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Where to find bamboo in Forza Horizon 6

Where to find bamboo in Forza Horizon 6 Break these green shoots for the Bamboo Bash challenge. The new Bamboo Bash challenge in Forza Horizon 6's Autumn season of Series 2 sounds easy enough on paper. Find and crash into 30 bamboo. How hard can that be? Japan's bamboo forests are iconic. But now you need to specifically hunt it down, you're likely scratching your head, wondering where you've whizzed past it while driving at 100 mph. Don't worry though, I've found the best bamboo location so you can complete this challenge in a matter of seconds. It's just a shame there's no unique car up for grabs like its Series 1 counterpart. Forza Horizon 6 bamboo locations The best location to visit is the bamboo forest by the Arashiyama Run speed zone on the border between Minamino and Ito. Other nearby landmarks include Shirakawa-Go in the former region and Kitayama Big Daisugi located in the latter. Here you'll find hundreds of bamboo shoots bordering the road, and all you need to do is ram into 30 of them to complete the Festival Playlist challenge. It's also a very lucrative location to rack up a high skill score from all the chaos you're causing, including the Bamboom! Skill. Another location you could visit is right outside the Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 Barn Find in the south of Ohtani, very close to Mei's house and Tokyo City. There's not as much bamboo here but it's very convenient. As mentioned, there's unfortunately no new car for completing Bamboo Bash like there was for last Series' Snack Attack collectible challenge. Instead, you'll earn a Super Wheelspin. I hope you've got good luck then, otherwise this reward is rather terrible—I keep getting the lowest amount of cash possible. Forza Horizon 6 car list: All

Jun 25, 2026 · via pcgamer.com

iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports & Community Events | June 24th to July 1st, 2026

iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports & Community Events | June 24th to July 1st, 2026 June 24th, 2026 by Justin Melillo 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. Here’s what on the schedule, from June 24th to July 1st in 2026. WEDNESDAY | June 24th, 2026 🇪🇺 Creator Series | 6 PM ET “Where the biggest and best egos in sim racing go head to head.” It’s NASCAR season! Featuring a thrilling 10 NASCAR Next-Gen rounds, 3 unique special events, and many of your favorite creators each week, this WILL be the most intense, chaotic, and left-turny Creator Series Season yet Cars: NASCAR Cup Car | Track: Sonoma Broadcasted by Creator Series | Local Broadcast Time: 22:00 GMT Watch Here FRIDAY | June 26th, 2026 🇪🇺 iRacing Radical e-CUP | 5 PM ET Fast Cars on fast Tracks. That’s what the Radical Esports Cup offers drivers with a Class C license and the desire to “turn, baby, turn!” The Radical SR10 sports racer offers iRacers a potent combination of acceleration and top end speed, nimble handling and stopping power. Car: Radical SR10 | Track: Nürburgring GP Broadcasted by RACESPOT | Local Broadcast Time: 21:00 GMT Watch Here 🇺🇸 NASCAR iRacing Series | 9 PM ET The NASCAR iRacing Series is an Oval Class C series that precisely mirrors the NASCAR Cup Series. The Open Setup Series has four races over the course of each weekend at the virtual counterpart of the real world track where NASCAR is competing that week. Car: NASCAR Cup Gen 7 | Track:

Jun 24, 2026 · via iracing.com

How to stream the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium

F1 returns this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix, held at the picturesque Red Bull Ring tucked into the Styrian hills. Here’s all the details you need to follow the action live on F1 TV. The short circuit, which is known for its punishing elevation changes and fast lap times, hosts the eighth round of 2026. Attention will switch to Lewis Hamilton, who will be hoping to kickstart a title challenge by following up his spectacular maiden Grand Prix win with Ferrari last time out. The seven-time World Champion has rediscovered his groove at the Italian team, but Mercedes will be determined to fight back against reliability woes and an unfolding intra-team battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell to get back on top. As usual, we will bring you coverage of all the action from the Austrian Grand Prix across our various platforms. You can enjoy coverage from every session live on F1 TV Pro, which brings fans closer to the action via exclusive features like onboard cameras on all 22 of the drivers’ cars, and access to both Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows. F1 TV Pro can be streamed easily via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. In the US, F1 TV is changing. Apple – Formula 1’s new Official U.S. Broadcaster – will host F1 TV included for free within its Apple TV subscription, streamlining access for fans and enhancing the overall fan experience. The F1 TV broadcast team will also primarily front Apple TV’s English-language coverage, bringing their established expertise and insight to a wider US audience. Fans can also watch via F1 TV Premium, a premier service that invites the viewer to step into the heart of the action with the ability to watch races in

Jun 24, 2026 · via formula1.com

GTA 6 reveals its ultimate edition content and vintage Vice City-themed preorder bonuses

