iRacing Weekly Tune-in
The official broadcast schedule for community and official events is out for Aug 26 to Sept 1.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-08-26
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
Le Mans Ultimate Sale
The official FIA WEC sim is currently discounted by 44% at select retailers.
Porsche 911 Challenge
Porsche launched a new entry-level, GT3-based track-only race car for privateers.
Star Wars Zero Company PC Guide
New optimization settings are available to mitigate frame drops in cutscenes.
Moza MotoGP Handlebar Controller
A licensed motorcycle controller featuring authentic brake/clutch levers and twist-grip throttle.
Max Verstappen 'Max vs 100'
The F1 champion will compete in a massive 101-driver karting event at Silverstone on September 16.
Moza Racing Lab AI Coach
A new AI system using wheelbases and pedals to physically teach drivers steering and braking techniques.
iRacing Console Expansion
Reports indicate a new iRacing title is now available on consoles.
SimXPro at SimRacing Expo
The Dutch cockpit specialist will showcase hardware in Frankfurt from October 16-18.
Assetto Corsa EVO features
update 0.9 also adds online leaderboards and major stability fixes.
Enterprise AI adoption pace
Report indicates S&P 500 companies are integrating AI more slowly than the hype suggested.
Thrustmaster SimTask Truck-40
A new 40cm trucking wheel add-on will go on sale in October.
Moza Gamescom Hardware Reveal
Moza debuted new licensed steering wheels from Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and Ford.
AMD Zen 6 for AM5
AMD confirmed Olympic-Ridge CPUs and Medusa APUs will support the existing AM5 socket.
Moza unveils licensed wheels
new Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and Ford steering wheels showcased at Gamescom.
Lenovo Legion Gaming Monitors
New 27-inch 27Q-20 and 27U-20 models featuring 4K-Dual-Hz or WQHD options.
Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access
Kunos confirms that V0.9 is not the final build before the full release.
Nvidia's customers become rivals
OpenAI, Google, and Amazon are increasingly developing custom silicon to reduce reliance on Nvidia.
MOZA Next-Gen Simulation
The company is bringing a diverse showcase of new hardware and motorsport icons to Gamescom.
Project Motor Racing V8 Power Pack
Launches September 15 with nine new cars and the Road Atlanta circuit.
Assetto Corsa EVO V0.9 Update
introduces mandatory pit stops, three new cars, and a revised slick tyre model.
Evolution of F1 software
Red Bull's head of IT discusses how simulation and software tools have transformed racing over the last 20 years.
F1 Sim Racing India Open in Kohima
The inaugural round will take place August 28-29 as part of the Tech X Gaming Expo.
Project Motor Racing Track List
Full list of confirmed circuits for Straight4 Studios' upcoming simulator.
Project Motor Racing Car List
Complete roster of confirmed vehicles for the new simulator.
Porsche 911 Challenge
A new entry-level racer replacing the Cayman GT4 Clubsport for one-make series.
IBM Granite 4.2 Models
New open-weight LLMs designed specifically for local, on-premise enterprise deployment.
Project Motor Racing V8 Power Pack
Nine new cars and Road Atlanta arrive on September 15th.
Cerebras CS-4 WSE-3
The new Wafer-Scale Engine is designed to significantly boost inference performance for large-scale AI.
Moza PHF Pedal Haptic Kit
A €45 add-on providing 0–100 Hz tactile effects for ABS and traction control.
Rise of Small Specialized Models
A shift in the AI stack toward efficient, small-scale models for business agents over frontier LLMs.
iiyama Gamescom Showcase
featuring a new 49-inch sim racing monitor experience.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds update
The "Axel Content Drop" is now available.
Toyota TGR Esports GT
The 2026 season begins with Philippines Championship qualifiers this August.
iRacing Community Spotlight
Member Karl Samson discusses the feat of winning at every track and in every car on the platform.
AI Model Optimization
New research demonstrates a technique to shrink AI models while increasing intelligence.
EU AI Act enforcement
The European Union has begun enforcing sweeping regulations over AI companies and technologies.
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F1 Sim Racing India Open
The Kohima round takes place August 28-29 with a prize pool of 2 crore INR.
Simagic TB-Neo Handbrake
A new budget-friendly load cell handbrake launches at $139 with optional hydraulic modules.
Ford LMDh Hypercar testing
A naturally aspirated 9,000-RPM V8 with Mustang DNA has been spotted testing at Paul Ricard.
Road Kings truck sim
Saber's upcoming simulation is slated for a March 2027 release on PC and consoles.
Rennsport 'Kings of the Ring' update
A September release is planned featuring new cars, a track, and critical AI and FFB improvements.
MOZA Racing Gamescom 2026 lineup
New licensed wheels from Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Ford, plus a MotoGP simulator and AI coaching, will be showcased.
MOZA Porsche-inspired wheel
A new wheel project inspired by the 911 GT3 RS is being teased for Gamescom.
Gran Turismo physics challenges
Kazunori Yamauchi discusses the ongoing difficulty of simulating tyre graining and contact patches.
Kohima hosts F1 Sim Racing
Regional event bringing competitive sim racing to India.
Xiaomi Xring O3 Chip
New TSMC 3nm processor launched, signaling a push in high-end mobile hardware.
BeamNG.drive PS5 Pro support
The developer teased PSSR upscaling compatibility for the upcoming Pro console version.
OpenAI "Jalapeño" Chip
OpenAI has unveiled its first proprietary AI chip to reduce reliance on external hardware.
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction
A new transformer-based model improves temporal stability in AI-supported rendering.
Nvidia RTX Spark SoC
A new notebook-focused SoC platform arriving this autumn to compete with AMD and Qualcomm.
Simagic TB-Neo modularity
The new handbrake supports optional haptic and hydraulic upgrades.
Multiverse Computing 4-Bit Healing
A new technique claims to beat full-precision models while maintaining efficiency.
SpaceX AI1 Space Data Centers
SpaceX is developing orbital compute centers with 150kW solar power and terabit connectivity.
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Michelin WEC contract
The tyre giant will remain the official supplier for Hypercar and LMGT3 classes until 2032.
Simucube at SimRacing Expo
The hardware manufacturer will exhibit its latest products in Frankfurt from October 16-18.
Apple M6 and M5 Ultra
New SoCs have been introduced for the Mac mini and Mac Studio lineups.
Sim-Lab at SimRacing Expo
The Dutch rig manufacturer has confirmed its attendance at the Frankfurt event.
Professional F1 rig breakdown
A technical look at a compact setup using Playseat Formula Instinct and MOZA active pedals.
Titan Army P276MX Ultra
A high-end monitor featuring 5K-Dual-Hz, HDR 1400, and 2,304 Mini-LED zones.
iiyama G-Master at Gamescom
New gaming monitors and sim-racing setups to be showcased in Cologne.
EN 18286:2026 Standard
Europe's first technical standard to support the implementation of the AI Act has been published.
Clutch publishing shift
Maverick Games' open-world racer moves to Focus Entertainment after parting with Amazon.
CLUTCH open-world racer
New details emerge on Maverick Games' title featuring a French Riviera map.
Michelin Hypercar contract extended
The manufacturer remains the exclusive tyre supplier for Hypercar and LMGT3 through 2032.
iRacing Weekly Schedule
The guide for the week of August 25th to 31st is now available for all license levels.
Assetto Corsa EVO V0.9 update
Three new cars are arriving, including the Mazda RX-7 FD Spirit R and Audi R8 models.
iRacing Crandon Championship
A special event presented by Trak Racer is highlighted on the current calendar.
ETS 2 Coaches DLC
SCS Software released new gameplay details for the upcoming coach expansion.