iRacing Weekly Recap: May 5–11, 2025

🏁 Spotlight: The 2025 iRacing Indy 500

The virtual "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" is underway! The 2025 iRacing Indy 500 features two weeks of intense competition at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

Fixed Setup Race: May 6–11

Open Setup Race: May 13–18

Drivers compete in the Dallara IR-18 over 200 laps, totaling 500 miles. Unique to this event, qualifying determines grid positions based on a four-lap average speed, rather than iRating. To participate, racers must hold at least a D-class Oval license with a Safety Rating of 4.0 or higher and own both the Dallara IR-18 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track.

🆕 Season 2 Highlights

iRacing's 2025 Season 2 brings a host of new content and improvements:

🚗 Vehicle Updates

ARCA Menards Series: Introduction of the Chevrolet SS, Ford Mustang, and Toyota Camry models, offering updated aerodynamics and handling.

Dallara iR-01: A bespoke formula car developed with Dallara, featuring a 3.0-liter V10 engine optimized for both road and oval circuits.

Legends Ford ’34 Coupe: Completely overhauled with new physics, performance, art, and audio, now equipped with rain tires for road racing.

🏟️ New Track

Portland International Raceway: A new addition to the iRacing circuit, offering fresh challenges for drivers.

⚙️ Physics and AI Enhancements

GTP and LMP2 Classes: Significant updates to tire models and overall physics, enhancing realism and driving experience.

AI Expansion: AI drivers now capable of handling the Dallara iR-01 and navigating the new Portland International Raceway, among other configurations.

🌐 Connectivity Improvements

Connectivity Black Flag System: A new feature that temporarily removes drivers with unstable internet connections from races until their connection improves, aiming to ensure fair play for all participants.