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Episode 67: All-New Season 2 Build, iRacing Arcade, and More

Mar 23, 2026 · 23m

Summary

Hosts Greg West, Kevin Bobitt, Chris Leonone, and Shangai Sean discuss the iRacing 2026 Season 2 build, highlighting the return of the Ram truck, new TCR cars, and track updates at Saint Petersburg and Barber. The episode covers the new iRacing Arcade title, featuring its unique art style, split-screen multiplayer, and campus-based career mode. They also review upcoming esports events, including the new DTM GT3 series, the eNASCAR Coca-Cola series format changes, and the Sebring 12 Hour special event.

Topics discussed

Intro: 2026 Season 2, Arcade, and Special Events Kevin Bobitt: Learning Guitar and Rock Star Ambitions Chris Leonone: Mint 400, Rally X, and Greg's Sim Rig NASCAR Updates: Ram Truck Return and Dirt Racing Oval Content: Xfinity Cars, Tires, and Drafting TCR Class Update: Audi RS3 LMS and General 2 Track Updates: Saint Petersburg Street Circuit Track Art Updates: Barber, Lanier, Langley, and USA New Feature: First-Party Heads-Up Display (HUD) Tire Evolutions: GT3, IMSA, and Lotus 49 Special Event: Vintage IMSA at Laguna Seca iRacing Arcade: Gameplay, Art, and Console Ports Esports: eNASCAR Coca-Cola Series and Real Drivers IndyCar Thrustmaster Pro Series and New Game Tease New Partnership: DTM iRacing Series Launching April Upcoming Event: Sebring 12 Hour and Outro
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