Featured image: Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate+ Improving the pedal feel in my sim was a massive step forward for my driving – when I upgraded from my old Fanatec pedals to the Heusinkveld Sprints I found[…]
I'm an amateur racer in the UK, currently competing in the the Mazda MX5 championship in the 750mc. I've also raced Radical SR3's for the last 5 years or so.
Sim racing is a huge passion of mine, as I see the simulator as a perfect environment to finesse your skills as a racing driver. I started simracingcockpit.com to help people of all backgrounds to get into sim racing, improve their technical ability with the software and hardware, and to get to a good place where they can simply enjoy their time in the sim.
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Review: SimTrecs ProPedal GT Hydraulic Sim Pedals
It seems there’s a new sim racing pedal launched every few weeks at the moment. Thankfully, the Sim Racing industry is full of small companies, all trying to build new and innovative products and improve upon[…]
Comparing Sim Racing vs Motorsport in “real life”
Featured image: my Radical SR3 Bit of a spoiler: It’s definitely not a question of “which is better”. I first came into sim racing because I was looking for ways to learn new circuits before I[…]
How to build a high-end racing simulator on a budget
Featured image: G-Performance Cube Controls Formula Pro on Simucube In this article, I’m going to dispense with enough knowledge and product experience to help you build the best possible “high end” racing simulator, even on a[…]
How to use iRacing Macros for pit stops in Endurance Races
When you begin endurance racing or participating in iRacing special events, you quickly realise just how much extra stuff you need to be aware of as well as the driving. Pit stops become important – but[…]
Custom Sim Racing Wheels: 911 RSR GTE Endurance from VPG
I wonder if Fanatec or Cube controls cared this much about customer service when they were small? I’ll start my journey with VPG with a bit of an admission; I don’t know Simhub’s NEXTION features as[…]
How to Find the Correct Torque Settings in iRacing
The underlying assumption that racing simulator developers have always made is that the simulated car is probably generating more torque at the steering column than the hardware (your wheelbase) can deal with. This is particularly true[…]
Thrustmaster’s new Formula Wheel Add-On: Ferrari SF1000 Edition
With the new F1 season underway last month, it seems that Thrustmaster decided the timing was just right to unveil their latest Formula Wheel Add-On, the Ferrari SF1000 Edition, and what a beauty it is. Now,[…]
Fanatec CSL DD – Fanatec’s new Direct Drive wheelbase
As the newest member of the Fanatec family, the CSL DD is already causing an almighty stir in the sim racing industry. Appropriately dubbed ‘The New StandarDD,’ by the manufacturer, this brand-new piece of kit is[…]
Fanatec – bridging the gap between Real and Virtual Motorsport?
Fanatec seem to be taking things to the next level for sim racers by uniting real-life racing with its virtual counterpart. Through its sponsorship of the SRO GT3 Series (namely, the Fanatec GT World Challenge Championship[…]