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All iRacing content will be available in career mode at ‘zero extra cost’

iRacing is making all its content free in career mode, but there's a catch.

By · Published September 1, 2026  03:12 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026  07:56 UTC

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The latest updates confirmed that all iRacing content will be available in career mode at zero extra cost, and that the long‑awaited career mode was described as nearly ready and sounding good. Season 4 was announced with new cars, tracks, major physics upgrades, random weather testing and an FPS improvement that was previously thought to require purchase.

Epilogue added 61d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What is iRacing?

iRacing is a racing simulation service.

What is career mode?

Career mode is a feature in iRacing that allows users to progress through a structured racing career.

What is Season 4?

Season 4 is the upcoming season of iRacing, starting in 2026.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: iRacing is making all its content free in career mode, but there's a catch.
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The announcement comes as part of the upcoming Season 4, which introduces new cars, tracks, and major physics upgrades. The Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar and two Caterhams are among the new additions.

Random weather testing will also begin in Season 4. However, the exact details of how this will work and what it means for existing content have not been specified.

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