NASCAR & iRacing Renew Partnership with PlayVS as the Exclusive Partner for the 2025-26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series

The new season also marks the racing series' debut on the PlayVS platform and will feature a new competitive format and updated race times.

LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayVS, the leading amateur esports platform, is proud to announce the renewal of its groundbreaking partnership with NASCAR and iRacing, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the rapidly expanding eNASCAR College iRacing Series. This renewed collaboration will continue to bring high-octane, competitive virtual racing to college students across the country, providing unique career and scholarship opportunities through one of the most innovative programs in collegiate esports. This season will also mark the debut of PlayVS as the official league platform, following its recent acquisition of Playfly College Esports.

Launched in 2022, the eNASCAR College iRacing Series has quickly become one of the most engaging and inclusive collegiate esports competitions in the country. Powered by iRacing's premier motorsport simulation platform and NASCAR's deep racing heritage, the series gives full-time college students the opportunity to compete for scholarship prizes, develop real-world career skills, and gain exposure to professional motorsports and esports pathways.

The eNASCAR College iRacing Series has grown to over 300 schools and almost 500 unique racers. In April, the 2024-25 Series season concluded with Cal State Fullerton's Logan Clampitt celebrating victory at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and earning $10,000 in scholarship prizes.

"Renewing our partnership with NASCAR and iRacing reflects our commitment to delivering competitive and meaningful esports experiences to college students across North America," said Charles O'Donnell, Sr. Director of College Esports at PlayVS. "The eNASCAR College iRacing Series is not just about virtual racing—it's a launchpad for future talent in motorsports, gaming, and media."

Through iRacing's hyper-realistic simulation software, students experience the thrill of authentic stock car racing while competing from their dorm rooms, esports arenas, or home setups. The upcoming 2025-26 season promises even more exciting races, new tracks, and increased prize opportunities. Details on these updates will be shared with the PlayVS community later this summer.

"We're proud to continue building the future of sim racing through our partnership with iRacing and PlayVS," said Ray Smith, Sr. Director of Esports at NASCAR. "The eNASCAR College iRacing Series is more than just competition—it's a foundational bridge between the collegiate esports ecosystem and the world of NASCAR. As we enter the 2025–26 season, this partnership strengthens our commitment to developing young talent, expanding access, and inspiring the next generation of motorsports professionals."

For more information on the eNASCAR College iRacing season, visit: https://playflycollege.gg/pages/enascar

For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit www.iracing.com

About PlayVS
PlayVS is North America's leading amateur esports and gaming platform, dedicated to unlocking the many benefits of competitive gaming for students at every level. PlayVS offers a single, comprehensive community where players, coaches, educators, and parents come together to compete, connect, and grow. With the acquisitions of Generation Esports and Playfly Esports, PlayVS now provides the most comprehensive pathway in scholastic esports—from middle school to college. PlayVS is the official high school esports partner of the NFHS Network, the Special Olympics, and 40+ state and regional organizations across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit https://playvs.com.

About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

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