The debate around Gran Turismo 7’s new physics model has raged all week, but one notable endorsement has arrived from an unusual place: the top step of a Super GT podium. Yusuke Tomibayashi, who made history in 2022 as the first Japanese sim racer to compete in Super GT, took his maiden victory in the series this past weekend, sharing the #9 Pacific Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO with Yuta Fujiwara in the GT300 class at the Suzuka GT 300km race. It was a proper statement drive, too: Tomibayashi put the car on pole by just 0.004 seconds, then opened up a commanding lead after taking over from Fujiwara at the pit stop. He stretched the margin to around 15 seconds before a late Safety Car brought the field home. Celebrating the win on social media, Tomibayashi credited a training tool familiar to GTPlanet readers. As translated from Japanese, “I was able to put the results of driving Suzuka tens of thousands of laps in Gran Turismo to use. Thank you so much!! The new handling is also very similar to the real car, so it’s great.” Of course, “the new handling” refers to the physics changes introduced in update 1.71 just last week, which our community has been picking apart in detail ever since. Opinions range from drifters calling it a ten-out-of-ten, to rally fans mourning the state of dirt racing, so a real-world GT300 winner’s opinion carries some weight. Tomibayashi knows both sides of this equation better than most. Before he racing real cars professionally, he won the FIA-backed Manufacturer Fan Cup at GT Sport’s 2016 unveiling event in London alongside Spain’s Carlos Martínez, a precursor to what would become the FIA Gran Turismo Championships. He earned his racing license in 2018, collected a string of national titles,
Aug 25, 2026 · via gtplanet.net
Max Verstappen to take on 100 drivers in world's biggest go-kart race By ANI | Updated: August 25, 2026 23:20 IST2026-08-26T04:48:02+5:302026-08-25T23:20:04+5:30 New Delhi [India], August 25 : Four-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen, who recently extended his contract with ... New Delhi [India], August 25 : Four-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen, who recently extended his contract with Red Bull Racing until the end of 2030, will return to his racing roots on September 16. At the Silverstone circuit in England, he will attempt to chase down 100 drivers. The challenge is set to become the world's biggest go-kart race, according to a release. Like many F1 champions, Dutchman and Red Bull Athlete Max Verstappen started out racing go-karts at just four years old in his bid to reach the top of the motorsports world and competed in championships at the age of seven. After dominating in Belgium and the Netherlands, he reeled off a string of World and European titles culminating in a spectacular 2013 season that soon propelled him into the Formula One ranks. This time around, Verstappen will not be pitted against other drivers, but against 100 competitors who are a mix of fellow sports stars, streamers, personalities, and everyday fans invited from around the world. Red Bull athletes, including ultrarunner Arda Saatci, basketball shooting phenomenon Chris "Lethal Shooter" Matthews, and British freestyle mountain biker Matt Jones, will line up on the grid alongside Red Bull streamers TheGrefg, Caedrel and TheDonato as Max aims to chase down every single go-kart ahead of him. Before the titles and the records came the karts, the training ground where the fundamentals of his racing were set. Max, 28, explained: "In go-karts you learn all the basics: starts, defending, overtaking. Of course, I spent a long period of my
Aug 25, 2026 · via lokmattimes.com
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Aug 25, 2026 · via youtube.com
Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi says tire simulation remains Polyphony Digital’s most difficult physics challenge, with contact-patch behavior and tire graining still not fully reproduced. Almost three decades after the original Gran Turismo, Polyphony Digital is still trying to solve one of the most complex problems in racing simulation: how a tire behaves at the point where it meets the road. Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi discussed the subject in a wide-ranging interview with evo, published on August 22. Although the interview was conducted earlier in the year during the FAT Ice Race in Austria, Yamauchi’s comments provide a rare insight into the areas where Polyphony believes its current physics simulation still falls short of reality. According to Yamauchi, suspension systems, transmissions, differentials and other mechanical components can now be simulated with relatively little discrepancy compared with the real world. Tires remain a fundamentally more difficult problem. Tire Contact and Graining Remain Difficult to Simulate Modern tire simulation involves significantly more than assigning a fixed amount of grip to each compound. Polyphony must account for deformation, different tire dimensions and compounds, temperature changes, wear, track conditions and road surfaces. Complicating matters further, Yamauchi notes that tire manufacturers do not necessarily disclose everything about how their products behave, leaving developers to construct mathematical models from the information and measurements available to them. One particularly difficult area is how the tire’s contact point with the road changes dynamically. Heat and wear alter the available grip, while different conditions can produce physical effects that are difficult to reproduce accurately in software. Yamauchi highlighted tire graining as one example that Gran Turismo does not yet fully simulate: “The level of grain that happens when you have certain conditions on the track, it’s something that we just don’t have yet.” Graining occurs when stresses on
Aug 25, 2026 · via boxthislap.org
More News25 Aug 2026 | 10:19 PM Madrid, Aug 25 (UNI) FC Barcelona is close to signing Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Turkish club Fenerbahce. Livakovic arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday and is expected to undergo a medical examination and sign his contract Wednesday. The 31-year-old is viewed as a potential long-term successor to veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, whose contract expires in June 2027. see more.. 25 Aug 2026 | 10:16 PM Guiyang, Aug 25 (UNI) South Korea won the mixed relay gold medal at the 2026 Modern Pentathlon World Championships in Guiyang on Tuesday. . see more.. 25 Aug 2026 | 10:13 PM Madrid, Aug 25 (UNI) Jose Mourinho returns to the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid coach on Wednesday when his side hosts Real Sociedad in a delayed La Liga opening-round match. . see more.. 25 Aug 2026 | 9:54 PM Buenos Aires, Aug 25 (UNI) Mauro Mendez and Santiago Lopez scored first-half goals as Tigre secured a 2-1 home win over Central Cordoba in Argentina's Clausura tournament. Mendez and Lopez struck in the first 30 minutes before Michael Santos converted a 58th-minute penalty for the visitors on Monday. Tigre survived to clinch its third win of the season and condemn Central Cordoba to its fourth loss. Tigre is now third in Zone B with 11 points from six games while Central Cordoba is 14th in the 15-team Zone A standings with six points so far, according to Xinhua. see more.. 25 Aug 2026 | 9:49 PM Rio De Janeiro, Aug 25 (UNI) Colombian winger Kevin Viveros scored twice as Athletico Paranaense edged to a 3-2 away win over Botafogo in Brazil's Serie A. . see more..
Aug 25, 2026 · via uniindia.com
MOZA Racing has teased a new Porsche product for Gamescom 2026, with the first image strongly pointing towards the return of its 911 GT3 RS-inspired steering wheel first shown a year ago. MOZA Racing has added another major manufacturer to its growing list of Gamescom 2026 teasers, announcing a new MOZA Racing x Porsche reveal ahead of the Cologne show. The company published the first teaser on August 25 with the message: “Inspired by a legend. MOZA Racing × Porsche. A new icon arrives at Gamescom 2026.” While MOZA has not yet named the product, the accompanying image reveals enough of the steering wheel to make a strong connection with hardware the company first displayed at Gamescom 2025. The teaser shows a circular Porsche steering wheel with a gold centre marker, Porsche crest, MOZA