IRACING LEAGUE

SSMS BUSCH

GRAND NATIONAL SERIES

2027 SEASON

SSMS is bringing back the feel of the classic 2006 NASCAR Busch Series with competitive iRacing stock car racing, a full-season championship, and a focus on clean, respectful competition.

"RACE HARD. RACE CLEAN. RESPECT YOUR FELLOW COMPETITORS."

15 RACES

2027 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE

1
Daytona
Monday, February 15, 2027
2
California
Monday, February 22, 2027
3
Texas
Monday, March 1, 2027
4
Rockingham
Monday, March 8, 2027
5
Atlanta
Monday, March 15, 2027
6
Talladega
Monday, March 22, 2027
7
Phoenix
Monday, March 29, 2027
8
Charlotte
Monday, April 5, 2027
9
Watkins Glen
Monday, April 12, 2027
10
Indianapolis
Monday, April 19, 2027
11
Michigan
Monday, April 26, 2027
12
Dover
Monday, May 3, 2027
13
Richmond
Monday, May 10, 2027
14
Kansas
Monday, May 17, 2027
15
Homestead-Miami
Monday, May 24, 2027
EVERY MONDAY

RACE NIGHT SCHEDULE

PLANNED SCHEDULE

Practice Rooms Open6:30 PM ET
Qualifying7:25 PM ET
Gridding7:30 PM ET

ALTERNATE SCHEDULE

⚠️ Pending league approval — not yet confirmed

Qualifying7:55 PM ET
Gridding8:00 PM ET

RACE FORMAT & SETTINGS

RACING FORMAT
2006 NASCAR Busch Series Style
SETUP
Fixed
FUEL
100%
TIRES
4 Total Sets
FAST REPAIRS
1
CAUTIONS
Automatic iRacing
QUALIFYING
Strict Scrutiny
CHAMPIONSHIP
Full-Season Points
DROP RACES
None
SUBSTITUTE DRIVERS
Not Permitted
FULL SEASON

CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

FINISHING POSITION POINTS

POSITIONPOINTS
1st40
2nd35
3rd34
4th33
5th32
6th31
7th30
8th29
9th28
10th27
Each position thereafter: −1 point

BONUS POINTS

  • ★+1 point for winning the pole
  • ★+1 point for leading at least one lap
  • ★+1 point for leading the most laps

CHAMPIONSHIP RULES

  • • Championship decided by total points accumulated throughout the full season
  • • No drop races
  • • Tie-breakers handled per iRacing's official standings and procedures
2027 OFFICIAL

RULE PACKAGE

GENERAL RULES

  • The series follows a racing format inspired by the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series.
  • Drivers must race respectfully, compete fairly, and follow league administrator instructions.
  • Standard conduct requirements apply to all on-track and off-track interactions.
  • League administrators may review incidents and enforce penalties.

QUALIFYING

  • Qualifying is conducted under strict scrutiny.
  • Drivers must complete qualifying fairly and without interference or intentional rule violations.
  • League administrators may review qualifying violations and issue penalties when appropriate.

DRIVER ATTENDANCE

  • Substitute drivers are not permitted.
  • Drivers are responsible for managing their own attendance throughout the season.
  • Missed races count according to the league's championship points rules.
  • No drop races or substitute-driver points are allowed.

PROTESTS & INCIDENT REVIEWS

  • Drivers may bring racing incidents to league administrators for review.
  • Drivers must provide clear information about the incident and cooperate with any review.
  • League administrators make the final decision on penalties and disciplinary action.

CONDUCT & PENALTIES

1ST OFFENSE
Warning
2ND OFFENSE
Suspension and loss of points — penalty determined by league administrators
3RD OFFENSE
Ban from the league

Administrators may review incidents and determine the appropriate level of enforcement based on the circumstances.

LEAGUE AUTHORITY

League administrators reserve the right to clarify rules, review incidents, enforce penalties, and make decisions necessary to maintain fair and competitive racing. Any additional rules or rule changes will be communicated to drivers.

READY TO RACE WITH SSMS?

Join us for the 2027 SSMS Busch Grand National Series and experience classic-style stock car racing on iRacing.