The developers of Kylotonn have released a new video for the upcoming WRC 10. In addition, a demo will be available on Steam from June 16th.

Back in April, the developers from Kylotonn and publisher Nacon announced work on the upcoming rally simulation "WRC 10".&nbsp;
Today, a brand new trailer is available for all interested players - and after the success of "WRC 9", that shouldn't exactly be a few. You get to see what awaits you at the Greek rally Acropolis: The event will give you the opportunity to try your hand at the wheel of various vehicles: Renault Alpine A110, the Lancia Delta HF 4WD or the Lancia 037 are ready for the hunt for records on the dusty and unforgiving tracks.
<h2>52 teams, 120 special stages&nbsp;</h2>
Of course, "WRC 10" is once again a genuine licensed title, created in close cooperation with the FIA Rally Championship. So it's hardly surprising that you can choose from 52 teams from the current season and prove your talent at the wheel in 120 special stages. In addition to all the vehicles of the current season, "WRC 10" also offers you 20 legendary vehicles to choose from, including models from the best-known manufacturers such as Subaru, Mitsubishi, Lancia and Toyota.
A revised physics engine is supposed to provide a degree of realism never experienced in the series before: More complex aerodynamics, a more comprehensible feeling during braking and a significantly upgraded sound engine are supposed to make everything feel even better than in the predecessor game "WRC 9".&nbsp;
PC players will soon be able to experience this for themselves: From June 16 - 22, a free demo version of "WRC 10" will be available on Steam.
"WRC 10" will be released on September 2, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, box One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. We have embedded the new video for you below the article.

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WRC 10: Demo and new trailer available

Actually, the official presentation of Thrustmaster's new steering wheel should take place on June 23rd. An online retailer has now jumped the gun.

Numerous teasers that kept fans guessing, even more postings on Facebook and Twitter. Hardware manufacturer Thrustmaster went to a lot of trouble with the secrecy for its latest hardware. But it came as it had to: Amazon Spain and Amazon France have already listed the product, although the official announcement was not supposed to be made until June 23. <a href="https://simracing-unlimited.com/en/news/thrustmaster-new-steering-wheel-to-be-unveiled-on-23rd-of-june" target="_blank">Quite as the SimRacing Unlimited editorial team had thought in advance</a>, it is the successor to the T-GT-Wheel from 2017.
Thus, the new T-GT II is listed at the online retailer Amazon, along with an extensive description and a price of around 750 euros.&nbsp;
<h2>The features of the T-GT II</h2>
Many features of the new wheel are certainly familiar to SimRacing fans. Once again, it has a chic leather cover, a total of 25 action buttons and four rotary encoders, which are used in "Gran Turismo Sport", for example, for the various controls of the multifunction display, which is also available. A brushless model with an output of 40 watts is used as the motor of the T-GT II. Both features are already known from the T-GT.
Judging by the look of the T-GT II, the new model unfortunately doesn't have a direct drive, but once again a belt-driven version. A separate motor for the force feedback communicates with the wheel shaft of the steering wheel via a connecting belt.
For reasons still unknown, the Playstation logo has been omitted from the T-GT II, only the lettering for the name of the new model can be seen here (picture above). Nevertheless, the T-GT II is a licensed Playstation wheel, GT Sport specific features like the MFD dials and the T-DFB function have been kept.
The real differences from its predecessor aren't obvious at first glance, but brand new technologies have been incorporated into the T-GT II: These include the previously announced "T-DCC" and "T-RTF" functions, as well as "T-AEC-Q." The latter abbreviation refers to a classification system of the automotive industry - Automotive Electronics Council - for electronics intended for automotive applications.
However, there is still some information that is not yet known. That should change on June 23rd, when Thrustmaster officially unveils the new hardware. We will of course keep you up to date on this.

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Thrustmaster T-GT II: Online retailers reveal first details about the steering wheel

Microsoft announced a new part of Forza Horizon at E3. You can read everything you need to know about it here.

In Forza Horizon 5 you'll race through the breathtakingly beautiful Mexico in hundreds of the fastest and most interesting cars in the world, experiencing a country full of contrasts and exciting landscapes. Here you'll be able to discover vibrant deserts, lush jungles, historic cities, hidden ruins, pristine beaches, huge canyons and a towering, snow-covered volcano. Incidentally, according to the developers, the highest point that can ever be navigated in a Horizon game.
<h2>Experience real storms</h2>
The extensive campaign once again features many of the challenges and activities that have made the racing game series so popular.In the course of the game, you'll meet many new characters and determine the course of the Horizon story missions. During the nerve-racking races, you'll have to deal with breathtaking weather events such as massive dust storms and intense tropical storms. That's because Mexico's unique, dynamic seasons change the game world differently every week. No two seasons should feel the same.
Of course, you can once again team up with numerous other players to experience and complete a series of fun, over-the-top challenges together in "Horizon Arcade" mode.&nbsp;
<h2>Still with LOD issues</h2>
In Forza Horizon 5, the developers were able to use particularly powerful new graphical features of the latest generation for the first time. Thanks to the new hardware, you'll experience sweeping vistas and scan the horizon to see what adventure might lie ahead. There is a great deal of detail in the world, which the developers were able to render with a high level of realism - down to the smallest details such as rays of light shining through each needle of a cholla cactus. What the SimRacing editorial team still finds slightly unpleasant, however, is the annoying LoD pop-in, which is again very evident in the trailer we've included for you below the article.
For the correct representation of the sky, the developers from Playground Games came up with something very special: Real Mexican HDR sky shots were taken to illuminate the world as naturally as possible.&nbsp;
The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE (pictured above) can be seen in the demo. The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE reaches a top speed of over 350 km/h and transfers Formula 1's latest and most efficient hybrid technology almost one-to-one from the race track to the road for the first time.&nbsp;
Forza Horizon 5 will be released on 09.11.21 for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Forza Horizon 5: What awaits you in the new part of the series?

Forza Horizon 5: What awaits you in the newest part of the series?

The developers from Milestone show a new environment from Hot Wheels Unleashed. This time you'll be driving the little racecars around a skate park.

The game developers from Milestone show new trailer material for the upcoming fun racer "Hot Wheels Unleashed" The trailer shows you a completely new gameplay environment from the game: the skate park.&nbsp;
In addition, you can admire seven new micro-scooters in the moving footage. When "Hot Wheels Unleashed" goes on sale, there will be over 60 different Hot Wheels vehicles to choose from in the game. The new cars presented for the first time in the trailer are "Bad to the Blade", "Veloci-Racer", "Hot Wheels High", "Solid Muscle", "Tur-Bone Charged", "Time Attaxi" and the crazy "Roller Toaster".
<h2>Let your creativity run free</h2>
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Although there are no weapons, the races are supposed to get really hot.
Regarding the video, the developers published the following wording: "The skatepark area offers you an unparalleled space to unleash your creativity and design tracks in an area that is not restricted by annoying walls and furniture. Players can use ramps, railings and beams to create crazy tracks of their own and perform breathtaking tricks and stunts. Feel the exhilarating drop of the half-pipe as you race down the next kick ramp towards victory - just don't watch out for the T-Rex." We've embedded the brand new video for you below this article!
Hot Wheels Unleashed is scheduled for release on September 30th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Hot Wheels Unleashed: New trailer shows the skate park

The game developers from Milestone show new trailer material for the upcoming fun racer "Hot Wheels Unleashed" The trailer shows you a completely new gameplay environment from the game: the skate park.&nbsp;
In addition, you can admire seven new micro-scooters in the moving footage. When "Hot Wheels Unleashed" goes on sale, there will be over 60 different Hot Wheels vehicles to choose from in the game. The new cars presented for the first time in the trailer are "Bad to the Blade", "Veloci-Racer", "Hot Wheels High", "Solid Muscle", "Tur-Bone Charged", "Time Attaxi" and the crazy "Roller Toaster".
<h2>Let your creativity run free</h2>
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Although there are no weapons, the races are supposed to get really hot.
Regarding the video, the developers published the following wording: "The skatepark area offers you an unparalleled space to unleash your creativity and design tracks in an area that is not restricted by annoying walls and furniture. Players can use ramps, railings and beams to create crazy tracks of their own and perform breathtaking tricks and stunts. Feel the exhilarating drop of the half-pipe as you race down the next kick ramp towards victory - just don't watch out for the T-Rex." We've embedded the brand new video for you below this article!
Hot Wheels Unleashed is scheduled for release on September 30th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.

