iRacing

iRacing System Requirements

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What we love

1. iRacing centrally organizes all of the racing for you with over 150 cars and tracks, 40 official series , or you can choose to host your own race or race in one of over 800 private leagues.

2. The iRacing Rallycross series has seen some improvements as well – new setups are available for every car and track combination, provided by the Kinda Fast iRX Group.

3. The 2017 Season 3 Build features a pair of great new sports cars, one legendary short track, enhanced graphics and dynamic track surfaces, and new replay modes along with a host of updates to existing cars and features.

4. And once you’ve run a few test and practice sessions, you’ll have a variety of racing options including a pair of unofficial series (Sling Mud for Fun – Super Late Model and Sling Mud for Fun – 410 Sprint Car) and three official series (DIRTcar 305 Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar Limited Late Model Series and DIRTcar Street Stock Series).

5. Additional updates in the build include Rallycross race control updates, dirt oval cushion modeling improvements, hand-over-hand animation in all cars and much more.

6. The RSR will join several official series including the IMSA Sportscar Championship and both the iRacing Le Mans Series and iRacing Endurance Le Mans series.

7. The RSR will join several official series including the IMSA Sportscar Championship and both the iRacing Le Mans Series and iRacing Endurance Le Mans series.

8. The build also includes improvements in the surface heat of the dynamic tracks along with some cool new replay modes and dramatic improvements to shadows and reflections on the cars.

9. The WRX will join the newly named iRacing Rallycross Series (iRX) and compete against the VW Beetle and Ford Fiesta.

10. Packed full of cars and tracks and so much more, the Season 2 2018 build is sure to please iRacers no matter your preferred style of racing.

11. The WRX will join the newly named iRacing Rallycross Series (iRX) and compete against the VW Beetle and Ford Fiesta.


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System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-Bit, Windows 8.1 64-Bit, Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: 4 core CPU or better – Some examples (but not limited to): AMD FX-6300, Intel Core i5-4430, Intel Core i5-2320, AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: A gaming graphics card with at least 2GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 @ 2 GB / GTX 1050 or ATI Radeon HD 7850 @ 2GB / AMD RX 550 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 11

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Macintosh Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, and 10.9
  • Processor: Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, iMac, Mac Pro, or Mac Mini
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microphone optional, required for voice chat

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Linux Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: RPM-Based Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Redhat), etc.
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2 
or higher
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce 7800 / ATI Radeon X1800 or above graphics adapter recommended
  • Additional Notes: Microphone optional, required for voice chat

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Can my PC Run iRacing? How to check your PC Specifications


Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 and Windows 11 specifications:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

  • Windows 8 specifications:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.

  • Windows 7 specifications:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

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