The weather outside may be frightful (in some parts of the country anyway), but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your racing fix – with online sim-racing continuing to grow in popularity and realism. The SCCA Foundation has an amazing opportunity for you to get into sim-racing or upgrade your existing equipment in a serious way, while also contributing to the terrific programs funded by the SCCA Foundation.
The SCCA Foundation has announced its Winter Sweepstakes fundraiser featuring a “dream ultimate racing simulator” from Ricmotech. With a value of $15,000, this sim-racing package includes everything you need and all the features you dream of having on your ultimate sim rig.
“The winter months for many brings a break in the real-life racing action, but the sim-racing season heats up to afford an opportunity for drivers and enthusiasts to stay sharp during the off-season,” noted SCCA Foundation Chairman Jeff Jacobs. “We are excited to work with the top simulator builder in Ricmotech to offer our donors the opportunity to win their dream sim racing setup.”
The sweepstakes entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on March 2, 2024, with the winner drawn on March 9, 2024.
Inside the Ricmotech
The basis of this dream simulator package is the APX-Extreme chassis. From its inception, the chassis was designed to have the correct GT racing position. Instead of the "bus driver" position common to most other simulator chassis on the market, Ricmotech has taken careful measurements of real-world race cars and developed a sleek design while staying true to reality. This package includes the upgraded triple monitor frame to accommodate displays up to 43 inches in size. The winner must supply your own displays.
The professional driving simulator package includes a fixed-back bucket seat for the most authentic look and fit. Taking the realism to even higher levels is the included SlipSense System and AP-Xtreme gSense Active Restraints. The SlipSense motion upgrade is the next evolution in personal motion racing simulators which allows the driver to intuitively feel the slip-angle of the rear tires. Then, using a racing-style seat belt harness, gSense grabs hold of the driver's body and applies pressure drawing the body back during acceleration, laterally during cornering and releasing the body forward during braking.
“I had the opportunity to test one of these simulators while visiting Ricmotech’s shop in Miami,” explained Jacobs. “These aren’t systems that awkwardly throw you around; rather, they are subtle motion systems that not only immerse you in the driving experience but actually enhance your ability to detect and respond to what the car is doing on the virtual track.”
This package integrates a professional grade direct-drive steering system for incredible smoothness and precise control. This wheel base has a whopping 16Nm of peak torque combined with the lightest internal rotating assembly, enabling the driver to feel even the tiniest of details. The pedals are professional grade RealGear GTpro3 Tilton pedals. The GTpro3 pedals have a full hydraulic brake with a setting from 10 to 300 pounds of force, a clutch pedal with real pressure plate sensation, and an ultra-sensitive throttle pedal.
This prize package includes an in-house built PC specifically designed for sim racing. The design has been tested to perform exceptionally well with iRacing and other popular sim-racing software. The PC comes with all the needed drivers and software for running the provided hardware and iRacing is pre-installed and configured.
About SCCA Foundation
A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, SCCA Foundation’s mission is to support the Sports Car Club of America® by providing inclusive opportunities for motorsports competition, safety, education, and historical preservation.
Proceeds from this sweepstakes support the SCCA Foundation’s participation in the Tire Rack Street Survival program, which offers life-saving advanced training for teen drivers. Proceeds will also grow the SCCA Foundation’s SCCA Women on Track program, empowering women in motorsports, and it will also support opportunities for American veterans to engage in motorsports activities through SCCA events. The Foundation preserves the history of American Motorsports through the SCCA Archives housed at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen, NY.
Learn more about the SCCA Foundation by visiting its website.
