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2026 Season 1 Patch 3 Release Notes [2026.02.02.02]
2026 Season 1 Patch 3 Release Notes \[2026.02.02.02]---------------------------------------------------------This Patch Release contains updates and fixes for 2026 Season 1.iRacing---------------------------------------------------------SessionsA new User Preference has been added, which automatically launches a Session for which you are registered once it becomes available.You can enable this auto-launch feature in Settings > Preferences.Steam MembersImproved the purchase flow for our iRacing Members who use Steam.Fixed navigation errors when clicking payment-related buttons and streamlined the process of making purchases through Steam.Customers are no longer directed to the Legacy Membersite to complete purchases.iRacing Simulator---------------------------------------------------------Race ServersFixed an issue where some interim session results were not always being transmitted to customer clients by the race server.PhysicsFixed an issue where some cones could be extra-bouncy at a select few tracks.AI RacingAI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Class Cars.AI Drivers have graduated from a specialized training course for the Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) focusing on preventing the car from rolling over.GraphicsFor a variety of NASCAR tracks, updated the Musco lighting near pit road so that they illuminate properly at night.User InterfaceFixed an issue where the focus car was changing unexpectedly or not being preserved in Replays.Fixed an issue where accented consonants and other special characters weren't displaying correctly in text chat.SpotterThe Spanish language spotter pack has been updated.Fixed an issue with incorrect spotter calls related to a variety of vehicle wings.ControlsWheel definitions have been added for Simucube link port devices (v3 wheel bases).Cars--------------------------------------------------------- GTP Class CarsWet 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.iRacing setups have been updated. NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen CarsThese cars have been updated to the 2026 engine and graphics packages.A-post flaps have been added.These additions to the A pillars are flaps hooked up to the roof flaps to help prevent the cars from getting airborne.Short Track Oval tire parameters have been updated.iRacing setups have been updated. NASCAR O’Reilly Series CarsThese cars' names and branding have been updated with the new O’Reilly Auto Parts Series primary sponsorship to match the real world!The Xfinity branding has been retired. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series CarsThe branding has been updated to the 2026 NASCAR season.Cadillac CTS-V RacecarFor the damage model, the scrape damage effects have been tuned.Dallara IR18The Nashville Superspeedway package, affecting engine power, aerodynamics, and tires, has been updated to more closely align with the real series.iRacing setups have been updated.Global Mazda MX-5 CupThe physics properties for the trunk lid have been updated. It should behave more realistically in collisions.NASCAR Cup Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1This vehicle has had its body shell updated to the 2026 season package.This was a complete rebuild of the body and therefore paint schemes will need to be adjusted to match the new shape.Super Formula LightsBrake bias is now fully adjustable during Fixed Setup racing sessions.Repair bindings have been removed for mounts that do not exist.Super Late ModelFor the damage model, the durability of the nose panel has been increased slightly.iRacing setups have been updated.Tracks---------------------------------------------------------Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (Mexico City)Additional slowdown penalty areas have been added for cutting the course using pit entry.(Grand Prix, Grand Prix Historic, & National Historic) - Fixed a course cut exploit.Daytona International SpeedwaySome tire barrier instancing systems have been optimized.NASCAR branding has been updated.Miami International AutodromeFixed an off-track exploit that could result in faster Qualifying times.Portland International SpeedwayFixed an exploit where the area between the yellow line and white hash marks at pit exit was not correctly considered part of pit road.
![2026 Season 1 Patch 3 Release Notes [2026.02.02.02]](https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/7602248/bbcaa936809c6291f102a4d04f0a631794a8c928.png?#)
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This Patch Release contains updates and fixes for 2026 Season 1.
---------------------------------------------------------
A new User Preference has been added, which automatically launches a Session for which you are registered once it becomes available.
You can enable this auto-launch feature in Settings > Preferences.
Improved the purchase flow for our iRacing Members who use Steam.
Fixed navigation errors when clicking payment-related buttons and streamlined the process of making purchases through Steam.
Customers are no longer directed to the Legacy Membersite to complete purchases.
---------------------------------------------------------
Fixed an issue where some interim session results were not always being transmitted to customer clients by the race server.
Fixed an issue where some cones could be extra-bouncy at a select few tracks.
AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Class Cars.
AI Drivers have graduated from a specialized training course for the Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) focusing on preventing the car from rolling over.
For a variety of NASCAR tracks, updated the Musco lighting near pit road so that they illuminate properly at night.
Fixed an issue where the focus car was changing unexpectedly or not being preserved in Replays.
Fixed an issue where accented consonants and other special characters weren't displaying correctly in text chat.
The Spanish language spotter pack has been updated.
Fixed an issue with incorrect spotter calls related to a variety of vehicle wings.
Wheel definitions have been added for Simucube link port devices (v3 wheel bases).
---------------------------------------------------------
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.
iRacing setups have been updated.
These cars have been updated to the 2026 engine and graphics packages.
A-post flaps have been added.
These additions to the A pillars are flaps hooked up to the roof flaps to help prevent the cars from getting airborne.
Short Track Oval tire parameters have been updated.
iRacing setups have been updated.
These cars' names and branding have been updated with the new O’Reilly Auto Parts Series primary sponsorship to match the real world!
The Xfinity branding has been retired.
The branding has been updated to the 2026 NASCAR season.
For the damage model, the scrape damage effects have been tuned.
The Nashville Superspeedway package, affecting engine power, aerodynamics, and tires, has been updated to more closely align with the real series.
iRacing setups have been updated.
The physics properties for the trunk lid have been updated. It should behave more realistically in collisions.
This vehicle has had its body shell updated to the 2026 season package.
This was a complete rebuild of the body and therefore paint schemes will need to be adjusted to match the new shape.
Brake bias is now fully adjustable during Fixed Setup racing sessions.
Repair bindings have been removed for mounts that do not exist.
For the damage model, the durability of the nose panel has been increased slightly.
iRacing setups have been updated.
---------------------------------------------------------
Additional slowdown penalty areas have been added for cutting the course using pit entry.
(Grand Prix, Grand Prix Historic, & National Historic) - Fixed a course cut exploit.
Some tire barrier instancing systems have been optimized.
NASCAR branding has been updated.
Fixed an off-track exploit that could result in faster Qualifying times.
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.
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