14 September - 20 September 2026 · 52 updates from the sim racing world.
In September 2026, MOZA Racing will exhibit at Sim Gaming Expo 2026, offering six hands‑on simulator setups that cover sim racing, flight simulation, trucking, farming and motion simulation. Attendees can test the 2026 releases, including the Mustang GTD Sim‑Racing Steering Wheel and HMA150 Motion System.
The 2026 Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship Series resumes on Saturday, September 19, with 32 top sim racers competing at Spa‑Francorchamps. All drivers qualified through regional championships, where more than 100 participants across four regions contested eight transfer slots per region.
Traxion.gg published a list of the best PS5 racing wheels available for purchase in 2026, targeting sim‑racing enthusiasts seeking compatible hardware for the console. The article outlines recommended models and directs readers to the full guide on the site.
Heusinkveld has unveiled its Simucube 3-specific One SC steering wheel, weighing in at just over 1Kg. The post Heusinkveld launches it second-ever wheel, the Simucube 3-specific One SC appeared first on Traxion.GG. Heusinkveld has unveiled its Simucube 3-specific One SC steering wheel, weighing in at just over 1Kg. The post Heusinkveld launches it second-ever wheel,
NASCAR 26, iRacing Studios’ second official game, features enhanced visuals, new tracks, cross‑platform multiplayer and numerous smaller improvements. The review on Traxion.gg describes the title as “good enough,” noting these updates as meaningful changes over its predecessor.
Formula Legends receives a free update that introduces online multiplayer, coinciding with the game's first anniversary. The new feature allows players to race against each other over the internet, expanding the arcade racer’s offerings beyond its existing single‑player modes.
Driving Rogue, an arcade roguelite racer, incorporates a deck‑building mechanic and offers procedurally generated environments with neon‑infused visuals. The game blends fast‑paced racing with strategic card elements, delivering a unique, replayable experience. The announcement was posted on Traxion.GG.
Gran Turismo 7 will feature two limited‑edition stealth cars that players can obtain by watching the upcoming Gran Turismo World Series event, according to Traxion.gg. The models are available as rewards for viewers, providing exclusive in‑game content tied to the series broadcast.
The upcoming Gran Turismo 7 update will add two free stealth‑liveried vehicles: the 2018 Ford GT race car and the Super Formula SF23 (Toyota 2023). These cars are part of the third Viewers Gift campaign tied to Round 3 of the Gran Turismo World Series.
Ubisoft Ivory Tower previewed The Crew Motorfest’s Year 4 roadmap, confirming a free island expansion, new off‑road expedition missions and the introduction of semi‑truck vehicles. The updates are slated for release over the next year, expanding gameplay options for players.
The Crew Motorfest will receive a surprise Tomb Raider‑themed expansion titled Secrets of Ni’hau. The add‑on is a paid download, extending the game’s content with Tomb Raider references. The announcement was posted on Traxion.gg. It will be available later this year for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
SCS Software released version V1.61 for both American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2. The update adds Road Trip and Coaches mode‑specific map changes, and introduces improved material rendering for new DLC locations. Both titles now feature enhanced visual fidelity.
Corsair, the US computing hardware giant, has confirmed its participation in the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, scheduled for 16th‑18th October. The company will join other exhibitors at the three‑day event in Frankfurt, showcasing its products to the sim racing community.
‘Nukedrop Zombies’ is a newly released Assetto Corsa mod that draws inspiration from Vampire Survivors. The mod tasks players with using weapons and upgrades to fight waves of vehicular undead. The announcement was published on Traxion.GG.
Le Mans Ultimate will launch its second US Track Pack DLC next week, adding the Road Atlanta and Long Beach circuits. The DLC arrives simultaneously with a major game update, expanding the title’s American track selection and providing new content for players.
Rennsport announced that its upcoming ‘Kings of the Ring’ downloadable content will feature the classic BMW M1 Procar, a vehicle originating from the short‑lived Procar championship. The addition brings the historic, bewinged race car into the game’s roster.
The latest Gran Turismo 7 Online Time Trial features the 2014 Lexus RC F on the Dragon Trail – Seaside Reverse circuit, using Sports Medium tires. This track makes its debut in the Time Trial rotation, offering players a new reverse seaside layout to master.