branding and a control layout that closely resembles the Porsche Sim Racing Steering Wheel inspired by the Porsche 911 GT3 RS unveiled by MOZA last year. The Porsche wheel first appeared at Gamescom 2025 MOZA originally unveiled its Porsche Sim Racing Steering Wheel at Gamescom 2025 as an officially licensed product inspired by the road-going Porsche 911 GT3 RS. At the time, the wheel featured an eco-friendly microfiber grip, carbon fibre-reinforced construction and a 2.99-inch HD display integrated into the centre. The screen was designed to support customizable dashboards through MOZA Pit House, alongside configurable RGB lighting and an extensive collection of controls. MOZA announced 12 RGB buttons, four rotary encoders, two seven-way funky switches, four thumbwheels and two additional rear buttons. Magnetic forged-carbon paddles with Hall sensors provided shifting and dual-clutch functionality, with the design capable of expanding to a total of six paddles. An aluminium quick-release system was also part of the original specification, while compatibility with third-party wheelbases was planned through MOZA’s Universal
Aug 25, 2026 · via boxthislap.org
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Aug 25, 2026 · via youtu.be
A race recap can have strong footage and still feel flat. The cars are fast, the passes are dramatic, and the finish matters, yet the edit does not carry the same energy. Music can turn a collection of clips into a sequence that feels intentional. For small motorsport creators, local teams, sim-racing channels, or event pages, producing custom music for every video may not be practical. Tools such as AI Song offer another option: describe a musical direction or provide lyrics, then generate a track around that brief. The goal is not the loudest soundtrack. It is music that matches the race story. Edit the Story Before Choosing the Sound Race footage naturally tempts editors to start with high-energy music. That works for some clips, but not every race tells the same story. A comeback drive feels different from a dominant win. Wet qualifying feels different from a clean sprint. A garage video may need patience rather than constant intensity. Before choosing music, write a one-line edit summary: “Slow opening, tense middle after a pit issue, then a fast final-lap recovery.” That sentence gives you a musical map. The opening may need restraint, the middle can add tension, and the final section can lift without starting at maximum energy. It prevents choosing a powerful song first and forcing every clip to match it. Three Race Video Formats Need Three Different Music Decisions The same track rarely suits a race recap, social teaser, and technical breakdown equally well. - The Full Race Recap A recap needs room for changes in pace. You may show the start, incidents, pit stops, overtakes, and the finish. Music with some development can help connect those moments. Do not judge the track only by its first ten seconds. Listen for whether it gives the editor somewhere
Aug 25, 2026 · via speedwaymedia.com
- Simagic TB-Neo is a load cell-equipped handbrake
- Can be upgraded with optional haptic and hydraulic modules
- Priced at $139 and available to order now
Simagic has revealed its new handbrake, the TB-Neo, featuring a 100 Kg load cell, adjustable elastomer feel and an upgradeable, modular system.
The last point is crucial, as the TB-Neo is Simagic’s latest entry in its UP+ modular ecosystem, which includes shifter paddles, steering wheels and hydraulic and haptic feedback accessories.
This means the TB-Neo can be fitted with an optional hydraulic module to simulate the feel and resistance of a real hydraulic handbrake, while Simagic’s optional P-HPR haptic module can also be attached to add tactile feedback to its operation.
Players can then customise the feel and feedback characteristics of both to tune the TB-Neo to their preference, with its aluminium alloy chassis able to be mounted vertically or horizontally to a cockpit.
The standard TB-Neo should still offer a decent array of tuneability; however, thanks to adjustable travel and various grades of elastomers (included), you can combine them to create different sensations.
