iRacing Weekly Tune-In: May 27 – June 3 | 13 Must-Watch Events
Your Complete iRacing Broadcasting Guide
This week marks the debut of the iRacing INDYNXT Series, the biggest addition to the platform this year. Whether you’re into championship racing, endurance events, or grassroots competition, there’s esports action happening across all seven days. From 8:30 AM ET Tuesday through Tuesday evening, iRacing’s broadcast ecosystem has something for everyone.
Here’s your complete breakdown of the 13 events spanning May 27 through June 3, 2026, plus our picks for the must-watch broadcasts of the week.
Tuesday, May 27
iRacing Formula Vee Open Series
Time: 6:00 PM ET (11:00 PM GMT)
Series: Formula Vee Open
Broadcast: Creator Series
Why watch: Grassroots open-wheel racing with accessible entry-level cars. Perfect for viewers looking to understand the foundation of competitive sim racing.
iRacing IndyLight Series
Time: 7:30 PM ET (12:30 AM GMT)
Series: IndyLight (IndyCar feeder)
Broadcast: P1 Broadcasting
Why watch: Direct feeder series to the flagship IndyCar competition. Expect aggressive wheel-to-wheel racing and rising sim racing talent.
Wednesday, May 28
iRacing Super Formula Series
Time: 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM GMT)
Series: Super Formula (Open-wheel)
Broadcast: SimSpeed
Why watch: Japan’s premier open-wheel series brings global competition and high-speed action. Super Formula is known for tight, competitive racing.
iRacing Radical SR8 Challenge
Time: 8:30 PM ET (12:30 AM GMT)
Series: Radical (Sports Car)
Broadcast: Grid Vision Live
Why watch: Sports car racing with nimble, lightweight machines. Expect high cornering speeds and driver skill on full display.
Thursday, May 29
iRacing NASCAR Truck Series
Time: 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM GMT)
Series: NASCAR Truck Series
Broadcast: RACESPOT
Why watch: Heavy truck racing is a staple of competitive iRacing. Expect bumping, grinding, and side-by-side battles.
iRacing Porsche Carrera Cup
Time: 8:15 PM ET (12:15 AM GMT)
Series: Porsche (Sports Car)
Broadcast: Creator Series
Why watch: Single-marque racing with perfectly matched machinery. Talent separates drivers here, not car performance.
Friday, May 30
iRacing Formula Vee Pro Series
Time: 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM GMT)
Series: Formula Vee Pro
Broadcast: P1 Broadcasting
Why watch: Pro-level open-wheel competition with elite talent. Often features the fastest Vee drivers on the platform.
Saturday, May 31 (Busiest Day)
Saturday packs four events into a single day, making it the week’s most action-packed calendar. Set your reminders early.
iRacing Thruxton 4HR Endurance Race (8:30 AM ET)
Time: 8:30 AM ET (1:30 PM GMT)
Series: TCR Endurance
Broadcast: RACESPOT
Why watch: Four hours of touring car action at the UK’s fastest circuit. Endurance racing tests strategy, teamwork, and mental stamina. This is must-watch for sim racing fans who appreciate long-form drama.
iRacing INDYNXT Series at Belle Isle – SERIES DEBUT (3:00 PM ET)
Time: 3:00 PM ET (8:00 PM GMT)
Series: iRacing INDYNXT Series (NEW in 2026)
Broadcast: Velocity Online Racing
Why watch: This is the defining event of the week. The iRacing INDYNXT Series marks a major expansion of iRacing’s IndyCar-focused ecosystem in 2026. INDYNXT is the official feeder series to real-world IndyCar, and this inaugural broadcast should not be missed. Belle Isle is a street circuit favorite, guaranteeing tight, aggressive racing.
iRacing IndyCar Series at Detroit (4:30 PM ET)
Time: 4:30 PM ET (9:30 PM GMT)
Series: IndyCar (Flagship)
Broadcast: RACESPOT
Why watch: The flagship IndyCar series brings top-tier sim racing talent and high-speed oval and road course action. Detroit is a challenging street circuit with zero margin for error.
iRacing NASCAR Cup Series (Evening)
Time: 8:00 PM ET (1:00 AM GMT)
Series: NASCAR Cup
Broadcast: iRacing Official Channel
Why watch: The eNASCAR Cup Series is the crown jewel of stock car racing on iRacing. Championship-level racing with the platform’s most experienced and competitive drivers.
Sunday, June 1
iRacing Formula Vee Open Series (Evening)
Time: 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM GMT)
Series: Formula Vee Open
Broadcast: Creator Series
Why watch: Another grassroots opportunity showcasing up-and-coming talent in entry-level open-wheel racing.
Monday, June 2
iRacing IndyLight Series (Evening)
Time: 7:30 PM ET (12:30 AM GMT)
Series: IndyLight
Broadcast: P1 Broadcasting
Why watch: Another chance to catch the IndyCar feeder series before the championship week wraps up.
Tuesday, June 3
eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship (FLAGSHIP EVENT)
Time: 7:45 PM ET pre-race show; 8:00 PM ET race start (12:45 AM GMT)
Series: eNASCAR Coca-Cola Championship
Broadcast: iRacing Official Channel
Why watch: The eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship is the marquee event of the championship season. This is the culmination of months of competition. If you watch one race this week, this is it.
Don’t Miss: Top 3 Events of the Week
If you can’t catch all 13 events, prioritize these three:
- iRacing INDYNXT Series at Belle Isle (Saturday, 3:00 PM ET): The series debut is a historic moment for iRacing. This is the news story of the week.
- eNASCAR Coca-Cola Championship (Tuesday, 8:00 PM ET): Championship racing always delivers drama. The stakes are highest here.
- Thruxton 4HR Endurance (Saturday, 8:30 AM ET): Endurance racing is a different beast. Four hours of non-stop action and strategy showcases what separates great drivers from good ones.
How to Follow Along
Most events stream on iRacing’s official channels and partner platforms (RACESPOT, P1 Broadcasting, Creator Series, Grid Vision Live, SimSpeed, and Velocity Online Racing). Check each event listing above for the correct broadcast partner.
International viewers: GMT times are listed for every event. Set reminders early if you’re in Europe, Asia, or other time zones far from Eastern Time.
Multi-event days: Saturday has four events spread from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM ET. You can catch the early endurance race, tune back in for the afternoon INDYNXT debut, and finish the day with afternoon and evening racing.
What This Week Means for iRacing
The INDYNXT Series debut signals iRacing’s commitment to building a complete IndyCar ecosystem, mirroring the real-world feeder structure. Combined with the eNASCAR Championship, touring car endurance racing, and open-wheel competition, this week showcases iRacing’s breadth as the world’s premier competitive sim racing platform.
For viewers new to sim racing, this schedule proves that esports racing is legitimate, professional, and deeply organized. For seasoned fans, it’s a reminder of how much content iRacing produces weekly.
Mark your calendar. The week of May 27 through June 3 is essential viewing for anyone following competitive sim racing in 2026.