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Corsair to attend SimRacing Expo Frankfurt

PC hardware giant Corsair is set to attend this year’s SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, 16th-18th October. The US-based corporation has quickly become a giant in the sim racing industry, mainly thanks to purchasing German hardware specialist Fanatec in 2024, but it has also recently completed the acquisition of Australian cockpit specialist Trak Racer, giving it a significant market presence as a result. However, Corsair’s main focus is on producing PC components and peripherals, which is naturally crucial to any sim racer’s setup.

Moza Will Debut First PlayStation-Licensed Racing Wheels at Tokyo Game Show 2026

Moza has confirmed it will publicly showcase its upcoming range of officially licensed PlayStation racing products for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The new range on display will include the Moza R5S Pro Racing Simulator, the R16S Ultra Racing Simulator, and R16S Ultra Direct Drive wheel base. The debut will also mark the beginning of Moza’s collaboration with Gran Turismo 7 developer Polyphony Digital. From launch, Moza’s PlayStation racing lineup will support Gran Turismo 7 and “a growing selection of compatible racing titles,” according to the announcement. The long-awaited PlayStation products are arriving after years of requests from racing sim enthusiasts for Moza to collaborate with Sony on a licensed racing wheel range.

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MOZA Racing is unveiling its lineup for PlayStation 5

Moza Racing is ready to start one of the most important chapters in its manufacturing life. MOZA Racing, a leading sim racing hardware manufacturer, is bringing its racing ecosystem to PlayStation® 5 (PS5®) consoles for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where it will publicly showcase its first officially licensed racing products. MOZA R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base* A standalone wheel base designed for maximum flexibility, allowing users to build their own racing setup around the compatible MOZA steering wheel of their choice. First Public Showcase at Tokyo Game Show At Tokyo Game Show 2026, visitors will get their first public look at MOZA’s racing hardware, officially licensed by PlayStation. You can check out all MOZA Racing hardware in its official store: www.mozaracing.com See you on the track!

MOZA Reveals R5S Pro and R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheels for PS5

The company has announced three officially licensed direct drive products for the PS5: the R5S Pro Racing Simulator, the R16S Ultra Racing Simulator, and a standalone R16S Ultra wheel base. R16S Ultra Racing Simulator is the premium package, pairing the R16S Ultra base with a steering wheel for racers who want more force feedback than the R5S can provide. R16S Ultra Direct Drive Wheel Base is the base on its own, for people who already own MOZA rims and pedals, or who would rather choose their own. There’s no confirmed torque figure for either base, and no confirmation yet on which existing MOZA rims will work on the R16S Ultra base. If you want to see what MOZA already makes in the meantime, its full range is at the MOZA Racing store.

PS5 sim racers now how two new wheels, as Moza unveils R5S and R16S Ultra devices

Moza unveils two PlayStation-compatible wheelbases at Tokyo Game Show Pedals and steering wheel also revealed Moza has finally showcased its first PlayStation-compatible wheelbases, steering wheel and pedal peripherals. The Chinese manufacturer shared an image of at least two wheelbases ahead of a full public unveiling at the Tokyo Game Show later today, which appear to be Sony-compatible versions of the 16Nm R16 Ultra and the 6Nm R5 Pro (the image quality isn’t super clear, but these PS variants appear to be called the R16S Ultra and the R5S Pro). If Moza confirms this, the R16S Ultra will go toe-to-toe with Fanatec’s 18Nm ClubSport DD+, giving console players another high-torque wheelbase option. The R5S Pro, on the other hand, will compete directly with the 8Nm Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro and the 5Nm Thrustmaster T598 at the more accessible end of the market.

Genesis to Host 'Genesis Magma Racing Live Festival'

Genesis announced on September 17 that it will hold the 'Genesis Magma Racing Live Festival' at Starfield Hanam from September 24 to 27. For the first time in Korea, Genesis is hosting a large-scale fan festival to provide domestic customers and motorsport fans with the opportunity to experience the challenge and brand of Genesis Magma Racing. On the last day of the 'Genesis Magma Racing Live Festival,' September 27, Genesis will live-broadcast the WEC 6 Hours of Fuji race, providing Korean customers and motorsport fans the opportunity to enjoy world-class motorsport and the performance of Genesis Magma Racing. A sales area will offer Genesis Magma Racing and brand-related merchandise, including miniature GMR-001 Hypercar models. Shihyuk Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of the Genesis Business Division, stated, "The Genesis Magma Racing Live Festival is an opportunity to share the experience and passion Genesis has accumulated on the global motorsport stage with our Korean fans up close.

