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
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