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Aug 25, 2026 · via traxion.gg
Kohima to host F1 Sim Racing India Open round at Tech X Gaming Expo Nagaland's capital, Kohima, will host a round of the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 for the first time on August 28 and 29 as part of the Tech X Gaming (TXG) Expo Nagaland 2026, organisers said Tuesday, August 25. The two-day event will be held at the NBCC Convention Hall, Kohima, and will feature separate junior and senior categories. The championship is being positioned as a national platform to identify and nurture emerging motorsport talent through competitive sim racing using the official F1 game. Addressing media persons, Ishaan Bhataya of Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited said the company would conduct the Kohima round of the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 at the TXG Expo. He described the championship as India's first official Formula 1-sanctioned national sim racing competition aimed at discovering and developing the next generation of motorsport talent. The Kohima round will provide young racers and gamers from Nagaland and the Northeast an opportunity to compete on an F1-linked national platform, while bringing together esports, motorsport and technology. The TXG Expo Nagaland 2026 aims to provide young people with opportunities to explore gaming, esports, technology, artificial intelligence, digital creativity and other emerging industries. The two-day expo will feature competitions, workshops, exhibitions and interactive experiences, bringing together gamers, young creators, students, technology enthusiasts and other participants under a common platform. (Inputs from PTI)
Aug 25, 2026 · via dailypioneer.com
Four-times Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will return to his karting roots on Sept. 16 when he attempts to overtake 100 competitors in a specially created race at Silverstone Circuit. The "Max vs 100" event, organised by Red Bull, will put the Dutchman at the back of a 101-kart field and challenge him to pass every other driver on a purpose-built circuit at the British Grand Prix venue. The race will be broadcast live globally on Disney+, with coverage also available on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited subscribers in the United States before a delayed ESPN2 broadcast later in the day. Verstappen, who recently extended his contract with Red Bull Racing until the end of 2030, will face competitors drawn from sport, entertainment and the public, including Red Bull athletes, celebrities, content creators, personalities and fans invited from around the world. The event is built around the question of whether competitors can beat Verstappen when the odds are stacked against the Formula 1 champion through sheer weight of numbers. Verstappen began karting at the age of four and competed in championships from the age of seven. After success in Belgium and the Netherlands, he collected a series of World and European karting titles before a dominant 2013 season helped propel him towards Formula 1. For Verstappen, the event represents a return to the discipline where he developed many of the skills that later shaped his Formula 1 career. "In go-karts you learn all the basics: starts, defending, overtaking," Verstappen said. "Of course, I spent a long period of my life go-karting, so it's always nice to return. It's about understanding the grip of the go-kart. I've done so many years in go-karting that you quite naturally get back into things. I will be looking forward to just seeing
Aug 25, 2026 · via grandprix247.com
This Week in iRacing | August 25th to August 31st, 2026 August 24th, 2026 by Justin Melillo Welcome back to This Week in iRacing, your guide to the daily, even hourly racing that members can get into, based on where their license level is at. There are also some special series that run at specific times that anyone can jump into, with the right credentials, that offer a more meaningful sim racing experience. Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2026 Season 3, Week 11 — from August 25th to August 31st in 2026. iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS iRacing’s Special Event calendar features a selection of the world’s most compelling races across numerous disciplines. Whether you’re interested in stock cars or sports cars, open-wheel formula cars or sprint cars, sticking to pavement or playing in the dirt, running solo or racing with a team of your closest friends, our Special Events have something for everyone! iRACING CRANDON CHAMPIONSHIP The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing Crandon Championship. The Crandon Pro 4 Championship is held annually on Labor Day weekend at Crandon International Raceway. Independently sanctioned and with no points on the line, it attracts the best off-road racers from various series across the United States. For more information on iRacing Crandon Championship -> CLICK HERE For more information on the 2026 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK HERE WEEKLY RACING SERIES These are the series that are not confined to the iRacing seasons, that run independently throughout the course of the year and feature some of the most recognizable motorsports racing around. 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
