Week 10 • 2 March - 8 March 2026
This week: 45 updates
The article explains that qualifying for the eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Championship Playoffs guarantees specific benefits. The ten playoff drivers gain the opportunity to compete for the Dale Earnhardt Jr Cup during the final three races before the Championship Finale, and it also secures a defined race‑finish outcome.
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iRacing has published the schedule for Week 13 of the 2026 Season 1. The week, positioned between the four quarterly seasons, will feature new cars, new tracks and a series of week‑long championships aimed at newer racers. Details are available on the iRacing website.
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Simagic is preparing to launch its Alpha Evo Ultra, a 28 Nm direct‑drive wheelbase, next week. The new model will replace the current flagship, offering increased torque and positioning the Alpha Evo Ultra as the brand’s top‑of‑the‑range sim racing wheel.
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The latest Forza Horizon 6 trailer, highlighted by Traxion.gg, generated more questions than answers. Despite concerns, the article advises readers not to panic, suggesting the issues raised may not indicate major problems for the upcoming title.
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The opening round of the Gran Turismo World Series in Abu Dhabi, intended to launch the in‑person stages of the Gran Turismo 7 competition, has been cancelled because of ongoing military action in the region, according to Traxion.gg.
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IGN began a month‑long exclusive series on Forza Horizon 6, releasing nine minutes of uncut gameplay that showcase Playground Games’ new Japan‑set open‑world racer. The footage provides the first look at the title, and viewer responses have been mixed.
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The latest Wreckfest 2 update introduces three new vehicles and two additional tracks, expanding the game's roster. It also adds a brand‑new Waypoint game mode, offering players a fresh competitive format. The update aims to enhance variety and replayability for the racing community.
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Project Motor Racing plans to launch a ‘2.0’ redemption patch by the end of the month, aiming to resolve the majority of the simulator’s reported issues and improve overall performance, including stability, graphics glitches, and gameplay inconsistencies.
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Warhammer 40000: Speed Freeks, a PC combat racing game from Games Workshop, is preparing for a PlayStation 5 launch. The upcoming console version will extend the title’s combat‑racing experience to PlayStation users, expanding its audience beyond the current PC platform.
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MotoGP 26, featuring rider ratings, production bikes and an expanded career mode, is scheduled to launch on 29th April. The announcement was posted on Traxion.GG. The article titled “MotoGP 26 unveiled with rider ratings, production bikes and expanded career mode” provides the details.
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GTPlanet reports that Microsoft’s upcoming next‑generation Xbox, identified by the codename Project Helix, may influence the sim‑racing landscape. The article outlines the console’s planned hardware upgrades, cloud integration, and developer tools, suggesting possible benefits for realism, performance, and accessibility within racing simulations.
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Recent statements from Sony indicate a strategic pullback on expanding Gran Turismo beyond PlayStation consoles, leaving the long‑standing community question of a PC version unresolved. The lack of official PC plans fuels uncertainty about the franchise’s future platform support and potential cross‑play development.
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After a brief postponement moved its launch into the new year, iRacing Arcade—the compact arcade‑style racer developed by iRacing Studios together with Original Fire Games—has now been released for PC, making the title accessible to Windows users.
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Straight4 Studios released new in‑game screenshots of the Japanese GT500 Pack DLC for Project Motor Racing, confirming the add‑on will launch by the end of March. The preview highlights the series’ Super GT cars and tracks, offering players expanded content ahead of the scheduled release.
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Italian developer Milestone and MotoGP organizer Dorna Sports have released the official announcement trailer for MotoGP 26, the licensed racing game for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. The trailer confirms the partnership and showcases upcoming game features and visual design.
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Bsimracing published an article highlighting the Dynisma DMG-1 Motion Simulator, a professional-grade system used in motorsport. While hobby racing simulators receive much attention, the piece reminds readers that a dedicated professional simulator market also exists, showcasing the DMG-1’s capabilities.
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The iRacing Weekly Tune‑in outlines the upcoming programming for March 4‑10 2026 on iRacing’s official broadcast channels, listing official eSports competitions and selected community events. It serves as a guide for viewers to know which races and special streams are available during the week.
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Four weeks into the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Qualifying Series, four NASCAR Truck races have been completed after 16 splits at Phoenix Raceway on Tuesday night. Las Vegas winner Sebastian Marin secured his second Top Split victory of the season, earning a virtual trophy at Phoenix.
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The article offers a concise preview of all upcoming sim racing and driving game releases and updates scheduled for March, highlighting new titles and patches that enthusiasts can anticipate throughout the month, including both major launches and minor content additions.
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GRIP XR, described as a stylised spin‑off of GRIP: Combat Racing, has been announced and launched on Kickstarter. The developers plan to release a playable demo for the title, extending the Rollcage‑inspired series with new features and visual style.
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The Crew Motorfest’s Year 3 Pass, available from November 2025 through October 2026, grants players early access to more than 20 new cars. The pass also includes an exclusive RC‑cars‑themed playlist, expanding the game’s content during its third year of support.
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The Crew Motorfest Season 9 update adds eighteen new cars and a new playlist that features official NASCAR Cup Series stock cars, expanding the game’s vehicle roster. The announcement was published on Traxion.GG. Players can now race with these licensed vehicles in various in‑game events.
