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What is a Kill Switch in Sim Racing? The Safety Button You Didn’t Know You Needed

Table of Contents Introduction: why safety belongs in sim racing The Basics: what a kill switch actually is Why sim racers install one How it works in your rig Mounting it the right way Who really...

How the application of AI into motorsport is changing the racing world forever

Table of contents AI in motorsport: Not just smart, but fast The application of AI into Formula 1: Brains meet blistering speed The application of AI into Gran Turismo: Not your average Sunday dri...

AI into sim racing: how artificial intelligence is driving the future of virtual racing

Let’s be honest — if you’ve spent more than five minutes on a sim racing rig, you’ve either been overtaken by someone named “Bot_002” or stared at your telemetry data like it was hieroglyphics. Whe...

​​What clipping in sim racing is: understanding the hidden limit of force feedback (FFB)

When racing virtually, precision is everything matters, every fraction of a second counts. One of the most misunderstood—but critically important—aspects is what clipping in sim racing is.  I...

What simulators do F1 drivers use? The answer will surprise you

Formula 1 drivers are among the most finely tuned athletes in the world, and simulation training has become a crucial part of their preparation. But what exactly do F1 drivers use when it comes to ...

VR sim racing vs. full motion simulators: which is the ultimate experience?

Simulation racing has taken the motorsport and gaming communities by storm, offering enthusiasts an ultra-realistic way to experience the thrill of racing without leaving the ground. As technology ...

Inside the 24H Nürburgring: a special collaboration with Fanatec, PlayStation & Gran Turismo

The legendary 24 Hours of Nürburgring isn’t just a race — it’s an experience. This year, Nürburgring eSports joined forces with Fanatec, PlayStation, and Gran Turismo to bring a unique sim racing a...

The thrilling evolution of sim racing: a virtual motorsport odyssey

The history of sim racing is a thrilling ride through decades of technological advancements, groundbreaking innovations, and a growing community of passionate racers. From the pixelated tracks of t...

What is sim racing? Discover the ultimate virtual motorsport experience

Imagine stepping into the cockpit of a high-performance race car, feeling the adrenaline rush as you navigate hairpin turns and battle for position—all from the comfort of a simulator. That’s the m...