After a few teasers, hardware manufacturer Thrustmaster finally names an exact date for the presentation of a new steering wheel.

This Thursday, for once, Thrustmaster didn't give us another teaser for new hardware - they put their money where their mouth is: A brand new steering wheel is to be unveiled as early as June 23rd. We have the details:
<h2>T remained a mystery</h2>
The first social media teaser was already posted online by Thrustmaster on May 20th, but it only left fans with question marks, because apart from a red "pause" symbol on a black background, there was nothing to be seen.
The teaser continued a week later, on May 27th. Again, the pause symbol could be seen, but now accompanied by the letter sequence: "T-DCC". Additionally inserted, white circles, let the community already the quiet suspicion arise that it could perhaps act around a new steering wheel of Thrustmaster. Not least because the "T" is always used at Thrustmaster for new steering wheel technologies and their designation.
The last teaser also featured a background that reminds us of the surface of a computer chip, but now accompanied by the letter sequence "T-RTF". Until now, no one could make sense of this abbreviation.
However, a new teaser from today reveals a lot more: This time, you can read the text "T-Turbo" plus a small description that talks about a peak power of 400 watts. The tweet mentions June 23rd, 2021 as the date for the final unveiling of the new hardware.&nbsp;
Since the designation "T-Turbo" is always used for the power supplies of Thrustmaster's wheels, the approaching unveiling can therefore actually only be about a completely new steering wheel.
It gets even more interesting when you look at the tags that were used for the tweet. Because ""BackIICompete" indicates that the "pause" symbol should rather represent the Roman numeral two. This in turn suggests that the new wheel could be a continuation of an already available steering wheel - perhaps a successor to the "T-GT"? We are curious!
Fortunately, we don't have to wait much longer for the mystery to be solved. Thrustmaster will reveal everything on June 23.

Thrustmaster: New steering wheel to be unveiled on 23rd of June

As of now, Fanatec is putting the new Direct Drive Wheelbase and an optionally available Boost Kit for it on sale. We have the details.

The brand new Wheelbase from Fanatec and the corresponding products <a href="https://simracing.link/h" target="_blank">are now available at Fanatec</a>. You have the option to purchase the Wheelbase as a standalone variant for 349.95 Euros. Optionally available is the corresponding "Boost-Kit" with 180V power supply. This increases the maximum available torque of the CSL DD from 5 Nm to 8 Nm. The bundle costs the Wheelbase and the Boost-Kit 479,95 Euro. If you only want to buy the boost kit, you will have to pay 149.95 Euros.
<h2>Now you have to be quick!</h2>
Also available separately is a matching table clamp for the device. Fanatec charges 29.95 euros for this. The table clamp is fixed to the base of the CSL DD and allows the perfect attachment to your rig. The hardware specialists at Fanatec currently expect a delivery date in October or November 2021.
<h2>Later also for PS4 and PS5</h2>
The current version of the CSL DD and accessories is only available for the PC and Xbox family. But Fanatec assures that a variant for Playstation 4 and the new Playstation 5 will also be made available later. However, an exact date for this was not mentioned. As soon as there is news here, you will read it on SimRacing-Unlimited.com/en.

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Fanatec: CSL DD and Boost Kit available now

A new Hofix brings the racing simulation Assetto Corsa Competizione up to date. We'll tell you here what exactly has changed.

Kunos Simulazioni, the developers of the popular racing simulation "Assetto Corsa Competizione" have released a new hotfix for the game. To install it, you just have to update your Steam client. Below we have listed all changes of the hotfix 1.7.10 for you:
<h2>GENERAL:</h2>
- Bonus paint jobs for "<a href="https://simracing-unlimited.com/de/news/lamborghini-esports-relaunches-the-real-race-simracing-competition" target="_blank">The Real Race by Lamborghini</a>" series.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>VR:</h2>
- HMD position is now reset on startup.
- NOTE: can be disabled in the vrSettings.json setting "resetPositionAtStartup": 0.
<h2>UI:</h2>
- Fixed missing stint length options when using 90-minute custom race weekends with driver stint rules.
- Fix for excessive UI resource usage above a certain number of servers listed.
- Fixed a rounding error in SA scoring that may have caused a mismatch with server requirements.
- Random weather option in custom weather did not affect ambient temperature.
<h2>PHYSICS:</h2>
- Fixed fuel load test when BOP-limited fuel cell is higher than regular.
- Fine-tuned the thermal characteristics, influence, and resulting performance of the wet tire mix.
- NOTE: Applies to all tire dimensions.
Balancing tweaks for the following cars and track categories:
- AMR V8 Vantage GT3 at EU A - latest turbo mapping for Monza.
- BMW M6 GT3 at EU D
- Porsche Cayman GT4 CS at EU C
Now it's a case of wait and see, as the Italian developer's resources are likely to be fully focused on the hotly anticipated completion of "Assetto Corsa Mobile" for smartphones and tablets at the moment. The portable version of the racing simulation should be made available to all fans as early as this summer. We will of course keep you up to date on this.

Assetto Corsa Competizione: All contents of Hotfix 1.7.10 at a glance

It won't be long until Formula 1 2021 is released. Now the developers announce which resolutions will be supported on consoles.

Already on July 16, the new "Formula 1 2021" will be released for consoles and PC. This time the game was developed by Codemasters again, but after the takeover by Electronic Arts, there will be an additional logo on the game packaging and in the intro of the game.&nbsp;
Game director Lee Mather has now spoken out about what resolutions will be supported on the PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.&nbsp;
<h2>With 120 fps on XSX and PS5</h2>
According to him, it is incredibly important for a racing game like Formula 1 2021 that the frenzy is displayed at a minimum of 60 frames per second. On the new consoles, however, it was possible to turn this screw even further: Thus, up to 120 frames per second are possible on the PS5 and Xbox Series X in Performance Mode - at a resolution of 1440p. If your TV or monitor is not capable of displaying this high frame rate, there is still a mode with 60 frames - here, the gameplay is then output with a dynamic 4K resolution (2160p). On the PS4 Pro and Xbox Series S, there is only one option to choose from: Then the game runs in 1080p with 60 frames per second, as was the case with the previous games in the series.&nbsp;
F1 2021 will be released on July 16th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One and PC. There is currently no word on the release of a version for the Nintendo Switch,

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F1 2021: These resolution modes are supported

Along with the new forums for iRacing, all the improvements for the third season have been announced. We have the complete overview for you.

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iRacing: Overview of all new features for Season 3

Reiza Studios continues to work on the improvement of Automobilista 2. You can read about the features of the new update here.

Fortunately, the developers of the popular racing simulation "Automobilsta 2" don't let up and significantly improve their game with every update. The new patch, which raises the game to version 1.2, comes with numerous innovations, which we of course don't want to withhold from you. We have listed all the contents of the new update here for you:
<h2>Weather and seasons</h2>
The update 1.2, which is currently still in BETA, introduces the "Custom Championship" for the first time. Here you can create your own championship for single player races. Also, the weather system finally makes its way into "Automobilista 2". It is even able to provide historical weather data for the races from January 1979 onwards - this applies to all race tracks available in the game.
That's not all, because with the new option to adjust the event date of the races, seasons now also come into play. However, these are only available for the time being for tracks that have received the Art update. These are Daytona, Laguna Seca, Bathurst, Brasilia, Campo Grande, Cascavel, Curitiba, Curvelo, Spielberg, Nürburgring and Spa. All other tracks will only be given the changed foliage coloration with the next update, which should already be available at the end of the month.&nbsp;
The developers state here that you should plan about 10 to 15 gigabytes of additional storage space for the numerous new textures that are necessary for this.
The update 1.2 also contains extensive physics and AI updates, as well as some adjustments to improve the gamepad controls.
<h2>What you need to know before installing V1.2</h2>
Before you install the new update 1.2 for "Automobilista", the developers give some helpful tips on what to do beforehand:
Reset settings: We strongly recommend users to delete the contents of their documents\Automobilista 2\Save Game\(Profile Number)\Settings, as some old settings may cause problems with the latest physics developments. Also note that existing championship seasons will also be invalidated with the championship mode updates. It is NOT necessary to reset your graphics and controller configurations.
Disk Space: Users should ensure they have 10-15 GB of disk space in their AMS2 installation to allow for the addition of the seasonal foliage sets for all tracks.
Time Trials: While a more thorough post-release evaluation will be done to verify the need, it is almost certain that a new and hopefully final reset of existing time trial leaderboards will be required, as the physics and LiveTrack updates will render times set with some cars from v1.1.4.5 unusable and older setups obsolete.
Shadow Updates: V1.2 introduces revised shadow casting parameters, with increased resolution and improved cascading, which should generally result in improved shadow quality, but also some side effects and minor performance degradation with the same settings. In general, the settings have been increased by one quality level, so if you were previously running shadows on Ultra and experience a performance hit with v1.2.0.0, consider switching to the High setting, as this should still provide improvements over V1.1.4.5 Ultra. The same is true if you were running High and switched to Medium and from Medium to Low in V1.1.5.0. If you experience crashes when running Shadow on ULTRA, consider switching to HIGH.

