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After seven long years with my Thrustmaster T300RS wheelbase, the upgrade to a direct drive base was finally on the cards. With just over a month of experience with the base, here is everything I have learnt while upgrading my entire setup. To begin with, I took advantage of Fanatec's Black...

Estoril has been reworked since last hosting the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1996, arguably not improving its layout. A recent visit to the track has changed Yannik's opinion on the track, however. The Portuguese Grand Prix has had an on-off relationship with Formula One throughout its history...

What used to be quite a frequent sight has seen a drought over the past 20 years - dedicated IndyCar games. It's not just because of this that Yannik thinks it is about time for a new one. Ah, IndyCar - probably the open-wheel racing series with the wildest history out there. Once almost on par...

As part of its current sportscar push, Automobilista 2 promises to expand its historic Le Mans content list. Navigating licensing complexities, OverTake Editor Angus has an idea to reach this goal. From FIA World Endurance Championship calendar opinions to guides for improving immersion in...

Our own Luca was racing in an iRacing championship, and during the penultimate round, he was accused of not relinquishing to a pro driver. This got him wondering about how car and driver categorisations should be implemented in racing. I have been competing in a league on iRacing called the...

After an exciting Italian Grand Prix, OverTake editor Angus has come to the conclusion that its result shows a sad truth about the sport, a truth sim racing can overcome. Here is what he means. If you do not get emotional at a Ferrari win at home in front of the Tifosi, are you a real Formula...

After a weekend of trials and tribulations, OverTake writer Angus has found some remarkable similarities between sim racing and real life car ownership that stretch beyond three pedals and a wheel. Okay, let's kick this off right away and explain that title. No, I am not calling the sim racing...

After recently purchasing a set of Thrustmaster T-LCM pedals, Angus is learning to adapt to the new load cell tech. Here is his story so far and how he's getting on. Image credit: Angus Martin Before anything else, the first sim racing hardware upgrade must be pedals. At least that is what...

Once a staple in the gaming industry, demos have almost completely vanished. Two recent examples show that that is a big shame, as Yannik thinks. Beta and Early Access - two terms that are closely associated with modern gaming. The former is usually restricted to a relatively small pool of...

In the past few weeks, I have been lucky enough to travel to two iconic venues in motorsport, Laguna Seca and Monaco. Here is what it is like visiting such brilliant circuits as a sim racer, and the little things you don't expect. Those familiar with the OverTake name over the past year and a...

In this latest column, join me on my first foray into iRacing's new wet weather as I discover something rather strange. Based on my relatively limited experience, is iRacing now safer with rain? Share your experiences in the comments. Image credit: iRacing.com Around a month ago, iRacing...

Endurance racing content is popular in sim racing at the moment, but fans of the sport do not have the features to fully immerse themselves. But Angus has an idea that could change that. Image credit: Kunos Simulazioni Hooray, everyone! Assetto Corsa Competizione is now about as close to the...

Things have been quiet regarding RaceRoom – until the announcement of the Circuit de Pau-Ville coming to the sim. For Yannik, this is a great example of new content renewing interest in a sim racing title. Images: RaceRoom/KW Studios New content in racing sims is almost always appreciated...

Ever since first trying Le Mans Ultimate a few weeks ago, I have been hooked. But over the past week, I have been racing every day, getting into the Sebring 12 Hour mood. It really is excellent fun. Image credit: Studio-397 From a focus on the plethora of GTP and Hypercars entering sim racing...

Open lobbies have a negative reputation among some sim racers. They can offer a much more pleasant experience than the stereotypical Monza Turn 1 punt fests – if you are lucky. Organized online races are usually the way to go for many online sim racers, be it via competition platforms, leagues...

Our writer Luca has been enjoying competing in iRacing‘s new variety series. However, there are not that many people taking part in it. Here is how he would improve the iRacing Weekly Challenge. Image credit: iRacing.com When iRacing announced the addition of the Weekly Challenge, I was...

The variety of locations that iRacing has to offer in their track selection is second to none. Some of them do show their age, however. Which of them are overdue a rescan? Here are our top 3 iRacing tracks that need updating. iRacing is notorious for its ‘piece by piece’ content model...