F1 "Madring" Safety Concerns
Drivers including Russell and Verstappen have labeled the new Madrid circuit "dangerous" and a "car killer."
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-09-11
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
DelanClip Fusion Pro review
A look at wireless head tracking as an alternative to TrackIR for racing sims.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Online multiplayer is arriving on consoles next week with a new "worst car in the world" addition.
IR-28 Speedway Validation
Initial tests at Indianapolis saw 151 laps completed with peak speeds nearly reaching 218mph.
Fanatec Podium Bentley GT3 back in stock
The specialized GT3 steering wheel is once again available for purchase.
Moza Racing PS5 wheel
A new PlayStation 5 compatible wheel set will be unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show.
Philips Evnia 34M2C8600P OLED
A new 34-inch ultrawide with True Black 500 is launching as a successor to the 2023 model.
NLS 2027 Calendar
The Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie has announced eight races for the 2027 season.
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iRacing Arcade Console
A new trailer has been released announcing the official release date for the console version.
iRacing Arcade Console Date
A new trailer has officially revealed the release date for the iRacing Arcade console version.
Le Mans Ultimate netcode fix incoming
Version 1.4 issues will be addressed in a September 15th update, followed by three online test races.
LMU Community Update
Le Mans Ultimate provides a status report on public testing and the implementation of Online Team Endurance races.
Formula Legends multiplayer
After 100k sales, online racing will be added to the title on September 18.
Automobilista 2 adds Panoz Esperante GTR-1
The classic front-engined GT car will arrive in the next free update.
NASCAR 26 Early Access
Gold Edition owners can begin racing ahead of the full release date.
NASCAR 26 Early Access
Gold Edition owners can access the title ahead of the full official release.
Oracle Red Bull Sim skills challenge
A global competition testing telemetry and logic with Fanatec rig prizes.
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NASCAR 26 Career Mode overhaul
The home screen has been redesigned with new tracking for reputation, finances, and stats.
Season 4 schedule released
Full details on the new cars, tracks, and official series for the current build are now available.
IR-28 Oval Validation
Alex Palou completed further testing to validate the new chassis' performance on ovals.
IndyCar IR-28 Oval Performance
Alex Palou has begun testing the new chassis at IMS to validate records and stability.
LMU netcode patch and stress test
Le Mans Ultimate will receive a network update on September 15, followed by a 12-hour test race with 62 cars.
Automobilista 2 licensing issues
Reiza Studios continues to struggle with F1 car branding and McLaren licensing.
Madrid "Madring" technical challenges
Drivers warn of blind corners and banking that may lead to high attrition.
Season 4 Content Highlights
The update introduces the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Gen 4 stock cars to the platform.
Season 4 content details
The update introduces the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Gen 4 stock cars, and three rebuilt tracks.
IndyCar IR-28 Testing
Alexander Rossi reports encouraging and predictable results from high-speed testing of the next-gen chassis.
Logitech G920 Deal
The wheel is currently $199 on Amazon, though it lacks TrueForce support in Forza Horizon 6.
iRacing Weekly Tune-in
Official broadcast schedules and community events are set for September 12-15.
EZDIY-FAB Alpha TS13
New monitoring hardware for the 12V-2x6 power connector to prevent cable failures.
TDU Solar Crown Update
The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is now available for direct purchase rather than as a casino prize.
RTX 5090 Price Surge
Entry-level prices for the GeForce RTX 5090 have now exceeded 5,000 Euros.
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDMSR
A new gaming monitor featuring Tandem-OLED, ELMB, and True Black 500.
CarX Rally PC Port
The mobile title is coming to Steam Early Access featuring a new stage editor.
Genesis Magma Racing
The project achieved its best WEC result to date with a seventh-place finish at COTA.
Madrid's banked turn stress test
Engineers express concern over the unusual mechanical loads caused by the new steep curve.
IMSA Resilient Racers 240
A charity sim race in iRacing will be streamed on September 12 to raise funds for children's charities.
Season 4 Content Highlights
The update introduces the Aston Martin Valkyrie and a significant UI overhaul.
AC Rally physics update
Version 0.6 introduces a thermal tire model and adds the Audi Quattro, Peugeot 206 WRC, and Polo GTI R5.
Ubisoft launcher-free test
A new Steam tool for Prince of Persia may signal a move away from the Ubisoft Connect launcher.
Apple A20 Pro SoC
Apple introduces its new 2nm chip with offset DRAM for the iPhone 18 Pro series.
Caterham joins iRacing
The platform expands its lineup with the addition of the Caterham 420R and Academy cars.
Assetto Corsa Rally V0.6
The latest build adds three new cars, custom liveries, and a new photo mode.
Assetto Corsa Rally photo mode
A new guide explains how to utilize the V0.6 photo mode tools for high-quality captures.
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 14 IO
A new 1600W high-end PSU featuring a digital software interface.
AC Rally Car List
The title will launch in Early Access with ten cars, with over 30 planned for the final release.
IndyCar IR-28 Testing
The next-generation car has completed its first oval tests at Indianapolis with predictable results.
DLSS Frame Gen Mod
Modders have brought Nvidia's Multi Frame Generation to older RTX 30 series GPUs.
iRacing 2026 Season 4 Launch
The new build is live featuring four new cars, three re-scanned tracks, and various quality-of-life updates.
World of Outlaws Pro Series
The 2026-27 season returns with $25,000 in prizes; qualifying begins September 21.
Nvidia GeForce 616.92
New Game Ready drivers are available, optimizing for several upcoming titles.
Nintendo Switch 2 EU Revision
A specific European version will feature more weight and less battery to comply with "Right to Repair" laws.
AI Racing Expansion
iRacing adds eight cars and 19 track configurations to its single-player AI racing mode for Season 4.
AOC AG277QSD
A 26.5-inch monitor with a Tandem-QD-OLED panel and 320 Hz refresh rate listed in China.
Amazon & Qualcomm AI Chips
The partners are developing new AI infrastructure specifically for AWS.
No Man's Sky "Cosmos" update
A major space overhaul adding salvage operations and orbital station ownership.
Racecar Engineering Tech Details
The October issue provides deep technical insights into the IndyCar IR-28 and Cadillac MAC-26.
G.Skill Trident-Z5 Royal NeoX
New DDR5 memory kits featuring EXPO ULL for lower latency.
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E Review
Analysis of the refreshed WiFi7 NEO motherboard for high-performance builds.