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Read more on Medianews4u.com → DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation launch Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation have announced the Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, a five-year annual event running through 2031. Read more on Taylorville Daily News → Pakistan Cricket Board eyes PSL Sixes franchise league Pakistan Cricket Board chief executive Salman Naseer said the board is exploring PSL Sixes, a six overs a side franchise tournament modelled on Hong Kong Sixes. Why it matters: If approved, PSL Sixes gives PCB a lower cost property to extend the league brand, test emerging players earlier and monetise venues that have not hosted top tier cricket. What changed: Track Titan’s analysis targets lap-time gains and technique refinement, signalling a shift from open competition to coached development. That gives Indian sim racers a more professional pathway into Formula 1’s global ecosystem.

Arcade Archives Ace Driver Victory Lap review: More is less

Gone is the Ridge-Racer-esque idealised pseudo-realism of Ace Driver, replaced with pinks, purples, greens and blues. The result isn’t as aesthetically pleasing as the original as it’s frequently garish, but you do get used to it. The fact that this conversion supports VRR on supported hardware setups suggests it’s not a perfect fit for modern standards. Seeking brilliance Overall, it’s not as easy to recommend as the original, despite being that game plus two more tracks. Score: 7/10 ” Classic arcade racer sits in its predecessor’s shadow “ Arcade Archives Ace Driver Victory Lap is available for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Verstappen Sim Racing, Bleu Mercure Esport Fight to IMSA Esports Global Championship Class Victories at Watkins Glen

132 Bleu Mercure Porsche, this time with Vasilios Beletsiotis and Thibaud Prevot sharing time behind the wheel. 33 Verstappen Sim Racing BMW of Enzo Bonito and Sam Kuitert picking up the lead and overall victory. 132 Bleu Mercure Porsche was tucked up behind the No. 31 Bleu Mercure Acura had jumped them in a similar strategy play as the Grid-and-Go cars. 31 Bleu Mercure Acura ended with an unplanned trip down pit road just after the final planned stop of the day.

Hawley man turns backyard shed into full-motion racing simulator, hopes to bring concept to Fargo

HAWLEY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A Hawley man has turned his backyard shed into a full racing simulator, and now he’s hoping to bring that passion to Fargo. Mitchell Dahlen, founder of MM Simulations, started sim racing after breaking his ankle. “It started as a, I wanted one of these type of a thing, but when I looked at the price tag, I didn’t want to pay the price tag,” Dahlen said. What separates this simulator from others is price — nearly half the price of its competitors. Just like you would at the driving range, but you’re going to the driving range,” Dahlen said.

Verstappen Sim Racing, Bleu Mercure Esport fight to IMSA Esports Global Championship class victories at Watkins Glen

132 Bleu Mercure Porsche, this time with Vasilios Beletsiotis and Thibaud Prevot sharing time behind the wheel. 33 Verstappen Sim Racing BMW of Enzo Bonito and Sam Kuitert picking up the lead and overall victory. 132 Bleu Mercure Porsche was tucked up behind the No. 31 Bleu Mercure Acura had jumped them in a similar strategy play as the Grid-and-Go cars. 31 Bleu Mercure Acura ended with an unplanned trip down pit road just after the final planned stop of the day.

This Week in iRacing | October 27th to November 2nd, 2026 - iRacing.com | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations

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 7 — from October 27th to November 2nd in 2026. iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS iRacing’s Special Event calendar features a selection of the world’s most compelling races across numerous disciplines. iRACING FF1600 FESTIVAL The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing FF1600 Festival Presented by CONSPIT. 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.