Automobilista 2: Update 1.2 brings weather and seasons

Lauf 1: 09.09.20 - Hockenheim National

Lauf 2: 23.09.20 - Loch Drummond Long Layout

Lauf 3: 07.10.20 - Anglesey Circuit International GP

Lauf 4: 23.10.20 - Atlanta Motorsport Park

Lauf 5: 04.11.20 - Portland Full Course

Lauf 6: 18.11.20 - Lime Rock Park West Bend Chicane

Lauf 7: 02.12.20 - Zwartkops Raceway

Lauf 8: 16.12.20 - Ahvenisto Race Circuit Park

Lauf 1 15.09.20 - NOLA C-Course

Lauf 2 29.09.20 - Watkins Glen Boot - No Chicane

Lauf 3 13.10.2020 - Road Atlanta

Lauf 4 27.10.2020 - Mosport

Lauf 5 10.11.2020 - Portland Full Circuit

Lauf 6 24.11.2020 - Lime Rock Park - Uphill Chicane

Lauf 7 08.12.2020 - Mid Ohio - No Chicane

Lauf 8 22.12.2020 - Bathurst Mount Panorama

Lauf 1 28.02.2020 - Sebring International Raceway

Lauf 2 27.03.2020 - Interlagos

Lauf 3 08.05.2020 - Le Mans

Lauf 4 19.06.2020 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 5 11.09.2020 - Mosport

Lauf 6 23.10.2020 - Suzuka

Lauf 7 04.12.2020 - TBA

Lauf 1 06.09.2020 - Red Bull Ring

Lauf 2 20.08.2020 - Istanbul Park

Lauf 3 04.10.2020 - Lausitzring

Lauf 4 18.10.2020 - Norisring

Lauf 5 01.11.2020 - Zandvoort

Lauf 6 15.11.2020 - Hockenheimring

Lauf 7 29.11.2020 - Misano

Lauf 8 13.12.2020 - Interlagos

Lauf 1: 14.08.20 - Red Bull Ring

Lauf 2: 30.08.20 - Spa-Francorchamps

Lauf 3: 13.09.20 - Silverstone 

Lauf 4: 27.09.20 - Baku

Lauf 5: 11.10.20 - Istanbul

Lauf 6: 25.10.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 7: 08.11.20 - Budapest

Lauf 8: 22.11.20 - Fuji

Lauf 9: 06.12.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 10: 20.12.20 - Sao Paulo

Lauf 1: 21.11.20 - Sebering 12h Layout

Lauf 1: 09.09.20 - Nürburgring GP

Lauf 2: 23.09.20 - Shanghai GP

Lauf 3: 07.10.20 - Dubai Autodrome GP

Lauf 4: 21.10.20 - Spa-Francorchamps GP

Lauf 5: 04.11.20 - Road America GP

Lauf 6: 18.11.20 - Suzuka GP

Lauf 7: 02.12.20 - Paul Ricard 1C-V2

Lauf 8: 16.12.20 - Zandvoort GP

Lauf 1: 26.01.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 2: 23.02.20 - Silverstone

Lauf 3: 22.03.20 - Bathurst

Lauf 4: 19.04.20 - Imola

Lauf 5: 17.05.20 - Zolder

Lauf 6: 14.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 7: 06.09.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 04.10.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 01.11.20 - Monza

Lauf 10: 29.11.20 - Road America

Lauf 1: 03.02.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 2: 02.03.20 - Silverstone

Lauf 3: 30.03.20 - Bathurst

Lauf 4: 27.04.20 - Imola

Lauf 5: 25.05.20 - Zolder

Lauf 6: 22.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 7: 14.09.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 12.10.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 09.11.20 - Monza

Lauf 10: 07.12.20 - Road America

Lauf 1: 16.03.20 - Zolder

Lauf 2: 13.04.20 - Spa-Francochamps

Lauf 3: 11.05.20 - Brands Hatch

Lauf 4: 31.08.20 - Laguna Seca

Lauf 5: 28.09.20 - Mount Panorama

Lauf 6: 26.10.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 7: 23.11.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 8: 21.12.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 1: 11.02.20 - Imola

Lauf 2: 10.03.20 - Road Atlanta

Lauf 3: 07.04.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 4: 05.05.20 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 5: 02.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 6: 22.09.20 - Laguna Seca

Lauf 7: 20.10.20 - Mugello

Lauf 8: 17.11.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 15.12.20 - Brands Hatch

Lauf 1: 10.09.20 - Road America

Lauf 2: 24.09.20 - Mosport

Lauf 3: 08.10.20 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 4: 22.10.20 - Mugello

Lauf 5: 05.11.20 - Hungaroring

Lauf 6: 19.11.20 - Estoril

Lauf 7: 03.12.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 17.12.20 - Imola

Lauf 1: 25.09.20 - Deutschland

Lauf 2: 09.10.20 - Britische Inseln

Lauf 3: 23.10.20 - Südeuropa

Lauf 4: 06.11.20 - Westeuropa

Lauf 5: 20.11.20 - Nord-/Südamerika

The second race of the CUPRA SimRacing Series 2021 was hard to beat in terms of excitement. See in the video which drivers were able to hold their own

CUPRA SimRacing Series 2021: All the highlights from 2nd race in Silverstone

The third leaderboard for the CUPRA SimRacing Series 2021 is now open for all friends of cultivated SimRacing racing. Be part of it!

CUPRA SimRacing Series 2021: Third leaderboard leads to the Green Hell

In the footsteps of Michael Schumacher – How to improve your lap time in virtual and real motorsports with fitness.

