This Week in iRacing
The official guide for daily and hourly racing events from October 6th to 12th.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-10-05
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
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eNASCAR College iRacing Series
Time Attack results are in for the Queen City Crown at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
GT7 Major Release
A new $749.99 Gran Turismo 7 release is confirmed for December 2026.
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NASCAR 26 Gameplay Trailer
Official footage reveals the most authentic NASCAR racing experience across all four national series.
Valve Steam Frame VR Setup
A guide outlines 10 essential steps for optimizing the new headset, including IPD lens wheel adjustment.
iRacing DTM at Hockenheim
The iRacing DTM Series is bringing the German championship action to the Hockenheimring this week.
Stages Smart Bike
A new, lighter smart bike featuring a belt drive and high inertia flywheel.
Porsche Esports Supercup
Florian Lebigre and Mitchell deJong secured wins during a rain-affected event at Suzuka.
Teardown Rally Mode
The destruction simulator is adding a free multiplayer rally racing update.
NASCAR 26 Review
iRacing Studios' new stock car simulator is praised for its accuracy and appeal to European enthusiasts.
Nacon Revolution 5
The first officially licensed PS5 controller with a built-in screen for quick setting changes.
WEC Fuji Strategy
Toyota's victory at Fuji was attributed to a high-risk "short fill" fuel strategy coordinated with a photographer.
NASCAR 26 Review
iRacing Studios' new stock car simulator is receiving high praise for its accessibility to European enthusiasts.
Xbox Charts
NASCAR 26 is charting surprisingly high among new games on Xbox for October.
Thrustmaster GT World Series Partnership
Thrustmaster expands its relationship with Polyphony Digital, becoming an official series partner.
IMSA GTD Pro Title
Paul Miller Racing wins the GTD Pro title, though the team's future in the series remains uncertain.
Windows 11 26H2 Gaming Optimization
New guides are available for optimizing the latest Windows build for lower latency and higher FPS.
MOZA MotoGP Handlebar Set
An officially licensed MotoGP sim handlebar is targeting a December 2026 launch.
TGR PH Esports GT Finals
The National Finals for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines championship will be held at the SMX Convention Center.
NASCAR 26 Monetization Concerns
Steam Season Pass listings suggest a controversial DLC strategy for the October update.
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Playseat Anniversary
The company celebrates 30 years of pioneering the racing cockpit category.
OpenAI releases GPT-6 Usage Guide
The new guide introduces "Budget Caps" as a critical feature for managing AI agents.
MOZA Truck Driving Simulator
MOZA is introducing a specialized simulator focused on heavy truck driving.
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IMSA Championship
CrowdStrike secured the Petit Le Mans win and the IMSA title via a successful slick-tire gamble in the rain.
CrowdStrike wins Petit Le Mans
A successful slick-tire gamble in the rain secured both the race win and the IMSA championship.
Assetto Corsa Evo 0.10 leak
Reports suggest the upcoming version will feature an open-world environment.
Capcom's REX Project
Integration of AI into the RE Engine to automate coding, testing, and debugging.
Ceramic bearings for Direct Drive
Technical analysis suggests that using ceramic bearings in DD systems can sharpen force feedback precision.
The Westcoast Drive
A new lowrider simulator focusing on 1960s American car culture.
Project Motor Racing V8 Power Pack
A new DLC for PC that significantly expands the vehicle roster and improves overall game stability.
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McLaren x Logitech Sim Bundle
A new F1-inspired entry-level setup featuring direct drive and load-cell braking for $900.
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McLaren & Logitech F1 Bundle
A complete F1-inspired sim setup featuring direct drive and load-cell braking is available for $900.
Google launches Gemini 4 Argon
The new top-tier AI aims to compete with GPT-6 Astra, though it currently shows a 15% hallucination rate.
Elfyn Evans crowned WRC Champion
Evans secures the 2026 World Rally Championship title after a tense finale in Italy.
Driving Test Simulator
A new skill-based simulation focusing on precise driving tests and scenarios.
Gemini 4 Argon pricing revealed
Google has priced the new model at $2 per million input tokens.
Build and Drive Racing announced
A new VR-compatible title focusing on custom machine construction.
Subaru STI revival rumors
Potential return of an affordable manual AWD hot hatch to compete with VW.
Max Verstappen wins Sepang
Verstappen takes his first victory of the 2026 F1 season in a chaotic, rain-affected race in Malaysia.
DTM Title race narrows
Six drivers remain in contention for the 2026 DTM championship heading into the Hockenheim finale.
Local LLM Server Monitoring
A new implementation pairing local LLMs with Proxmox servers is being positioned as an alternative to Uptime Kuma.
Linux workarounds for Fujitsu MONAKA
New patches are appearing to address CPU bugs in the MONAKA architecture.
Mustang Dark Horse SC
A high-performance alternative to the GTD, offering 795 HP and track-ready grip at a lower price point.
OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra
The October launch is cancelled after the model failed to meet internal honesty and autonomy standards.
Marc Marquez wins Motegi
Marquez defeats Jorge Martin in Japan, closing the MotoGP championship gap to just two points.
TypeSafe AI introduces Jev
A new "System One" decision model that prioritizes typed, calibrated answers over standard text generation.
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New Bandimere Speedway track
Local authorities have approved zoning for a new race track northeast of Denver.
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FIFA Heroes announced for 2026
A new arcade-style successor to the FIFA series developed by Solace.
Winward Racing secures 3rd GTD Title
The team achieves an incredible accolade with three consecutive IMSA championships.
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Thrustmaster T-GT III announced
A new direct-axial drive wheel for GT7 featuring 10 Nm peak torque and load-cell pedals.
GT World Series Nations Cup
Miyazono wins the Singapore round following a controversial final-lap incident.
GT7 Spec IV car roster
A list of 12 expected cars for the Spec IV update is being compiled as announcements arrive.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1
The update releases October 15th and includes the Ferrari F355.
GT World Series Manufacturers Cup
Daniel Solis secures his first individual win in Singapore for Subaru.
Thrustmaster T-GT III unveiled
A new officially licensed Gran Turismo 7 wheel is launched alongside a World Series partnership.
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Ubisoft Connect Steam integration
A new tool allows users to bypass double logins for single-player offline games.