The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

Thomas Harrison-Lord is taking a well deserved day off, but the racing game world never stops!

He joined John at Le Mans last week to take a look at a very exclusive replica sim racing wheel, but while they were there, they noted a fairly sizeable sim racing presence at the special 24H event.

Automobilista 2 has also been in the news, with an extensive, and somewhat confusing update and content release. But as always, there was plenty going on elsewhere...

Join John Munro, Tom Bunten and Ross McGregor for both heated debate and general natter in equal measure. All topics above are covered, as well as new demos and a noteworthy legal campaign that could reshape racing game release terms in future.

As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Thrustmaster Ferrari 499P Centenery Winners Edition: https://youtu.be/0d0f-GE4daQ?si=2dsAaUnDgEWuGMm5

Automobilista 2 Update: https://traxion.gg/hungaroring-six-historic-tracks-and-three-classic-renault-f1-cars-released-for-automobilista-2/

Automobilista 2 Licensing Confusion: https://traxion.gg/automobilista-2s-mclaren-licence-restrictions-prompt-free-release-of-renault-f1-cars/

"Stop Killing Games" BBC News Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e8e7g0r82o

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Accessible, fun and outlandish racing video games are making a resurgence. Hot on the heels of Forza Horizon 6 comes CLUTCH, a Crazy Taxi reboot, a Yooka-Laylee karting spin-off, open-world Hot Wheels and the return of Stuntman.

It comes during a busy Summer Game Fest - but don’t worry, sim racing fans, we also answer your questions about what should come next for Motorsport Games after Le Mans Ultimate and how RaceRoom can boost its numbers.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

CLUTCH trailer: https://traxion.gg/clutch-leans-into-manaco-vibe-and-star-studded-acting-lineup-for-bombastic-trailer/

Crazy Taxi: World Tour: https://traxion.gg/series-reboot-crazy-taxi-world-tour-launches-2027/

Super Yooka-Laylee Kart: https://traxion.gg/super-yooka-laylee-kart-is-a-new-racing-game-from-the-past/

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush: https://traxion.gg/hot-wheels-infinite-rush-revealed-as-new-open-world-arcade-racer/

Stuntman: Hollywood - https://traxion.gg/movie-inspired-driving-game-stuntman-hollywood-revives/

Forza Horizon 6 interview: https://traxion.gg/playground-games-on-the-secret-to-forza-horizons-enduring-success/

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The Traxion team run through the major highlights from the first-ever SimRacing Expo Charlotte, from Trak Racer's innovative motorcycle simulator, to new Project Motor Racing and iRacing Arcade updates, plus a slew of motion rigs, shifters and wheels.

What was your highlight from our coverage? Let us know in the comments below!

SimRacing Expo Charlotte confirmed for 2027: https://traxion.gg/simracing-expo-charlotte-confirmed-for-2027-return/

SimRacing Expo visits Frankfurt between 16th and 18th October 2026! https://traxion.gg/sre/

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During the SimRacing Expo Charlotte, Traxion spoke to Asetek (and Asetek Racing) CEO André Eriksen about the company’s recent purchase by CQXA holdings. He’s open about the changes to the company and what it means for the future of the sim racing equipment division.

He also provides an update on Xbox devices, PlayStation and the long-awaited ABS pedal module.

Let us know what you think about Asetek Racing’s products and recent takeover in the comments below.

Find out more about the SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://traxion.gg/sre/

Asetek SimSports showcases sim racing ABS system: https://traxion.gg/asetek-simsports-showcases-sim-racing-abs-system/
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Aristotelis Vasilakos has joined the Project Motor Racing sim racing title as Chief Creative Officer.

In this interview at the SimRacing Expo Charlotte, we asked ‘Aris’ (also known as Aris Drives) what motivated him, why he joined Straight4 Studios, and what he thinks the direction for PMR should be over the coming years. He speaks to his new, expanded, job role compared to past projects, such as Assetto Corsa at Kunos Simulazioni, and Giants Software’s long-term vision.

Are you ready for SimRacing Expo Charlotte?

From May 22nd until May 24th, the sim racing world will descend on Charlotte, North Carolina, for the first-ever SimRacing Expo to take place on American soil.

Tickets are available NOW, so to find out everything you need to know to plan your dream trip, visit our website - https://traxion.gg/sre/charlotte-2026/

Latest PMR news: https://traxion.gg/category/games/project-motor-racing/

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