The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

While the venerated Tom Harrison-Lord recovers from Expo disease, John Munro, Tom Bunten and Ross McGregor take over the show and talk a lot about carpets.

In all seriousness, it was a bit of a quiet week in sim racing land, perhaps the calm after the storm.... But, that certainly doesn't mean a lack of discussion points.

From BeamNG's cataclysmic PS5 launch and Le Mans Ultimates record-breaking weekend, to esports controversy and sim racing's deflating glass ceiling... The team discuss it all! And as always, we want to hear from you in the comments below.

BeamNG PS5 Tips & Tricks - https://youtu.be/JYWy-FZcye0

BeamNG News - https://traxion.gg/category/games/beamng-drive/

Le Mans Ultimates Record Breaking Weekend - https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-breaks-concurrent-player-records-during-pivotal-24-hour-test-race/

The Crew Motorfest Switch 2 Review - https://traxion.gg/the-crew-motorfest-switch-2-review-a-league-of-its-own/

Alpine Sim Racing Series Open for Entries - https://traxion.gg/racerooms-rebooted-alpine-sim-racing-series-is-now-open-for-entries-with-a-gt4-test-drive-up-for-grabs/

Florian Lebigre takes 2026 Porsche Esports Supercup title - https://traxion.gg/florian-lebigre-takes-2026-porsche-esports-supercup-title-amid-controversy/

ETS2's Edinburgh Reworked - https://traxion.gg/new-previews-showcase-euro-truck-simulator-2s-detailed-edinburgh-rework/

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The Traxion team is back from the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt 2026, with John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord downloading their (very tired) impressions.

Fresh equipment, new game updates and a slew of developer and manufacturer interviews, it was the biggest and best SimRacing Expo to date.

Here, Assetto Corsa EVO free-roam hands-on impressions, Simucube and Simagic ‘ActivePedals’ (or PedalActives) tested, Fanatec’s return to form and RaceRoom’s latest updates are discussed.

Elsewhere, the Alpine Esports Series has a new home, there’s another Wreckfest 2 update and Gran Turismo 7 is at the engine swap game again. Plus, there are community Expo-related questions answered.

As ever, let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Tommi Hallman wins FIA Esports Global Rally Tour European Shootout at Sim Racing Expo: https://traxion.gg/tommi-hallman-wins-fia-esports-global-rally-tour-european-shootout/

Wreckfest 2’s October 2026 update: https://traxion.gg/wreckfest-2-update-adds-three-cars-and-deathloop-2-track-modding-tools-coming-soon/

Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV engine swaps: https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-adds-12-new-engine-swaps-so-you-can-build-your-own-citroen-2cv-tec/

Moza PS5 wheel compatible already with GT7: https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-spec-iv-update-part-1-everything-you-need-to-know/

Alpine Esports Series’ new home: https://traxion.gg/raceroom-to-host-alpine-sim-racing-series-with-gt4-test-drive-prize/

Watch our Assetto Corsa EVO free-roam hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd85P6xENgg

Watch our Marco Massarutto Assetto Corsa EVO interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keiSeoM9wMc&

Watch our RaceRoom update hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6fixqMBuKk&

Watch our Fanatec new equipment video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwPJQ6NQHBY&

Watch our RaceRoom interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShJgGPlISDE&

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Following its recent update, sim racing title RaceRoom now has the ability to take the platform to a whole new level.

Here, Traxion’s Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Jean-François Chardon, Head of Studio for KW Studios, RaceRoom’s creators.

With the outfit claiming that its latest patch is the “biggest for the sim ever”, we investigate why that is, and get the scoop on a confirmed career mode, single-player progression, larger multiplayer grids, improved netcode, a new graphics engine and nighttime racing.

There’s also a frank discussion about RaceRoom Racing Experience’s player numbers, revenue and upcoming content.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

RaceRoom News: https://traxion.gg/category/games/raceroom-racing-experience/

Hands-on with RaceRoom’s latest update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6fixqMBuKk

All you need to know about RaceRoom’s latest update: https://traxion.gg/all-you-need-to-know-about-racerooms-biggest-update-ever/

FFB overview: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/211500/view/692023294602249638

Alpine Esports Series on RaceRoom: https://traxion.gg/raceroom-to-host-alpine-sim-racing-series-with-gt4-test-drive-prize/

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Marco Massarutto, Co-Founder and Executive Manager at Kunos Simulazioni, speaks to Traxion about Assetto Corsa EVO’s free-roam mode, but also modding and important serious multiplayer racing features.

