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"I train with the latest in state of the art technology and realism with SimCraft, it’s the precision of real driving technology."

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Scott Pruett
Scott Pruett12-Time Racing Champion
"SimCraft is the sim that provides the best feedback and is the best representation of what we do as race car drivers in real life."

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Jordan Taylor, IMSA Champion
Jordan Taylor, IMSA Champion
"I am extremely picky and detail-oriented when it comes to my home simulator setup. For this reason, I chose SimCraft for my personal sim, to prep for IndyCar, IMSA and SRX. The motion options and robust build are unmatched."

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Ryan Hunter-Reay
Ryan Hunter-ReayIndy Car Champion

"Since retiring in 2011, having my SimCraft has kept my driving and track knowledge sharp but has also kept me in touch with the new generation of race drivers."
Paul Tracy
Paul TracyChampCar Series Champion

"I have been in motion simulators before and they were not that accurate...and then I drove the SimCraft motion technology...it is second to none."
Denny Hamlin, NASCAR
Denny Hamlin, NASCAR

SimCraft is, by far, the most realistic simulator I have ever been in. It's spot on!

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Casey Mears
Casey MearsRolex 24 Winner

"Because of the realism of SimCraft, I show up prepped and ready for my first hot lap, already on pace without thinking about turns, brake points, or what gear to be in."
Katherine Legge
Katherine LeggeIMSA Pro Racing Driver

"I used to strongly dislike sims until I drove a SimCraft, and before I finished my first lap, my opinion of sims completely changed."
Andy Lally, NASCAR IMSA PWC
Andy Lally, NASCAR IMSA PWC
"There is no better race-day preparation than my SimCraft sim time. Running a real car on a real track is extremely expensive and time consuming. Using my APEX6 is half of running a real car at the track. The sim paid for itself within two races."
Ben Keating
Ben KeatingIMSA & WEC Driver

"SimCraft has a motion feel that replicates real world racecars with great accuracy. But they truly separate themselves with their top-notch client support."
Jason Hart
Jason HartIMSA & SRO WC Driver

"SimCraft is the only sim I have driven where the motion feels natural, its like driving the actual race car."
Spencer Pumpelly, IMSA PWC
Spencer Pumpelly, IMSA PWC
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"SimCraft is the sim that provides the best feedback and is the best representation of what we do as race car drivers in real life."
Jordan Taylor, IMSA Champion
Jordan Taylor, IMSA Champion
"I used to strongly dislike sims until I drove an APEX4 GTS from SimCraft, and before I finished my first lap, my opinion of sims completely changed."
Andy Lally, NASCAR IMSA PWC
Andy Lally, NASCAR IMSA PWC
"I have been in motion simulators before and they were not that accurate...and then I drove the SimCraft motion technology...it is second to none."
Denny Hamlin, NASCAR
Denny Hamlin, NASCAR
“SimCraft is the most realistic simulation solution on the market. Not only is it a great training tool, but it’s incredibly fun, that’s the most important part. Having the APEX3 GTS has been very valuable to our on-track performance.”
Justin Algaier, NASCAR
Justin Algaier, NASCAR
"There is only one style of sim I can drive, it has to be a SimCraft APEX. SimCraft is the only sim I have driven where the motion feels natural, like driving the actual race car."
Spencer Pumpelly, IMSA PWC
Spencer Pumpelly, IMSA PWC
"The real physics approach to motion simulation just works, best for feeling proper car control in the sim, and for driver development, better than anybody!"
Jordan Taylor, IMSA Champion
Jordan Taylor, IMSA Champion
"SimCraft makes, by far, the best racing simulation equipment there is. You really have to drive SimCraft motion technology to appreciate how good and how realistic it is."
Josh Williams, NASCAR
Josh Williams, NASCAR
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What are the SIX Degrees of Freedom?

Six degrees of freedom is the total number of ways an object can move in three-dimensional space, with three rotational motions, and three translational or linear motions.   All six degrees of freedom are centered around three axes comprised of two horizontal axes, and one vertical axis. (commonly referred to by X, Y, and Z) All three axes intersect in a mutually perpindicular fashion, at the center of mass (or center of gravity), of the body in motion. All six degrees of freedom are required to meet the industry standard definition of “Full Motion”.

Three Degrees of Rotation – Angularly moving about the three axes

ROLL – Rotating about the longitudinal horizontal axis is ROLLING.
PITCH – Rotating about the lateral horizontal axis is PITCHING.
YAW – Rotating about the vertical axis is YAWING.

Three Degrees of Translation – Linearly moving along the three axes

SURGE – Moving forwards and backwards along the longitudinal horizontal axis is called SURGING.
SWAY – Moving left and right along the lateral horizontal axis is called SWAYING.
HEAVE – Moving up and down along the vertical axis is called HEAVING.

Rotational Motions of Roll, Pitch and Yaw

ROLL – Rotation about the horizontal longitudinal axis that runs from the front to the rear, through the center of mass.   Roll motion in racing simulation applications is utilized for simulating body roll or left/right weight transfer, and unsustained lateral “G-Force” sensations in response to steering wheel input.

Roll motion is also utilized for the simulation of track and terrain orientation such as banking, track camber, and curbing.

PITCH – Rotation about the horizontal lateral axis that runs from the left to the right, through the center of mass.   Pitch motion in racing simulation applications is utilized for simulating front/rear weight transfer and unsustained longitudinal “G-Force” sensations associated with forward and rearward accelerations, in response to throttle and brake pedal input.

Pitch motion is also utilized for the simulation of track and terrain orientation such as uphills, downhills, track surface imperfections such as cracks and bumps, and curbing.

YAW – Rotation about the vertical axis that runs up and down, through the center of mass.   Yaw motion in racing simulation applications is utilized for simulating oversteer (loss of rear traction) and understeer (loss of front traction) of the car, in response to steering wheel, throttle and brake pedal inputs.

Yaw is sometimes misunderstood as a heading or facing direction.   In racing simulator applications with motion, the yaw angle (the difference between the direction the car is facing and the direction the car is traveling) is commonly used for positioning

Translational Motions of Surge, Sway, and Heave

SURGE – Linear or translational motion along the longitudinal axis that runs from the front to the back, through the center of mass.   Motions on the surge degree of freedom are associated with forward and rearward accelerations and decelerations, typically associated with throttle and brake pedal inputs, but can be influenced by environmental conditions such as curbing and tire barriers.

SWAY – Linear or translational motion along the lateral axis that runs from the left to the right, through the center of mass.   Motions on the sway degree of freedom are associated with left and right accelerations and decelerations, typically associated with steering wheel inputs, but can be influenced by environmental conditions such as soft or loose surfaces.  

HEAVE – Linear or translational motion along the vertical axis that runs up and down, through the center of mass.   Motions on the heave degree of freedom are associated with up and down accelerations and decelerations, typically associated with environmental conditions such as incline/decline transitions, track surface imperfections such as cracks and bumps, and curbing.  

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APEX Industries, LLC d/b/a SimCraft
Shop1: 2197 Canton Rd, Ste 204 Marietta, GA 30066
Shop2: 1470 Williams Dr, Suite A Marietta, GA 30066
 
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