CrowdStrike wins Petit Le Mans
A successful slick-tyre gamble in the rain secured both the race win and the IMSA championship.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-10-04
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
Ceramic Bearings for Direct Drive
Technical research suggests ceramic bearings can sharpen Force Feedback precision in DD systems.
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McLaren x Logitech F1 Bundle
A complete sim setup including direct drive and load-cell braking for $900.
Project Motor Racing V8 DLC
The V8 Power Pack is now available on PC, bringing significant content additions to the title.
JBL Bolide Party Speaker
A new 1,500-watt speaker with XLR inputs, suitable for high-volume sim rig audio setups.
Build and Drive Racing
A new VR-compatible title focusing on custom vehicle construction and racing.
DTM Championship Finale
Six drivers remain in contention for the 2026 title at Hockenheim.
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Linux Fujitsu MONAKA Fixes
Workarounds are being implemented for CPU bugs affecting high-performance Linux systems.
Mustang Dark Horse SC
A high-performance alternative to the GTD, offering 795 HP and RWD at a fraction of the cost.
Assetto Corsa Evo 0.10
A new version of AC Evo is teased, featuring an open-world environment.
Porsche wins IMSA Petit Le Mans 2026
A significant victory for Porsche in the GTP class amidst GTD Pro controversies.
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FIFA Heroes announced as EA successor
A new arcade-style official FIFA game developed by Solace is slated for 2026.
NASCAR 26 Review
Early impressions of the latest console release under new management.
Winward Racing GTD Title
Winward celebrates its third consecutive IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD title.
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Bandimere Speedway expansion
Hudson Town Council approves zoning for a new race track northeast of Denver.
Logitech G PLAY 2026 reveals 15 new products
The event showcases new sim racing hardware and updated GHUB software.
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Thrustmaster announces T-GT III
A new direct-axial drive wheel for GT7 featuring 10 Nm peak torque and load-cell pedals.
Caterham Academy & 420R join iRacing
The lightweight sports cars arrive with high-fidelity 3D scans and real-world telemetry.
Caterham Academy & 420R join iRacing
The iconic lightweight sports cars are now officially available on the platform.
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Intel Arc G3 Processors
New hardware updates mentioned alongside Ubisoft's Steam integration tools.
The Westcoast Drive: Lowrider Simulator
A new niche simulator focusing on 1960s American lowrider culture and customization.
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Petit Le Mans 2026 streaming
Details on how to watch the IMSA endurance race live.
Gran Turismo 7 adds new cars
New vehicle content unveiled during the World Series 2026 Round 3 in Singapore.
GT7 October Update
Xiaomi unveils the Vision Gran Turismo hypercar and the Spec IV Part 1 update.
GT World Series Nations Cup
Miyazono wins a controversial final lap in the Singapore round.
T-GT III Direct Drive details
The new GT7-licensed wheel introduces Direct Axial Drive and upgraded load cell pedals.
GTWC Sprint Title
Lionspeed-Porsche claims the title early during a rainy weekend in Barcelona.
Red Bull's sudden resurgence in Sepang
Max Verstappen takes pole as Red Bull regains dominant form.
Thrustmaster x Gran Turismo Partnership
Thrustmaster is now an Official Partner of the Gran Turismo World Series.
T-GT III Technical Specs
The new wheel features 5 Nm constant torque and native load-cell pedal integration.
McLaren Power Unit issues
Lando Norris continues to face reliability problems with the MCL40 engine.
GT7 Spec IV car list updated
A total of 12 new vehicles are expected in the upcoming Spec IV update.
GT7 Spec IV Part 1 arrives Oct 15
The update introduces several new cars, including the Ferrari F355.
Thrustmaster unveils T-GT III
A new officially licensed Gran Turismo 7 wheel bundle featuring Direct Axial Drive technology.
T-GT III Load-Cell Integration
The bundle is the first to natively integrate load-cell pedals for the PS5 ecosystem.
Thrustmaster T-GT III for PS5
The new wheel bundle is designed to align with the vision of GT creator Kazunori Yamauchi.
Thrustmaster T-GT III Pricing
The new PS5-centric bundle is positioned at a $750 price point.
Mercedes W17 update struggles
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell struggle in qualifying despite a major update package.
GT World Series: Subaru victory
Daniel Solis secures his first individual win in the Manufacturers Cup in Singapore.
October Sim Racing Prize Pool
Various competitions are active this month, including over $100k in Logitech hardware.
Corsair iCUE integrates Fanatec
A new beta app brings Fanatec hardware into the unified Corsair/Elgato ecosystem.
Linux 7.3 improves VelocityOne support
The new kernel version provides better compatibility for the high-end Turtle Beach wheel.
F1 Miami GP ownership shift
US billionaire Stephen Ross plans to sell a 20% stake in the Miami Grand Prix to Otro Capital.
NASCAR 26 receives bug-fix patch
Latest updates address Career Mode and ARCA driver rating issues.
visionOS 27 opens to 3rd party controllers
Apple's update allows external motion controllers and expands simulation software support.
GRIP 2: Combat Racing Evolved demo
The renamed title launches a playable demo featuring a level editor.
Assetto Corsa EVO at SimRacing Expo
Kunos will showcase both AC EVO and AC Rally in Frankfurt this month.
Porsche Esports Supercup heads to Suzuka
Race #3 of the World Championship Series takes place this Saturday.
2026 Porsche Esports Challenge returns
The competition kicks off this month with prizes at the Silverstone Experience Centre.
Racecar Engineering Nov Issue
Technical deep-dives on F1 2027, WEC strategy, and Gen4 tyre development.
October Sim Racing Outlook
A preview of the month's releases and a potentially major sim racing update.
Driving Test Simulator
New footage showcases skill-based scenarios and precise driving challenges.