
Portugal Gets Its Own GT Sport Release Event
Although hard to believe, GT Sport is nearly upon us. Release is due next month and as such the marketing for the game is expected to ramp up to 11 in the coming weeks. In line with this, an exclusive GT Sport event has been revealed for Portugal.

Ken Block Tackles the Pikes Peak Hillclimb In “Climbkhana”
Once again Ken Block is back for one of his hooning videos, this time on asphalt after last month’s Terrakhana. With partnership from Toyo Tires, Block hits the famous Pikes Peak Hillclimb course in what he’s calling Climbkhana.

TT Isle of Man: Ride on The Edge Delayed Until 2018
Kylotonn’s TT Isle of Man: Ride on The Edge has been pushed back from its initial release date. Provisionally set for November 2017, the news comes direct from the French developer’s Facebook page. Despite progress coming along well for the game, the decision has been made to delay until 2018.

Think You Can Improve Sports Car Racing? The FIA Wants to Hear From You
It’s a little too early to say that the World Endurance Championship (WEC) is a series in crisis. The signs aren’t good though; only one manufacturer remains in the top LMP1 category as brands ditch the expensive hybrid category for the electric hum of Formula E.

First Drive Review: Renault Sport Clio 220 Trophy
Ask the man in the street who the king of hot hatches is and chances are you’ll get a whole different bunch of answers. One name that will come up time and again though is Renault.

Here’s the First Gameplay Footage of the Porsche 911 RSR in Gran Turismo Sport
An official Sony livestream during Tokyo Game Show has given us our first look at the Porsche 911 RSR in action. Spotted last week on the show floor, the racing machine is the second Porsche to be revealed for GT Sport. Our first glimpse comes during a live broadcast race at veteran GT mainstay Suzuka Circuit.

Looking Back at Forza Motorsport 6
Forza fans will get their hands on the latest installment in Microsoft’s billion-dollar franchise at the end of this week. With the game’s release so close at hand, we’re revisiting its predecessor.

Aston Martin Enters Formula One as Red Bull’s Title Sponsor
Fans of British GT cars rejoice, Aston Martin is now a Formula One team.

Digital Foundry Publishes Project CARS 2 Console Performance Results
Digital Foundry has applied its signature expertise to Slightly Mad Studios’ Project CARS 2. The sequel is leading the way performance wise by aiming to offer 60fps and 1080p alongside the impressive Live Track 3.0. The DF team has broken down the sequel to see how close (or far) it gets to achieving its targets.

Forza 7 Homologation System Levels the Playing Field
Racing game fans are likely familiar with the idea of entering an event with an over-specced vehicle and running away with victory. Whether it be for fun or giving oneself the competitive edge, it narrows the options down to but a few. Forza Motorsport 7 aims to resolve this with homologation.

Celebrate One Year of Forza Horizon 3 with This Weekend’s Forzathon
This weekend marks one year since Forza Horizon 3 was first released. To celebrate the occasion, the latest Forzathon events offer players a new batch of car and manufacturer-specific challenges.

Watch Motor Trend’s “World’s Greatest Drag Race” and See Who Wins
Every year Motor Trend sets out to find its Best Driver’s Car. In addition to its smattering of typical tests, it also takes all the cars and put them head-to-head in the quarter-mile. For the past seven years, Motor Trend makes a little video to go along with it. This year, the World’s Greatest Drag Race takes its competition to a new venue. It also has some of the quickest cars ever tested.

An Apple iPhone Update Might Have Just Left Some Car Owners Stranded
Smartphones are fantastic things. They took the entire world and reduced it to a device that can easily fit into your pocket. As a result, they’re arguably one of the greatest inventions of modern times.

2016 Audi R18 and Porsche 919 Hybrid Coming to iRacing
In a surprise move, iRacing released a new trailer announcing the addition of two LMP1 cars en route to the acclaimed racer.

Max Verstappen Gets Hands On With Gran Turismo Sport
Dutch Formula 1 prodigy Max Verstappen got the chance to play GT Sport at last week’s Singapore Grand Prix. The 19 year old teamed up with Tag Heuer to promote the latest GT game before the big race, heading up one of two groups that competed in a team battle. Max represented Red Bull Formula 1 at the special event to celebrate the launch of a new Red Bull timepiece.

Next Level Racing F1GT Review
If there’s one thing that rings true about the sim racing rig market, it’s that it can become oversaturated. How does one stand out from the crowd? Next Level Racing is hoping its latest creation can do just that.

Project CARS 2 Launches Today, New League Forums on GTPlanet
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It’s finally here! Today marks the worldwide release of Project CARS 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Slightly Mad Studios’ cross-platform racer. It kicks off a busy season for racing games, releasing just weeks ahead of Forza 7 and GT Sport. From what we experienced in our own hands-on preview, it sets the bar very high.

Project CARS 2 DLC Car Pack Info Revealed on PlayStation Store
Talk about good timing: It looks like the PlayStation Store has inadvertently revealed info on Project CARS 2’s DLC plans. An eagle-eyed GTPlanet member found the detailed listing on the Japanese version of Sony’s online store yesterday.

Audi Makes Sweet Music As Its Cars Sing Famous Theme Songs
As gearheads, the roar of an engine is often music to our ears. We love everything from the whine of a high-strung I4 to the bellow of a meaty V10. Thankfully, Audi shares our sentiment and rolled out a musical rendition to some famous classic TV shows for the Emmy Awards.

Porsche 911 RSR Confirmed For GT Sport
An off-screen capture from the Tokyo Game Show build of GT Sport has revealed a new car that will feature in the title. The vehicle in question comes from the house of Porsche, and it’s a more than welcome addition. Say hello to the Porsche 911 RSR.