The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

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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We speak to the development team behind Forza Horizon 6 and answer your questions! From road width, PS5 and wheel support to the incredible sales success, community feedback and how they made Japan.

Thomas Harrison-Lord speaks to Mike Bennett, Production Director, and Don Arceta, Art Director, at Playground Games during a FH6 launch event at Caffeine & Machine, UK.

For the latest Forza Horizon 6 news: https://traxion.gg/category/games/forza-horizon-6/

Forza Horizon 6 developer on recreating Japan: “We’re always our own worst critics” : https://traxion.gg/forza-horizon-6-developer-on-recreating-japan-were-always-our-own-worst-critics/

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Traxion HQ is on fire at the moment (not literally, thankfully).... It's Forza Horizon 6 launch week and things are manic!

But it's not just Forza.... Late last week saw the launch of a brand new game in early access, CarX Drift Racing Online 2, as well as a number of SimRacing Expo announcements.

Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten and John Munro as they discuss all of this, and tackle Terje's tricky question about alternative sim racing disciplines.

Is drifting harder than rallying? What is the best karting sim? How about rallycross and folk racing? And should there be a hillclimb-specific sim racing title?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

CarX Drift Racing Online 2 stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wUYQclBkDU&t=8943s

New WRC game studio: https://traxion.gg/next-wrc-game-developed-by-new-studio-using-unreal-engine-5/

Revosim Aston Martin wheel review: https://traxion.gg/revosim-aston-martin-f1-rim-review/

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It's bank holiday weekend in the UK, but even that is no excuse for this weeks dishevelled nonsense.

In a predictable turn of events, Project Motor Racing's Japanese DLC pack returns to stores under a new name. But was this whole saga necessary?

To hear the thoughts of Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten and John Munro on this, as well as a busy month of May and RaceRoom's upcoming content and console prospects, listen now!

Oh, and let's not forget the most important topic of them all.... Sim racing vegetation.

Buy SimRacing Expo tickets: ⁠https://ticket.simracingexpo.com/⁠

SimRacing Expo Charlotte info: ⁠https://traxion.gg/sre/charlotte-2026/⁠

Project Motor Racing DLC Reappears: ⁠https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racings-japanese-dlc-reappears-with-a-new-name/

RaceRoom's next wave of GT3's: ⁠https://traxion.gg/racerooms-next-wave-of-new-gt3-cars-slated-for-june/

May overview: https://traxion.gg/what-to-expect-from-sim-racing-and-driving-games-in-may/

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Motorsport Instagram sensation Austin Jurs joins us on this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast - with over 300K followers, Reels with over a million views, the 18-year-old GT4 racer is aiming to reach the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

He discusses his career, plus new partnership with Asetek Racing, and the upcoming SimRacing Expo in Charlotte - 22nd-24th May 2026.

We also cover the recent Assetto Corsa Rally and Project Motor Racing news, and respond to some of your feedback.

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SimRacing Expo Charlotte info: https://traxion.gg/sre/charlotte-2026/

Explore Asetek Racing: https://www.asetek.com/simsports/?aff=TRAXIONGG

Project Motor Racing DLC Removed: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racings-japanese-gt500-dlc-delisted-due-to-sensitive-concern/

Assetto Corsa Rally content confirmed for v0.4: https://traxion.gg/group-a-subaru-impreza-confirmed-for-assetto-corsa-rallys-next-update/

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