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Michał Chorbiński and co-driver Adam Chrzanowski hold a five-point advantage in the Class 3 standings of the Polish Rally Championship (KIQ RSMP) with one round remaining. The 26-year-old driver from Żary has won four of five rounds this season in his Renault Clio Rally3, accumulating 140 points ahead of the season finale at Rally Wisła (18–19 September). With 50 points still available, Chorbiński needs only to win the final round to secure the national title regardless of competitors' results. Chorbiński and Chrzanowski opened the season with victories at Rally Świdnica, Rally Nadwiślański, and Valvoline Rally Małopolska, collecting the maximum 35 points at each event—30 for class victory plus five bonus points from the Power Stage. Their streak was interrupted at Rally Poland in July, where Chorbiński crashed on the penultimate stage while competing in the ERC3 category and leading the European standings. He returned to form at August's Marma 35 Rally Rzeszów, winning again and securing full points. Jakub Ulanowski sits second with 135 points, while Marcin Górny is third with 103 points. The final round offers increased point values, with class results multiplied by 1.5—meaning 45 points for a class win plus five from the Power Stage. A fifth victory would guarantee Chorbiński at least 185 points and the championship. Even with a lower finish, his four previous wins give him a tiebreaker advantage over Ulanowski, who has only one victory. Górny mathematically remains in contention despite trailing by 37 points. Chorbiński has prepared extensively for the decisive event, taking time off work and completing two days of testing to optimise his Clio's setup for the Beskid mountain stages. His performance at Rally Poland—where he won seven of twelve completed stages in ERC3 before his crash—impressed three-time Polish champion and 1997 European champion Krzysztof Hołowczyc, who subsequently offered team support. Chorbiński is entered as a Hołowczyc Racing driver for Rally Wisła. The final round comprises 13 asphalt special stages totalling 112.94 km, with six stages on Friday and seven on Saturday. The ORLEN VITAY Partecznik Power Stage (9.24 km) concludes the championship on 19 September at 16:01.

The 42nd edition of the Pedavena Croce d'Aune hillclimb will feature a competitive field across multiple categories, with several established names confirmed for the event. Among the prototype entries, Franco Caruso from Sicily, Federico Liber and Matteo Amoratelli from Verona, Diego Degasperi from Trentino, and Leonardo Leonardi from Lombardy will contest the absolute classification. Wolf single-seaters will be piloted by Sergio Farris (Sardinia) in the Mistral version, Filippo Ferretti (Umbria, a former national junior champion), and Jacopo De La Maria (Trentino). In the Sports Car Motori Moto category, Damiano Schena will defend his position at the top, while multiple-champion Omar Magliona from Sardinia is also expected. The GT battle will see Giuseppe D'Angelo (Campania) and Roberto Dall'Antonia (Veneto) competing in Ferrari 488s, alongside other notable Veneto drivers Roberto Ragazzi and Fabrizio Vettorel. Rosario Iaquinta from Calabria continues development work on a Ferrari 458. The entry list spans numerous other categories: Group E1 will feature Luca Spinetti on a Subaru, Gabriella Pedroni (Trentino) in a Mitsubishi Lancer, and Claudio Zucol in a BMW. A substantial rally car contingent includes multiple Skoda Fabia entries, with Alex D'Agostini, Nicola Sartor, and the Belluno-based driver known as "Brik" among the contenders. Racing Start categories will see Francesco Laffranchi (Val Camonica) in a Mini competing against Paolo Venturi (Peugeot 308) and Carmelo Fusaro (Seat Ibiza). In Racing Start Plus, Francesco Abate will drive a Mini alongside Adriano Todaro, with Adriano Pilotto (Honda Civic Type R) and Stefano Miotto (Renault Clio) among the naturally aspirated entries. The turbo Racing Start category includes Marco Magdalone from the Super Salita in a Seat Leon Cupra, Stefano Ghezzi and Gabriel Sodi (Tuscany, nephew of multiple champion Simone Faggioli) on Minis, and Mario Tacchini (Bergamo) in a Seat Leon. Historic categories will feature Sigfried Fedrigotti in a Ford Escort Cosworth, while the fourth grouping includes Ford Sierras driven by Agostino Icolti and Alessandro Romoli, plus several BMWs including one piloted by Giuseppe Zarpellon.

