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A Pilot’s Take on the MOZA AB6 Flight Sim Bundle

MOZA AB6: build quality and what is in the box The AB6 is surprisingly larger than its photographs suggest. This is what carries Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024, which do not reliably output native force feedback, and X-Plane through MOZA's plugin. MOZA MH16 Flightstick review: the grip DCS pilots want The MH16 is the grip a DCS World pilot wants. Frequently asked questions Does the MOZA AB6 work with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024? MOZA AB6 or AB9: which should I buy?

Asetek Racing Fall 2026 News: XBOX, New Peripherals, Virtual Buttons & More

I hadn't worked with Asetek Racing prior to May of this year, but since then, I've steadily grown more and more impressed with both their line of sim racing products, as well as their team and company in general. The Virtual Button Box First, let's discuss the brand-new Virtual Button Box update that Asetek has rolled out for users, which is actually 100% free, already available, and simply requires an update to their Race Hub software in order to start using. The Virtual Button box uses your wheel's touchscreen in order to populate six entirely customizable additional buttons, which is a very cool QoL improvement to the hardware. I've steadily grown more and more impressed with both their line of sim racing products, as well as their team and company in general. As previously mentioned, the Virtual Button Box has already launched for free, so simply update your Race Hub software to start customizing if you have a compatible wheel.

This Week in iRacing | September 15th to September 21st, 2026

Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2026 Season 4, Week 1 — from September 15th to September 21st in 2026. iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS iRacing’s Special Event calendar features a selection of the world’s most compelling races across numerous disciplines. iRACING BRITCAR 24 The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing Britcar 24 presented by Cosworth. 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. From NASCAR to the Whelen Modifieds, from Formula 1 to INDYCAR, and even some weekly local dirt track racing, iRacing offers many special series to jump in an compete in! NASCAR iRACING SERIES Back again in 2026, the NASCAR iRacing Series (Open Setup and Fixed Setup) follows the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for a 36-week racing season.

This Sim Racing Tool Became A Secret Weapon For F1 (And Car Companies)

If your idea of racing games is based on Pole Position or Hard Drivin', you'll be shocked at how much modern sim racing is like jacking into the Matrix. While "boomer shooters" like Selaco and Dusk are making retro gaming cool again, especially for people without killer gaming rigs or the latest consoles, sim racing is going the opposite direction. Assetto Corsa, long considered the gold standard for sim racing, laser-scanned tracks like the Nürburgring Nordshleife, Silverstone Circuit, and Brands Hatch for crazy accuracy. What's truly nuts is how much sim racing returns the favor to the real world. It's called rFpro, formerly rFactor Pro, and it not only helps F1 teams train drivers, but it's also educating autonomous driving systems.

CORSAIR, Elgato, and Fanatec to Jointly Exhibit at “TGS 2026”! Experience Gaming, Streaming, and Sim Racing Environments

CORSAIR, Elgato, and Fanatec to Jointly Exhibit at “TGS2026”! Products from each brand will be combined in real-world usage scenarios and showcased as setups for gaming, streaming, and sim racing. Experience CORSAIR’s Gaming Setups In the CORSAIR area, we’ll showcase gaming setups tailored to a variety of players, along with esports experiences. Visitors can experience not only streaming but also ways to use the device to enhance their gaming experience. For details on the exhibition, please check the official CORSAIR website or the official CORSAIR X ( @CORSAIR_JP ), Elgato X ( @elgatoJP ), and Fanatec X ( @fanatec_jp ) accounts.

Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races: Stuck in the Meta With You

A new week brings a new set of Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races, with three fresh events now live through next Monday, September 21. See more articles on Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races. Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges: Ioniq Boom A new set of Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges arrives this Friday, September 11, as your console clock ticks past midnight. Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races: Pug Life A new week brings a new set of Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races, with three fresh events now live and running through next Monday, September 14. Fanatec Releases Hotfix for Gran Turismo DD Pro Issues in GT7 Fanatec has released a firmware hotfix for the Gran Turismo DD Pro and CSL DD wheel bases, addressing the stability issues some Gran Turismo 7 players have run into since update 1.71 arrived last month.