Driver swaps? Endurance races? Free roam multiplayer races? Modding using new free roam tools? Initial map size? Progression regret? These questions are answered.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and also watch our free roam hands-on test.

Assetto Corsa EVO news: https://traxion.gg/category/games/assetto-corsa-evo/

Assetto Corsa EVO’s free roam arrives 9th December 2026: https://traxion.gg/assetto-corsa-evos-free-roam-arrives-9th-december-2026/

Assetto Corsa EVO free roam test and gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd85P6xENgg

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It's pandemonium at Traxion HQ as the team prepare for this years SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt. Clearly, it's equally frantic across the whole industry, as game developers and hardware manufacturers line up their latest new content launches, in time for the show. Amidst the plethora of DLC announcements and social media steering wheel teasers, Playground Games confused us all with a U-Turn on the PS5 release date for Horizon 6. At least we have one now, aligned with the first expansion pack. Here to discuss it all, and respond to your questions and comments, are Tom Harrison-Lord and John Danvers-Munro. Hopefully, we will see some of you in Germany, do come and say hello! Traxion Merch: https://shop.traxion.gg/ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt news and info: https://traxion.gg/sre/ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt tickets: https://bit.ly/SREFTraxion26 Forza Horizon 6 PS5 release date confirmed - https://traxion.gg/forza-horizon-6-on-ps5-delayed-until-2027-new-release-date-revealed/ Horizon's first expansion - https://traxion.gg/forza-horizon-6s-first-expansion-arrives-in-january-2027/ RaceRoom news: New Super Tourers - https://traxion.gg/raceroom-to-showcase-new-content-at-simracing-expo-frankfurt/ New Historics - https://traxion.gg/raceroom-teases-classic-mini-and-abarth/ A new hillclimb - https://traxion.gg/raceroom-set-for-new-hill-climb-venue-as-glasbachrennen-used-in-fia-sim-competition/ Project Motor Racing's final season 1 DLC pack - https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racings-world-endurance-pack-adds-11-cars-and-historic-fuji-track/ The Crew Motorfest adds a new island - https://traxion.gg/the-crew-motorfest-season-11-adds-free-island-and-20-new-cars/ Rennsport teaser - https://traxion.gg/rennsport-teases-lmdh-lamborghini-for-next-content-release/

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A double dose of double-barreled Northerner today as John Danvers-Munro returns alongside Tom Harrison-Lord to discuss all things racing games and sim racing. This week, the boys talk Singapore and the Gran Turismo World Series event following THL's fleeting visit at the weekend. It wasn't just GT7 news coming out of Asia, with Thrustmaster also unveiling its latest officially licensed Gran Turismo bundle, the familiar looking T-GT III. But it's not all good news this week, with further racing game redundancies on more than one front. Tune in as Tom and John dissect the lot, plus a handful of fantastic community comments and questions. 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/ Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV - https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-spec-iv-update-part-1-releases-15th-october/ Thrustmaster T-GT III - https://traxion.gg/thrustmaster-t-gt-iii-unveiled-as-officially-licensed-gran-turismo-7-wheel/ Assetto Corsa at SimRacing Expo 2026 - https://traxion.gg/assetto-corsa-franchise-to-appear-at-simracing-expo-frankfurt-this-month/ Straight4 Studios further job losses - https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racing-suffers-further-spate-of-job-losses-including-coo/ Original Fire Games job losses - https://traxion.gg/iracing-arcade-development-shifted-initial-creators-scale-back/ F1 25 free for Playstation Plus subscribers - https://traxion.gg/f1-25-is-free-for-playstation-plus-subscribers-in-october/ ------------------------ 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 podcast@traxion.gg with your questions for the team! Follow Traxion.GG:⁠⁠⁠ https://traxion.gg⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/TraxionGG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/traxiongg/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/traxiongg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Traxiongg/

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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/

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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

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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

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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! Off the back of our comprehensive Automobilista retrospective, our guest on this week's Traxion Control Podcast is the game's Physics Lead, Niels Heusinkveld. Naturally, we discuss all things Automobilista, including how Heusinkveld first connected with Reiza Studios' Renato Simioni, and the highs and lows of developing a racing sim with a small but passionate team. We also hear about the origins of Heusinkveld Engineering, which Niels co-created with Svend van der Vlugt, and how his sim racing journey began, and his continued passion for tweaking virtual car handling. As always, let us know your thoughts on today's episode in the comments section or via email: Details below! Automobilista retrospective article: https://traxion.gg/automobilista-10-years-on-a-physics-masterclass/ Automobilista retrospective video: https://youtu.be/_PJJCy5qZm8?si=GFc36y9o5kiBtR3X

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The Traxion.GG website has been awash with Gran Turismo 7 news this week, and to dissect it all, the three so-called 'amigos' are back for this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast.

Join Tom, Tom and John as they discuss, on top of the mountain of GT7 news, a new motorbike-based project from Moza, a significant sales milestone for Le Mans Ultimate and your reactions to the Saudi takeover of Electronic Arts.

As always, let us know your thoughts on todays episode, in the comments section or via email: Details below!

All the GT7 News - https://traxion.gg/category/games/gran-turismo-7/

Moza's MotoGP Sim - https://traxion.gg/moza-racings-motogp-sim-equipment-set-for-gamescom-unveil/

Le Mans Ultimate Sales Milestone - https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-surpasses-half-a-million-sales/

Nacon's Next Move - https://traxion.gg/nacon-teases-test-drive-wrc-and-endurance-motorsport-series-updates-in-upcoming-showcase/

Trak Racer at SRE Charlotte 2026 - https://youtu.be/NPoFey7jub8?si=fnfHOWZfOHHKHCed

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When Corsair announced it was acquiring Trak Racer's assets as part of a 50 million dollar buyout, you would be forgiven for thinking it was the biggest gaming purchasing of the week. Now, multiply that figure by 1000...... Nope, you still haven't reached the figures involved in another buyout this week...

We already knew EA was being taken over by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, but the 55 Billion dollar deal is finally done.

Join new double-barrel buddies Tom Harrison-Lord and John Danvers-Munro as they discuss these two seismic takeovers, and ponder both Hyundai's virtual "e-shifts", and an indie driving game that could well be the surprise success of the year.

Corsair Purchases Trak Racer - https://traxion.gg/trak-racer-purchased-by-fanatecs-owners-corsair/

Saudi Arabia PIF Purchases Electronic Arts - https://traxion.gg/eas-saudi-arabian-55bn-takeover-is-now-complete/

Four new cars coming to GT7 - https://traxion.gg/four-niche-cars-for-gran-turismo-7s-next-update/

over the hill release date announced - https://traxion.gg/over-the-hill-releases-october-consoles-2027/

Hands-On with Project Motor Racing V2.1 - https://www.youtube.com/live/6RfI7A68ZV4?si=SHgQen-S-QIQePUQ

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This week, an interview episode, as we once again discuss Project Motor Racing.

As discussed on recent episodes and on our website and newsletter, Ian Bell is no longer the CEO of the Straight4 Studios development team. That role is now held by Kevin Boland, moving from Chief Development Officer to the Chief Executive Role.

So here, we asked about the change, and the recent Chief Creative Officer, Aris Vasilakos, joined in too.

I wanted to know about Ian Bell’s impact, and then also what the near-future plans are for PMR, although more detailed questions about finer game performance are perhaps for another time. They clearly had a lot to get off their chests!

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Le Mans Ultimate has arguably been Julys hot topic in sim racing, for both good and bad reasons. Motorsport Games changed its decision to place its new Joker feature behind a subscription paywall following community backlash, but with the V1.4 update and two new US tracks to play with, will all be forgiven and forgotten? Other major news this week includes a CEO swap at Straight4 Studios (with the polarizing Ian Bell making way for former chief development officer Kevin Boland), and a massive move in the hardware space, as MOZA Racing becomes the official hardware partner and supplier for the Gran Turismo World Series, in place of Fanatec. John Munro, Tom Bunten and Ross McGregor discuss it all, and as always, be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section, or via our Discord server. Related Stories: LMU removes Joker paywall - https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-removes-joker-paywall-in-response-to-backlash/ LMU 1.4 update notes - https://traxion.gg/latest-le-mans-ultimate-update-to-improve-hypercar-cold-tyre-performance-patch-notes-released/ Garage 56 NASCAR "closer than ever" - https://traxion.gg/garage-56-nascar-in-le-mans-ultimate-closer-than-ever/ Latest Project Motor Racing news - https://traxion.gg/category/games/project-motor-racing/ NASCAR 26 new information - https://traxion.gg/nascar-26-game-launches-18th-september-with-ai-dnfs-dynamic-track-surface/ NASCAR 26 editions explained - https://traxion.gg/nascar-26-standard-and-gold-edition-explained/ Moza and Gran Turismo partnership - https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-world-series-partners-with-moza-racing/