Five FX Racing Weekend categories will resume competition at Autodromo Piero Taruffi in Vallelunga from 18–20 September as part of the American Festival of Rome. The event will feature twelve races across FX Pro Series, Trofeo Predator's, Legend Cars, FX2 and X-F3, running as support races to the NASCAR Euro Series programme. FX Pro Series heads to the Roman circuit following a competitive Monza round where Giulio Luci (FG Racing) claimed his maiden victory in Race 1, while championship leader Salvatore Liotti responded with a win in Race 2. Liotti maintains his position at the top of the standings ahead of Vallelunga. The Trofeo Predator's category will field 26 cars, with Riccardo Tocu arriving as the favourite after sweeping both races at Magione. Legend Cars will run six races across two groups, with 51 drivers entered; Alessandro Bollini won three races in Group A at Magione, while Simone Bonci took two victories in Group B. In the single-seater categories, Federico Crozzolo (Battaglia Racing Car) brings momentum from a double victory at Magione in FX2, while X-F3 will contest its third round of the season following a mixed Monza event where Andrea Masci and Mateo Valente each claimed a race win. FX2 and X-F3 will share the grid at Vallelunga as per the official schedule. Racing begins on Saturday 19 September at 12:55 with Legend Cars Group A, followed by Group B at 15:55. Trofeo Predator's Race 1 runs at 16:30, FX Pro Series at 18:10, and the combined X-F3/FX2 grid at 18:45. Sunday 20 September features Legend Cars Group A at 09:25, X-F3/FX2 at 10:00, Trofeo Predator's at 10:35, and afternoon races for both Legend Cars groups and FX Pro Series. Admission is free; online registration is required for Saturday and Sunday access, while Friday entry is unrestricted.

Studio 397 has announced the second pack of North American circuits for Le Mans Ultimate, bringing two iconic venues to the simulation. Road Atlanta and Long Beach will arrive on 22 September priced at $19.99, with a 10% launch discount available. Players holding the full American circuits pass and RaceControl Pro+ subscribers will receive the content automatically. Long Beach marks the simulator's first full street circuit, while Road Atlanta is primarily known as the home of the legendary Petit Le Mans endurance race. In keeping with the venue's heritage, Le Mans Ultimate will feature a special 10-hour race event at Road Atlanta. The same release date will see version 1.4.2 arrive as a free update. The patch introduces 2026 ELMS liveries for LMGT3, LMP2 and LMP3 cars, alongside new paint schemes from the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Development focus has centred on multiplayer stability and network code improvements. Studio 397 plans to release a third North American circuit pack before the end of the year.

Ubisoft has outlined its development roadmap for The Crew Motorfest through its fourth year of support. Season 11 launches on 7 October and introduces the free Kauai island, which matches the size of the existing Maui landmass. The seasonal focus centres on off-road expeditions, allowing players to navigate swamps, canyons and forests using compass-based navigation without GPS assistance, deploy winches to overcome terrain obstacles, and transport cargo across the new terrain. Throughout the season, 23 new vehicles will be added to the game roster, including the Bugatti Tourbillon, Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, and Suzuki Jimny Rally Raid. A paid expansion inspired by the Tomb Raider franchise will also release, featuring a separate island and exclusive missions. Ubisoft has confirmed plans for subsequent seasons: Season 12 will emphasise Asian-market vehicles, while Season 13 will introduce taxis, limousines, and a new category of full-size trucks to the game.

The 42nd edition of the Pedavena Croce d'Aune hillclimb in the Belluno region is shaping up as a high-profile event, with 22 Sport-class cars confirmed on the entry list. The event is expected to attract drivers and teams from across Italy, with several leading competitors in the field. The Belluno hillclimb forms part of the Italian National Mountain Speed Championship North series, and this year's running promises to deliver competitive racing at the front of the field as drivers vie for championship points.

