NASCAR 26 Career Mode details
a new diary entry reveals a revamped career mode and a standalone Chase mode.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-09-05
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
Ford Le Mans Hypercar testing
the new 800-HP prototype has completed its first 1,000-km real-world test.
NASCAR 26 Career Mode details
the latest Dev Diary outlines a revamped career mode and a standalone Chase mode.
Ford's Le Mans hypercar completes 1,000-km test
the 800-HP machine has moved from simulation to real-world endurance testing.
NASCAR 26 Career Mode
Dev Diary #3 outlines a revamped career mode and a standalone Chase mode.
iRacing Week 13 Features
New formats and features are being introduced for the current season's final stretch.
Formula 2 2027 Car
the new chassis moves closer to F1 aesthetics and introduces an on-board starter.
Mainboard price surge
the ongoing AI boom is driving up costs for components with integrated memory.
F1 2026 Power Unit Impact
Analysis suggests the new power units may significantly alter the performance profile of Monza.
ETS2 & ATS V1.61 Open Beta
The latest beta build is now available for testing across both truck simulators.
BMW cuts 8,000 EV jobs
A strategic shift as Hyundai and Kia see record US sales via hybrid growth.
September Prize Competitions
Overview of current sim racing contests offering cash, hardware, and real vehicles.
IndyCar IR-28 Chassis Test
The new 2028 chassis will undergo its first oval tests at Indianapolis.
iRacing Season 3 Week 13 & Season 4 Preview
New content includes the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Caterhams, and Gen 4 Grand National.
Porsche Supercup Prize Pool
The 2026 championship features a $30,000 prize pool and real-world racing pathways.
Microsoft MAI-Transcribe-2
A new voice transcription model claiming superior speed and price over Google and OpenAI.
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Kigali Motorsport Academy
Rwanda is evaluating sites for a proposed $15 million racing facility.
DLSS 5 Compatibility
NVIDIA confirms the new AI-driven filter will support older GPUs, not just the RTX 50 series.
IndyCar IR-28 Oval Testing
the new Dallara chassis will undergo its first oval track test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A2RL Autonomous Racing
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League moves to Imola to test autonomy milestones.
iRacing Week 13 Schedule
Detailed breakdown of the upcoming racing calendar and new series.
A2RL Autonomous Racing at Imola
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League moves to Imola to test autonomy milestones.
Mick Schumacher joins Meyer Shank Racing
the driver is officially confirmed for the 2027 IndyCar season.
GT7 Anniversary Content
Confirmation of 12 new cars arriving in upcoming fall updates.
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F1 Italian GP Technical Updates
nearly every team brought circuit-specific upgrades to Monza to optimize performance.
Wi-Fi 8 FRITZ!Box
The first routers supporting the Wi-Fi 8 standard are expected in 2027.
Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship
The series begins September 19th with 32 qualified drivers.
Assetto Corsa Rally V0.6 teaser
New trailer showcases the Audi Quattro, Peugeot 206 WRC, and VW Polo GTI R5.
Sim Racing for Veterans
a Harrisburg nonprofit is using simulators to treat PTSD and brain injuries.
Geekom GeekBook X16 Pro
New laptop featuring the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 for enhanced AI performance.
Lenovo ThinkVision P27UL-40
a new business monitor featuring Inkjet-Printing-OLED and True Black 500.
Lando Norris starts racing team
the F1 driver is launching a team and talent program to support young drivers.
NASCAR 26 Dev Diary
iRacing Studios reveals new details regarding the career mode and dynamic tracks.
2026 Sim Racing Outlook
A look at remaining major releases including NASCAR 26, GT7 Spec IV, and iRacing Season 4.
AMD Threadripper Halo Station
A new AI workstation featuring 96 cores and MI350P accelerators.
TDU Solar Crown Season 7
A Japanese-themed update adding six new vehicles arrives September 2nd.
Norris Family Ventures
Lando Norris is expanding his brand into simulation and electric racing businesses.
New IndyCar IR-28 Gearbox
the chassis concept features a new spec gearbox developed by Xtrac.
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra
The new flagship model follows the release of Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos.
Verstappen Racing focus
Max Verstappen rejects F2/F3 ventures to focus on GT and sim racing.
TRYX Holo 360 AIO
A new liquid cooler featuring a holographic display pump head for PCs.
Google Gemini 3.8 Flash
A new model designed for complex tasks released as part of the Gemini-3 family.
Enterprise AI Spending Shift
Companies are allocating 30% of AI budgets specifically toward operational efficiency.
DLSS 5 supports RTX 40-series
Nvidia confirms the AI-driven filter is not limited to the new RTX 50 GPUs.
GT7 Spec IV: Autumn Ring and Sugo return
The major update brings back the Autumn Ring after 13 years, adds Sportsland Sugo, and 12 new cars.
Tri Nations Esports Cup
South Africa, Australia, and the UK compete for the crown starting September 6.
Intel Nova Lake-S Leak
Next-gen gaming CPUs are purportedly on track for a Q1 2027 release.
Nvidia RTX Spark details
Hardware specifications and launch timelines for the Spark platform were revealed at IFA.
Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra
A 1.6-liter PC equipped with Ryzen AI Max+ Pro for local AI deployment.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n
New notebook integrating RTX Spark with up to 128 GB of Unified Memory.
GT7 'Spec IV' Update
The major update brings back the Autumn Ring, adds Sportsland Sugo, and introduces 12 new cars.
RTX 50-series price hikes
ASUS and Galax are increasing prices for the latest generation of GPUs.
NASCAR 26 Dev Diary
Developers outline upcoming improvements to the paint booth and drafting mechanics.
Nvidia acquires Hugging Face
The AI platform was acquired for approximately 12.9 billion US dollars.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 V1.61 Beta
New build adds proximity exploration, Coaches mode map changes, and trailer updates.