iRacing Downshift

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Episode 68: The 2026 Season 3 Build Show Jun 08, 2026

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The guys have been hard at work globetrotting heading into the latest iRacing Downshift. Find out what everybody's been up to before we take a deep dive into all the awesome new content and features coming in the 2026 Season 3 build, from the BMW M2 Racing that all members will receive automatically to the exciting new Qualcomm Circuit and even Dirt AI. Plus, we check in on our top esports series.

Episode 67: All-New Season 2 Build, iRacing Arcade, and More Mar 23, 2026

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We've got lots to talk about on the latest episode of Downshift! The 2026 Season 2 build has all sorts of excitement for racers of all types, from the addition of the NASCAR Truck Series RAM to a huge fleet of road racing refreshes on modern and vintage content alike. We also dive into iRacing Arcade, our exciting new collaboration with Original Fire Games, and catch up on the latest in esports, including the refreshed eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series format.

Episode 66: Big Build, Bigger Events Jan 16, 2026

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It’s the best show of 2026 (so far!)—the boys are back to take a look at last month’s 2026 Season 1 build, featuring the ultra-popular Porsche 911 Cup (992.2), FIA Cross Car, and an exciting new fleet of tracks. We’ve also got a look ahead at the biggest event in sim racing, this weekend’s iRacing Daytona 24, and a competitive set of esports events for the World of Outlaws, INDYCAR, and eNASCAR.

Episode 65: Console Mania! Nov 11, 2025

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iRacing Downshift is back with an all-new episode! We get into the NASCAR 25 launch and our upcoming iRacing Arcade release, share the latest updates on our current eSports championships, and wrap things up with a little reminder on how Safety Rating works. Stay tuned for more content as we get closer to next month’s 2026 Season 1 build!

Episode 64: 2025 Season 4 Preview, New Games, and More (The Time Travel Episode) Aug 27, 2025

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We had to record this one a bit early due to everyone’s crazy schedules right now, but the 2025 Season 4 preview show is right here! Learn more about the new content and features coming in the September build, plus we’ve got a fun collection of stories on what we’ve all been up to since the last show.
All the fun we’ve been up to recently is right here!
Greg Hill’s August dev blog: https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-august-2025/
INDYCAR x iRacing Studios 2026: https://iracingstudios.com/iracing-studios-to-produce-standalone-indycar-video-game-in-2026/
iRacing Arcade: https://iracingarcade.com/
See the NASCAR 25 cover reveal: https://nascar25.com/cover-reveal/

Episode 63: 2025 Season 3 Build Preview (Mo’ Betta!) Jun 06, 2025

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The boys are back with a look ahead at iRacing’s 2025 Season 3 build, featuring the Gen 4 stock cars, The Bend, and lots of existing cars, tracks, and features that have been made mo’ betta. Plus, Greg and Kevin talk about their golf games, Chris recaps his recent whirlwind tour of racetracks, and much more.
Read Greg Hill’s blog for more on the new build: https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-may-2025/

Episode 62: 2025 Season 2 Build Recap, eSports, and More Apr 11, 2025

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On an all-new iRacing Downshift, the boys take a look at some of the most exciting parts of the 2025 Season 2 build, look at a busy eSports scene that includes this weekend's Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup finale and multiple eNASCAR series, and share how you can compete alongside NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series star Rajah Caruth later this month.

Episode 61: Special Events and Special Guest Steve Luvender Feb 13, 2025

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The boys are back for their first episode of 2025! We kick the new year off with Trading Paints founder Steve Luvender, who talks about 15 years of supporting the iRacing community. We've also got fun stories from special events like the VCO Daytona 24, the biggest event in sim racing history, and the Dale Jr Foundation Driven to Give 400. Add in a list of our new yearlong series and esports updates, and it's a show you won't want to miss!

Episode 60: 2024 Recap and Holiday Show Dec 20, 2024

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Happy holidays, Downshift listeners! Greg, Kevin, and Chris are back for one last time in 2024 to recap many of the biggest stories of the year, share their favorite car and track releases on iRacing over the past few builds, and look ahead to an exciting 2025 Special Events calendar.

Episode 59: 2025 Season 1 Build Preview Nov 22, 2024

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The boys are back with a look ahead at the 2025 Season 1 build! With all sorts of new cars, tracks, and features, it's the perfect holiday present for iRacers of all types. Plus, Greg, Kevin, and Chris talk about all the jet-setting they've been doing over the past couple of months.
Read Greg Hill's latest dev blog: https://www.iracing.com/iracing-development-update-november-2024/
Save 50% on new iRacing accounts and 25% on renewals with our Black Friday sale, running now through December 2: https://www.iracing.com/blackfriday/

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