Highlights from ADAC SimRacing Expo 2024

The last of the boxes are sorted, and our coffee consumption is back to normal, so it's time for a short recap. The SimRacing Expo 2024 was a fantastic event for the entire Fanatec team! It was great to meet so many new sim racing enthusiasts and reconnect with familiar faces from our incredible community, including friends from other brands who brought their own amazing setups to the event. It is fantastic to see our industry growing at such a fast pace. Our booth was buzzing with energy from start to finish – thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared your passion for sim racing, especially from those who expressed excitement to see us back stronger than ever. Your loyalty and enthusiasm mean the world to us!

Thank You to Our Partners

A special shoutout goes to Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing for their invaluable help with our booth. We know many enthusiasts were excited to meet two world champions Sebastian Job and Frederik Rasmussen. Another huge thank you goes out to Kunos Simulazioni for helping to create the "streaming room" – a space for content creators to dive into Assetto Corsa EVO on a fully loaded rig using a high-end CORSAIR PC and Elgato streaming equipment to experience the sim for the first time away from the busy crowds.

Exciting Product Reveals

• SimRacing Expo 2024 was also the perfect occasion to unveil some of the new and upcoming products we’re bringing to the Fanatec lineup. Here’s what we showcased:
• CSL Elite Steering Wheel Porsche Vision GT: a replica of the unique wheel from the Porsche Vision GT concept car. This was a crowd favourite, and we can’t wait to tell you more about it!
• Red Bull Limited Edition Formula Wheel: Launching soon, this limited-edition wheel features the iconic colours of Oracle Red Bull Racing, giving fans an official way to enhance their sim racing setup.
• ClubSport Handbrake V2: Our brand-new handbrake is incredibly robust and packed with adjustability, delivering the precise control you need for drifting or rally. Also coming soon!
• CSL Cockpit Accessories: In November we will launch several more accessories for the CSL Cockpit, including a freestanding monitor stand, keyboard holder, seat sliders, and a convenient PC/console shelf.
• ClubSport GT Cockpit: Shown very close to its final production appearance, the new ClubSport GT Cockpit was another highlight. This sturdy and highly adjustable rig will be available in black or white.
• Fanatec (PC/Mobile App): All-new software that combines the Fanatec Driver, FanaLab, and Mobile App into one. Beta starts soon, keep an eye out on the forum!

 Podium Steering Wheel Bentley GT3: Finally Here

One of the biggest highlights was being able to launch the long-awaited Podium Steering Wheel Bentley GT3 at the start of the Expo. The journey to bring this product to market has been challenging but immensely rewarding. First introduced in 2021 during the Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak car’s run at the 99th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, it has since undergone three years of product development, testing and refinement to become the pinnacle wheel in the Fanatec range.

Built to handle the world’s most notorious hill climb course, this product seamlessly blends rugged durability and luxury. Bringing real-world racing technology into the hands of sim racers is a unique challenge, and this product stands as a testament to the passion and perseverance of our team. It was worth the wait!