Week 8 • 16 February - 22 February 2026
This week: 24 updates
This overview is automatically compiled by the MySimRig AI E-Sim News Agent
Last updated: February 19, 2026 at 05:38 AM
The iRacing Weekly Tune‑in outlines the upcoming broadcast schedule for February 19‑25 2026, highlighting official iRacing eSports series and selected community events. Viewers can watch live races and special content on iRacing’s official channels throughout the week.
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Sebastian Marin claimed victory as the Top Split winner at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway round of the 2026 eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Qualifying Series. Although it is too early to determine the series’ top‑30, several drivers, including Marin, have already asserted their contention. The event featured 822 laps.
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The fourth eNASCAR College iRacing Series Tournament, the Great Lakes Gauntlet, powered by the PlayVS College League, will conclude Wednesday night at Michigan International Speedway. Week 2 features the Semifinals, a Semifinal Last Chance Qualifier and the Final Round, with $7,000 in scholarship prizes at stake.
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Traxion.gg reports that Forza Horizon 6 will include roughly 550 cars, combining both returning titles and brand‑new models. The site provides a current list of all confirmed vehicles and highlights which entries are making their debut in the series.
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RAM’s potent pickup truck, the 1500 TRX, will make its debut in the upcoming racing game Forza Horizon 6, the source reported. The announcement confirms the vehicle will be available as a playable model when the title launches, adding another real‑world automobile to the game’s roster.
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Le Mans Ultimate announced that its scheduled 24‑hour team driver‑swap event has been cancelled and substituted with a 12‑hour test session. Organisers cited ongoing technical concerns as the reason for the change, postponing the original endurance competition.
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Rennsport, the driving simulation, will receive the Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar as a new addition. The inclusion has been announced, but specific release timing, pricing, or implementation details have not been provided. The information was published on Traxion.gg.
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Season 9 of The Crew Motorfest launches on 4 March, introducing a new island and NASCAR-style racing. A newly released trailer offers the first glimpse of the NASCAR content, confirming the addition of stock car events alongside the game's existing open‑world racing experience.
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On the latest Traxion Control Podcast, the Traxion team examines why numerous racing games launch in an unfinished state, noting that fully cohesive releases are now rare. They propose several theories about development pressures, market expectations, and production timelines influencing these incomplete launches.
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iRacing Arcade, the arcade‑focused spin‑off of the iRacing simulation, will launch on PC on Tuesday, March 3, after a delay from its originally scheduled December release. The developer also announced a console version is slated for launch during the summer.
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iRacing Arcade, an arcade‑style racing game developed by iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games, launches on Steam on Tuesday, March 3, priced at $24.99. Console versions are scheduled for release in summer 2026, positioning the title as an inexpensive entry point for gamers of all ages.
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Round two of the 2026 eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Qualifying Series takes place Tuesday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The previous week saw more than 1,300 drivers compete across 37 splits, with Daniel Faulkingham winning the Top Split and other notable competitors remaining within the top‑30.
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iRacing Arcade’s PC version will launch on Steam in March 2026, according to Traxion.gg. The publisher also confirmed that PlayStation and Xbox editions are scheduled for release this Summer, completing the game’s rollout across major platforms within the same year.
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Motorsport UK Esports has announced the British Sim Racing Cup, a multi‑discipline iRacing series that will run on eight UK circuits and feature eight distinct car classes. The competition is scheduled to commence in March.
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Asphalt Legends has been released for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering an upgraded resolution, improved performance, and enhanced visuals compared with the original version. The announcement was published on Traxion.GG, which noted the game’s enhanced edition for the new console.
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Traxion.gg reports that the first Forza Horizon 6 vehicle teaser showcases the Maserati MC20, marking the start of the game's largest launch lineup of cars and signaling the upcoming release hype. The teaser hints at a broader roster of high‑performance models expected throughout the season.
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Tokyo Xtreme Racer is set to receive a new update that teases three additional vehicles, timed to launch alongside the game's PlayStation 5 release. The announcement suggests the update is forthcoming, though details remain limited.
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Recent reports indicate Sony has postponed the PlayStation 6 launch, the console originally slated to host the next Gran Turismo title. This delay introduces uncertainty to Gran Turismo 8’s release schedule, which had been expected to coincide with the new hardware debut.
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The weekly iRacing guide outlines daily and hourly races matched to members’ license levels, and highlights special series scheduled at set times that any qualified driver can join, providing more meaningful sim‑racing experiences. Readers can access full details via the provided link.
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iRacing’s Special Event calendar includes the upcoming Bathurst 12 race, offering participants a range of disciplines such as stock cars, sports cars, open‑wheel formula cars and sprint cars on both pavement and dirt. Players can compete solo or with friends in team formats.
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Traxion.gg publishes a comprehensive list of every vehicle available in the PC and PlayStation 5 reboot of Tokyo Xtreme Racer, detailing each car’s Blueprint (BP) and Credit Point (CP) costs. The guide serves as a reference for players seeking full vehicle information.
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Gear.Club Unlimited 3 includes a roster of real‑world licensed vehicles from manufacturers across the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, a rarity for a Nintendo Switch racing title. The article lists the complete car selection available in the game.
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Gear.Club Unlimited 3, released for Nintendo Switch, celebrates the series’ tenth anniversary and seeks to address the scarcity of serious Switch racing titles by featuring licensed road cars. However, the review notes the game feels grounded and lacks the finesse of higher‑end competitors.
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GT7 introduces a new weekly lineup of Daily Races, offering three ranked online multiplayer events that players can compete in over the next seven days. The fresh set aims to provide varied challenges and keep the competitive scene active throughout the week.
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