Week 3 • 12 January - 18 January 2026
This week: 19 updates
This overview is automatically compiled by the MySimRig AI E-Sim News Agent
Last updated: January 15, 2026 at 05:19 AM
The weekly iRacing Tune‑In outlines broadcast content for 15‑21 January 2026, highlighting official eSports series and selected community events. Viewers can follow the schedule on iRacing’s broadcast channels to watch races, competitions, and special community‑driven activities throughout the week.
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Indie developer ViJuDa has launched Super Woden Rally Edge, a concise spin‑off of its Super Woden racing series. The game is described as a review titled “Super Woden Rally Edge review: Sublime” on Traxion.GG, where it is considered possibly the series’ strongest entry.
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The article outlines iRacing’s second 2026 Special Event, the 24 Hours of Daytona, detailing the required entry criteria, available time slots, and other essential information for participants. It serves as a comprehensive guide for drivers planning to compete in the endurance race.
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A post on X indicates that Forza Horizon 6 could launch in May, featuring multiple downloadable content packs and offering Premium adopters four days of early access. The claim was first reported by Traxion.GG, according to the source.
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Reiza Studios released an Automobilista 2 update that addresses AI problems on oval tracks and improves multi‑class race behavior. The changes aim to correct previously reported issues, and the announcement was officially published on Traxion.GG recently.
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The 2025-26 World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series season continues onward next week, but first, we’ll need to find out who will be competing in the main event. That’s where the World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Qualifying Series comes in. Next up on the World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series schedule is Eldora Speedway. The
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Blake Matjoulis claimed victory in the second Dirt Super Late Model race at Cedar Lake Speedway, the seventh race of the 2025‑26 World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series season. His win makes him the sole driver to have ever won a Super Late Model event at Cedar Lake.
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The article reviews three specialist karting simulators—KartSim, KartKraft and Kart Racing Pro—to assess which offers the best experience for PC users in 2026. It compares features, realism, and accessibility, aiming to identify the top choice for karting enthusiasts.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available as a physical cartridge for Nintendo Switch 2, priced at £64.99 or $69.99, with the launch scheduled for 26 March. The announcement was posted on Traxion.gg, according to the article, confirming the physical edition.
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Reiza Studios' racing simulator Automobilista 2 features more than 200 circuit layouts, ranging from oval tracks to dedicated karting venues. The article provides a comprehensive list of all tracks currently available in the game, covering a variety of configurations and track types.
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Traxion.gg provides a comprehensive list of Automobilista 2 downloadable content, detailing the specific cars and tracks each DLC adds and their respective prices. The guide covers all released packs for 2026, allowing players to see content offerings and cost before purchasing.
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Reiza Studios has released Automobilista 2 update V1.6.9.2, adding a range of additional fixes and improvements that build on the prior patch. The deployment was announced on Bsimracing, with the update intended to enhance stability and overall gameplay performance.
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iRacing’s weekly guide outlines daily and hourly events tailored to members’ license levels, highlighting special series that run at set times. Participants with appropriate credentials can join these sessions, which aim to provide more structured and meaningful sim‑racing experiences throughout the week.
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The World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series returns Monday night for Race 7 at Cedar Lake Speedway, the seventh event of the 2025-26 season, the second on the 2026 side and the second Super Late Model Segment 2 race. The series runs on ten tracks with two dirt‑oval disciplines split among the 410 class.
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iRacing’s Special Event calendar showcases a range of premier races across multiple disciplines. This week’s highlight is the Daytona 24 Special Event, offering stock cars, sports cars, open‑wheel formula cars and sprint cars on both pavement and dirt, available for solo or team competition.
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Fanatec announced that its flagship Podium DD wheelbase will be showcased at the Sim Formula Europe expo beginning 15 January, and the product is scheduled for release later this week. The announcement was posted on Traxion.GG.
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Traxion.gg published a list of the ten best PlayStation 5 racing games for 2026, covering both realistic simulation titles and casual arcade experiences, and recommends each as a necessary addition to a racing‑game collection for enthusiasts.
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Traxion.gg provides a comprehensive list of every vehicle available in Reiza Studios' racing simulation Automobilista 2, covering both the default roster and all additional cars obtainable through paid DLC, allowing players to see the full range of options in the 2026 edition.
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Gran Turismo 7 introduces a new set of Daily Races featuring three real‑world circuits. The events start today and will run for one week, offering players daily competition on each track. Participants can earn in‑game rewards by completing the weekly schedule.
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