Aug 24, 2026 · via iracing.com
A new week brings a new set of Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races, with three fresh events now live and running through next Monday, August 31. This is the first round of Daily Races since last week’s Update 1.71, and while none of the update’s four new arrivals show up in this week’s field, the bigger change is under the hood. 1.71 brought the largest physics overhaul to Gran Turismo 7 since 2024’s update 1.49, touching tire grip, suspension, and default setups across the board. For a lot of players, this week’s races will be the first time they’ve taken that new handling model into genuine online competition, so plan accordingly. Early impressions over in the forums’ GT7 Daily Race Discussion thread are already circling Race C at Sainte-Croix, as it will be the best place to see how the new physics affect tire wear. With a 7x tire multiplier and a mandatory switch between Racing Hards and Racing Mediums, it’s as good a proving ground for the new physics as any race this week. The other two races are more straightforward by comparison. Race A is an eight-lap sprint in the BMW M4 ’14 around Blue Moon Bay Speedway’s Infield A Reverse layout on Sports Medium tires, with a Grid Start and False Start Check meaning you’ll want to hold those brakes until the lights go out. Race B is six laps of Gr.3 racing around Autopolis International Racing Course on Racing Hard tires, with only brake balance open for tuning and nothing else to plan around. GT7 Daily Races (August 24): Race A - Track: Blue Moon Bay Speedway – Infield A Reverse (8 laps) - Car: BMW M4 ’14 — Event-Specified - Power/Weight/PP Limit: BOP (M) - Tires: Sports Medium - Settings: Specified - Start Type: Grid
Aug 24, 2026 · via gtplanet.net
Tsunoda puts himself back on the F1 radar after just missing the points in Zandvoort Yuki Tsunoda impressed in his Dutch Grand Prix outing for Racing Bulls. In finishing P11 at Zandvoort he might not have made the points, but nevertheless Yuki Tsunoda was able to use his one-off appearance with Racing Bulls to put himself back on the radar of the Formula 1 pitlane. After his somewhat disastrous season with Red Bull in 2025 it was hard to imagine him ever finding a way back to a race seat. A solid Dutch Grand Prix weekend in an unfamiliar VCARB 03 served as a calling card though, reminding everyone that Tsunoda is one of the most experienced and best qualified drivers currently sitting on the sidelines. And while it’s hard to see a way forward in the Red Bull camp given the talent there – with F2 championship leader Nikola Tsolov waiting in the wings – his prospects of finding something elsewhere have to be better than they were prior to last weekend. Although he hadn’t raced since Abu Dhabi last December, Tsunoda has not been idle. Testing of Previous Car (TPC) runs in an older Red Bull chassis kept him sharp, and he’s spent a lot of time driving the current RB22 in the Milton Keynes simulator, which gave him a good insight into how to use the 2026 Ford power unit. The last minute nature of the Zandvoort decision meant that he was only able to try Racing Bulls' VCARB 03 in the sim on the Wednesday before the race, but that did at least give him a head start. After the single hour of FP1, it was straight into Sprint Qualifying. He was P13 in SQ1 and then P12 in SQ2, just behind Liam Lawson – the
Aug 24, 2026 · via formula1.com
Fanatec is running a late-August hardware promotion across Europe, cutting prices on Direct Drive wheelbases, steering wheels, pedals and its ClubSport shifter until August 30. Fanatec is currently promoting a range of sim racing hardware discounts across its European store, with reductions covering several of the most accessible products in its ecosystem. The company’s “Gear Up” promotion runs until August 30, with discounts on both versions of the CSL DD, the Gran Turismo DD Pro bundle, CSL Elite Pedals V2 and several steering wheels. The ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 is also included. The discounts range from €30 to €80 depending on the product, with some of the most significant reductions affecting Fanatec’s entry-level Direct Drive options and PlayStation-compatible Gran Turismo bundle. Fanatec CSL DD drops to €299.95 The most relevant deals for PC users are on the two versions of the CSL DD QR2. The standard CSL DD QR2 5 Nm has been reduced from €329.95 to €299.95, a saving of €30. The stronger CSL DD QR2 8 Nm receives a larger €50 reduction, bringing its price down from €429.95 to €379.95. Both versions use Fanatec’s QR2 quick-release system and support FullForce, while the difference between them comes primarily from the power supply and resulting maximum torque. That €379.95 price makes the 8 Nm version particularly relevant in the current entry-to-mid-range Direct Drive market, where Fanatec is competing against newer wheelbases from MOZA, Thrustmaster and other manufacturers. The current Direct Drive offers are: - CSL DD QR2 5 Nm: €299.95 — previously €329.95 — save €30. - CSL DD QR2 8 Nm: €379.95 — previously €429.95 — save €50. Gran Turismo DD Pro gets the biggest discount PlayStation users also have a discounted option in the form of the Gran Turismo DD Pro 5 Nm. Fanatec has reduced the officially
