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Simucube reveals more accessible ActivePedal Sport, test at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt

Simucube unveils ActivePedal Sport The force feedback-producing pedal will debut at this weekend’s SimRacing Expo Frankfurt Simucube has officially revealed a new ‘entry-level’ version of its ActivePedal technology, with the Sport set for its public debut at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt. Sitting below the Finnish company’s flagship ActivePedal Ultimate and ActivePedal Pro, the Sport offers similar haptic feedback effects with a few compromises compared to its more powerful siblings. So, the Sport has a maximum force of 100 Kg compared with the Ultimate’s 170 Kg, a maximum pedal travel of 60 mm compared with 79 mm, and weighs 3.4 Kg compared with the beefier flagship’s 6 Kg. Simucube assures us that the Sport is still built to the same exacting standards as its other products, with the pedal able to be used as a brake, throttle or clutch, replete with adjustable ABS, lock-up and slip effects via the firm’s proprietary Simucube Tuner software.

A Free Sim Racing Course With 34 Videos

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Project Motor Racing’s World Endurance Pack adds 11 cars and historic Fuji track

Project Motor Racing’s latest DLC pack has been unveiled. Launching on 10th November, the World Endurance Pack adds 11 new cars to the vehicle roster alongside the Fuji Speedway track. The new cars are spread across four classes, from the historic IMSA GTP to the modern LMP2 EVO. The fictional Olivera P2-13, seemingly inspired by Zytek, and P2-26 EVO (based on the Oreca 07) join the LMP2 and LMP2 EVO classes, respectively. Rounding out the new vehicles are six historic cars from the US IMSA GTP series: the 1986 BMW March GTP, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4 GTP, 1986 Ford Probe GTP, 1988 Jaguar XJR 9 GTP, 1988 Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo and the 1988 Porsche 962 GTP.

Best Mobile Rally Games for iOS and Android (2026)

Primary Subject: The Best Rally Games on Mobile Key Update: A curated list highlights four standout indie mobile rally titles offering distinct physics, career modes, and accessible controls. Status: Confirmed Last Verified: October 13, 2026 Quick Answer: Top mobile rally games include Rush Rally 3, N3Rally, Rally One: Race to Glory, and art of rally, offering realistic simulation to casual arcade racing. While some gamers may look down on mobile games, it’s an undeniable fact that mobile gaming fills a huge niche compared to traditional gaming platforms like console or PC: it’s mobile. Rally One: Race to Glory Rally One: Race to Glory is an incredibly accessible rally game. Diamonds in the rough While most mobile games get a bad rep, these games prove that some gems are just buried deep beneath the ground.

MSFS 2024 Sim Update 7 is out, and the air races are finally free

When the Reno Air Races first came to Microsoft Flight Simulator in November 2021, racing around the pylons meant paying for the privilege. Sim Update 7 is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 as version 1.9.18.0, and its biggest addition is the National Championship Air Races, now listed in the Activities menu. The air races come back as part of the base sim The road here has been a bit winding. The racing mode only became an official SU7 feature when the first beta build went out on September 11. The four racing aircraft got a lot of attention in the final notes.

This Week in iRacing | October 13th to October 19th, 2026

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. Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2026 Season 4, Week 5 — from October 13th to October 19th in 2026. iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS iRacing’s Special Event calendar features a selection of the world’s most compelling races across numerous disciplines. iRACING INDY 8 HR The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing Indy 8 Hour presented by PC’s by THOMAS. 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.

BeamNG.drive Mod Lets You Put Formula Tyres on Any Car

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PodiumOS Wants One Racing Identity Across Every Sim and Rig

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THIS WEEK: iRacing Indy 8 Hour presented by PC’s by THOMAS | Special Event

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Porsche Esports Supercup 2026: Title rivals collide in penultimate round

A circuit known for late-season championship drama provided just that, with big crashes for championship contenders, last-lap drama for race victories, and a number of unhappy drivers at the end of Round four. Only Augustin Torlashi had a trip through the grass on lap one, but everyone else got away well. This allowed Sanchez to take a last-gasp win, and Porsche Coanda and their affiliates to take a 1-2-3-4 in the Main Race. DeJong was rewarded for his patience with the championship lead, though it’s only 16 points over Ariel and Sanchez, who are tied for second. It will be a barnstorming finale at the traditional venue, Monza, to decide the 2026 Porsche Esports Supercup champion.

How these simulation racing centers help drivers train for professional races

PORTLAND, Ore. (InvestigateTV) — A new racing simulator center has opened in Portland, giving drivers access to technology used to train professional racers. Driving a racing simulator is harder than it looks, but in the e-sports industry, people who master sim racing are turning the skill into a career. E-sports, or competitive video gaming, has grown in popularity over the years, with sim racing gaining an engaged fan base. “Sim racing and racing in general is something I want to do. And I mean, there’s a bunch of different opportunities within the sim world, but the sim world can also lead to opportunities in the real world,” Thomas said.

The Force-Feedback Wheel That Broke a Wrist: How Sim-Rig

A direct-drive sim wheel snaps to full torque and fractures the driver’s wrist. Someone straps in, hooks a thumb into the rim, and the wheel snaps hard against a curb the sim did not model correctly. All of that can be true and the case can still survive, because product liability law does not ask whether the user was perfect. This is where a product liability attorney starts pulling on threads the manufacturer would rather leave alone. What the Injured User Actually Has to Prove Winning one of these cases takes more than showing the product hurt someone.

