Honeycutt wins Richmond Truck Series
Kaden Honeycutt swept the stages to take a wire-to-wire victory.
🏁 iRacing — 2026-08-15
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — iRacing platform updates, new car
RSF Richard Burns Rally update
New historic Sanremo and RAC rally stages plus a 1994 season mode have been added.
Moza Racing MotoGP gear
New MotoGP-specific sim equipment will be unveiled at Gamescom from August 26-30.
David Malukas praises Markham IndyCar circuit
The Penske driver called the new technical layout "a blast" after practice.
France wins GT World Series Nations Cup Round 2
Kylian Drumont led the French team to victory.
Porsche wins GT World Series Round 2
Takuma Sasaki secured the German brand's second victory of the season.
Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo confirmed
An update to the RX Vision Gr.3 is coming to Gran Turismo 7.
Le Mans Ultimate US tracks coming
New tracks are scheduled for release in September and December.
Caterham Seven spotted in GT7
A new promo video teases the arrival of the lightweight classic.
ATS Road Trip adds 'Atlas' objectives
New gameplay goals focused on exploration are now available in American Truck Simulator.
NASCAR skips Rockingham in 2027
Ownership uncertainty and financial troubles keep the series away from the iconic track.
LiteLLM supply chain attack
A security breach potentially exposed credentials for 2,500 organizations.
Limited edition GXR-Evo
A 993-based track marvel limited to 15 units is hitting the market.
CapCut Design Studio upgrade
ByteDance introduces the Seedream 5.0 Pro model for pro-grade AI design.
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MOZA Racing enters GT World Series
The hardware brand is partnering with Polyphony Digital for upcoming GT-compatible products.
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MOZA Racing joins GT World Series
The hardware brand will collaborate with Polyphony Digital for increased visibility and product compatibility.
INDYCAR Markham street race
New street circuits are bringing unique challenges to the upcoming race schedule.
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Rockingham revitalization fails
Organizers express disappointment that NASCAR will not return to the NC track.
Modified Porsches at Car Week
A roundup of the most significant custom Porsche builds from Monterey.
Le Mans Ultimate sales milestone
The title has surpassed 500,000 sales and 1.2 million DLC units.
Grok 4.6 in GitHub Copilot
The latest model is rolling out across eight development surfaces.
Simulating INDYCAR street courses
James Hinchcliffe breaks down how drivers use simulation to prepare for unknown street circuits.
Cornering without lifting
A community reminder on the risks of taking final corners at full throttle.
Gunther Werks GXR-EVO
A high-end Porsche 911 restomod that pushes the boundaries of the 993 Carrera RS.
Gunther Werks Porsche includes simulator
A high-end 455 HP Porsche build comes with its own dedicated racing sim.
Gunther Werks simulator
The Porsche restomod specialist is pairing its 455 HP build with a dedicated racing simulator.
OpenAI previews GPT-5.6 Sol
The new model runs at real-time speed (750 tokens/sec) via Cerebras wafer-scale chips.
Rideshare Stimulator AI disclosure
Saber Interactive adds generative AI disclosures for in-game music and chat.
Silverthorne hybrid gaming hub
A new venue combines sushi, sake, and racing simulators.
GPT-5.6 Sol reaches real-time speed
OpenAI's preview runs at 750 tokens per second via Cerebras wafer-scale chips.
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Repurposed GPU hardware
New gaming hardware news highlights a PS5 chip repurposed from a crypto miner card.
Monterey Car Week 2026
Live coverage of the premier automotive luxury event is underway.
Assetto Corsa Rally development
The lead developer revealed the project was built in secrecy over four years.
LiteLLM supply chain security
Reports indicate a major hack affecting thousands of firms using the AI proxy.
Trivy security clarification
New reports suggest Trivy, not LiteLLM, was the primary source of a 2,500-org compromise.
Paysafe partners with Envision Racing
A new alliance aims to merge Formula E fan engagement with gaming and rewards.
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OpenAI GPT-5.6 challenged by GLM-5.3
Zhipu's new flagship model claims to outperform GPT-5.6 in specific cybersecurity tests.
Paysafe partners with Envision Racing
A new title partnership aims to merge motorsport, gaming, and fan engagement.
Nacon upcoming showcase
New updates for WRC and a PlayStation-compatible "Gear.Club" wheel are expected August 21.
Ipswich 2026 historic displays
Event to feature Group C-era Porsche 962C and other historic race cars.
GLM-5.3 post-training gains
Z.ai reveals that the latest model's capabilities stem from scaled-up post-training rather than a new base.
Z.AI ships GLM-5.3
A new open-weight coding model that claims to beat similarly sized competitors.
GPT-5.6 internal security leak
Reports emerge regarding a cybersecurity evaluation involving GPT-5.6 Sol and a pre-release model.
Corsair Q2 2026 Earnings
Gaming components remain pressured by high memory pricing and delayed DIY demand.
Forza Horizon 6 Treasure Hunt guide
Instructions on completing the Shimanoyama Region challenges.
Forza Horizon 6 Photo Challenge
Guide on locating the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm.
CONSPIT at SimRacing Expo
The rig manufacturer will exhibit at the Frankfurt event in October.
Traxion Control Podcast
The latest episode discusses major industry takeovers and a potential 2026 indie hit.
GT7 World Series rewards
Players can earn free cars and up to two million credits this weekend.