NASCAR 26 looks to build on the success of NASCAR 25, the first standalone NASCAR console title produced by iRacing, which launched on PC and consoles last fall.

This year’s game, which features NASCAR star Kyle Larson as its cover driver, once again includes all four premier NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – with real drivers from each series, along with a groundbreaking new dynamic track feature that evolves over the course of every race weekend.

Players will also find an improved Career Mode, online cross-platform multiplayer, and a host of other new features and enhancements including burnouts, an improved driving model, and more features to be announced via the gameplay trailer next week.

iRacing confirmed that the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado will be featured in the game.

Check out today’s developer diary for a look under the hood at this year’s title.

In this kickoff episode, the development team shares their thoughts on the San Diego aircraft carrier burnout, an early look at the vision behind NASCAR 26 and some of the new features coming to the game.

NASCAR and iRacing Studios unveiled NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson as the cover driver for NASCAR 26.

Two editions of NASCAR 26 will be available this September, with a Standard Edition and Gold Edition coming to all platforms. More information about pricing, pre-orders, and Gold Edition content (which includes 3 days of early access starting September 15) will be released alongside the first gameplay trailer on July 29!

NASCAR 26 is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on September 18, 2026.