24 August - 30 August 2026 · 48 updates from the sim racing world.
The playoff opening race begins Tuesday night at Michigan International Speedway, marking the first of three events in the 2026 eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Championship Series Playoffs. Ten drivers have secured Playoff Round spots by winning a race or accumulating sufficient points, including Bobby Zalenski of ERA.
The August 2026 iRacing development update notes that real‑world motorsport momentum—F1 title battles, INDYCAR dominance and NASCAR’s Chase—has translated into all‑time high participation across official iRacing series, numerous packed special events, and heightened esports drama.
Senior Vice President and Executive Producer Greg Hill announced that every iRacing content piece will be accessible within the game's career mode without any additional charge, confirming that players can use all existing assets and updates in career mode at zero extra cost.
iRacing’s development blog for Season 4 2026 announces the addition of the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR‑LMH Hypercar and two new Caterham models. The blog outlines these vehicles as part of the upcoming season’s content, confirming their inclusion for players.
Fanatec confirmed that some Gran Turismo DD Pro wheel bases are disconnecting or losing force feedback while playing GT7 after the game's update 1. The company is investigating the reports and has issued a recommended fix for affected users.
NASCAR 26 introduces a feature allowing players to edit driver ratings, which Trackhouse Racing’s three drivers disclosed in the game’s most recent video teaser. The announcement confirms the upcoming ability to customize driver performance within the simulation.
Leading iRacing setup shop and virtual coach provider Grid and Go announced it will attend this year’s SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, scheduled for 16th‑18th October. The company’s participation highlights its involvement in the European sim‑racing community and upcoming industry events.
Mike Brown, former creative director of Forza Horizon 5 and current Creative Director and CEO of Clutch, says he left Playground Games to develop Maverick Games’ new racing IP, Clutch, aiming to “try and win Game of the Year” with the title.
A newly released trailer for American Truck Simulator showcases additional car customization features that will be included in the forthcoming Road Trip mode, providing players with expanded options to personalize their vehicles. The preview highlights the upcoming mode’s focus on enhanced visual and functional vehicle tweaks.
Stuntman: Hollywood will include set pieces from Jurassic World, adding to its roster of Universal film and television intellectual properties. The game also features content from The Fast and the Furious, Back to the Future, and Knight Rider, expanding its licensed franchise lineup.
Honda's Vision Gran Turismo concept heads to Laguna Seca in this week's new GT7 Online Time Trial, while the Ioniq 6N continues at the Nurburgring 24h until September 3... Honda's Vision Gran Turismo concept heads to Laguna Seca in this week's new GT7 Online Time Trial, while the Ioniq 6N continues at the Nurburgring 24h
Gran Turismo 7 weekly challenges launch on Friday, August 28, featuring a Caterham Seven one‑make Special Event at Brands Hatch and a 200,000cr World Touring Car 800 race on Mount Panorama, alongside additional events for players to compete in.
Kunos Simulazioni released the Assetto Corsa Evo Version V0.9 update, introducing three new cars, online leaderboards with updated events, and revisions to physics, handling, and the tyre model, alongside several major improvements and bug fixes.
Moza Racing unveiled two officially licensed Mercedes‑Benz steering wheels at Gamescom 2026 (Hall 10.1, Booth A022) to celebrate the brand’s 140th anniversary, alongside its Porsche GT3 RS steering wheel. The announcement was posted on Bsimracing.
MOZA Racing announced at this year’s Gamescom the release of an officially licensed Porsche GT3 RS steering wheel, a 1:1 replica of the wheel used in the real Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992). The product details were posted on Bsimracing.
MOZA Racing returned to Gamescom 2026 in Cologne on August 26, presenting a new generation of officially licensed sim racing hardware created with Mercedes‑Benz, Porsche, Ford and MotoGP™. The exhibit emphasized the brand’s expanding ecosystem, encompassing racing, flight, trucking, farming, motion and AI‑driven driver training.
The iRacing Weekly Tune‑in outlines the broadcast schedule for August 26th through September 1st, 2026, listing official iRacing eSports competitions and selected community events available on the platform’s broadcast channels. Viewers can tune in to follow the featured races and special programming.
The Traxion.gg article details where players can locate the Edamame Time Attack event, which is part of the #CultClassic Photo Challenge in Forza Horizon 6. It provides the specific in‑game position required to access the time‑attack competition.
The article explains how to finish the ‘Ohtani Region’ Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6, which is part of the Series 4 Week 3 Festival Playlist. It outlines the required steps and objectives for players to successfully complete the event.
Virtual Racing Solutions (VRS) will exhibit its newest hardware offerings at the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, scheduled to run from 16 October to 18 October. The company’s participation places it among the event’s featured exhibitors, highlighting its latest developments for sim racing enthusiasts.
Project Motor Racing confirmed it is actively developing larger grid capacities for its PlayStation 5 and Xbox releases. The studio stated the expansion is not merely planned but currently underway, aiming to increase the number of cars that can compete simultaneously on those platforms.
The upcoming Road Trip car DLC for American Truck Simulator will introduce new vehicles, offering a fresh perspective on gameplay. Reviewers highlighted the collectable Atlas system as a particularly engaging feature, increasing interest in future content releases.
Xbox announced that members of its Insider program will be able to begin converting owned physical game discs to digital copies starting next week, allowing eligible users to transfer titles to their console’s library without retaining the original media.
