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Sim Racing Ergonomics: How to Build a Proper Driving Position

A poorly set up rig will cost you lap time and cause fatigue. This guide walks through how to dial in your seat position, pedal angle, wheel height, and monitor... Read more...

How to Choose a Sim Racing Wheel Base: A Complete Buyer’s Guide

Choosing a sim racing wheel base is one of the most important decisions you'll make. This guide breaks down belt drive vs direct drive, torque ratings, steering wheel compatibility, and... Read more...

FIA vs CIK-FIA Racing Gloves Explained: Which Gloves Do You Need for sim racing?

FIA and CIK-FIA glove certifications can be confusing. This guide explains the key differences, which standard applies to which type of racing, and what to look for when buying racing... Read more...

Why Pedals May Be the Most Important Upgrade in Sim Racing

Upgrading your sim racing pedals is one of the highest-impact changes you can make. This guide breaks down load cell vs potentiometer, 2 vs 3 pedal sets, and what to... Read more...

How to Choose a Sim Racing Seat: The Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing the right sim racing seat can make or break your setup. This guide covers everything from seat types and sizing to mounting compatibility — so you can race in... Read more...

I Drove a $175k Motion Rig - and a $3.5k One Beat It

Does More Money = More Better? Short answer: No. After driving a range of different motion platforms — from D-BOX and Qubic Systems to Driven Dynamics’ $175,000 turnkey motion rig — I don’t believe you have to spend six figures to get a great experience. While the experience of the Driven Dynamics rig was fantastic, the product that really stood out to me was ARK Dynamics’ PDK Racing Kit, coming in at $3,500. And yes, that’s correct — I didn’t miss a zero or misplace a comma. It was eye-opening... Read more...