What does sim racing cost?
Sim racing costs from roughly 3,000 kr for a simple wheel at your desk to over 250,000 kr for a motion rig. A complete rig with direct drive and load-cell pedals lands between 35,000 and 80,000 kr. This guide covers the full 2026 price picture: what each level gives you, what it costs to run, and what an hour behind the wheel actually costs.
The full price picture: five levels
Price is driven mainly by the torque of the wheelbase, the pedal technology, and what the equipment is mounted on. This is what the market looks like in 2026:
| Level | Approximate cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel at the desk | 3,000–5,000 kr | A gear- or belt-driven wheel such as the Logitech G923 from around 3,000 kr. Spring pedals and a desk clamp. Enough to find out if the interest sticks. |
| Direct drive at the desk | 5,000–15,000 kr | Entry-level direct drive, such as a Moza R5 set from around 4,300 kr. Much more precise force feedback. The desk becomes the weak link as torque increases. |
| Building your own rig | 25,000–60,000 kr | Chassis, wheelbase, load-cell pedals, PC, and monitor bought separately. Requires compatibility research, multiple deliveries, and assembling it yourself. |
| Complete pre-built rig | 37,000–135,000 kr | Everything selected, assembled, and tested as a whole. RaceLoop Stage 1 starts at 37,100 kr and Stage 2 at 77,900 kr, both incl. VAT. |
| Motion and pro level | 150,000 kr and up | Motion systems, belt tensioners, and active pedals. RaceLoop Stage 3 is a custom build — coming soon as a web package; contact us for a quote. |
A common pattern: people start at the desk, get tired of the desk flexing, and buy a rig within a year. Budgeting for the end goal from the start is often cheaper than passing through two intermediate steps, since the second-hand market rarely returns more than half the price.
RaceLoop's three packages
Stage 1 is for people who want to start properly from day one. It gives you direct drive, load-cell pedals, and a stable rig without turning the project into a build of its own.
Included:
- Treq One chassis
- Simagic Alpha EVO Sport 9 Nm
- Simagic P1000 load-cell pedals
- Simagic NEO X-310G steering wheel
- Assembled and tested by RaceLoop
Add-ons:
- Home installation (+4,900 kr)
- PC (+17,900 kr)
- Monitor (+5,600 kr)
- Monitor stand (+2,400 kr)
- Peripherals (+900 kr)
Maximum with all add-ons: 68,800 kr
Stage 2 is for drivers who already know they want more torque, more brake feel, and more field of view. The jump is obvious in both control and immersion.
Included:
- Trak Racer TR120 V2 chassis
- Moza R21 Ultra wheelbase
- Moza mBooster active brake + CRP2 throttle and clutch
- Moza CS Pro + FSR2 steering wheels
- Moza H shifter + handbrake
Add-ons:
- Home installation (+9,900 kr)
- PC (+29,900 kr)
- Triple monitors (+10,800 kr)
- Monitor stand (+4,900 kr)
- Speakers (+1,700 kr)
- Peripherals (+200 kr)
Stage 2 is the clear performance step above Stage 1. You feel it in torque, braking, and screen setup.
Stage 3 is for motion, belt tensioners, and active pedals in a custom-built setup. It is not a fixed web package with one standard configuration yet.
Confirmed in the package direction:
- Full motion
- Belt tensioners
- Active pedals
- Triple-monitor setup
- Motorsport seat
Coming soon as a web package. Contact us for configuration and quote.
Running costs once the rig is home
The hardware is the one-time cost. This is what you pay while driving:
- iRacing costs 13 dollars per month, around 130 kr. From 18 August 2026 the price rises to 14.75 dollars. Cars and tracks are bought separately at 12 to 15 dollars each, but only once per item.
- Games with a one-time price. Assetto Corsa, ACC, and Automobilista 2 cost a few hundred kronor each with no subscription. A cheaper way to start than iRacing.
- Electricity. A gaming PC with a monitor draws around 0.4 kWh per hour. At 2.50 kr per kWh, an hour of driving costs about one krona.
Hidden costs to account for
The rig itself is only part of the total spend. Most people underestimate four things:
- Shipping and delivery. RaceLoop calculates delivery by zone in checkout. Pickup in Stockholm is free.
- Space. A rig with triple monitors takes roughly two by one and a half metres of floor space. Measure before you order.
- The upgrade ladder. Replacing wheel, pedals, and base in three separate steps costs more than buying the right level from the start.
- Peripherals. Headset, keyboard, and mouse are often left out of the budget. With us they are a 900 kr add-on on Stage 1.
What does sim racing cost per hour?
Do the maths. A Stage 1 package at 37,100 kr, used four hours a week for three years, works out to around 60 kr per hour. With iRacing included you land just under 70 kr per hour.
Compare that with karting, where a nine-minute heat costs around 200 kr in Stockholm. That is over 1,300 kr per hour behind the wheel. Your own rig has caught up with the karting price after roughly 30 hours.
So the question is rarely whether the hobby is worth the money, but which level to enter at. If the rig is used a few evenings a week, it pays for itself quickly. If it sits idle, it does not.
Before you decide
You do not have to start by buying. These are easier ways in:
Drive at an event
We rent out simulators for corporate events, trade shows, and parties across Sweden. Twenty minutes in a real rig says more than any price guide.
Simulator rental →Let the AI do the maths
The AI builder asks about space, budget, and ambition, then proposes a configuration with an exact price.
Start the AI builder →Measure your space
The guide shows how much room each level needs, from a single monitor to a triple setup.
Plan your space →Visit the shop
The web shop carries RaceLoop merch and our event tents. Custom tents with your own print are quoted separately.
To the shop →