iRacing rebuilds Milwaukee Mile
The track features new 2026 laser-scan data, updated artwork, and a new Road Course.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-09-08
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Intel CPU price hikes
Reports suggest Intel will raise processor prices again, increasing gaming PC costs.
Philips Evnia 34M2C5601QA
A new 200 Hz UWQHD ultrawide gaming monitor featuring AI-Ambiglow.
Assetto Corsa Rally V0.6 update
New features include a photo mode, private lobbies, and custom liveries.
CHUWI UniBox AI495 Pro
A new compact workstation featuring 192 GB Unified Memory designed for local AI models.
SimRacing Expo Frankfurt
Thermaltake, SensitHaptics, and Nürburgring eSports will showcase hardware from October 16th-18th.
Forza Horizon 6 British Automotive update
Adds 11 new cars and a new Drift Attack mode to the game.
Forza Horizon 6 British Automotive update
Adds six new cars and a new Drift Attack mode.
Foot-steering driver targets Le Mans
A Warwickshire driver who steers with his feet aims to become the first disabled competitor at Le Mans.
Audi House of Progress Singapore
Featuring the R26 show car and sim racing experiences.
GT Summer Series 2026 Review
A technical look back at the first season's performance levels and future outlook.
A2RL Autonomous Race at Imola
UAE team Kinetiz won the first international five-car autonomous race in Europe.
Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing Talent Search
Hexagon and Red Bull have launched the 2026 Future Skills Challenge for manufacturing talent.
Minisforum UM750 Neo
A new Mini-PC utilizing the AMD Ryzen Z1 APU.
Mistral AI invests €3bn in infrastructure
The European AI leader is scaling compute to compete with OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1.
DeepSeek Gigawatt AI Cluster
Plans are underway for a massive AI data center utilizing Huawei Ascend 950DT hardware.
NASCAR 26 release confirmed
Launching this September with expanded Career Mode, cross-platform multiplayer, and dynamic tracks.
DLSS 5 mod brings photorealism to Rally sim
A leak/mod of Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology is pushing visual fidelity to near-reality levels in a rally simulation.
Intel and ASML High-NA EUV
New details on mass production of chips using High-NA EUV lithography.
iRacing Gen 4 Grand National arrives
The 600–650 hp stock car launches in Season 4 with a new official series and free access for members.
Fanatec Wheelbase Stock Update
September availability and pricing updated for CSL DD, ClubSport DD, DD+, and Podium.
Next Level Racing RC Foldable Review
Analysis of the entry-level foldable cockpit for beginners.
Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing Talent Search
A global initiative with Hexagon to find manufacturing talent via sim racing.
ARM Neoverse CSS N4
New reference platforms introduced for high-efficiency ARM server SoC development.
Forza Horizon 6 coming to PS5
Playground Games confirms the title will launch on Sony's platform this year.
Genesis Magma Racing WEC progress
The team scored its best FIA WEC result to date at Lone Star Le Mans.
Cadillac Racing P2 at COTA
Cadillac secured a podium finish after a challenging six-hour race in Texas.
Simagic TB-Neo Handbrake review
A modular handbrake designed for drift and rally rigs with high build quality.
This Week in iRacing
The weekly guide for September 8th to 14th is now available for all license levels.
El Campeonato de Canarias Sim Racing
The AVR Events competition successfully concluded its tour in the Canary Islands.
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A2RL holds first European autonomous race
Team Kinetiz won the first-ever five-car autonomous race at the Imola Circuit.
Xallas Motorsport podium at virtual Le Mans
The team secured a historic third place in the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Armless driver aims for Le Mans
Callum Smith and Harvey Phillips join Team BRIT to pursue a fully disabled team entry.
NASCAR Euro Series & ORECA
A new technical partnership to improve V8 engine dyno validation.
Creventic Endurance Series returns
The team-based endurance season kicks off at the Nürburgring.
Global Esports Games Qualifiers
iRacing qualifiers for the Los Angeles event took place over September 5-6.
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A2RL Imola Premiere
the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League held Europe's first five-car autonomous race in Italy.
Suzuka 1000 Special Event
A high-profile special event presented by PIMAX is scheduled for Suzuka.
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A2RL wins first international race
UAE’s Kinetiz took victory in Europe’s first fully autonomous multi-car race at Imola.
Asetek Initium DD10 Giveaway
iRacing Season 4 contest offers a chance to win the unreleased DD10 wheel base.
F1 25 'Macarena wing'
a sports update adds the unique wing design and latest F2 liveries.
F1 Monza Energy Management
Analysis of the Italian GP reveals a shift toward extreme slipstreaming and battery management as key performance factors.
Samsung HBM4 Production
over half of 4-nm foundry capacities are now reserved for HBM4 memory.
VRC releases Formula Alpha mod
A new Assetto Corsa mod based on the controversial 2026 F1 regulations.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Ferrari Expansion
Features eight historic cars and a themed island.
iRacing DTM Series at Sachsenring
The German road racing championship brings its action to the Sachsenring.
Moza R5 Pro Bundle Analysis
Technical review suggests a specific 43-euro pedal upgrade is essential for the bundle.
Xiaomi electric hypercar concept
A new concept created for Gran Turismo, focusing on aerodynamic efficiency.
Xiaomi Auto European Launch
Xiaomi prepares to enter the German and European EV markets in 2027.
F1 25 Update 1.25 launches
Adds F2 2026, a sports update with regulation changes, and new Simagic hardware support.
OpenAI releases GPT-6 Astra
the new frontier model is described as the company's most powerful to date.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Vehicle Pass
Adds 44 cars across 11 packs through October 2027.
Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 DTM surprise
An Audi guest start at the Sachsenring will happen despite previous cancellations.
A2RL expands to Imola
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League's third season moves beyond Yas Marina to Italy.
Ubiquiti Enterprise Campus Switch
new hardware offering 3.2 Tbit/s non-blocking throughput for data centers.
A2RL Premiere in Imola
the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League brings autonomous racing to Italy.
Simagic at SimRacing Expo
The manufacturer confirms attendance at the Frankfurt expo from October 16th-18th.
iRacing refreshes Summit Point Raceway
The track receives updated surfaces, scenery, foliage, and lighting for 2026 Season 4.
RTX 5090 power connectors melting
reports emerge of 12V-2x6 plugs failing during DLSS 5 testing.
GT7 Daily Races update
New challenges are live at Road Atlanta, Mount Panorama, and Dragon Trail Seaside.
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Ferrari wins Lone Star Le Mans
The No. 50 499P took victory after a late hydraulic failure for the leading Toyota.
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Ferrari wins Lone Star Le Mans
Ferrari AF Corse's 499P claimed a shock victory at COTA.
New IR-28 chassis enters oval testing
The new chassis will undergo its first oval workout at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week.
Forza Horizon 6 Drift Attack Guide
New details on scoring, clipping zones, and unlock requirements for drift attacks.
iRacing revives "Fun" Series
Week 13 introduces a mix of revived favorites and new unofficial series.
GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro
a new AI-PC featuring Ryzen AI Max+ 495 and 192 GB RAM.
Mick Schumacher to Meyer Shank
the driver is set to move to Meyer Shank Racing for the 2027 IndyCar season.