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SimRacing Expo 2025: VPG Sim to display latest Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car and matching sim racing steering wheel in European first | Traxion

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In a European exclusive, VPG Sim will have a 2026-spec Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car on display at SimRacing Expo, with visitors able to try the car's 100% accurate sim steering wheel.

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In a European public exclusive, VPG Sim will display Porsche's 2026 911 GT3 Cup (992.2) car alongside the firm's fully accurate Porsche 911 Cup steering wheel at this year's SimRacing Expo. Haupt Raci...

New skill-nerfing Tokyo Xtreme Racer update out now | Traxion

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1h

A new bug-squashing update has been released for Tokyo Xtreme Racer.

Full details here: traxion.gg/new-skill-ne...

Tokyo Xtreme Racer's V1.0.2 update is out now, addressing several minor bugs in Genki's arcade racing reboot.

10 of the BEST upcoming PS5 Racing Games

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 22h

PS5 owners, soon there will be a large Gran Turismo 7 update, NASCAR 25 and next year GTA VI.

But there's more - here are 10 of the best racing games to hit PlayStation 5 soon.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator receive new Krone DLC | Traxion

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1d

American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2 have received a new Krone Agricultural Equipment DLC, adding seven pieces of deliverable farm machinery.

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A new Krone Agriculture Equipment DLC has been released for both American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2, adding seven pieces of deliverable farm machinery to each game.

SimRacing Expo 2025: ‘Mr Nürburgring’ Misha Charoudin joins Novus Racing Simulators booth | Traxion

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1d

In response to criticisms, a new Formula Legends patch introduces a more responsive handling option alongside AI improvements.

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1d

Novus Racing Simulators will be joined by VPG Sim and Misha Charoudin at this year's SimRacing Expo, with a special Time Attack-style competition teased.

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This year's SimRacing Expo is set to feature the 'King of the Nürburgring' Misha Charoudin, as he joins the Novus Racing Simulators stand alongside some unnamed co-drivers.

Play the new Assetto Corsa EVO 0.4 update at the SimRacing Expo

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1d

In case you missed it, we expect to learn more about Assetto Corsa EVO v0.4 next week at the Sim Racing Expo: traxion.gg/assetto-cors...

Assetto Corsa EVO's new 0.4 update is set to feature the Ferrari F40 Competizione and Nürburgring Nordschleife - and you can experience it this month at the SimRacing Expo.

We played iRacing Arcade!!

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1d

Here's what to expect from the demo, in video form too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vf0...

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iRacing Arcade demo lands 13th October

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1d

iRacing Arcade will release a playable PC demo for free next week, 13th October:
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Driver Max Esterson will race in the IMSA race with iRacing Arcade logos on the Porsche 963’s livery to celebrate the demo’s release.

Trak Racer unveils new Alpine Racing F1 cockpit | Traxion

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1d

We've been testing iRacing Arcade and it's fun!

That's it, that's the post.

Watch our hands-on impressions and gameplay: youtu.be/_vf0yDzsWfE

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 1d

Three Fields Entertainment's CEO Fiona Sperry tells Traxion why Burnout fans "will feel right at home" in Wreckreation.

Read our full interview: traxion.gg/why-wreckrea...

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 2d

Trak Racer has revealed its new F1-inspired Alpine Racing 160FG Hybrid Formula and GT Cockpit ahead of this year's SimRacing Expo.

Full story here: traxion.gg/trak-racer-u...

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Trak Racer has revealed the Alpine Racing 160FG Hybrid Formula and GT Cockpit, powder-coated in Alpine Racing TRX blue.

SimRacing Expo 2025: BS+ Competition and Garret Lowe set to display Euro NASCAR Series car | Traxion

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 2d

BS+ Competition and NASCAR Euro Series driver Garrett Lowe will exhibit his Chevrolet Camaro at this year's SimRacing Expo.

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BS+ Competition will be attending this year's SimRacing Expo alongside its driver Garrett Lowe, who will be displaying his NASCAR Euro Series Chevrolet Camaro.