Le Mans Ultimate Breaks Steam Player Record During 24H

Le Mans Ultimate has reached a new all-time player record on Steam, with 11,941 concurrent users recorded on October 24, 2026. The new record was achieved during one of Le Mans Ultimate’s most demanding official events. However, the 11,941 figure represents the total number of users running Le Mans Ultimate through Steam simultaneously, not the number of drivers competing in the event. Nevertheless, reaching nearly 12,000 simultaneous Steam users represents an important milestone for Le Mans Ultimate. The new record can be checked on SteamDB’s Le Mans Ultimate statistics page, while the complete event format and participation requirements are available in the official Le Mans Ultimate Special Events calendar.

iRacing Announces FF1600 Festival at Brands Hatch This Weekend

iRacing has announced the return of its FF1600 Festival Presented by CONSPIT, taking place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at Brands Hatch Indy. FF1600 Festival Schedule and Broadcast Details iRacing has confirmed five starting times across the weekend, giving drivers in different regions opportunities to participate. Sunday, November 1: 00:00 GMT / 01:00 CET. The third starting time, scheduled for Saturday at 12:00 GMT, will feature an official broadcast of the top split. The iRacing FF1600 Festival Presented by CONSPIT runs from October 30 to November 1, 2026.

Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races: Pour Some SUGO on Me

Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges: Circle the WGNs A new set of Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges goes live this Friday, October 23, as your console clock rolls past midnight. Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races: No Sugo for You A new week brings a new set of Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races, with three fresh events now live and running through next Monday, October 26. Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges: Hold Your Chevaux A new set of Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges arrives this Friday, October 16, once your console clock ticks past midnight. Gran Turismo 7 pairs the brand-new Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo with the equally fresh SUGO International Racing Course on Sports Soft tires. Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races: Red Bull Gives You Wins A new week brings a new set of Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races, with three fresh events now live and running through next Monday, October 19.

Verstappen Sim Racing handed IMSA Esports win after Grid and Go’s disconnection woes

As the IMSA Esports Global Championship headed to Watkins Glen for its third round of five, both GTP and GTD championships were becoming two-horse races. Bleu Mercure Esport had the lead in both, heading Grid and Go-backed efforts by 13 and 23 points, respectively. The first big moment of contact came after five minutes for the GTP championship leaders, as BME hit BS+ Competition going into the Bus Stop, effectively ending the latter’s race. BME also briefly led in GTD, though BS+ regained it before their first stops, where the lead remained unchanged. Not long after, the window for GTD’s final stops was open, a cycle started by championship leaders Bleu Mercure.

2026 Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship belongs to Florian Lebigre following walk-off Monza win

The 2026 edition of the Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship Series came down to the final Main race of the season at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Saturday afternoon. Lebigre, who led going into Interlagos, was mired back in fourth following the Brazilian excursion, 18 points back from a potential title. In the end, Lebigre managed to win the final race of the season, which was enough to clinch the 2026 World Championship. It would have been a true halving of the points if deJong did not place fifth, earning two points towards the title himself. +/- WINS POLES T-5’s T-10’s 1 2 Florian Lebigre Verstappen Sim Racing Europe 276 Ldr.

Trak Racer Offers Free Seat Slider With TRX V2, Gift Choice With TRA

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Kinetix Strength Studio Opens at The Podium with a Hybrid Race Simulation

The newest brand from the Strength in Movement Group marked its official opening by putting hybrid racers through a four-station test of strength and stamina. Kinetix Strength Studio (KSS) officially opened on October 13, 2026, on the 4th floor of The Podium in Ortigas. KSS comes from the Strength in Movement (SIM) Group, the same team behind Kinetix Lab, Kinetix+, Kinetix Kids, Kinetix Kitchen, and Polarity Wellness Club. KSS brings group strength training into the mix. Strength Built in a Crew “At KSS, we believe that strength is a group sport,” said Coach Marc Amil, branch manager of Kinetix Strength Studio.

Why A Small-Bore Adventure Bike Could Be A Better Travel Companion Than A Big One

Adventure Travel Makes Weight Matter In Unexpected Places A big adventure bike can hide its mass impressively well once both wheels are rolling. A lighter adventure bike gives the rider more room to make small mistakes without immediately turning them into big ones. Small-Bike Travel Works Best When You Resist Turning It Into A Big Bike Downsizing, however, only works if the packing list is regulated. Choose The Bike For The Hardest Part Of Your Trip Small-bore ADVs also leave more room in the travel budget. Big adventure bikes still make more sense for two-up touring, heavy loads, sustained interstate speeds, and effortless overtaking.

