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How to Rejoin the Race Track after Spinning, Crashing or Running Wide

Sim Racing

March 25, 2025

How to Rejoin the Race Track after Spinning, Crashing or Running Wide

Motorsport is one of the most dangerous sports anyone can take part in. Crashes, spins and close calls are what make racing so exciting, but only when you’re not involved. As a driver, you do your very best to avoid making mistakes or colliding with other cars. Sometimes, however, it is completely out of your control.

How to Set up Your Pedals for iRacing 

iRacing

March 25, 2025

How to Set up Your Pedals for iRacing 

Setting your pedals correctly is crucial to the feel and performance of any sim. As a sim driver, two sensory inputs control the vehicle; your hands and your feet, both of which need to be in the correct position to maximise the sim racing experience. 

What are Track Limits in Circuit Racing?

Sim Racing

March 25, 2025

What are Track Limits in Circuit Racing?

I’m sure you have heard of the phrase “track limits” - it’s a frequent topic of conversation and debate in Formula 1 after all. However, track limits do not just apply in F1, as since around 2015 it has been part of club racing and track days across the UK, with many drivers finding that breaking track limit rules results in time penalties and black flags. Somewhat predictably, track limits are also a major issue in the virtual racing world, with sims like Le Mans Ultimate and iRacing at the forefront of simulating track limits rules.

Seven Assetto Corsa EVO Features That Are Still in Development

Sim Racing

March 14, 2025

Seven Assetto Corsa EVO Features That Are Still in Development

Assetto Corsa EVO was released into Early Access on the 16th of January missing several game modes and features. A full v1.0 release is slated for this autumn, with developer Kunos Simulazioni promising to unveil new content right up until release day.‍ Check out the main features that we can expect to see appear in Early Access builds and in the finished game below.

Five Sim Racing Esports Series to Follow in 2025

Sim Racing

March 14, 2025

Five Sim Racing Esports Series to Follow in 2025

The pinnacle. The very best. The crème de la crème. When you reach the peak of sim racing, you can enter professional esports competitions and even turn it into a living.‍ But, only a handful make it – the rest of us can watch the premier series, and thankfully, all are broadcast for free on YouTube.‍ Here are five of the most-enjoyable sim racing esports series to catch in 2025.

Five Beginner Sim Racing Cockpits

Sim Racing

March 14, 2025

Five Beginner Sim Racing Cockpits

For those just starting their sim racing journey, a steering wheel peripheral is advised. But, that also means you’ll need something to sit on other than the sofa, and it’s here where a myriad of options exist. A chair, a wheel stand, formula style or GT? Here are five recommendations, that shouldn’t break the bank and also support you when taking your racing to new heights.

Le Mans Ultimate DLC Explained

LMU

March 14, 2025

Le Mans Ultimate DLC Explained

Le Mans Ultimate is an Early Access simulator by Motorsport Games and Studio 397. The base game costs £28.99/$37.99 and is available for PC, with console versions mooted but currently unconfirmed.‍ LMU is the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and currently has several DLC packs and subscription models, all of which we explain below.

Every Contemporary Video Game with Official F1 Cars

F1

February 11, 2025

Every Contemporary Video Game with Official F1 Cars

Formula 1 is, for many, the pinnacle of motorsport - certainly the open-wheeled variety. With a global audience, Netflix documentaries, wildly popular social media presence and coverage from the world’s media, it’s hard to avoid F1.‍The same is true in sim racing and video games. There are the main official titles, but these specialised single-seater cars also make it into other releases too, and are often the quickest machines available.‍ Here’s where you can drive old and new licenced Formula 1 cars virtually in contemporary platforms.

EA SPORTS F1 24 Tyre Allocation Tips

F1

February 11, 2025

EA SPORTS F1 24 Tyre Allocation Tips

Before each race within EA SPORTS F1 24, there is a tyre allocation screen, and it’s an often overlooked menu that you should pay particular attention to - especially if you are running longer races. If you are simply running a five-10 lap affair, then there’s every chance you have skipped this menu quicker than a Charles Leclerc pole lap. But if you are partaking in a full virtual race weekend, tyre allocation could be critical to your success.

The Best Multiplayer Communities for Asetto Corsa Competizione

ACC

February 3, 2025

The Best Multiplayer Communities for Asetto Corsa Competizione

Assetto Corsa Competizione is one of the most venerated sim racing titles in contemporary times - but its native multiplayer ranking system leaves a lot to be desired. Thankfully, that’s where third-party platforms help out, and when it comes to ACC, you have several options available that all provide close, clean and competitive racing.