Ex-Formula 1 world champion and Mercedes-AMG F1 team boss Niki Lauda was the first driver to realize in the 1970s that he could become faster than his main rival James Hunt with fitness and a healthy diet. But it was Michael Schumacher's idea to travel to Formula One races with a mobile gym that showed all racing drivers that fitness could play an important role in success. His former F1 race engineer Pat Symonds of Benetton once revealed how intensively Michael Schumacher worked on his fitness even as a young racing driver because he was firmly convinced that it would enable him to achieve faster lap times. That was all that mattered to him.&nbsp;
<h2>The world champion's tough training schedule</h2>
He trained his neck muscles for four hours a day alone so that they would not go limp at the end of an F1 Grand Prix despite the enormous centrifugal forces in the corners, which in turn could have led to time-consuming driving errors.&nbsp;
He took his fitness training so seriously that he even had blood drawn during test drives at pit stops to analyze it for its oxygen content under the stresses of a race. The goal was to determine these important performance parameters and thus get the best possible preparation for the stress of a race.&nbsp;
"So unlike another exceptional driver, like Ayrton Senna, Schumacher was able to perform as well in the second half of the race as he did in the first," explained Symonds, who worked with both F1 world champions as a race engineer, in an interview. The training program of Bundesliga soccer players was nothing compared to that of the record world champion in Formula 1.&nbsp;
According to the "Bild" newspaper, professional soccer players spend only eight hours a week on the training pitch, while Schumacher alone trains his fitness for up to six hours a day. Dr. Johannes Peil, who scientifically accompanied his fitness program as a sports physician, once explained that Schumacher rode his bicycle for two to three hours a day, always climbing 1,000 to 2,000 meters of altitude. In addition, there would be extensive strength training, which trains the numerous muscle groups that are used during a race. Conclusion: Schumacher trained as much as seven Bundesliga players put together in one week alone to achieve success, and his successes in motorsport prove him right that fitness is a basic prerequisite for fast personal lap times.
<h2>Do the rules also apply to virtual racing?</h2>
Since I already knew before the GT Academy national finals that I wouldn't have the time to gain driving experience on the real race track, I had to step on the gas all the more in the other disciplines. If I couldn't get the best preparation on the race track, I still wanted to be one of the fittest among the guys so that I could achieve fast lap times this way.&nbsp;
So in the multi-stage fitness test (Bleep Test) at the German GT Academy finals we ran back and forth between two points exactly 20 meters apart. The interval was indicated by a sound signal and gradually shortened. At that time, I counted in my head the time I needed to get from A to B in each step, so I didn't exhaust myself too early, but was able to reach the highest performance level thanks to my fitness training.&nbsp;
My plan to advance one round at the GT Academy via my fitness worked out and also at the RaceCamp in Silverstone victory in a sporty pentathlon - consisting of running, buggy and hovercraft driving as well as cycling and a lap in a racing vehicle - saved me from the first elimination round.&nbsp;
<h2>What demands await in real and virtual racing?</h2>
Record laps are being broken non-stop, and racing cars are getting faster and more durable every year. Motorsport is a technology domain. The lion's share of the money goes into vehicle development and racing. With the advancement of technology, however, the question arises as to how the drivers can cope with the ever-increasing stresses and demands?
Anyone who has ever spent a little longer on an indoor kart track or a racing simulator with proper force feedback and a professional sim-racing brake knows the sore muscles in the arms, hands, upper body, legs and buttocks the next day.&nbsp;

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But the mental and physical demands before, during and after the virtual and real races should not be underestimated either. In competitive motorsports, higher speeds as well as G-forces also mean more physical demands on a race driver. Most drivers in professional series are between 18 and 30 years old, but in the sport as a whole the age range is much wider.&nbsp;
To ensure that racers - regardless of age and class - are not left to their own devices when it comes to fitness and physical and mental performance, there are sports scientists like Lukas. 
The Cologne student at the German Sports University in his hometown has devoted himself to many sports, research projects and issues related to sports. From thermoregulation of different sports clothes, the influence of oxygen supply in the muscles as well as determining factors of running performance. But his passion has always been motorsports as well. This year he is looking after the drivers of the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup in the DTM.&nbsp;
Until recently, motorsports hardly played a role in sports science, and Lukas made it his mission to decisively change this. In addition to pioneering eye-tracking studies in motorsport between rookies and professional racers, Lukas worked closely with Max Hesse in 2018 as well as 2019, acting as his personal trainer and mental coach.&nbsp;
Thanks to training camps, sports sessions and warm-up programs during TCR Germany race weekends, the duo successfully clinched the overall championship, with Max now making it into the BMW Junior program. Lukas is currently working in Formula 3 and his holistic approach appeals to young drivers who, like me, are convinced that physical and mental fitness can make all the difference.&nbsp;
So what does it come down to when drivers have to withstand the G-forces, vibrations of the car and the physical demands of steering? And which of these are relevant for a SimRacer? 
Lukas briefly summarized the requirements from existing research in his master's thesis:
<ul>
<li>Rapid force development to extend the hip and knee for braking.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generating and maintaining force and tension through the trunk and neck to resist sustained G-forces.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shoulder, arm as well as grip strength for steering and control of the vehicle.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Spatial awareness and reactions combined with the ability to multi-task and simultaneously control a car at speeds up to 300 mph.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to maintain elevated heart rates for extended periods of time.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to maintain cognitive performance and decision making.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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So you see - the requirements for racing drivers are versatile and multi-layered. In SimRacing, you also have comparable motion sequences and, apart from the sustained G-forces, the requirements are basically similar, even if they are less pronounced. So where can you set the athletic focus at home and thus also benefit in SimRacing? Find out in our next Fit for Racing article in the KEEPONRACING column on SimRacing-Unlimited.com/en.&nbsp;
You can reach Lukas Bastian for a personal fitness program and your questions <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukas.bastian/" target="_blank">best on Instagram</a> or via email at <a href="mailto:info@lukas-bastian.de" target="_blank">info@lukas-bastian.de</a>.&nbsp;

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Virtual and real races: Better lap times through the right fitness program

The legendary "Circuit Paul Ricard" is the subject of the new track guide from Codemasters. A video shows how you can best master the track.

The 5.84-kilometer Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet in southern France was already one of the safest race tracks in the world when it was completed in the 1970s. The run-off zones, which were completely new at the time, ensure that driving mistakes don't have to end in a fiasco. Of course, the challenging track can also be found in the current Formula 1 racing game "F1 2020" from Codemasters. The manufacturers provide video tips on how to get the most out of the racetrack.
<h2>How to drive on the road to victory</h2>
A new tutorial video shows how you can best get to grips with the Circuit Paul Ricard, where you should ideally start to overtake and which gears should be used when you race through the corners to reach almost 300 km/h on the straights.
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Not least because of the mixture of different types of curves, which require a high, medium or slower driving style, the Circuit Paul Ricard is also popular as a test track for new vehicle models - this is also ensured by the usually ideal weather conditions, which enable testing at the limits.&nbsp;
In addition to the high-speed straight, the race drivers particularly love the centrifugal forces of up to 5G that prevail when they enter the fast Beausset curve after the straight. In addition, the track offers many opportunities for overtaking, which of course also benefits the excitement and spectator numbers.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPqCjBx1Nw0&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">You can watch the video here</a>, after which you should easily be able to burn better times into the asphalt on the course.

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F1 2020 Track-Guide: Circuit Paul Ricard

We were at the opening event of Jochen Schweizer Arena, the future "Home of E-Sport".

You are a motorsport fan and want to get a taste of the world of SimRacing? Your best friend has challenged you to a direct race duel? We take an exciting look into different SimRacing lounges and show you where you can try a virtual ride in a high-end racing simulator in your area. In this article we introduce you to the Jochen Schweizer Arena and the Virtual Experiences section.

Bodyflying, indoor surfing, outdoor activities and helicopter flights - the Jochen Schweizer Arena offers spectacular and exciting experiences in every season. We visited the impressive location in Taufkirchen and took a closer look at the new "Virtual Experiences" area on 300 square meters with the racing simulators at the opening event.

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SimRacing Lounges: Jochen Schweizer Arena - racing simulators

In SimRacing the equipment plays an important role, so you can have as much fun as possible and get your best possible performance.

You want to follow in the virtual footsteps of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris? Your interest in SimRacing has been aroused recently? Just like a real racer, equipment plays an important role in SimRacing, so you can have as much fun as possible and get your best possible performance. In this article we will take a quick and compact look at the heart of the SimRacing rig – the wheel base – and take a look under the hood.

The possibilities to transmit haptic feedback in the racing simulator are limited. Since there are no G-forces acting like in a real racing car, we have to make do with information from pedals, wheel base, steering wheel and in special cases via a motion system. This makes it all the more important that this feedback reaches us as SimRacers in as much detail as possible so that we can feel grip, road surfaces, bumps and collisions.&nbsp;

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<h2>Perfect start</h2>

The Wheel Base plays a decisive role as steering unit and heart of the SimRacing Rig. The wheel base is the product behind the steering wheel in which electric motors or a belt drive and complex electronic systems are installed. Force Feedback (FFB) is the application of forces to the steering wheel to simulate the reaction of real vehicle components.&nbsp;

What I find exciting is that most manufacturers work with a 20-year-old force feedback technology in which forces and vibrations are generated from a selection of profiles and a limited library of haptic effects. This technology had to take into account the processing power at that time, which means that force feedback technology today has far more potential to reproduce the physics from racing games than we can imagine.&nbsp;

Nevertheless, SimRacers nowadays have a lot of possibilities in the wheel base segment. Basically, the more expensive the product, the higher the quality of the built-in technology. From simple electric motors and gear drives, belt drives and servo motors to the so-called Direct Drive models, you are spoilt for choice. You also have to pay attention to which steering wheels and which systems the respective wheel base is compatible with. The possible steering angles also differ depending on the wheel base.

