The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

Rennsport on the brink and Assetto Corsa EVO is resurgent

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

It's another busy news week, with Formula E making its Formula Legends Debut, Assetto Corsa EVO hitting v0.6, the next Gran Turismo 7 update and Rennsport teetering on the brink.

Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Ross McGregor (Tom Bunten's on a well-earned holiday), as they discuss these topics, plus go through your AC EVO feedback, plus debate what constitutes 'simcade'.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and if you have any questions for the team!

The SimRacing Expo Charlotte runs between 22nd and 24th May 2026, get your tickets today! https://ticket.simracingexpo.com/

Rennsport’s first update of 2026 delayed again amid publishing switch: https://traxion.gg/rennsports-first-update-of-2026-delayed-again-amid-publishing-switch/

Low Fuel Motorsport adds Assetto Corsa Evo support: https://traxion.gg/low-fuel-motorsport-adds-assetto-corsa-evo-support/

Assetto Corsa EVO’s V0.6 update: Cause for optimism: https://traxion.gg/assetto-corsa-evos-v0-6-update-cause-for-optimism/

Formula Legends recreates Formula E grid in miniature form: https://traxion.gg/formula-legends-recreates-formula-e-grid-in-miniature-form/

Gran Turismo 7’s April ‘26 update includes the world’s fastest car: https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7s-april-26-update-includes-the-worlds-fastest-car/

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Mixed Forza Horizon 6 Feedback and Confused iRacing Event

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

It’s a busy week on the latest Traxion Control Podcast, as we discuss a possibly underwhelming iRacing special event, your Forza Horizon 6 feedback, Assetto Corsa EVO’s v0.6 update, Project Motor Racing being ‘free’ on Xbox, a new modding tool and if Assetto Corsa Rally is good value for money compared to American meat…

Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunten, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

The SimRacing Expo Charlotte runs between 22nd and 24th May 2026, get your tickets today! ⁠https://ticket.simracingexpo.com/

iRacing Special Events Calendar 2026 - https://traxion.gg/iracing-2026-special-events-calendar/

Assetto Corsa mod creator tool - https://trecorsa.com/

Assetto Corsa EVO v0.6 car and track list - https://traxion.gg/audi-r8-gt4-evo-completes-assetto-corsa-evos-v0-6-lineup/

Patch notes - https://traxion.gg/assetto-corsa-evos-v0-6-update-to-feature-self-hosted-servers-and-ai-updates/

Laguna Seca re-added to RaceRoom - https://traxion.gg/three-new-tracks-added-to-racerooms-free-tier-including-laguna-seca/

Project Motor Racing 'free' on Xbox - https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racing-is-free-on-xbox/

Our Forza Horizon 6 preview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXkFWc3IsZo&pp=0gcJCdMKAYcqIYzv

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Forza Horizon 6 expectations and the price of sim racing - Traxion Control Podcast

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

Which pricing model is the best in sim racing? We didn't pose that question, a Traxion community member did.

In this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast, we try to work out the answer, plus set our Forza Horizon 6 expectations, explain embargo races and award the best April Fools' gags.

Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube and Spotify comments and if you have any questions for the team!

The SimRacing Expo Charlotte runs between 22nd and 24th May 2026, get your tickets today! ⁠https://ticket.simracingexpo.com/

RaceRoom's shopping kart - https://traxion.gg/racerooms-shopping-kart-returns-for-one-day-only/

Fanatec Podium plant - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWlwsqLDY7U/?img_index=1

Skoda Motorsport has the best DLSS 5 joke - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWHPzmplnT8/

GTPlanet's GT7 Spec 4 story: https://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-7-spec-4-mentioned-in-invitation-only-playstation-survey/

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Le Mans Ultimate's Surprise Car and iRacing Arcade Ideas

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:15:00 -0000

1.3, 0.6, 2.0.... It's been a week of nonsense numbers, DLC drops, and racing game resets. As always, The Traxion team are here to decipher the code. Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten and John Munro for the latest sim racing heavy episode of the Traxion Control Podcast. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and if you have any questions for the team!

The SimRacing Expo Charlotte runs between 22nd and 24th May 2026, get your tickets today! ⁠https://ticket.simracingexpo.com/ Le Mans Ultimate's big surprise - https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-adds-genesis-free/ AC EVO 0.6 news - https://traxion.gg/ford-mustang-gt3-confirmed-for-assetto-corsa-evos-v0-6-build/ The latest PMR updates - https://traxion.gg/category/games/project-motor-racing/ ------------------------ 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.gg⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TraxionGG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/traxiongg/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/traxiongg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Traxiongg/

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AI-Powered Sim Racing Rig and Your Project Motor Racing Feedback

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Moza Racing is using AI to make you a better driver and control a motion rig. It's wild... Elsewhere on this week's Traxion Control Podcast, Screamer is released to rave reviews, Assetto Corsa Rally outlines its next updates (well, partially) and we discuss our Project Motor Racing Update 2.0 expectations, plus answer a listener's PMR email.

