iRacing 2026 Season 2 Patch 3 Notes (22nd April 2026)

2026 Season 2 Patch 3 Release Notes \[2026.04.21.01]

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Patch Release:

This release is a Patch, focusing on additional updates, improvements, and fixes for the 2026 Season 2 Release.

Simulator

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AI Racing

• AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the Nissan GTP ZXT.

User Interface

• For the Throttle/Brake Widget, an ABS line highlight has been added.
• Fixed an issue where performance could be adversely affected by the Results tab.
• Fixed an issue where UI elements were not positioned correctly after loading into VR on certain headsets and with certain positions.
• Fixed an issue where mirrors could sometimes display as black. Mirrors may flicker black at initialization, but they should become and stay reflective before you even have a chance to put your foot on the gas!
• Fixed a crash that could occur when loading a HUD profile.
• Fixed an issue where the Rules tab could sometimes not display correctly.

Cars

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GT3

• iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.

GTE

• iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.

GTP

• iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.

Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: reduced mass, slightly reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Aston Martin DBR9 GT1

• Updated the dashboard display in opponent car dashboards to more reasonable values.

Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

BMW M Hybrid V8

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, and slightly reduced power unit output.

BMW M4 G82 GT4

• Fixed an issue with stability control where it was inactive in left-hand corners.

BMW M4 GT3

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly reduced mass, slightly reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

BMW M8 GTE

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased downforce, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
• Fixed an issue where the paddle shifters were not rotating with the steering wheel.

Cadillac V-Series.R GTP

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: fine-tuned the fuel economy.
• Fixed an issue where the steering wheel could sometimes not appear in the correct orientation when "static steering wheel" was selected in the graphics options.

Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GT1

• Updated the dashboard display in opponent car dashboards to more reasonable values.

Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly reduced downforce.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Dallara iR-01

• Fixed an issue where the Lexan window insert was not translucent.

Dallara IR18

• iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Micro Sprint Car

• (ALL) - Gears may now only be selected sequentially, and the reverse lockout functions appropriately.

Ferrari 296 GT3

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased downforce, slightly decreased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Ferrari 488 GTE

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased downforce, and slightly reduced mass.

Ferrari 499P

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased mass, slightly reduced power unit output, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Ford GT GT2

• Updated the dashboard display in opponent car dashboards to more reasonable values.

Ford Mustang GT3

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased mass, reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

HPD ARX-01c

• Fixed an issue where opponent car dashboards could display entirely unreasonable values for multiple indicators.

Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

• Fixed an issue where the Lexan window insert was not translucent.

McLaren 570S GT4

• Fixed an issue with stability control where it was inactive in left-hand corners.

McLaren 720s GT3 EVO

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly reduced mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly reduced mass, slightly reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

• Updated the Chevrolet rear window banner.

NASCAR Truck Ram

• Added the Kaulig Racing 25 as a fixed paint scheme.

NASCAR Xfinity Chevrolet Camaro

• Updated the Chevrolet rear window banner.

Nissan GTP ZXT

• Increased brake cooling to improve brake pad consistency and braking stability.
• Slightly reduced front tire grip, slightly increased rear tire grip, and reduced overall tire wear rate.
• Adjusted the aerodynamic sensitivity of the rear wing and diveplanes.

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR

• Fixed an issue with stability control where it was inactive in left-hand corners.

Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased aerodynamic drag, reduced mass, increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Porsche 911 RSR

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: reduced downforce, slightly increased mass, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Porsche 963 GTP

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, and slightly reduced power unit output.

Tracks

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Bristol Motor Speedway

• (Single Pit Road) - Fixed pit road issue that could reset a drivers pit settings upon entry.

Long Beach Street Circuit

• Brake markers have been properly attached to the catch fence.