Latest updates and news from DRE
Your League Classes, Not the Sim’s
If you race in a league, the classes that matter may not be the ones reported by the simulator. Your league might split GT3 into Pro, Pro-Am, and Am, while the simulator sees one GT3 class. That can make class positions, leaders, fastest laps, and nearby cars correct...
Braking Overlap Signal
You can lose time under braking without making a dramatic mistake. Sometimes the throttle is still open by a few percent when you start braking. Maybe your foot is dragging. Maybe the pedal is not returning perfectly. Maybe you came off the throttle late and never...
DRE 2026.2: Assetto Corsa Support, Braking Overlap Coaching, and Faster Startup
DRE v2026.2.0 is out. This release is about getting more useful help while you’re actually driving: proper Assetto Corsa support, a new braking input signal, better pit-lane control, cleaner app shortcuts, faster startup, and fixes for several annoying race-session...
DRE 2026.1 is live
DRE 2026.1 is live. I built a big part of this update for one simple reason: losing time to stupid friction gets old fast. If your pit stall sits right at pit entry, you do not get much time to react. In 2026.1, DRE can now tell you where your pit stall is just before...
DRE Now Supports Le Mans Ultimate
Le Mans Ultimate now works with DRE. If DRE is new to you, it is a voice race engineer and spotter you can talk to naturally while you drive. Ask for live race context, fuel guidance, laps remaining, or a quick status update without breaking your flow. See all the...
Speak with intents
For years, you've had to speak DRE's language. Now, DRE 2025.1 speaks yours. I’ve overhauled the voice recognition system, so you can forget memorizing commands and just focus on your driving. Let's talk about what's new. For the longest time, talking to DRE felt a...
Black Friday 2025 is here
BLACK FRIDAYUse the offers below to save big on DRE through Black Friday until Nov 30th, 2025. All annual renewals are 25% off, and new users can sign up for 50% off the first year!New subscriber? Get +50% off your first year with DRE compared to monthly prices,...
DRE 2025.1 is now in beta
DRE 2025.1 is now out in beta and here's quick run-down of the major features: 🧠 Neural & Hybrid Speech Recognition Speak naturally instead of memorizing exact phrases. Local neural recognition with GPU/CPU support, 80%+ understanding of racing-related...
Local Debris: How DRE Spots Track Hazards Before You Do
Say goodbye to surprise slippery sections! DRE's new Local Debris feature not only warns you about track debris but shares this intel with other DRE drivers in your session for maximum awareness. I've got something that's going to save your lap times and possibly...
DRE 2024.2 Is Here: Multi-Sim Support, New Languages, and Hot Lapping Magic!
Time to rev up your sim racing experience! DRE 2024.2 has landed with major upgrades that'll make your virtual racing more intuitive, more accessible, and—let's be honest—more fun. Multi-Sim Support: ACC Joins the Party The biggest...
Hot/Cool Lapping: Your Personal Guardian
You know that feeling when you're on a hot lap, and suddenly there's a slow car ahead? Or worse, being that driver getting the angry messages in chat because you didn't see the rocket ship approaching from behind? Yeah, me too. That's exactly why I've been heads-down...
DRE Goes Multi-Sim: Now Supporting ACC
Exciting times! I've expanded DRE beyond iRacing to support Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC), with more sims on the horizon. Here's everything you need to know about the multi-sim update. Ever since I launched DRE, there's been one consistent piece of feedback...
Black Friday 2024 Sale
BLACK FRIDAYThe sale of the year is back! Use the offers below to save big on DRE through Black Friday until November 30th, 2024. This year all annual renewals are 25% off, and new users can sign up for 50% off the first year!New subscriber? Get +50% off your first...
Keeping track of Opponent Flags
I've got something pretty neat to share with you today. DRE now keeps you informed about what's happening with those pesky flags your opponents are getting. Because let's face it, knowing when your competitors are in trouble can be quite... strategic. 😉 What...
Introducing DRE 2024.1: Master the Elements with Rain support
Be in the know before, during, and after it rains. With the mantra, Rain is not the important part - reduced grip is!, I've been hard at work extending DRE to help you in slippery situations. 2024.1 is packed with help and assistance to your wet weather racing,...
Custom Commands Unleashed
Let's dive right into one of the most exciting updates in this 2023.1.5 release: the major upgrade to custom commands. This feature expansion is all about making your interactions with DRE not just easier, but also significantly more powerful. [lyte...
DRE 2023.1 is Live!
Exciting times ahead for all sim racers! I'm thrilled to announce the stable release of DRE v2023.1. This latest update is a leap forward in enhancing your iRacing experience, introducing a suite of features designed to refine your race strategy and performance. With...
Bonjour! 🥐 French Translations in DRE
🟦⬜🟥 I'm proud to announce French is now available in DRE 2023.1 🟦⬜🟥 After several requests over the years, you can now speak and hear DRE in French. 500+ French voice commands at your disposal 700+ French alerts and speaks Say Bonjour to Christophe Hear an...
Undercut Racing Team Joins Forces with DRE
In the world of virtual racing, partnerships are not just about logos on cars; they are about blending strengths, skills, and aspirations. The recent collaboration between Undercut Racing Team and DRE epitomizes this ethos. A Synergistic Partnership Undercut...
2023’s a Wrap! – What happened and what’s in the pipe?
