iRacing Daytona 24h — Over 20,000 Drivers in the Second-Biggest Event of 2026
The virtual 24 Hours of Daytona in iRacing once again confirmed its status as the largest team-based event in sim racing. In 2026, the race attracted 21,028 drivers.
📊 Key Stats
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6,072 unique teams (up year-over-year from 2025)
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104 splits — a new record
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3.5 million laps and 12.5 million miles completed
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11.2% fewer drivers compared to the 2025 record of 23,397
🏆 Top Split Winners
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GTP/Hypercar: Drago Racing
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LMP2: Grid and Go
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GTD: Williams
🏆 Best Non–Top Split Winner (GTD)
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Iron Lux
The next Special Event is the Dale Jr Charity Race, followed by the Daytona 500 (February 11–18).