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eNASCAR iRacing TV ratings

eNASCAR iRacing TV ratings

March 26, 2021
Fox Sports 1 had 292,000 viewers for Wednesday night's eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational race at virtual Bristol

MBM Motorsports may cut back Cup schedule after exclusion from iRacing Pro Invitational at Bristol UPDATE

MBM Motorsports may cut back Cup schedule after exclusion from iRacing Pro Invitational at Bristol UPDATE

March 24, 2021
UPDATE: MBM Motorsports owner Carl Long says he talked to NASCAR officials on Wednesday and was told that the team's exclusion from the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series was an oversight

William Byron wins eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series at Virtual Bristol Motor Speedway dirt

William Byron wins eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series at Virtual Bristol Motor Speedway dirt

William Byron picked up his fourth career eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race win Wednesday night in the series opening race for 2021

NASCAR to run iRacing event on Chicago street course; could lead to actual race

NASCAR to run iRacing event on Chicago street course; could lead to actual race

The 2022 NASCAR schedule has yet to be released, but the pending appearance of a Chicago street circuit for the iRacing platform — developed in conjunction with NASCAR officials — begs the question whether virtual reality might one day become reality

Timmy Hill to race eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational at virtual Bristol

Timmy Hill to race eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational at virtual Bristol

Timmy Hill announced Wednesday afternoon that he will race in tonight iRacing event after all

Kyle Larson to participate in eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational

Kyle Larson to participate in eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational

March 23, 2021
Think of iRacing and Kyle Larson and the first thing that comes to mind is his use of a racial slur while participating in a late-night session nearly a year ago

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to participate in NASCAR’s iRacing events

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to participate in NASCAR’s iRacing events

March 18, 2021
Longtime iRacing proponent Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be among the drivers when the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series makes its 2021 debut on the dirt at the virtual Bristol Motor Speedway on March 24, driving the No. 88 Degree Chevrolet

Entry list continues to grow for WWTR’s Gateway 100 iRace on February 23: UPDATE

Entry list continues to grow for WWTR’s Gateway 100 iRace on February 23: UPDATE

February 23, 2021
UPDATE: Kyle Busch will not be participating

Schedule released for eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series

Schedule released for eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series

January 31, 2021
The 2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series season will welcome multiple new tracks to its 2021 schedule. Unveiled Friday, the new calendar will feature 18 events, led by the traditional season opener at Daytona International Speedway in February and capped off with

NASCAR, iRacing Announce Return of eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series

NASCAR, iRacing Announce Return of eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series

January 26, 2021
After a historic debut season that set the high watermark in viewership for televised esports programming, the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series is set to return in 2021

eNASCAR Coca-Cola Racing series 2021 details announced

eNASCAR Coca-Cola Racing series 2021 details announced

January 8, 2021
Four new teams will join the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series for 2021, as McLaren Esports, Elliott Sadler Esports, Spacestation Gaming and XSET join the championship for its 12th season. The series will also see an increased prize pool, with a record $330,000 on the

2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series field set

2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series field set

December 26, 2020
Following the conclusion of the iRacing Pro Series season Tuesday at the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway, 21 drivers graduated to the 2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, sealing the complete field of 40 racers who will compete in the series that awarded over $300

NASCAR looking to broadcast more iRacing next year

NASCAR looking to broadcast more iRacing next year

December 22, 2020
Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR is working with iRacing to air some sim races next season

Nick Ottinger wins Coca-Cola iRacing Series title

Nick Ottinger wins Coca-Cola iRacing Series title

November 3, 2020
Nick Ottinger is finally an eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series champion — and $100,000 richer

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. named Executive Director of iRacing

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. named Executive Director of iRacing

November 2, 2020
iRacing this week will announce that [Dale] Earnhardt [Jr] is now an official employee of the Massachusetts-based company, being named an executive director and part of its management committee

eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series to Crown 2020 Champion on November 2

eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series to Crown 2020 Champion on November 2

October 29, 2020
After an extraordinary year for iRacing and NASCAR, the 2020 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series season will culminate at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway on Monday, November 2 at 9 p.m. ET on eNASCAR.com/live. One driver will be crowned series champion and take home

Michael Conti takes eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series at Charlotte ROVAL

Michael Conti takes eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series at Charlotte ROVAL

October 28, 2020
Two weeks ago, it looked like the end of the playoffs for Michael Conti after a shifting error ended his race early at the Charlotte Roval. Tuesday night at Texas Motor Speedway – the final stop on the way to the championship finale for the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing

Ottinger wins eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing at Kansas

Ottinger wins eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing at Kansas

October 22, 2020
Nick Ottinger’s headed to Miami to race for six figures

Bobby Zalenski wins eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing at Charlotte

Bobby Zalenski wins eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing at Charlotte

October 14, 2020
Bobby Zalenski’s famous road-racing skills just made him one step closer to a $100,000 payday

Buttafuoco wins 2020 Heat Pro League title

Buttafuoco wins 2020 Heat Pro League title

August 20, 2020
Daniel Buttafuoco, better known as LuckyDog385 in the gaming world, captured his first ever eNASCAR Heat Pro League championship Wednesday night courtesy of a classic bump-and-run move on title rival Justin Brooks

2021 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational events

Wed., March 24: Bristol-Dirt – Paint Schemes
Wed., April 21: Talladega, FS1, 7-8:30pm/et
Wed., May 5: Darlington, FS1, 8-9:30pm/et
Wed., May 19: COTA, FS1, 7-8:30pm/et
Wed., June 2: Chicago street course, FS1, 8-9:30pm/et

Remaining 5 events are TBA.

iRacing information

For more information on eSports and iRacing visit:
www.iracing.com and www.enascar.com

2021 eNASCAR iRacing teams

  • Clint Bowyer Racing
  • Denny Hamlin Racing
  • Elliott Sadler Esports
  • Jim Beaver eSports
  • Joe Gibbs Racing
  • JR Motorsports
  • JTG Daugherty Racing
  • Kligerman Sport
  • Letarte Esports
  • McLaren Esports
  • Mode Motorsports
  • Richmond Raceway Esports
  • Roush Fenway Racing
  • Spacestation Gaming
  • Stewart-Haas Racing
  • Team Dillon eSports
  • William Byron eSports
  • Williams Esports
  • Wood Brothers Racing
  • XSET

2020 eNASCAR iRacing events

Sunday, March 22 – Homestead
Sunday, March 29 – Texas
Sunday, April 5 – Bristol
Sunday, April 19 – Richmond
Sunday, April 25- Talladega
Sunday, May 3 – Dover