Aug 24, 2026 · via boxthislap.org
PXN is expanding its higher-end sim racing range with two new Formula-style steering wheels, both featuring 4.3-inch displays and extensive controls, ahead of their Gamescom 2026 debut. PXN has revealed two new Formula-style sim racing steering wheels as part of its Gamescom 2026 hardware lineup. The new W FC Formula Wheel and W FS Formula Wheel target different positions in the company’s expanding ecosystem, with the W FC presented as the flagship option and the W FS offering a more accessible 290mm alternative. Both wheels feature integrated 4.3-inch displays and support extensive configuration, while PXN is increasingly positioning its latest hardware beyond the entry-level segment traditionally associated with the brand. The two Formula wheels will be shown alongside PXN’s new S-Series Direct Drive bases and other racing hardware at Gamescom in Cologne. PXN W FC becomes the new flagship Formula wheel The PXN W FC Formula Wheel sits at the top of the new range and uses real carbon fiber for both its front plate and rear cover. PXN has equipped the wheel with a 4.3-inch touchscreen display and a customizable user interface, allowing telemetry and dashboard information to be displayed directly on the wheel. The control layout also includes self-centering toggle switches and 12-position thumb encoders aimed at making adjustments available without removing the driver’s hands from the grips. The W FC also uses adjustable Hall-effect shift paddles and a CNC-machined anodized quick-release module. RGB lighting can be configured through both PXN’s own SimRacing software and SimHub, expanding the customization available for telemetry-driven lighting and other visual functions. PXN has not yet published the wheel’s dimensions, weight or final control count, so those specifications remain to be confirmed. W FS offers a 290mm alternative The W FS Formula Wheel takes a slightly different approach. PXN describes it as the
Aug 24, 2026 · via boxthislap.org
- Primary Subject: Gran Turismo 7 – Sport Mode Daily Races - Key Update: Three new Daily Races have launched featuring Blue Moon Bay Speedway, Autopolis, and Circuit de Sainte-Croix using BMW M4, Gr.3, and Gr.2 cars. - Status: Confirmed - Last Verified: August 24, 2026 - Quick Answer: Gran Turismo 7's new Daily Races feature Blue Moon Bay (BMW M4), Autopolis (Gr.3), and Circuit de Sainte-Croix B (Gr.2) to test driver rating skills. Three new daily races have been added to Gran Turismo 7. Two of this week's races take place on original tracks, and one on a real-world circuit. These races provide all kinds of challenges and put your driving skills to the test. Daily races earn you Driver and Sportsmanship rating points, which are important if you aim to participate in future Gran Turismo esports events, such as the World Series. So, without further ado, let's find out everything about the three new Gran Turismo 7 daily races. Daily Race A This week's Daily Race A takes place in the Blue Moon Bay Speedway - Infield A, a 3,3 km track with 10 turns and a tarmac surface, in the United States. For this challenge, you need to use the BMW M4 Coupé '14 equipped with sport medium tires. The car settings are fixed, and you have one set of tires and one tank of fuel for the whole challenge. Daily Race B Daily Race B takes you to the Autopolis International Racing Course, a 4,6 km track with 18 turns and a tarmac surface, in Japan. For this 6-lap challenge, you need to use a Gr.3 category car, equipped with racing hard tires. The car settings are partially changeable, as you can adjust the brake balance. You have one set of tires and one tank of
Aug 24, 2026 · via racinggames.gg
