John Munro is a content creator for Traxion. As well as being a part-time real racing driver, sim-racer and a lover of gaming and music, John specializes in the topics of talking too fast and too much. To hear what we mean, go and check out the Traxion Youtube channel.
Home of the almighty Springboks, incredible beaches and breathtaking wildlife, South Africa also hosts an equally breathtaking race circuit with some of the best corner names in existence. The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is situated in Midrand, just 27 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. I have to be honest, before making this video I…Continue reading “WATCH: Kyalami Assetto Corsa Competizione track guide”»
There’s been a bit of a theme around these parts recently. We’ve had Joey Stone deliver his driving and set-up tips around the Homestead-Miami Speedway, I’ve tried my hand at the iRacing Daytona 500 and now, I’m giving NASCAR Heat 5 a whirl for the first time. Could it be because we’re partnering with Live…Continue reading “WATCH: Trying NASCAR Heat 5 and the Fanatec Podium Rim for the first time”»
It’s hard to put into words how excited I’ve been for the long-anticipated Assetto Corsa Competizione British GT expansion, so I put it in a video instead. Watch as I try out the three new tracks – Oulton Park International Circuit, Snetterton 300 Circuit and Donington Park GP Circuit – for the very first time…Continue reading “WATCH: Assetto Corsa Competizione British GT gameplay impressions”»
The Hungaroring first held a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1986 and since then there have been approximately seven overtaking manoeuvres. That may be a slight exaggeration on my part, but over the decades the track in Mogyoród has built a reputation for being a tight, twisty, bumpy little swine that favoured those who qualify…Continue reading “WATCH: Hungaroring Assetto Corsa Competizione track guide”»
Do-da do-da do-do-do-do do-do-do, Daytonaaaaa, let’s go away! Oh wait, hang on, wrong game… The iRacing 500 is one of the esport platform’s signature events and took place during mid-February this year. 200 laps of the oval, virtually, online against a full grid of competitive rivals. A tough test, so my colleague Dan and me…Continue reading “WATCH: Can We Actually Win This? iRacing Daytona 500”»
Brands Hatch GP can be a tricky track at the best of times. I seem to take the steep Paddock Hill Bend differently each lap, and that’s just the first corner! Later around the loop there’s the tight Druids hairpin, juxtaposed with the highspeed Hawthorns, which has a mid-corner bump that can unsettle the car…Continue reading “WATCH: Brands Hatch GP Assetto Corsa Competizione Track Guide”»
Once you’ve played through the Career Mode in DIRT 5, your next step should be the Playgrounds area. Playgrounds allows you to create your own tracks within the game and share them with the world. It’s surprisingly fun, and although the physical arena size is limited, the verticality of each level seems to be almost…Continue reading “WATCH: Insane DIRT 5 Playgrounds playthrough”»
The year is 2006. The PlayStation 2 is near the end of its life and the Xbox 360 has already been launched. Right at the end of this generation, Codemasters delivered what was arguably its finest on-track racing release with TOCA Race Driver 3. Launched in February, RD3 was available on PlayStation 2, the OG…Continue reading “WATCH: Let’s play TOCA Race Driver 3, Episode 1”»
Losing that last tenth of a second? Finding it hard to nail those apices? Fret not, as we are here with our GT3 guide to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Assetto Corsa Competizione. The 4.655 km (2.892 mi) circuit plays host to MotoGP and Formula 1 racing and features 16 challenging corners, with plenty of areas…Continue reading “WATCH: Assetto Corsa Competizione Barcelona Track Guide”»
Why did I leave it so long? Forgive me, for I have sinned. But we are here now, and that’s what counts. Join us on a trip through BeamNG.Drive – a unique PC driving game that has crash physics like no other title. Built upon the singular vision to deliver best-in-class vehicle damage, BeamNG has…Continue reading “WATCH: A very late introduction to BeamNG.Drive, Episode 1”»
