Given that most sim racers are also fans of real motorsport, there are plenty of good reasons for a trip to the National Motor Museum. And now Beaulieu adds a simulator as part of the Icons of Formula 1 display. Entry to the display is included in a normal ticket, and eight F1 cars are on display to representate each decade, starting with a 1950 BRM V16 driven by Juan Manuel … [Read more...]
New Next Level Racing F-GT Pro Cockpit Launches
Expanding the higher end of the range from the Australian sim racing manufacturer, the new Next Level Racing F-GT Pro Cockpit launches to offer both Formula and GT layouts, as an official FIA licensed product which comes in at £899. It's built with a 50mm steel tube chassis finished in metallic gloss power coat, and can handle Direct Drive wheels up to 25NM and heavy-duty … [Read more...]
Asetek Launch A Range Of New Products And Upgrades
After promoting a big announcement for a few days, CEO Andre Eriksen has delivered as Asetek launch a range of new products and upgrades, including a new entry-level range which will be console compatible, free firmware updates and 360Hz iRacing compatability, and selling button boxes rather than wheels to improve the cost and upgradability of the Asetek range. T.H.O.R.P … [Read more...]
Upgraded New Next Level Racing GT Racer 2.0 Launches
With the original sim racing cockpit being a solid choice, the upgraded new Next Level Racing GT Racer 2.0 launches for the same price as the original, retailing at £379. It's always been a competitive choice if you're looking for a rig which supported direct drive wheels up to 13Nm, with a reclining sports seat. But for 2025, the Australian company has made some … [Read more...]
Next Level Racing ERS4 and ERS5 Elite Reclining Seats
Officially licensed and approved by the FIA, the new Next Level Racing ERS4 and ERS5 Elite Recling Seats are available for sim racing, priced at £299 and £249 respectively. The ERS5 is actually the cheaper of the two new seats, available in either PU Leather and Suede, or Fabric and Simearo Mesh. It has a double recliner mechanism designed to keep things strong and stable … [Read more...]
Black Friday Sim Racing Deals For 2024
Virtual motorsport doesn't have to be an expensive hobby, especially with our selection of Black Friday Sim Racing deals for 2024. Good equipment can help improve your lap times, but you can still race at the highest level with a single monitor and entry-level wheel and pedals mounted on a desk. Black Friday traditionally occurs on the day after the Thanksgiving holiday in … [Read more...]
New Next Level Racing Wheel Stand LITE 2.0 Launched
There's a new and affordable alternative to deskmounting your sim racing wheel and pedals, with the new NEXT Level Racing Wheel Stand LITE 2.0 launched for £129. Not only does it easily fold up when not in use, but along with the existing cradle to keep gaming chairs in place under braking, a cockpit kit will be available later in 2024 if you want to upgrade your setup. The … [Read more...]
Seat Maker Recaro Automotive Files For Bankruptcy
It's a tough time for German firms making sim racing equipment as not only have Fanatec become insolvent, but now seat maker Recaro Automotive files for bankruptcy. The company dates back to 1906, with Recaro Holdings owning the aircraft, seating and gaming companies, with Recaro Automotive Seating owned by Raven Acquisitions LLC since 2020. Confusingly, the sim racing side … [Read more...]
New Foldable Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro Cockpit
If you're short on space and need somewhere to mount a direct drive wheel with up to 10Nm of feedback, then the new foldable Next Level Racing Formula Lite Pro cockpit might be the solution. Lightweight, folding cockpits have been around for a long time, from Next Level Racing and other manufacturers. But with the massive rise in DD wheels over recent years, they now have to … [Read more...]
Corsair Negotiates To Buy Fanatec
There's a big change coming to the world of sim racing equipment as Corsair negotiates to buy Fanatec and parent company Endor AG. It's been a turbulent time for Fanatec, with new chairman and CEO Andres Ruff replacing founder Thomas Jackermeier, issues with fulfilling orders and customer service, delays and debts related to a new headquarters, and more. Corsair has already … [Read more...]
New Next Level Racing ERS3 Elite Reclining Seat Launched
It's easy to underestimate the important of a good seat for sim racing until you either launch yourself across the room under braking, or get up from a long driving session full of aches and pains. And there's a fresh choice available with the new Next Level Racing ERS3 Elite Recling Seat launched for £229. The ERS3 features both double seat recliners and seat slider, which … [Read more...]
Next Level Racing Go Kart Plus Cockpit Goes On Sale
Designed mainly for families with younger sim racers and adult drivers, the Next Level Racing Go Kart Plus cockpit goes on sale from today, September 28th, 2023, at a price of £599. The Go Kart Plus can cope with children and older drivers from 110-200cm (or 3'7" to 6'7"), and a max weight of 130kg (286lbs), and should be comfortable for anyone up to a 40 inch waist. But the … [Read more...]
Cooler Master Dyn X Sim Racing Cockpit Revealed
Better known for their wide range of PC parts and gaming peripherals, there's a new rig option with the Cooler Master Dyn X sim racing cockpit revealed by the Taiwan company Having debuted at various events during the Summer, including at the 24 Hours of Spa, more details are now available as the cockpit gets closer to going on sale. And the big selling point is probably the … [Read more...]
Sabelt Reveal A New Range Of Sim Racing Products
The virtual and real world continue to blur as Italian company Sabelt reveal a new range of sim racing products. Founded in 1972, the firm designs and manufactures seats, belts, and more for cars and motorsport. And they've now launched Sabelt Sim Racing to provide a range of equipment, with the initial range including three rigs and seats, along with a new wheel. As … [Read more...]
Sim Lab GT1 Pro Sim Racing Cockpit Pre-Orders Open
Along with the new XP1 loadcell pedals, the Sim Lab GT1 Pro Sim Racing Cockpit pre-orders are also open, with shipping sharting from July 24th, 2023. And ordering in advance saves you a bit of money on your purchase, with £43 off from each configuration choice, whether you decide to include a seat or integrated monitor mount. The new design for 2023 will sit above the … [Read more...]