Review – iRacing Arcade People into the competitive racing game scene are probably well aware of iRacing. It’s a subscription based racing simulator that makes Assetto Corsa feel like Mario Kart by comparison. Its focus is on pure, unadulterated realism, to the point that major racing organizations such as NASCAR have used iRacing as the basis for their competitive esports series. As you’d expect, this isn’t exactly the kind of experience you can easily translate into a console game aimed at a less hardcore audience. iRacing Studios‘ solution was to create a more colorful, newcomer friendly take on its hardcore racing formula, aptly named iRacing Arcade. It’s certainly more approachable at first glance, with its colorful visuals and chibi characters, but that raises the obvious question: is this actually an arcade racer? More importantly, does it manage to hit the sweet spot between simulation and accessibility? I don’t know why, but racing game developers are struggling with understanding the concept of an “arcade racer” nowadays. To me, an arcade racer is the kind of “easy to pick up” racing game where you can just select a course, a car, and just jump into a race in less than a minute. No need to worry about a career, finances, menus, just pure driving, usually without the most realistic of controls and physics. iRacing Arcade… isn’t that. Whilst far from being as realistic and prohibitive towards newcomers as its big brother, it sits on a bizarre limbo, not knowing if it wants to be a kid-friendly racer with goofy visuals, or a racing sim. A less realistic racing sim, but a racing sim regardless. It’s easy to grasp its controls and physics, that’s for certain. But iRacing Arcade focuses more on a simplistic career mode that is the core of its somewhat
Aug 24, 2026 · via waytoomany.games
Nacon’s latest News From The Pits showcase was absolutely stuffed with racing announcements, ranging from new sim hardware and console-compatible direct drive wheels to fresh looks at MXGP 26, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Gear.Club Unlimited 3, and what comes next for the WRC series. - REVOSIM RS Lite aims to make direct drive racing considerably cheaper - The 10Nm RS Pure is coming to PS5 and Xbox - Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is bringing houses back - MXGP 26 gets an extended gameplay showing - Gear.Club Unlimited 3 pre-orders are live - Endurance Motorsport Series targets early 2027 - And Nacon is starting to tease the future of WRC The third episode of the company’s racing-focused show also revealed what could be one of the more interesting pieces of affordable sim racing hardware arriving this year: the new REVOSIM RS Lite, a 3.2Nm direct drive wheel bundle priced at €279.90. Nacon says that will make it the cheapest direct drive wheel on the market when it arrives later in 2026, and while we’ll need to see exactly where competing prices sit by launch, getting direct drive hardware anywhere close to the €280 mark is certainly going to get people’s attention. You can watch the entire News From The Pits Episode 3 showcase below. REVOSIM RS Lite aims to make direct drive racing considerably cheaper The biggest hardware reveal was the RS Lite, positioned as the new entry point into Nacon’s REVOSIM ecosystem. Rather than relying on the belt or gear-driven force feedback traditionally found in cheaper racing wheels, the RS Lite uses a 3.2Nm direct drive wheelbase. That means the steering wheel is connected directly to the motor, theoretically allowing more immediate and detailed force feedback. The package also includes a Hall effect pedal set using magnetic sensors
Aug 24, 2026 · via escapistmagazine.com
“Finally, NFS Underground 3”: Heatwarped brings back old-school arcade racing Fans of early-2000s arcade racing games have a new reason to get excited. Indie studio Sealime has unveiled Heatwarped, an open-world street racer that looks like a modern take on the classic Need for Speed Underground formula. The reveal trailer shows exactly what the game is going for: neon-lit streets, night races, heavily customized cars, drifting, nitrous and the kind of exaggerated visual effects that defined arcade racers of the 2000s. The overall presentation is so close to Need for Speed Underground 2 that it could easily be mistaken for an unofficial sequel at first glance. Heatwarped is set in the fictional city of Ratfield, where players take part in illegal street races, customize their cars and build a reputation among other racers. The game also features an in-game racing forum that players can use to meet other racers and find events. The developers are clearly leaning into the old-school formula rather than trying to reinvent arcade racing. The game offers an open world, various race types, drifting and time trials, while car customization plays a major role. The current demo already gives players a chance to try some of these mechanics. The project has attracted plenty of attention from Need for Speed fans, with many players comparing it directly to Underground and Underground 2. The visual style, interface and overall atmosphere are particularly familiar, and one YouTube commenter summed up the reaction simply: “Finally, NFS Underground 3.” There is, however, a reason not to get too carried away just yet. Heatwarped is still in development, and the demo is clearly not a finished product. Player feedback has been generally enthusiastic, but some have pointed to issues with driving physics, AI and technical optimization. Still, the project is already doing
Aug 24, 2026 · via notebookcheck.net