Xbox in the coming days. Featuring dozens of unique tracks and high-speed, boost-powered open-wheel racing, the full game can be purchased as a Read more...

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iRacing is pleased to announce that ExoCross, its all-new futuristic off-road racing game, officially launches on PC and Sony PlayStation platforms on Tuesday, July 23, and will be made available on Microsoft Xbox in the coming days. Featuring dozens of unique tracks and high-speed, boost-powered open-wheel racing, the full game can be purchased as a digital download on each platform for $39.99.

“We’re thrilled to finally be able to unveil the completed version of ExoCross to the world,” said iRacing president Tony Gardner. “ExoCross represents a bold and unique racing vision for us: a world built around exhilarating off-road racing with cars unlike anything our fans have ever seen. Our team has poured tons of hard work into ExoCross, and we hope everybody enjoys it as much as we do!”

ExoCross is the culmination of multiple years of game development. Its roots lie in DRAG: Outer Zones, a Steam Early Access title which iRacing acquired as part of the purchase of Orontes Games in late 2021. All players who purchased the Steam Early Access version of DRAG: Outer Zones have automatically been upgraded to the completed ExoCross upon its release today.

ExoCross showcases modern graphics and unique environments built on a proprietary custom game engine. Its key features include:

  • 4CPT physics: Fully simulated chassis and suspension components and a soft-body tire model create realistic weight transfer and understeer/oversteer.
  • Slipstream and boosts: Put the power down in the right places to charge past your opponents, or slot in behind them to recharge your boost as quickly as possible.
  • Three unique cars: Take the wheel of three distinct cars, each more challenging and powerful than the last.
  • Dozens of circuits: Do battle on 19 distinct track layouts—each raceable in both directions—across four unique biomes.
  • AI Racing and Championship Mode: Advance through six racing series, two per car, to establish yourself as the top driver in ExoCross, going into battle with challenging AI opponents in up to 10-race seasons. Just want to pick up and play? Pick any car and track combo you want and hit the track!
  • Challenge Mode: Take on 48 unique challenges across all four zones and showcase your top speed against a global leaderboard.
  • Online racing: Face off with global players in a mix of Challenges and circuit races, with player votes determining every car and track selection. When the community decides, will you have the skills to make the best of the rounds ahead?

The completed version of ExoCross joins the core iRacing product for PC and the World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing franchise for PlayStation and Xbox as the latest iRacing product on the market. Future iRacing releases include next year’s NASCAR 25 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and iRacing Arcade, a casual gamer-oriented collaboration with Original Fire Studios also planned for a 2025 release.

For more information on ExoCross, visit www.exocrossgame.com. For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit www.iracing.com.

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iRacing and Original Fire Games Sign Exclusive Developing and Publishing Partnership https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-and-original-fire-games-sign-exclusive-developing-and-publishing-partnership/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:00:24 +0000 https://www.iracing.com/?p=275515 iRacing and Original Fire Games are pleased to announce a new partnership to develop and publish a racing game aimed at the broader casual racing market. The plan is to release the new game, currently featuring the working title iRacing Arcade, with iRacing as the publisher in 2025 on PC and consoles. The new game will build upon the infrastructure of Circuit Read more...

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iRacing and Original Fire Games are pleased to announce a new partnership to develop and publish a racing game aimed at the broader casual racing market. The plan is to release the new game, currently featuring the working title iRacing Arcade, with iRacing as the publisher in 2025 on PC and consoles. The new game will build upon the infrastructure of Circuit Superstars, Original Fire Games’ current release, to create an all-new product that takes the already fun driving experience to the next level.

“iRacing has long been interested in expanding into other niches in the race gaming market, and we’re thrilled to be doing that with Original Fire Games,” said iRacing president Tony Gardner. “We have a lot of respect for what they’ve done with Circuit Superstars, as a lot of our team have played and loved the game. Their existing game is fun, very high quality, and the driving is great, three of the things we insist all our games have. Teaming up with them is the perfect opportunity for us to enter this space with a strong foundation that we can build upon. Games like these cultivate new racing enthusiasts who eventually become the next generation of sim racers and the future player base for our simulations. We can’t wait for players to get their hands on this all-new finished product.”

“Original Fire Games is very excited to partner with iRacing to bring motorsport fans a new game in 2025,” said Carolina Mastretta, Co-Founder and Studio Director at Original Fire Games. “What we created with Circuit Superstars showed us that there is a hunger for arcade-like racing experiences that are true to motorsport. As an industry leader of the sim racing space for nearly two decades, iRacing has talent, expertise and technology that can help us catalyze the potential of the foundation we’ve built so far. iRacing has been successfully venturing into new racing genres and they recognized the potential of our debut title. This convergence of our two companies presents a fantastic opportunity to craft our finest game yet.”

Development on the new game will be led by the Original Fire Games team, with iRacing supporting development and design by sharing experience and technology. The game will feature a more in-depth experience that includes a Career Mode and other diverse racing offerings in a package geared towards racers of all ages. Previous Original Fire Games products, including Circuit Superstars, will not be acquired by iRacing under the partnership.

The new product will be the latest under the iRacing publishing umbrella, which includes the core iRacing simulation product for PC; the World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing franchise, which has a follow-up to its critically acclaimed game releasing in September 2024; an all-new, highly anticipated NASCAR game releasing in 2025; and ExoCross, an exciting, futuristic off-road racing game scheduled to release in July 2024 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit www.iRacing.com. For more information on Original Fire Games, visit www.originalfiregames.com.

About iRacing

The world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, iRacing was founded in 2003 by Dave Kaemmer, co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, and John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world, including with NASCAR, INDYCAR, the FIA, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and numerous other car manufacturers, tracks, and racing series. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing owns two additional game studios and produces the official console games of NASCAR (beginning in 2025) and the World of Outlaws, as well as the fantasy off-road racing game ExoCross. Learn more at www.iRacing.com.

About Original Fire Games

Original Fire Games is a games studio dedicated to distilling the thrill and beauty of racing into arcade Motorsport experiences. The studio was founded by 3 siblings from Mexico City: Carlos, Carolina and Alberto Mastretta. Their debut game, Circuit Superstars, captivated fans with its unique blend of sim-meets-arcade. Original Fire Games is based in Vancouver, Canada.

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