The Coppa del Chianti Classico hillclimb is set to resume this weekend following a three-year hiatus, with the last edition held in 2021. The event will take place over the 8-kilometre course connecting Molino di Quercegrossa to Croce Fiorentina in Tuscany, re-establishing itself as one of the flagship rounds of the Italian Historic Speed Hillclimb Championship. Denny Zardo will contest the revival event piloting a Giada T118, competing among the historic and classic machinery that characterises the series.

The 42nd edition of the Pedavena-Croce d'Aune hillclimb in the Belluno region of Italy is shaping up as a high-calibre event, with 22 Sport-class cars confirmed on the entry list. The event will draw competitors and teams from across Italy and forms part of the Italian Mountain Speed Championship North series. Organisers have arranged over 2,000 spectator places, free shuttle services for attendees, and live television coverage of the competition.

The 43rd Coppa del Chianti hillclimb is moving into its decisive stage, with technical and sporting scrutineering scheduled for Friday, 18 September at Castellina in Chianti. The checks will take place at the service centre located at the former Molino Niccolai facility, running from 12:30 to 19:30, with an additional session on Saturday, 19 September. A total of 132 competitors are registered for the event.

The 43rd Coppa del Chianti, an eighth-round event in the Italian Historic Hillclimb Championship, will take place this weekend near Castellina in Chianti. Technical and sporting checks are scheduled for Friday 18 September from 12:30 to 19:30 at the service centre at the former Molino Niccolai facility, with an additional session on Saturday 19 from 08:00 to 09:30. A total of 132 competitors have entered the event. The hillclimb is organised by Targa Racing Club in collaboration with Siena Racing Driver and supported by the Automobile Club Siena. The driver briefing will be held on Saturday at 12:15, followed by the first of two reconnaissance runs at 13:00 over the 8 km course along the SR 222 Chiantigiana road through the Chianti Classico region. The Coppa del Chianti returns to competition after a three-year absence, with significant championship points available across all categories. Notable entries in the Sport Nazionale class include Alessandro Trentini (Milan) in a Lucchini SN87, Arnaldo Pinto (Piedmont) in a Lucchini SP90, Gaetano Palumbo (Syracuse) in a Lucchini Symbol, Antonio Lavieri (Basilicata) in a Lucchini SN88, and Angela Grasso in an Osella PA 10. Coverage of the event will be provided by AI Sport TV, with daily reports published on the Italian Historic Hillclimb Championship social media page. A full report will air on ACI Sport TV Magazine on Thursday 24 September at 21:00 (Sky channel 228 and Tivùsat channel 52).

A new community mod for Assetto Corsa has emerged that combines the racing simulator with mechanics from the roguelike action game Vampire Survivors. Called Nukedrop Zombies, the mod tasks players with surviving waves of hostile vehicles while collecting weapons and upgrades to fend off the vehicular undead. The mod represents the kind of creative experimentation that continues to drive the Assetto Corsa modding community, repurposing the sim's physics engine and vehicle systems for gameplay well beyond traditional circuit racing.

Three significant hillclimb events are scheduled across Switzerland and Italy, marking the conclusion of the season for competitors in both countries. The 43rd Coppa della Città Les Paccots will serve as the finale for the Swiss hillclimb championship. The event takes place on a course just over 2 kilometres in length and is expected to attract a strong field of drivers competing for the title. In northern Italy, the Pedavena–Croce d'Aune hillclimb will host two concurrent championships this coming weekend: a round of the CIVM Northern Italian Championship and the IRS Cup. Organisers have assembled a high-calibre entry list for the Veneto region event. Meanwhile, Tuscany will host the 43rd Coppa del Chianti, a round of the Italian Historic Hillclimb Championship. The event marks the return of the Coppa del Chianti after a multi-year hiatus, with an 8-kilometre course and a strong historic car entry list expected.