<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Irc8Kr" target="_blank">Thrustmaster T150 PRO ForceFeedback</a> * (Bundle; RRP 249,99 €)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3jXWPXA" target="_blank">Logitech G923</a> * (Bundle; 388,95 €)</li>
</ul>

For SimRacing newcomers, Logitech G offers the Logitech G923 - paired with steering wheel and pedals. It promises to be the first steering wheel unit to take advantage of the new generation of force feedback software technology with TRUEFORCE – provided the racing game supports it. Logitech G relies on two motors and one gear drive. This drive allows the steering wheel to be offered at a comparatively low price, but it is also not exactly quiet and not as precise as more expensive models. Thrustmaster also plays in this price segment and offers the Thrustmaster T150 PRO ForceFeedback.



<ul>
<li>Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base V1.1 (RRP 349,95 €)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/33TClJJ" target="_blank">Thrustmaster T300 RS</a> * (Bundle; RRP 399,99 €)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 (RRP 549,95 €)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3nK84Fd" target="_blank">Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Competition Mod</a> * (Bundle; RRP 649,99 €)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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<h2>Full power with belt drive</h2>

Belt-driven steering units offer more smooth running and performance than their gear-driven counterparts. Inside the Thrustmaster T300 RS, for example, a powerful brushless servo motor rotates together with a double belt mechanism.&nbsp;

Fanatec was one of the first companies to use a belt drive and currently has two products in this segment in its portfolio: the CSL Elite Wheel Base and the ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5. The inner workings of the CSL Elite Wheel Base deliver six Newton meters to the steering axle and can therefore guarantee an even power development as well as a precise and fast response without dead centers for all steering wheels of the CSL and ClubSport series. Large ball bearings also ensure low friction. The power of the servo motor does, however, provide audible ventilation, but this is to be expected in view of the long service life of the motor.&nbsp;

At the upper end of this segment is the Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5. The belt drive with large ball bearings provides strong and fast force feedback effects. Due to the modular system Fanatec offers you the choice between different steering wheels that fit on the wheel bases.&nbsp;

In addition, for a vibration-free setup it is essential that the Wheel Base is firmly bolted to the frame of a racing seat. Alternatively, you can use a table clamp to mount the Wheel Base on a desk.&nbsp;

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<h2>High-end in every respect</h2>

The ultimate in the wheel base segment are the so-called direct-drive wheel bases. They offer the most authentic and precise driving experience on a racing simulator and are used by most professional racers and e-sports racing experts. The handlebars are directly connected to a large electric motor, allowing extremely fast power and data transfer. You can now feel every bump.&nbsp;

The possible torque is much higher than with belt driven wheel bases and requires responsible use. Especially in case of collisions with your virtual car or an impact you have to be careful – just like with a real steering wheel.&nbsp;

<ul>
<li>VRS DirectForce Pro Wheel Base (RRP 899,99 €)</li>
<li>AccuForce Pro V2 (RRP $999.00)</li>
<li>Fanatec Podium Wheel Base DD1 (RRP 1.199,95 €)</li>
<li>SIMUCUBE 2 Sport (RRP 1.270,00 €)</li>
<li>SIMUCUBE 2 Pro (RRP 1.470,00 €)</li>
<li>Fanatec Podium Wheel Base DD1 (RRP 1.499,95 €)</li>
<li>SIMUCUBE 2 Ultimate (RRP 3.170,00 €)</li>
</ul>

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With its podium series, Fanatec measures itself in the high-end category against brands such as Simucube, AccuForce and the newcomer VRS, which were previously only known for SimRacing coaching. However, with the Fanatec Podium DD 1 and DD2, the manufacturer from Landshut has the only models that are seamlessly compatible with all PS4 and PS4 Pro systems. The engine reaches peak torques of 20 Newton meters for the DD1 model and 25 Newton meters for the DD2 version, comparable to the torque of most real racing cars with power steering.

The Finnish manufacturer Granite Devices with its Simucube brand is considered an expert in this segment. Within the SIMUCUBE 2 product range, you can choose between three options: Sport, Pro and Ultimate. The torque here ranges from 17 to a proud 32 Newton meters. Manufacturers such as AccuForce and Virtual Racing School also have their own steering units with direct drive, but are not as widespread as Fanatec and Simucube.&nbsp;

So, if you are a SimRacing enthusiast who wants to get the most realistic racing experience possible and train for real test and race applications like I do, investing in a wheel base with direct drive makes perfect sense. If the high price is still a deterrent, there is nothing wrong with a belt driven wheel base. For newcomers I recommend a Logitech G923 or Thrustmaster model for the SimRacing entry.
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SimRacing hardware quickly explained: Wheel Base

You want to follow in the virtual footsteps of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris? Your interest in SimRacing has been aroused recently? Just like a real racer, equipment plays an important role in SimRacing, so you can have as much fun as possible and get your best possible performance. In this article we will take a quick and compact look at pedals in SimRacing and what is important about them. 

Since I train with my SimRacing setup mainly for real racing, a realistic driving experience is very important to me. Above all, you can get a more constant performance with the right pedals. Why this is so is explained by the technology in the pedal sets.&nbsp;

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<h2>What the racing heart desires</h2>

In the early days of racing games, wheel base, steering wheel and pedal unit were typically offered as a bundled set. With a rapidly growing market and further development of technologies, numerous new products and segments were created. Nowadays, there is almost everything the racing heart desires: from inexpensive bundle packages with pedals and steering wheel units to professional hydraulic pedal designs that are in no way inferior to a real racing car pedal set.

Currently, three types of pedals have established on the market – potentiometer-based pedals, pedals with Hall-effect sensor and pedal units with a so-called load cell unit. Translated this means that basically the difference between cheap and expensive pedals lies not only in the quality of worksmanship, but especially in the feel and response of the brake pedal.&nbsp;

The brake pedal in a real car creates an increasing resistance against your foot when pressed. The more you brake, the more force you have to apply. In a real racing car, this can be well over 100 kilograms of brake pressure. Low-priced pedals, on the other hand, feel more even and only stiffen at the end of the stroke. This means that you have to remember the pedal travel on these pedals, whereas on more expensive pedals you hit the right brake pressure more intuitively and repeatedly with the so-called muscle memory.&nbsp;

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<h2>All beginnings are easy</h2>

A potentiometer is essentially a position sensor. Using a mechanical resistance such as a spring or damper, the position of the pedal is measured and interpreted by the racing game as braking force.&nbsp;

The progressive pedal suspension of the Logitech G923 as well as the Thrustmaster T300 RS even tries to imitate the behavior of a pressure sensitive brake system.

<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3k6LEeU" target="_blank">Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals</a> * (RRP 99,95 €)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/33QQUhk" target="_blank">Thrustmaster T150 PRO ForceFeedback</a> * (RRP 249,99 €)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3nJF5Bm" target="_blank">Logitech G923</a> * (RRP 388,95 €)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2H4j7s8" target="_blank">Thrustmaster T300 RS</a> * (RRP 399,99 €)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Hall-effect sensors achieve a result comparable to that of a potentiometer, but measure the distance between a magnet and the sensor itself, which is then converted into an electrical signal and detected by the play as braking force. While still measuring the physical position of the pedal and not the brake pressure, it is less prone to error because we do not have to rely on mechanically moving parts.&nbsp;

<h2>More bite through new technologies</h2>

In higher quality, but also more expensive pedals, durable load cells are integrated into the pedal arm and measure the force exerted on the brake. In contrast to pedals with potentiometers, you can build up a realistic and strong brake pedal pressure and at the same time brake precisely and sensitively with muscle tension just like in a real racing car.&nbsp;

They are insensitive to dust and dirt and wear very little, so they promise high accuracy and durability. In addition, various individual adjustments can be made to the pedals.&nbsp;

•	Thrustmaster T-CLM (RRP 199,99 €)
•	Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals LC (RRP 229,95 €)
•	<a href="https://amzn.to/3iRhCul" target="_blank">Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3</a> * (RRP 359,95 €)&nbsp;
•	Heusinveld Engineering Sim Pedals Sprint (2 pedal set) (RRP 599,00 €)
•	Heusinveld Engineering Sim Pedals Ultimate (2 pedal set) (RRP 1.079,00 €)
•	SIMTAG Hydraulic Pedal (Silver) (RRP 2.286,90 €)

In general, these pedals are also much better manufactured and sometimes rely on stable aluminum and metal constructions to cope with the high braking forces. One or two pedal sets are also available as inverted versions.