Hexagon and Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing launch a global search for manufacturing talent

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence Business Area and Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing have announced the 2026 Future Skills Challenge, a global online competition that asks gamers and sim racers to test the data-led instincts advanced manufacturing now runs on. Little exposure to manufacturing Manufacturing careers are increasingly digital, yet it can be hard for people to see themselves in those roles because they are not exposed to industry unless it’s on their doorstep or they are studying engineering. Morgan Ashurst, Esports & Gaming Lead, Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, said: “Elite sim racing is about far more than the driver’s instincts. “Sim racing helps make that transferable potential visible. Prizes for the winning contestants include a Fanatec sim rig, a trip to the Red Bull Technology Campus, and a tour of the Oracle Red Bull Racing factory, as well as a range of merchandise and prizes.

iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports & Community Events | September 17th to September 23rd, 2026

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. In 2026, the Britcar 24 joins the iRacing Special Events calendar with GT3 and GT4 cars taking on a full day and night around Silverstone. In 2026, the Britcar 24 joins the iRacing Special Events calendar with GT3 and GT4 cars taking on a full day and night around Silverstone. Car: NASCAR Craftsman Trucks | Track: Echo Park Broadcasted by iRacing Watch Here SoF = Strength of Field

The Curse of the WRC Game License: Why No Developer Keeps It

No official World Rally Championship game covers the 2025 season, and none will cover 2026 either. Five regimes have held the official WRC game license since 2001. World Rally Championship arrived in Europe on November 30, 2001, PlayStation 2 exclusive, and four annual sequels followed through WRC: Rally Evolved in October 2005. The license itself sat unclaimed for four years, with no console WRC game between Rally Evolved and 2010. No game license fee has ever been disclosed in any era of this, by anyone.

Fanatec Announces the ClubSport F1 Racing System

The new ClubSport F1 Racing System succeeds the ClubSport Racing Wheel F1, extensively used by professional sim racers for training. The new system retains the ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base and introduces the exclusive ClubSport F1 V3 Steering Wheel. The ClubSport F1 Racing System also comes preinstalled with an exclusive version of the Podium Advanced Paddle Module. Tobias Stelzer, VP & General Manager at Fanatec"The ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 has been an important product for Fanatec, particularly through its use at the highest level of competitive sim racing. Availability The ClubSport F1 Racing System is currently undergoing final review by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Fanatec reveals new ClubSport F1 racing bundle

Fanatec has unveiled a new sim racing bundle, pairing the ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base with the latest F1 V3 Steering Wheel. Dubbed the ClubSport F1 Racing System, it replaces the previous ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 bundle. Pricing for the Clubsport F1 Racing System has yet to be announced, but the previous bundle can still be ordered on Fanatec’s website for €1,149.95. “The ClubSport Racing Wheel F1 has been an important product for Fanatec, particularly through its use at the highest level of competitive sim racing”, Fanatec’s VP and General Manager Tobias Stelzer commented. “With the ClubSport F1 Racing System, we’re bringing further refinements to the wheel, while retaining the direct drive performance that drivers already know from the ClubSport DD+.

Quentin Warman plays postseason spoiler, earns first-career eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series win at Texas

“To be honest, I was just hoping to get a good finish out of that,” a stunned Warman said post-race. Bobby Zalenski (ERA eSports Team), Wyatt Tinsley (Kansas City Pioneers), and now Minter sit above that cut line. On the final restart, with a Wilson win looming, both DeMerchant and Quentin Warman were in prime positions to snatch it away. We know that Wilson is locked, and both White and Salas have to win to get in, no matter what. NEXT RACE: KANSAS CUTOFF Following Texas, the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series will race next at Kansas Speedway, the third and final race of the 2026 Postseason.

