5 October - 11 October 2026 · 52 updates from the sim racing world.
PixaRacer will exhibit at the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2026 from 16th‑18th October, presenting its patent‑pending system that combines real RC cars with a sim rig. The technology, first shown at Zandvoort 2026 during the GT World Challenge Europe, enables drivers to control physical RC cars on a track while seated in a simulator.
Igor Fraga secured his inaugural Super Formula pole position at Fuji Speedway and converted it into his first full‑length race victory, advancing him to second place in the 2026 championship standings. The win marked a milestone in his Super Formula campaign.
The IMSA Esports Global Championship returns on Sunday, October 11, for the second round of its 2026 season at Sebring International Raceway. After the opening race, 52 teams remain in contention across two class championships, with 20 teams entered in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class and 32 teams entered in the other class.
The Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship Series returns Saturday, October 10, for its fourth round at Brazil’s Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos). The event features 32 top sim racers competing in the five‑round season, with Verstappen Sim Racing’s Florian Lebigre announced as the first driver.
iRacing president Tony Gardner returns to the Downshift podcast in episode 69, discussing recent iRacing Studios projects such as NASCAR 26 and the forthcoming INDYCAR title. Hosts Greg and Kevin also review the upcoming 2026 Season 4 build, referencing Greg Hill’s related article.
The FIA Esports European Hill Climb Cup final will be run on the RaceRoom platform, featuring a newly created hill‑climb circuit. The event incorporates the Glasbachrennen layout, which has previously been used in FIA‑sanctioned sim competitions, expanding RaceRoom’s virtual hill‑climb offerings.
IO Interactive describes its approach to the driving missions in 007 First Light, aiming to split the difference between arcade and simulation. This design choice positioned the Aston Martin Valhalla as the game's ultimate Bond car, highlighting its performance and cinematic appeal within the title.
Traxion.gg ranks every Star Wars racing game from worst to best to mark the launch of Galactic Racer. The list evaluates each title’s performance, graphics and gameplay, placing the newest entry at the top of the hierarchy.
Race Sim Studio (RSS) has released a 2026 Formula Hybrid car mod for Assetto Corsa, replicating the 2026 Formula 1 hybrid regulations. The mod provides an F1‑style vehicle that follows the latest hybrid ruleset within the simulation.
RaceRoom announced it will present its upcoming historic content live at the SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt this month, with indications that the showcase may emphasize Super Touring cars. The event will give attendees a preview of the new additions before release.
iRacing President and CFO Tony Gardner announced that the Lamborghini Temerario GT3 will be added to iRacing in the Season 1 2027 build, scheduled for release this December. The news appeared on Traxion.gg according to the article.
BeamNG.drive will be showcased at the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt during a live stage panel on Saturday 17th October. CEO Thomas Fischer and Vehicle Team Lead/Artist Jared Samuelson will host the livestream at 4.30 pm CEST. The game’s PS5 port releases on 19th October.
Within five days, the top four drivers from the 2026 eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Series will race 100 laps on a virtual Homestead‑Miami Speedway at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown Charlotte. The winner will claim the $100,000 prize and the Dale Earnhardt Jr. trophy.
One hundred students entered the first week of the Queen City Crown, the second tournament of the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series presented by Logitech G, at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday night. Following Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds, forty students remain eligible for the Final Round.
Forza Horizon 6’s PlayStation 5 edition will be released on a physical disc in 2025, marking a departure from the previous title, which launched digitally only on PS5. The disc format will be printed and distributed for the next‑year launch.
Traxion.GG reports that the first premium expansion for Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled to launch on 21st January 2027, coinciding with the release of the game's PlayStation 5 version. The announcement was posted on the site’s news feed.
Rennsport plans to release an update by the end of October that will expand private lobby grid sizes and introduce visual upgrades. The forthcoming content is scheduled for demonstration at the SimRacing Expo next week.
Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 7 will receive a Spec IV update, featuring a new Sugo track test that showcases the game’s detailed recreation abilities. The update arrives after the studio reported unexpected continued player growth, which it says enabled the unprecedented expansion.
During a recent free‑roam keynote, Assetto Corsa EVO was shown featuring a new walk mode. While only briefly mentioned, the addition could have notable effects on gameplay and simulation realism, prompting several unanswered questions about its implementation and impact.
The PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 6 has been confirmed for a January 2027 release, aligning with the title’s first major expansion. The delay was announced on Traxion.GG, marking the official launch date for the console port.
The sixth series of the Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist has launched, offering four weeks of Horizon Meets events. This week’s Ito Region treasure hunt is hosted by 7‑Eleven’s Evolving World Car Meet, featuring unlockable cars: the Honda Prelude Type SH 2000 for 20 points and the Toyota Corolla SR5.
CONSPIT announces that its ARES wheelbase now supports 360 Hz force feedback when used with iRacing, providing additional detail for drivers. The update is presented as sponsored content on Traxion.GG, where the article titled “CONSPIT wheelbases now support iRacing 360Hz force feedback” was first published.
The SimRacing Expo Frankfurt’s live stage will debut twelve world‑premiere products on its first day, using a revamped format that showcases new reveals from manufacturers such as Fanatec, Simucube and Moza, described by the organizer as “unbelievable exclusives.”
PlayStation’s social media channels have confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will be joining its predecessor game as the only Forza titles ever to appear on Sony’s platform when it launches on January 26, 2027... PlayStation’s social media channels have confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will be joining its predecessor game as the only Forza titles
This week’s Gran Turismo 7 Online Time Trial features Sung Kang’s SEMA‑winning GReddy Fugu Z on the Dragon Trail Gardens circuit. Meanwhile, the GR Corolla event at Brands Hatch moves into its final week, concluding the current competition series.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N returns as the Special Event in this week’s Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges, offering a 175,000cr Grand prize for completing the event. The Special Event rewards participants with the specified credit amount upon successful completion.
The iRacing Weekly Tune‑in outlines the upcoming broadcast schedule for October 7‑14 2026, highlighting official iRacing eSports series and selected community events available on the platform’s official channels. Viewers can tune in to watch the listed competitions and special community content.
The 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series, presented by Logitech G, resumes Wednesday night at America’s Home for Racing, Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Queen City Crown event features 100 collegiate competitors, with Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds displaying all qualified students in the first tournament week.
Testing BeamNG’s upcoming PlayStation 5 version revealed three key features that will be included in the game’s V0.40 update, according to Traxion.gg. The article outlines these features, highlighting their significance for the PS5 release and the forthcoming patch.
Traxion.gg reports that The Crew Motorfest's Year 4 Pass will include twenty‑one confirmed cars. The article lists the vehicles currently confirmed for the pass, providing details for each model. This information was published on the site’s news page.
Traxion.GG provides an early preview of BeamNG.drive’s upcoming PlayStation 5 version, noting the game’s scheduled launch on 19 October. The article outlines initial impressions of the port’s performance and features, offering readers a first look before the official release.
Ubisoft announced that the upcoming Switch 2 port of The Crew Motorfest will run at 1080p resolution and target 30 frames per second. The details were revealed in a recent update, confirming the game's performance specifications for the new Nintendo hardware.
The article on Traxion.gg reviews the eight most important features showcased in Assetto Corsa EVO’s latest free‑roam mode keynote trailer. It outlines each highlighted element, explaining how they contribute to the game’s open‑world driving experience and overall presentation.
Assetto Corsa EVO’s free‑roam mode will be available for public testing at the SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt. Attendees can experience the feature, and the event will also reveal the official public launch date for the free‑roam mode.
Screamer’s latest update adds a single‑stick option for steering and drifting, giving players an alternative control method. The game’s twin‑stick scheme remains the default and recommended setup. The change was announced in a post on Traxion.GG.
