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The opening race of the final round of the Polish Touring Car Championships at Poznań circuit saw seven drivers handed penalties, the majority stemming from violations of neutralisation procedures during a safety car period. Przemysław Bieńkowski and Piotr Wira battled for victory in the combined GT3 race after Tomasz Dyszkiewicz, who led early in his Ligier LMP3, was overtaken by the two GT3 drivers. The decisive moment came when Artur Pazewski crashed his Porsche 911 on the main straight, triggering a full-course yellow. Both Bieńkowski and Wira failed to slow immediately when yellow flags were displayed, each receiving 25-second penalties. Bieńkowski's additional delay in rejoining allowed Wira to take the lead, but the Mercedes-AMG driver recovered to claim victory on the final lap. Dyszkiewicz also incurred a penalty, losing the prototype class win to Jacek Zielonka in a Radical SR3. In the 992 Cup class, Maciej Bernacik secured a commanding victory ahead of Filip Zagórski and Amuno Pelette. Maciej Jaglarz finished fourth on track but was demoted by penalty, promoting Tomasz Lach and Piotr Podoba. Rafał Lizun and Pazewski also received penalties; Pazewski's came for causing a collision with Igor Klaja at the third corner. Other class winners included Paweł Kiepura (Porsche Cayman) in GT4 over Marek Zmysłowski (Audi R8 LMS); Piotr Koczuk (BMW M3 E46) in the 3.5-litre class, winning by 3.5 seconds from Paweł Gwidon Wydrzyński (Honda Civic); Zbigniew Łazarz (BMW E82) in the two-litre class despite a false-start penalty; and Maciej Zawadzki (Honda Civic) in the 1.6-litre category. Antoni Makuch topped the National 6 division, while Jakub Święch won RN2.

Sebastian Asch secured pole position in the Golden Era class ahead of the 1000km Nürburgring endurance race. The result marks a strong qualifying performance in the classic car category at the Eifel circuit. The Golden Era class attracts period-correct sports cars and represents a popular category within European club endurance racing. The 1000km Nürburgring is a fixture of the German grassroots motorsport calendar and draws competitors from across the continent.

The TopJet F.2000 championship has reached its critical stage with the sixth and penultimate round taking place at the Marco Simoncelli circuit in Misano Adriatico. The event forms part of the ACI Racing Weekend and is organised and promoted by Piero Longhi. With the season entering its final stretch, the round at Misano will set the stage for the championship decider, which is expected to draw a significant field of competitors to the Romagna venue.

Mirko Torsellini, a driver from Siena, concluded the 2026 Italian Super Hillclimb Championship in third place overall after finishing fourth at the 71st Coppa Nissena in Sicily. The result capped a season in which Torsellini established himself as a consistent frontrunner in the national series, competing in a Norma M20 FC 3000cc machine on Pirelli tyres, prepared by Faggioli Racing Team. On the 5,450-metre Sicilian circuit, Torsellini demonstrated his pace in his first outing at the venue, posting a competitive time of 2'03.61 in the race run—just 0.17 seconds behind third-placed Samuele Cassibba. The driver proved quick from the qualifying session onwards, adapting well to the unfamiliar track. Adverse weather conditions led to the cancellation of the second race run, leaving Torsellini with mixed feelings about the weekend. "The balance is positive, though there's a touch of regret because there was still room to improve," he said. "I'm convinced I could have lowered my time further in Race 2 and given myself every chance." Reflecting on the season, Torsellini noted that his third-place finish exceeded his initial expectations. "At the start of the year, the goal was to grow race by race and be competitive, but honestly I didn't expect to reach this level of performance or to fight consistently for top positions," he explained. Looking ahead, Torsellini indicated that significant developments for the 2027 season are under consideration, with hints potentially emerging at the Alghero–Scala Piccada hillclimb in Sardinia.

Polyphony Digital is offering two exclusive Stealth Model variants to players of Gran Turismo 7 who watch the GT World Series. The promotion grants access to a Ford GT and an SF23 in their special stealth liveries. Viewers tuning into the GT World Series broadcast can unlock both vehicles by meeting the specified viewing requirements tied to the esports competition.