A real £150 BMW E36 dashboard has been used in a racing simulator.

A Reddit user named Miniteshi shared a creative solution to the problem of the system unit being too far from his racing simulator. To do this, he integrated a BMW E36 dashboard into the setup. The entire setup cost the enthusiast less than £150, as most of the parts and components were purchased secondhand or salvaged from salvage yards. Furthermore, fans were integrated into the dashboard, supplying cool air through the standard air vents. The author explained that the original BMW E36 was never equipped with a start button from the factory, so the choice was made to preserve the original concept.

JK Tyre National Racing Championship 2026: Round 1 ends with a dramatic finale

The opening round of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 concluded at Coimbatore's Kari Motor Speedway on October 25, with eight races on the final day. Balaprasath converted pole position into victory, finishing 0.392 seconds ahead of teammate Agarwal, with Meco Racing's Raghul Rangasamy third. In the Indian Touring Cars, Aman Nagdev secured back-to-back wins, finishing 18.137 seconds ahead of Vidyaprakash Damodaran. In Super Stock, DTS Racing's Diljith T S completed a clean sweep, finishing 10.635 seconds ahead of Krishanu Dutta Bhuyan. Round 2 of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 will take place at Kari Motor Speedway from November 13 to 15.

Fantasy NASCAR DFS Picks on DraftKings for the YellaWood 500 at Talladega

Friday's Craftsman Truck Series race was chaos with tires blowing everywhere. Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race was a snoozefest. Talladega DraftKings NASCAR DFS Studs to Target Ryan Blaney ($11,000) Just 40 points away from points leader Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney might be just a smidge worried about Sunday's race. Talladega DraftKings NASCAR DFS Mid Tier Picks Austin Cindric ($9,200) Three of the top four in laps led at Talladega since the start of 2023 come from Penske Racing. Talladega DraftKings NASCAR DFS Budget Plays Erik Jones ($6,300) We've had five drafting oval races in 2026.

This unofficial Sega 32X port of Daytona USA has to be seen to be believed

At first the iconic Daytona Hornet car model was recreated as a flat shaded stock car, looking reasonable but still more like Virtua Racing Deluxe’s own. That was the frame rate of the Sega Saturn’s launch version of Daytona USA. Considering the £130 stock Mega Drive managed a recognisable facsimile of the £10,000 coin-op of Virtua Racing, I can’t help but wonder what could have been. And secondly, can Daytona USA on 32X ever match or even surpass the quality of that original Saturn version? 32X did enjoy conversions of Sega’s Super Scaler technology with After Burner and Space Harrier, and approximations of Model 1 arcade games, Virtua Racing, Virtua Fighter and Star Wars Arcade.

Max Verstappen issues 'eff off' response after hate towards 'great' team-mate

Max Verstappen has hit out at online trolls after team-mate Chris Lulham was subjected to abuse following a costly mistake at last weekend's GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao. Lulham, who races for the GT squad Verstappen founded, was handed a drive-through penalty after contact with Luca Stolz's Winward Mercedes during an inside overtake attempt. The incident dropped the Team Verstappen Racing entry from podium contention to 24th place, and triggered a wave of personal attacks on Lulham across social media. Asked whether more needed to be done about online abuse, or whether he felt nothing was being done, Verstappen did not hold back. Of course, it gave us a penalty, but there is no need to throw any hate towards him.

NASCAR Names Logitech G Official Sim Racing Hardware Partner

NASCAR and Logitech G have announced a multi-year extension of their partnership, naming Logitech G the Official Sim Racing Hardware Partner of NASCAR. Logitech G PRO Series and TRUEFORCE Take Centre Stage Under the agreement, Logitech G’s PRO Series hardware will play a central role in NASCAR’s sim racing activities. The partnership will also involve NASCAR drivers who already use Logitech G equipment for training and competition. Logitech G’s existing sim racing lineup includes the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel, although the announcement does not introduce any new hardware or specify which configurations will be used at future NASCAR events. The latest agreement expands that relationship beyond esports sponsorship, bringing Logitech G hardware into additional NASCAR fan experiences and promotional activities.