SimRacing Expo 2026 live

Frankfurt · photos straight from the show floor, newest first

Wrap-up after 3 days: We're on our way home. The exhibitors are very happy, and Saturday in particular was extremely busy – it felt like twice as many visitors as last year. Lots of new products: active pedals, active shifters and plenty of new button boxes. And noticeably more rigs were running iRacing than before – maybe because of the test mode.
Day 1 wrap-up: A great day with lots of visitors. The hall was still pleasant – much less noise than in Dortmund.
MOZA Racing wheel with the Porsche crest: large display, Alcantara grips, gold thumb encoders, ABS and TC rotary switches. Price: 1,400 euros.
MOZA Racing wheel with the Porsche crest: large display, Alcantara grips, gold thumb encoders, ABS and TC rotary switches. Price: 1,400 euros.
MOZA wheel with the Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse badge: carbon front, display, Alcantara grips, coloured push buttons and rotary switches for CLUTCH, WIPER, MODE and PAGE. Price: 1,400 euros.
MOZA wheel with the Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse badge: carbon front, display, Alcantara grips, coloured push buttons and rotary switches for CLUTCH, WIPER, MODE and PAGE. Price: 1,400 euros.
The Caterham from behind: red roll bar, tonneau cover, Nürburgring logo on the tail and the brand's motto on the card: "Pure. Simple. Fun."
The Caterham from behind: red roll bar, tonneau cover, Nürburgring logo on the tail and the brand's motto on the card: "Pure. Simple. Fun."
Inside the Seven 340 Nürburgring Edition: carbon dashboard with Caterham gauges, suede MOMO wheel, red start button, leather seats with red stitching and the Limited Edition plaque with the Nordschleife outline.
Inside the Seven 340 Nürburgring Edition: carbon dashboard with Caterham gauges, suede MOMO wheel, red start button, leather seats with red stitching and the Limited Edition plaque with the Nordschleife outline.
The price sheet: Caterham Seven 340 Nürburgring Edition from 51,695 €; with the options shown (lowered floors 635 €, suede MOMO wheel 420 €, carbon aeroscreen 965 €) 53,715 € "Ex VAT and Local Taxes". 2.0-litre Duratec, 168 PS at 7,250 rpm, 175 Nm.
The price sheet: Caterham Seven 340 Nürburgring Edition from 51,695 €; with the options shown (lowered floors 635 €, suede MOMO wheel 420 €, carbon aeroscreen 965 €) 53,715 € "Ex VAT and Local Taxes". 2.0-litre Duratec, 168 PS at 7,250 rpm, 175 Nm.
Real car among the sims: a Caterham Seven in Nürburgring trim (Caterham Nürburgring), with carbon wings, red roll bar and Bilstein number board. Beside it, the Caterham Academy banner: from road-legal race car to your first season.
Real car among the sims: a Caterham Seven in Nürburgring trim (Caterham Nürburgring), with carbon wings, red roll bar and Bilstein number board. Beside it, the Caterham Academy banner: from road-legal race car to your first season.
The Sim-Lab stand from the aisle: a BMW race car in front, a row of product banners behind it and a big crowd. Next door: Caseking.de and Purple Race Labs.
The Sim-Lab stand from the aisle: a BMW race car in front, a row of product banners behind it and a big crowd. Next door: Caseking.de and Purple Race Labs.
Sim-Lab direct drive base on the table: heavily finned aluminium housing.
Sim-Lab direct drive base on the table: heavily finned aluminium housing.
Sim-Lab button box: 25 colourful backlit keys (TC1/TC2, ARB front and rear, brake bias, FFB, DDU, PIT, TOW and more) plus a rotary knob.
Sim-Lab button box: 25 colourful backlit keys (TC1/TC2, ARB front and rear, brake bias, FFB, DDU, PIT, TOW and more) plus a rotary knob.
Sim-Lab formula wheel with a large dashboard display (speed, fuel, brake balance, oil and water temperature, lap time, delta), illuminated buttons and three rotary switches for FUEL MIX, ENG MAP and more.
Sim-Lab formula wheel with a large dashboard display (speed, fuel, brake balance, oil and water temperature, lap time, delta), illuminated buttons and three rotary switches for FUEL MIX, ENG MAP and more.
Pokornyi Engineering (pokornyiengineering.com): configure your wheel, build it piece by piece, take it to the track.
Pokornyi Engineering (pokornyiengineering.com): configure your wheel, build it piece by piece, take it to the track.
Pokornyi Engineering: small side module with a red rotary knob, a thumb stick and a four-way switch.
Pokornyi Engineering: small side module with a red rotary knob, a thumb stick and a four-way switch.
Pokornyi Engineering, the big one: 16 illuminated push buttons, three rotary knobs, a selector knob and an LED matrix in a foldable housing.
Pokornyi Engineering, the big one: 16 illuminated push buttons, three rotary knobs, a selector knob and an LED matrix in a foldable housing.
Pokornyi Engineering MCP MultiBox: compact controller with an RGB LED matrix and a multifunction encoder for ABS, TC, BB, ENGINE, WIPER, LED, DDU and DEPLOY – launched at the show, built at the stand and taken home for free.
Pokornyi Engineering MCP MultiBox: compact controller with an RGB LED matrix and a multifunction encoder for ABS, TC, BB, ENGINE, WIPER, LED, DDU and DEPLOY – launched at the show, built at the stand and taken home for free.
Pokornyi Engineering button box with 20 backlit keys: ignition, pit limiter, wipers, lap timing, refuel, pit mark, plus quick-chat keys like THX, SRY, WTF and BLUE FLAG.
Pokornyi Engineering button box with 20 backlit keys: ignition, pit limiter, wipers, lap timing, refuel, pit mark, plus quick-chat keys like THX, SRY, WTF and BLUE FLAG.
Same setup, different message: "GoodLuck" on the TIMER, everything glowing red.
Same setup, different message: "GoodLuck" on the TIMER, everything glowing red.
SIGNAL mounted on a monitor: spotter bars left and right, TIMER and FLAG on top ("bESt LAP" plus an arrow), a second FLAG panel below.
SIGNAL mounted on a monitor: spotter bars left and right, TIMER and FLAG on top ("bESt LAP" plus an arrow), a second FLAG panel below.
The three PUEX SIM SIGNAL modules: SPOTTER with 50 RGB LEDs (25 per side), FLAG with an 8×8 RGB matrix and expandable to several units, TIMER as a numeric display for lap time, position and status. Three devices, one port, daisy-chained.
The three PUEX SIM SIGNAL modules: SPOTTER with 50 RGB LEDs (25 per side), FLAG with an 8×8 RGB matrix and expandable to several units, TIMER as a numeric display for lap time, position and status. Three devices, one port, daisy-chained.
The spotter bars in all three housing colours: Satin Orange, Matte Black and Deep Blue, next to the SIGNAL controller.
The spotter bars in all three housing colours: Satin Orange, Matte Black and Deep Blue, next to the SIGNAL controller.
"How many USB ports do you need?" PUEX SIM's answer: one. The SIGNAL controller links TIMER (lap time, position), SPOTTER (spotter alerts, brake indication) and FLAG (flags, warnings, pit info). Aluminium housing, three colours, works with SimHub / DNR.
"How many USB ports do you need?" PUEX SIM's answer: one. The SIGNAL controller links TIMER (lap time, position), SPOTTER (spotter alerts, brake indication) and FLAG (flags, warnings, pit info). Aluminium housing, three colours, works with SimHub / DNR.
PUEX SIM SIGNAL in the box: two spotter light bars, two FLAG panels, a TIMER display and the controller (TIMER, SPOT, FLAG, EXTRA PWR, PC) that runs everything over one USB port.
PUEX SIM SIGNAL in the box: two spotter light bars, two FLAG panels, a TIMER display and the controller (TIMER, SPOT, FLAG, EXTRA PWR, PC) that runs everything over one USB port.
The Mission Sim wheel at the maker's own stand: VPG (vpgsim.co.uk), with colourful illuminated buttons and rotary switches on a display stand.
The Mission Sim wheel at the maker's own stand: VPG (vpgsim.co.uk), with colourful illuminated buttons and rotary switches on a display stand.
Good morning from day 2: first stop VPG, powered by Build4Performance.
Good morning from day 2: first stop VPG, powered by Build4Performance.
Day 2 – the Build4Performance (B4P) motion simulator: a tubular-frame cockpit on a motion platform with actuators at the corners, a carbon bucket seat and triple screens, here running a Porsche in iRacing.
Day 2 – the Build4Performance (B4P) motion simulator: a tubular-frame cockpit on a motion platform with actuators at the corners, a carbon bucket seat and triple screens, here running a Porsche in iRacing.
Next stand: MTSIM, together with D-BOX and Star Citizen.
Next stand: MTSIM, together with D-BOX and Star Citizen.
Not just racing: at MTSIM a visitor flies a space battle in Star Citizen – with a flight stick, throttle and a D-BOX motion seat.
Not just racing: at MTSIM a visitor flies a space battle in Star Citizen – with a flight stick, throttle and a D-BOX motion seat.
What a complete Asetek setup costs: 2-in-1 cockpit €299, seat slider €39, monitor mount €49, floor mat €49, Forte DD18 €949, Forte Formula Pro wheel €659, LMP handles €89, Forte load cell pedals €479, Forte sport seat €259 – €2,871 in total. With the expo code FRANKFURT20 (until 18 October) that is 20% less.
What a complete Asetek setup costs: 2-in-1 cockpit €299, seat slider €39, monitor mount €49, floor mat €49, Forte DD18 €949, Forte Formula Pro wheel €659, LMP handles €89, Forte load cell pedals €479, Forte sport seat €259 – €2,871 in total. With the expo code FRANKFURT20 (until 18 October) that is 20% less.
The top of the range at Asetek: the Invicta Formula steering wheel in forged carbon, with display, shift lights and illuminated rotary switches for ABS, TC and deploy – built to order, from €1,299 (incl. German VAT).
The top of the range at Asetek: the Invicta Formula steering wheel in forged carbon, with display, shift lights and illuminated rotary switches for ABS, TC and deploy – built to order, from €1,299 (incl. German VAT).
Asetek Forte Formula Pro button box: display, shift lights and illuminated rotary switches for bias, engine and brake box – €659; here with the Formula Regular handles with suede (€89), prices incl. German VAT.
Asetek Forte Formula Pro button box: display, shift lights and illuminated rotary switches for bias, engine and brake box – €659; here with the Formula Regular handles with suede (€89), prices incl. German VAT.
Asetek GT Nova steering wheel: illuminated buttons, a small display, shift lights and two 12-way rotary switches – €299 (incl. German VAT).
Asetek GT Nova steering wheel: illuminated buttons, a small display, shift lights and two 12-way rotary switches – €299 (incl. German VAT).
The same Forte Formula Pro button box (€659), here with the Formula LMP handles (€89) – a closed grip like in prototypes.
The same Forte Formula Pro button box (€659), here with the Formula LMP handles (€89) – a closed grip like in prototypes.
Asetek Racing's entry level: the Initium direct drive wheel base.
Asetek Racing's entry level: the Initium direct drive wheel base.
The Asetek Forte DD18 direct drive wheel bases, with the quick-release connector up front.
The Asetek Forte DD18 direct drive wheel bases, with the quick-release connector up front.
Asetek Racing prices: Initium DD5.5 €349, Initium DD10 €499, Forte DD18 €949, Invicta DD27 €1,399. Expo offer: 20% off all purchases with code FRANKFURT20 on asetek.com/simsports/eu, valid until 18 October, 23:59 CEST (Dual Mode Shifter, load cell handbrake and Invicta Formula Pro wheel excluded).
Asetek Racing prices: Initium DD5.5 €349, Initium DD10 €499, Forte DD18 €949, Invicta DD27 €1,399. Expo offer: 20% off all purchases with code FRANKFURT20 on asetek.com/simsports/eu, valid until 18 October, 23:59 CEST (Dual Mode Shifter, load cell handbrake and Invicta Formula Pro wheel excluded).
VPG's Mission Sim formula wheel at SimRaceShop: large display with relative and fuel data, ring of shift lights, illuminated rotary switches for mode, strategy, drive and brake, and coloured encoders for LONG and LAT.
VPG's Mission Sim formula wheel at SimRaceShop: large display with relative and fuel data, ring of shift lights, illuminated rotary switches for mode, strategy, drive and brake, and coloured encoders for LONG and LAT.
Also from SimRaceShop (SRS): the DID V_26, a compact secondary display in red for TC, ABS, brake bias, map, fuel and engine temperatures – around 150 euros.
Also from SimRaceShop (SRS): the DID V_26, a compact secondary display in red for TC, ABS, brake bias, map, fuel and engine temperatures – around 150 euros.
SRS Ultra Dash 7.8 at SimRaceShop: a wide 7.8-inch dash display with relative, sector times, fuel and car settings, plus shift and flag lights – around 350 euros (simraceshop.de).
SRS Ultra Dash 7.8 at SimRaceShop: a wide 7.8-inch dash display with relative, sector times, fuel and car settings, plus shift and flag lights – around 350 euros (simraceshop.de).
Bavarian SimTec Delta PRO SC – 'designed & manufactured in Bavaria': carbon wheel with a large dash display, illuminated buttons (DRS, OT, FCY, wiper), 12-way rotary switches for ABS and TC and orange encoder rings.
Bavarian SimTec Delta PRO SC – 'designed & manufactured in Bavaria': carbon wheel with a large dash display, illuminated buttons (DRS, OT, FCY, wiper), 12-way rotary switches for ABS and TC and orange encoder rings.
The flagship from Bavarian SimTec: the Omega Pro V2 LCI – 'designed & manufactured in Bavaria', with a large dash display, rings of colourful illuminated rotary switches and buttons for DRS, OT, MGU and radio.
The flagship from Bavarian SimTec: the Omega Pro V2 LCI – 'designed & manufactured in Bavaria', with a large dash display, rings of colourful illuminated rotary switches and buttons for DRS, OT, MGU and radio.
Bavarian SimTec formula wheel in carbon, in the style of the Delta PRO SC: large dash display, illuminated buttons for DRS, OT and brake bias steps, 12-way rotary switches for ABS and TC and two multi-function selectors.
Bavarian SimTec formula wheel in carbon, in the style of the Delta PRO SC: large dash display, illuminated buttons for DRS, OT and brake bias steps, 12-way rotary switches for ABS and TC and two multi-function selectors.
Another Bavarian SimTec formula wheel, this one without a display: a row of shift lights, illuminated buttons in pink and yellow (P2P, radio, drink, pit) and 12-way rotary switches for ABS and TC.
Another Bavarian SimTec formula wheel, this one without a display: a row of shift lights, illuminated buttons in pink and yellow (P2P, radio, drink, pit) and 12-way rotary switches for ABS and TC.
The Bavarian SimTec Control Center: 20 freely labelled, backlit keys – from engine start and fuel presets to 'Good Race!' and 'Mein Gott, muss das sein?!' – plus two rotary encoders.
The Bavarian SimTec Control Center: 20 freely labelled, backlit keys – from engine start and fuel presets to 'Good Race!' and 'Mein Gott, muss das sein?!' – plus two rotary encoders.
Bavarian SimTec DDU5 with beacon lights: a dash display with times, delta, fuel calculator and weather, shift lights around the edge and two LED bars on the sides.
Bavarian SimTec DDU5 with beacon lights: a dash display with times, delta, fuel calculator and weather, shift lights around the edge and two LED bars on the sides.
Small but handy, also from Bavarian SimTec: a phone holder with wireless fast charging for the rig.
Small but handy, also from Bavarian SimTec: a phone holder with wireless fast charging for the rig.
A first look at Fanatec's 'Project Obsidian': this wheel is still a prototype and not yet available – here with a large display and four illuminated rotary switches.
A first look at Fanatec's 'Project Obsidian': this wheel is still a prototype and not yet available – here with a large display and four illuminated rotary switches.
The planned specs of Project Obsidian: 5-inch high-resolution colour LCD (1280 x 720), display, RevLEDs and illuminated 12-way rotary switches under a single piece of glass, SimHub compatible via USB or Wi-Fi, planned for 2027.
The planned specs of Project Obsidian: 5-inch high-resolution colour LCD (1280 x 720), display, RevLEDs and illuminated 12-way rotary switches under a single piece of glass, SimHub compatible via USB or Wi-Fi, planned for 2027.
Fanatec ClubSport Formula V3 Oracle Red Bull Racing: officially licensed, inspired by the RB22 livery, forged carbon finish including the Podium Advanced Paddle Module, celebrating 22 years of Red Bull Racing – available from November 2026.
Fanatec ClubSport Formula V3 Oracle Red Bull Racing: officially licensed, inspired by the RB22 livery, forged carbon finish including the Podium Advanced Paddle Module, celebrating 22 years of Red Bull Racing – available from November 2026.
The start number gives it away: #33 in the GT4 Winter Series (SRO licensed series, powered by Gedlich Racing).
The start number gives it away: #33 in the GT4 Winter Series (SRO licensed series, powered by Gedlich Racing).
A real race car on the Maxmore stand: the #33 Porsche of W&S Motorsport in green Maxmore Technology Group livery, raced in the GT4 Winter Series.
A real race car on the Maxmore stand: the #33 Porsche of W&S Motorsport in green Maxmore Technology Group livery, raced in the GT4 Winter Series.
Even more detailed: a whole car as a dense cloud of physics nodes – the basis for BeamNG's realistic crash and deformation behaviour.
Even more detailed: a whole car as a dense cloud of physics nodes – the basis for BeamNG's realistic crash and deformation behaviour.
A look at how BeamNG.drive works: the truck is shown as its soft-body physics model – a mesh of nodes and beams that simulates every deformation.
A look at how BeamNG.drive works: the truck is shown as its soft-body physics model – a mesh of nodes and beams that simulates every deformation.
On the main stage of the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt (fuelled by D-BOX): a talk round about BeamNG.drive, with an off-road buggy and its see-through chassis on the big screen.
On the main stage of the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt (fuelled by D-BOX): a talk round about BeamNG.drive, with an off-road buggy and its see-through chassis on the big screen.
Expo prices at Simucube: 10% off orders above €1,000 (code SRE10), 15% above €2,000 (SRE15), 20% above €3,500 (SRE20) – enter the code at checkout on simucube.com.
Expo prices at Simucube: 10% off orders above €1,000 (code SRE10), 15% above €2,000 (SRE15), 20% above €3,500 (SRE20) – enter the code at checkout on simucube.com.
New from Simucube: the Co-Pedal – 'a clutch, but also a throttle. A next-gen passive pedal.'
New from Simucube: the Co-Pedal – 'a clutch, but also a throttle. A next-gen passive pedal.'
Simucube pedals up close: the pedal arm drives a compact actuator unit with a large Simucube-branded housing.
Simucube pedals up close: the pedal arm drives a compact actuator unit with a large Simucube-branded housing.
Simucube direct drive wheel bases, including the Simucube 3 Sport: SPM direct drive motor, 15 Nm maximum torque, Simucube Link connection. Available on the stand at the SimRaceShop booth.
Simucube direct drive wheel bases, including the Simucube 3 Sport: SPM direct drive motor, 15 Nm maximum torque, Simucube Link connection. Available on the stand at the SimRaceShop booth.
Simucube accessories under glass: mounting bracket, quick release and hub adapters, including an adapter for 70 mm and 50.8 mm wheels.
Simucube accessories under glass: mounting bracket, quick release and hub adapters, including an adapter for 70 mm and 50.8 mm wheels.
In Mercedes-AMG Petronas look: the HAVN HS 420 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Edition with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, XFX Mercury RX 9070 XT OC 16 GB, ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi, 32 GB V-Color Manta XSky RGB DDR5-6000, 1 TB Crucial E100, Alpenföhn Matterhorn 2 Aurora Max, Kolink Regulator 850 W and eight Jonsbo ZA 140 mm ARGB fans.
In Mercedes-AMG Petronas look: the HAVN HS 420 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Edition with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, XFX Mercury RX 9070 XT OC 16 GB, ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi, 32 GB V-Color Manta XSky RGB DDR5-6000, 1 TB Crucial E100, Alpenföhn Matterhorn 2 Aurora Max, Kolink Regulator 850 W and eight Jonsbo ZA 140 mm ARGB fans.
Purple Race Labs 2 Pedal Set at Caseking: load cells in throttle and brake, CNC-machined 6061 aluminium on a 304L stainless steel base, up to 150 kg brake force, throttle adjustable from 2.8 to 12.2 kg, adjustable height, tilt, position, travel and preload, 16-bit controller, USB plug & play, made in the Netherlands.
Purple Race Labs 2 Pedal Set at Caseking: load cells in throttle and brake, CNC-machined 6061 aluminium on a 304L stainless steel base, up to 150 kg brake force, throttle adjustable from 2.8 to 12.2 kg, adjustable height, tilt, position, travel and preload, 16-bit controller, USB plug & play, made in the Netherlands.
At the Caseking stand (Pro/Gamers Group): a Phanteks gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, built in the Phanteks EX5 Plus with a display in the side panel.
At the Caseking stand (Pro/Gamers Group): a Phanteks gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, built in the Phanteks EX5 Plus with a display in the side panel.
The spec sheet: Phanteks EX5 Plus midi tower, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ZOTAC RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16 GB, ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi, 32 GB G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000, 2 TB Crucial E100 NVMe, Phanteks S25 360 ARGB AiO and Phanteks AMP GH 850 W PSU.
The spec sheet: Phanteks EX5 Plus midi tower, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ZOTAC RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16 GB, ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi, 32 GB G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000, 2 TB Crucial E100 NVMe, Phanteks S25 360 ARGB AiO and Phanteks AMP GH 850 W PSU.
Also at Caseking: the MOZA Racing KS Pro – 300 mm butterfly wheel, 2.99-inch display (780 x 248 px), five rotary switches (4x 12-way, 1x 8-way), four thumb encoders and two funky switches, magnetic forged-carbon shift paddles, two analogue clutch paddles, RGB shift lights and six flag LEDs.
Also at Caseking: the MOZA Racing KS Pro – 300 mm butterfly wheel, 2.99-inch display (780 x 248 px), five rotary switches (4x 12-way, 1x 8-way), four thumb encoders and two funky switches, magnetic forged-carbon shift paddles, two analogue clutch paddles, RGB shift lights and six flag LEDs.
Next stand: Gomez Sim Industries (GSI) – 'Beautifully Designed'.
Next stand: Gomez Sim Industries (GSI) – 'Beautifully Designed'.
GSI Hyper P1: a formula wheel with a ring of shift lights, sector times on the display and blue-lit rotary switches.
GSI Hyper P1: a formula wheel with a ring of shift lights, sector times on the display and blue-lit rotary switches.
GSI Artemis: three large rotary selectors with illuminated ring labels (BIAS, MAP, FUEL, ERS, DIFF …) and a VCMPRO USB-C screen.
GSI Artemis: three large rotary selectors with illuminated ring labels (BIAS, MAP, FUEL, ERS, DIFF …) and a VCMPRO USB-C screen.
GSI GT MAX32: a round GT wheel with carbon rim and red top marker, a dash screen showing fuel, delta, temperatures and lap data, and illuminated rotary switches for bias, TC1 and TC2.
GSI GT MAX32: a round GT wheel with carbon rim and red top marker, a dash screen showing fuel, delta, temperatures and lap data, and illuminated rotary switches for bias, TC1 and TC2.
Heusinkveld Ultimate+ Black: 3-pedal set with a firm brake pedal (19 mm hard elastomer) on the Ultimate+ baseplate – €1,303 excl. VAT.
Heusinkveld Ultimate+ Black: 3-pedal set with a firm brake pedal (19 mm hard elastomer) on the Ultimate+ baseplate – €1,303 excl. VAT.
Heusinkveld One steering wheel: about 270 mm at the hand position, integrated 50.8 mm threaded hub (optional adapter to 70 mm for €34 excl. VAT). Price €349 excl. VAT.
Heusinkveld One steering wheel: about 270 mm at the hand position, integrated 50.8 mm threaded hub (optional adapter to 70 mm for €34 excl. VAT). Price €349 excl. VAT.
Coming soon from Heusinkveld: the One SC (functional prototype) – plug & play with Simucube 3, 4.3-inch touchscreen, 12 RGB backlit buttons, 11 RGB RPM LEDs and just 1,050 g.
Coming soon from Heusinkveld: the One SC (functional prototype) – plug & play with Simucube 3, 4.3-inch touchscreen, 12 RGB backlit buttons, 11 RGB RPM LEDs and just 1,050 g.
New from Heusinkveld: the DisplayDash – a large display with relative, gear, fuel and controls for volume, wipers and fan, plus 16 rotary encoders with coloured backlighting and five buttons.
New from Heusinkveld: the DisplayDash – a large display with relative, gear, fuel and controls for volume, wipers and fan, plus 16 rotary encoders with coloured backlighting and five buttons.
Heusinkveld DisplayDash: 389 euros, mount 59 euros. First batch, limited stock – buy now and get a limited edition cap.
Heusinkveld DisplayDash: 389 euros, mount 59 euros. First batch, limited stock – buy now and get a limited edition cap.
Picked up at the show: 2Tenths, a free sim racing telemetry app for iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Le Mans Ultimate and F1 – with AI insights ('Tenth Sensai'), telemetry traces, 2D and 3D track map and setup comparison. app.2tenths.gg
Picked up at the show: 2Tenths, a free sim racing telemetry app for iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Le Mans Ultimate and F1 – with AI insights ('Tenth Sensai'), telemetry traces, 2D and 3D track map and setup comparison. app.2tenths.gg
Next stand: Helente – turnkey racing simulators, with Vero Motion as official motion partner. According to the Helente website there are four models: CORE from €13,000, H1 from €20,000, HX from €41,000 and HXR from €57,000 (incl. VAT).
Next stand: Helente – turnkey racing simulators, with Vero Motion as official motion partner. According to the Helente website there are four models: CORE from €13,000, H1 from €20,000, HX from €41,000 and HXR from €57,000 (incl. VAT).
A complete Helente simulator: the PC mounted on the rig, triple screens, motion actuators, and partner logos including Vero Motion and Asetek Racing on the frame.
A complete Helente simulator: the PC mounted on the rig, triple screens, motion actuators, and partner logos including Vero Motion and Asetek Racing on the frame.
The Helente rig in orange and white livery: motion actuators under the cockpit, monitor mount, keyboard tray and cup holder – everything on board.
The Helente rig in orange and white livery: motion actuators under the cockpit, monitor mount, keyboard tray and cup holder – everything on board.
Pokornyi Engineering also builds race wheels: here a formula-style wheel with a large display, colour-coded rotary switches (HYB, MAP, LED, TC, ABS) and a ring of shift lights.
Pokornyi Engineering also builds race wheels: here a formula-style wheel with a large display, colour-coded rotary switches (HYB, MAP, LED, TC, ABS) and a ring of shift lights.
Another Pokornyi Engineering wheel with butterfly grips, dash display and rotary switches for TC, MAP and brake bias.
Another Pokornyi Engineering wheel with butterfly grips, dash display and rotary switches for TC, MAP and brake bias.
From the Pokornyi Engineering assembly guide: dimensions of the TGR-H wheel with a 5-inch VoCore display.
From the Pokornyi Engineering assembly guide: dimensions of the TGR-H wheel with a 5-inch VoCore display.
Build it yourself and take it home for free: at the Pokornyi Engineering workshop visitors assemble their own MCP MultiBox – a button box with an LED matrix (here showing the gear), eight backlit buttons and a rotary knob. Slots are booked online; Saturday was already full. After the show the MCP MultiBox is now available to everyone in Pokornyi Engineering's shop. Our verdict: top!
Build it yourself and take it home for free: at the Pokornyi Engineering workshop visitors assemble their own MCP MultiBox – a button box with an LED matrix (here showing the gear), eight backlit buttons and a rotary knob. Slots are booked online; Saturday was already full. After the show the MCP MultiBox is now available to everyone in Pokornyi Engineering's shop. Our verdict: top!
The MCP MultiBox runs with the SimEngine plugin – here the start screen 'The race begins…'.
The MCP MultiBox runs with the SimEngine plugin – here the start screen 'The race begins…'.
Also by imsim: a simulator in Porsche design – white bodywork with a light bar and PORSCHE lettering at the rear, carbon seat, shown on the Porsche stand.
Also by imsim: a simulator in Porsche design – white bodywork with a light bar and PORSCHE lettering at the rear, carbon seat, shown on the Porsche stand.
Next stand: imsim.
Next stand: imsim.
The imsim TERRA in black and gold, with D-BOX actuators under the frame.
The imsim TERRA in black and gold, with D-BOX actuators under the frame.
Another imsim rig with a sweeping black frame that holds the pedals and the cockpit together.
Another imsim rig with a sweeping black frame that holds the pedals and the cockpit together.
The imsim cockpit '01' from behind: deep-sitting seat, actuators behind the seat and a large curved screen – popular with visitors judging by the queue.
The imsim cockpit '01' from behind: deep-sitting seat, actuators behind the seat and a large curved screen – popular with visitors judging by the queue.
And this is what it is for: Maxmore builds high-end sim racing hardware for other brands – tailor-made direct drive motors, steering wheels, quick-release systems and pedal sets, from prototype to series production on automated lines.
And this is what it is for: Maxmore builds high-end sim racing hardware for other brands – tailor-made direct drive motors, steering wheels, quick-release systems and pedal sets, from prototype to series production on automated lines.
A look behind the scenes: Maxmore Technology Group designs and builds custom electric motors – 'German quality meets Chinese speed and prices'.
A look behind the scenes: Maxmore Technology Group designs and builds custom electric motors – 'German quality meets Chinese speed and prices'.
Maxmore's showcase: finished motors and housings, including machined aluminium motor bodies with cooling fins.
Maxmore's showcase: finished motors and housings, including machined aluminium motor bodies with cooling fins.
What's inside a motor: stators with copper windings, rotors and laminated cores in every size – the parts a direct drive wheel base is built from.
What's inside a motor: stators with copper windings, rotors and laminated cores in every size – the parts a direct drive wheel base is built from.
A full 6DOF hexapod in a trailer: SIM – Speed in Motion (powered by VN Motion) with six 'Sim Brugge' actuators, Sparco seat and a large curved screen.
A full 6DOF hexapod in a trailer: SIM – Speed in Motion (powered by VN Motion) with six 'Sim Brugge' actuators, Sparco seat and a large curved screen.
The same rig in red and yellow: six actuators lift, tilt and turn the whole cockpit.
The same rig in red and yellow: six actuators lift, tilt and turn the whole cockpit.
SIM – Speed in Motion sells the simulators turnkey: 6DOF motion (heave, surge, sway, roll, pitch, yaw), built, configured and tested, in three versions (racing, rally, flight), single or triple screen, up to 300 kg payload and 500 mm/s actuator speed.
SIM – Speed in Motion sells the simulators turnkey: 6DOF motion (heave, surge, sway, roll, pitch, yaw), built, configured and tested, in three versions (racing, rally, flight), single or triple screen, up to 300 kg payload and 500 mm/s actuator speed.
Right Direction Motion Simulator 'Compass': infinite yaw rotation on a turntable, three actuators for heave, pitch and roll, an X-Y platform for surge and sway – a home-built project, shown to visitors on the stand.
Right Direction Motion Simulator 'Compass': infinite yaw rotation on a turntable, three actuators for heave, pitch and roll, an X-Y platform for surge and sway – a home-built project, shown to visitors on the stand.
Plenty of axes: on the round base you can see the actuators for heave, pitch and roll and the X-Y platform underneath.
Plenty of axes: on the round base you can see the actuators for heave, pitch and roll and the X-Y platform underneath.
The story behind it: Joe Veren designed and built the Compass motion simulator himself – 'born in my mind, built by my own two hands' – from the first sketches through machining, electronics and software.
The story behind it: Joe Veren designed and built the Compass motion simulator himself – 'born in my mind, built by my own two hands' – from the first sketches through machining, electronics and software.
A white Thermaltake showcase PC in purple light: Sapphire Radeon PURE graphics card, AIO with a curved display on the pump showing CPU and GPU temperatures, and fans all around.
A white Thermaltake showcase PC in purple light: Sapphire Radeon PURE graphics card, AIO with a curved display on the pump showing CPU and GPU temperatures, and fans all around.
The entry ticket at Thermaltake: the G6 Racing Bundle with a 6 Nm direct drive wheel base (16-bit), the same D-shaped 13-inch wheel with quick release and the metal 3-pedal set with Hall effect sensors as the G15 bundle. Show offer 399.90 euros (RRP 649.90).
The entry ticket at Thermaltake: the G6 Racing Bundle with a 6 Nm direct drive wheel base (16-bit), the same D-shaped 13-inch wheel with quick release and the metal 3-pedal set with Hall effect sensors as the G15 bundle. Show offer 399.90 euros (RRP 649.90).
Thermaltake XRP-L1 Loadcell Pedal Set: 200 kg precision load cell with 16-bit resolution, made in Italy, carbon fibre front plates, CNC-machined aluminium structure, throttle with self-lubricating nylon bushing and contactless Hall effect sensor. Show offer 799.90 euros (RRP 899.90).
Thermaltake XRP-L1 Loadcell Pedal Set: 200 kg precision load cell with 16-bit resolution, made in Italy, carbon fibre front plates, CNC-machined aluminium structure, throttle with self-lubricating nylon bushing and contactless Hall effect sensor. Show offer 799.90 euros (RRP 899.90).
PC cooling at Thermaltake too: the MAGCurve 360 Ultra ARGB Sync AIO with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display (2240x1080) on the pump and three TOUGHFAN EX 120 ARGB fans. Show offer 239.90 euros (RRP 349.90).
PC cooling at Thermaltake too: the MAGCurve 360 Ultra ARGB Sync AIO with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display (2240x1080) on the pump and three TOUGHFAN EX 120 ARGB fans. Show offer 239.90 euros (RRP 349.90).
Thermaltake MAGFloe 360 Ultra ARGB Sync: 3.95-inch LCD (480x480) for GIFs, videos, clock, weather and live info, three SWAFAN EX 12 ARGB fans. Show offer 189.90 euros (RRP 264.90).
Thermaltake MAGFloe 360 Ultra ARGB Sync: 3.95-inch LCD (480x480) for GIFs, videos, clock, weather and live info, three SWAFAN EX 12 ARGB fans. Show offer 189.90 euros (RRP 264.90).
Thermaltake ST360 Ultra ARGB Sync: 7-inch IPS display (1024x600) on a magnetic pump head, hoses routed out to the side for a tidy build, single-frame fans; TT RGB Plus 3.0 software with AIForge. Show offer 149.90 euros (RRP 189.90).
Thermaltake ST360 Ultra ARGB Sync: 7-inch IPS display (1024x600) on a magnetic pump head, hoses routed out to the side for a tidy build, single-frame fans; TT RGB Plus 3.0 software with AIForge. Show offer 149.90 euros (RRP 189.90).
Thermaltake G15 Racing Bundle: 15 Nm direct drive wheel base with 24-bit resolution, a D-shaped 13-inch wheel with quick release, 12 buttons, two shift paddles, clutch paddles and RPM LEDs, plus a metal 3-pedal set with Hall effect sensors and adjustable brake damping. Show offer 649.90 euros (RRP 990.90).
Thermaltake G15 Racing Bundle: 15 Nm direct drive wheel base with 24-bit resolution, a D-shaped 13-inch wheel with quick release, 12 buttons, two shift paddles, clutch paddles and RPM LEDs, plus a metal 3-pedal set with Hall effect sensors and adjustable brake damping. Show offer 649.90 euros (RRP 990.90).
Two PCs in one case: Thermaltake's CAPO X Dual System Chassis in white, here with two GeForce RTX cards, water cooling and plenty of blue lighting.
Two PCs in one case: Thermaltake's CAPO X Dual System Chassis in white, here with two GeForce RTX cards, water cooling and plenty of blue lighting.
The details on the CAPO X: a dual-system tower case for two independent M-ATX systems, seamless curved tempered glass, room for 2x 360 mm radiators and up to 13x 120 mm fans, in black and white. Show offer 169.90 euros (RRP 204.90).
The details on the CAPO X: a dual-system tower case for two independent M-ATX systems, seamless curved tempered glass, room for 2x 360 mm radiators and up to 13x 120 mm fans, in black and white. Show offer 169.90 euros (RRP 204.90).
Thermaltake's motion cockpit with tubular frame, purple lighting and a GT seat – four actuators under the frame make for plenty of movement.
Thermaltake's motion cockpit with tubular frame, purple lighting and a GT seat – four actuators under the frame make for plenty of movement.
Thermaltake XRW-G1 GT Steering Wheel: 13-inch, made in Italy, CNC-machined aluminium and carbon fibre, 5-inch touchscreen, 10 RGB buttons, 3 encoders, 2 thumb encoders and toggle switches. Show offer 1,299.90 euros (RRP 1,699.90).
Thermaltake XRW-G1 GT Steering Wheel: 13-inch, made in Italy, CNC-machined aluminium and carbon fibre, 5-inch touchscreen, 10 RGB buttons, 3 encoders, 2 thumb encoders and toggle switches. Show offer 1,299.90 euros (RRP 1,699.90).
The Thermaltake G15 direct drive wheel base up close, with a finned aluminium housing.
The Thermaltake G15 direct drive wheel base up close, with a finned aluminium housing.
A full Thermaltake setup in action: aluminium-profile rig with motion actuators under the corners, G15 wheel base and a race wheel with display – here running RaceRoom.
A full Thermaltake setup in action: aluminium-profile rig with motion actuators under the corners, G15 wheel base and a race wheel with display – here running RaceRoom.
Next stand: Thermaltake – the PC hardware maker is going big on sim racing.
Next stand: Thermaltake – the PC hardware maker is going big on sim racing.
A really nice, high-quality button box from Bavarian SimTec: 20 backlit keys – from pit-wall voice and car settings to dash pages – plus two rotary encoders for volume, brightness, delta and fuel. Price on the stand: around 300 euros.
A really nice, high-quality button box from Bavarian SimTec: 20 backlit keys – from pit-wall voice and car settings to dash pages – plus two rotary encoders for volume, brightness, delta and fuel. Price on the stand: around 300 euros.
A rare look inside: Simagic shows a direct drive wheel base cut open – rotor, copper windings, bearings and the control board behind them.
A rare look inside: Simagic shows a direct drive wheel base cut open – rotor, copper windings, bearings and the control board behind them.
Overlays by GO Setups (GO Fast) on the SIMULTRACK stand: a big BRAKE prompt, live delta to a reference lap, a corner analysis with throttle and brake traces, and the car's settings at a glance.
Overlays by GO Setups (GO Fast) on the SIMULTRACK stand: a big BRAKE prompt, live delta to a reference lap, a corner analysis with throttle and brake traces, and the car's settings at a glance.
Also on the SIMULTRACK stand: a motion rig where four actuators with red-trimmed housings move the whole cockpit while a visitor takes a test drive.
Also on the SIMULTRACK stand: a motion rig where four actuators with red-trimmed housings move the whole cockpit while a visitor takes a test drive.
The SU-GT2 in person: a black aluminium cockpit with a large curved monitor, wheel base and pedals – and almost no cables in sight.
The SU-GT2 in person: a black aluminium cockpit with a large curved monitor, wheel base and pedals – and almost no cables in sight.
Brand new at the show: the SU-GT2 rig from SIMULTRACK – pedals and wheel base adjustable to fit, a driving position modelled on race cars, and cable channels built into the aluminium profiles.
Brand new at the show: the SU-GT2 rig from SIMULTRACK – pedals and wheel base adjustable to fit, a driving position modelled on race cars, and cable channels built into the aluminium profiles.
The matching Wolf Racing bucket seat in black suede-look fabric, with embroidered logos and a headrest cushion.
The matching Wolf Racing bucket seat in black suede-look fabric, with embroidered logos and a headrest cushion.
A look under the skin at Wolf Racing: a red rig frame with an electric linear actuator mounted below the seat plate.
A look under the skin at Wolf Racing: a red rig frame with an electric linear actuator mounted below the seat plate.
And one more from Wolf Racing: the rig in red and black, here with a wide triple-monitor bar on top.
And one more from Wolf Racing: the rig in red and black, here with a wide triple-monitor bar on top.
The eye-catcher in blue: the Wolf Racing rig with black plates, wheel-base mount up front and a matching floor mat.
The eye-catcher in blue: the Wolf Racing rig with black plates, wheel-base mount up front and a matching floor mat.
Wolf Racing aluminium-profile rig in black: adjustable seat and pedal plates with WOLF lettering and a top bar for the screen mount.
Wolf Racing aluminium-profile rig in black: adjustable seat and pedal plates with WOLF lettering and a top bar for the screen mount.
Wolf Racing in detail: a mount with a VESA-style plate, clamped to the aluminium profile and adjusted with star knobs – no tools needed.
Wolf Racing in detail: a mount with a VESA-style plate, clamped to the aluminium profile and adjusted with star knobs – no tools needed.
Next stop: Wolf Racing – and the rigs on this stand are really good-looking.
Next stop: Wolf Racing – and the rigs on this stand are really good-looking.
Assetto Corsa EVO shows its new open world on a big LED wall – complete with a deer crossing the forest road.
Assetto Corsa EVO shows its new open world on a big LED wall – complete with a deer crossing the forest road.
Also in the new Assetto Corsa EVO open world: a Mercedes-AMG GT on a country road through the hills.
Also in the new Assetto Corsa EVO open world: a Mercedes-AMG GT on a country road through the hills.
Eye-catcher on the HOS stand: a white tubular-frame cockpit with KYOSO lettering, D-BOX motion, a large curved screen and pedals with orange accents.
Eye-catcher on the HOS stand: a white tubular-frame cockpit with KYOSO lettering, D-BOX motion, a large curved screen and pedals with orange accents.
Home of Sim Racing (HOS) shows its whole range on the stand: Virtual Racing Lounge, Lounge Control, Virtual Racing Store and Manufaktur.
Home of Sim Racing (HOS) shows its whole range on the stand: Virtual Racing Lounge, Lounge Control, Virtual Racing Store and Manufaktur.