iRacing Mazda MX-5 Refresh for Season 4
the free car receives major updates to physics, tyres, suspension, aero, and visuals.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-09-06
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
Trak Racer Availability
Updated regional stock, pricing, and shipping estimates for the TR5 and Alpine TRA Hybrid rigs.
Thank You Bus Driver
Double Fine announces a comedy bus-driving simulator as its first post-Xbox project.
iRacing brings back "Fun" series
unofficial series return for Week 13 based on community requests.
MotoGP Tire Color System
Starting in 2027, Pirelli will introduce a color-coded tire system similar to Formula 1.
Feature Race results
Nikola Tsolov maintains the championship lead heading into Madrid.
Adelaide MotoGP Street Circuit
Computer animations of the proposed 2027 street circuit have been revealed to riders.
Assetto Corsa EVO at IFA Berlin
The title is being showcased at IFA with a new Early Access update to version 0.9.1.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Update
two free updates in October and December will bring new cars, tracks, and features.
TDU Solar Crown Season 7 details
the update brings new live events, challenges, and general improvements.
GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro AI PC
features the Ryzen AI Max+ 495 and 192 GB of RAM.
DLSS 5 for Sim Racing
community mods and tools are bringing the new AI filter to various sim titles.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Car List
a full list of confirmed cars for the October and December 2026 updates is available.
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NASCAR 26 Dev Diary
The third installment focuses on career mode and graphical improvements.
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WEC Austin Hyperpole results
Ferrari takes pole over Cadillac in a session where the top four were separated by just 0.050s.
Ferrari takes pole at WEC Austin
Ferrari edged out Cadillac by a thousandth of a second in a hyper-competitive Hyperpole session.
PCG Garage: Damage Models
an analysis of the technical challenges and licensing hurdles in implementing realistic crash physics.
PCG Garage: Physics vs. Image
a look at why some developers prioritize brand image over realistic damage simulation.
Moza R5 Pro Bundle
a new entry-level bundle is launching for sim racing beginners.
WEC Austin 2026 Hyperpole
Ferrari and Cadillac finished nearly identical in a tight qualifying session.
Aston Martin Valkyrie fastest in WEC practice
the No. 007 car topped the Hypercar pack in the final Lone Star Le Mans practice.
The Westcoast Drive
A new lowrider simulator focusing on 1960s American car culture.
Ford Le Mans Hypercar completes 1,000km test
the manufacturer's return to top-tier endurance racing moves from simulation to physical track testing at Paul Ricard.
NASCAR 26 Dev Diary #3
details on the revamped career mode and standalone Chase mode ahead of the September launch.
Ford Le Mans Hypercar completes 1,000km test
the manufacturer's return to top-tier endurance racing moves from simulation to real-world track testing.
Ford Hypercar track testing at Paul Ricard
detailed reports confirm the 1,000km milestone was achieved at the French circuit.
iRacing Week 13 introduces new features
the update focuses on community learning and new racing formats.
IndyCar updates licensing standards
the series now implements stricter benchmarks, prioritizing success in Indy NXT for licensure.
Xbox Cloud Gaming limits
Microsoft is introducing monthly hour caps for Ultimate, Premium, and Essential tiers starting November.
Formula 2 unveils 2027-29 car
the new generation of F2 machinery was revealed at Monza to serve as the next proving ground for F1.
Formula 2 next-gen car
the new generation of F2 machinery was launched at Monza.
AI boom drives motherboard prices up
ongoing memory shortages are causing price spikes across core PC components.
Assetto Corsa Rally 0.6 car reveal
confirmation of three new rally vehicles joining the simulation.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush launch details
the game will feature a massive vehicle count and a built-in track editor.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush DLC
Ferrari-style islands and additional vehicles are planned as post-launch add-ons.
ETS2 & ATS Open Beta V1.61
the latest version of the truck simulators is now available for community testing.
ATS South Dakota DLC
a release date and teaser video have been published for the new regional expansion.
September Sim Racing Prize Competitions
a roundup of upcoming events offering cash, hardware, and real-world car prizes.
MOZA R16 Ultra EU availability
the wheelbase is listed at €549 with dispatch expected in mid-September.
Fanatec GT DD Pro Hotfix
App v1.5.4.1 addresses FFB loss and oscillations for GT7 1.71.
IndyCar IR-28 chassis test
the new 2028 chassis is scheduled for its first official oval laps at Indianapolis.
Nvidia confirms DLSS 5 accessibility
the AI-driven filter is not limited to the new RTX 50 series.
iRacing Season 3 Week 13 schedule released
new weeklong championships and content are now available for the current season.
Assetto Corsa Rally V0.6 trailer
the upcoming build teases the Audi Quattro, Peugeot 206 WRC, and VW Polo R5.
Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Performance
the Geekom GeekBook X16 Pro showcases increased AI compute power at IFA.
Lenovo ThinkVision P27UL-40
a new business monitor featuring Inkjet-Printing-OLED and 4K120 support.
Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship
the global series begins September 19th with 32 qualified drivers.
AMD unveils Threadripper Halo Station
a high-end AI workstation featuring 96 cores and MI350P accelerators.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Season 7
a Japanese car-themed update adding six new vehicles arrives September 2nd.
IndyCar IR-28 gearbox specs
technical details emerge regarding the new Xtrac spec gearbox for the 2028 chassis.
OpenAI releases GPT-6 Astra
the company's most powerful model to date arrives following Anthropic's latest generation.
TRYX Holo 360 Review
a new AiO cooler featuring a holographic display pump head for PC setups.
Google expands Gemini 3.8 Flash
new models are being released in rapid succession to handle complex tasks.
Enterprise AI spending trends
30% of corporate AI budgets are currently focused on operational efficiency.
DLSS 5 support for RTX 40-series
Nvidia confirms the AI filter will be backward compatible with older GPUs.