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Forza Horizon 6 Unveils a Sprawling Japanese Map Headlined by a Coastal Tokyo Hub
gaming2 days ago

Forza Horizon 6 Unveils a Sprawling Japanese Map Headlined by a Coastal Tokyo Hub

Forza Horizon 6’s full map has been shown, introducing a large southern coastal Japan map anchored by Tokyo. The layout includes perma-snow in the far north, dramatic switchback mountain passes, a meteor-crater-like estate valley, and lakes, offering a non-rectangular, varied landscape bigger and more detailed than Horizon 4’s Edinburgh and Horizon 5’s Guanajuato. Some players hoped Tokyo would dominate the map, but the city is portrayed as a hub rather than a sprawling metropolis. Release is set for May 19, with early comparisons and discussions already underway on social platforms.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#forza-horizon-6#gaming#map-reveal
Mercedes-AMG Unveils Next-Gen GT3 Built Around Black Series Road Car
sports17 days ago

Mercedes-AMG Unveils Next-Gen GT3 Built Around Black Series Road Car

Mercedes‑AMG unveiled its next-generation GT3 race car, built around the new Mercedes‑AMG GT Black Series road car and set to replace the GT3 Evo; the project, run by Affalterbach Racing GmbH, targets a 2027 race debut and has already undergone extensive testing at Bilster Berg, Portimao, Monteblanco, Immendingen and the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

via Sportscar365|
#gt-black-series#gt3#mercedes-amg
F1's 2026 Shake-Up: Ferrari Bets Big As Regs Redefine The Season
racing1 month ago

F1's 2026 Shake-Up: Ferrari Bets Big As Regs Redefine The Season

Defector’s six-story 2026 preview centers on a sweeping regulations overhaul—active aerodynamics, new power units without an MGU-H, and a heavier emphasis on energy management and a five-second pre-start—creating a season where strategy and driver micromanagement may trump raw speed; Cadillac debuts with Checo Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, Aston Martin battles a reliability crisis, rookies have grown into potential threats, and Ferrari looks strongest in testing, setting them up as favorites though Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull remain threats and the winner remains uncertain.

via Defector|
#2026#f1#ferrari
Brian Johnson's Wild Ride: A Rock Star's World-Class Car Collection
culture1 month ago

Brian Johnson's Wild Ride: A Rock Star's World-Class Car Collection

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson treats cars as more than a hobby, actively driving and racing a high-octane collection that features a 1928 Bentley Thunder Guts, a rare 1965 Lola T70 Mk I “Widow Maker,” a 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom daily driver, a Ferrari 458 Italia, a Royale RP4, a Lotus Cortina Mk1, a 1980 Chevrolet Blazer, and a 1957 Vespa 400. Several of these cars regularly hit the track at events like Rolex 24, Silverstone Classic, and Goodwood, with Johnson even using the Vespa as a pit vehicle. His life in cars mirrors his on-stage persona, and his autobiography centers as much on driving and racing as it does on rock stardom.

via Jalopnik|
#ac-dc#brian-johnson#car-collection
Seattle Supercross: Deegan Tops 250 Qualifying, Prado Leads 450 Showdowns
sports1 month ago

Seattle Supercross: Deegan Tops 250 Qualifying, Prado Leads 450 Showdowns

Live updates from Seattle’s Lumen Field show Haiden Deegan leading 250SX qualifying with a 49.414-second lap (fastest in the first session and overall), while Jorge Prado paces 450SX qualifying in combined times (50.600) with Eli Tomac fastest in the second session (51.032); Hunter Lawrence remains the 450 points leader, RJ Hampshire is out due to illness/foot injury, and the track—built in about 30 hours after stadium scheduling—is fast with some wet low spots, setting the stage for a competitive night of racing and more qualifying results.

via Racer X|
#motorsports#qualifying#racing
PS5 Takes Center Stage as Taipei Show Highlights 6 Standout Titles
gaming2 months ago

PS5 Takes Center Stage as Taipei Show Highlights 6 Standout Titles

At Taipei Game Show, Sony underscored PS5 presence with hands-on demos of six standout titles: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (open-world action RPG with responsive combat), Rain 98 (moody visual-novel/minigame collection), Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5 revival), City Hunter (updated 1990s shooter with rewinds), Kyouran Makaism (Disgaea Musou-style action), and Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse (roguelite featuring hat possession). The show emphasized a mix of big titles, indie showcases, and retro nostalgia, with on-site challenges and displays drawing crowds.

via Push Square|
#gaming#open-world#ps5
IndyCar to Stage Historic National Mall Street Race for America’s 250th Birthday
sports2 months ago

IndyCar to Stage Historic National Mall Street Race for America’s 250th Birthday

INDYCAR announced the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., a street race around the National Mall planned for Aug. 21–23, 2026, authorized by an executive order signed by President Trump. The event aims to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, will be free to the public, televised on FOX, and organized with federal agencies and D.C.’s local government.

via INDYCAR.com|
#250th-anniversary#indycars#national-mall
sports2 months ago

Chase Returns: NASCAR Unifies Championship Format for 2026

NASCAR will bring back a Chase-style postseason in 2026 across the Cup Series, Xfinity (O’Reilly Auto Parts Series), and Craftsman Truck Series, using fixed playoff fields (Cup 16, Xfinity 12, Trucks 10) based on regular-season points, with no automatic berths for winners. A 55-point win bonus is introduced, regular-season champion gets a 25-point head start, and points are reset for the final Chase races (Cup 10, Xfinity 9, Trucks 7) to reward consistency while keeping the format simple and the finish decisive.

via NASCAR.com|
#2026#chase-format#nascar
Lightweight Wheels: Testing Limits and Lessons Learned
automotive3 months ago

Lightweight Wheels: Testing Limits and Lessons Learned

A series of tests on a BMW M3 demonstrated that lighter wheels offer measurable but relatively small improvements in acceleration, braking, and lap times, with subjective feedback indicating better steering feel. While high-end lightweight wheels can be costly, for most drivers, the performance gains may not justify the expense, though enthusiasts and racers can benefit from the reduced rotational and unsprung weight.

via Jalopnik|
#acceleration#automotive#braking