The entry period for the PRI Hoosier 500––the annual sim race held at the virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway––is now open. Competitors can submit a free entry for the race now through November 2.

There is no entry fee for competitors to register for the 2026 PRI Hoosier 500. Prospective racers must have at least a C 4.00 oval or formula car safety rating on iRacing to be eligible, and number selection will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The number 1 is reserved for the reigning race winner, Robert Maleczka.

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This year’s PRI Hoosier 500 will see expanded coverage on the PRI Facebook and YouTube pages, including race day coverage on December 13, the final hour of both Pole Day (December 5) and Bump Day (December 6) qualifications, the nightly show Today at the 500, and more.

Race day for the annual sim race will be December 13, 2026, with PRI returning as the official title sponsor and broadcast partner for the race.

Opening Day for PRI Hoosier 500 practice will be November 30, with additional official practice days assigned to December 1-3. Fast Friday, the final day of practice prior to qualifications, is scheduled for December 4.

Qualifications will be held across two days as is standard for the event. Day one qualifications on December 5, will feature the first chance for competitors to make time trial attempts, and the driver with the fastest four-lap average at the end of the day will earn the 2026 PRI Hoosier 500 Pole Award.

Day two qualifications--Bump Day--are scheduled for December 6, which will be utilized to finalize the field of 33 racers who will take the grid on race day. The fastest 33 qualifiers make the field, and all other drivers are sent home.

December 7 will feature the final full official practice session prior to race weekend, while Media Day has been scheduled for December 8.

Race weekend begins on December 12, with final PRI Hoosier 500 practice and additional support events, building towards race day on December 13.

Dates are tentative and subject to change. Official session times will be confirmed later this year, prior to the registration period's opening. Further information about the 2026 event will be announced at a later date.

For more information, visit thehoosier500.com.