This Week in iRacing
The guide for October 13th to 19th outlines the upcoming schedule and available series.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-10-12
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
RaceRoom teases classic Mini and Abarth
New historic cars are joining the NSU TTS, with more details expected at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt.
Toyota Asia Esports Finals
Three Filipino sim racers have earned slots for the Gazoo Racing Asia GT finals.
eNASCAR Finale at Homestead-Miami
The 2026 Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series concludes with a 100-lap live event.
eNASCAR Title Winner to be Crowned
The championship finale will take place at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Le Mans Ultimate media update
New official game footage and images have been released for the WEC sim.
Rennsport teases Lamborghini SC63
The LMDh Hypercar is expected as part of a new content pack to be revealed at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt.
eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship
The 2026 title winner will be crowned at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Alpine-Geely WEC deal in jeopardy
The potential acquisition of Alpine's WEC program by Geely may fail, leaving Signatech's future uncertain.
Porsche Esports Supercup drama at Interlagos
The World Championship points battle intensified with a physical clash between Warren and Sánchez.
United Autosports wins ELMS
A dramatic final round in Portimao secures the 2026 overall title for the team.
Professional Sim Training Centers
A new facility in Portland is providing drivers access to professional-grade training technology.
Sim-to-Real skill transfer analysis
A new study examines whether skills developed in simulators actually translate to real-world lap times.
New professional sim center in Portland
A facility has opened providing drivers access to high-end training technology used by pros.
Sim training for pros
Analysis on how professional drivers are utilizing high-end simulation centers to prepare for real-world racing.
IGTC Indianapolis Results
Maxime Martin secures the driver's championship, while Porsche takes the manufacturer title.
Sim-to-real skill transfer
A study examining whether skills developed in simulators translate effectively to real-world track performance.
Sim training for pros
An analysis of how high-end simulation centers are being used to train professional racing drivers.
F1 Singapore TV Ratings
Sky reports a nearly 12% increase in viewership compared to 2025.
iRacing Indy 8 Hour Special Event
A major endurance event presented by PC’s by THOMAS is scheduled for this week.
PS5 Wheel Rankings 2026
Market overview highlights the Logitech G923 for value and various Direct Drive options for high-end users.
Porsche Mission S concept
Porsche has teased a new mid-engine supercar concept ahead of its full reveal in October.
Mercedes Malaysia Update Analysis
Toto Wolff notes a very narrow setup window for the new updates heading into Austin.
Porsche Esports Supercup Drama
Title rivals collided in the penultimate round of the 2026 season, sparking controversy.
George Russell concedes title race
The Mercedes driver has shifted focus from the championship to resolving technical issues.
Peugeot E-T16 Concept
The 816hp electric concept celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 205 T16.
iRacing testing Road Course Start Zones
The platform is preparing the return of start zones and multiclass pace cars with revised instructions.
Kimi Antonelli podium in Singapore
The rookie capitalized on a battle between Norris and Hamilton to secure third.
Alienware AW3426DW review
The new ultrawide features a 280Hz Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel with improved text clarity.
Air Combat Legends
A new indie project aiming to revive 1990s-style flight simulation.
iRacing Indy 8 Hour Special Event
A major open-wheel endurance event is scheduled for October 12th.
Budget VR guide for 2026
Analysis of the best entry-level VR options under $400, including the Quest 3S and PSVR2.
Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso Concept
A new electrified 2+2 concept showcasing the brand's future direction.
Assetto Corsa EVO 0.10 Freeroam
Kunos has revealed plans for a new freeroam mode set in the Eifel region.
Peugeot E-T16 Concept
A wild 816hp electric concept celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 205 T16.
URS1 v0.9.9b Update
The new version introduces a First Weekend Guide and a detailed Engineering Debrief section.
Zulauf and Hirsiger take ADAC GT Masters title
The Lamborghini duo were crowned 2026 champions after a victory in the final race.
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RTX 5090 overheating fix
A community member shared a hardware modification to solve 12VHPWR connector overheating on the high-end GPU.
Thomas Preining wins 2026 DTM Championship
The Manthey-Porsche pilot secured his second title following the Hockenheim finale.
SIMRIG launches Active Harness Feedback
The new Belt Module adds 30 kg of active feedback to the driver's harness for increased immersion.
Assetto Corsa EVO F1 Mods
New 2026, 2006, and 1994 grid mods are now available for the latest title.
Project Rally One WRC 2027
Sebastien Loeb has begun testing the new car developed for the 2027 WRC regulations.
Revosim releases Aston Martin F1 wheel kit
A budget-friendly kit priced at 130€ to customize the look of existing wheels.
Truck Simulator Big Rigs
new footage reveals a detailed open-world environment for American trucking.
PixaRacer merges RC cars with sim rigs
The company will demonstrate technology allowing users to drive real RC cars from a sim rig at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt.
LMP2 rookie tests at Portimao
Doriane Pin set the quickest overall time during the European Le Mans Series post-season test.
Stradale Racing Simulator claims high fidelity
A new sim focusing on realistic physics, including accurate aerodynamic drag and tire cohesion.
Forza Horizon 6 arrives on PS5
The game launches January 26, 2027, with five days of early access for premium buyers.
RaceRoom adds Glasbachrennen hill climb
A new track has been created for the final of the FIA Esports European Hill Climb Cup.
007 First Light driving physics
IO Interactive discusses the balance between arcade and sim for the Aston Martin Valhalla missions.
Apple Event 2026
Apple is expected to announce its first foldable device on September 9th.