19 October - 25 October 2026 · 18 updates from the sim racing world.
Welcome to the iRacing Weekly Tune-in, your guide to what is available to watch this week on the official iRacing broadcast channels, as well as some special events to watch around the iRacing community. From official iRacing eSports to select community events, there’s plenty to tune in for and enjoy. Here’s what on the schedule,
Traxion.GG’s review of The Crew Motorfest’s Switch 2 port describes the version as technically impressive, delivering strong performance on the handheld console. However, the article highlights a significant caveat that hampers the overall experience, limiting the game’s potential despite its technical achievements.
The Traxion team reports on the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2026 in a podcast episode. Hosts John Munro and Thomas Harrison‑Lord share their impressions of the event, noting fatigue after extensive coverage. The review was published on Traxion.GG.
The first screenshots of Euro Truck Simulator 2’s Edinburgh rework have been released, displaying the Scottish capital with high‑level detail. The images highlight updated city landmarks, road textures and lighting, confirming SCS Software’s ongoing effort to expand the game’s European map.
After experiencing job losses, undergoing a restructuring, and navigating a difficult twelve‑month period, the developers of Project Motor Racing confirmed the game will remain active and supported for the long term, according to statements posted on Traxion.GG.
Time Attack qualifying for the Big Apple Battle at Watkins Glen International is now open. The event is the next round of the 2026‑27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series presented by Logitech G. Sessions run from October 20th through October 25th, with the fastest collegiate racers earning recognition.
At the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, RaceRoom detailed its 2027 roadmap, confirming the addition of a career mode, night racing, driver swaps and several other frequently requested features. The exclusive interview highlighted the developer’s plans to expand gameplay options in the upcoming release.
American Truck Simulator's V1.62 Open Beta introduces new Road Trip tourist boards and updated Goodyear Tires Pack liveries, providing players with additional visual customization. The changes were detailed in a Traxion.gg post announcing the latest beta content.
David Toth secured a dominant victory in the eNASCAR Euro Show Race held during the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, claiming the eNASCAR Truck laurels. The win highlighted his performance at the event, as reported by Traxion.gg.
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 that any qualified driver can join. The article links to full details for the October 20‑26, 2026 period.
RaceRoom will host the Alpine Sim Racing Series this year, offering competitors a real‑world GT4 test‑drive as the prize. The virtual competition aims to reward the series winner with an on‑track experience in a GT4‑spec car.
Traxion.GG published a list of fifteen BeamNG.drive tips aimed at PlayStation 5 users, coinciding with the game's console launch on 19th October 2026. The article outlines strategies for vehicle handling, crash physics, and performance optimization, helping new console players improve gameplay.
BeamNG's PlayStation 5 port will launch on 19th October, and its price is reported to be considerably lower than typical console releases. The announcement was posted on Traxion.gg, confirming the release date and indicating a more affordable cost for the game.
The SimRacing Expo Frankfurt will be held in September 2027, moving to an earlier date than its usual schedule. The 2027 edition therefore takes place earlier in the year, with the event returning to Frankfurt as planned.
Testing of BeamNG’s forthcoming PlayStation 5 version revealed three primary enhancements slated for the upcoming V0.40 update, with the article detailing each feature and its expected impact on gameplay performance and realism, while the specific details of the three key features are not disclosed in the brief.
This week’s Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races skip the popular Sugo circuit, featuring events at Montreal, Interlagos, and Suzuka. The lineup includes an Enzo one‑make race and a Super GT GT500 competition as the headline events.
The MOZA HMA150 is MOZA’s first full-cockpit motion system. On paper, it punches well above its price tag. With four actuators delivering 150mm of travel, 300mm/s of maximum speed, over 1G of acceleration and haptic feedback up to 200Hz, its numbers stack up to and exceed far more expensive systems we’ve tested. It certainly isn’t
The SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2026 took place over the weekend in Frankfurt, Germany, and attracted more than 29,000 fans, establishing a new visitor‑number record for the event. This attendance exceeded prior years' figures, marking the highest turnout to date. The report was published on Traxion.GG.
Last updated · October 22, 2026 at 11:06 AM