Max Verstappen draws parallels between sim racing and real-world racing in this week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup. You will also find out how realistic Assetto Corsa EVO is, learn why you should focus on driver confidence this year and much more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Max Verstappen is clearly a … Read more
How drivers train their body and mind to compete in the Dakar Rally is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have tips from the pros on how to maximize corner entry, news on the next Mercedes-AMG GT3 plus much more! Racecraft Tips & Techniques On-Track … Read more
Chris Walsh is an active-duty member of the United States Air Force, real-world race driver and sim racer and in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup, you will find out how he integrates it all. I also have details on the 2025 edition of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, how you can do sim … Read more
Driver fitness should be your focus in 2025 and in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup you will find some advice on why and how you can get started even if you have limited time. I also have a guide to racing schools in the U.S., details on the 2025 Clio Cup Great Britain … Read more
The Nile University of Nigeria Motorsport Club aims to promote motorsport in Nigeria and in this interview, founder Abdul-Samad Lawal explains how. He discusses the goals for the club, their plans for sim racing and their mission to encourage and develop motorsport in Nigeria. Motorsport Prospects: What is the status of the club? Abdul-Samad Lawal: … Read more
The Formula Global Shootout Program has been announced for 2025 with the winner getting a full-funded drive in Indian F4. I have all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have news on several scholarship and grant programs for both cars and karts as well as some great advice to take to … Read more
Start sim racing in 2025! That is my advice to you. Whether you are currently a real-world racer looking to work on your racecraft, a young (or not so young) race-driver wannabe or somewhere in the middle, start sim racing today. This week’s Sim Racing Roundup has all kinds of tips on getting started, profiles … Read more
Editor’s Note: I have covered Racing Prodigy here on News Racers Can Use since its launch as I believe it offers sim racers are real opportunity to graduate to real-world racing. Kamto Chukwureh has participated in various online Racing Prodigy events and offers his take on what it is like to compete online in Racing … Read more
Advice on using a sim for real-world training is part of the final Sim Racing Roundup for 2024. I also have a behind the scenes look at the Mercedes F1 sim, details on the new FIA Esports Code, how one company builds their steering wheels as well as the latest tech news, tips and advice … Read more
I recently chatted with Emanuele Gerbino, a director of UK sim steering wheel manufacturer VPG Sim about their new Ford Officially Licensed Mustang GT3 Wheel, what they bring to the sim racing ecosystem and where sim racing fits into motorsport. Enjoy! Motorsport Prospects: What is the background of VPG Sim? Emanuele Gerbino: VPG Sim’s story is one of … Read more
Sebastian Job went from championship winning sim racer to testing a Formula 1 car and in this week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup you will find out how he did it. I also have coverage of sim racers turned real-life competitors Naquib and Nabil Azlan, Rallycross racer Timmy Hansen’s sim racing project and a … Read more
Brad Keselowski’s path to NASCAR started in sim racing and in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup you will find out more about his journey. I also have tips on how to rejoin safely in iRacing, the latest competitive sim racing news and tech reviews plus much more! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing The … Read more
Sim Racing for the Kids is back and this week you will find out how you can race against professional race drivers while raising money for a worthy cause! I also have the journey of some sim racers making the jump from sim racing to real-world cars, the latest sim racing tech, Black Friday deals … Read more
Lando Norris shares his thoughts on how gaming boosts real-life racing skills in this week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup. You will also find more about Max Esterson’s amazing rise from sim racer to F2, the Prodigy Three Championship that places sim racers behind the wheel of Radical race cars in real-life competition and … Read more
Max Esterson has progressed from sim racing to F2 and this week’s Sim Racing Roundup explains how he did it. You will also find out about an opportunity to win a Prodigy Pass at the Las Vegas Grand Prix courtesy of Williams F1 and how Patrick Dempsey used a sim rig to prepare for his … Read more
Racing Prodigy offers sim racers a pathway to real motorsport and in this week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup you will find out how. I also have news on the McLaren Shadow F1 Sim Racing Team, an interview with the King of the Nurburgring-Nordschleife and the latest sim racing news and tech reviews. From … Read more
The Motorsport Sponsorship Summit is returning in 2025 and this week in The Business of Being a Race Driver you will get all the details. I also have great advice on those dreaming of becoming a professional race driver, how to build strong relationships with your sponsors and what the FIA want to do to … Read more
Has sim racing replaced karting as motorsport’s gateway? That is the question asked in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. With karting costs increasing and becoming unattainable for many, sim racing looks to replace this traditional motorsport entry point. All this and much more this week! From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Box This Lap … Read more
Hyundai has announced the Hyundai N Virtual Cup and in this week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup you will find all the details. You will also see how a sim racer became a real-life champion, details on a hybrid sim racing team as they expand into real-world racing and highlights from the recent ADAC … Read more
Deagen Fairclough continues his post-sim racing journey as he graduates to the GB4 championship, all due to wining an esports competition. I have his story and more examples of the cross-over between sim racing and real-world motorsport in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. From Sim Racing to the Real Thing Dominant British Formula 4 champion … Read more
