How to: iRacing Overlays with RaceLabApp
Featured image: Dan Suzuki using Racelabapp I’ve been meaning to put something together about iRacing overlays for a while now; not that iRacing’s native features won’t get you a long…
No, Fanatec Discount Coupons aren’t a thing but here’s how to find yourself a Deal
Fanatec is by now the most prolific sim racing equipment vendor on the planet. Most of their users absolutely love them, with a huge following of enthusiasts ready to help…
What is Haptic Feedback in Sim Racing?
Sim racing is, as you know, very much like real driving except there’s less real-world information for a driver to base their decisions on. The physics in the modeled environment…
How to Build the Cheapest Racing Simulator Cockpit
Nobody ever said sim racing was cheap; although by comparison to the eye-wateringly expensive real-life Motorsport it’s certainly far friendlier on the wallet. I’ve written about budget high-end simulator builds…
Best Fanatec Wheels: Buyer’s Guide 2025 Edition
As a Fanatec owner, there’s a huge ecosystem to choose from when it comes to upgrades. Their steering wheel range, in particular, is quite extensive. But which Fanatec wheel is…
Test drive: A look at the new Heusinkveld Ultimate+ Sim Pedals
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…
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…
Comparing Sim Racing vs Motorsport in “real life”
Featured image: my Radical SR3 Bit of a spoiler: It’s not a question of “which is better”. I first came into sim racing because I was looking for ways to…
Rallying in the Sim – A Beginners Guide
Are you passionate about rally and looking for a way to experience this epic driving discipline in a sim racing rig? If that’s the case, this guide is just what…
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.…
911 RSR GTE Endurance Sim Racing Wheel 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…
How to Find the Correct FFB / 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…