Thermaltake expands sim ecosystem
The company showcased new immersive sim racing gear and accessible experiences at Gamescom 2026.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-08-29
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Thermaltake Gamescom Showcases
The company displayed new CAPO X and Stage 450 cases alongside updated sim racing gear.
MotoGP Handlebar Controller
A new immersive controller featuring Hall-effect sensors and native force feedback.
Moza launches MotoGP Handlebar
A new force-feedback MotoGP controller compatible with all current Moza bases was revealed at Gamescom.
Peak Sim Racing Denver
A new professional simulator center featuring 12 custom rigs is opening on South Broadway.
Random Weather Testing
iRacing begins testing per-race and per-race-day weather re-rolls in Season 4 to increase unpredictability.
Season 4 Content Bundle
iRacing's latest update is packed with vehicle and track additions alongside technical improvements.
F1 Sim Racing India Open
The TXG Expo Nagaland 2026 is drawing large crowds for its time trial competitions.
iiyama Racing Displays
iiyama debuts a 280 Hz OLED and a 49-inch panorama monitor at Gamescom.
eNASCAR iRacing Playoffs
The 2026 Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series Playoffs begin Tuesday at Michigan Int'l Speedway.
iRacing Career Mode content free
All existing iRacing content will be available in the upcoming career mode at no additional cost.
iRacing confirms Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar
The AMR-LMH and two Caterham models are set to debut in Season 4 2026.
iRacing Career Mode nearly ready
The long-awaited mode will not require additional car or track purchases.
IndyCar Colombia Rumors
Confusion persists over a proposed 2028 city race in Colombia that the series has not officially confirmed.
Genesis Magma Le Mans Debut
Genesis aims to prove its summer development during its North American WEC debut.
iRacing Season 4 Development Update
August updates detail new cars, rebuilt tracks, physics upgrades, and Career Mode progress.
iiyama 49-inch Panorama
The G-Master Gold Phoenix ultrawide was a primary highlight of the iiyama Gamescom booth.
iRacing August 2026 Update
general development overview following a busy summer of motorsports.
MOZA MotoGP Handlebar Specs
The new peripheral features Direct Drive compatibility, RGB controls, and Pit House support.
WEC Cost Cap debate
Toyota and Porsche technical chiefs highlight the difficulty of implementing a budget cap over BoP.
Porsche 911 Challenge 2027
A new $275,000 entry point for one-make racing using GT3 hardware.
iRacing Arcade Console Review
Initial impressions of the iRacing Arcade console version are positive, mirroring the PC experience.
MOZA Creator Program 2026
Applications are open for sim racing and flight sim content creators.
12h Bathurst 2027
Early team and driver interest is surging for the IGTC opener at Mount Panorama.
Fanatec "Gear Up" Sale
Discounts are available on CSL DD, Gran Turismo DD Pro, and Elite Pedals V2 until August 30.
Samsung 1,100 Hz QD-OLEDs
New high-refresh displays are in development in collaboration with major game studios.
Ford Le Mans Hypercar V8
audio reveals the transition of Ford's WEC presence from quiet EV to V8 power for 2027.
Le Mans Ultimate Footage
New official game footage and images released for the WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans sim.
NASCAR 26 driver rating edits
Players will be able to manually edit driver ratings in the upcoming title.
ASUS 560 Hz RGB-QD-OLEDs
New 24.5-inch e-sport monitors with True Black 600 are arriving in Q4 2026.
Moza Racing MotoGP Controller
Moza has released a specialized handlebar controller for motorcycle simulation.
Grid and Go at SimRacing Expo
The setup shop and coaching provider will be present in Frankfurt from October 16th-18th.
Project Motor Racing physics
lead developer Aristotelis Vasilakos claims the physics engine is competitive with the best in the industry.
Nvidia Q2 FY2026 Earnings
Record revenue of $46.7B driven by a 56% YoY increase in data center growth.
Moza launches MotoGP handlebar
An officially licensed motorcycle controller designed to bring authentic bike controls to sim racing.
ZOTAC Magnus One Ultra
A compact 11.46-liter PC featuring a full desktop RTX 5080.
Gen 4 Grand National
New details emerge regarding the implementation of the Gen 4 Grand National series.
Assetto Corsa EVO 0.9 Tyre Model
A significant rework of GT slick tyres changes grip, slip angles, and camber.
New racing IP "Clutch"
Former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown is aiming for "Game of the Year" with this new title.
Moza Hardware Hands-on
First looks at the new Mercedes, Porsche 911, and Ford Mustang GTD wheels.
Nvidia DLSS 5 Neural Rendering
Reports suggest DLSS 5 is shifting from image reconstruction to real-time neural rendering.
iiyama G-Master OLEDs
iiyama debuted a 49-inch panorama and a new OLED monitor at Gamescom.
MOZA Gamescom 2026 Lineup
New steering wheels for Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Ford were unveiled alongside the PHF pedal module.
NASCAR 26 driver rating edits
iRacing adds the ability for players to manually edit driver ratings in the console game.
2027 McLaren Trophy America
a new calendar aligns events across IMSA, WEC, F1, and IndyCar.
Fanatec partners with Goodwood
Fanatec becomes the official sim racing hardware supplier for the Goodwood Motor Circuit.
VRS at SimRacing Expo
VRS will showcase its latest hardware at the Frankfurt event in October.
Project Motor Racing grid sizes
The developers are actively working on increasing grid sizes for PS5 and Xbox.