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More cars and physics changes are coming to Assetto Corsa Rally! Le Mans Ultimate’s US DLC and Version 1.4 update are nearly here! Wreckreation 2 is a surprise sequel and we’ve driven it! We’ve also tested MXGP 26!

It’s all here, plus your feedback on IndyCar documentaries, AC Rally’s stages, co-drivers and if there’s a video game market crash on the way… eeek!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and suggest topics for future episodes.

Wreckreation 2 hands-on preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5LozxT192U&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1HQg%3D%3D

Le Mans Ultimate Version 1.4 details: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-update-includes-new-protest-netcode-and-practice-servers/

Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass pricing: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-us-tracks-dated-priced/

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Le Mans Ultimate and Motorsport Games CEO Stephen Hood provides a progress report on single-player modes (career, championships), safety cars, 24-hour events, Le Mans Virtual and PS5/Xbox Series X|S.

Plus, we run through the most-commonly asked LMU questions in the Traxion community.

From smaller game features to the Garage 56 NASCAR, DLC pricing and ‘Project 2’, here’s the full interview.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

5 key features in Le Mans Ultimate’s new Version 1.4 update: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-update-includes-new-protest-netcode-and-practice-servers/

Le Mans Ultimate’s US tracks dated, priced: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-us-tracks-dated-priced/

What to expect from the future of Le Mans Ultimate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXPY_uRjKGs&t=4s

Le Mans Ultimate - Beginners Tips & Tricks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVN5jOUCu5Y&t=635s

Latest Le Mans Ultimate news: https://traxion.gg/category/games/le-mans-ultimate/

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On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, the team discusses iRacing subscription price increase, its IndyCar game moving to 2027, Criterion Games leaving the racing game scene and your feedback on physical game media and Gran Turismo 8, plus a debate about the N64’s controller. Naturally…

Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten, Ross McGregor and Martin Bigg from the Traxion team.

iRacing subscription prices increase: https://traxion.gg/iracing-set-to-increase-subscription-costs/

IndyCar Racing The Game due in 2027: https://traxion.gg/indycar-game-moved-to-early-2027-as-first-images-surface/

Fanatec firmware issues: https://traxion.gg/fanatec-addresses-recent-firmware-foibles/

Fanatec and Nissan partnership:

https://traxion.gg/fanatec-and-nissan-working-on-licensed-sim-racing-steering-wheels/

PMR new circuit: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racings-expansive-test-centre-to-release-9th-july/

The Crew Motorfest on Switch 2

https://traxion.gg/the-crew-motorfest-will-be-released-on-switch-2/

Assetto Corsa EVO VR hands-on v0.8:

https://traxion.gg/hands-on-assetto-corsa-evos-vr-update-is-a-welcome-improvement/

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On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord cover your Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass feedback and what it could mean for the future of the title, plus if a Gran Turismo 7 survey is actually about Gran Turismo 8, or even 9?!

Then there’s the sad death of physical PlayStation game production, RaceRoom and Automobilista 2 new car news, and a Wreckfest 2 community question.

As ever, let us know your thoughts in the YouTube or Spotify comments.

Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-confirms-us-track-pass-to-add-six-new-tracks/

Gran Turismo 7 survey: https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-survey-focuses-on-player-progression/

RaceRoom DTM content coming in August: https://traxion.gg/racerooms-new-dtm-pack-and-gt3-cars-set-for-august-release/

Automobilista 2 classic DLC pack released: https://traxion.gg/classic-spyker-tvr-lister-and-saleen-gt-cars-set-to-headline-automobilista-2s-next-update/

PlayStation goes digital only: https://traxion.gg/playstation-goes-digital-only-in-2028-game-disc-production-to-end/

Simagic Zeus review: https://traxion.gg/simagic-zeus-series-review-bang-for-buck-is-worth-the-extra-work/

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