This week in iRacing is stacked. Whether you’re chasing a podium finish in a Porsche Esports qualifier or just trying to nail the racing line at Long Beach, there’s something for every skill level and racing preference. Season 2, Week 12 brings competitive opportunities alongside casual racing fun. Here’s what’s happening.
Porsche Esports Supercup Global Open Qualifiers (June 3 & 6): This Is It
If you’ve been waiting for your shot at Porsche Esports prestige, this is the week. The final race of the Global Open Qualifiers (4 of 4) takes place on June 3rd and June 6th at the Nürburgring GP circuit. This is your last chance to earn qualification into the official Porsche Esports Supercup, where the fastest sim racers compete for real prizes and recognition in the esports racing community.
These qualifiers are not casual fun. The field is competitive, the stakes are high, and the Nürburgring GP demands precision through every corner. If you’ve been preparing for weeks, this is your moment. If you’re thinking about giving it a shot, prepare properly and commit to the grind. The esports pathway starts here.
The Marquee Series This Week
NASCAR iRacing Series at Michigan International Speedway (Week 15 of 36)
Michigan International Speedway is a fan favorite in the NASCAR iRacing Series, and for good reason. The wide racing surface sets up excellent wheel-to-wheel action, and the Gen 7 stock cars from Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota reward both smooth driving and aggressive racing. With both Fixed Setup and Open Setup options available, you can jump into the configuration that matches your skill level.
Schedule:
- Fixed Setup: Wednesday 21:00 GMT; Friday 01:00 GMT; Saturday 10:00 & 16:00 GMT; Monday 01:00 GMT
- Open Setup: Thursday 01:00 & 18:00 GMT; Saturday 01:00 GMT; Sunday 14:00 GMT
Multiple time windows mean you can find a race that fits your schedule. Whether you prefer fixed cars or the freedom to tune, Michigan has a slot for you.
iRacing Grand Prix Tour at Long Beach Street Circuit (Week 8 of 24)
Long Beach Street Circuit is unforgiving. The Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 demands precision and commitment, and one mistake sends you into the barriers. This week, the iRacing Grand Prix Tour tests drivers on one of the most iconic and demanding street courses in sim racing. The tight corners, narrow run-off zones, and history-rich atmosphere make every lap intense.
Schedule:
- Fixed Setup: Thursday 10:00 & 19:00 GMT; Friday 01:00 & 04:00 GMT; Saturday 10:00 & 19:00 GMT; Sunday 01:00 & 04:00 GMT
- Open Setup: Friday 10:00 & 19:00 GMT; Saturday 01:00 & 04:00 GMT; Sunday 10:00 & 19:00 GMT; Monday 01:00 & 04:00 GMT
F1 fans and street circuit enthusiasts, this is your series. Bring your A game.
INDYCAR iRacing Series at Gateway Oval (Week 9 of 17)
Oval racing requires a different mindset than road courses, and the INDYCAR iRacing Series at Gateway Oval is where you learn precision and smooth inputs. The Dallara IR-18 is a handful on ovals, rewarding consistency and punishing mistakes. At mid-season (Week 9 of 17), drivers are fighting for championship position, making every race meaningful.
Gateway is a unique INDYCAR venue with a storied real-world history. The sim translation is tight and competitive. If you want to understand oval racing dynamics without the risk of real-world consequences, Gateway this week is your classroom.
Schedule:
- Thursday 01:00 GMT
- Friday 20:00 GMT
- Saturday 18:00 GMT
- Sunday 02:00 GMT
iRacing Nürburgring Endurance Championship (Week 5 of 10)
Endurance racing changes everything. The Nürburgring Endurance Championship puts you on one of the world’s most legendary circuits and challenges you with multi-class competition, fuel management, and tire degradation. With five vehicle classes competing in the same race, strategy and racecraft matter as much as raw pace.
The championship offers two paths: team-based endurance (coordinate with teammates, share driving duties) or go solo and prove you have the stamina to compete alone. Either way, the Nürburgring is the ultimate proving ground.
Schedule:
- Saturday 07:00 GMT & 17:00 GMT
- Sunday 00:00 GMT & 13:00 GMT
Dirt 410 Sprint Car Tour at Knoxville Raceway (Week 17 of 37)
Knoxville Raceway is the Sprint Car Capital of the World, and the Dirt 410 Sprint Car Tour brings that blue-collar, grassroots racing energy to iRacing. This is dirt racing at its purest: fast, aggressive, and unforgiving. The 410 Sprint Cars demand respect, and Knoxville’s half-mile surface is a technical challenge even for experienced dirt racers.
If you love the roar of engines, the smell of dirt, and racing that rewards aggression and courage, the Dirt 410 Sprint Car Tour is your series. Knoxville this week is essential viewing and racing.
Schedule:
- Wednesday 02:00 GMT & 22:00 GMT
- Friday 02:00 GMT
- Sunday 10:00 GMT
Vintage Grand Prix Tour at Circuit Zolder (Week 5 of 16)
The Lotus 79 is a masterpiece. Racing the 1978 F1 machine at Circuit Zolder transports you back to one of motorsport’s greatest eras. The Vintage Grand Prix Tour loosely follows the 1978 World Driver’s Championship, so every race carries historical resonance. For purists and retro racing enthusiasts, this is sim racing poetry.
Schedule:
- Wednesday 02:00 GMT
- Saturday 08:00 GMT
- Sunday 19:00 GMT
- Monday 18:00 GMT
Special Daily Racing Series
If the weekly series don’t match your schedule or mood, iRacing always has something racing. The FIA F4 Regional Tours start every 15 minutes (Challenge, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe), so there’s a race window nearly every hour. The GT3 Regional Tours run on the :45 in three regions. The Ring Meister by LVRY tests your skill at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife with hourly races and rotating car classes (GT4 this week). The Draft Master Challenge by Simagic brings close-quarters racing to Daytona with hourly races in the 1987 NASCAR Legends. The Rain Master Challenge offers wet weather GT3 racing at Spa. And the all-new FIA Cross Car Championship brings rallycross action to Daytona for those seeking something completely different.
In other words, there’s always something to race. No matter your skill level, schedule, or racing preference, you’ll find a series that fits.
What Will You Race This Week?
Season 2, Week 12 is a reminder of iRacing’s incredible depth. From the high stakes of Porsche Esports qualifiers to the grassroots passion of Knoxville dirt racing, from the technical precision of F1 at Long Beach to the team-based challenge of Nürburgring endurance, there’s a racing experience for every driver. The question isn’t whether iRacing has something for you this week. The question is, what will you choose?