Is “Buy Once, Cry Once” Actually True for Sim Racing Gear?
The “buy once, cry once” philosophy is popular advice in sim racing, but it doesn’t apply equally to every piece of equipment. Here’s where it holds up and where it doesn’t.
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How to Set Up Six Bass Shakers in Your Sim Rig
A six-unit bass shaker setup gives you separate feedback zones for braking, lateral G-force, and road texture in iRacing. Here is what you need, where to mount each shaker, and how to configure SimHub for a full six-zone rig.
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Best VR Headsets for PC Sim Racing Right Now
The right VR headset for sim racing depends on your GPU and budget. Here are the five best options, from the Pimax Dream Air to the Meta Quest 3, ranked by what they do best.
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2026 Sim Racing Hardware Spec Sheet for iRacing
A reference spec sheet for sim racing hardware compatible with iRacing in 2026. Covers wheelbases, pedals, cockpits, shifters, and display and PC considerations across all budget tiers, with compatibility data, verified specs, and notes on ecosystem lock-in and the used market.
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Ailivery Builds Custom iRacing Liveries Without Photoshop
Ailivery is an AI-powered tool that builds custom iRacing liveries through a chat interface. Describe your paint scheme, refine it through conversation, and export a race-ready file without any Photoshop skills.
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Why Bass Shakers Are Sim Racing’s Most Underrated Upgrade
Bass shakers are one of the most overlooked upgrades in sim racing. Here is what they are, how they work with iRacing, what they add to the driving experience, and how to get started cheaply.
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Are Load Cell Pedals Worth It for iRacing? Here’s What the Community Actually Says
Load cell pedals measure force instead of travel, and that single change affects your iRacing braking more than almost any other hardware upgrade. Here is what actually changes when you switch.
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SensitHaptics MTC-P Extreme 2: Seat Haptics for Sim Racing
SensitHaptics makes the MTC-P Extreme 2, a 14-actuator seat haptics insert that delivers chassis-level feedback through your seat in sim racing. Here is what it does and who it is for.
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Is a Sim Rig Worth It for iRacing?
If you’re on the fence about buying a sim rig for iRacing, the answer depends on what’s actually limiting you right now. Here’s how each tier of rig investment actually affects your lap times and consistency.
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Sim Global Expo 2027 Confirmed for Birmingham NEC
The UK’s first dedicated sim racing exhibition, Sim Global Expo 2027, has been confirmed for the NEC Birmingham on January 16-17, 2027, with eight hardware exhibitors already signed up.
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Do You Need a Shifter for iRacing?
Most iRacing content runs fine without a shifter, but certain cars genuinely benefit from one. Here is when a sequential or H-pattern shifter is actually worth adding to your rig.
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Elgato Stream Deck for iRacing: Setup and Best Uses
The Elgato Stream Deck works with iRacing as a button box, and the free iRaceDeck plugin adds 250+ pre-made shortcuts plus live telemetry display. Here is how to set it up.
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Best CPU and GPU for iRacing on 1440p Triple Monitors
Running iRacing on 1440p triple monitors is demanding on both CPU and GPU. Here is what hardware to choose and why the balance between the two matters for sim racing.
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Track Impulse Standalone Haptics Software Gets a Major UI Overhaul
Track Impulse has released a significant UI overhaul for its low-latency haptics app. Here is what changed and what it means for iRacers running bass shakers on their rig.
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Pedal Haptics in iRacing: Are They Worth It?
Pedal haptics add vibration feedback directly to your brake and throttle pedals. Here is what they are, how they work in iRacing, and whether they are worth adding to your setup.