Sim-Lab will showcase its Porsche 963 Hypercar steering wheel replica at this year's SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, 16th-18th October. The post Sim-Lab is set to showcase Porsche 963 Hypercar steering wheel at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt appeared first on Traxion.GG.
The Crew Motorfest Season 11 introduces a free island and adds twenty new cars, including the Bugatti Tourbillon, which makes its debut on PC and console platforms. The update expands the game's content with additional vehicles and a new playable location.
On Tuesday, October 13th, the eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Championship Series Finale will take place at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown Charlotte. Four drivers will compete on stage for the $100,000 prize and the Dale Earnhardt Jr cup, while the remaining 36 racers will contend solely for bragging rights.
Playground Games, the developer of Forza Horizon 6, said it is investigating recent content and communication changes after a fan backlash. Players expressed frustration that the series has become less personable, prompting the studio to consider adjusting its approach to community interaction.
The article notes that Fuse Games believes a straightforward remake of Star Wars Episode I: Racer would be a missed opportunity, and explains why Galactic Racer departs from traditional podracing conventions, which the author argues improves the experience.
Assetto Corsa EVO will host a free‑roam showcase on Wednesday 7 October at 4 pm CEST. The event will provide a detailed look at the game’s highly anticipated free‑roam mode and will feature the Lamborghini Temerario model.
Series 6 of Forza Horizon 6 adds seven new cars and introduces 7‑Eleven‑themed content. It also features the first post‑release Treasure car addition and additional paid DLC vehicles, expanding the game's roster and themed items for players.
Traxion.gg published a guide listing every vehicle included in the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass DLC, covering releases for PC and Xbox and noting future availability on PS5. The article provides a comprehensive, updated inventory of all cars offered through the downloadable content.
Gran Turismo 7 will introduce wet‑weather conditions for the Sugo Circuit, marking the first post‑launch track to support rain. Additionally, a complete onboard lap from the SF23, recorded during the World Series Singapore event, has been released, showcasing the circuit’s new features.
iRacing’s weekly guide for October 6‑12 2026 outlines daily and hourly races matched to members’ license levels, and lists special series scheduled at set times that eligible participants can join for more competitive sim‑racing experiences through the platform during this period.
Between September 29th and October 4th, more than 250 eligible collegiate iRacers competed at Charlotte Motor Speedway for spots in the second tournament of the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series, presented by Logitech G. The Queen City Crown event qualified 100 students for the tournament on October 7th.
iRacing’s DTM Series will race at the Hockenheimring, mirroring Germany’s premier road‑racing championship. Events occur on Thursday evenings worldwide, with a uniform 8 PM start in AEDT, CET, ET and PT time zones, allowing global participants to join the competition.
At the midway round of the 2026 Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship at Suzuka Circuit, rain created chaotic conditions. Florian Lebigre of Verstappen Sim Racing secured his second Sprint victory from pole, while Coanda Esports’ Mitchell deJong managed to survive the opening‑lap turmoil in the Main race.
Original Fire Games, the contractor for iRacing Arcade, announced job losses after the project was fully transferred to iRacing, a transition that had been planned from the outset. The development shift was reported by Traxion.GG.
Nacon introduced the Revolution 5 Unlimited, the first officially licensed PlayStation 5 controller featuring a built‑in screen. The device aims to simplify adjusting settings for PS5 driving games, allowing players to modify configurations directly on the controller without navigating console menus.
A new week brings a new set of Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races, with three fresh events now live and running through next Monday, October 12. These daily races are part of the ongoing weekly rotation and are available to all players now.
The physics‑based destruction game Teardown will receive a new rally racing mode as part of an upcoming free multiplayer update. The addition introduces competitive rally events, expanding the game’s sandbox experience with vehicle‑focused racing while retaining its core demolition mechanics.
Last updated · October 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM