A sim racer will be racing in the NASCAR Euro Series and in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup you will learn how it happened. You will also get details on the real-world GT4 test for the DTM Esports champion, why Max Verstappen is wrong about motion simulators and how Robert Wickens uses a sim to help him prepare for the next phase of his motorsport journey. All this and much more!
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
BS+COMPETITION is set to make its mark in the NASCAR Euro Series by partnering with Bremotion, the first German team to win an official NASCAR race. The BS+BREMOTION project will see Garrett Lowe, multiple-time race winner in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series and the Prodigy Racing League regular-season champion, step into real-world stock car racing across Europe.
Lowe will compete in the Pro category, piloting the #99 Chevrolet Camaro EuroNASCAR, while Dominique Schaak takes the wheel in the Open category. Together, they form a dynamic duo set to challenge the European NASCAR grid. The car will sport the unmistakable zebra livery, a BS+COMPETITION trademark, symbolizing the seamless fusion of esports and real-world racing.
Florian Haasper, CEO of BS+COMPETITION: “Garrett Lowe is the perfect example of how sim racing talent translates to real-world success. From winning in eNASCAR with us to leading the Prodigy Racing League standings, his next step into the NASCAR Euro Series is a natural progression. Partnering with Bremotion allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible between virtual and real racing. The support from the NASCAR Euro Series organizers, particularly Jerome Galpin and his team, has been invaluable in making this project happen. The same goes for Garrett’s partners Nitro Concepts, MOZA Racing, MAHLE and the SimRacing Expo.”
The official sim racing competition of the DTM is back, using RaceRoom, starting tonight, 21st March 2025 with a real-world GT4 test drive as part of the package. The series champion will pick up a real-world GT4 test, while the runner up will receive KW suspension parts and third, an Ascher sim racing wheel – a total prize pool made up of cash and non-cash prizes worth €50,000 will be awarded. Get more details at Traxion here.
Moving a cockpit around isn’t the goal of a motion simulator. When motion doesn’t replicate how a car moves, it’s no surprise that many pro drivers, including the 4-time champ Max Verstappen, have dismissed it. For 16 years, SimCraft have been changing minds—one champion at a time and Co-Founder and CTO of SimCraft Sean Patrick MacDonald would love the opportunity to change another!
“Max’s experience with motion simulators is limited to those he has driven and what he believes is accessible to the general public. While forming an opinion based on personal experience is understandable, it’s critically important to recognize that not all motion simulators are created equal – in fact, most motion racing simulators are inaccurate! The reality is, all real-life cars move according to the same laws of physics, yet nearly every motion simulator today, from consumer-grade to multi-million-dollar systems, fails to replicate that motion correctly.”
Read what he has to say on the topic and his challenge to Verstappen here!
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Grace Hughes has been making waves in the Radical Academy Esport series, steadily building speed and sharpening her racecraft. Now, she’s taking it to the next level, stepping into the Radical Academy car for Regional Races this season to gain valuable experience behind the wheel! With her determination and passion for motorsports, Grace is ready to tackle every challenge and continue her climb through the ranks.
After completing his first laps around Sebring International Raceway in a specially adapted Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, and in between a more rigorous second day of testing at the circuit, Robert Wickens reflected on his first experiences as the countdown to his much-anticipated IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship return with DXDT Racing on the Long Beach street circuit on how sim training played a part in that preparation.
But even before driving his new Corvette Z06 GT3.R for the first time in earnest, Wickens has been preparing at home, using his custom-built racing simulator setup to get ready for driving a GT3 car for the first time in actual competition.
“Racing on my home simulator, not only is it very fun, but it made my dexterity and my resolution of my hand, for throttle application in particular, just stronger and stronger. And I think after driving this Corvette Z06, I feel like the next step for me is actually to start doing more throttle application with my right hand, just to build that muscle memory,” Wickens said, comparing his home simulator to the real car. “My brake that I use on my home simulator is very different to what we have in the race car, but for throttle purpose, I think it’s very helpful.”
Read more about Wickens’ preparation for 2025 at RACER here.
TechSparx has a profile of simulation technology firm Dynisma. “I founded Dynisma with the idea that we could create better performance than the current generation of driver simulator technologies,” says Warne, an alumnus of the Insider 42 under 42 list. “I started out by building a prototype at home to prove that we could create a system that had higher bandwidth and lower latency than what was on the market, and these elements are still the USPs that we have with Dynisma’s products today.”
Read more about the company’s growth here.