RTX 5060 Ti Tops $800: Best GPU for Sim Racing 2026

GPU Prices Keep Climbing Through the Second Half of 2026 Sim racing GPU prices didn’t move in one clean jump. Sim racing rigs are unusually exposed to GPU price swings because the hobby often demands more than one monitor. First, the increases scale with how desirable a card is for reasons that have nothing to do with sim racing. Historical Context: This Isn’t Sim Racing’s First GPU Price Shock Sim racing as a hobby has grown up alongside three distinct GPU pricing crunches now, and each one had a different root cause. Frequently Asked Questions Why are sim racing GPU prices rising in September 2026?

Assetto Corsa Rally: finding solace from online sim racing fatigue

I have to confess that lately, I just haven’t had the mental stamina to take sim racing too seriously. Browsing the sim racing subreddit over the past few months, I have noticed many drivers sharing this exact sentiment. Rally: racing against yourself I have never been a die-hard rally fan, especially after the iconic WRC era faded and Japanese manufacturers stepped away from top-tier competition. Throughout 2026, both Richard Burns Rally (with modern plugins) and Assetto Corsa Rally have been widely praised as the premier experiences in the discipline. Asetek Invicta Wheelbase Review: Direct Drive Excellence One of my favorites: Asetek Invicta S Pedals T.H.O.R.P.

Tokyo Game Show 2026 Sim Racing: Hardware, Games and Reveals

Tokyo Game Show 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting gaming events of the year for sim racing hardware. Tokyo Game Show is not traditionally as focused on sim racing as dedicated simulation expos, but the 2026 edition is different. SCS Software Makes Its Tokyo Game Show Debut Tokyo Game Show 2026 will mark the first appearance of SCS Software at the event. Several major sim racing companies have not announced a specific Tokyo Game Show presence. The Three Sim Racing Reveals to Watch For pure sim racing hardware, MOZA, Fanatec and FlashFire are the three companies to watch most closely.

Sim Racing GPU Prices Are Rising: What Should You Buy?

Likewise, an RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB approaching $760 competes against considerably faster GPUs rather than conventional mid-range cards. Why Sim Racing Needs a Different GPU Buying Guide Normal gaming benchmarks usually assume one display at 1080p, 1440p or 4K. Best Budget GPU for Sim Racing At the lower end, the most important advice may be to avoid overpaying. Best GPU for 1440p and Ultrawide Sim Racing This is where AMD currently becomes particularly attractive. The RTX 5070 Ti currently starts around $1,150, while recent RTX 5080 prices are closer to $1,580.

Seoul to host K-pop, gaming tech festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Seoul will hold the four-day Entertech, Seoul 2026 festival combining K-pop, gaming and immersive technology, from Thursday to Sunday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the Ihyeon Water Gate exhibition hall and the JW Marriott Dongdaemun hotel, the city government said Monday. The event will let visitors experience virtual reality K-pop performances, design their own idol characters through a mock "debut" process and try artificial intelligence (AI)-generated music composition. Running alongside the festival, the SPP International Content Market will bring together 874 companies from 30 countries, including 372 international buyers, for two days of one-on-one business meetings on Thursday and Friday covering games, animation, webtoons and film. "We will continue building this into Seoul’s flagship content festival — one where everyday public enjoyment translates into new opportunities for artists and businesses alike." The opening ceremony will be held Friday at 3 p.m. and is open to those who register in advance online.

The BMW That Balances Technology And Character Beautifully

There is, however, another route to refinement by keeping the machinery physical for the experience, while using technology to make touring easier. Road-ready and fully fueled, the R 18 Transcontinental weighs a whopping 954.6 pounds, stretches 104 inches long, and carries 6.3 gallons of fuel. BMW did more than just add luggage to the standard R 18, though. Dubbed appropriately as the Big Boxer, it’s the largest production boxer engine that the company has ever built. The R 18 Transcontinental Makes Its Case Against The Milwaukee Giant The 2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited goes up squarely against the German.

