Haptics is one of those topics where you can quickly go the wrong way and get carried away. You buy a bass shaker kit, turn on half SimHub, crank up the intensity and think: this is it....
Wilco Verhaegh
Wilco Verhaegh
Sim racing is in my blood. For more than 25 years, I have been fascinated by virtual racing and improving performance behind the wheel. Grand Prix 4 got me hooked once, and that passion has never gone away. As founder of SimRacingHub.nl, I test and discuss the best hardware, give practical tips and share everything that helps sim racers drive faster, more consistently and with more fun. I also wrote Mastering The Art of Sim Racing to pass on my knowledge and experience to anyone who wants to get better.
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HardwareNewsWheel
New Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Rim GT3: New Steering Wheel For The ClubSport Universal Hub
By Wilco Verhaegh 8 minutes ReadFanatec has announced a new addition within its modular steering wheel ecosystem: the Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Rim GT3. This is emphatically a wheel rim (rim/grips/spokes only), intended to be combined with existing Fanatec hubs and modules. The core...
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Accessories ReviewsReviews
Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally Review: Compact and Surprisingly Versatile
By Wilco Verhaegh 15 minutes ReadThe Fanatec Podium Button Module Rally is one of those products I have been looking forward to testing for a long time. Not only because it is one of the more popular Fanatec accessories, but especially because it is...
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BeginnerAdvancedProfessionalTips
Trophi.ai Review: How AI Makes You Faster In Sim Racing
By Wilco Verhaegh 11 minutes ReadTrophi.ai - but sim racing coaching software in general - is increasingly cited as a serious training partner for sim racers who want to become faster and more consistent. The promise is clear: less guesswork, more focused analysis...
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HardwareReviews
YourBuild.co.uk Review: Game PC Build For Sim Racing
By Wilco Verhaegh 25 minutes ReadYears ago, I started building my first PC myself. Without any real prior knowledge, but with a lot of curiosity. Comparing parts, building a game pc based on online advice and some... here and there.
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Fanatec has announced that it is structurally reducing the prices of its Direct Drive wheelbases. Following the recent introduction of the new Podium DD, which was already positioned significantly lower than the earlier Podium DD2, the...
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A good sim racing cockpit is not just about power, feedback and precision. The seating position is the basis of everything you do. With the introduction of the Sim Lab S1 Enduro Bucket Seat GT Seat, the...
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CockpitCockpit ReviewsHardwareReviews
Sim Lab P1X Ultimate Review: Thoughtful Design and Maximum Stability
By Wilco Verhaegh 24 minutes ReadThe Sim Lab P1X Ultimate is regarded by many sim racers as the absolute best when it comes to sim racing cockpits. A sort of end-all-be-all. Sim Lab has this reputation for a reason: the brand stands for...
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BeginnerAdvancedProfessionalTips
Brake Bias: Your Secret Weapon For Faster Lap Times
By Wilco Verhaegh 12 minutes ReadIf you want to get better at sim racing, there is one setting on your car that has a huge impact on your performance: brake bias. Yet few sim racers really use this tool effectively. In...
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AccessoriesDisplayHardwareNews
Heusinkveld DisplayDash Unveiled: First Hands-On Impression Sim Formula Europe
By Wilco Verhaegh 4 minutes ReadHeusinkveld Engineering presented a new product at Sim Formula Europe in Maastricht that clearly goes beyond the classic button box. The Heusinkveld DisplayDash combines physical controls with an integrated digital display, playing...