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technology26 days ago

NASCAR 26 trailer drops, pre-orders open for the iRacing Studios sequel

NASCAR and iRacing Studios released the official NASCAR 26 gameplay trailer and announced pre-orders starting July 29, with the title launching September 18 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam PC. The game introduces Dynamic Track technology, cross‑platform multiplayer, an enhanced driving model, burnout celebrations, a standalone The Chase mode, and a new Peak Performance training mode, aiming to deliver the most authentic NASCAR experience yet. Cover athlete Kyle Larson returns, and NASCAR 26 includes four series (Cup, O’Reilly, Craftsman Truck, ARCA Menards) plus new tracks and improved visuals, AI, and paint tools. Standard Edition is $59.99 and Gold Edition $79.99 (Gold includes early access from Sept 15, extra DLC packs, and career bonuses); pre-orders are at NASCAR26.com.

iRacing Season 3 Preview: New Cars, Tracks, and Spark-Driven Upgrades Ahead of June
technology2 months ago

iRacing Season 3 Preview: New Cars, Tracks, and Spark-Driven Upgrades Ahead of June

iRacing’s May 2026 Season 3 preview outlines a broad slate of content and platform updates arriving in early June: free BMW M2 Racing and Euro NASCAR RC01, two new Formula Vee variants, and BMW M Hybrid V8 Evo upgrade; Dallara IR18 updates, a refreshed Porsche 992.2, and updated SK/Tour Modified physics, plus major track work including Laguna Seca’s surface rescan and the new Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado. The Sim UI gains live track maps, a fuel calculator, drag-resizable UI, incident tracker, and per-session data options; pit-road speed enforcement is reworked with a PID controller; multi-class starts with per-class pace cars is in testing; Anycast routing promises lower latency; long-term bets include Career Mode, a Spark graphics engine, physics modernization with multi-threading, series-specific sporting regulations, and expanded audio tech; release is planned for early June with ongoing updates to follow.

iRacing Announces August 2025 Development Update
technology1 year ago

iRacing Announces August 2025 Development Update

The August 2025 iRacing update introduces a comprehensive overhaul with new cars like the Aston Martin Vantage EVO GT3 and Dallara IL-15, a new track in Mexico City, a redesigned user interface, enhanced VR and rendering technology, and ongoing development of features like Career Mode and AI improvements, setting the stage for a significant evolution in the sim racing experience.

technology1 year ago

NASCAR 25 Set for October 2025 Release on PlayStation and Xbox

NASCAR and iRacing announced that 'NASCAR 25', a new console game featuring NASCAR's Cup, Xfinity, Craftsman Truck, and ARCA Menards Series, will be released on October 14, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PC release on Steam later. The game includes career mode with driver customization and strategic management, along with various gameplay modes.

iRacing Secures NASCAR Gaming Rights for Console and PC
gaming2 years ago

iRacing Secures NASCAR Gaming Rights for Console and PC

iRacing has acquired the license to produce NASCAR console games from Motorsport Games, bringing control of NASCAR's console game properties under iRacing's umbrella. This move comes after Motorsport Games failed to produce a NASCAR console video game since October 2021. iRacing, which has been a significant partner to NASCAR, will now have the opportunity to develop a simulation-style NASCAR console game, promising to deliver an amazing experience for the gaming community and NASCAR fans worldwide. Motorsport Games still retains the license for video games based on the NTT IndyCar Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

iRacing Secures NASCAR Gaming Rights, Plans Console Games from 2025
gaming2 years ago

iRacing Secures NASCAR Gaming Rights, Plans Console Games from 2025

iRacing has acquired the NASCAR gaming rights from Motorsport Games and will release an official NASCAR console game in 2025. The deal includes the development of a simulation-style game for various platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. iRacing, already an official simulation partner of NASCAR, plans to work closely with NASCAR industry stakeholders to deliver an exceptional gaming experience for fans worldwide. Motorsport Games will continue to support and sell NASCAR Heat 5 and NASCAR Rivals until 2024 before focusing on other intellectual properties. The deal is worth $6 million and includes the rights to develop a mobile game.