SimRacing Expo Dortmund 2025: Europe Embraces the 1.4ms Revolution
- chrish960
- Nov 14
- 6 min read
When Records Are Broken and Dreams Are Realized
The energy was electric, the crowds were relentless, and the reactions were beyond anything we imagined. SimRacing Expo Dortmund 2025 has wrapped, and what an extraordinary journey it was for the entire Kinemaniacs and ARK Dynamics team at Hall 3, Booth E1.
Europe, you absolutely blew us away.
A Record-Breaking Event
SimRacing Expo 2025 shattered all expectations, bringing together 24,371 visitors - nearly double the anticipated attendance - with Saturday completely sold out. Across three incredible days, 74 exhibitors showcased the future of sim racing across over 10,000 square meters of pure motorsport passion. This wasn't just Europe's largest sim racing event; it was a testament to how far our community has come.
And we were honoured to be part of it.
The Testimonials That Say It All
From the moment we opened our booth, the response to the PDKracer Fidelity was overwhelming. But don't take our word for it - here's what the European sim racing community experienced:
"The Best I've Ever Tried in My Life"
A professional Meroni Sim driver with 20 years of sim racing experience put it perfectly:
"We've been sim racing for 20 years. We are die-core rally fans also and it's really responsive especially when you turn in deep into a corner and you feel the front end of the car biting, the tire is biting right there on the edge and it gives you a lot of feedback and the jumps - at first I was a bit scared because you jump, lift, air time and then boom you land but the immersion that you get, it's the best one I've ever tried in my life. It has a lot of potential... it's a phenomenal job what you've done."
When someone with two decades of experience says it's the best they've ever tried, we know we're onto something special.
"Like Nothing Else"
Another experienced sim racer who had tested multiple motion rigs shared:
"Amazing. So intense... you're getting thrown around so much... I'm shaking. It's crazy. How was this compared to some of the other sims you've tried? Like nothing else. Nothing else. I mean, I've been sitting in motion rigs like that, but never driving. Really is a whole different beast."
Perfect 10/10 Immersion
When asked to rate the immersion on a scale of 1 to 10, one attendee didn't hesitate:
"10. A 10. Yeah. It's really good. It's perfect... you feel everything about it. It's like really if you jump and you hit a bump or something, it's like you feel like you're going up in the air and then you hit the road. When you hit the side, when I crashed a bit in the side, I felt the bump on the back. So it's perfect."
Rally Perfection
A Meroni Sim driver and rally enthusiast captured what we've been working toward:
"As I am a fan of rally, I think it's the closest experience I could have on motion."
This is exactly what our 1.4ms latency and 21-bit precision technology was designed to deliver.
Validation from Assetto Corsa
Perhaps one of the most meaningful moments came when Marco Massarutto from Assetto Corsa experienced our rig while driving - appropriately enough - Assetto Corsa. His reaction? A simple but powerful
"Wow."
Having validation from the team behind one of sim racing's most respected titles, especially during an expo where Assetto Corsa Rally had its world exclusive unveiling, meant everything to us.
"Outstanding" Against the Competition
A circuit racer trying rally for the first time on our platform summed up the competitive landscape perfectly:
"At the moment, it's outstanding. This is unbelievable... when you go over the jumps, you really feel like you really think you have air time. Still completely overwhelmed. It's unbelievable. And when this comes out really for this price, when all the other competitions they have to put on a big jacket because it's getting cold for them... I'm really super impressed. That was nuts... when the experience is like this, I think you will have a customer."
The First-Time Experience
Even first-time motion sim users were physically affected by the experience:
"I like it very much... exciting... I'm shaking, I'm shaking."
And another attendee who compared our system to others at the expo:
"Realistic I would say. I was surprised how detailed you actually feel the road. So I would say it was one of the most realistic experiences I've had in the expo so far. I liked it very much."
What Made It Special
The PDKracer Fidelity technology delivered exactly what we promised - and the European sim racing community felt it:
1.4ms latency that responds faster than thought
21-bit precision encoders capturing every micro-movement
Professional 6DOF motion in a compact 1m² footprint
Rally simulation fidelity that professionals recognize as authentic
Vertical motion realism that creates genuine airtime sensation
Crash physics that convey every impact with accuracy
Gratitude Beyond Words
None of this would have been possible without the incredible people who made SimRacing Expo 2025 the success it was.
To the Organizers - South West Vision GmbH: Your vision of creating Europe's premier sim racing event has resulted in something truly special. The growth from humble beginnings to 24,371 visitors and a sold-out Saturday is a testament to your dedication and passion. Thank you for creating the perfect platform for innovation to meet community.
To the SimRacing Expo Staff: From setup to breakdown, your professionalism, support, and genuine enthusiasm made our experience seamless. Your commitment to making every exhibitor and attendee feel welcome created an atmosphere where magic could happen.
To Every Visitor Who Stopped by Hall 3, Booth E1: Whether you were a 20-year sim racing veteran, a first-time motion sim user, a professional driver, or simply curious about what motion simulation could be - thank you. Your honest feedback, your excitement, your questions, and your genuine reactions reminded us why we do this. You are the heart of the Kinemaniacs community.
To the Professional Drivers and Influencers: The Meroni Sim drivers, Marco Massarutto from Assetto Corsa, and every experienced racer who took the time to experience our platform and share their insights - your validation means the world. Your feedback drives our innovation forward.
To Our Fellow Exhibitors: Being part of a community that includes innovative companies like SIMAGIC, Thrustmaster, GT Omega, and so many others pushing the boundaries of sim racing technology inspires us to keep raising the bar. Your success is our success.
From Chicago to Dortmund - A Global Movement
After our incredible debut at Sim Gaming Expo Chicago in September, where we introduced North America to the 1.4ms Revolution, bringing that same energy to Europe felt like coming home. The European sim racing community's deep appreciation for precision, authenticity, and technical excellence resonated perfectly with what we've built.
Chicago taught us that the community was hungry for true innovation. Dortmund confirmed that this hunger is global.
Looking Forward
SimRacing Expo 2025 wasn't just a success - it was a validation of everything the Kinemaniacs community stands for. From modified hoverboard motors and hot glue to a patent-protected 6DOF Stewart platform that professionals call "the best I've ever tried in my life," we've come so far together.
But this is just the beginning.
With SimRacing Expo expanding to Messe Frankfurt in 2026, and our technology continuing to evolve, the future of motion simulation has never looked brighter. Every testimonial we collected, every conversation we had, every "wow" moment we witnessed - they all fuel our commitment to pushing the boundaries even further.
The Revolution Continues
The energy from Dortmund is still pumping through our veins. The testimonials from experienced professionals saying our system is "like nothing else" and "the best I've ever tried" aren't just validation - they're responsibility. They drive us to keep innovating, keep refining, and keep delivering motion simulation that truly blurs the line between virtual and reality.
Thank you, Europe. Thank you, Dortmund. Thank you to every single person who made SimRacing Expo 2025 unforgettable.
The 1.4ms Revolution is just getting started, and we can't wait to see where this journey takes us next.
Ready to feel the future? Visit ark-dynamics.com and join the Kinemaniacs community on Discord that's redefining what's possible in motion simulation.
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