iRacing Studios NASCAR 26
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · FX-6300
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2080 Ti · Ryzen 9 3900X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~36 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Racing, Simulation, Sports
- Release
- Sep 18, 2026
- Developer
- iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC
- Publisher
- iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC
The official game of NASCAR is back and better than ever with NASCAR 26! Battle your way through all four NASCAR National Series in Career, Quick Race, Championship, Multiplayer, or our all new mode featuring The Chase!
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What you need for iRacing Studios NASCAR 26
iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 needs about a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6750 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-25).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-10100 |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Ryzen 7 7700X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6750 XT | Core i3-10100 |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i3-10100 |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 24 | 17 | 10 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 34 | 24 | 14 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 55 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 62 | 44 | 26 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 104 | 73 | 44 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 258 | 181 | 108 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-25.
iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit | Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit |
| Processor | 4 core CPU or better – Some examples (but not limited to): AMD FX-6300, Intel Core i5-4430, Intel Core i5-2320, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 8 core or more CPU (some examples but not limited to: Intel Core 9-10980XE @ 3.0GHz, Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz, AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, or AMD Ryzen 9 3950X) |
| Graphics | A gaming graphics card with at least 4GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon 570 or better | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 65 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | A physical PC running windows is required. A PC emulation on a MAC or other types of Virtual Machines are not supported. | — |
Source: Steam.
iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 medium | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 2
- Steam achievements
- 17
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPSteam AchievementsCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyGamepad RecommendedPlayable without Timed InputDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (1)
- English
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Patch Notes - September 23Patch2026-09-23
- Patch Notes - September 21Patch2026-09-22
- Patch Notes - September 18Patch2026-09-19
- Patch Notes - September 17Patch2026-09-18
- Patch Notes - September 16Patch2026-09-16
- Patch Notes - September 15Patch2026-09-16
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below iRacing Studios NASCAR 26's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB). Our model still estimates ~41 fps at 1080p low (range 33–49, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the medium preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on low. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6750 XT or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 by brand.
Can I run iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~53 fps at 1080p low. iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 on the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 32 GB recommended for iRacing Studios NASCAR 26. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 take?
iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit.