Overview
- NASCAR and iRacing Studios formally revealed Kyle Larson as the cover driver for NASCAR 26 during a public event on June 19 on the USS Midway in San Diego.
- Larson made a surprise entrance in the NASCAR 26 cover car and performed burnouts on the flight deck, then spoke about being the game’s ambassador and the role of gaming in growing the sport.
- Organizers confirmed the Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado will appear in the game and reiterated that NASCAR 26 is slated to launch in September 2026.
- The reveal served as the media kickoff for NASCAR’s San Diego Race Weekend and concluded with a donation to Freedom Park and the USS Midway Museum to honor local military history.
- Developed by iRacing Studios, the title builds on the studio’s sim credibility and could broaden NASCAR’s reach by recreating real-world venues and race moments for console players.