This Week in iRacing
The schedule for October 20th to 26th is now available for members.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-10-19
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
Assetto Corsa Rally development
Game Director Irvin Zonca provides insights into the progress of the rally-focused spin-off.
NASCAR 26 review
Early feedback suggests the new title brings an iRacing-level experience to consoles.
AI integration in F1 gaming
Debate emerges on whether the next F1 game should replicate the 2026 regulations' shift toward AI-controlled elements.
Alpine Sim Racing Series returns to RaceRoom
The series moves back to RaceRoom from Assetto Corsa, featuring a GT4 test drive prize.
RaceRoom Historic Update 2026
A major update on October 20th will overhaul the user interface and force feedback.
BeamNG.drive launches on PS5
The physics-heavy simulator officially arrives on console today, October 19th.
BeamNG releases on PS5
The physics-heavy title officially launches on console today, October 19th.
SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2027
The event is confirmed to return in September 2027.
BeamNG V0.40 update
A crucial update is arriving alongside the console port featuring three key new features.
PXN launches ETS2 dedicated wheel
The Chinese manufacturer has released a wheel specifically tailored for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
SimRacing Expo Frankfurt record
The 2026 event attracted over 29,000 visitors.
SDS iRacing League results
Ricardo Michalewski takes victory in a chaotic, rain-affected race at Interlagos.
Sim racing as a bridge to real racing
Johann Ricci Bernardo discusses the efficacy of simulators in developing real-world racing talent.
Driveclub PC native port
A fan-made "Recomp" project now allows the PS4 exclusive to run natively on Windows.
WEC changes LMGT3 points structure
The FIA World Endurance Championship will now combine points from both car entries for the teams' championship.
FIA & Track Titan Partnership
The FIA is providing AI-powered coaching tools and subscriptions to national sim racing programs.
Tommi Hallman wins FIA Esports Rally European Shootout
Hallman secures a spot in the live finals in Shanghai.
DLSS features enabled for AMD GPUs
A fan-made mod allows Radeon owners to use nearly every DLSS feature.
Porsche Coanda retains Rennsport R1 title
The team wins the LAN final at SimRacing Expo despite a chaotic first lap.
RTX VBIOS modification tools
New tools allow users to edit and load modified VBIOS on RTX 30, 40, and 50-series GPUs without flashing.
Driveclub native PC port
Modders have successfully brought the PS4 exclusive to Windows with 4K and unlocked FPS support.
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On-prem Enterprise AI growth
Tech firms are developing smaller, locally hosted AI systems for SMEs to avoid cloud dependency.
Trak Racer expanding into wheels/pedals
The company plans to enter the budget wheel market in 2027 using Fanatec-based equipment.
AI disrupts game decompilation community
The decomp.dev hub closes as AI tools render traditional community decompilation obsolete.
Porsche LMGT3 Victory
Manthey ends Porsche's win drought with a conclusive victory in Barcelona.
WEC Barcelona 2026
Toyota secures the manufacturer title with a dominant double victory.
Claude Opus 5.5 vs GPT-6 Astra
New benchmark data compares the latest frontier models from Anthropic and Google.
RECARO enters sim racing with Manthey
The brand showcases Podium CF and Pole Position seats specifically for sim rigs.
Fanatec Red Bull Formula Cockpit
A new ClubSport Formula Cockpit with an official Red Bull Racing edition is confirmed for 2027.
Asetek launches DD10 Direct Drive base
A new 10 Nm base (upgradable to 14 Nm) for PC/Xbox arriving October 27th for €499.
SimWorks Studios PC-12
A native Pilatus PC-12 for MSFS 2024 is scheduled for release on October 30th.
Porsche Esports Supercup drama at Interlagos
A collision between DeJong and Job leaves the title fight open for the Monza finale.
SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2026
The event continues to be a hub for industry exhibitors and hardware reveals.
GTWC Portimao
GetSpeed-AMG takes its first overall win as Max Verstappen makes a massive 15-position recovery.
WEC 2027 Outlook
Early updates emerge regarding manufacturers and the nine-race calendar for the 2027 season.
Genesis WEC Debut
The newcomer claims its first-ever pole position in the LMGT3 Hyperpole at Barcelona.
Assetto Corsa EVO roadmap revealed
Marco Massarutto discusses the future of the title, including free-roam, progression, and competitive racing.
Steven Wilson wins eNASCAR title
Wilson secures his third Coca-Cola iRacing Championship and a $100,000 prize.
Le Mans Ultimate media update
New official game footage and images released for the WEC/Le Mans official sim.
BeamNG.drive arrives on PS5
The console port launches October 19th with a budget-friendly price point.