5 Sim Racing Wheels Under $300

Sim Racing

February 3, 2025

5 Sim Racing Wheels Under $300

If you are looking for sim racing steering wheel perfection, then get ready to spend well over $1,000 on a base alone before factoring in the cockpit required to hold it steady and matching pedals. However, you needn’t spend that much to get started, learning the car control basics required when using a peripheral. Here then, are five budget-friendly alternatives for around $300 that include everything you need to begin your sim racing journey.

How to Choose the Right Sim Wheel

Sim Racing

January 20, 2025

How to Choose the Right Sim Wheel

Passionate motorsport enthusiasts and gamers alike have been dipping their toes into sim racing for a while now. If you are thinking about doing the same, and want to invest in a sim racing setup, then read this article so you can better understand the ins and outs of your first sim wheel purchase. There is a lot to learn when talking about sim racing and making the right choice of wheel can make a huge difference to your overall experience. In this article, we will be touching on some of the basic concepts of what makes a good sim wheel, taking an in-depth look at how sim wheels work and how much they cost.

3 Key Additions to Rocket League in Season 17

Rocket League

January 20, 2025

3 Key Additions to Rocket League in Season 17

The 17th season of the free-to-play ‘soccar’ platform Rocket League is upon us, and with it comes two new game modes and the latest arena. Here are the main highlights from Season 17 of Psyonix and Epic’s ever-popular competitive game.

5 Sim Racing Gift Ideas

Sim Racing

January 20, 2025

5 Sim Racing Gift Ideas

Looking for lavish gifts to give those in your life who enjoy sim racing? The challenge is, sim racing can be expensive. We’re talking wheel bases upwards of $1,000, never mind the pedals, the monitor, a PC and pedals. However, here are five related gift ideas that don’t have to cost the earth.

Highlights from iRacing’s 2025 Special Events Calendar

iRacing

January 20, 2025

Highlights from iRacing’s 2025 Special Events Calendar

The iRacing Special Events calendar always brings trepidation, nervous energy and anticipation.‍Now is the time to start planning, working out which dates you are free on and possibly which new events you may be partaking in for the very first time.

5 Epic Tracks in Development for iRacing

iRacing

January 20, 2025

5 Epic Tracks in Development for iRacing

The iRacing driving simulation service is currently working on several new tracks. Often buried within Greg Hill’s development blogs on its website, there are some engrossing details, in particular for those interested in upcoming circuits. With two all-new venues released in December 2024 (Thruxton and Huset’s Speedway), we’ve combed through the outfit’s statements to find the next set of courses heading into 2025 and beyond.

How to Prepare for an iRacing Special Event

iRacing

December 6, 2024

How to Prepare for an iRacing Special Event

The iRacing Daytona 24 is one of, if not the, most popular sim racing event in terms of user participation. The race, combined with the Roar before 24, marks the traditional start of the platform’s Special Event season. These are high-stakes races where teams of sim racers can team up and compete to see who is best against rivals around the world. Signing up, and competing in, such occasions requires practice, dedication and organisation. Here’s what you need to do before entering one of these vast, sometimes intimidating, occasions.

EA SPORTS F1 24 ERS Beginner's Guide

F1

December 6, 2024

EA SPORTS F1 24 ERS Beginner's Guide

One performance-enhancing element that you should lean on in order to maximise race pace within EA SPORTS F1 24 is the ERS system. In this guide, we will run through how it works, and how to use it to your advantage.

Five New Sim Racing Games to Look Forward to in 2025

Sim Racing

December 6, 2024

Five New Sim Racing Games to Look Forward to in 2025

Next year is shaping up to be a bumper time for sim racing fans, as a wave of new titles and important updates for existing platforms hit the market.‍ If competition drives an industry forward, then in 2025, sim racing will be at warp speed. Here are five new games we’re looking forward to driving over the next 12 months.

Assetto Corsa Competizione’s DLC Packs Explained

ACC

December 6, 2024

Assetto Corsa Competizione’s DLC Packs Explained

After reading this guide, you’ll be able to ascertain what is available and which you’d like to purchase. It’s worth noting that all DLC packs mentioned here are available on PC via Steam and prices exclude any offers. All DLC, but not all bundles, are also available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with different pricing.

How Does Ranking and MMR Work in Rocket League

Rocket League

September 6, 2024

How Does Ranking and MMR Work in Rocket League

Rocket League’s competitive ranking system is public for all to see, or so it would seem. It consists of your rank, your level within that rank, and your division within that level. But did you know that there’s an invisible aspect to your Rocket League rank that narrows down the scale even further? Whether you are a future professional player striving to get to the top or just curious about the competitive ranking system, everything circles back to understanding how ranking and MMR work in Rocket League.