F1 Race Car Simulators — My Experience (and What Real Drivers Actually Use) The first time I sat in a high-end F1-style simulator, I finally understood why Formula 1 drivers spend hours in them every week. It wasn’t just a game — it was a full-body experience. And the crazy part? The home setups that … Read more
What Racing Sim Do F1 Drivers Use? (Explained Clearly) You’ll often hear the phrase “F1 drivers practice in sims,” but people rarely explain which sims they actually use or why. I’ve spent years watching driver interviews, behind-the-scenes factory footage, and testing many of the same tools they talk about. The truth is: F1 drivers don’t … Read more
Best Sim Racing Monitors — The Screens That Actually Make Racing Feel Real For years, I focused on wheels, pedals, and rigs — but the day I upgraded my monitor, the whole driving experience changed. The right display doesn’t just make things look better. It affects how well you judge braking markers, how early you … Read more
Direct Drive Wheels — What They Are, Why They Matter & The Best Ones I’ve Used Once I switched from gear and belt-driven wheels to a direct drive wheelbase, I realized something unexpected: the wheel rim itself matters just as much as the base. The rim is where your hands meet the feedback. Its shape, … Read more
Best Sim Racing Seats — Bucket, GT and Formula Styles Explained I’ve sat in everything from cheap office chairs (please don’t do this) to FIA-homologated carbon racing seats that cost more than my first real car. The difference is dramatic. The seat is the foundation of your sim rig. It determines your driving posture, how … Read more
Sim Racing Games — The Complete Guide to the Best Titles and How to Choose the Right One Sim racing has exploded in popularity in recent years, thanks to better hardware, more realistic physics engines, and global online racing communities. Whether you’re a casual driver looking for fun, a motorsport fan who wants to feel … Read more
Best Sim Racing Gloves — The Ones I Actually Use (and Why They Matter) I used to run bare-handed because I didn’t think gloves would change anything. Then my alcantara rim started wearing shiny patches, my hands slipped during long stints, and I realized I was white-knuckling the wheel to compensate. The day I switched … Read more
Best Sim Racing Rigs — My Hands-On Guide (and What Everyone Said When They Tried Them) If there’s one part of a sim racing setup that quietly determines everything — pedal feel, force feedback detail, comfort, immersion — it’s the rig (or cockpit). I’ve driven on folding wheel stands, budget steel frames, 8020 aluminum rigs, … Read more
Best Sim Racing Shoes — The Ones I Actually Use (and What Everyone Said When They Tried Them) I didn’t think sim racing shoes would make a difference at first. I used to race in socks or whatever sneakers were nearby. But when I upgraded to load-cell and hydraulic pedals, I started noticing something: the … Read more
What is Sim Racing — an approachable guide I’ve been captivated by sim racing for years: it’s where videogame driving and real-world motorsport meet. Sim racing (short for “simulated racing”) is a hobby and competitive discipline that uses software, dedicated hardware, and often specially built rigs to recreate the experience of driving race cars. It … Read more
Best Sim Racing Pedals — My Hands-On Tests, Reviews, and What My Friends Said I’ve tested dozens of sim racing pedal sets over the years — from basic plastic ones that flex under braking, to professional-grade hydraulic monsters that feel like stepping on a real brake system. If you’re serious about improving lap times or … Read more
Asetek Sim Racing — My Real-World Hands-On Experience (and What My Friends Think Too) I’ve spent countless hours behind different sim racing setups — from DIY aluminum rigs to high-end, turnkey systems. But the one that caught my attention most recently is Asetek Sim Racing. Known for precision engineering and Scandinavian design, Asetek has brought … Read more
Can You Make Money from Sim Racing? Earnings Explained Sim racing has grown from a passionate hobby into a legitimate career path for many drivers. As the esports industry expands and racing simulators become more advanced, professional sim racers can now earn substantial incomes through competitions, sponsorships, and content creation. But how much do sim … Read more
Sim Racing Setup: Guides for Beginners Sim racing has transformed from a casual gaming hobby into a full-fledged motorsport simulation experience. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build your first racing setup or aiming to upgrade your current one, understanding how each component works together is key. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything … Read more
Best Sim Racing Wheels: Why I wrote this guide (and why I race with a real wheel) I’ve spent years switching between gamepads, budget wheels and full direct-drive setups — and I write from the perspective of someone who learned that the right wheel changes not only immersion but lap times. This guide explains what … Read more
Best VR Headset for Sim Racing — my hands-on guide (and the cockpits I pair them with) I’ve been living in sim rigs and VR for years now. In this piece I’ll walk you through what makes a VR headset great for sim racing, my recommended headsets for different budgets and goals, a short buying … Read more