Moza has debuted its MotoGP-licensed motorcycle handlebar controller at Gamescom, featuring authentic brake and clutch levers and a twist-grip throttle. The announcement was published on Traxion.GG. The post Moza unveils its innovative MotoGP-branded motorcycle handlebar controller appeared first on Traxion.GG.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour has announced Germany as its second confirmed location. The news was published on Traxion.GG in a post titled “Crazy Taxi: World Tour heads to Germany in new confirmed location.” No additional locations have been confirmed beyond the first.
Dutch sim cockpit specialist SimXPro announced it will attend the upcoming SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, scheduled for 16 – 18 October 2026. The company’s participation was reported in a post titled “SimXPro joins SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2026,” which first appeared on Traxion.GG.
Thrustmaster has expanded its SimTask product line by introducing the SimTask Truck‑40, a 40 cm add‑on wheel designed specifically for truck simulation. Marketed as the brand’s first dedicated truck sim wheel, the new accessory joins the existing SimTask range for enhanced realism.
The Nissan NISMO racing suit worn by actor Archie Madekwe portraying Jann Mardenborough in the Gran Turismo movie will be auctioned in September. Bidding opens on August 30 with a minimum bid of $15. The auction is listed on the GTPlanet website.
Sim Racing Setups published a guide on applying AI coaching insights to EA Sports F1 26 telemetry. The article explains how analysing telemetry data can help drivers identify performance gaps, refine techniques, and achieve faster lap times using artificial‑intelligence‑driven recommendations.
With iRacing’s 2026 Season 3 build offering more than 150 tracks and over 180 vehicles, the platform highlighted member Karl Samson on July 27, 2026. Samson achieved a notable milestone that few have reached, earning him a feature in the community spotlight.
Alen Plehandzic’s career spans film production, game development and entrepreneurship before joining Simucube as a UI/UX Designer for the Simucube Tuner. Over a decade of creative experience, he now shapes the software interface, enhancing the tuner’s user experience. The story was posted on Simucube’s website.
Saber’s upcoming truck simulation, Road Kings, is slated for release in March 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox platforms. The title is highlighted for avoiding the concurrent GTA VI launch rush, according to the announcement on Traxion.GG.
Rennsport announced that its ‘Kings of the Ring’ update will arrive in September, adding new cars and a new track while also delivering AI enhancements and force‑feedback (FFB) improvements. The changes aim to address issues on the currently embattled sim‑racing platform.
BeamNG.drive released a teaser demonstrating that the forthcoming PlayStation 5 Pro version will support Sony’s PSSR upscaling technology, indicating specific compatibility enhancements for the console. The preview highlights the game’s visual improvement potential on the next‑generation hardware.
Simagic introduced the TB‑Neo handbrake, a budget‑friendly load‑cell device designed for sim racing. The unit offers a basic mechanical feel and can be enhanced with optional haptic and hydraulic modules, allowing users to customize feedback intensity and realism according to personal preference.
Simucube has been added to the exhibitor list for the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, where it will display its newest hardware offerings. The event runs from 16th to 18th October, providing attendees an opportunity to experience the company's latest sim‑racing technology.
Dutch sim racing hardware manufacturer Sim-Lab has confirmed it will attend this year's SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt, scheduled for 16th‑18th October. The notice was published on Traxion.GG, confirming the company's participation in the three‑day event.
The upcoming open‑world racing game Clutch will be published by Focus Entertainment following the developers' separation from Amazon. The title is scheduled to appear at Gamescom this week, allowing attendees to experience the game before its release.
LEGO’s upcoming 72306 PlayStation set is rumored to contain a Gran Turismo diorama. The set reportedly features a near‑1:1 scale replica of Sony’s original PlayStation console, with the diorama hidden inside the model, according to the LEGO rumor mill.
After securing a pole‑to‑win debut Super GT victory at Suzuka, driver Yusuke Tomibayashi praised Gran Turismo 7’s latest Update 1, noting its enhanced physics delivers more realistic handling, improved tire modelling and a closer feel to real‑world racing. He said the changes elevate the simulation experience.
The August 25‑31, 2026 edition of This Week in iRacing outlines daily and hourly events tailored to members’ license levels, plus special series scheduled at set times. Anyone meeting the required credentials can join, providing more structured and meaningful sim‑racing experiences.
iRacing’s Special Event calendar highlights the 2026 Crandon Championship presented by Trak Racer, offering participants a range of disciplines including stock cars, sports cars, open‑wheel formula and sprint cars on both pavement and dirt, with options for solo or team competition.
Assetto Corsa EVO's V0.9 update will add three new cars: the Audi R8 LMS GT2, the Audi R8 V10 Performance quattro, and the Mazda RX-7 FD Spirit R (Type A). The update is currently being prepared for release.
SCS Software has released a new teaser that reveals additional gameplay information for Euro Truck Simulator 2’s upcoming Coaches DLC, according to a post on Traxion.GG. The announcement confirms further details about the expansion will be shared soon.
KT Racing affirmed its commitment to the upcoming Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown despite recent job losses. The studio indicated that development of Season 8’s houses is now a priority, describing them as one of the most important features for the title.
American Truck Simulator has previewed car customisation in its latest look at Road Trip mode, according to a post on Traxion.GG. The preview demonstrates new vehicle appearance options within the Road Trip gameplay mode, marking the feature’s first public reveal.
The latest Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races serve as the first online test of Update 1, with the event centered on the M4 circuit. Participants can join the daily competition to experience the new update’s features on this track.
The Sim Racing Setups article explains how F1 26’s telemetry data can identify key performance indicators and guide drivers toward faster lap times. It outlines steps for analyzing telemetry, adjusting driving techniques, and optimizing car setup, helping racers extract more speed from each session.
Last updated · August 29, 2026 at 12:41 PM