GTA 6 reveals its ultimate edition content and vintage Vice City-themed preorder bonuses Rockstar’s take on the Testarossa features, among other eye-catching cars You’ll never guess what – there’s been some actual GTA 6 news. Not the kind of convoluted nonsense you keep seeing on your news feed, but significant new info from developer Rockstar detailing all the preorder bonus items in its Vintage Vice City pack, and in the Ultimate Edition. Let’s start with the latter. Preorders don’t go live until midnight on 25 June and prices haven’t been revealed yet, but what’s clear is that the Ultimate Edition has some pretty chunky additions. Or, as Rockstar puts it, “an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action around every corner". The really interesting bit is how this bonus content is distributed throughout the game. Generally items are present in your inventory from the start in most games, but here “new items [are] uncovered behind each chapter”, apparently. Onto the content. The headline act is a ’95 Grotti Cheetah, the GTA equivalent of a Ferrari Testarossa. There’s also a set of his ‘n’ hers Morgan revolvers from Hawk & Little with exclusive customisation elements like engravings. There are exclusive outfits and tattoos for dual protagonists Lucia and Jason, and two safehouse vehicles for Jason: the Dinka Enduro motorcycle and Crest kayak. His Vapid Ganado, meanwhile, gets an exclusive retro mod kit. A custom tuner shop, Rideout Customs, will also be available only via the Ultimate Edition, as is One-Eyed Willies, another customs shop that specialises in elaborate custom paintwork. We hope that doesn’t mean there won’t be any vehicle tuning shops available to standard edition owners. It sounds like there’s also something akin to Forza Horizon’s barn finds: “Track down a variety of abandoned classic and work-in-progress project

Jun 24, 2026 · via topgear.com

Rennsport's Touring Classics Part 1 DLC adds four DTM cars tomorrow | Traxion.GG

Rennsport’s second paid DLC of 2026 is set to arrive tomorrow, 25th June, with the long-delayed release of Touring Classics Part 1. Included in the Deluxe Edition or available to purchase separately, the racing simulation’s latest DLC pack contains four historic DTM cars. These include the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI and Mercedes-Benz C-Class V6, which competed in the championship between 1993 and 1995. They are joined by the BMW M3 E30 and Mercedes-AMG 190 E Evo II. These DTM classics can be raced around the Hockenheimring Classic layout, a new track included in the DLC. Alongside the DLC, the latest update adds two free cars to the roster: the HWA EVO.R teased last month and the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. Also included is a free community circuit in the form of Thermalito, a mod originally created by DDF Racer and converted to Rennsport by Nukedrop. Beyond new cars and tracks, the latest update brings a host of stability and AI improvements, reducing their chances of collisions and enhancing their “cornering logic,” among other changes. From tomorrow, the Standard Edition will also receive a 50% discount, reduced to €24,99 on PC and €29.99 on consoles. At the same time, discounts for the Deluxe Edition will be temporarily removed, with a new version featuring extra content expected to go on sale at a reduced price between late July and late August. Rennsport update 1.2.11 patch notes New Content Touring Classics Premium Pack Circuits: Hockenheimring Classic Revival. Vehicles: Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, BMW E30 M3, Mercedes-Benz C-Class V6 DTM, Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II. Free Platform Expansion Circuits: Thermalito (Community-developed track, adapted by Nukedrop). Collision Awareness: Tweaked the AI so it is less prone to collide. Cornering Logic: Improved their cornering logic.. Drivelines: The AI drivers now pay more

Jun 24, 2026 · via traxion.gg

Forza Horizon 6 too arcadey? Steam's most popular <b>racing sim</b> is on sale for $5 until tomorrow

Deal | Forza Horizon 6 too arcadey? Steam's most popular racing sim is on sale for $5 until tomorrow If the arcade-heavy driving feel in Forza Horizon 6 is starting to wear thin, Steam currently has an interesting alternative: Assetto Corsa is once again available with a 75% discount, dropping the price to around $5 instead of $20. According to SteamDB, the racing sim regularly attracts more than 10,000 concurrent players, making it the most popular racing simulation on Steam ahead of titles such as Automobilista 2 and rFactor 2. Anyone looking for a more authentic driving experience with realistic vehicle physics, laser-scanned tracks and extensive modding support should find plenty to like here. The offer is only available until tomorrow, June 25, at 7 p.m CEST / 10 a.m. PDT. Unlike Forza Horizon 6, Assetto Corsa aims to be as realistic as possible. Vehicles react noticeably to weight, tire pressure, road surface and load transfer. Brake too late, accelerate too early or take the wrong line through a corner, and you will quickly lose valuable seconds – or end up in the gravel trap. The vehicle roster includes more than 170 licensed cars across multiple classes, from road cars and GT racers to Formula cars and historic classics. Races take place on numerous officially licensed tracks, including Monza, Imola and the Nürburgring. Thanks to a very active modding community, many additional cars and tracks have been added over the years. The Steam reviews speak for themselves: Assetto Corsa has more than 170,000 reviews with a very positive average rating of 92%. Players should not expect an elaborate campaign, but many fans still regard it as a thoroughly successful racing simulation. Alongside the excellent driving feel, the realistic force-feedback effects are frequently praised. To make full use of that added

