Which sim racing stage suits you?
The right stage depends on how seriously you take it, how much space you have, and whether you want to race for fun or actually get faster. Here is the honest version.
Compare all Stages
Stage 1
- You are upgrading from Logitech or Thrustmaster and want direct drive from the start
- You want a complete, calibrated package without sourcing parts separately
- You play iRacing, ACC, F1 series, Assetto Corsa or similar titles
- You have roughly 2 × 1.5 m of available space
- You do not want to upgrade again in six months
Stage 2
- You have been sim racing for a while and want more powerful FFB
- One screen is no longer enough
- You race GT3, open-wheelers, or other high-downforce cars
- Your budget allows a step up without going to motion
Stage 3
- You have driven Stage 1 or 2 and know you want motion
- You train for real motorsport or endurance racing
- Your space allows at least 2.5 × 2 m
- You want sim racing to feel like training, not gaming
Stage 1 — for those who want to start at the right level
RaceLoop Stage 1 (from 32,100 kr) is a complete, race-ready package with a direct drive wheelbase, load cell pedals, and a gaming PC. Everything calibrated and ready to drive from day one. what each stage costs in total.
Simagic Alpha EVO Sport 9 Nm direct drive
The Simagic Alpha EVO Sport 9 Nm direct drive is not an entry-level wheelbase with a good name. It is a third-generation direct drive motor with a 21-bit encoder and zero-cogging technology, launched in April 2025.
The 21-bit encoder registers 2,097,152 points per revolution — eight times the resolution of the previous 18-bit generation. You feel road surface, kerb strikes, and weight transfer in a level of detail belt-driven wheelbases cannot match. You are not guessing what the car is doing. You are feeling it.
Against a belt-driven system like the Thrustmaster T300 or Logitech G923: direct drive has no belt between motor and shaft, which means immediate response with no elasticity in the signal chain. The difference is noticeable from the first lap. One thing worth knowing: Simagic has built-in firmware damping that cannot be disabled. For most people this is a non-issue — but if you have been running a Simucube with zero filtering, it may take a week to readjust.
Simagic P1000 pedals
The Simagic P1000 pedals have a 100 kg load cell on the brake and Hall sensors on throttle and clutch.
A potentiometer brake measures how far you move the pedal. That builds position memory — and position memory breaks down when your seating position, temperature, or approach changes slightly. The P1000 load cell measures pressure instead. Your foot learns a force target, not a movement. Braking becomes repeatable in a way you can actually train.
RaceLoop Gaming PC
The RaceLoop Gaming PC is configured for sim racing, not to look impressive on a spec sheet.
The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16 GB (RDNA 4) delivers a steady 120+ FPS in iRacing at 1440p on high settings and runs ACC comfortably on the Trak Racer 34" Ultrawide QLED. We chose 16 GB VRAM deliberately — 8 GB covers today, but not mods, upcoming titles, or a triple-screen upgrade down the line.
Trak Racer 34" Ultrawide QLED
The Trak Racer 34" Ultrawide QLED runs 3,440 × 1,440 pixels. The wider field of view fills your natural peripheral vision better than a 27" 16:9 display — you see more of the track through corners without turning your head. Versus triple screens: an ultrawide gives no genuine lateral depth cues, but requires no GPU compromises and takes significantly less space.
Add-ons:
- White Glove assembly (delivery, installation, on-site calibration): +4,900 kr
- PC — RaceLoop Gaming PC with RX 9060 XT: +21,900 kr
- Display — Trak Racer 34" Ultrawide QLED: +5,600 kr
- Monitor arm — Trak Racer mounting arm: +2,400 kr
- Peripherals (keyboard, mouse & headset): +900 kr
Stage 2 — for those who want more feedback and a better field of view
RaceLoop Stage 2 is built around the Moza R21 Ultra 21 Nm direct drive, Moza CRP2 hydraulic pedals, and triple screens with three 32" ASUS TUF monitors. Noticeably more physical feedback. From 67,900 kr.
Moza R21 Ultra 21 Nm direct drive
21 Nm is more than double Stage 1's 9 Nm — you feel the difference immediately in anything high-downforce: GT3, Formula 4, GTE.
The Moza CRP2 pedals
The Moza CRP2 pedals have a hydraulic load cell with mbooster amplification — the brake feel is closer to a real race car than any pedal measuring distance travel.
3× ASUS TUF 32" — Triple screen
Three 32" ASUS TUF screens give a field of view that fills your full periphery. You see the corner coming without turning your head.
Add-ons:
- White Glove assembly (delivery, installation, on-site calibration): +9,900 kr
- PC — RaceLoop RTX 5070 32 GB: +29,900 kr
- Monitors — 3× ASUS 32" TUF VG32QW3B: +10,800 kr
- Monitor stand — Trak Racer Triple Monitor Stand: +4,900 kr
- Speakers — Trust GXT658 5.1: +1,700 kr
- Peripherals (keyboard & mouse): +200 kr
Stage 3 — for those who want their body to register the G-forces
RaceLoop Stage 3 has a 3DOF motion system, belt tensioner, active brake pedal, and a professional racing seat. Screens and FFB exist in Stage 1 and 2 — here you add the physics of movement.
The 3DOF platform moves the rig in pitch (braking dive, acceleration squat), roll (lateral forces through corners), and heave (vertical movement over kerbs and undulating tracks). The belt tensioner pulls tight in braking zones and releases under acceleration — a signal your body reads without you thinking about it.
Motion does not automatically make you faster. It makes the experience more physical. For someone training for real motorsport that difference matters. For someone who primarily wants to have fun, Stage 1 or 2 is more money per hour of enjoyment.
Practical requirements: allow roughly 2.5 × 2 m of movement clearance. Triple screens on a motion platform need to be mounted on the rig itself, not on a wall. More moving parts means more maintenance. Plan your space before choosing a rig.
Specifications
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From 32,100 kr | From 67,900 kr | Coming soon |
| Wheelbase | Simagic Alpha EVO 9 Nm | Moza R21 Ultra 21 Nm | Direct drive, higher Nm |
| Display | 34" Ultrawide QLED | Triple screens | Triple screens |
| Brakes | Load cell 100 kg | Active brake pedal | Active brake pedal |
| Motion | Static | Static | 3DOF + belt tensioner |
| Space (min.) | 2 × 1.5 m | 2.2 × 1.8 m | 2.5 × 2 m |
| Best for | Beginner–enthusiast | Enthusiast–advanced | Advanced–professional |
Built by people who actually race
Tony and Hugo founded RaceLoop after building and racing their own rigs for over a decade. Tony studies vehicle engineering at KTH; Hugo studies business at the Stockholm School of Economics. Every stage is specified based on what produces better feedback and faster lap times — not what looks good on a spec sheet. White Glove delivery means Tony or Hugo assembles and calibrates the rig at your location. You drive your first session the same day.