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Fanatec has revealed the replacement for the discontinued CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2.

Designed for Xbox, the new CSL Steering Wheel GT3 launches this month, priced at €199.95.

Full story: traxion.gg/fanatec-reve...

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2025-spec KartSim content available now in rFactor 2 | Traxion

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 2d

More new content is available now in rFactor 2, as KartSim brings five updated karts and 12 2025-spec tracks to Studio 397's title.

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New KartSim content is available to purchase in rFactor 2 now, with the 2025 Esports Full Pack containing five updated karts and 12 2025-spec tracks.

iRacing Studios’s IndyCar game won’t use any code from previously cancelled projects

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 4d

When the previous IndyCar game project was canned, the series gave iRacing Studios the option to use the unfinished game code and assets.

However, it has been confirmed that for the new 2026 game, it will be built from scratch instead: traxion.gg/iracing-stud...

Despite having the option of using a canceled IndyCar game code base, iRacing Studios has decided to start from scratch for its 2026 game.

Revosim, Axsim and Advanced Sim Racing confirmed for SimRacing Expo

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 4d

Nacon's Revosim wheel brand, Axsim (who recently partnered with F1 Arcade), Home of Sim Racing and Advanced SimRacing have all confirmed their @simracingexpo.bsky.social appearances.

They will be present on the D-BOX booth. More info: traxion.gg/revosim-axsi...

Nacon’s Revosim will make its first appearance at the SimRacing Expo this year alongside AXSIM and Advanced Sim Racing.

Lots of DLC Giveaways and Ranked Racing! - RaceRoom

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 6d

We are sampling RaceRoom's reworked ranked multiplayer in today's live stream, and have five codes for its new 'Online Racing Pack' to give away.

Live now: youtube.com/live/icFMqZn...

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IMSA Esports Global Championship returns for 2025, with cash prizes up for grabs | Traxion

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 6d

Pre-qualifying for the 2025 IMSA Esports Global Championship will begin on the 6th of October, with a $25k prize pool up for grabs.

Full story here: traxion.gg/imsas-iracin...

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The iRacing-based IMSA Esports Global Championship is back for 2025, with pre-qualifying set to begin on the 6th of October.

Trak Racer to unveil new cockpits at SimRacing Expo

Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 6d

Further SimRacing Expo news, as Trak Racer will use the event to debut at least two new sim racing cockpits, one of them tied to the Alpine F1 team: traxion.gg/trak-racer-t...

Australian sim racing equipment manufacturer Trak Racer will debut new models at the 2025 SimRacing Expo.

RaceRoom launches value-focused car and track pack for ranked multiplayer

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 6d

12 cars and 27 tracks for €30, RaceRoom has launched a new DLC pack for those just starting their ranked multiplayer journey.

Full contents list: traxion.gg/raceroom-lau...

The content can be used in any mode, but for those just starting their RaceRoom ranked journey, 12 cars and 27 tracks can be purchased in one new bundle.

iRacing Arcade to make SimRacing Expo debut

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 6d

Looking to test iRacing Arcade ahead of release?

Well, handily, it is set to be playable at the SimRacing Expo later this month: traxion.gg/iracing-arca...

Visitors to the SimRacing Expo later this month will be able to test iRacing Arcade, plus NASCAR 25.

The FULL History of Tokyo Xtreme Racer

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 6d

Taking inspiration from a manga series and illicit night-time racing on the Shuto Expressway, Tokyo Xtreme Racer returned this year after an extended hiatus.

WATCH the complete history of Tokyo Xtreme Racer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBjF...

How James Baldwin uses Simucube equipment to train for motorsport success

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Traxion.GG @traxiongg.bsky.social · 7d

We spoke to @JaaamesBaldwin on how he uses @Simucube equipment to go from sim to real.

"Literally, my pedals can’t be far away from feeling one-to-one with the McLaren."

Full interview #ad: traxion.gg/how-james-ba...

Sponsored: Real-world motorsport race winner and multiple sim racing champion James Baldwin explains to Traxion why he uses Simucube equipment to practice for his next race outing.