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iRacing Arcade Review - Pocket-sized racing fun
iRacing Arcade offers a fun, pocket-sized arcade racing experience on PC, blending simplified gameplay with elements of iRacing's physics engine. The game features cute, shrunken versions of real cars and tracks, with a career mode that includes a functional world-building aspect. While praised for its tight gameplay and adorable aesthetic, the game is noted as being a bit light on content and its association with the hardcore iRacing simulation might limit its audience.
Truck driver replaces passenger seat with $6,000 sim driving rig, uses it to kill time while "stuck in…
A truck driver has replaced their passenger seat with a $6,000 sim racing rig, allowing them to engage in sim racing while stuck in traffic or during rest breaks. The setup includes high-end racing equipment, flight sim gear, and a powerful gaming PC, totaling around $6,000.
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Fanatec and Formula 1 have entered into a new multi-year partnership. This collaboration aims to strengthen the connection between professional motorsport and high-performance sim racing.
Fanatec and Formula 1 Enter New Multi-Year Partnership, Advancing the Link Between Elite Motorsport and High-Performance Sim Racing
Fanatec and Formula 1 have extended their multi-year global licensing partnership, building on their relationship since 2018. Fanatec will design the next generation of F1-licensed sim racing hardware and continues as the Official Sponsor of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship. This collaboration aims to strengthen the connection between virtual and real-world racing.
Logitech G is finally launching a new gear shifter for its sim racing ecosystem, and it took so long to make because "it underwent months of rigorous stress testing on every gear transition"
Logitech G has launched its new RS H-Shifter, a 7-speed manual gear shifter designed for its sim racing ecosystem, compatible with PC and consoles via an adapter. The shifter features Hall effect sensors for durability and underwent extensive stress testing. It is available for $159.99 / £159.99.
Why a Dedicated Sim Racing Seat Beats a Regular Gaming Chair - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
A dedicated sim racing seat offers superior stability, comfort, and immersion compared to a regular gaming chair. Its rigid frame is essential for handling force feedback from racing wheels and pedals, mimicking a real car's driving position to improve muscle memory and control. While gaming chairs are versatile, sim racing seats are purpose-built for long, intense sessions, providing better postural support and reducing fatigue for a more authentic simulation experience.
The Thrustmaster T248R is making me question where a sim racing wheel with no direct drive and no modular wheelbase fits in the market in 2026
The Thrustmaster T248R offers a complete sim racing bundle for new players, featuring improved pedals and a leather-clad wheel rim. While its gear and belt-driven technology may feel dated for 2026, it performs well in arcade-style racing games like Forza Horizon 5, though its force feedback is less impactful in more simulation-focused titles like F1 25.
MOZA reveals AI Coach to teach you to sim race alongside a new motion platform for you to crash in
Moza Racing has unveiled two new sim racing technologies: AI Coach: Racing Lab, an AI-powered system that uses intelligent algorithms and MOZA hardware to provide driver training, and the HMA150 Haptic Motion Actuator, a flagship motion platform. The AI Coach is trained through Reinforcement Learning to match or exceed professional driver lap times, while the motion platform features proprietary motors and control algorithms for realistic feedback. Moza Motion Manager will also offer AI-powered game-agnostic motion feedback for titles lacking native support.
