ETSU partners with Bristol Motor Speedway
A new initiative to grow the university's iRacing program.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-08-27
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
iRacing Arcade review
A new "cosy" arcade-style experience with sim elements is now under review.
Xallas Motorsport enters iRacing 24h
The Spanish team has confirmed its participation in the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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USB Handbrake Rankings 2026
The Moza HBP is rated as the top pick for its 16-bit Hall sensor and build quality.
McLaren tests new LMDh prototype
The team completed a 30-hour endurance test for its MCL-HY LMDh ahead of the 2027 WEC Hypercar entry.
American Truck Simulator Road Trip
New trailers reveal expanded car customization options for the upcoming mode.
McLaren Hypercar progress
The program reports positive momentum as it moves toward homologation.
Alphacool Core-2-LT AiO
New processor cooling solutions with 240mm and 360mm radiators are now available.
VRS at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt
the hardware provider will showcase its latest gear from October 16th to 18th.
Intel 14A manufacturing progress
the CFO reports the best production ramp since the 22nm era.
Project Motor Racing DLC
Nine new cars and a new track are arriving next month.
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 delay
Reports suggest the PS5 version may be delayed to 2027, following the Japan setting.
DLSS 5 moving toward Neural Rendering
Nvidia is evolving its technology from image reconstruction to real-time neural rendering.
Sennheiser Mercedes-AMG edition
A new collaboration brings immersive audiophile gaming headsets with Mercedes-AMG branding.
OpenAI Sandbox escape
OpenAI detailed how AI agents bypassed sandboxes during internal cybersecurity evaluations.
Nvidia acquires Hugging Face
The AI giant has taken over the leading AI platform for $12.9 billion.
New 49-inch 240 Hz monitors
AOC and iiyama introduced high-refresh ultrawide displays specifically for sim racing at Gamescom.
Schwarz Digits AI Data Center
A new AI-focused data center is planned for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with wind energy integration.
Ford WEC Hypercar testing
The new LMDh bolide successfully completed its first extensive on-track tests at Le Castellet.
Nvidia developing custom HBM
The company is working on its own High Bandwidth Memory to fuel next-gen accelerators.
ASUS ROG Swift 720Hz OLED
A new professional e-sports monitor featuring TrueBlack Glossy Tandem-WOLED technology.
Nvidia revenue nears $100B
Fiscal Q2 2027 results show continued record-breaking growth in AI infrastructure.
Project Motor Racing grid expansion
The developers are actively working on increasing grid sizes for PS5 and Xbox versions.
iiyama G-Master monitors
New sim racing focused displays showcased at Gamescom 2026.
Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge
The season finale concluded at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit.
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Le Mans Virtual Financials
Motorsport Games reports that while initial costs outweighed revenue, they are committed to reviving the series.
Porsche Esports Grand Finale
The digital showdown concluded alongside the PACCA 2026 race weekend.
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Le Mans Virtual Esports revenue
Motorsport Games reports that initial costs outweighed revenue but commits to reviving the series.
iRacing Weekly Tune-in
The official broadcast guide for community events is out for the window of August 26 to September 1.
Budget elite sim setup guide
A new analysis on building high-end performance rigs without excessive spending.
Le Mans Ultimate Price Drop
The official FIA WEC simulation is currently discounted by 44% at select retailers.
Max vs 100 Karting Event
Max Verstappen will attempt to overtake 100 drivers from the back of the grid at Silverstone on September 16.
Sim-to-Track transition
Jayden Harrison highlights the path from simulation to competing at the Red Bull Ring.
Star Wars Zero Company PC Guide
New optimization settings are available to mitigate frame drops in cutscenes.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds update
The "Axel Content Drop" is now available with new playable content.
Moza MotoGP Handlebar Controller
A new licensed motorcycle controller featuring authentic brake/clutch levers and twist-grip throttle.
MOZA Racing Lab AI Coach
A new system using wheelbase and pedal haptics to physically teach optimal steering and braking lines.
Ford Hypercar Testing
Long-distance testing has begun at Circuit Paul Ricard for the new Ford Hypercar program.
Max Verstappen 'Max vs 100'
The F1 champion will compete in a massive 100-driver karting challenge at Silverstone on September 16th.
TGR Philippines Esports GT Championship
Toyota has launched its 2026 season with qualifiers starting this August.
iRacing Console Expansion
iRacing has officially launched a new version of its simulation for gaming consoles.
Assetto Corsa EVO V0.9 content
The latest build adds three new cars and mandatory online pit stops.
SimXPro at SimRacing Expo
The Dutch cockpit specialist will exhibit at the Frankfurt expo from October 16-18.
Assetto Corsa EVO V0.9 Features
Beyond cars and tyres, the update adds online leaderboards and significant stability improvements.
Moza reveals major licensed hardware lineup
New licensed steering wheels from Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford were showcased at Gamescom 2026.
Thrustmaster SimTask Truck-40
A new 40cm trucking wheel add-on kit is scheduled for release in October.
McLaren's Wheel Secret
Technical analysis suggests new front-wheel rims were a key factor in McLaren's recent Zandvoort success.
Max vs 100 Karting Event
Max Verstappen will compete in a massive 100-driver kart race at Silverstone on September 16.
AMD Zen 6 for AM5
AMD confirmed Olympic-Ridge CPUs and Medusa APUs will maintain compatibility with the AM5 socket.
Moza Licensed Steering Wheels
New official wheels from Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and Ford were showcased at Gamescom 2026.
Lenovo Legion Gaming Monitors
New 27-inch displays featuring 4K-Dual-Hz and WQHD options are coming next year.
Differenzial-Controversy
Technical scrutiny is mounting over alleged illegal ramp angle advantages in recent competition.
Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access continues
Kunos Simulazioni confirmed that V0.9 is not the final build before the full release.
Project Motor Racing V8 Power Pack
Launching September 15, adding nine new cars and the Road Atlanta circuit.
F1 Sim Racing India Open
The inaugural event will be hosted in Nagaland as part of the Tech X Gaming Expo on August 28-29.
Assetto Corsa EVO V0.9 Update
The latest Early Access build introduces mandatory pit stops, a new slick tyre model, and three new cars.
Evolution of F1 software
Red Bull's head of IT details the massive shift in software tools and data analysis over the last two decades.
Porsche 911 Challenge
Porsche has launched a new entry-level GT3-based racer to replace the Cayman GT4 Clubsport.
Cerebras CS-4
The new Wafer-Scale Engine focuses on significantly increasing inference performance.
iRacing Content Milestone
A community spotlight highlights the current scale of the platform with over 150 tracks and 180 vehicles.
OpenAI unveils "Jalapeño" AI Chip
The company has revealed its first proprietary silicon to reduce reliance on external hardware providers.
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction
A new transformer-based model aims to provide better temporal stability in AI rendering.
Nvidia RTX Spark
A new Notebook-SoC platform launching this autumn to compete with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
SpaceX AI1 Space Data Centers
Plans for orbital compute centers with 150 kW solar power and terabit connectivity.
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Michelin WEC Partnership
Michelin will remain the exclusive Hypercar and LMGT3 tyre supplier until the end of 2032.
Apple M6 and M5 Ultra SoCs
New chips for Mac mini and Mac Studio provide a performance boost for high-end workstations.
Titan Army P276MX Ultra
A high-end monitor featuring 5K-Dual-Hz, HDR 1400, and 2,304 Mini-LED zones.
Intel Foundry Shift
Intel is moving away from EMIB for CPUs to focus on its foundry business with Wildcat Lake and Diamond Rapids.