Jun 24, 2026 · via notebookcheck.net

Multiplayer confirmed for Assetto Corsa Rally's in next update

This is alongside further tyre model tweaks, with a change in peak slip angle, contact patch calculation and ‘refactored’ surface recognition. Camber dynamics are now claimed to “scale grip based on load and angle sensitivity,” too. Two new stages Following the unveiling of Elatia earlier this week for the new Greece location, a laser-scanned Loutraki will join the roster. In total, the two full stages will be available in 12 layouts. Several other changes and fixes will be part of the update, with the full changelog below. A release date is not yet confirmed. “In the medium term, we will soon be able to reintroduce tyre and brake thermal dynamics, tyre wear, and more advanced suspension setups for rough surfaces,” said a spokesperson for developer Supernova. “In the long term, thanks in part to a renewed collaboration with MegaRide, a highly specialised Italian company focused on advanced vehicle dynamics, tyre simulation software, and tyre testing, we will be able to further develop the tyre model and vehicle dynamics.” Assetto Corsa Rally version 0.5 patch notes New Content – New Location: Rally Greece Features 2 brand-new, unique Special Stages with 12 total layout variants. Includes 22 km of high-fidelity, laser-scanned roads spanning 509 meters of elevation change. – Added dedicated “Rally Weekend” presets tailored specifically for Greece. – New Multiplayer Online Mode featuring both official and user-generated custom lobbies. – Core Physics Overhaul: Deployed a major physics update for all vehicles and terrains, highlighted by the introduction of the gravel bulldozing effect. – Assetto Corsa Rally Events: Added 2 new event groups featuring 24 fresh events to explore the new locations. Added 8 new snow-condition events for the Alsace and Wales regions. – New official partners added to the drivers’ profile sections. Cars – Cockpit Dynamics: Added realistic vibrations to interior

Jun 24, 2026 · via traxion.gg

Moza's flashy steering wheel is a Porsche fan's dream

My latest sim racing obsession is the Moza Porsche Mission R Steering Wheel, an officially licensed replica based on the CAD data of the real-life Porsche Mission R electric supercar wheel. The 320mm wheel comes with a machined aluminium frame, making it strong and rigid, while the suede-like grips feel great in-hand. With a modest 12 controls, this Moza wheel has that sleek, premium feel while sticking true to the real-life version. Around the back, you have aluminium alloy paddles for shifting gears and releasing the clutch with precision. The big hitter has to be the oversized 5.4-inch flexible OLED display made from tempered glass. This thing is a beauty. Naturally, I spun the wheel playing Forza Horizon 6 and driving the Porsche Mission R to match. Some things are just meant to be. At a rather lofty $2,299, this wheel is for those with deep pockets, compared to some of Moza’s more affordable wheels. But it’s great for diehard Porsche fans.

Jun 24, 2026 · via gadgetguy.com.au

Steven Wilson adds 19th career eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series win at Dover

Steven Wilson adds 19th career eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series win at Dover June 24th, 2026 by Justin Melillo For the 19th time in eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series history, Spire Motorsports’ Steven Wilson claimed the checkered flag on Tuesday night. This time, it was a second trip to Dover Motor Speedway’s victory lane for his second win of the 2026 season, barely edging his teammate Femi Olatunbosun in eNASCAR Overtime for the victory. Following a pit stop that placed him around 15th, Wilson was involved in an early crash—before a quarter of the race was even completed—which contorted his left front fender. Despite the damage, Wilson managed to fight back and maintain a place inside the top-10 the majority of the night, ultimately fighting back to second with 45 laps to go. ERA eSports Team’s Bobby Zalenski was the dominant force throughout the night, leading 100 of the first 115 laps in the 120 lap event. However, a copious amount of cautions kept restarting the race, keeping Wilson in the fight. On the second to last restart, Wilson was able to hang for about a lap with Zalenski. With four-and-a-half laps to go, Wilson and Zalenski made contact fighting for the lead. Into Turn 1, Wilson backed off of Zalenski and looked low as his backend teammate, Williams F1 Team Gaming’s Parker White was heading into the corner. Wilson got a shot from there, and then pulled up quick to Zalenski out of Turn 2. Wilson and Zalenski met and wrecking ensued. Wilson managed to keep the lead as Zalenski fell down the order. On the final restart, Wilson held on, even more damaged than before, to take the win over his teammate. Steven Wilson holds off his teammate Femi Olatunbosun to win his second race of the season

