iRacing has revealed that its upcoming racing simulation, NASCAR 26, will hit stores on September 18, 2026, across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
The title arrives in two distinct packages: a Standard Edition priced at $59.99, which delivers the core game, and a Gold Edition at $79.99 that grants early access plus a suite of bonus content.
Gameplay innovations
NASCAR 26 expands the Career Mode with new facilities and team‑upgrade options, while a dynamic track‑evolution system alters circuit conditions lap by lap, adding a fresh layer of strategy.
A ten‑round competition dubbed The Chase challenges players to accumulate points across a condensed schedule, and the game fully supports cross‑platform multiplayer, allowing rivals on different consoles to race together.
Visual fidelity receives a boost through upgraded graphics and dynamic lighting, aiming to immerse participants in a more realistic racing atmosphere, and the driving model has been refined with overhauled tyre and braking physics for heightened authenticity.