Project Motor Racing Releases V8 Power Pack

Home Press releases Project Motor Racing Releases V8 Power Pack Press release Project Motor Racing Releases V8 Power Pack PROJECT MOTOR RACING UNLEASHES THE V8 POWER PACK V8 Power Pack available today: Watch the launch trailer Nine V8 race cars across V8 Evo, USV8 and Historic USV8 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta joins Project Motor Racing Publisher GIANTS Software and developer Straight4 Studios are turning up the volume in Project Motor Racing with todays’ V8 Power Pack launch. The V8 Power Pack Three new classes are set to join Project Motor Racing’s twenty-one motorsport eras. The V8 Power Pack launches today for Project Motor Racing on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. About Straight4 Studios Straight4 Studios features many of the key talents that have shaped SimRacing’s heritage for over two decades. Project Motor Racing, GIANTS Software and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH and/or Straight4 Studios.

Bayonetta is coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as Sega commits to second year of free character DLC

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds received a wealth of DLC after launching last September, expanding the character roster. Paid DLC packs featured characters and locations from crossover IPs including Minecraft, SpongeBob SquarePants, Pac-Man and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Now, Sega has committed to a second year of DLC, confirming that Bayonetta will be the first free character to join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in Year Two. More details about Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ second year of DLC will be revealed during the World Championship Finals on 9th October and Year Two Showcase. Sega also announced a second season pass containing six DLC packs during Summer Game Fest.

Rennsport R1 Fall Season: TC Esports on brink of final following dominant performance

This sent him to the back of the pack, and for Rennsport Grandmasters, made them a little less comfortable to reach the Final than they’d hoped. Sebring played host to race three, and this time Charlie Collins was able to take pole, fresh off victory in race one. Porsche Coanda would end the day second (55 pts clear), MOUZ fourth (40 pts clear) and BS+ Competition in fifth (38 pts clear). Now it was down to TCE to finish the job, and a Csincsik pole with Keithley alongside looked to do the trick. However, with just a couple of laps to go, Csincsik seemed to start having braking problems into the turn seven hairpin.

iRacing 2026 Season 4: How Weather Rerolls Work in Official Races

iRacing has significantly expanded its new Weather Reroll system for 2026 Season 4, with 34 official Sports Car and Formula Car series now regenerating weather conditions for every individual race session. iRacing originally described these experiments in its August 2026 Development Update as a measured test rather than a service-wide overhaul. The other weeks can still receive regenerated weather conditions without introducing rain. The Fixed series is explicitly included, while the corresponding Open series does not appear in iRacing’s initial rollout. iRacing Plans to Expand the System Further The 34-series implementation is not intended to be the final scope of Weather Rerolls.

Steam Frame for Sim Racing: Price, Specs and PC VR Features

Steam Frame Price and Specifications Valve is offering Steam Frame with either 256 GB or 1 TB of internal storage. Why Steam Frame Is Interesting for Sim Racing The most important Steam Frame feature for sim racing is not its standalone processor. For that reason, headline specifications alone cannot determine whether Steam Frame is preferable to a dedicated DisplayPort PC VR headset. Steam Frame is designed around PC game streaming and SteamVR, making existing PC VR racing simulators an obvious use case. Steam Frame Reservations and Availability Valve opened Steam Frame reservation sign-ups on September 14.

Logitech G returns as eNASCAR College iRacing Series presenting sponsor in 2026-27 collegiate season

Logitech G returns as eNASCAR College iRacing Series presenting sponsor in 2026-27 collegiate season September 15th, 2026 by Justin Melillo A new academic year begins this month for the students in the eNASCAR College iRacing Series. The eNASCAR College iRacing Series logo changes from its traditional college orange—first seen when the series began back in 2022—to Logitech blue as a result of the announcement. “Logitech’s impact on the eNASCAR College iRacing Series has been unmatched,” said Ray Smith, Senior Director of Sim Racing at NASCAR. To sign-up for the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series, all eligible student drivers must complete the registration form HERE. For more information on the eNASCAR College iRacing Series, visit pcl.gg/pages/enascar.

2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series | Preview | Race 11 at Texas Motor Speedway

Next up for the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series Playoffs is a trip to Texas Motor Speedway for the 11th round of the 2026 season, the second race in the 2026 postseason. Coverage for the 11th round of the Championship Series season begins at 8 p.m. At Texas, Novak managed to do something he hadn’t done since his title victory in 2019—win an eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series event. The track has been good to Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; he won his first ever NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race there in 1998, and then two years later, won his first NASCAR Cup Series race. NEXT RACE: PLAYOFF SEASON CONCLUDES AT KANSAS Following Texas, the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series will race next at Kansas Speedway for the third and final round of the 2026 eNASCAR Playoffs.