GT7 Weekly Challenges return on Friday, September 18, featuring a Japanese Front‑Runner 550 Special Event at Deep Forest Raceway as the lead challenge. Players can compete in the new set of weekly events, which begin that weekend and include additional content for Gran Turismo 7.
Le Mans Ultimate, the official FIA World Endurance Championship game, is scheduled to receive update V1.4.2 next week, Bsimracing reports. The forthcoming patch will bring new features and improvements to the simulation, though specific details have not yet been disclosed.
GIANTS Software and Straight4 Studios have released the V8 Power Pack DLC for Project Motor Racing, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The add‑on expands the game with V8‑powered vehicles, offering new performance options for players across all supported platforms.
Chinese manufacturer MOZA Racing announced it has become an official peripheral partner of the Gran Turismo World Series. The company introduced three new PlayStation 5‑compatible direct‑drive wheel models, expanding its product line within the PlayStation ecosystem and targeting sim‑racing enthusiasts.
MOZA Racing announced its first officially licensed racing wheel lineup for PlayStation®5 consoles at Tokyo Game Show 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. The debut includes three direct‑drive wheels and offers native compatibility with Gran Turismo 7. The announcement was made on September 17 2026.
The iRacing Weekly Tune‑in outlines the official broadcast schedule for September 17‑23 2026, highlighting upcoming eSports series and selected community events. Viewers can tune into iRacing’s channels to watch competitive races and special community‑driven content throughout the week.
Quentin Warman earned his first career eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series victory at Texas Motor Speedway, acting as a postseason spoiler. The Championship 4 Finale offered a $100,000 prize and the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cup, with three Championship 4 spots still undecided.
Moza publicly unveiled two new PlayStation‑compatible sim racing wheelbases, the R16S Ultra and R5S, breaking cover at the Tokyo Game Show. Both models support PS5 and PS4 consoles, expanding the brand’s hardware lineup for PlayStation users.
Fanatec announced a new ClubSport F1 racing bundle that features the latest F1 V3 Steering Wheel and replaces the previous ClubSport Racing Wheel F1. The announcement was posted on Traxion.gg, indicating the updated hardware is now available as a bundled offering.
The article outlines the best Simagic steering wheels and wheelbases you can buy in 2026, presenting a curated selection of the brand’s top‑performing models for that year, and indicating which products are considered the most suitable choices for sim racing enthusiasts.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds continues to grow its roster, adding new characters through both free updates and paid downloadable content. The latest complete character list, now updated, reflects these additions and is documented on Traxion.GG for fans.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will introduce Bayonetta as the first confirmed free character in its Year Two downloadable content. The character will be added without cost during the second year of the game's free DLC schedule, according to the announcement on Traxion.GG.
TC Esports are on the brink of securing a place in the Rennsport R1 Final after a dominant performance in the Fall Season, positioning them to become the first team to qualify for the event at the SimRacing Expo scheduled for October.
MOZA Racing unveiled its first officially licensed PlayStation 5 hardware, introducing the R5S Pro Racing Simulator, the R16S Ultra Racing Simulator, and a separate R16S Ultra wheel base. All three products feature direct‑drive technology and native compatibility with Gran Turismo 7.
Gran Turismo 7’s second Nations Cup Exhibition Season of 2026 launches on September 19, featuring four rounds that will highlight pre‑war classic cars across selected tracks, continuing the series’ focus on historic vehicle competition as part of the game’s competitive calendar.
Time trials are now open for the Peachtree Pursuit at Echo Park Speedway, the next round of the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series presented by Logitech G. Qualifying uses iRacing’s Time Attack mode in a marked session running from September 15th to September 20th for registered collegiate racers.
The 2026‑27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series begins this month, with Logitech G returning as the presenting sponsor. The season introduces a new tournament format, separates student and school championships, revises points scoring, and adds two IMSA‑backed road races to the schedule.
