iRacing president Tony Gardner joined the Downshift podcast for Episode 69. He spoke with hosts Greg West and Kevin Bobbitt about what is next for the sim. He gave an honest update on development and confirmed big additions coming in December for Season 1 2027.
Listen to Downshift #69: Tony Gardner Returns
Lamborghini Temerario GT3 Headlining December
The biggest news for road racers is the Lamborghini Temerario GT3. Lamborghini built the new car to replace the Huracan GT3. Instead of the older V10 engine, the Temerario uses a twin-turbo V8. That gives it a brand new sound and punchy power out of corners. Gardner confirmed the car will join iRacing in December for official IMSA and GT3 series.
Three New Tracks on the Way
Three new tracks are also on the way this December. Road racers get Circuit Paul Ricard in France and the Bugatti layout at Le Mans. Paul Ricard brings long straights and smooth tarmac. Bugatti gives drivers a tight, technical track built inside the famous 24-hour course.
Oval fans get a legendary track too. Winchester Speedway in Indiana is coming in December. Winchester is famous for 37-degree high banking. It is one of the fastest and steepest half-mile tracks in grassroots racing.
iRacing Studios and New Titles
Gardner also explained why new cars and tracks felt slow to arrive lately. The studio spent months updating older tracks and cars. That work was needed for upcoming games like NASCAR 26 and a new INDYCAR title. Now that the team is caught up, new content will roll out much faster. Looking into 2027, iRacing is also working hard on a brand new graphics engine and a full career mode.