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You’ve made the life changing decision to start Sim Racing. Now you are asking yourself, “How do I start Sim Racing?” You are not alone in asking yourself this. Racing into this hobby can seem intimidating and overwhelming, but Ready Set Sim and our community are here to make it easy. In this guide, we’ll break down the first 3 key steps you'll need to make to start Sim Racing.
3 min read · Jul 2026
Deciding what Sim racing equipment you need for your rig can seem overwhelming, especially with terms like “newton meters”, “load cell” and “range of motion”. We’ll break down the essential equipment in a Sim Rig by starting with the minimum requirements and build up to a full setup. We’ll also break down some of the key terms you’ll need to know and what they mean.
4 min read · Jul 2026
A complete guide to sim racing pedals: potentiometer, load cell, hydraulic, and active - with budget-tier picks from Moza, Fanatec, Heusinkveld, and more.
8 min read · Jun 2026
What iRating really measures, where it came from, and what actually moves the number when you're trying to climb in iRacing.
5 min read · Jun 2026