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Next Level Racing’s F-GT cockpit ($499) is beyond capable: the carbon steel frame allows you to adjust the seat from a dropped, formula-style position to a raised GT-style one and the mounts for the pedals and wheel are infinitely adjustable to accommodate drivers of any height - even my lanky 6’2” frame - and are pre-drilled so you can easily bolt on Thrustmaster, Logitech, Fanatec, or Simexperience wheels and pedals. (To boot, neither of those sums include tax and shipping.) But while the basic foundational considerations for your setup are generally universal, you can absolutely spend less.įirst, you’ll need a sturdy chassis upon which to bolt the seat, wheel, and pedal components. I tested two loaned setups, with the less expensive option ringing the register at $3,297 and the costlier iteration clocking in around $4,546. To be upfront, a solid racing simulator isn’t exactly cheap, either. So what’s an aspiring hot shoe to do that won’t drain a bank account? Get a racing sim and go iRacing. Even track-spec rental cars start in the hundreds of dollars per day, and leap into the thousands for anything halfway decent.

Participation in a “budget” spec-series, such as the Mazda MX-5 Cup, can set you back more than $200,000 for 12 races. It’s an extremely costly sport, and a blindingly expensive hobby. The best way to make a little money in racing, as the adage goes, is to start with a lot. Great Motorcycle Jackets Made for Summer Riding

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