Things finally go back to normal, as iRacing and Indycar sign a multiyear licensing agreement which goes into effect immediately. This means the return of the iRacing Indianapolis 500, Indycar branding and events, and an extension to the license for the Indianpolis Motor Speedway. The two brands had worked together for more than a dozen years, and the Indy 500 was one of … [Read more...]
New Assetto Corsa Competizione DLC Will Add Three American Circuits
A teaser trailer has revealed that a new Assetto Corsa Competizione DLC will add three American circuits to the racing sim when it's released for the PC on June 30th, 2022. It's been a while since the British GT Pack brought Oulton Park, Snetterton and Donington Park in February 2021 for the PC (and for console racers in April of the same year). Prior to that, Imola arrived … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Gets A New Indianapolis Motor Speedway
While a previous version of the famous American circuit has been available for some time, now RaceRoom gets a new Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with three layouts, including the famous oval. It follows the recent release of TT Circuit Assen for RaceRoom, and obviously the 2.5 mile (4.023km) oval layout has been a big omission in the past. So now you'll be able to race the … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Formula Pro V0.99 and DRS Zone Updates
Some targeted changes arrive from Studio 397, with new rFactor 2 Formula Pro V0.99 and DRS Zone updates to enjoy. The drag reduction applies to both the Formula Pro and BMW M4 Class 1, so drivers of both cars will benefit from additional zones which have been added to the Indianapolis 2020 GP Layout and the Silverstone GT layout. That changes the tracks to Indianapolis v1.12 … [Read more...]
Check out the epic finish for the 2019 iRacing Indy 500
The 2019 iRacing Indy 500 took place on May 18th, and like the real race at Indianaplis, it's a big event. The real world event has been running since 1911, and took place a week later on May 26th, 2019. Now the iRacing version is rapidly building up a similar heritage. And ironically, both events saw close finishes. In the Indianpolis 500, Simon Pagenaud won from Alexander … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport 5 IndyCars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
iRacing hosts charity Brickyard 400 tomorrow
More than a thousand iRacing gamers are expected to take part in the 2010 iRacing World Tour race tomorrow, July 24th, which will raise money for Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG organisation. It begins at 8.30pm ET, and racers will contribute five cents for every one of the 160 scheduled laps - friends and family are being encouraged to donate to support the drivers taking … [Read more...]