Jack Harrison
All of us are always looking for our next upgrade, and all of us always want to save a buck when possible. If you’re looking to shave off those tenths, or feel more connected or to become more consistent, a pedal upgrade is one of, if not the most impactful changes you can make to … Read more
Just five years ago, direct drive wheels were almost unattainable for the average sim racer. Entry-level models often started around $1,000—before you even added a rim, pedals, or a rig. That all changed in 2021 when Fanatec released the CSL DD, ushering in a new era of affordable, high-quality direct drive wheelbases. Now in 2025, … Read more
Thrustmaster was a force to be reckoned with in the budget and mid-range sim wheel market back in the early 2010s. Thrustmaster was a force to be reckoned with in the budget and mid-range sim wheel market back in the early 2010s. They were almost the de facto choice for anyone who didn’t want to … Read more
Sim racing is an expensive hobby, there’s really no way around that. Most of us, myself included, experienced some serious sticker shock the first time we saw even the most basic force feedback wheels. Compared to normal gaming the Logitech G29 which launched at $399 is an extremely expensive gaming peripheral. Getting into the sim … Read more
How to Visualize Your Sim Racing Upgrades with Our Compare & Compatibility Tools Stop guessing and start seeing exactly how new hardware stacks up, and whether it even fits using Brake Trace’s built-in Comparison and Compatibility tools. 1. Side-by-Side Spec Breakdown Open the Comparison Tool at braketrace.com/comparison-tool. Pick up to four products Choose a Category … Read more
Next Level Racing F-GT Pro V2 is Stylish, Strong Cockpit, but Is It Worth the Price? Next Level Racing has just unveiled the F-GT Pro V2. A new addition to their line up of convertible rigs. It gives racers the option to switch between GT and Formula-style seating positions without needing tools and to do … Read more
As the sim racing market continues to expand, Simagic moved to replace their aging Alpha line up products in 2025 with all new Alpha Evo series. They introduced three distinct models designed to cater to various performance requirements and budgets: the Alpha Evo Sport, Alpha Evo, and Alpha Evo Pro. Design and Build While the … Read more
Fanatec Releases The new CSL Porsche Vision GT Wheel. Is the Fanatec Porsche Vision GT wheel the perfect mix of form and function, or does its price undermine the value? After Fanatec unveiled the CSL Porsche Vision GT back in 2024, it looked exceptionally promising. Inspired by the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo concept car, it … Read more
Budget Considerations in Sim Racing Sim racing has an endless way to spend more than your next paycheck in a flash. Many guides will show “budget rigs”, some costing thousands, but with budget in mind what should you upgrade? Should you upgrade your wheel or your base first, What are the best budget sim racing … Read more
Fanatec first introduced their Quick Release (QR1) system back in well over a decade ago when it was featured on the first Fanatec Clubsport Wheel Base. At the time, the QR1 was groundbreaking, making competing systems from brands like Thrustmaster look more like toys with their plastic and screw quick release. Its easy-to-use design and … Read more