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The eRacing Association (ERA) is proud to welcome Bobby Zalenski back to the team for the 2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola Championship Series. A perennial championship contender returns as ERA sets its sights on both the Driver Championship and Team Championship in 2026. Next stop … the Road to Pro booth next week.
Grand Rapids, MI — March 12, 2026 — The eRacing Association (ERA) announced today that Bobby Zalenski will return to ERA esports for the 2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola Championship Series. The renewed partnership follows a standout inaugural season in which ERA quickly established itself as a top contender.
Zalenski, one of the most accomplished drivers in series history, enters 2026 seeking his first eNASCAR Coca-Cola Championship. A consistent championship finalist, he now partners with ERA to pursue the title and elevate the team’s competitive reach.
ERA finished inside the top five in the 2025 Team Championship during its first year as a pro-organization. With Zalenski returning to lead the lineup, the team is targeting both the Driver and Team Championships in the upcoming season.
“For over five years, the eRacing Association has delivered outstanding competitions and broadcasts for the sim racing community on iRacing’s official channels,” said Otto Szebeni, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at iRacing. “Their move into the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series has been exciting to watch. Acquiring a driver of Bobby Zalenski’s caliber was a huge win and continuing that partnership makes ERA an immediate championship threat.”
“ERA Esports has been an incredible supporter of the iRacing community, consistently investing in annual competitions and meaningful prize pools that have strengthened the overall health of the ecosystem. Their involvement in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series has helped elevate sim racing at the highest level, and signing an elite driver like Bobby Zalenski is clear proof of their commitment to competing at the top and being a true leader within the sim racing community” says Ray Smith. Sr, Director; Sim Racing; NASCAR.
ERA leadership echoed that sentiment: “Bobby is one of the most respected drivers in series history. He’s proven he can contend for championships year after year, and we believe this partnership positions us to compete for titles across the board in 2026.”
Along with preparing for the season, Zalenski will collaborate with ERA leadership to support community growth, partner engagement, and competitive success. He will also join the broadcast booth on March 17 during the eNASCAR Coca-Cola Qualifying Series and make an appearance during the ERA Omega Cup Season 1, Race 3 broadcast on April 1.
ERA plans to add a second top-tier driver to join Zalenski once free agency opens, further strengthening the team’s championship ambitions for 2026.
More announcements regarding ERA’s 2026 roster, partnerships, and initiatives will follow in the weeks ahead. Fans can stay connected via eRacing Association social channels.
About the eRacing Association (ERA)
The eRacing Association is a competitive esports organization focused on sim racing and motorsports entertainment. ERA fields two drivers in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola Championship Series and operates community racing leagues broadcast live on iRacing’s official channels. Visit www.eragaming.gg for more information and to find out how to compete.
The eNASCAR Coca-Cola Qualifying Series is the final step for drivers aspiring to reach the top level of sim racing. Successful qualifiers enter a short free-agency period where teams, including ERA esports, evaluate talent for the upcoming season. Learn more at www.enascar.com.