Grab the Gold Edition and play now before the Standard Edition releases on September 18! CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Sept. 15, 2026 – NASCAR and iRacing Studios are excited today to kick off the early access launch period for Gold Edition owners of NASCAR 26, the newest installment in the best-selling racing game franchise, on PlayStation
Three races remain in the $500,000 eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Championship Series playoffs. Defending champion Steven Wilson already secured a Championship 4 spot for the Uptown Charlotte finale. Nine drivers continue battling for the remaining three playoff tickets as the series moves to Texas Motor Speedway.
In the latest Traxion Control Podcast, John Munro and Thomas Harrison‑Lord review recent sim‑racing developments, including Automobilista 2’s licensing challenges, community feedback on Assetto Corsa Rally modding, and details about Project Motor Racing’s upcoming downloadable content, while also addressing listeners’ iRacing career questions.
Pricing details have emerged for Valve's new Steam Frame VR headset, and the device is now available for pre‑order. The announcement was published on Traxion.GG, indicating that interested consumers can secure the headset ahead of its release.
Traxion.gg published a ranking of the ten best racing games that can be played on Xbox Series X|S in 2026. The article lists each title and evaluates them for the console, and the post first appeared on Traxion.GG.
Project Motor Racing has released the V8 Power Pack DLC, which adds nine V8‑powered race cars spanning three categories and introduces the Road Atlanta track to the game. The pack expands the title’s vehicle roster and circuit selection for players.
The developers have released a new patch for the sim racing title Le Mans Ultimate. The update specifically targets recent netcode problems, aiming to improve online performance and stability for players. The announcement was posted on Traxion.gg, where the article titled 'Key netcode patch released for Le Mans Ultimate' was published.
Asphalt Legends now features an IMSA endurance racing mode and adds four new cars: the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro, Ferrari 499P Modificata, Mercedes‑Benz C11 and McLaren 650S GT. The update was announced on Traxion.GG.
The first development blog for Geoff Crammond’s Grand Prix series rereleases confirms the games’ source code will be upgraded to DirectX 11 and designed for easy modification, addressing licensing complications while aiming to provide a mod‑friendly experience for players.
In September 2026, MOZA Racing traveled to Roswell, New Mexico for the National Championship Air Races, partnering with the Microsoft Flight Simulator team to install force‑feedback flight controls at the event. Attendees can experience next‑generation virtual air racing following Microsoft’s recent release of the National Championship Air Races experience for Microsoft Flight Simulator 20.
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 participant can join, providing more structured sim‑racing experiences throughout the week of September 15‑21 2026.
iRacing’s Special Event calendar showcases a range of premier races, from stock and sports cars to open‑wheel formula and sprint cars, on both pavement and dirt. This week highlights the Britcar 24 presented by Cosworth, available for solo or team competition.
Rennsport has announced that the first vehicle in the upcoming Kings of the Ring DLC will be a KTM model. This car is the initial release among three new cars included in the next content pack for the Rennsport game, as reported by Traxion.GG.
SCS Software has revealed how courier jobs will function in the upcoming Road Trip mode of American Truck Simulator. The details were published in a post titled “How courier jobs will work in American Truck Simulator’s Road Trip mode,” which first appeared on Traxion.GG.
Assetto Corsa Rally’s V0.6 update, released by the game’s developer, tackled previously reported crash issues, making the patch more significant than initially perceived. The update’s stability improvements were highlighted in a Traxion.GG article discussing its impact on gameplay.
GTPlanet reports a new GT7 Daily Races set has launched, featuring the Porsche 996 GT3 on the Deep Forest circuit. The series, titled “Stuck in the Meta With You,” is now live for players to compete in the daily event schedule.
Simagic remains active in 2026, having recently launched its Alpha EVO Ultra wheelbase. The Simagic P700 pedals article follows this release, indicating the company’s ongoing product development within its sim‑racing lineup. The piece, published on Sim Race Blog, provides an overview of the new pedal model and its compatibility with existing setups.
Kunos Simulazioni and Supernova Games have released Update 0.6 for the Early Access version of Assetto Corsa Rally. The update was announced on Bsimracing, and the post titled “Assetto Corsa Rally – Update 0.6 Deployed” is available at https://www.bsimracing.com/assetto-corsa-rally-update-0-6-deployed/.
Last updated · September 19, 2026 at 10:28 AM