Adrian Rzeźnik and Kamil Kozdroń have taken a commanding lead at the 70th Rally Wisła, the final round of the Polish Rally Championship (KIQ RSMP). The pair won all six special stages on Friday's opening leg, finishing with a 34.4-second advantage over championship rivals Jarosław and Marcin Szeja. Third place went to Łukasz Byśkiniewicz and Łukasz Jastrzębski, who trail the leaders by one minute. Rzeźnik and Kozdroń entered the event holding just a one-point lead in the championship standings. They extended their advantage decisively through the day's two loops, which comprised stages at Województwo Śląskie–Goleszów (8.10 km), Skolnity Kubalonka (12.84 km), and ORLEN VITAY Wisła (4 km), totalling 49.88 km of competitive distance. Evening darkness added difficulty on the narrow, undulating forest roads. The Szeja brothers' challenge was hampered when they suffered a puncture on the opening loop's final stage, forcing them to limp to the finish on the rim and lose 18.4 seconds to the leaders. Rzeźnik reported adopting a measured approach on the second loop, reducing risk in the most demanding sections while maintaining precision and pace. He completed the six stages in 31:50.0 with a combined time advantage that puts him within reach of the title. In the Rally3 class, Michał Chorbiński and Adam Chrzanowski (Renault Clio Rally3) won all six stages in their category, building a 1:02.9-second buffer over Marcin Górny and Mateusz Martynek (Ford Fiesta Rally3). In the 2WD category, Piotr Wincencik and Maksymilian Staniszewski (Renault Clio) lead by just 2.6 seconds from Kamil Kawalec and Sebastian Krzyżowski (Peugeot 208 Rally4), with the field tightly bunched. Saturday's final leg will feature seven more stages totalling 63.06 km, including two passes of the ORLEN VITAY Partecznik stage, which will serve as the bonus-point Power Stage. Victory in the round will secure the Polish championship for Rzeźnik and Kozdroń regardless of Power Stage results, though the title will only be confirmed after Saturday's stages are completed.

Dutch sim racing hardware manufacturer Heusinkveld has announced its second steering wheel design, the One SC, engineered specifically for compatibility with the Simucube 3 direct-drive base. The wheel weighs just over 1 kg, positioning it as a lightweight option within the company's product range. The One SC joins Heusinkveld's existing wheel offerings as the brand continues to expand its sim racing peripheral lineup.

GetSpeed Team PCX Racing has claimed pole position for the 27th edition of the Michelin 24H Barcelona, starting from the front of the grid on Saturday.

Heusinkveld has unveiled the One SC, a new steering wheel designed for the Simucube 3 direct-drive base. The wheel weighs 1,060 grams and features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, push-pull shifters, dual clutch paddles, and 23 RGB LEDs for customisable lighting effects.

The 2026 Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship Series kicks off this Saturday, September 19th, at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, bringing together 32 of the world's top sim racers. All competitors earned their place through the Porsche Esports Supercup Regional Championships, where more than 100 drivers across four regions competed for eight transfer spots each. The grid features a mix of established champions and fresh talent. Returning are two-time series champion Sebastian Job, one-time champion Diogo Pinto, and defending world champion Cooper Webster, alongside regional winners including Dayne Warren, Florian Lebigre, Charlie Collins, Alejandro Sanchez, Xander Reed, Patrick Kessel, Dylan Allen, Gustavo Ariel, and Mitchell deJong. Notably, 19 rookies have qualified for the world championship, including Kessel and Allen, seeking to follow in the footsteps of past breakthrough performers like Joshua Rogers. Last season's championship came down to a dramatic finale at Le Mans, where Webster claimed the title over Jordan Caruso of Coanda Esports. The 2025 campaign saw intense competition between Coanda and the Verstappen Sim Racing group, which merged with Team Redline and Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing. When the series last visited Spa in 2025, Mitchell deJong set the fastest qualifying time, but Webster and Chris Lulham dominated the Sprint race, with Sebastian Job taking the Feature victory. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, home to the iconic Eau Rouge corner, spans 4.3 miles across 20 turns in its current configuration, which has remained largely unchanged since 1979. The venue has hosted the Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours for nearly a century. Live coverage begins Saturday at 19:00 GMT (3:00 p.m. ET) on Porsche's YouTube and Twitch channels. The second round follows at Silverstone Circuit on September 26th.

The Trofeo di serie club racing series has returned to competition following a nearly twelve-month hiatus. Alan Pytlak claimed victory in the opening race of the 2027 season's non-points prologue round. Pytlak started from pole position and held the lead into the first lap, but was quickly overtaken by Radosław Kierznowski and Radosław Kierznowski Jr. The father-and-son pairing built an advantage of nearly two seconds before beginning to contest the lead between themselves, allowing Pytlak to close the gap. By lap five, Pytlak was running directly behind the leaders, and a lap later he passed the younger Kierznowski. Although Kierznowski Jr. responded with a counter-attack on the following lap, Pytlak secured second place on lap nine and moved into the lead on the penultimate lap, despite running with a faulty ABS system. Kierznowski Sr. subsequently lost second place to his son. Sebastian Kraszewski held fourth position for much of the race while battling Sebastian Kickster, who was competing outside the classification. Their contest ended in a collision on lap nine; both returned to the track but were passed by Marcin Fedder. Kraszewski finished fifth ahead of Michał Wrona and Piotr Górecski. The top ten was completed by Krzysztof Karlewski, Michał Górecki, and Krzysztof Kufel. The second race of the weekend is scheduled for Saturday.

iRacing Studios has released NASCAR 26, its second official game in the series, bringing a range of technical and gameplay improvements to the stock car racing title. The update introduces enhanced visual fidelity, new track additions, and cross-platform multiplayer functionality. Beyond these headline features, the release includes a collection of smaller refinements aimed at improving the overall player experience.