Fenix A320 state saving add-on
A new free community tool adds persistent wear and a 207-item MEL to the Fenix aircraft.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-10-09
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
IMSA Esports Global Championship
Race #2 of the 2026 season takes place October 11th at Sebring International Raceway.
RSS releases 2026 Formula 1-style mod
Race Sim Studio has launched a new hybrid-spec car for Assetto Corsa mimicking 2026 rules.
RaceRoom to showcase historic content
New content, likely focusing on Super Touring cars, will be revealed at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt.
Lamborghini Temerario GT3 coming to iRacing
The new GT3 car is scheduled for release in December as part of the Season 1 2027 build.
BeamNG.drive at SimRacing Expo
The developers will host a live stage panel in Frankfurt on October 17.
Porsche Esports Supercup Race #4
The world championship series heads to Interlagos this Saturday.
AI Tokenization progress
New research into language models that process text letter-by-letter rather than in chunks.
Ultra-realistic sim rig showcase
Digital Trends explores a new high-end immersive setup pushing the boundaries of realism.
Ford LMDh development
Intensive testing is underway for Ford's Hypercar entry into next year's WEC.
iRacing president discusses NASCAR 26
Tony Gardner shares exciting developments regarding the upcoming NASCAR 26 title.
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Le Mans Ultimate V1.4 Patch 3
The latest update focuses on detail refinements and bug fixes.
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 physical release
The game will receive a disc version on PlayStation next year.
Forza Horizon 6 expansion
The first premium expansion is scheduled for January 21, 2027.
F1 2026 Tire Compounds
Pirelli has detailed the specific rubber mixtures for each Grand Prix of the 2026 season.
Rennsport confirms larger online grids
An update at the end of October will introduce larger private lobbies and visual upgrades.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update
The upcoming update includes the Sugo track, driven by unexpected player growth.
DTM BoP Hockenheim
Analysis of the Balance of Performance for the title decision, specifically regarding Thomas Preining's Porsche.
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Assetto Corsa Rally EA 0.6 features
Supernova Games Studios revealed new vehicles and a photo mode for the upcoming early access version.
Red Bull returns as F1 benchmark
Oscar Piastri notes Red Bull is again the "measure of all things" following Verstappen's win in Malaysia.
Christian Horner payout
Financial reports indicate Horner received over 118 million euros in severance from Red Bull.
Le Mans Ultimate footage update
New official imagery and gameplay footage have been released for the WEC/24h Le Mans sim.
AC EVO Walk Mode Implications
The introduction of a walk mode in Assetto Corsa EVO suggests significant changes to game structure.
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 delay
The port is officially pushed to January 2027 to coincide with the first major expansion.
NZXT H5 Flow RGB (2024) review
A refresh of the popular chassis designed for better gaming thermal performance.
Sim Racing Community Preservation
An analysis of how players keep abandoned simulators like Richard Burns Rally alive through mods.
NLS10 Livestream
The Nürburgring-Langstrecken-Serie finale will be available via a free livestream this Saturday.
Singapore GP Sprint debut
The event introduces a Sprint format for the first time, limiting traditional practice.
Lando Norris Power Unit updates
Changes are being implemented in Singapore to resolve reliability issues seen in Baku and Sepang.
Gamota Racing expands NLS fleet
The Slovakian team is adding a second BMW M4 GT3 Evo for the NLS10 finale.
Verstappen's Singapore curse
Red Bull looks to secure Max's first win in Singapore after strong form in Baku and Malaysia.
CONSPIT 360Hz FFB support
ARES wheelbases now support higher frequency force feedback specifically for iRacing.
eNASCAR Championship 4 finale
The top four drivers will compete in a 100-lap race at virtual Homestead-Miami.
Mercedes F1 split-spec test
Russell and Antonelli will run different W17 specifications in Singapore to validate updates.
SimRacing Expo Frankfurt world premieres
Fanatec, Simucube, and Moza are expected to reveal 12 new products.
WRC 2027 calendar expansion
The championship grows to 15 races with the return of the USA and Great Britain.
Audi Power Unit struggles
Nico Hülkenberg reports issues with power output despite recent update packages.
WEC 2027 manufacturer updates
New details emerge regarding teams and drivers for the 2027 World Endurance Championship.
eNASCAR College Series recap
Week 1 of the Queen City Crown at Charlotte saw 100 student entries.
Xbox Game Pass October changes
Nine new titles including Battlefield 6 are joining the service this month.
RTX Spark Laptops for local AI
New high-end laptops launching Oct 16 feature up to 128GB of soldered memory for AI workloads.
Assetto Corsa Evo Free Roam confirmed
Kunos affirms the racing sim will feature a 1:1 scale open world sandbox.
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MSA Esports 2026 season wrap
The series concludes its competitive year across F4, GT3, and LNR categories.
iRacing Weekly Tune-in
The official broadcast schedule for October 7th to 14th is now available.
BeamNG.drive V0.40 update
New features are arriving alongside the game's transition to PS5.
The Crew Motorfest Year 4 Pass
21 new cars have been confirmed for the upcoming content pass.
BeamNG.drive PS5 preview
Early hands-on impressions are available as the game prepares for its October 19th launch.
The Crew Motorfest Switch 2 port
Ubisoft reveals the game will target 1080p and 30fps on Nintendo's next-gen hardware.
Assetto Corsa Evo free-roam details
A recent keynote outlined eight key features of the upcoming open-world mode.