iRacing Season 3 Launch: What’s New and Why It Matters

Published on June 12, 2025

iRacing Season 3 Launch: What’s New and Why It Matters

iRacing Season 3 Launch: What’s New and Why It Matters

iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 is LIVE NOW, bringing a major update packed with new cars, tracks, features, and physics overhauls

New Cars, Revamped Physics

Three new cars:

  • Ferrari 296 Challenge
  • NASCAR Gen 4 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2003)
  • NASCAR Gen 4 Ford Taurus (2003)

New & Refreshed Tracks

  • Shell V‑Power Motorsport Park at The Bend (Australia)
  • 12 NASCAR tracks refreshed, including Richmond, EchoPark, Talladega, Phoenix

Feature & Performance Enhancements

  • Physics and tire updates for GT3, NASCAR Gen 7, Dallara IR18
  • Rain-ready upgrades for IR18 and other formula cars
  • Adaptive AI for hosted events and seasons
  • Fixed foveated rendering for VR, 360 Hz force feedback, and the new Flags UI system

Why Season 3 Matters

  1. New content: three modern and vintage cars
  2. Visual revamps: immersive track upgrades
  3. Simulation improvements: physics, rain, AI, VR
  4. Better UX: flags, UI, render features

What You Should Do Now

  • Update before June 17 when the build goes live
  • Try the new cars and track
  • Race with Adaptive AI
  • Choose your flag in the new UI

Summary

iRacing Season 3 is one of the most substantial updates to date. Expect new cars, refreshed tracks, improved physics, rain formula support, and enhanced AI and VR features. Make sure to update, explore, and experience the full scope of the season when it launches.

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