Widely used are the price-performance <a href="https://amzn.to/3iRhCul" target="_blank">Fanatec ClubSport V3 pedals</a> *, which are equipped with a 90 kilogram load cell on the brake pedal and contactless Hall sensors on the accelerator and clutch pedal. The Fanatec CSL Elite pedals can be retrofitted with a load cell, while the Thrustmaster T-CLM pedals offer a 100 kilogram load cell and are comparatively new on the market.&nbsp;

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<h2>Footwork like the pros</h2>

If you are willing to make an even higher investment for SimRacing pedals, manufacturers such as Heusinveld Engineering or SIMTAG offer suitable pedal sets for the most realistic feeling in the SimRacing footwell.&nbsp;

These high-end pedals offer additional adjustment possibilities and are used in the most professional racing simulators. With a 120 kilogram load cell in Heusinkveld Engineering Sim Pedals Sprint and a 200 kilogram load cell in Heusinkveld Engineering Sim Pedals, they enable ultimate pedal forces that are otherwise found in formula and LMP cars. The gas and clutch pedals are equipped with hydraulic dampers. Of course, this also has its price.&nbsp;

However, a stable SimRacing Rig that does not bend backwards when the brake pedal is pressed harder is a prerequisite for use. From the Logitech G29 to the Fanatec CSL Elite LC pedals and Fanatec ClubSport pedals V3 up to the Heusinkveld Engineering Sim Pedals Ultimate, I have used several pedal units on my own SimRacing Rig at home over the last years.&nbsp;

With this experience I can confirm that better pedals can make you not necessarily faster, but certainly more consistent. Especially with pedals, a bigger investment in load cell pedals is worthwhile, because the driving experience feels much more realistic. For the Fanatec ClubSport pedals V3 I recommend the additional Brake Performance Kit. On the Heusinkveld Engineering Sim Pedals Ultimate, which I currently use, I left out the clutch pedal and did not miss it until now.
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SimRacing hardware quickly explained: pedals

You want to follow in the virtual footsteps of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris? Your interest in SimRacing has been aroused recently? Just like a real racer, equipment plays an important role in SimRacing, so you can have as much fun as possible and get your best possible performance. In this article we will take a quick and compact look at the link between the driver and the SimRacing Rig – the steering wheel.

The steering wheel is the interface between driver and vehicle or SimRacer and SimRacing Rig. It is the only connection to your sports equipment besides the pedals and the seat. In SimRacing, the better it feels, the more authentic your driving experience. But nowadays SimRacing steering wheels are in no way inferior to their real-life counterparts. Ergonomics, materials, dimensions, knobs and features can be completely identical and thus it would theoretically be possible to use the SimRacing steering wheel in a real race car – provided the electronics play along.&nbsp;

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<h2>Pure racing feeling</h2>

Soft Alcantara, perforated leather, anodized aluminum or forged carbon - there are no limits to the ideas and SimRacing professionals usually have more than just a steering wheel at home. Different racing disciplines have different requirements for racing steering wheels. Formula or GT cars, rally or drifting – now there is a steering wheel on the market for every racing enthusiast. We present you a selection of the current available steering wheels.&nbsp;

Analogous to our SimRacing hardware-quick-explained-contribution to pedals and wheel bases, you as SimRacing beginners in the low-priced segment are bound to the respective bundle package. However, the steering wheels are also very well made in this segment. The Logitech G923 shines with brushed metal and leather seams like in a real car as well as center markings on the steering wheel rim. The integrated dials are adjustable and colored LEDs show the speed range in supported racing games. Recently even a programmable double clutch allows an even cleaner and faster race start.&nbsp;

In partnership with Sparco, Thrustmaster even offers a one-to-one replica of the Sparco P310 competition racing wheel, developed based on practical experience from the racing departments of leading car manufacturers. With a true-to-the-original diameter of 31.5 cm and a suede-covered steering rim as well as metal shift paddles, you will be able to drive very close to reality, even at a reasonable price. For Ferrari fans, there is even a replica of the 599XX EVO steering wheel in 8:10 scale and the same Alcantara material used for the real Ferrari steering wheels – directly imported from Italy.&nbsp;

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<h2>Modular systems and limitless possibilities</h2>

Fanatec awakens your passion for collecting with steering wheel rims with a modular system and free choice in Formula, GT, Drift, Classic or Oval style. The Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub as well as the Fanatec Podium Hub even allow you to mount original steering wheels from renowned manufacturers such as MOMO, SPARCO or OMP in addition to the Fanatec in-house steering wheel rims from the Fanatec product portfolio. A simple six-screw design allows you to switch between the steering wheels as you like and even position the five controls individually – depending on the chosen steering wheel.

The weight of the steering wheel plays an important role. The lighter the steering wheel, the more direct the force feedback of the wheel base. A light steering wheel allows even faster and more precise reactions if the rear end of the car breaks away or if the car is understeering.&nbsp;

The SimRacing hardware forge from Landshut also offers a wide range of steering wheels at a reasonable price. The CSL steering wheel P1 for Xbox One and PC is currently the most favorable steering wheel of the ClubSport series and presents itself with brushed, anodized aluminum as well as Alcantara cover solidly manufactured and beyond that it is very light with just 970 grams. The RevStripe with the three-digit LED display is also unusual in this price class. An illuminated stripe indicates the next gear change and the display can be used for tuning settings or to display telemetry data. Rally fans can look forward to a WRC edition of the CSL steering wheel P1.

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<h2>Professional racers feel at home</h2>

In the ClubSport series, changing the steering wheels is even faster with the quick-release fastener system. The highlight of the series is the compact ClubSport Formula V2 steering wheel with a diameter of 27 cm and multicolored LED strips, OLED display and numerous knobs and rotary switches. It gets even more realistic with the upgrade to the Podium Advanced Paddle Module, which is equipped with a dual clutch system and magnetic shift lever with carbon fiber plates. GT3 and Porsche fans have the opportunity to prepare for endurance races with the Podium Button Module Endurance. With the true-to-original replica of the Porsche 911 GT3 R steering wheel, including a larger LED display and the matching buttons and rotary switches from the real racing car, you are well prepared for a long SimRacing night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

With steering wheels there are hardly any limits to the price. The Italian manufacturer Cube Controls only offers Formula and GT steering wheels, but these offer a really good value. Designed for SimRacing pros and professional racers and all those who want to become one, the steering wheels have a 4.3 inch LCD screen, depending on the model, which you can configure individually, and illuminated buttons, which is absolutely recommended. The front panels in real carbon are a matter of course. Also the gearshifts are in no way inferior to those in a real racing car and the steering wheels are compatible with Wheel Bases from Thrustmaster, Logitech, AccuForce, Fanatec and Simucube. F1 pros like Lando Norris and GT aces like Kelvin van der Linde use the steering wheels from Precision Sim Engineering, which offer Formula and GT variants as well as a model for Le Mans prototypes. Individual steering wheels are also implemented by Precision Sim Engineering, but can only be delivered again from 2021.

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SimRacing hardware quickly explained: steering wheels 

In the KEEPONRACING column Kevin gives unique insights into real motorsport.

From fan to driver - what motorsport fan and SimRacing enthusiast doesn't dream of it? But who believes that this dream can actually become a reality for himself? Especially since, unlike many other young racing drivers, I didn't grow up in karting but had my first racing experience with Gran Turismo and my participation in the GT Academy competition. In the second part of my column you can read more about my new racing car and my new racing team this year.

