There are a lot of articles and video resources available for sim racing. Here are some of our favorites.

Articles

• The Best Sim Racing Cockpits: Our 2024 Buyer’s Guide
• iRacing’s Meter Box
• The Vortex of Danger is Your Fault
• Supplemental: The Vortex of Danger is Your Fault
• Let’s Do Some Math
• How to Carry On Your Race
• Good PCA Sim Racing Etiquette
• Sim Racing Reflections at the Rolex 24
• Correct iRacing Base Design Pattern and Its Importance
• iRacing Connection Type & Maximum Cars

By Doug Atkinson, Lone Star Region
Updated April 10, 2024

Hardware Spring 2024

Reader’s Note  This page is in the process of being updated, here are my current thoughts on hardware components. The rest of the page will be updated soon as I can block some time.

Suggestions:

• If you plan to use the machine primarily for gaming and not productivity, go with the 7800X3D.
• If you do video editing, 3D modeling, or heavy spreadsheet work, go with Intel. But go 14700k.
• DDR5 6000 with CAS 30 in 32 GB (2 x 16 NOT 4 x 8).
• Video cards: Do not purchase any card
  

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Join the Fun!

One of Porsche Club of America’s recent member features is computer-based PC sim racing. Enjoy the racing competition from your home during the winter months! PCA Sim Racing is free to all registered PCA members.

• What is PCA Sim Racing?
• How to Proceed Step-by-Step
• Joining Discord
• Sim Racing Equipment
• Join PCA Sim Racing
• Onboarding
• Leagues
• Reference

PCA Sim Racing is a Family Affair!

Jonathan Shum and son Jacob Shum from Carolinas Region set up for a PCA Sim Racing event.

PCA Sim Racing is free to join for all active PCA Members and Associate Members who are at least 18 years old. We have several drivers who are well into their 70s, so don’t think you can’t race with us and have fun!

Step 1

Join our Discord server to discuss events and activities. How to join our Discord server is here. Most of our day-to-day discussions are located on the social media platform Discord. If you are having a problem getting connected to Discord, contact simracing@pca.org.

Step 2

Determine if you already have computer resources that will work, or if