Global Racing League

Global Racing League

What We're All About

Our goal at the Global Racing League is to provide a community racing experience unmatched on iRacing. We welcome drivers of all skill levels who value clean, competitive racing and want to trust their competitors—and be trusted in return.

Learning and growth are at the heart of GRL. Our league fosters an environment where racers can teach, learn, and improve together without the unnecessary pressure, expectation, or toxicity often found in competitive settings. While we embrace the thrill of racing, our priority is respect on the track.

We encourage smart, calculated racing—not reckless moves that end a competitor’s race. The ultimate goal? Crossing the finish line together, pushing each other to improve while maintaining the integrity of competition.

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Formats

While all of our series follow the official iRacing schedules, our race formats offer much more variety. Throughout the seasons, we feature three distinct formats with slight variations in race length

Classic Heats
Two-race format: Qualifying sets the grid for Race 1, with the top 8 reversed for Race 2.
Super Heats
Three-race format: Qualifying sets the grid for Race 1, the top 4 are reversed for Race 2, and the top 8 are reversed for Race 3.
Endurance
A single 40–60 minute race with mandatory pit stops.

Categories

We divide drivers into Pro and Am classes based on their pace rather than race results. This ensures that each driver competes against others with similar speed and skill levels, creating a more balanced and competitive championship experience.

Stewarding

We have independent stewarding teams from other series to ensure fair and unbiased reviews of incidents. All Lap 1 incidents are automatically reviewed by our stewards, and for anything else, drivers can submit a protest for review. Our penalty system is firm but straightforward—we want drivers who race hard but respect each other, and we’re happy to give chances to those willing to learn from mistakes. However, we won’t tolerate reckless driving. Thankfully, we’ve built a community of racers who truly embody the spirit of clean, competitive racing

Our Series

  • F4 Cup ChallengeTuesdays @ 2:00 AM UTC
  • MX5/GT4 ChallengeWednesdays @ 2:00 AM UTC
  • Euro Jetta Cup ChallengeWednesdays @ 8:00 PM UTC
  • Americas Porsche Cup ChallengeFridays @ 2:00 AM UTC
  • Euro/Global Porsche Cup ChallengeSundays @ 8:00 PM UTC

F4 Cup Challenge

Overall

PosDriverNatClsCPosRndsCWinCPodPts
1Michael McLeodflag of caPro16910230
2Cory Karnickflag of usPro2616211
3Robert Lewallynflag of usPro3526209
4Michael Shambaughflag of usPro4600176
5Ian Gibbsflag of usPro5504169

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Next Round

Round 7

Nov 4, 202502:00 AM UTC
Endurance - 50 minsMotorsport Arena OscherslebenGrand Prix
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MX5/GT4 Challenge

GT4

PosDriverNatClsCPosRndsCWinCPodPts
1Glen Faughtflag of usPro1645228
2Troy Cheronflag of caPro2518227
3Brandon Lynflag of caPro3602208
4Brad Watlingflag of caPro4514203
5Andrew Berg3flag of usPro5600170

MX5

PosDriverNatClsCPosRndsCWinCPodPts
1Justin Hodge3flag of usPro1668238
2Andrés Navarro2flag of clPro2616226
3Michael McLeodflag of caPro3617222
4Michaell Chaseflag of usPro4503209
5Austin Schildhauerflag of usAm1668181

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Next Round

Round 7

Nov 5, 202502:00 AM UTC
Classic Heats - 15/30 minsCircuit de Lédenon
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Euro Jetta Cup Challenge

Standings

PosDriverNatClsCPosRndsCWinCPodPts
1Sam Vanolstflag of beAm1528159
2Arthur Thurtleflag of gbAm2527151
3Eric Manintveldflag of nlAm3504144
4Henry Morseflag of usAm4313144
5Patryk Dopartflag of plAm5512142

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Next Round

Round 6

Nov 5, 202508:00 PM UTC
Super Heats - 10/15/20 minsMobility Resort MotegiEast
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Americas Porsche Cup Challenge

Overall

PosDriverNatClsCPosRndsCWinCPodPts
1Landon Lechnerflag of usPro17310286
2Matthew Deschenesflag of usPro2435279
3James Gaschflag of usPro3716276
4Jean William Riveraflag of prPro4714252
5Richard Danielewskiflag of caPro5702251

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Next Round

Round 8

Nov 7, 202502:00 AM UTC
Super Heats - 10/15/20 minsRoad AmericaFull Course
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Euro/Global Porsche Cup Challenge

Overall

PosDriverNatClsCPosRndsCWinCPodPts
1Robert Kopplerflag of atPro1549235
2Guy R Edwardsflag of gbPro2649227
3Mats Strandflag of noPro3512197
4Greg Kane2flag of iePro4603193
5Bartosz Kłosiewiczflag of plPro5701187

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Round 8

Nov 9, 202508:00 PM UTC
Endurance - 50 minsRoad AmericaFull Course
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GRL on The Chicane Podcast

Global Racing League: How it Makes Sim Racers Faster

Mar 17, 2025

The Chicane Podcast recently welcomed back GRL admin Vlad along with Mike from The SimRacing Den and fellow league member Neil to discuss the end of Season 5 and what makes Global Racing League stand out. The episode covered the league’s competitive yet welcoming environment, its structured stewarding process, and the camaraderie that keeps racers coming back. From close battles on track to post-race incident reviews that help drivers improve, GRL continues to provide one of the best organized racing experiences in sim racing. Check out the full episode and get ready for Season 6

Guide to League Racing

Jan 13, 2025

Our very own Vlad Sanchez was on The Chicane Podcast to discuss the benefits of league racing. In this episode, he shares his evolution from a casual sim racer to a GRL admin, dives into the challenges of online racing, and reveals how our league’s unique community and innovative approach keep the adrenaline high. Check out the full episode to hear his insights and behind-the-scenes stories!