Speed Works and Racing Sims confirm exciting partnership for season ahead
One of the most advanced and realistic driving simulators in the world is to be installed at Pukekohe Park for up and
coming Kiwi racers to hone their skills and it's all New Zealand made.
Race series promoter Speed Works Events and Christchurch-based Racing Sims have launched a partnership that will see one
of the Racing Sim Pro simulators installed at the iconic track, and another will tour the country this coming season as
part of the Speed Works Events MotorSport NZ Championship series.
Series drivers from any race category will be able to experience the state of the art virtual reality set-up. On
Thursdays and Fridays at each race venue the simulator will only be available to drivers aiming to learn or refine their
lines around the track and on Saturday and Sundays there will also be limited access to the public.
"The initial plan is to get a top line driver to set a time on Friday and then allow the public to sample the system and
try to beat that time," explained Speed Works’ Geoff Short. "It’s not really a game but more of a virtual reality
experience of what fans are actually watching on the circuit that weekend. It will be a unique experience for them
normally reserved for the professionals.
“The same corners, the same g-forces, the same bumps and the same lines. There's nothing like this been done before at a
race meeting in New Zealand using technology this advanced, and we are very excited about it."
The Racing Sims machine not only uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver its virtual racing experience but also
utilises hardware like a Tilton 600 pedal box operated - exactly like it would be on a racing car - by a hydraulic fluid
reservoir. A Quaife gear shifter, G-Force seat, an F1 steering system and the very latest virtual reality hardware all
combine to make the New Zealand designed and manufactured set-up one of the finest in the world.
The iRacing operating system the simulator uses is well known to amateur, professional and e-sports racers alike and
Racing Sims engineers have also integrated the New Zealand tracks into their set up. Pukekohe, Hampton Downs, Manfeild,
Ruapuna, Levels, Highlands, Teretonga and Taupo - and most of the circuit configurations they include - are available to
drive. It's the same with the cars available to the user. Over 300 are available to select, including cars used in New
Zealand in domestic championships.
Picture 1 - Pukekohe, Hampton Downs, Manfeild, Ruapuna, Levels, Highlands, Teretonga and Taupo - and most of the circuit
configurations they include - are available to drive. Picture - Supplied
Picture 2 - A Quaife gear shifter, Tilton pedal box, G-Force seat, an F1 steering system and the very latest virtual
reality hardware all combine to make the New Zealand designed and manufactured set-up one of the finest in the world.
Picture - Supplied
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