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2026 Season 1 Patch 3 Release Notes [2026.02.02.02]

[h2]2026 Season 1 Patch 3 Release Notes \[2026.02.02.02][/h2][p]---------------------------------------------------------[/p][p][/p][p]This Patch Release contains updates and fixes for 2026 Season 1.[/p][p]

[/p][h2]iRacing[/h2][p]---------------------------------------------------------[/p][h3]Sessions[/h3]
  • [p]A new User Preference has been added, which automatically launches a Session for which you are registered once it becomes available.[/p]
    • [p]You can enable this auto-launch feature in Settings > Preferences.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Steam Members[/h3]
  • [p]Improved the purchase flow for our iRacing Members who use Steam.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed navigation errors when clicking payment-related buttons and streamlined the process of making purchases through Steam.[/p]
    • [p]Customers are no longer directed to the Legacy Membersite to complete purchases.[/p]
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[/p][h2]iRacing Simulator[/h2][p]---------------------------------------------------------[/p][h3]Race Servers[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where some interim session results were not always being transmitted to customer clients by the race server.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Physics[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where some cones could be extra-bouncy at a select few tracks.[/p]
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[/p][h3]AI Racing[/h3]
  • [p]AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Class Cars.[/p]
  • [p]AI Drivers have graduated from a specialized training course for the Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) focusing on preventing the car from rolling over.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Graphics[/h3]
  • [p]For a variety of NASCAR tracks, updated the Musco lighting near pit road so that they illuminate properly at night.[/p]
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[/p][h3]User Interface[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the focus car was changing unexpectedly or not being preserved in Replays.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where accented consonants and other special characters weren't displaying correctly in text chat.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Spotter[/h3]
  • [p]The Spanish language spotter pack has been updated.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with incorrect spotter calls related to a variety of vehicle wings.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Controls[/h3]
  • [p]Wheel definitions have been added for Simucube link port devices (v3 wheel bases).[/p]
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[/p][h2]Cars[/h2][p]---------------------------------------------------------[/p][p]
[/p][h3] GTP Class Cars[/h3]
  • [p]Wet tire treads have been adjusted so they do not appear to wear at the same rate as dry tire treads. This was a visual issue only.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3] NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Cars[/h3]
  • [p]These cars have been updated to the 2026 engine and graphics packages.[/p]
  • [p]A-post flaps have been added.[/p]
    • [p]These additions to the A pillars are flaps hooked up to the roof flaps to help prevent the cars from getting airborne.[/p]
  • [p]Short Track Oval tire parameters have been updated.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.


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[h3] NASCAR O’Reilly Series Cars[/h3]
  • [p]These cars' names and branding have been updated with the new O’Reilly Auto Parts Series primary sponsorship to match the real world![/p]
    • [p]The Xfinity branding has been retired.[/p]
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[/p][h3] NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Cars[/h3]
  • [p]The branding has been updated to the 2026 NASCAR season.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Cadillac CTS-V Racecar[/h3]
  • [p]For the damage model, the scrape damage effects have been tuned.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Dallara IR18[/h3]
  • [p]The Nashville Superspeedway package, affecting engine power, aerodynamics, and tires, has been updated to more closely align with the real series.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Global Mazda MX-5 Cup[/h3]
  • [p]The physics properties for the trunk lid have been updated. It should behave more realistically in collisions.[/p]
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[/p][h3]NASCAR Cup Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1[/h3]
  • [p]This vehicle has had its body shell updated to the 2026 season package.[/p]
    • [p]This was a complete rebuild of the body and therefore paint schemes will need to be adjusted to match the new shape.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Super Formula Lights[/h3]
  • [p]Brake bias is now fully adjustable during Fixed Setup racing sessions.[/p]
  • [p]Repair bindings have been removed for mounts that do not exist.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Super Late Model[/h3]
  • [p]For the damage model, the durability of the nose panel has been increased slightly.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h2]Tracks[/h2][p]---------------------------------------------------------[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (Mexico City)[/h3]
  • [p]Additional slowdown penalty areas have been added for cutting the course using pit entry.[/p]
  • [p](Grand Prix, Grand Prix Historic, & National Historic) - Fixed a course cut exploit.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Daytona International Speedway[/h3]
  • [p]Some tire barrier instancing systems have been optimized.[/p]
  • [p]NASCAR branding has been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Miami International Autodrome[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an off-track exploit that could result in faster Qualifying times.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Portland International Speedway[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an exploit where the area between the yellow line and white hash marks at pit exit was not correctly considered part of pit road.[/p]
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