Jun 24, 2026 · via iracing.com

Prime Day gaming deals live

Prime Day gaming deals live - it's Prime week, people, so strap in for five days of me trying to find a way to beat the RAMpocalypse with some actual discounts The past two decades of being a PC hardware journalist has brought me here. Jump straight to the deals you want... 1. Quick links 2. Hottest Prime Day deals 3. All the deals 4. Live updates It's Prime Hump Day as we reach the mid-point of the whole Prime Week pageant. Happy Wednesday, everyone, but don't worry I'm not fatigued, not at all. It's not like it's sweltering hot and I've barely slept for the past three day. But I'm still on it, digging out all the best Prime Day deals my expert team and I have discovered. And while it is technically Jeff's Amazon Prime Day, it's really not all about Amazon at all. In fact most of our favorite deals have come from the likes of Newegg, Best Buy, B&H Photo, or Walmart. And we have already seen some great deals pop up, and I'm most taken with the Acer Nitro V 16S, with an RTX 5070 for under $1,200. That's the first time I've seen a gaming laptop getting under that price probably since Black Friday last year. But there are other laptops and gaming PCs with genuinely good discounts, as well as some great peripherals deals, too. We've obviously got our main Prime Day hub for all the best PC gaming deals, where we'll house all the best kit we've found for the best prices, but I'm also going to be keeping this page updated throughout the week to bring you my absolute favorite deals. As a 21-year veteran, Dave's been doing the PC hardware dance since way back in 2005, and building gaming PCs

Jun 24, 2026 · via pcgamer.com

How the team behind Burnout landed a dream Star Wars <b>racing</b> game | Traxion.GG

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the debut title by Fuse Games, an independent studio based in Guildford, founded by former Criterion Games staff who worked on Burnout and Need for Speed. Since 2023, the team has been working on Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the first Star Wars racing game since 2002’s Racer Revenge. For an independent studio, landing an IP as seismic as Star Wars as their debut project must be a dream come true. However, the team is no stranger to Lucasfilm’s space saga. At Criterion, the team supported DICE, developing the vehicle sections for EA’s Battlefront shooter series. This experience helped forge links between Fuse and Lucasfilm. “We thought, we share a love of racing and Star Wars – why has there not been a Star Wars racing game in so long?” CEO Matt Webster explained to Traxion. “Fortunately, we spent some time working on Star Wars games in the past, so we have relationships there and we can ask those sorts of questions. Which leads us to where we are now.” “It’s quite a privilege being able to ring up Lucasfilm and be like, hey, we think this is a cool thing,” Creative Director Kieran Crimmins added. “One, they’ll pick up the call, and they’ll take us seriously because of the pedigree.” “From their point of view, you’re looking to partner up with people who know what they’re doing in a particular genre. So, folks who know what they’re doing inside racing taking on a Star Wars racing game is very attractive,” said Webster. Before joining Fuse, Crimmins was the creative director of Need for Speed Unbound at Criterion, and worked on numerous games in the franchise, including Hot Pursuit and the 2012 Most Wanted game. Webster, meanwhile, started working with Criterion as an Executive Producer for

Jun 24, 2026 · via traxion.gg

How Esports <b>racing</b> betting is attracting F1 fans beyond the virtual track?

Esports racing has transformed from a hobby in a spare room to a refined part of motorsport culture. That process was speeded up further when Formula 1 launched a new Sim Racing World Championship in 2026,comprising a season-opening live event at DreamHack Birmingham and 9 studio rounds at F1's Media and Technology Centre in Biggin Hill. The crossover was normalised thanks to the real F1 names: Max Verstappen has been locked into Verstappen Sim Racing (formerly Team Redline) for the season , while Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc have created enormous hordes of viewers for the Virtual Grand Prix craze. This trend has also brought bookmakers into the fold and a Unibet bonus has offered a familiar avenue for curious fans to enter the virtual world of F1 betting. From niche hobby to mainstream spectacle: The meteoric rise of sim racing In the early days of sim racing, it was primarily a numbers game of competitive gamers trying to set realistic lap times on their home computers. It's now joined by official teams, sponsors, broadcasts and prize funds in the mainstream, all the way. When real racing did not happen in 2020, it was the Virtual Grand Prix series that turned the corner for F1 fans as it garnered 30 million TV and digital views. In 2026, the official F1 esports season found the Drivers' Champion to be Alpine's Otis Lawrence and the Constructors' to be Red Bull. In addition to the official F1 game, iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione and rFactor-style games also feature endurance events, GT championships and high-level teams like Team Redline and Williams Esports. Closing the gap: What makes virtual racing irresistible to F1 fans? The atmosphere is all the things F1 fans know so well, qualifying pressure, tyre management, track limits, offside risk, and strategy calls.

Jun 24, 2026 · via racinggames.gg