This Week in iRacing | September 1st to September 7th, 2026 August 31st, 2026 by Justin Melillo Welcome back to This Week in iRacing, your guide to the daily, even hourly racing that members can get into, based on where their license level is at. There are also some special series that run at specific times that anyone can jump into, with the right credentials, that offer a more meaningful sim racing experience. Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2026 Season 3, Week 12 — from September 1st to September 7th in 2026. iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS iRacing’s Special Event calendar features a selection of the world’s most compelling races across numerous disciplines. Whether you’re interested in stock cars or sports cars, open-wheel formula cars or sprint cars, sticking to pavement or playing in the dirt, running solo or racing with a team of your closest friends, our Special Events have something for everyone! iRACING SOUTHERN 500 The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing Southern 500. The iRacing Southern 500 is the fourth of five full-length races placed on the NASCAR iRacing Series calendar. With its roots buried deep in NASCAR’s past, Darlington Raceway has long been the host of a Labor Day tradition, with one of the longest, most grueling races at their place that’s often called “Too Tough To Tame”. Running the current NASCAR Cup Series cars at the current day edition of the Lady in Black, available in both fixed setup and open setup variety. For more information on iRacing Southern 500 -> CLICK HERE For more information on the 2026 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK HERE WEEKLY RACING SERIES These are the series that are not confined to the iRacing seasons, that