2023 has been a busy and intense year for DRE. Let's take a look at what happened and what lies ahead in 24 👇 I've been knee-deep with the new Alpha v2023.1. What I thought would take a couple of months to develop, turned out to be a 10+ months endeavor (hello...
Real-Time Tire Wear & Health in iRacing?
In my conversation with Lone Road iRacers podcast host, Guy Robertson, we delved into the exciting new features of DRE 2023.1. One of the highlights of this alpha version is its tire wear management capabilities, which introduce a paradigm shift in racing strategy....
Precise Fuel Strategy in DRE 2023.1
Fuel Strategy in 2023.1 is the latest update to DRE that brings a range of new features and improvements to the table. In a recent interview with the Lone Road iRacers Podcast, I shed some light on what this update entails. Let's dive deeper into the fuel strategy...
Explore DRE Alpha Versions
Want to check out the very latest DRE features? Alpha versions of DRE is your answer. Here's how you can test the additions fresh from the oven 👇 Download a stable DRE version and install it After the initial DRE setup is completed, go to Settings -> Updates Select...
Black Friday 2023 Sale
BLACK FRIDAYThe sale of the year is back! Use the offers below to save big on DRE through Black Friday until November 30th. This year all annual renewals are 25% off, and new users can sign up for 50% off the first year!New subscriber? Get +50% off your first year...
Wave Italy Partners Up!
I'm thrilled to announce DRE is joining forces with Wave Italy, a premier name in professional driving simulation and a top name in sim-racing, competing in Creventic Endurance Series, Turn Grandprix iRacing Series and lots more. This collaboration brings together the...
Interview with Lone Road iRacers Podcast – Round Two
Interview with Lone Road iRacers Podcast - Round Two Guy from The Lone Road iRacers Podcast interviewed Egil about the upcoming DRE version 2023.1 and the future that lies ahead. They discussed new fuel calculations, graphs, and much more the the podcast Take a listen...
Affiliate Commission Rates Just Doubled!
Affiliate Commission Rates Just Doubled! If you've been looking for a sign to join the DRE Affiliate Program or ramp up your existing efforts, this is it. I'm ecstatic to announce that I've dramatically increased my DRE affiliate commission rates. Starting today, you...
How to translate DRE
How to translate DRE Here are some points on how to translate DRE strings and keep a structure when building sentences 👇 In-app This is the easiest way to edit single translations as you go is in the in-app editor. It includes automatic translations from Google...
2022.3.4 released – Stability in Stable
2022.3.4 released - Stability in Stable Version 2022.3.4.1 is out! The release joins the beta releases of fixes and improvements since 2022.3.3.0, and here are the highlights: 🔄 Overtake alert clear calls are now prioritized equally to regular overtake calls 🔄 Made...
Shift Into Savings: Annual Subscription Prices Drop
Shift Into Savings: Annual Subscription Prices Drop Hey Sim-Racing fam! 🏎️💨 Good news coming your way! I've managed to hit the brakes on our annual subscription prices 🎉: Essentials is now just $4.49/month (was $4.99) Performance got down to $6.99/month (from $7.99)...
The Ultimate Sim Racing Collaboration: DRE x Twitchy Foot Racing!
Partnership: DRE and Twitchy Foot Racing Unite! Two powerhouses in the sim racing community have joined forces to create an unbeatable dream team. DRE, the leading provider of sim racing engineering, and Twitchy Foot Racing, a renowned racing team known for their...
Become a DRE affiliate
Become a DRE Affiliate Earn money from referring other sim-racersYou can now be a DRE affiliate and refer users to DRE to get commissions. Why become an affiliate? Trusted by thousands of sim-racers, you'll bet safely on sharing DRE with your followers. It's...
Lone iRacers Podcast Interview
Lone iRacers Podcast Interview I got interviewed by Guy for his 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗶-𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 The interview goes around my background as a developer, how I got into iRacing, and quite a bit about the current state of DRE and its future. Have a listen 👇 Direct Spotify...
DRE 2022.3 is here
2022.3 is out Download now! New 2022.3 Showcase Checkout the brand new video showing the latest features ⭐Command Binds Map keyboard and controller binds to DRE commandsBind one or more commands to any of your buttons Examples of possible...
DRE 2022 Launched
A sim-racing revolution has launched Why a new app? Since Digital Race Engineer’s inception back in 2015 (!) it’s always relied on VoiceAttack as its motor to drive the recognition and speech synthesis. Using VoiceAttack has been successful as it’s a fairly...
DRE3 Updated – DRE 2022 Alpha News
How’s DRE 2022 Alpha? So the Alpha has now been open for one month and I thought I've give you a short update on how things are going. I, and my guinea pigs, have been hard at it with 20 updates in the last month. We've been chipping off the hard edges, especially in...
Revolutionize sim racing with DRE 2022
DRE 2022 - Alpha access opens now! What is DRE 2022? DRE 2022 is a revolution and a brand new standalone iRacing spotter application featuring Built-in voice recognition Text-To-Speech output Radio communication effects So much more! It’s built from the ground...
DRE 3.4.5 Released
3.4.5 Released I’ve released 3.4.5.0 for you containing fixes and a new alert. Version 3.4.5 is a release containing all betas changes since 3.4.4 Download 3.4.5 What’s New New Alert: “Pace car is rolling” is now heard when the parade lap starts at the end of...
