ENASCAR College iRacing Series
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| Category | Esports (Racing) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Inaugural season | 2022 |
| Drivers | 40 |
| Drivers' champion | Logan Clampitt |
| Teams' champion | California State University, Fullerton |
| Official website | eNASCAR College iRacing Series |
The eNASCAR College iRacing Series is a collegiate esports league that is sanctioned by ENASCAR.[1] The league began in 2022 and is one of the first, officially sanctioned, collegiate esports racing series. The series is run through the iRacing simulation platform.[2]
History
[edit]Founded in the Spring of 2022, the series initially ran 3 races, having more than 250 universities represented. The series would officially kick off in the Fall Semester of 2022, hosting 4 races at Homestead, Auto Club, the Charlotte Roval, and Nashville. Steven Wilson, representing the University of Iowa would win the inaugural championship.[3][4]
Schedule
[edit]2025-2026 Schedule & Results
[edit]Source: [5]
| Time Trial Date | First Round Date | Second Round Date | Track | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26–September 4, 2025 | September 17, 2025 | September 24, 2025 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | Queen City Crown | Dylan Basen |
| September 30-October 9, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | October 22, 2025 | Daytona International Speedway | Clash on the Beach | Connor Yeroschak |
| October 28-November 6, 2025 | November 12, 2025 | November 19, 2025 | Iowa Speedway | Harvest Cup | —* |
| January 27-February 6, 2026 | February 11, 2026 | February 18, 2026 | Michigan International Speedway | Great Lakes Gauntlet | —* |
| February 24-March 5, 2026 | March 18, 2026 | March 25, 2026 | Martinsville Speedway | Old Dominion Classic | —* |
| March 31-April 9, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | April 22, 2026 | Homestead Miami Speedway | Sunset Splash | —* |
Format
[edit]Race Format
[edit]As of the Fall of 2025, the series' race format consists of the top 120 drivers qualifying in through a time trial. After this, they are split into 3 separate groups which sees them divided equally all the way from 1st to 120th. Each individual group goes through 2 heat races and a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ). The top 8 from the feature races advance to the 2nd round feature race with the rest being thrown into the LCQ. From there, the top 10 in the LCQ advance to the 2nd round feature race, with the rest being eliminated, coming to a total field size of 26 for each group. From this, the top half of all 3 groups advance to the semifinals and come to a total field size of 39.[6]
Champions
[edit]| Season | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Steven Wilson | University of Iowa |
| Spring 2023 | Logan Clampitt | Saddleback College |
| 2023-2024 | Steven Wilson (2) | University of Iowa (2) |
| 2024-2025 | Logan Clampitt (2) | California State University, Fullerton |
References
[edit]- ^ "Welcome to the eNASCAR College iRacing Series". PlayVS College League. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ^ "2025-26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series schedule announced". iRacing.com. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ^ "eNASCAR College iRacing Series Announces Four-Race Fall Schedule". Performance Racing Industry. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "Steven Wilson Remains Perfect in eNASCAR College iRacing Series With Playseat 100 Win". eNASCAR. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "2025-26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series: Dates, Registration, Prizes & Eligibility Explained". BoxThisLap. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ "2025-26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series unveils new Tournament format". iRacing. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