So, I was delighted to be part of the successful RN Vision STS team and to have the opportunity to drive a Porsche Cayman GT4 CS in the hotly contested NES 8 class, another year in the DMV NES 500 Endurance Championship. In doing so, I have to improve my skills as a racing driver enormously again, when I have to fight for places and points, among others with professional drivers and factory drivers like Benny Leuchter in top racing cars from the well-known ADAC TCR Germany Touring Car Championship. It is clear that our team with the Porsche Cayman GT4 CS has the role of underdog in this class, but it is precisely this challenge for us that makes the championship and the races all the more exciting.


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This development towards the GT4 category means a lot to me, because since my entry into motorsports two years ago, I have been able to improve year by year, so that I am now very happy to be part of the successful team RN Vision STS around my team boss Veit-Valentin Vincentz this year and to share my further development steps and experiences with you on my KEEPONRACING blog.&nbsp;

<h2>David vs. Goliath</h2>

Especially important for me as a young motor sportsman is the fact that RN Vision STS - besides trophy hunting - also focuses on the further development of my driving skills. So every training session and race is accompanied by comprehensive data and video analysis, as I already know it from simracing. In the video on my YouTube channel, my team boss Veit and I also talk about the difference between simracing and real racing. In addition, I will introduce you to my new racing car in a unique predator design and take you for a spin on the Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit. Furthermore.&nbsp;

Before the test drives on the Nürburgring and Zandvoort started, I still lacked a bit of confidence in the car, especially in curves where the car became restless. With increasing confidence, my pace has also improved steadily. The tires usually have even more grip than the car gave me at the first moment, I just got a feel for it and that's a point I was able to improve on at the start of the season at the Lausitzring.

With our second place in the rain race at the Sachsenring, I proved that I have gained confidence in our mid-engine sports car even in wet conditions and it surprised myself how much fun I had in the race in such difficult conditions.&nbsp;

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You can follow my story of simracing in real motorsports this year again on my Instagram-(@keeponracing) and Facebook channel (KEEPONRACING.DE) as well as on <a href="https://keeponracing.de/" target="_blank">KEEPONRACING.DE</a> and my column on simracing-unlimited.com

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KEEPONRACING: Level Up! New car, new team

From fan to driver! In the KEEPONRACING column Kevin gives unique insights into real motorsport.

Welcome to my KEEPONRACING story!

From fan to driver - which motorsport fan and simracing enthusiast doesn't dream of it? But who believes that this dream can actually become a reality for himself of all people? Especially since, unlike many other young racing drivers, I didn't grow up in karting but made my first racing experiences with Gran Turismo and my participation in the GT Academy competition. 

With the GT Academy competition, the car manufacturer Nissan and the video game brand PlayStation wanted to find out whether a fast PlayStation gamer can also cut a good figure in a real cockpit. Over 100,000 players in Germany took part in the competition. They all fought for a place in the German final and with it the further selection process in the race camp in Silverstone. The winner was offered a contract as a professional Nissan factory racer. Here I made my first experience in a race car on a real race track.&nbsp;

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This experience was so overwhelming that after my seventh place in the race camp I wanted to do everything I could to become a race driver. So, in 2013, the idea for my mission #KEEPONRACING was born from the well-known radio message of the race engineers "Keep on Pushing", i.e. to always give everything in the race. Here, too, I have to give everything I have to go from being a motorsport fan to becoming a motorsport racer.

<h2>Life is too short not to try</h2>

Since I know from my own experience how difficult it is to realize such a dream, I had the idea to write down my story to motivate and inspire other motorsport fans and simracing enthusiasts in my #KEEPONRACING blog.&nbsp;

Because, as they say, without sweat there is no prize. So, I had to overcome many challenges with a lot of perseverance, dedication and passion in order to complete my third racing season as a late entrant, against all expectations in the racing scene.&nbsp;

On my way I learned one thing I want to share with you - there are always different ways into motorsports and you can take up this mission at any age. But you have to keep at it and motivate yourself again and again and literally "Keep on Pushing" yourself to push and push.&nbsp;


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<h2>Surprise debut season</h2>

So I started my first full racing season at the age of 26, after having participated in several virtual-to-real racing competitions and junior scouting. With the BMW M240i Racing in snow and rain at the Hockenheimring, with a Mini Cooper JCW at the Sachsenring, the KTM X-Bow GT4 at the Slovakiaring or at my first race ever directly through Raidillon de l'Eau Rouge in Spa-Francorchamps - with each race I learned a new aspect on my way to becoming a racer.&nbsp;

After my surprising third place in the DMV BMW 318ti Cup championship in my first year as a racer in 2018, I finally knew for myself that it was possible to enter motorsport via Simracing. But, after that, every motor sportsman inevitably has to ask the question: what is still in it for me with my talent and my financial possibilities thanks to my sponsors?&nbsp;
<h2>Passion for endurance races</h2>

That's why I made a conscious decision to participate in the DMV National Endurance Series 500 for an endurance championship. The races, which last several hours, take place on attractive race tracks, were always exciting and demanded everything from the team, drivers and vehicles. Here I was able to build on the success of my first year and win the championship in my class on a BMW M240i Racing with my two team mates.&nbsp;&nbsp;

So after the season I asked myself again the question: how and where do I want to do racing in the future and on which professional level can I drive with my talent and possibilities?

This is a question that every motor sportsman has to answer honestly and self-critically and so I was glad to have the opportunity to gain further experience in the "entry level" of professional motor sports - the GT4 class - during a test with HP Racing International in Portimão and to discuss the next steps in motor sports with the successful team manager and instructor Hari Proczyk.&nbsp;


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You can follow my story of simracing in real motorsports this year again on my Instagram-(@keeponracing) and Facebook channel (KEEPONRACING.DE) as well as on <a href="https://keeponracing.de/" target="_blank">KEEPONRACING.DE</a> and my column on simracing-unlimited.com

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KEEPONRACING: From fan to driver - how it all began!

In our article we take a look under the hood and dive into the meaning of SimRacing from our point of view.

Virtual Motorsports, E-Racing, SimRacing or E-Sports Racing? There are many buzzwords and terms that are mentioned around our passion. In our article we take a look under the hood and dive into the meaning of SimRacing from our point of view. For this purpose we will introduce you to the term E-Sports Racing. 

Many motorsport fans long for the chance to race a GT3 or GT4 racing car over iconic race tracks like the Nürburgring-Nordschleife and get as close as possible to the dream of a racing driver. Diving into the golden era of motor sports in the cockpit of a Group C monster or formula car from the seventies is now also possible in an authentic way in Simracing, also written Sim-Racing or SimRacing.


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<h2>Ideal training option for racing drivers</h2>

SimRacing is the abbreviation for "Simulated Racing". SimRacing is considered an umbrella term and refers to racing simulations that have implemented racing vehicles and race tracks, and especially the driving behavior, with a very high demand for realism. In contrast to other racing games along the spectrum, the driving dynamic limit range of the vehicles in racing simulations is rather narrow and therefore requires a lot of training laps and patience. This includes numerous other variables such as vehicle tuning, fuel and tire consumption, and changing track conditions. The more realistic, the better.

By simulating vehicle behavior more precisely, the racing simulation can pass on more data and information to SimRacing hardware such as force feedback steering wheels and wheel bases as well as pedal units. This makes SimRacing a tool for racing drivers to prepare for real test and race applications and to coordinate new vehicle setups together with the teams. Conversely, for motor sports and racing game fans, this means that they can train and practice the same motion sequences, driving techniques and working methods as a real professional racing driver with a significantly lower budget investment for SimRacing hardware and software compared to real racing.

