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NASCAR 26 Review – Where Turning Left Gets It Right
NASCAR 26 delivers a compelling driving experience, capturing the precision and brute force of stock car racing with a refined tyre model and responsive handling. While extensive controller recalibration is needed and some features like Dynamic Track are less impactful than expected, the game excels at making oval racing feel meditative and rewarding. The career mode offers a satisfying progression, and despite minor shortcomings, the game provides a deep understanding of why NASCAR racing can be so hypnotic.
Beloved PS5 Racing Game Port Finally Arrives on PlayStation Store Today
iRacing Arcade, a spin-off of the popular sim racing franchise, has launched on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. The arcade-style racing game features stylized vehicles and tracks, with new content including four cars, four tracks, and a four-player split-screen mode. The game is also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S for $24.99.
Start Your Engines – iRacing Arcade Hits Xbox and PlayStation Grids
iRacing Arcade has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for £20.99, featuring accessible third-person racing. The launch coincides with a major update adding four-player local split-screen multiplayer, new cars, and new circuits across all platforms, including PC. The game combines arcade racing with motorsport management elements, allowing players to build and customize their own racing operations.
New NASCAR 26 Gameplay Trailer Showcases New Dynamic Tracks and More
A new gameplay trailer for NASCAR 26 has been released, showcasing dynamic track systems that simulate wear and tear over multiple races. The game, developed by iRacing Studios, will also feature improved driving mechanics, a trophy room, and enhanced post-race coverage. NASCAR 26 is set to launch on September 18 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Exciting PlayStation 5 Racing Game Gets Gameplay Trailer, Pre-Orders Now Live
NASCAR 26, the latest installment in the popular racing series developed by iRacing Studios, has released a new gameplay trailer and opened pre-orders. The game is set to launch on September 18, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It will feature all four premier NASCAR series, a dynamic track feature, an improved Career Mode, and online cross-platform multiplayer.
NASCAR 26 Release Date Confirmed, Features Dynamic Track Surfaces, AI DNFs
iRacing has confirmed the release date for NASCAR 26, highlighting improvements over last year's title. The game will feature dynamic track surfaces that change during races and an enhanced AI system that includes the possibility of AI drivers experiencing DNFs (Did Not Finish).
NASCAR 26 in September
iRacing Studios and NASCAR have announced that NASCAR 26 will be released on September 18th for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. The announcement was made alongside the release of the game's first video developer diary.
Anticipated PlayStation 5 Racing Game in Popular Series Sets Release Date
NASCAR 26 is set to release on September 18, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by iRacing Studios and NASCAR, the game will feature dynamic tracks, cross-platform multiplayer, burnouts, and an improved Career Mode. The Standard and Gold Editions will be available, with the Gold Edition offering three days of early access.
SimRacing Expo's first-ever US event proves driving sims have finally hit the American mainstream
The first US-based SimRacing Expo in Charlotte, NC, saw thousands of enthusiasts gather, signaling a mainstream breakthrough for sim racing. The event featured numerous hardware and software vendors, highlighting the industry's growth from a niche hobby to a more accessible pastime, boosted by factors like increased Formula 1 interest and pandemic-driven adoption by professional drivers.
SimRacing Expo USA comes to North Carolina on 22 May, now featuring NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
The SimRacing Expo USA is coming to Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 22-24, 2026. NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., winner of the 2023 Daytona 500, will be a featured guest. The event will also include exhibitors like iRacing and Podium 1 Racing, and panels with drivers Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff.
SimRacing Expo USA comes to North Carolina on 22 May, now featuring NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
The SimRacing Expo USA is coming to Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 22-24, 2026. NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will be a featured guest, discussing his career and sim racing. The event will include exhibitors like iRacing and Podium 1 Racing, as well as panels with other racing drivers.
iRacing Arcade Review - Pocket-sized racing fun
iRacing Arcade offers a fun, pocket-sized arcade racing experience on PC, blending simplified gameplay with elements of iRacing's physics engine. The game features cute, shrunken versions of real cars and tracks, with a career mode that includes a functional world-building aspect. While praised for its tight gameplay and adorable aesthetic, the game is noted as being a bit light on content and its association with the hardcore iRacing simulation might limit its audience.
iRacing Reveals Class Updates and Rebuilt Barber Motorsports Park Coming With Season 2
iRacing has announced upcoming content for its 2026 Season 2 update, including class updates and a rebuilt Barber Motorsports Park. The developers revealed these changes as the new season approaches.
iRacing Reveals Class Updates and Rebuilt Barber Motorsports Park Coming With Season 2
iRacing has revealed upcoming content for its 2026 Season 1 update, including class updates and a rebuilt Barber Motorsports Park. The simulation racing service also announced the hiring of veteran developers who were laid off from a prominent West Coast studio.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 9, 2026)
This article highlights five new games released on Steam in early March 2026, including the third-person action title Homura Hime, the cinematic platformer Planet of Lana II, and the casual racing sim iRacing Arcade. It also features the cozy farming game Shinehill and the analog horror surgery simulator Angel Engine, providing brief descriptions and developer information for each.
iRacing Arcade Released
iRacing Arcade, a third-person multiplayer racing game developed by Original Fire Games and iRacing, has launched on Steam for Windows. The game is described as a fully featured racing experience.