BMW M2 CS Racing Debuts as Official Safety Car in iRacing

BMW M Motorsport and iRacing have announced that the BMW M2 CS Racing will serve as the official safety car for the 2025 iRacing Special Events season. Available free of charge to iRacing users since December, this model will lead formation laps at iconic events such as the 24 Hours of Daytona and the Nürburgring 24 Hours.

Featuring a distinctive design and a safety light bar, the BMW M2 CS Racing strengthens the long-standing partnership between BMW and iRacing. Timo Brückner of BMW M Motorsport highlighted that the car is an ideal entry point for new virtual drivers, who can eventually progress to more advanced models like the BMW M4 GT3.

Tony Gardner, president of iRacing, praised the car’s popularity among the platform’s nearly 300,000 members and emphasized how this collaboration enhances the virtual racing experience.

The BMW M2 CS Racing will make its official debut on January 18 at the iRacing Daytona 24, continuing BMW M’s legacy of excellence both on real-world tracks and in the virtual racing arena.

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iRacing Presents the iRacing Roar 2025

As is customary at the beginning of each year, iRacing kicks off its special events at the Daytona International Speedway with the iRacing ROAR (recently named), an event that emulates the Roar Before 24 held annually as a prelude to the Daytona 24 Hours.

This race sets in motion two weeks of intense activity at the Florida circuit, both for real IMSA drivers and simracers who begin their year training and preparing for the legendary Daytona 24. While the classic race features competition among the lower divisions of IMSA, it serves as the grand preview for the first major event of the year. The event will be multiclass, with LMP3, GT4, and TCR Touring Cars sharing the track in pursuit of their respective category victories.