Spotlight Build #9: On-Site Sim Builds at Sebring
We took 5 race simulators to Sebring — and changed how drivers were evaluated
What if you could evaluate a racing driver before they ever turn a wheel?
That’s exactly what happened when RaceCraft1 transported five professional-grade racing simulators from Indianapolis to Sebring, Florida.
These weren’t entertainment units.
They were part of a real driver evaluation program.
Drivers rotated through on-track sessions, media interviews, physical assessments, and simulator-based performance testing — allowing teams to observe consistency, adaptability, and decision-making without burning tires, engines, or budgets.
For many involved, that weekend permanently changed how they viewed simulation.
This wasn’t theory.
It was proof.
Curious how portable simulators can support driver evaluation, training, or events?
Book time with Kelly Jones to talk it through.
Some of the most effective driver development happens before anyone rolls onto the track.
Spotlight Build #10: University / Research Simulator
What simulators reveal about driver performance beyond lap times
What if driver performance could be evaluated under repeatable, controlled conditions instead of relying only on lap times?
That question is why a major university’s kinesiology department partnered with RaceCraft1 to design and operate a research-focused simulation system.
This simulator lives in a laboratory environment, not a game room. It was built to isolate performance variables, repeat scenarios, and measure how drivers respond to fatigue, pressure, and decision-making demands over time.
Drivers use the system to run consistent scenarios while researchers observe changes in reaction time, awareness, and cognitive load as conditions evolve. Because variables can be controlled and repeated, patterns emerge that are difficult to capture on track alone.
This matters because elite performance is rarely limited by raw speed. Breakdowns often occur in focus, decision-making, or fatigue management — areas that simulation can measure with precision and revisit deliberately.
Simulation isn’t a shortcut. It’s a tool for understanding where performance breaks down and why.
Curious how this kind of simulation can help identify and train performance limits?
Let’s talk it through.