Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Qualcomm's next high-end SoC series for smartphones was unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-09-22
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
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Nacon judicial reorganization
The hardware manufacturer is undergoing formal legal restructuring.
eNASCAR College iRacing Series
Time Attack results are in for the Peachtree Pursuit at EchoPark Speedway.
Turn 10 Studios merged into Playground Games
The development teams for Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport have formally merged into a single studio.
Bahrain GP 2026 moved to Malaysia
The race will take place at Sepang while retaining the Bahrain name.
LMU US Track Pack 2
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and Streets of Long Beach are now available alongside 2026 ELMS liveries.
Xbox disc drive survey
Microsoft is polling users on the importance of physical drives for the next console generation.
GDDR7 VRAM Innovations
New 4GB and 6GB chip configurations may allow for higher VRAM on narrower memory buses.
eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series
Race 12 at Kansas Speedway serves as a critical postseason cutoff for the $500,000 prize.
Nvidia Next-Gen Delay
Rumors suggest the next GeForce generation may not arrive until 2028.
MSI MAG 322URD16 Monitor
A new Dual-Hz IPS Black monitor is launching in the German market.
Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo teased for Rennsport
The Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record holder is expected to join the platform.
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High-End Rig Build
A new reference setup featuring Fanatec ClubSport and Playseat Sensation Pro.
xAI launches Grok 4.7
A new model specifically for coding agents featuring a 500,000 token context window.
Williams debuts FW48 2.0 in Baku
The update introduces a secret new carbon fiber manufacturing technique.
Throttle Trace Impressions
A look at a unique "slot-car style" racing experience where braking is the primary mechanic.
Caterham joins iRacing
The Seven Academy and 420R have been added to the platform via 3D scanning.
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Geekom Mini PC with Core Ultra 9
A high-spec compact PC featuring 24GB DDR5 RAM.
iRacing Weekly Schedule
The guide for the week of September 22nd to 28th is now available for all license levels.
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High-End Gaming PC Deal
A Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080 build is currently available for $2,299.
LG Display 720Hz OLED Panel
A new high-refresh-rate panel enters production, pushing the boundaries of monitor performance.
NASCAR 26 Review
Early analysis compares the new title to NASCAR 25, focusing on the foundation laid by iRacing Studios.
Fanatec QR2 Promotions
The brand is heavily discounting the upgrade to the QR2 ecosystem during the Tokyo Game Show.
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Logitech G Play 2026
New gaming gear is expected to be previewed shortly at the upcoming G Play event.
F1 2027 Race Distance Change
The F1 Commission has officially decided to shorten Grand Prix distances and remove the three-hour limit.
Porsche Esports Supercup
Charlie Collins secured a last-lap victory at Spa-Francorchamps to open the 2026 season.
Japanese Drift Master
The title is gaining traction one year after its quiet release.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush F1 DLC
Official Formula 1 cars are confirmed to arrive in the open-world racer in March 2027.
British F4 Esports Championship
The Motorsport UK-backed series returns for 2026 with defending champions Team BENIK.
iRacing Petit Le Mans
A special event powered by VCO is added to the racing calendar.
NASCAR 26 Wheel Settings
A comprehensive FFB and steering calibration guide for Logitech, Thrustmaster, Fanatec, and MOZA.
CXMT 3D-NAND Expansion
Chinese memory manufacturer is expanding from DRAM into NAND-Flash production.
Porsche Supercup World Championship
Florian Lebigre and Charlie Collins claim the opening wins at Spa.
iRacing Creventic Endurance Series
The team-based series returns for its fifth year, starting with a 24H event at Barcelona.
Le Mans Ultimate V1.4.2 Patch
The update introduces netcode improvements, 90+ new liveries, and the release of Road Atlanta and Long Beach as DLC.
Stark Varg SM Sköll Record
The new electric bike has beaten the oval track record previously held by an Audi R8 Le Mans car.
MOZA launches FFB Handlebars
The company has unveiled its first Force Feedback handlebar specifically for motorcycle simulation.
ASRock X870E Challenger Review
A performance-focused motherboard review emphasizing robust power delivery over luxury features.
BMW M Neue Klasse Patent
An electric M3 with quad motors and 800V architecture is slated for 2027 production.
SDS iRacing League
The second season has kicked off with a thriller at Watkins Glen.
American Truck Simulator DLC
The Road Trip mode and Ford Car Pack featuring four classics release later this month.
ASUS ROG Strix X870E-A Review
A technical look at the AM5-Refresh motherboard designed for high-performance builds.
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LMU US Track Pack 2
New US-based circuits are confirmed to be on the way for Le Mans Ultimate.