The iRacing World 600 is the marquee event of this week’s broadcast schedule (May 20–27), taking place Friday at 9 PM ET on Charlotte Motor Speedway. Beyond this highlight race, iRacing’s full events lineup includes the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series Round 2 on Thursday, the eNASCAR College Sim Racing Expo Showcase live from Charlotte on Sunday, and eight consecutive days of official broadcasts across NASCAR, IndyCar, open-wheel, sports car, and endurance racing.
All times listed in Eastern Time (ET) unless otherwise noted.
iRacing World 600 and Weekly Events Overview
This week’s iRacing event schedule is anchored by the iRacing World 600, one of motorsport’s most storied traditions, which takes place Friday, May 22 at 9 PM ET at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Memorial Day weekend creates an ideal viewing opportunity for this marquee event, while the Skip Barber Formula Series Round 2 on Thursday evening provides real-world racing opportunities for drivers pursuing professional seats. Community event organizers have filled the remaining slots with daily broadcasts spanning multiple series and continents, creating a comprehensive racing menu for players and spectators worldwide.
This week also marks the Sim Racing Expo’s first visit to Charlotte, with the eNASCAR College Sim Racing Expo Showcase bringing collegiate competition to the expo floor live on Sunday at noon ET. Viewers will witness real-world esports talent competing at one of the premier consumer events dedicated to simulation racing technology and community building.
Wednesday, May 20: Creator Series Kicks Off
Creator Series | 6 PM ET (23:00 GMT)
The Creator Series launches this week’s broadcast slate with NASCAR Cup Series competition at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Content creators from across the iRacing community pilot Next-Gen stock cars in head-to-head racing, combining entertainment with competitive sim racing excellence. The event is designed for streaming and audience engagement, making it an accessible entry point for viewers new to iRacing’s official broadcasts.
Car: NASCAR Cup Car | Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway | Broadcast: Creator Series
Thursday, May 21: Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series Round 2
Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series | 7 PM ET
Round 2 of the 2026 Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series represents a critical moment in the championship hunt. This six-race series offers real-world prizes valued at over $100,000, with the ultimate prize being a seat in the Skip Barber Formula Race Series. Top sim racers compete on the calendar’s most technical venue, Laguna Seca, where precision and racecraft separate winners from the field. Victory here carries weight not just in championship standings but in the drivers’ professional aspirations.
Car: FIA F4 | Track: Laguna Seca | Broadcast: iRacing
Friday, May 22: iRacing World 600 at Charlotte
iRacing World 600 | 9 PM ET (Highlight Event)
The iRacing World 600 is the final marquee event of Memorial Day weekend, carrying the weight of a 40-year tradition at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This is the second of five full-length NASCAR Cup Series races in the 2026 iRacing Season, mirroring the real-world NASCAR championship schedule. The World 600’s place in the calendar, its 600-lap distance, and its competitive prestige have established it as one of sim racing’s most celebrated events. It consistently draws top drivers from across the sim racing ecosystem to Charlotte for head-to-head competition.
Top drivers compete for the checkered flag, with the race serving as a key marker in championship progression. The combination of strategy, fuel management, tire wear, and racecraft across a full distance determines the victor. Viewers can expect caution-flag sequences, pit strategy nuance, and the kind of dramatic finishes that have defined Charlotte’s history in motorsport.
Car: NASCAR Cup Series | Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway | Broadcast: RACESPOT
iRacing Radical e-CUP — Earlier Friday Broadcast
iRacing Radical e-CUP | 5 PM ET (21:00 GMT)
The Radical e-CUP opens Friday’s broadcast slate with Class C-licensed racers piloting the nimble Radical SR10 sports racer at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The fast-paced motorsport action showcases aggressive wheel-to-wheel racing on a track famous for creating passing opportunities and memorable overtake moments.
Car: Radical SR10 | Track: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Broadcast: RACESPOT
Saturday, May 23: IndyCar, Super Formula, and Le Mans Endurance
INDYCAR iRacing Series | 2 PM ET
The INDYCAR iRacing Series brings open-wheel racing to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the tradition of the real-world NTT IndyCar Series schedule. Drivers compete in open-setup racing, allowing full customization and setup strategy to shape competitive outcomes. The Dallara IR-18, the series’ spec car, is one of sim racing’s most sophisticated vehicles, demanding precision and commitment from every competitor.
Car: Dallara IR-18 | Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Broadcast: P1 Broadcasting
SimSpeed presents: Super Formula (B) | 4:30 PM ET (20:30 GMT)
SimSpeed delivers top-split Super Formula racing on one of the world’s most iconic racing circuits. Suzuka’s high-speed sections, tight technical corners, and unforgiving margins for error create a racing environment where every apex matters and every braking point carries consequence. The B-split broadcast showcases the series’ elite performers competing for supremacy in Japanese open-wheel racing.
Car: Super Formula | Track: Suzuka | Broadcast: SimSpeed
Le Mans 4H by AW Racing | 8 PM ET (6:00 PM MT)
The Le Mans 4-hour endurance race represents a growing platform for Latin American sim racing talent. Teams from Mexico, Chile, and across South America unite in multi-class competition at Circuit de la Sarthe, racing in the GTP, LMP2, and GT3 classes. The 4-hour distance demands stamina, driver rotation, pit strategy, and consistent pace across an extended competition window. This is endurance racing in the truest sense, where teamwork and resource management rival pure speed.
