2023 RaceDepartment / OverTake Awards: Vote For Your Favorites!
With a year of exciting releases in sim racing ahead, the 2023 RaceDepartment / OverTake Awards take a look back at the best of last year. Now, it is time to vote - who are your favorites? 2024 is set...
View ArticleiRacing Scans Mustang, Corvette GT3? NASCAR Updated
In the IMSA paddock, rumours suggest iRacing is scanning the Mustang and Corvette GT3 cars. Elsewhere, the latest patch introduces the new-look Mustang and Camry NASCAR Cup Series cars. Image credit:...
View ArticleAssetto Corsa Competizione 1.9.6 Update and GT2 Pack: All You Need To Know
Version 1.9.6 for Assetto Corsa Competizione on PC is now live as a free update, complementing the paid-for GT2 DLC pack. By now we hope you are up to speed with Assetto Corsa Competizione’s new...
View ArticleGran Turismo 7’s 1.42 January Update: All You Need To Know
It’s here, the first notable update for Gran Turismo 7 in 2024, and it's pretty light. Here is the full changelog plus a guide to the new events and rewards. Images: Taken by RaceDepartment in-game...
View ArticleAssetto Corsa Competizione GT2 Pack: First Impressions
The latest DLC for the premier GT sim is here, and we got to try the Assetto Corsa Competizione GT2 Pack early. Here are our first impressions of the new cars and track! While GT3 is the undisputed...
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BeamNG.drive v0.31.3 Hotfix Released
Just over a month after the release of 0.31, BeamNG.drive's developers have released another wave of hotfixes. This month's v0.31.3 includes quality-of-life improvements as well as force feedback...
View ArticleHidden iRacing Special Events: Worst Kept Secret in Sim Racing
The iRacing Special Event calendar is packed in 2024. However, for those looking for more action, several series provide the opportunity to run smaller, ‘hidden’ special events. Here is your...
View ArticleMOZA Racing Releases Sleek SGP Sequential Shifter
The MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter is the newest addition to the Chinese company's line-up. Partnering the HGP H-pattern shifter, the SGP comes in at just £105/€139/$129. Made from aerospace grade...
View ArticleU-Turn: Dakar Desert Rally Will Now Continue To Receive ‘Some’ Support
In an about-turn, Saber Porto will at least address some reported bugs following Dakar Desert Rally’s USA Tour DLC. On the face of it, the cessation of support for Dakar Desert Rally was, how shall we...
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Art Of Rally Mobile iOS Review
One of the most beloved top-down arcade racers in recent memory, Art Of Rally, moves to another platform with its debut on mobile devices. Similarities And DifferencesArt of Rally Mobile is a port of...
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RIDE 5 Revamps Race Creator And Adds New Riding School
Five months after its release, Milestone’s RIDE 5 has been hit with a huge new patch. From a brand new game mode to heavily refined multiplayer modes, RIDE 5 speeds into 2024 in top gear. Reworked Race...
View Article24 Hours of Daytona Preview: Motorsport Kicking Off In 2024
Among other things, this weekend - 27-28 January - marks the beginning of the 2024 IMSA Sportscar calendar. The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona takes place this week with plenty of excitement to look out for...
View ArticleEA Sports WRC Pace Note Guide: Co-Driver Calls Explained
Just in time for the 2024 World Rally Championship season, our EA Sports WRC pace note guide is here to help you make sense of your co-driver’s calls. Rally is significantly different than...
View ArticleForza Motorsport: Nürburgring Nordschleife, Bug Fixes, Arrive February
Earlier than originally anticipated, The Green Hell will arrive next month in Forza Motorsport. Images: Microsoft The drip feeding of content continues for Forza Motorsport, as the Nürburgring...
View ArticleOvals in Sim Racing: Best Titles and Content
Oval racing may not be the most popular form of motorsport in Europe, but in America it is the go-to. For those looking to get dizzy in sim racing, there are many titles to choose from. Image credit:...
View ArticleEstoril: Portugal’s Almost-Forgotten Grand Prix Home
Many circuits have come to and gone from the international stage over the years, and Estoril is one of them. The former home of the Portuguese Grand Prix is even a relatively rare sight in sim racing....
View ArticleEuro Truck Simulator 2’s Nordic Horizons Expansion Will Visit Scandinavia
There are now two upcoming DLC maps in development for Euro Truck Simulator 2, as SCS Software unveils the Nordic Horizons Expansion. Images: SCS Software It’s time to polish up your docking skills,...
View ArticleRaceDepartment Racing Club Schedule: January 28 - February 3
Variety is the spice of life - and one of the strengths of the RaceDepartment Racing Club, as the upcoming week shows once again. Here's what you can look forward to, inlcuding an event that is open to...
View ArticleWhat Daytona 24 Cars Are Missing From iRacing?
With the 24 hours of Daytona taking place this weekend, a couple of iRacing devs were spotted scanning a few new cars. That got us wondering, what other Daytona 24 cars could iRacing add? Image credit:...
View ArticleHow to Race eNASCAR – Road to Pro Explained
eNASCAR Road to Pro is a confusing path to esports greatness. One of the most popular series in sim racing, here is how to join the eNASCAR iRacing Series. Image credit: iRacing.com In sim racing,...
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