iRacing has introduced particulars on the seventeenth season of the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Sequence forward of its opening race.
The long-standing sim racing sequence sees groups competing for a share of a $500,000 (~£366,002) prize pool.
This season encompasses a revised format, increasing the circuit to 24 rounds. The primary 11 rounds are designated to the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Qualifying Sequence, beginning on February tenth, with drivers competing on the digital Daytona Worldwide Speedway.
For the primary time, three classes of NASCAR autos will characteristic within the qualifying sequence, testing the ability of drivers in Cup Sequence, Craftsman Truck Sequence, and O’Reilly Auto Elements Sequence automobiles. The highest 30 drivers from the Qualifying Sequence standings will be a part of the highest 20 from final yr’s standings and the highest two from the eNASCAR School iRacing Sequence to earn free company.
40 of the 52 drivers will earn a full-time place on the beginning grid to compete within the Championship, consisting of 9 regular-season races and three playoff races.
“The eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Sequence is a crown jewel of iRacing’s esports efforts,” stated Tony Gardner, President of iRacing. “This yr’s all-new format additional develops the sequence with some thrilling new refinements that ought to preserve drivers contemporary and targeted as they set their sights on the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cup as soon as once more.”
NASCAR And Sim Racing
NASCAR has been a long-standing supporter of sim racing, internet hosting a variety of digital racing occasions over the past decade. In October 2025, the sequence launched the Creator Sequence that includes high-profile streamers competing for a $100,000 (~£73,155) prize pool.
“The eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Sequence has all the time represented the top of sim racing,” added Ray Smith, Senior Director of Sim Racing at NASCAR. “We are able to’t wait to have interaction this passionate neighborhood and crown the 2026 champion this October.”