After getting autographs Thursday morning from the Mustang Challenge Series Drivers, some took the challenge to test their driving skills on a racing simulator.
The Ford Performance Display, in the Paddock near the drive-over bridge, sported three simulators that not only put fans behind the wheel, but offered the feeling of being jostled in their seat as they navigate the simulated track at high speed.
The sign at the entryway to the simulators gives a fair warning: “The Ford Racing Experience simulators are not for the faint of heart. Pounding terrain, radical turns, and unpredictable physical demands will challenge riders.”
Read more about the experience here.
Competitive Sim Racing News
For so many, the dream of racing burns bright—but life, circumstances, and opportunity often dictate who gets to live it and who watches from the stands. We can’t change every obstacle, but we can provide a way to prove yourself where it matters most: on track. Years of passion, late nights on sim rigs, go-karting, track days, club racing—all leading to the question: What if?
Now, you have a chance to find out. Virtual2Reality.tv, Racing Prodigy, and Oasis Sim Racing have created the ultimate proving ground at arrive-and-drive sim racing centers across North America. The path is there, but it’s up to you to take it.
What separates those who succeed from those who don’t? Commitment. The ones who put in the work, analyze their laps, and tap into coaching and telemetry tools will rise to the top.
Beyond winning, this is about pushing yourself, sharpening your skills, and seeing just how far you can go. There will be more tournaments. More chances. More opportunities. But the first step? That’s on you.
Find your local sim center. Get in the seat. Set your lap time. Make your move.
Leaderboard: https://www.virtual2reality.tv/leaderboard
- iRacing: Best Apps for Planning Your Season 2 [2025] (Box This Lap)
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- Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia returns – registrations open, sim racing finals at Sepang June 8 (Paultan)
- iRacing: Is Smurfing Killing Special Events? (Box This Lap)
- This Week in iRacing: March 25-31, 2025 (iRacing)
Sim Racing Tips & Techniques
- Why You Need to Brake Earlier Than the Car You’re Following in Sim Racing (Apex Advisory Racing)
- “Race Mindfully”: My Key to Consistent and Competitive Racing (Apex Advisory Racing)
Sim Racing Tech Roundup
In the video above, Pro Racer Suellio Almeida tests a Novus Motion Racing Simulator and gives his honest review. “Can a motion simulator truly transform the sim racing experience? We put Suellio Almeida behind the wheel of our X motion simulator to find out!”
- I honestly thought Razer’s Sensa haptics stuff was just a gimmick until I tried it with a sim racing setup, and now I’m absolutely sold (PC Gamer)
- Moza Racing CM2 Dash Review (Thumb Culture)
- Ascher Racing: Launching the Customizable YOUR Ultimate Wheel (Box This Lap)
- The best direct drive PS5 wheel is now back in stock (Traxion)
- Best Xbox racing wheels in 2025: our top picks for Xbox consoles (Tech Radar)
- Moza Racing mBooster Active Pedal (Game Reactor)
- SimRacing on Linux: A New Reality (Box This Lap)
- Whether on your desk or in a racing rig, the Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel will satisfy your craving for realistic racing (Tech Radar)
- Thrustmaster T818 Direct Drive Wheel Base Review (PC Perspective)
- Fanatec Launches Public Beta of Its New App (Box This Lap)
- Simucube Valo GT-23 sim racing wheel review (Traxion)
General Sim Racing News
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- The best racing games to play right now (Polygon)
- 10 Best PS5 Racing Games, Ranked (Operation Sports)
- Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Season 3 brings tons of community-requested features (Traxion)
- Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Season 3 review: Slowly returning to form (Traxion)
- Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is getting a “major” graphics update (Traxion)
- ESL, Rennsport set to split, ESL R1 sim competition becomes Rennsport R1 (Traxion)
- Widespread BoP adjustments nerf BMW LMGT3 and Alpine A424 in new Le Mans Ultimate update (Traxion)
- RaceRoom negotiating for Ford and Aston Martin GT3s (Traxion)
- Two cars and a van for Gran Turismo 7’s next update (Traxion)
- Why there should be a new Isle of Man TT game (Traxion)
- EA Sports WRC’s Hard Chargers DLC hands-on: The final flourish (Traxion)
- Seven new stages added to Richard Burns Rally’s Rallysimfans mod (Traxion)
- F1 25 will be revealed this week (Traxion)
- Fan-favourite Fujimi Kaido circuit returning to Forza Motorsport (Traxion)
- Best Car Racing Games For PC In 2025 (9 Meters)
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.