Weight transfer, tire management and vehicle control at the limits play an equally decisive role both virtually and in reality, and many basic principles can be transferred from SimRacing to real motor sports and vice versa. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have been active in SimRacing since their youth and have been able to train their skills there. SimRacing is also based on a mixture of driving skills, professional preparation and technical know-how. The biggest difference is the physical aspect of motorsport, especially the G-forces that act on the body in the real vehicle. In addition, there are also real consequences in the event of a claim.&nbsp;


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<h2>Approved as a motorsport discipline</h2>

SimRacing has also recently become an official motorsport discipline. "In no other sport reality and digital simulation are as close to each other as in motor sports", is the opinion of Dr. Gerd Ennser, member of the DMSB's executive committee and responsible for the DMSB's SimRacing activities. "From our point of view, SimRacing can be the entry into motor sports, as it is relatively inexpensive and can be practiced by practically anyone - by the way, also by people with physical disabilities. Concentration, reaction speed and basic technical understanding are perfectly trained in SimRacing. This is also shown by the pilots who have been able to win through in the SimRacing area in junior scouting competitions and have already gained a foothold in real sport. Now we want to make this possible for even more drivers".

Even active racing drivers who hang up their racing shoes can continue to pursue their passion in SimRacing. But it is not only on the driver's side that SimRacing offers possibilities comparable to those in real motor sports. As moderator or commentator, photographer or organizer of virtual race series and races, designer of digital racing paints, team manager or engineer, there are numerous tasks and fields of activity within the SimRacing community with which one can spend even more time than actual driving.


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<h2>Reach boom of e-sports racing</h2>

The keywords "e-sports" and "e-sports racing" have recently become increasingly present in the SimRacing community. They refer to the competitive area of SimRacing, but can also include less simulation-oriented racing games. The first World Championship in Grand Prix Legends was held as early as 1998. At that time, 20 drivers competed with steering wheels, joysticks and a modem for a small prize pool in virtual Grand Prix cars.&nbsp;

Then in 2008, Sony PlayStation and Nissan Motorsport launched GT Academy on the popular Gran Turismo series, which took winning racing game enthusiasts on a journey into real racing. rFactor 2 was used, among other things, for the Visa Vegas eRace of Formula E, in which professional racers competed against SimRacing pros for a million dollars in prize money.

Both the Formula 1 with its F1 Virtual Grand Prix series and the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans brought in record numbers of spectators this year. While Formula 1 generated 30 million hits on TV and digital platforms, the first official edition of the Le Mans Virtual 24 Hours, which took place from June 13 to 14, attracted 14.2 million viewers.


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<h2>Manufacturers and racing series have recognized the potential</h2>

Almost every racing series now deals with SimRacing and E-Sports Racing. Porsche and BMW, in particular, each have their own virtual racing series with attractive prize money at the start with the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup and the BMW 120 SIM Cup as well as the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup. With the Porsche SimRacing Summit and BMW SIM LIVE, there are even their own SimRacing events at the manufacturers' premises. McLaren and Ferrari are also active in promoting SimRacing drivers with their own programs. The WRC has its own Rallye E-Sports World Championship, the GT World Challenge hosts the SRO E-Sports GT Series, and American racing series such as NASCAR and Indycar also have their own virtual counterparts.&nbsp;

SimRacing and E-Sports Racing therefore offer numerous opportunities not only from a driving or personal point of view, but companies and brands have already recognized the potential and reach in a young and technology-oriented community.

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What is SimRacing and what does E-Sports Racing mean?

In our article we will discuss what makes a racing simulation a simulation and how versatile the range of racing games really is.

Racing simulation, Sim-Cade, Arcade-Racer or just racing game? Many terms are mentioned in connection with racing games, but many definitions are more confusing than that they make it easier for interested people and beginners to understand. In our article we will discuss what makes a racing simulation a simulation and how versatile the racing game spectrum really is. 

Everyone knows them - with titles like Need for Speed, Burnout, Mario Kart, Colin McRae Rally or Wipeout, childhood memories are immediately awakened. Many of you grew up with these racing games and spent countless hours tuning, tricking and working on ever new time or point records. They are all considered racing games, and racing games in turn are considered the computer and video game genre. By definition, racing games are about driving a given route in a vehicle (or something like that) in the shortest possible time. Thus the whole spectrum - from Mario Kart to iRacing, Need for Speed to Assetto Corsa - falls into the racing game genre.


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<h2>The racing games spectrum</h2>

On one side of the spectrum, racing games are designed to be beginner-friendly and focus on maximum gaming fun with a steep learning curve. Start the engine and let's go! Without slowing down through the curves? No problem! Extreme speeds and unrealistic driving behavior are often the order of the day, and weapons or other objects can also throw unwanted opponents off track. Colloquially, this form of racing games is also known as arcade or fun racer. This type of racing games for consoles, Microsoft Windows and smartphones also find a home at simracing-unlimited.com.&nbsp;

Along the spectrum you'll find many more exciting racing games - from Forza Horizon and Live for Speed to the popular console flagship racing games Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo, to the official F1 and rally titles and the Project CARS series. Often this very broad part of the racing games spectrum is simply titled Sim-Cade (or SimCade) - a mixture of simulation and arcade racer.&nbsp;

These racing games partly fulfill aspects of unambiguous racing simulations, such as faithfully reproduced vehicles and race tracks, tire wear and simulated vehicle weight and chassis models, but they make compromises in certain areas in order to keep the learning curve as flat as possible and the game fun high. Playability with the gamepad - often next to the steering wheel with pedal unit - is also an important factor.

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Driving aids, such as a brake and steering aid, make it easier for beginners or players without much simulation experience to master the first meters in a new racing game. Tires also do not overheat as quickly, and a trip to a virtual gravel bed or a grass carpet does not end so dramatically, which makes it easier for a new and younger target group to enter the world of more realistic racing games. That in turn is a great thing for the whole community.&nbsp;

The exact classification of the individual racing games is hotly discussed in the player community and can rarely be made clear, so we refrain from a clear classification of the individual racing game titles in this area. But one thing is clear, basic requirement for racing simulation is that the real world is the model for the digital world. All other aspects feel different for different players, different and individually different and therefore a clear classification can never be made.


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<h2>What distinguishes a racing simulation</h2>

Not much less hotly debated is the question, which racing game actually deserves the predicate racing simulation. Of course there are different opinions, but one common denominator is and remains the claim of the racing game to be as close to reality as possible.

This means that the focus of the development team, and thus the available resources, is much more on a realistic implementation of the complex vehicle physics, instead of a presentation or an attractive career mode. Vehicle models are implemented accurately on the basis of CAD data - in some cases provided directly by the manufacturer - and a large part of the race tracks are virtually implemented with centimeter precision using the laser scanning method, including individual bumps. ABS and traction control systems are also implemented more precisely and the tire grip changes over a driving unit, so that more sensitivity is required behind the virtual cockpit. Brake points set too late and hard steering maneuvers have an effect on tire and brake wear. In addition, the track surface changes with increasing rubber abrasion and the outside temperature affects tire grip and vehicle performance.

<h2>Racing simulations as a tool for real racing drivers</h2>

By realistically simulating the wheels, tire surfaces as well as chassis and other chassis components, racing simulations also serve as a tool for real racing drivers to prepare themselves for test and racing missions. This also includes working with telemetry data from the respective racing simulation. In addition, setup changes can be adjusted based on numerous parameters, such as vehicle height and rear wing angle, and have a direct effect on lap times and driving feel.&nbsp;

However, for racing game beginners all this also means a flatter and longer learning curve as well as a lot of patience when mastering the individual vehicles and tracks. A domestic racing simulator with a steering wheel and pedal unit as well as a stable seat construction is ideal, so that the muscle movements can be memorized as well as possible. In addition, there is a lot of patience and fun in the challenge of becoming faster step by step and driving as error-free as possible.


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<h2>The right racing game for everyone</h2>

Current racing simulations include iRacing, Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione, RaceRoom Racing Experience, as well as the Automobilista and rFactor series. Due to complex physics and computational models, racing simulations generally unfold their greatest potential on powerful Microsoft Windows systems and continue to develop with new technologies over the years. Thus, it is possible that a racing game at a later stage of its development is at a different point on the racing game scale, for example even further towards racing simulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Whatever your preferences for racing games, we are grateful for the varied selection along the entire spectrum. Different racing games have their very own strengths and therefore the exact classification of racing game titles is not general, but rather a personal assessment. Meanwhile there is a suitable title for almost every racing game fan - racing game newcomer or experienced simracer - and it is certain that everyone will benefit from a growing racing game community. The most important thing anyway is that you have fun with it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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