GETTING STARTED

This can sometimes seem a huge step to take, more so if you’ve not been involved in any type of sim racing. The software we support at Austeam has seen some huge fields with fantastic online stability, with the  support of our Admin and Series Managers we have some great events over the years their dedicated to providing great value for money can not be thanked enough

We hold races almost every night and as such can and do back the software we use on our servers and would recommend it. Usually it's just a matter of going through the steps here to get yourself up and running. Further help is always at hand on our club forums.

ESSENTIALS – THE RIGHT HARDWARE
It's essential with racing sims that your computer system is capable of running the sim at least at minimal acceptable frame rate. The minimal frame rate you can get away with will vary from sim to sim however be advised we are talking about wheel to wheel racing and everything can and does happen fast (things in racing sims happen at up to 250 mph. in racings sims you're often just centimeters apart so we can race door to door without crashing or causing crashes. Participate in online racing with inadequate equipment or a very low frame rates will usually lead to a lot of frustration for both you and those you're trying to race with.

ESSENTIALS - A QUALITY INTERNET CONNECTION
Racing sims do really need a stable internet connection to run online. Once you have established your high quality connection you may still need tweak to get even more quality. Most of our Members are on ADSL or even cable connections however some are still racing on reliable Dial-Up connections.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – WHEEL & PEDALS
A good wheel and pedals setup will enhance your sim racing experience and it really is a need to join Austeam Racing. A game pad, keyboard or even a Joystick will do the job the erratic controlling seen is a complete waste of time for everyone concerned, regardless of whether it's supported by the sim or not.