The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

Tom and Ross discuss the most important news in sim racing and video games over the past seven days, which this time includes significant Assetto Corsa EVO and F1 Sim Racing topics. For the former, free-roam is set for an initial rollout soon, confirmed for its next early access update. Meanwhile, for the latter, the end could be nigh (in its current form, anyway) for the sport’s virtual pinnacle.  The duo also discusses Project Motor Racing and Rennsport’s recent updates, the next two Assetto Corsa release windows, the Genesis Magma Racing Esports Series on Le Mans Ultimate, and the recent SimRacing Expo announcements. Traxion Merch: https://shop.traxion.gg/ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt news and info: https://traxion.gg/sre/ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt tickets: https://bit.ly/SREFTraxion26 Signed up for the Genesis Magma Racing Esports Series: https://traxion.gg/gmr-hub/ Assetto Corsa EVO and Rally set for early access exit in first half of 2027: https://traxion.gg/assetto-corsa-evo-and-rally-set-for-early-access-exit-in-first-half-of-2027/ Free roam arrives in next Assetto Corsa EVO update: https://traxion.gg/free-roam-arrives-in-next-assetto-corsa-evo-update/ F1 teams withdraw from official sim racing competition, future in doubt https://traxion.gg/f1-teams-withdraw-from-official-sim-racing-competition-future-in-doubt/ F1 sim racing has become a sad missed opportunity: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1-sim-racing-has-become-a-sad-missed-opportunity/ Rensport update introduces sharper AI, lighting and force feedback alongside fresh DLC: https://traxion.gg/rensport-update-introduces-sharper-ai-lighting-and-force-feedback/ New Project Motor Racing update adds Lamborghini Temerario alongside graphics and physics tweaks: https://traxion.gg/new-project-motor-racing-update-adds-lamborghini-temerario-alongside-graphics-and-physics-tweaks/ Tokyo Xtreme Racer news: https://traxion.gg/free-tokyo-xtreme-racer-dlc-cars-available-now-for-a-limited-period/ https://traxion.gg/paid-dlc-confirmed-for-tokyo-xtreme-racer/ https://traxion.gg/tokyo-xtreme-racer-developer-statement-casts-doubt-on-xbox-and-switch-ports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2026 is set to be the largest SimRacing Expo ever. In this episode, John and Tom are joined by Danny Giusa and Luke Crane of the event’s organisers, South West Vision. Together, they discuss what to expect from this year’s event, whether you’re visiting in person or watching along from home. For the first time ever, the SimRacing Expo will have a world premiere day on Friday, with no less than 12 unveils, all broadcast live on its stage. This will be among the ~70+ exhibitors, where visitors can test the latest equipment and software in person, plus meet sim racing communities and content creators. Traxion Merch: https://shop.traxion.gg/ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt news and info: https://traxion.gg/sre/ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt tickets: https://bit.ly/SREFTraxion26 Sign up for the Traxion email newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/newsletter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the website for daily news: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Traxion Control Podcast, Tom and John discuss the free car added to Automobilista 2, its F1 licensing woes, Assetto Corsa Rally’s community message about livery mods and engine changes, Le Mans Ultimate’s career and netcode and what’s next for Project Motor Racing. As ever, the duo also run through some community comments and questions, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Key netcode patch released for Le Mans Ultimate: https://traxion.gg/key-netcode-patch-released-for-le-mans-ultimate/ Project Motor Racing V8 Power Pack out now, adds nine cars and Road Atlanta: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racing-v8-power-pack-out-now-adds-nine-cars-and-road-atlanta/ Automobilista 2 to add Panoz Esperante GTR-1 in next free update: https://traxion.gg/automobilista-2-to-add-panoz-esperante-gtr-1-in-next-free-update/ Why Assetto Corsa Rally’s V0.6 update was more important than first thought: https://traxion.gg/why-assetto-corsa-rallys-v0-6-update-was-more-important-than-first-thought/ Traxion Merch: https://shop.traxion.gg/ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt news and info: https://traxion.gg/sre/ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt tickets: https://bit.ly/SREFTraxion26 Sign up for the Traxion email newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/newsletter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the website for daily news: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We now finally have Traxion merchandise! To browse our collection of T-shirts, mugs, magnets and more, simply head over to: https://shop.traxion.gg/ Use code TRAXION10 at checkout for an early-bird 10% discount! Gran Turismo 7 seemingly has a longer shelf-life than expected, with a two-part Spec IV update on the way later this year. There are 12 cars and two tracks, but more importantly, some key quality-of-life and feature additions, with John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord break down. They also cover the interesting new Assetto Corsa Rally update, due this week, and dive back into the iRacing Career mode debate sparked by a recent Traxion YouTube video. For the non-sim racing fans, Hot Wheels Infinite Rush has also been tested. As ever, let us know your thoughts in the comments! Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update details: https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7s-new-spec-iv-update-heralds-return-of-the-autumn-ring-and-12-new-cars/ Assetto Corsa Rally update details: https://traxion.gg/assetto-corsa-rallys-v0-6-update-to-introduce-photo-mode-private-lobbies-and-custom-liveries/ iRacing Career mode video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhAJbr1Tj4g&t=275s Hot Wheels Infinite Rush review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg_8WQo3EXk&t=443s Sign up for the Traxion email newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/newsletter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the website for daily news: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We now finally have Traxion merchandise! To browse our collection of T-shirts, mugs, magnets and more, simply head over to: shop.traxion.gg And don't forget to use code TRAXION10 at checkout for an early bird 10% discount! Last week, Tom and Tom travelled to Germany for Gamescom 2026, and the racing game industry was firing on all cylinders! In this episode, they discuss their initial thoughts on CLUTCH, Maverick Games upcoming open-world driving game debutant. Plus, opinions on ‘the brand that can’t be ignored’ Moza, with its latest showcase of flashy future products, and a Crazy Taxi preview that split opinions.  Oh, and while the GamesTom crew were in Germany, John was at home crashing his way through some Assetto Corsa EVO races, and iRacing dropped some interesting updates regarding it’s upcoming career mode.  Maverick Games wants to “try and win Game of the Year” - https://traxion.gg/maverick-games-wants-to-try-and-win-game-of-the-year-with-clutch/ Watch our full hands-on Moza video from Gamescom - https://youtu.be/FdY4Ayj-SsY?si=M4dKkSRVy07WxLz- Assetto Corsa EVO 0.9 Tested - https://youtu.be/wlzYUKf6VOA?si=G4DLh4XydlnQl5J0 Assetto Corsa EVO stream - https://www.youtube.com/live/lpdShBppc7Y?si=nqV1UqzjpB6JA3-6 New iRacing content - https://traxion.gg/iracing-confirms-aston-martin-valkyrie-hypercar-and-two-caterhams-for-season-4/ iRacing Career Mode update - https://traxion.gg/all-iracing-content-will-be-available-in-career-mode-at-zero-extra-cost/ Niels Heusinkveld interview - https://youtu.be/yXPDFRkF66A?si=ntkBGTuA2-F2fO8p Sign up for the Traxion email newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/newsletter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the website for daily news: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://traxion.gg/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email [email protected] with your questions for the team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices