I spent three hours calibrating my sim rigs brake pedal’s, yet I’ve ignored a terrifying grinding sound in my real-life vehicle for six straight weeks. Turn the radio up.
SIM ROOM REVEAL
The long awaited reveal is here. If you missed last weeks article, you’ll have seen me with my room torn apart [READ HERE]. Well after nearly a full week of toiling away I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. My sim room turned out much better than expected. The small fold up table on the wall was built with some extra extrusion so the height could be adjusted and provide some extra space. I mounted a Noctua fan on the roof over the vent duct to draw in more AC and disperse it through the room and added some decorative touches to give the space an authentic feel.
The tire on the wall is from Brad Keselowski’s Talladega run where he finished 5th place. This tire is from the second pit stop. Check out the overtime finish [HERE]
I can finally breathe a sigh of relief now and any other additions will be small tweaks to th room here and there. Are you planning your sim room project anytime soon or is it already complete?
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SIM RACING SNIPPETS
Open Ecosystem: Asetek is targeting sim racing’s closed ecosystems by creating highly modular hardware. Instead of forcing players to replace entire setups, its gear allows drivers to mix, match, and upgrade individual components over time via universal adapters.
Karting Revolution: KartSim dropped the Esports Plus wheel and pedals, the world's first rig built purely for kart simulation. It packs a 12Nm wheelbase, customizable button box, load-cell throttle, and a hydraulic brake to mirror real karting.
Affordable Ultrawide: KTC’s 49-inch curved monitor hits the sweet spot for sim racers, packing a 180Hz refresh rate, DQHD resolution, and a 1ms response time. At $689.99 USD, it delivers dual-screen workspace and peak gaming immersion without a premium price tag.
Who's Nascar Tire is on the wall of my finished sim room?MOTORSPORTS REPORT
Historic Debut: F1 Academy hits Silverstone for the first time on a record British GP weekend. Championship leader Alisha Palmowski heads a pack of five home drivers hitting the iconic track, moving from the grandstands to the grid for her most meaningful round yet.
Health Battle: Adrian Newey revealed that a bout of illness disrupted his first year as Aston Martin boss. This design delay left the car uncompetitive and overweight for F1's 2026 era, though a massive weight-saving upgrade package is slated to arrive in Hungary.
Dodge Warning: Denny Hamlin slammed Dodge's rumored 2027 Cup return, citing its current 15th-place struggles in Trucks. Hamlin warned a rushed entry with Kaulig would be a major struggle without massive simulation and engine building investments.
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We’ve got one week till the big meetup! Please see the details below. This is your final chance to get into the hot seat at a very good deal, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
[FINAL CALL] 4 SPOTS LEFT OFFICIAL SRN TRACK DAY
Rookie Racing is hosting an event meetup for SRN for an exclusive Arrive & Drive track day at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Development Track on Saturday, July 11th. Hosted alongside the IMSA race weekend in Toronto, this event lets you jump out of the rig and into a real race car for only $600 CAD.
Drivers get three 20-minute track sessions, onboard video, and specialized MoTeC data analysis to dissect their laps. New drivers receive dedicated in-car coaching while intermediate drivers can opt to run solo.
Spots are strictly capped at 12 participants split across morning and afternoon groups. If the grid sells out, a premium set of Heusinkveld Sprint pedals will be up for grabs. Spectators can come hang out for free.
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SRN RECAP AND UNFILTERED THOUGHTS
I got the Pimax Dream Air last Tuesday. I am currently reviewing it and will be sharing my thoughts in some standalone articles. I’m looking forward to sharing them with everyone. So far my mind has been blown with the quality.
I didn’t want to overcrowd this weeks newsletter so I kept it short and sweet. Next week I’m heading to Toronto for the meetup. See you guys there!
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