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iRacing has released the 2026 Season 3 Patch 2 update, bringing another round of fixes and improvements following the Season 3 launch. While this isn’t a content-heavy update, it focuses on polishing the overall experience with race control adjustments, UI fixes, GT3 balancing changes, and a range of car and track updates.
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One of the biggest changes in this patch affects pit lane speed control systems.
iRacing has adjusted the race control rules surrounding pit speed limits to add a little more tolerance when cars are extremely close to the speed limit. The aim is to reduce penalties caused by small physical oscillations or slight speed fluctuations that can happen naturally.
Additional safeguards were also added to prevent unintended pit speed overshoots, while pit entry systems now provide slightly more flexibility for drivers entering pit lane.
Other race control fixes include:
Several user interface improvements are also included in this iRacing update.
Weekend Rules now consistently display qualifying scrutiny information in every session. Pace speed and pit speed values have also returned to the Weekend Rules Widget.
Some interface elements have also received visual adjustments:
The Fuel Calculator received multiple fixes as well:
Drivers looking for additional immersion in iRacing, now have a few new spotter options available, including a new language.
The update introduces the new Ukraine – Vitaliy Chizhuk spotter pack, alongside audio updates for existing spotter packs including:
GT3 machinery also receives an important handling adjustment.
Dry traction control intervention has been reduced at the more restrictive end of settings, while wet TC behavior at lower settings has also been adjusted. Maximum assistance levels remain unchanged.
According to iRacing, these changes are scaled across the entire range and aim to fine-tune behavior rather than completely transform it.
Several vehicles also received targeted fixes:
Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020
BMW M8 GTE
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE
EURO NASCAR V8GP
Modified SK
Some iRacing tracks also received smaller but entertaining improvements.
Algarve International Circuit
Flagman Barney finally received an actual flag, replacing his previous hand-signaling method.
Charlotte Motor Speedway (Legends Oval)
Fred’s pace car behavior was updated to improve pit entry and avoid unnecessary pace car passing penalties.
Qualcomm Circuit (Naval Base Coronado)
The pit lane changes could improve race consistency, GT3 drivers get some important traction control adjustments, and several long-standing bugs across UI systems, cars, and tracks have now been cleaned up.
