Porsche Motorsport North America is venturing into the world of sim racing starting in 2026 with the newly announced Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America.

The six-race championship will mirror Porsche Carrera Cup North America races in the analog world. The championship, open to sim racers from the United States, Canada and Mexico, will use the new Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) on the iRacing platform.

The championship that begins with qualifying rounds at Road America and Sebring International Raceway, February 18 through 25. The top 40 drivers based on aggregate times will be selected for the inaugural season, conducted through the iRacing Time Attack platform. For all drivers interested, information will be provided on the official Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America Discord here.

Following the qualifying rounds, the series opens at Sebring International Raceway, followed by the new-to-iRacing Miami International Autodrome. Rounds three and four take place at Watkins Glen International and Road America before the season concludes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Each driver will compete using the default iRacing setup of the Type 992.2 Porsche 911 Cup car. The Type 992.2 Porsche 911 Cup makes its debut this season in North America, and both the digital and analogue versions feature a streamlined experience prioritizing improved aerodynamics and simplified operation behind the wheel. It continues to boast a naturally aspirated, 4.0-liter flat-six engine, featuring components from the road-going Porsche 911 GT3 but still producing 512 hp.

Each event will feature a 60-minute practice session, followed by a 15-minute qualifying and, just like Porsche Carrera Cup North America, a 40-minute sprint race. Porsche Esports Carrera Cup North America will feature live and post-race stewarding, complete with a pre-race drivers briefing.

For more information, visit racing.porsche.com.