Another of iRacing‘s announcements on Wednesday (25th January) included the reintroduction of the Formula iRacing Series, which will have ties with the Skip Barber Racing School again in 2023.
More than $500,000 in prizes are up for grabs in the five-week sim racing program, the biggest prize of them all being a fully funded seat in the real-world Skip Barber Racing Series program.
Those looking to participate need to register for the events. Each race cost $20 unless you pre-pay for the entire season at $80 (which saves $20!) for all five races. Participants will also need to compete in the Hot Lap Qualifying to attempt to make the 20 car field.
Races will be fixed setup races in the iRacing IR-04 race car, and those who make the show will be able to get hands on training with Skip Barber instructors before race day. There will be prizes handed out throughout the series, including for qualifying, individual races, and the overall championship.
In the press release, iRacing’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Otto Szebeni, said that “it was amazing to see last year iRacing competitor Elvis Rankin win the real-world series last year. It’s a testament to the fidelity of the sim iRacing has created over the years. It supports all the testimonials that there is a viable path from virtual to real world racing and the sim is a great way to train.”
Check out the five-week schedule and prize layout down below.
2023 FORMULA iRACING SERIES SCHEDULE
| Round | Track | Reg. Closes | Hot Lap Qual | Race |
| 1 | Lime Rock Park | 28 Jan | 27-29 Jan | 2 Feb |
| 2 | Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta | 2 Feb | 3-5 Feb | 9 Feb |
| 3 | Circuit of the Americas | 9 Feb | 10-12 Feb | 16 Feb |
| 4 | VIRginia International Raceway | 16 Feb | 17-19 Feb | 23 Feb |
| 5 | Road America | 23 Feb | 24-26 Feb | 2 Mar |
2023 FORMULA iRACING SERIES PRIZES
Qualifier Prizes
- One participant will win a 1 Day Racing School each week.
- All Qualifier entrants will receive a one time $200 credit to Skip Barber Racing School
Individual Race Prizes
- 1st Place – $1000 Credit to Skip Barber Racing School
- Hard Charger – Skip Barber 1 Day Racing School
Championship Prizes
1st Overall
- 5 Day Competition Licensing Race School
- SBRS Coaching
- Full Season in 2022 Skip Barber Formula Race Series
2nd Overall
- 5 Day Competition Licensing Race School
- SBRS Coaching
- Half Season in 2022 Skip Barber Formula Race Series
3rd Overall
- 5 Day Competition Licensing Race School
- SBRS Coaching
- One Race in 2022 Skip Barber Formula Race Series
4th & 5th Overall receive a 1 Day Racing School
6th – 10th Overall receive a Intro to Racing program
