The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

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The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast episodes

August 26 Niels Heusinkveld: 10 years of Automobilista and his New Sim Vision
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Off the back of our comprehensive Automobilista retrospective, our guest on this week's Traxion Control Podcast is the game's Physics Lead, Niels Heusinkveld.
Naturally, we discuss all things Automobilista, including how Heusinkveld first connected with Reiza Studios' Renato Simioni, and the highs and lows of developing a racing sim with a small but passionate team.
We also hear about the origins of Heusinkveld Engineering, which Niels co-created with Svend van der Vlugt, and how his sim racing journey began, and his continued passion for tweaking virtual car handling.
As always, let us know your thoughts on today's episode in the comments section or via email: Details below!
Automobilista retrospective article: https://traxion.gg/automobilista-10-years-on-a-physics-masterclass/
Automobilista retrospective video: https://youtu.be/_PJJCy5qZm8?si=GFc36y9o5kiBtR3X
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1 hr 8 min
August 19 GT7's Blowout and Moza's Motorcyle Sim
The Traxion.GG website has been awash with Gran Turismo 7 news this week, and to dissect it all, the three so-called 'amigos' are back for this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast.

Join Tom, Tom and John as they discuss, on top of the mountain of GT7 news, a new motorbike-based project from Moza, a significant sales milestone for Le Mans Ultimate and your reactions to the Saudi takeover of Electronic Arts.

As always, let us know your thoughts on todays episode, in the comments section or via email: Details below!

All the GT7 News - https://traxion.gg/category/games/gran-turismo-7/
Moza's MotoGP Sim - https://traxion.gg/moza-racings-motogp-sim-equipment-set-for-gamescom-unveil/
Le Mans Ultimate Sales Milestone - https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-surpasses-half-a-million-sales/
Nacon's Next Move - https://traxion.gg/nacon-teases-test-drive-wrc-and-endurance-motorsport-series-updates-in-upcoming-showcase/
Trak Racer at SRE Charlotte 2026 - https://youtu.be/NPoFey7jub8?si=fnfHOWZfOHHKHCed

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55 min
August 12 Two Major Takeovers and the Surprise Hit of 2026?
When Corsair announced it was acquiring Trak Racer's assets as part of a 50 million dollar buyout, you would be forgiven for thinking it was the biggest gaming purchasing of the week. Now, multiply that figure by 1000...... Nope, you still haven't reached the figures involved in another buyout this week...
We already knew EA was being taken over by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, but the 55 Billion dollar deal is finally done.
Join new double-barrel buddies Tom Harrison-Lord and John Danvers-Munro as they discuss these two seismic takeovers, and ponder both Hyundai's virtual "e-shifts", and an indie driving game that could well be the surprise success of the year.

Corsair Purchases Trak Racer - https://traxion.gg/trak-racer-purchased-by-fanatecs-owners-corsair/

Saudi Arabia PIF Purchases Electronic Arts - https://traxion.gg/eas-saudi-arabian-55bn-takeover-is-now-complete/

Four new cars coming to GT7 - https://traxion.gg/four-niche-cars-for-gran-turismo-7s-next-update/

over the hill release date announced - https://traxion.gg/over-the-hill-releases-october-consoles-2027/

Hands-On with Project Motor Racing V2.1 - https://www.youtube.com/live/6RfI7A68ZV4?si=SHgQen-S-QIQePUQ

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44 min
August 05 Project Motor Racing’s New CEO On What’s Next…
This week, an interview episode, as we once again discuss Project Motor Racing.
As discussed on recent episodes and on our website and newsletter, Ian Bell is no longer the CEO of the Straight4 Studios development team. That role is now held by Kevin Boland, moving from Chief Development Officer to the Chief Executive Role.
So here, we asked about the change, and the recent Chief Creative Officer, Aris Vasilakos, joined in too.
I wanted to know about Ian Bell’s impact, and then also what the near-future plans are for PMR, although more detailed questions about finer game performance are perhaps for another time. They clearly had a lot to get off their chests!

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1 hr 7 min
July 29 Straight4 CEO Switch and LMU Plays its Joker
Le Mans Ultimate has arguably been Julys hot topic in sim racing, for both good and bad reasons. Motorsport Games changed its decision to place its new Joker feature behind a subscription paywall following community backlash, but with the V1.4 update and two new US tracks to play with, will all be forgiven and forgotten?
Other major news this week includes a CEO swap at Straight4 Studios (with the polarizing Ian Bell making way for former chief development officer Kevin Boland), and a massive move in the hardware space, as MOZA Racing becomes the official hardware partner and supplier for the Gran Turismo World Series, in place of Fanatec.
John Munro, Tom Bunten and Ross McGregor discuss it all, and as always, be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section, or via our Discord server.
Related Stories:
LMU removes Joker paywall - https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-removes-joker-paywall-in-response-to-backlash/
LMU 1.4 update notes - https://traxion.gg/latest-le-mans-ultimate-update-to-improve-hypercar-cold-tyre-performance-patch-notes-released/
Garage 56 NASCAR "closer than ever" - https://traxion.gg/garage-56-nascar-in-le-mans-ultimate-closer-than-ever/
Latest Project Motor Racing news - https://traxion.gg/category/games/project-motor-racing/
NASCAR 26 new information - https://traxion.gg/nascar-26-game-launches-18th-september-with-ai-dnfs-dynamic-track-surface/
NASCAR 26 editions explained - https://traxion.gg/nascar-26-standard-and-gold-edition-explained/
Moza and Gran Turismo partnership - https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-world-series-partners-with-moza-racing/
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48 min
July 23 Assetto Corsa Rally’s future, Le Mans Ultimate’s Controversial Update and A Shock Sequel
More cars and physics changes are coming to Assetto Corsa Rally! Le Mans Ultimate’s US DLC and Version 1.4 update are nearly here! Wreckreation 2 is a surprise sequel and we’ve driven it! We’ve also tested MXGP 26!
It’s all here, plus your feedback on IndyCar documentaries, AC Rally’s stages, co-drivers and if there’s a video game market crash on the way… eeek!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and suggest topics for future episodes.
Wreckreation 2 hands-on preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5LozxT192U&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1HQg%3D%3D
Le Mans Ultimate Version 1.4 details: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-update-includes-new-protest-netcode-and-practice-servers/
Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass pricing: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-us-tracks-dated-priced/

