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iRacing 2026 Season 2 Patch 1 - Release Notes

Release Date: March 13, 2026 [Build 2026.03.13.02]

The first patch of iRacing's 2026 Season 2 brings a comprehensive set of improvements, updates, and fixes that refine the simulation experience for all drivers. This update focuses on technical optimizations, artificial intelligence enhancements, new Paint Shop content, and numerous track corrections.

iRacing Launcher

Paint Shop - New Sponsors

The Paint Shop has been enriched with 14 new sponsors that drivers can use to customize their vehicles. After fixing an issue that prevented proper logo display, all new sponsors are now available and fully functional:

• Asetek Racing - Cooling technology for sim racing
• Good Ranchers - Premium American meat supplier
• Holley Performance Brands - Automotive performance components
• Holmatro - Rescue and safety equipment
• Jerky Boys - Protein snacks
• Larry Chen Photo - Professional motorsport photography
• LVRY - Design and customization platform
• Nova Motorsport - Racing equipment
• PAGID Racing - High-performance brake systems
• Penske Racing Shocks - Professional racing dampers
• PPG - Industrial paints and coatings
• Root Insurance - Driving-based insurance
• Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions - Racing manufacturing solutions
• Safecraft - Motorsport safety systems

Updated Sponsors

The logos of 14 existing sponsors have been completely refreshed with updated graphics:

Ally, Anduril, Eibach, Fanatec, Horizon Hobby, MillerTech, Mobil 1, Ohlins, Pimax, Roto-Rooter, Schluter Systems, SKF, Sunoco, Trading Paints, WeatherTech.

Simulation

Artificial Intelligence (AI Racing)

AI-controlled opponents have received significant improvements:

• Improved tire thermal management: AI vehicles now correctly calculate tire heat, avoiding the previous issue that caused unrealistically low temperatures.
• Optimized speed calculation: The racing line speed calculation process has been refined, especially during position changes on track.
• Competitiveness at St. Petersburg Grand Prix: AI driving skills have been specifically enhanced on this street circuit, making races more realistic and competitive.

Audio

Rain sounds have been updated for all vehicles supporting variable weather conditions introduced in the 2026 Season 2 release, providing a more immersive audio experience during wet races.

Graphics

• Reduced dust accumulation: Dust generation and accumulation on windshields has been slightly reduced to improve visibility.
• Particle rendering correction: Fixed an issue causing incorrect rendering of smoke and other particle effects over environmental objects, improving overall visual realism.

User Interface

Numerous user interface corrections improve the overall experience:

• HUD element positioning: Fixed positioning issues that could occur after moving elements.
• HUD Profiles system: Resolved issues with UI element position offsets.
• Improved key mapping: Fixed several issues related to "Settable" controls with up to 3 bindings (inc/dec/level), such as car setup adjustments (e.g., Brake Bias Set, Engine Power Set).
• Clear/Erase function: All 3 controls are now correctly cleared when using the trash icon.
• Keybind Preview: Fixed secondary control display (both Increment and Decrement now show correctly).
• Repeated key timeout: Implemented a 5-second timeout for repeated keys, resolving detection issues.

Cars

GTE Class

The damage model has been rebalanced with particular attention to rear panels, improving structural damage realism.

Audi 90 GTO

Official iRacing setups have been completely revised and updated to optimize performance across all tracks.

Audi RS3 LMS Gen2

Maximum camber warnings have been set to -4.0 degrees, preventing excessively aggressive configurations.

Dallara IR18

Fixed a critical error that prevented weight jacker usage at Iowa Speedway and Phoenix Raceway, restoring full setup functionality.

Dallara iR-01

Complete update of official iRacing setups to improve drivability and performance across different circuit types.

Ferrari 488 GTE

• Optimized windshield wipers: Wiper starting position has been adjusted for greater realism.
• Reduced vibration: Wiper shake has been reduced for smoother, more realistic movement.

Ford GTE

Fixed a visual issue where the brake light glow effect could separate from the object when the car sustained severe damage.

NASCAR Truck RAM

Updated RAM branding and decal layer to reflect the current appearance of series vehicles.

Porsche 911 Cup (992.2)

• New series branding: Added a new Series Branding selection for this vehicle: Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA).
• Hosted session configuration: When selected for use in hosted sessions, tire branding is removed from the car for regulatory compliance.

Super Late Model

Improved cockpit gauge glass shader for better visual rendering and readability.

Tracks

Adelaide Street Circuit

Fixed a graphics optimization issue where grandstands were hidden instead of buildings (and vice versa) based on selected graphics settings.

Barber Motorsports Park

A pit fence has been properly lowered into the ground, eliminating a visual discontinuity.

Circuit of the Americas

A-frames now appear correctly in all circuit configurations, improving visual consistency.

Langley Speedway

Updated track loading screen with new graphics.

Lanier National Speedway

• Adjusted grandstand concrete color for greater realism.
• Updated track loading screen.

Long Beach Street Circuit

Refreshed loading screen with updated images of the street circuit.

Nürburgring

Fixed various areas showing purple coloring on some track sections, improving overall visual quality.

Red Bull Ring

Updated several track surface textures for greater detail and realism.

Sebring International Raceway

• Optimized hairpin bridge: Adjusted visibility of the hairpin bridge to ensure it remains visible even at lowest graphics settings.
• Camera draw distance: Fixed draw distance issues with some environmental assets.
• Spelling correction: Corrected a spelling error on the medical building.
• Updated loading screen: New graphics for the loading screen.

St. Petersburg Grand Prix

Optimized stadium light placement to improve performance without compromising visual quality.

USA International Speedway

• Fixed some environmental texture mapping details.
• Updated track loading screen.

Conclusions

This patch represents an important step in refining the iRacing experience for 2026 Season 2. With significant improvements to artificial intelligence, graphics corrections across numerous tracks, new customization content, and technical optimizations on various vehicles, drivers can enjoy an even more realistic and engaging simulation. The development team continues to demonstrate their commitment to providing the best possible virtual racing experience.

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