#4 VPG Sim: Creating Racing Car Steering Wheels for Simulations

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The SimRacing Expo Podcast

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The SimRacing Expo Podcast takes you deep into the world of virtual motorsport. Host Luke Crane talk to top sim racers, hardware innovators, and industry insiders. Guests include F1 Driver Gabi Bortoleto, F1 Esports champion Jarno Opmeer, custom gear makers, and sim racing pioneers. Topics range from high-end hardware and major events to community-driven projects. Perfect for anyone passionate about sim racing, on and off the track. Tune in now and stay on the pulse of the sim racing scene!

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#4 VPG Sim: Creating Racing Car Steering Wheels for Simulations

The SimRacing Expo Podcast

32 minutes 22 seconds

8 months ago

#4 VPG Sim: Creating Racing Car Steering Wheels for Simulations

Just like a horse, the Ford Mustang GT3 needs reins!
Welcome to the fourth episode of our podcast!

Today, we have a very special guest for you:

Manny "Emanuele" Gerbino, the director of VPG Sim. Together with Luke Crane and Danny Giusa, we dive deep into his SimRacing journey and discuss the exciting development of VPG Sim.

We start with a quick recap of previous episodes and take a look at Chris Lulham’s experiences in real GT3 racing—a fascinating insight into how SimRacing eases the transition to the real racing world. Then, we dive straight into the latest updates in iRacing that are currently keeping the community buzzing.

Next, we welcome Manny, who shares how his passion for SimRacing began and how he and his teammates built their first custom steering wheel. He also explains the subtle differences in the quality of shifter switches.

One of the most exciting stories: the background behind VPG Sim’s first major partnership with Ford!

The creation of the VPG Sim Mustang GT3 steering wheel.

And what exactly makes a great steering wheel? That’s exactly what we discuss with Manny before we dive into his personal motorsport journey and talk about the future of VPG Sim. We also touch on the challenges and changes in the industry following the Covid pandemic.

To wrap things up, Manny shares some personal insights: his top three favorite tracks and cars in SimRacing.

And of course, we look ahead at what VPG Sim has planned for the SimRacing Expo 2025—get ready for some exciting announcements!