This week Lando Norris explains why simulators are important, Rajah Caruth’s low-tech racing tool, an insanely expensive sim rig from Pagani and more. It’s all in the Sim Racing Roundup on Motorsport Prospects. Sim racing news for racers not gamers.
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
NBC News looks at how Rajah Caruth parlayed his video game expertise into real-life NASCAR success. “At 21, Rajah Caruth became only the third black driver to win a NASCAR race. He credits video games with helping him on his road to success. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports.”
But Caruth’s success is not just from his skills on the sim. He also employs that most low-tech tool of all, the old-fashioned notebook.
Sim racing is incredibly useful in terms of building up familiarity with a track, learning lines and marker points, denoting braking zones and turn in points. It’s a commonly-used tool for everyone from casual track day enthusiasts, to F1 racers. Now, Pagani is taking it to the next level, collaborating with Racing Unleashed to offer a bespoke rig exclusively to its Huayra R owners, to help them prepare for one of the marque’s Arte en Pista track events.
Competitive Sim Racing News
- Screen to Speed Dream Team has arrived (Init Esports)
- Kuitert, Webster win 2024 Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup events at Imola (iRacing)
- Comeback of F1 Esports 2023: Why did it collapse? (Racing News365)
Sim Racing Tips & Techniques
Sim Racing Tech Roundup
Here is a roundup of the latest sim racing tech news, reviews, and recommendations from around the world
- Playseat has announced a new F1 cockpit (Game Reactor)
- Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedal Set – Photos (IGN)
General Sim Racing News
- Silverstone Museum unveils sim racing suite (Esports Insider)
- Rejoice GT7 Fans: The Toyota GT-One Is Coming Home (The Drive)
- Motorsport Games Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Financial Results (Business Insider)
- Thomas Jackermeier Dismissed From Fanatec CEO Role (Overtake)
- Why The EA SPORTS WRC Team Restored A Historic Rally Car (Overtake)
- I Tested GT7’s Latest Update to See How Exciting the Three New Cars Are (AutoEvolution)
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