The SimRacing Expo Charlotte runs between 22nd and 24th May 2026, get your tickets today! ⁠https://ticket.simracingexpo.com/ Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and if you have any questions for the team! AC Rally update news: https://traxion.gg/assetto-corsa-rally-90s-peugeot-and-subaru-icons-in-the-works/ Moza Racing's motion platform: https://traxion.gg/moza-unveils-slimline-four-axis-motion-platform/ Gritty car chase game Samson looks like a spiritual successor to Driver: https://traxion.gg/gritty-car-chase-game-samson-looks-like-a-spiritual-successor-to-driver/ Screamer review: https://traxion.gg/screamer-review-a-stylish-arcade-racer-with-substance/ 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/⁠⁠ Follow Traxion.GG:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://traxion.gg⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TraxionGG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/traxiongg/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/traxiongg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Traxiongg/

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Sim Racing in 2026 and Your Favourite Rally Games

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

This week, with the Tom's away at SXSW in Austin, the Scots have taken over! From the outside looking in, it's been a quiet start to the year for the world of sim racing, with more casual games taking centre stage. But, as is often the case, things are very much bubbling beneath the surface. In this episode, as well as covering the current happenings with Le Mans Ultimate, iRacing, RaceRoom and Project Motor Racing, John Munro and Traxion Senior Editor Ross McGregor dissect the latest Forza Horizon 6 reveals, and discuss your favourite rally games. As always, let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below! And if you have any questions, we will endeavour to answer them in future episodes.

Forza Horizon 6 latest reveals - https://traxion.gg/category/games/forza-horizon-6/

Le Mans Ultimate news - https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-console-versions-on-track-for-early-to-mid-2027/

iRacing full update - https://traxion.gg/iracing-season-2-2026-patch-notes-released/

RaceRoom's latest teasers - https://traxion.gg/category/games/raceroom-racing-experience/

The Project Motor Racing interview - https://youtu.be/eLMWNWZj7g0?si=Q8VCnjcMGHh1spyh

The Best Rally Games in 2026 - https://youtu.be/GCMpgG-mS6w?si=pDOo-pZOkgZ_M-fz

Our DiRT Rally Retrospective - https://youtu.be/9eFM_Emitr8?si=MXoRJIHUAJMwDRuY

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Where did it go WRONG with Project Motor Racing? Turbulent Launch Explained by The Creators

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:20:00 -0000

Project Motor Racing’s launch was… sub-optimal, to be kind. Graphics issues, strange collisions, unreliable multiplayer and an uninspired career mode were layered over inconsistent driving dynamics. A hot mess, Traxion delivered a 5/10 verdict. Since then, however, a spate of patches, updates and hotfixes have tried to quell our concerns, and later this month, a ‘Patch 2.0’ will be released. To understand what went wrong, and what the future holds, here’s a frank interview with Kevin Boland, Founder and Chief Development Officer at PMR creator Straight4 Studios. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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A turbulent time for the racing game industry

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Well, it's official. After pumping up Nacon's tyres two weeks ago, then last week covering its possible financial challenges, it's gone into insolvency...

Sorry folks!

Here, Thomas Harrison-Lord and Tom Bunten discuss the possible fallout and why it doesn't automatically mean the end.

Then there's the related Rennsport and Nacon breakup, and another split, in the form of Maverick Games and Amazon - but neither spells the end either, and they analyse the new screenshot of the latter.

Tom Bunten's initial iRacing Arcade impressions are also brought to the table.

For sim racing fans, there's a new iRacing season on the way, and the duo go through your latest feedback.

Maverick Games screenshot: https://traxion.gg/maverick-games-seemingly-reveals-first-screenshot-of-new-aaa-driving-game/

Maverick Games and Amazon publishing split: https://traxion.gg/maverick-games-aaa-open-world-driving-game-will-no-longer-be-published-by-amazon/

Rennsport and Nacon split: https://traxion.gg/rennsport-and-nacon-publishing-deal-terminated/

Nacon files for insolvency: https://traxion.gg/nacon-files-for-insolvency/

iRacing Season 2 2026 update: https://traxion.gg/iracings-season-2-2026-build-will-include-st-petersburg-street-circuit-and-overhauled-tcr-physics/

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The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

Rennsport on the brink and Assetto Corsa EVO is resurgent

Mixed Forza Horizon 6 Feedback and Confused iRacing Event

Forza Horizon 6 expectations and the price of sim racing - Traxion Control Podcast

Le Mans Ultimate's Surprise Car and iRacing Arcade Ideas

AI-Powered Sim Racing Rig and Your Project Motor Racing Feedback

Sim Racing in 2026 and Your Favourite Rally Games

Where did it go WRONG with Project Motor Racing? Turbulent Launch Explained by The Creators

A turbulent time for the racing game industry

Nacon's Troubles and Community Q&A

Assetto Corsa EVO interview - Career, Free-Roam and Mods Explained

Why are so many racing games 'unfinished'?