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46 min
July 22 What’s Next For Le Mans Ultimate? Stephen Hood Explains
Le Mans Ultimate and Motorsport Games CEO Stephen Hood provides a progress report on single-player modes (career, championships), safety cars, 24-hour events, Le Mans Virtual and PS5/Xbox Series X|S.
Plus, we run through the most-commonly asked LMU questions in the Traxion community.
From smaller game features to the Garage 56 NASCAR, DLC pricing and ‘Project 2’, here’s the full interview.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
5 key features in Le Mans Ultimate’s new Version 1.4 update: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-update-includes-new-protest-netcode-and-practice-servers/
Le Mans Ultimate’s US tracks dated, priced: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-us-tracks-dated-priced/
What to expect from the future of Le Mans Ultimate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXPY_uRjKGs&t=4s
Le Mans Ultimate - Beginners Tips & Tricks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVN5jOUCu5Y&t=635s
Latest Le Mans Ultimate news: https://traxion.gg/category/games/le-mans-ultimate/
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51 min
July 15 IndyCar Game and iRacing Price Increases
On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, the team discusses iRacing subscription price increase, its IndyCar game moving to 2027, Criterion Games leaving the racing game scene and your feedback on physical game media and Gran Turismo 8, plus a debate about the N64’s controller. Naturally…
Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten, Ross McGregor and Martin Bigg from the Traxion team.
iRacing subscription prices increase: https://traxion.gg/iracing-set-to-increase-subscription-costs/
IndyCar Racing The Game due in 2027: https://traxion.gg/indycar-game-moved-to-early-2027-as-first-images-surface/
Fanatec firmware issues: https://traxion.gg/fanatec-addresses-recent-firmware-foibles/
Fanatec and Nissan partnership:
https://traxion.gg/fanatec-and-nissan-working-on-licensed-sim-racing-steering-wheels/
PMR new circuit: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racings-expansive-test-centre-to-release-9th-july/
The Crew Motorfest on Switch 2
https://traxion.gg/the-crew-motorfest-will-be-released-on-switch-2/
Assetto Corsa EVO VR hands-on v0.8:
https://traxion.gg/hands-on-assetto-corsa-evos-vr-update-is-a-welcome-improvement/

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1 hr 14 min
July 08 Le Mans Ultimate’s US Tracks and Gran Turismo 8?
On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord cover your Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass feedback and what it could mean for the future of the title, plus if a Gran Turismo 7 survey is actually about Gran Turismo 8, or even 9?!
Then there’s the sad death of physical PlayStation game production, RaceRoom and Automobilista 2 new car news, and a Wreckfest 2 community question.
As ever, let us know your thoughts in the YouTube or Spotify comments.
Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-confirms-us-track-pass-to-add-six-new-tracks/
Gran Turismo 7 survey: https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-survey-focuses-on-player-progression/
RaceRoom DTM content coming in August: https://traxion.gg/racerooms-new-dtm-pack-and-gt3-cars-set-for-august-release/
Automobilista 2 classic DLC pack released: https://traxion.gg/classic-spyker-tvr-lister-and-saleen-gt-cars-set-to-headline-automobilista-2s-next-update/
PlayStation goes digital only: https://traxion.gg/playstation-goes-digital-only-in-2028-game-disc-production-to-end/
Simagic Zeus review: https://traxion.gg/simagic-zeus-series-review-bang-for-buck-is-worth-the-extra-work/

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48 min
July 01 Assetto Corsa Rally’s Big Update and FIA Backs Sim Racing
Assetto Corsa Rally has added multiplayer, but how is it, and what do the Traxion team want to see from the sim next?
Then there’s the FIA’s new hillclimb competition, should the FIA create such events?
How about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, is it any good?
All these questions are answered by Thomas Harrison-Lord, Ross McGregor and John Munro on this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast.
We also answer some of your questions, have a little quiz and consider the IndyCar game, licensing costs and those suspicious Grand Prix re-releases.
Let us know your thoughts and podcast questions in the YouTube and Spotify comments, or in our Discord.
Related stories:
Assetto Corsa Rally multiplayer hands-on verdict: https://youtu.be/B4-TQEYKcF4
Assetto Corsa Rally, Version 0.5, Ross’ verdict: https://traxion.gg/hands-on-assetto-corsa-rallys-multiplayer-update-is-a-tentative-step-in-the-right-direction/
Star Wars: Galactic Racer preview: https://traxion.gg/hands-on-star-wars-galactic-racer-is-a-glorious-mix-of-burnout-wipeout-and-motorstorm/
Motorsport Manager 2 confirmed for 2027: https://traxion.gg/motorsport-manager-2-coming-to-steam-in-2027-with-mod-support/
FIA confirms hillclimb sim racing competition: https://traxion.gg/fia-confirms-sim-racing-hill-climb-competition/
Le Mans Ultimate 4th July news: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-season-pass-set-for-4th-july-announcement/
Le Mans Ultimate ‘non European’ track pack: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-to-release-non-european-track-dlc/
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50 min