Formula 1 drivers slate “useless” Madring circuit design after dull Spanish Grand Prix

Drivers called for changes to the layout of the Madring following yesterday’s processional race on Formula 1’s newest track. Drivers in the Formula 2 and Formula 3 support races also found overtaking was difficult around the 22-turn course. “To me, it’s not a great race track. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free The geography of the surroundings may make it difficult to fix some elements of the track design, Norris admitted. 2026 Spanish Grand Prix Norris sure McLaren were right to pit him immediately after the VSC Formula 1 drivers slate “useless” Madring circuit design after dull Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Spanish Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres Drivers asked F1 before to fix its “unfair” Virtual Safety Car rules – Norris Antonelli says victory ‘doesn’t feel as good because Lando deserved the win’

The best beginner steering wheel & pedals on the market gets massive 33% price cut in limited time Amazon deal

Compatibility is centered on PlayStation and PC use, specifically including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, and Mac support. Individual game compatibility can vary, so the presence and quality of wheel, pedal, force-feedback, and LED support ultimately depend on the software being played. What we like about the Logitech G29 Racing Wheel and Pedals Dual-motor force feedback The Logitech G29 uses a dual-motor force-feedback system designed to reproduce changes in grip, surface texture, cornering load, and impacts through the steering wheel. Helical teeth engage more progressively, helping reduce mechanical noise and giving the wheel smoother movement as force feedback changes direction. Leather-wrapped steering wheel A hand-stitched leather covering gives the wheel a more authentic feel than bare plastic.

Opinion: The Nürburgring 24 Hours is finally getting the hype it deserves

I recently attended the biggest sim racing event of the year, and there was nary a loading screen or disconnection error in sight. Max Verstappen’s participation in this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours is a story born from his late nights plugged into iRacing, falling in love with endurance racing on this track. The teams and drivers put on quite the show as well; the first nine hours of racing was more breathless than a brisk jog around Everest base camp. PHOTO BY TopGear.com Personally, I’m ecstatic that people are finally beginning to understand the unique appeal of this special race. His car retired just a few hours from the finish and, if I’m honest, I’m glad he didn’t win the race.

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iRacing Arcade Review – Serious Racing, Arcade Attitude

iRacing Arcade Review iRacing Arcade launched on the Steam platform this March. In an insightful move, iRacing has teamed with game developer Original Fire Games to create the much more cost-accessible iRacing Arcade game. Not only is iRacing Arcade more cost-accessible, it is also much more time-accessible compared to its big brother. Track Limits And Bumper Cars iRacing Arcade enforces specific racing rules that add challenge to the races. This is not racing at its purest, but it is the most frustrating or satisfying aspect of arcade racing.

Oliver Bearman reveals overtaking limits at Madrid F1 track

Oliver Bearman Calls Out Major Flaw in Madrid’s New Spanish Grand Prix Track Design As the Formula 1 circus arrives at the brand-new Madring circuit for the Spanish Grand Prix, rookie driver Oliver Bearman has sounded a stark warning about a critical flaw in the layout. The 22-turn, 3.3-mile track, winding through the IFEMA entertainment complex near Real Madrid’s training ground, is set to be the 79th venue to host a world championship grand prix. However, Bearman, racing for Haas, believes the design includes a significant “oversight” that could stifle overtaking and impact race excitement. The braking zone into this left-right-left chicane is curved, Bearman explains, severely limiting overtaking opportunities by preventing drivers from taking alternative lines or launching attacks up the inside. One of them is the braking for Turn 5, which is curved, and that’s the real overtaking opportunity, and that curved braking takes away any possibility of different lines and sending one up the inside.

Project Motor Racing update paves the way for 2023 Aussie Gen3 Supercars

If you spend any time behind a sim racing wheel, you know how dominant GT3 and prototype racing have become across modern platforms. This patch lays the technical groundwork for the upcoming V8 Power Pack expansion arriving on 15 September. Driving a modern Gen3 Mustang or Camaro requires deliberate throttle management on corner exit to prevent rear-axle breakaway. Breaking down the V8 Power Pack lineup The Australian machinery makes up one-third of the wider V8 Power Pack DLC. Why local V8 touring cars matter for sim racing Most modern sim racing titles prioritize international championships like WEC and GT World Challenge.

Wache reflects on Friday in Madrid: 'Some positives but not quick enough yet'

Published on 11 September 2026 by Niels Hendrix Pierre Waché, technical director Oracle Red Bull Racing, said after Friday’s free practices in Madrid: “It was quite a smooth session, a normal Friday where you know you need to improve the car. In FP2 we were a little bit better than FP1. We did a lot of changes between sessions, and I think we will continue to explore some more changes ahead of FP3 as there's a lot of work to do on car set-up.” There’s a lot of different types of corners here so it’s interesting from an engineering point of view, but it looks like it’ll be difficult to overtake. The long run was quite competitive, and our tyre management was quite good, so there’s some positives, but we know we’re not quick enough yet, so we have a lot of work to do.”