2025 Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series

The Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series returns for the 2025 season, continuing our mission to bridge the gap between sim racing and real-world motorsports. With over $500,000 in prizes at stake, this six-round competition offers sim racers the opportunity to earn the ultimate prize: a fully funded seat in the real-world Skip Barber Formula Race Series.

Format Overview

Each round begins with a Hot Lap Qualifier using iRacing’s Time Attack format. Drivers compete to set the fastest lap. Only the top 20 drivers from each week’s qualifier will be invited to race for championship points.

Championship points are awarded based on finishing position in each race and accumulate across the season.

Cars & Circuits

Drivers will compete using the iRacing Formula iR-04 (FIA F4), modeled after the real-world Skip Barber Formula Car. Tracks are drawn from the official Skip Barber Formula Race Series calendar and include:

• Sebring International Raceway
• VIRginia International Raceway
• Lime Rock Park
• Circuit of the Americas
• Watkins Glen International

These laser-scanned iRacing circuits deliver an authentic and challenging experience aligned with our professional series.

2025 Schedule

Week 1 – Sebring International Raceway (International)

• Qualifier: Fri, June 20 – Sun, June 22 (12:00AM–11:59PM ET)
• Race: Thu, June 26 at 7:00PM ET

Week 2 – Lime Rock Park (Chicanes)

• Qualifier: Fri, July 4 – Sun, July 6 (12:00AM–11:59PM ET)
• Race: Thu, July 10 at 7:00PM ET

Week 3 – Virginia International Raceway (North Course)

• Qualifier: Fri, July 18 – Sun, July 20 (12:00AM–11:59PM ET)
• Race: Thu, July 24 at 7:00PM ET

Week 4 – Watkins Glen International (Boot)

• Qualifier: Fri, Aug 1 – Sun, Aug 3 (12:00AM–11:59PM ET)
• Race: Thu, Aug 7 at 7:00PM ET

Week 5 – Virginia International Raceway (Full Course)

• Qualifier: Fri, Aug 15 – Sun, Aug 17 (12:00AM–11:59PM ET)
• Race: Thu, Aug 21 at 7:00PM ET

Week 6 – Circuit of The Americas (Grand Prix)

• Qualifier: Fri, Aug 29 – Sun, Aug 31 (12:00AM–11:59PM ET)
• Race: Thu, Sep 4 at 7:00PM ET
  
  

Hot Lap Qualifier Entry & Participation Requirements

To participate, drivers must:

• Be an iRacing member with the required car and track content
• Pay $20 per week to enter each Hot Lap Qualifier
• Or purchase a Full Season Pass for $100 (includes all six Hot Lap Qualifier events)

To be eligible for the grand prize, drivers must also:

• Be at least 14 years old by the start of the 2026 Skip Barber Formula Race Series
• Be eligible for a USAC racing license
  
  

Prizes

• All entrants: $200 Skip Barber Racing School credit (one-time)
• Hard Charger (each week): 1-Day Racing School
• Top 5 overall: Racing school packages and entry into the SBRS Formula Car Shootout
• Top 3 overall: Entry to the Shootout at VIR for a chance to earn a full-season Skip Barber Formula Race Series seat
  
  

Communication and Official Rules

• All official announcements, event updates, competitor support, and the official competition rules are hosted exclusively on the Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series Discord server.
• Joining the Discord server is mandatory for all competitors. It is the central hub for race-day communication, rules updates, coaching opportunities, and direct access to Series staff.
• All participants are responsible for staying current with the rules and information provided via Discord.

Join the Discord server today to stay informed, access the official rules, and connect with the Skip Barber iRacing Series team.

Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series Discord server: https://discord.gg/SrYdtJmtTx