CMS Sunday Night iRacing Truck Series Pre-Season 2 World Wide Technology Raceway

Darren Buckner 28 March 2025 2 min read

The wait is over! CMS Sunday Night iRacing Truck Series is back, kicking off its 2025 Season 2 with a high-stakes pre-season race.

The CMS Sunday Night iRacing Truck Series is revving up for another action-packed season, and it all starts with the 2025 Season 2 Pre-Season Race at World Wide Technology Raceway. This race serves as a proving ground, allowing drivers to fine-tune their strategies and get a feel for the competition before the official season begins.

With fixed setups, realistic weather conditions, and a challenging 160-lap format, the saga begins now.

Race Day Schedule & Format

This high-intensity event follows a structured schedule to ensure drivers have ample time to prepare before the green flag drops. All times are in the Eastern US Time Zone:

8:15 PM – Practice Session (60 minutes)
9:15 PM – Qualifying (2 laps / 5 minutes)
9:25 PM – Race Start (160 laps | ~1 hour 55 minutes)

Drivers will race on a fixed setup (gateway_oval), making skill and strategy the biggest factors in securing a top finish.

Key Race Details

To keep things competitive and realistic, the event follows strict race parameters:

Start Type: Rolling
Fast Repair: 1
Fuel Capacity: 100%
Weather Conditions: Realistic
Track State: Dynamic
Drive-Through Penalty: Issued every 20x incidents
Tire Sets: 4 total for the race

With 160 laps ahead, racers must balance aggression with patience, as tire management and pit strategy will be crucial.

Session Time & Track Conditions

While the real-world race is set for March 30, the in-game simulation will reflect a different environment. The session date is set for June 3, 2025, with the following in-sim start times:

Practice: 11:00 AM
Qualifying: 1:00 PM
Race: 1:30 PM

These settings introduce unique challenges, such as track temperature changes and evolving conditions that will test every driver’s adaptability.

Orange Zone (OZ) & Incident Reviews

To ensure a clean start, the entire first lap is designated as an Orange Zone (OZ). This means all incidents on the opening lap will be reviewed post-race. Any questionable contact will be subject to Incident Review Requests (IRRs), reinforcing fair play and accountability.