How these simulation racing centers help drivers train for professional races

PORTLAND, Ore. (InvestigateTV) — A new racing simulator center has opened in Portland, giving drivers access to technology used to train professional racers. Driving a racing simulator is harder than it looks, but in the e-sports industry, people who master sim racing are turning the skill into a career. E-sports, or competitive video gaming, has grown in popularity over the years, with sim racing gaining an engaged fan base. “Sim racing and racing in general is something I want to do. And I mean, there’s a bunch of different opportunities within the sim world, but the sim world can also lead to opportunities in the real world,” Thomas said.

Bigscreen says Valve's Steam Frame launch grew its sales. The Halo Mount slips again.

Bigscreen says Valve's Steam Frame launch has been good for Bigscreen. In a production update posted to its Beyond blog on October 10 at 00:30 UTC, the headset maker writes: "The launch of the Steam Frame has brought massive demand for the Bigscreen Beyond 2 and 2e. That is a manufacturer's unaudited statement about itself, and Bigscreen attaches no unit numbers to it anywhere in the post. The Halo Mount slips after Bigscreen anticipated no delays The same post moves a date the company said would hold. Beyond 2 sits in an odd relationship to the Steam Frame.

From computer games to Sukma gold, Jeff Tan dreams of racing glory

By Wilfred Pilo For 73-year-old Goh Choon Hiuk, seeing her eldest grandson win a gold medal in esports at Sukma 2026 was one of the happiest moments of her life. But when asked what esports meant to her, she smiled and replied, “Itu main game dalam computer” (“It’s playing computer games”). A student at St Joseph’s Private Secondary School, Tan won the team gold in the endurance sim-racing event and an individual silver medal in the men’s speed category at Sukma 2026. “Winning gold with my team at Sukma 2026 proved that our hard work had paid off,” he said. For Tan, the Sukma gold medal is not the finish line, but another milestone in a journey fuelled by ambition and determination.

SIMRIG Belt Module Adds 30 kg Active Harness Feedback to Sim Racing

SIMRIG has opened public orders for its new Belt Module, an active harness system capable of delivering up to 30 kg of peak pulling force independently through each shoulder belt. Up to 30 kg Per Side With Independent Feedback The SIMRIG Belt Module uses two independent linear actuators, each providing up to 30 kg of peak pulling force and 150 mm of linear travel. €1,650 Plus VAT With Harness Included The SIMRIG Belt Module has a launch price of €1,650 plus VAT, with shipping included within mainland Europe. SIMRIG is also offering an SR3 and Belt Module package for users looking to combine chassis movement with active harness feedback. The SIMRIG SBM Belt Module is available to order now following the opening of public sales on October 8.

Best F1 Mods for Assetto Corsa EVO in 2026

Best F1 Mods for Assetto Corsa EVO Right Now The Race Project Formula One 2026 v3.0 is one of the most ambitious current attempts to recreate the complete 2026 grid in Assetto Corsa EVO. Assetto Corsa EVO does not use CSP or Lua in the same way as AC1, so The Race Project has rebuilt those functions around EVO’s available car systems. Sim Dream openly describes the current EVO version as experimental because Assetto Corsa EVO itself remains in Early Access and some functionality is still undocumented or unavailable. What to Know Before Installing F1 Mods in Assetto Corsa EVO KUNOS officially opened Assetto Corsa EVO to custom cars with Update 0.7 in June. If you do not own the game yet, Assetto Corsa EVO is available on PC, and the original Assetto Corsa Ultimate Edition remains the reference point for what a mature modding scene looks like.

SIMAGIC The Next Lap Product Launch Set for October 14

SIMAGIC will hold a global product launch called “The Next Lap” on October 14, promising new product updates and an early look at what the company has planned heading into 2027. The presentation takes place just two days before SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, where SIMAGIC will also showcase its latest hardware in person. SIMAGIC will attend SimRacing Expo Frankfurt from October 16-18 in Hall 12, Booth D13-14, where the manufacturer says visitors will be among the first to experience what comes next. SIMAGIC Heads to SimRacing Expo Immediately After the Launch The October 14 presentation will effectively begin an important week for the company. The Next Lap takes place on October 14, 2026, followed by SimRacing Expo Frankfurt from October 16-18.

Logitech Gives Away Le Mans Ultimate With Selected Racing Wheels

Logitech G is currently giving away a full Steam copy of Le Mans Ultimate with selected sim racing hardware purchases. The eligible products include: Logitech G RS50 System Logitech G RS50 Base for PC Logitech G RS50 Base for PlayStation/PC Logitech G PRO DD11 Wheel Base Logitech G G923 Logitech specifies that the promotion includes a complimentary download of the full version of Le Mans Ultimate. The included game provides access to Le Mans Ultimate’s FIA World Endurance Championship experience, covering Hypercar, LMP2, GTE and LMGT3 machinery alongside circuits including Le Mans, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Sebring, Fuji, Bahrain and Portimão. How to Claim the Free Le Mans Ultimate Copy The promotion requires the purchase of eligible racing hardware through LogitechG.com. Logitech has not listed a specific expiry date on its current Le Mans Ultimate promotion page.