Thomas Harrison-Lord

RaceRoom, the popular PC-based simulator by Sector3 Studios has received its latest update that also brings with it the release of the paid WTCR 2020 DLC. First up, the WTCR 2020 car pack that we reported on earlier this week is available for purchase. It includes two new cars, the CUPRA Leon Competición and Renault…Continue reading “New RaceRoom update, ranked schedule and WTCR DLC now live”»

Project CARS 3 will receive Lake Valley Speedway, a new circuit based in what looks like a stadium environment, next week. It will be free to all players, too. Based in Utah, two images of the new track have been released so far. It looks to be set in an arena of sorts – which…Continue reading “Free new stadium-based track comes to Project CARS 3 next week”»

Not content with Hot Wheels cars recently releasing within Forza Horizon 4, toy manufacturer Mattel has pursued a standalone model car-based racing game – Hot Wheels Unleashed – and it will release 30th September 2021. The new game promises “action-packed arcade-style racing”, and an initial reveal trailer visualises famous Hot Wheels models racing against each…Continue reading “Action-racer Hot Wheels Unleashed announced, coming September 2021”»

Traxion will be covering the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Season 2 Grand Final live this weekend. Join us on the Traxion YouTube and Twitch channels for uninterrupted coverage of the action-packed rally and rallycross esports finale this Saturday, 27th February.  The rally action I live from 14:00 UTC / 15:00 CET, while the rallycross is live from 17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET.  12 of the world’s quickest rally and rallycross drivers will…Continue reading “Live esports start on Traxion this weekend”»

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered came at a strange time. A mildly refreshed version of a PS3/360 era game for PS4/Xbox One/PC/Switch around the time the PS5/Xbox Series arrived. That’s a lot of console generations in one sentence, apologies. The point is, NfS HPR felt like a left-over takeaway and not in a cold…Continue reading “60fps and wrap editor arrive today in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered”»

Name me the game with the most diverse vehicle lineup. I don’t mean number of vehicles, more the breadth of differentiation. Okay, I hear you Forza fans, you make a good point. But, Wreckfest should still be up there for consideration. Busses, lawn-movers, rally cars, muscle cars and even a sofa. It’s got the lot….Continue reading “WATCH: Wreckfest – The best cars”»

The most recent season of the FIA World Touring Car Cup will be coming to RaceRoom. The Swedish-developed PC sim-racer, created by Sector3 Studios, has an established reputation for providing a yearly touring car update, reaching back to the WTCC of 2013. Perhaps, then, this 2020 WTCR update may not come as a surprise. It…Continue reading “The 2020 FIA WTCR season is coming to RaceRoom”»

Good news Gran Turismo fans, GT Sport has been updated. Bad news Gran Turismo fans, GT7 isn’t out until 2022. With GT Sport the confirmed platform for the upcoming FIA series of online events, today’s update – 1.63 – adds minor refinements. From a Balance of Performance perfective, the crazy rotatory-powered Mazda RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT…Continue reading “New GT Sport update is a thing”»

With the next NASCAR Cup Series race being the Dixie Vodka 400 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway this Sunday, we thought you’d like to get in the mood and cut some quick laps of the circuit in NASCAR Heat 5. Here, eNASCAR racer Joey Stone gives you the full low-down about the oval venue. Which lines…Continue reading “WATCH: Homestead-Miami Speedway NASCAR Heat 5 track guide”»

One of the most anticipated racing games of the new console generation, Gran Turismo 7, will now be releasing in 2022. GT7 was part of Sony’s big PS5 reveal event back in 2020 and it looked to show actual gameplay as opposed to in-engine target footage. We even caught glimpses of the menus and layout…Continue reading “Gran Turismo 7 moved to 2022”»