iRacing has officially unveiled its Season 3 2026 development update, and the upcoming release is shaping up to be one of the platform’s biggest updates in recent memory. From new cars and tracks to long-awaited quality-of-life features and significant progress on Career Mode and the Spark graphics engine, Season 3 appears focused on improving nearly every aspect of the sim racing experience. Here’s a closer look at the biggest announcements coming to iRacing in Season 3. BMW M2 Racing Headlines New Vehicle Additions One of the most anticipated additions arriving in Season 3 is the all-new BMW M2 Racing. The new G87-generation machine replaces the current BMW M2 CS Racing in official series competition while remaining free content for all iRacing members. According to iRacing, the updated car features a completely redesigned cockpit, updated visuals, and improvements across the board. For many drivers, the BMW M2 platform has become one of the best stepping stones between entry-level sports cars and higher-performance GT machinery, making this update especially important for newer racers climbing the sports car ladder. Season 3 will also introduce: - Euro NASCAR RC01 - Two new Formula Vee variants - BMW M Hybrid V8 Evo upgrade - Dallara IR18 updates - Physics refreshes for SK and Tour Modifieds The Euro NASCAR RC01 may be particularly interesting for NASCAR and oval racing fans looking to expand into road racing without leaving behind the sound and feel of a traditional V8 stock car. Laguna Seca Gets a Complete Rebuild Arguably the biggest track announcement of the update is the complete rebuild of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. One of the oldest tracks on the service, Laguna Seca has been rescanned and recreated from the ground up using modern laser scanning and photogrammetry technology. The result should deliver a more accurate racing