Best Sim Racing Books

Best Sim Racing Books

While there are some fantastic resources online that you can use to improve as a sim racer, sometimes it’s best to go back to the basics and pick up a good old-fashioned book! Fortunately for us sim racers, a huge amount of books and other resources that are written...
What Is a Direct Drive Sim Racing Wheel

What Is a Direct Drive Sim Racing Wheel

Force feedback sim racing wheelbases come in a couple of different configurations. Gear or belt-driven, and direct drive. But what exactly is the difference between these, and what advantages does direct drive bring? Gear and belt-driven wheels are your common,...
Do You Need a Wheel For Sim Racing

Do You Need a Wheel For Sim Racing

No, you do not need a wheel for sim racing; however, the sims that you can play may be limited. You may be able to use a controller or a keyboard, but it is highly suggested that you use a wheel for sim racing in order to get the most enjoyable and competitive...
Do You Need Gloves for Sim Racing?

Do You Need Gloves for Sim Racing?

The reason why sim racers wear gloves when sim racing is because they offer a layer of protection for their gear and their hands, as well as increase the grip on their wheel for the duration of the race. Sim racing wheels are susceptible to wear and tear from the...
Sim Racing In Virtual Reality

Sim Racing In Virtual Reality

For many people, virtual reality is seen as a bit of a gimmick. Something that is fun to mess around with, maybe play some Beat Saber or some VR Chat and then it sits on your desk for 6-months until it’s dusted off for another few hours of use when you’re bored next....
Sim Racing on a Budget

Sim Racing on a Budget

Sim racing can be an expensive hobby, there’s no doubt about that, but just like many other hobbies, there are always cheaper ways to get started. Let’s have a look at what an inexpensive setup might look like for someone just looking to get started in sim racing To...