Sim Racing Career Modes and Assetto Corsa EVO

Racing Game Reboots and Who Will Survive - Project Motor Racing or Rennsport?

Your Forza Horizon 6 Opinions and Will Assetto Corsa EVO Surge in 2026?

Forza Horizon 6 - Okay, Now We're Excited...

The best and worst racing games of 2025

EA listens to fans, there will be no new F1 video game in 2026

Forza Horizon 6 is real, and in Japan - All we know so far

Le Mans Ultimate hits consoles and Virtual Series returns!

The Current State of Assetto Corsa EVO

NASCAR 25 game - Everything you need to know

Forza Motorsport Killed? The Future of Sim Racing Mods! - Traxion Control Podcast

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"I've done everything I can to chase my dream" - Jardier interview

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"Assetto Corsa EVO might make me quit real-world Nordschleife" - Misha Charoudin

Marco Massarutto shares all about Assetto Corsa EVO

Your Guide to the ADAC SimRacing Expo 2024

F1 commentator Alex Jacques on why every driver deserves the same respect

How Corsair Can SAVE Fanatec and Yearly Motorsport Releases - Traxion News Podcast Pilot

How Asetek SimSports plans to change sim racing hardware

F1 and IndyCar Star Romain Grosjean's Ideas To Make Sim Racing BETTER

"It's been a CRAZY week" - Jarno Opmeer on his new team and the future of F1 Sim Racing

Why GTRevival is now 'Project Motor Racing' with Ian Bell and GIANTS Software

Behind the Scenes of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown's Creation - Developer Interview

Motorsport Games Explains Le Mans Ultimate DLC and Cancelled IndyCar Game - CEO interview

EA SPORTS WRC: "Here we are four years later!" Developer Interview | S8 E5

Rory Alexander's unrelenting passion for Gran Turismo | S8 E4

How Max Esterson plans to go from iRacing to F1 | S8 E3

How The Crew Motorfest was created with the development team | S8 E2

Why Karting Superstars is make or break - developer interview | S8 E1

The secret of Coach Dave Academy’s success – David Perel and Steve Worrell | S7 E14

The importance of My Team, F1 World and anti-cheat – F1 23’s Lee Mather | S7 E13

How to be a Formula 1 team sim driver, with Sebastian Job | S7 E12

How Assetto Corsa Competizione v1.9 has made it to consoles with 505 Games | S7 E11

Your Rennsport questions answered by the dev team! Mods, Multiplayer and Beta | S6 E10

RaceRoom’s fightback plan with Jean-François Chardon | S6 E9

Dave Gaming on how this season's F1 games are shaping up | S6 E8

Jardier and the future of Assetto Corsa Competizione | S6 E7

Jeremy McGrath on SX success and being in the Supercross 6 game | S6 E6

The REAL motorsport advantage gained from sim racing with Cooper Webster | S6 E5

How Formula Retro Racing: World Tour was created | S6 E4

Behind the scenes of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 | S6 E3

How LEGO 2K Drive redefines family driving games | S6 E2

How Alpine is bridging the gap between F1 and sim racing | S6 E1

Why Thrustmaster went direct drive with Xavier Pieuchot | S5 E18

The future of rally games with Autosport and Motorsport.com’s Tom Howard | S5 E17

Creating Need for Speed Unbound with Criterion’s Kieran Crimmins | S5 E16

What's next for Fanatec? CEO Thomas Jackermeier interview | S5 E15

The future of Gran Turismo with Yamauchi-san, Super GT and World Series drivers | S5 E14

Why Williams Esports is about more than just competition | S5 E13

The enduring appeal of Inertial Drift with creator Michael O'Kane | S5 E12

How McLaren Racing is engaging with virtual racing with Lindsey Eckhouse | S5 E11

How Jimmy Broadbent and Gordie Mutch won the Praga Cup | S5 E10

Jimmy Broadbent on content creation, Formula 1 and broadcasting | S5 E9

Under the hood of WRC Generation’s development with KT Racing | S5 E8

Why Motorsport UK is committing to sim racing | S5 E7

Inside Trak Racer's sim racing hardware plans, with CEO Matt Sten | S5 E6

How the Le Mans Virtual Series is created | S5 E5

Behind the scenes of Dakar Desert Rally's development | S5 E4

How Ford and Next Level Racing are pushing sim racing forward | S5 E3

How Red Bull Racing Esports plans to reclaim F1 title | S5 E2

Why you need to pay attention to Asetek SimSports - CEO André Eriksen | S5 E1

Thank you for listening to Season 4

How VCO Esports is shaking up sim racing, CEO Florian Haasper | S4 E15

How to run a successful sim racing team, feat. Burst Esport | S4 E14