iRacing


We have saved the biggest name for last: On August 28th, 2008, iRacing was first made available to the public. The sim took the aim for realism to a new level and also introduced a multiplayer system that is unmatched to this day.

Rooted in the NASCAR Racing series of Papyrus, iRacing is still the go-to simulation for oval racing but has much more to offer than that: Road and street course racing, dirt ovals and even rallycross are among the portfolio. Today, more than 150 race cars and tracks each offer something for everyone – although the server and competition structure have their price, of course.

While iRacing's subscription-based model with added one-time cost for each piece of content is frequently the topic of heated debates, it cannot be denied that the sim raised the bar for realism and especially multiplayer competitions. Multiple special events aligned with their real-life counterparts make up an exciting calendar each year – not to mention the numerous racing series for the various license classes that are available year-round.