Car: GTP, LMP2, GT3 (Multi-class) | Track: Le Mans | Broadcast: iRacing Mexico
Sunday, May 24: eNASCAR College Sim Racing Expo Showcase
eNASCAR College Sim Racing Expo Showcase | 12 PM ET (Highlight Event)
The eNASCAR College Sim Racing Expo Showcase brings collegiate esports racing to the Sim Racing Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina. The expo, held May 22–24, marks its first visit to Charlotte and generates excitement across the simulation racing community with hardware displays, developer presentations, and hands-on experiences. The Showcase competition is the centerpiece of the event, with university teams competing live in front of the assembled crowd.
Collegiate students represent their institutions in NASCAR Truck Series racing, competing for prizes and the honor of winning the Expo’s competitive showcase. The partnership between eNASCAR, PlayVS, iRacing, and the Sim Racing Expo has established this event as a hub for developing the next generation of esports racing talent. Spectators in attendance and viewers tuning in online will witness competitive racing in a celebration of sim racing’s legitimacy and growth as a recognized esports discipline.
Car: NASCAR Trucks | Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway | Broadcast: Live from Sim Racing Expo, Charlotte
Monday, May 25: IndyCar and Indy NXT at Belle Isle
iRacing INDYCAR Open Series | 8 PM ET
The INDYCAR Open Series transitions to Belle Isle, a street circuit that tests racecraft and situational awareness in ways that oval tracks do not. Open-setup racing allows drivers to dial in their cars for the technical demands of street course racing, where braking zones are tight, curbing must be managed precisely, and margin for error is minimal. Top Split coverage showcases the series’ elite performers navigating this challenging venue.
Car: IndyCar IR-18 | Track: Belle Isle | Broadcast: P1 Broadcasting
INDY NXT Road Series | 10 PM ET
The development-focused INDY NXT Road Series runs fixed setup, creating a level playing field where driver skill rather than setup tuning determines competitive advantage. The younger Indianapolis car, the IL-15, challenges drivers with its responsive characteristics and demanding power-delivery characteristics. Racing the IL-15 on Belle Isle’s street course demands precision and commitment.
Car: Indy NXT IL-15 | Track: Belle Isle | Broadcast: P1 Broadcasting
Tuesday, May 26: IndyCar Ovals at Gateway and Phoenix
iRacing INDYCAR Oval Series | 8 PM ET
The INDYCAR Oval Series relocates to Gateway International Raceway, a 1.25-mile D-shaped oval that generates sustained, aggressive racing. Fixed setup creates a consistent platform, and the oval environment tests a different skill set than road course racing. Drivers must manage fuel economy, tire degradation, and racing line precision across lap after lap of sustained competitive pressure. Gateway’s characteristics produce close racing and frequent position changes throughout the field.
Car: IndyCar IR-18 | Track: Gateway | Broadcast: P1 Broadcasting
Indy NXT Oval Series | 9:45 PM ET
The INDY NXT Oval Series closes Tuesday’s broadcast with the IL-15 at Phoenix Raceway. The 1-mile Phoenix oval is among the most challenging in the real-world NTT IndyCar Series schedule, demanding brake management, throttle sensitivity, and precise line work. Fixed setup means no last-minute adjustments between races; drivers must adapt with driving technique alone to changing track conditions and competitive pressure.
Car: Indy NXT IL-15 | Track: Phoenix | Broadcast: P1 Broadcasting
Wednesday, May 27: Creator Series Continues
Creator Series | 6 PM ET (23:00 GMT)
The Creator Series concludes the week with the next round of NASCAR Cup Series competition, this time at Nashville Superspeedway. Content creators return with entertaining head-to-head racing, combining competitive excellence with the charisma that makes creator-focused broadcasts uniquely engaging. Nashville’s characteristics, a high-banked 1.33-mile D-shaped oval, create racing dynamics that differ meaningfully from Charlotte’s 1.5-mile setup.
Car: NASCAR Cup Car | Track: Nashville Superspeedway | Broadcast: Creator Series
What to Watch: The iRacing World 600 and Must-See Events
The iRacing World 600 on Friday night is the week’s signature event. This is the race that should sit at the top of viewers’ watch lists, with multiple broadcast platforms carrying the action and the racing tradition behind the name commanding attention from every sim racing enthusiast. The iRacing World 600 represents the pinnacle of Memorial Day weekend motorsport content.
The Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series Round 2 on Thursday evening carries championship weight for drivers pursuing real-world racing opportunities, making it compelling viewing for those who value high-level sim racing and talent development.
The eNASCAR College Sim Racing Expo Showcase on Sunday at noon is essential viewing for anyone interested in esports racing’s future. Live from the Sim Racing Expo in Charlotte, the event represents the intersection of competitive esports and community celebration, bringing together collegiate racing talent and industry stakeholders in a single, high-profile broadcast.
Want to follow along with this week’s schedule? Visit iRacing.com to find full details on broadcast times and entry requirements for all events. Community members can submit their own events for future weeks via the iRacing Forums. Current players should check “This Week in iRacing” for publicly available events they can race themselves, extending the competitive opportunities beyond the broadcast schedule. Tune in starting Wednesday, May 20 and culminating with the iRacing World 600 Friday night at 9 PM ET.