The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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/

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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SimRacing Expo Frankfurt news and info: https://traxion.gg/sre/

SimRacing Expo Frankfurt tickets: https://bit.ly/SREFTraxion26

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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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SimRacing Expo Frankfurt news and info: https://traxion.gg/sre/

SimRacing Expo Frankfurt tickets: https://bit.ly/SREFTraxion26

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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:

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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:

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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