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Project Motor Racing’s latest update introduces the 2013 Ford Falcon V8 Supercar and adds a new GT4 tyre model, expanding the game’s vehicle roster and tire options. The free V8 Supercar is available to all users, and the GT4 tyres improve handling realism for players.
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JDM: Japanese Drift Master has confirmed that its forthcoming American Classics DLC will add six historic United States vehicles to the game. The new lineup features facsimile models from both Ford and Chevrolet, expanding the title’s classic car roster for upcoming release.
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In the latest Traxion Control Podcast, the Traxion team examine two recent publisher departures from the racing game sector, discuss a recent insolvency affecting the industry, and highlight a newly released, cute and enjoyable racing title. The episode provides an overview of current industry challenges.
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Straight4 Studios has released Project Motor Racing Update V1.7.0.0 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The update adds the 2013 Ford Falcon V8 to the free‑for‑all mode, expanding the game’s vehicle roster and gameplay options across all supported platforms.
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The article explains that planning a sim racing setup can become highly detailed, and suggests using a sim racing configurator to streamline the process and create a personalized dream setup. It was published on the Sim Racing Setups website, accessible via the provided URL.
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The final NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event of the 2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Qualifying Series will run Tuesday night at Phoenix Raceway. After three rounds, including Garrett Manes’ recent top split win at Rockingham, this will be the series’ last Truck race of 2026.
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iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games announced iRacing Arcade, a third‑person arcade‑style racing game now available on Steam. It features officially licensed cars, tracks and series, a career mode and online multiplayer, and will launch on PlayStation and Xbox later this summer.
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Project Motor Racing announced that its upcoming update will introduce a free touring car based on the V8 Supercars Ford Falcon, bringing back the series’ “car of the future” concept for players. The addition is part of the game’s next content patch and will be available at no cost to all users.
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An unofficial trailer for MotoGP 26 has surfaced, showing the game's apparent release date and indicating that new physics will be included. The leak was reported by Traxion.gg, confirming the upcoming title’s schedule and highlighting the promised gameplay enhancements.
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iRacing Arcade provides an accessible racing experience featuring a deep career mode and visually appealing, cartoon‑style graphics. The game emphasizes fun gameplay while maintaining realistic driving mechanics, aiming to attract both casual players and dedicated sim racers seeking a lighter presentation.
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The stylised rally game DRIVE Rally, described as fun and approachable, is set for a console launch this summer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, expanding its availability beyond PC and confirming multi‑platform support for the title.
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Ride 6 received a new patch that resolves several minor bugs and refines track limits within its time trial mode, according to a post on Traxion.GG. The update aims to improve gameplay stability and ensure clearer boundaries for competitive laps.
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Trail Out, a spiritual successor to FlatOut, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 this week after a long‑delayed port. The firm release date confirms the game’s first appearance on the PS5 platform and offers players a new arcade‑style racing experience.
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Ubisoft’s open‑world racer The Crew Motorfest is preparing to launch Season 9, which the hands‑on preview describes as the series’ most ambitious update. The new season emphasizes NASCAR, adding dedicated events, vehicles and tracks, while expanding the game’s open‑world features.
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iRacing’s weekly guide outlines daily and hourly races available to members according to their license level, and highlights special series scheduled at set times. Participants with appropriate credentials can join these events, which aim to provide more meaningful sim‑racing experiences throughout the week.
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To reflect customer demand, iRacing will be adding a substantial amount of new Ranked series for Week 13, starting with the end of 2026 Season 1. More than a dozen of iRacing’s most popular cars and car classes will receive all-new, one-week championships that take place on the same week as the 2026 Season 2
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Traxion.gg published a comprehensive list of vehicles available in Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, updated for 2026. The catalogue spans hypercars, classic American muscle cars, and a diverse range of other models, presenting every vehicle the game currently includes.
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KT Racing announced via a Traxion.gg post that Season 6 of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will arrive at the end of March. The update will introduce the Bentley Continental GTC Speed as a new drivable vehicle, expanding the game’s licensed car roster for the upcoming season.
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Nacon has delayed its Nacon Connect 2026 event, moving it from its original date to May, citing ongoing financial challenges. The company assures that its unannounced games are still on schedule and expresses confidence it will overcome the difficulties.
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Maverick Games' new AAA open-world driving title, led by the former Creative Director of Forza Horizon 5, has entered post‑production. The developers announced the game is now content‑complete and fully playable, indicating core systems and assets are finished ahead of its upcoming release.
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Seven Rotax‑branded karts have been added to rFactor 2’s KartSim offshoot, as reported in a post titled “Rotax‑powered karts added to rFactor 2’s KartSim” on Traxion.GG. The article is available at https://traxion.gg/rotax-powered-karts-added-to-rfactor-2s-kartsim/. The news was posted on Traxion.GG's website, confirming the new content for the simulation.
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Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi revealed its first Vision Gran Turismo car during the Mobile World Congress expo in Barcelona. The announcement was published on Traxion.GG, which noted the post appeared first on the official automotive site.
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A new week introduces three fresh Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races in Group 4 with a twist. The events are now live on GTPlanet and will remain available through next Monday, offering players new challenges for the week.
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