I saw Darren post about how he expected more entries.
Just thought I'd explain that the cost is not holding me back, hell, I'd pay full price right now if I could.
I am not entering because I work on the road full time, and only home 4-6 days a month.
While I do carry my CSR Elite wheel, CSR Elite pedals and a 28" LCD around to hook up to my gaming laptop, I don't feel I could devote as much on the report that some of the above entries can.

Yeah i would of entered it was just the cost though, otherwise i would definatly of been there to give it a go!

Driving style:
Road GT, Road F1, Oval, Rally

Favourite Games (and platforms):
iRacing, netKar Pro, rFactor2, CARS, GT5, F1 2011, RBR

Current gear:
Gaming PC
PS3
XBOX 360
ButtKicker Gamer 2
43" Triple Screen Setup
Playseat
Logitech G27
GoPro HD Hero2

Age:
25

Country:
USA

I don't really have any track racing experience, but I've always loved motor sports and I've been sim racing for over three years and spend almost all my free time doing it. I've also done a decent amount of autocross racing and have used the OMP Superturismo, OMP Corisca and Sparco 375, which are similar to the BMW rim. Sim racing has definitely helped with autocross and autocross has helped with sim racing so I think the experience in both will be beneficial when testing these products. With my work schedule I have almost unlimited time to test so I would be able to commit a lot of time to deliver a highly detailed and thorough review. I have experience using the G25, G27, Fanatec 911 GT3 and Thrustmaster GT500RS and would contribute a completely unbiased review including high quality photos and video. I also just purchased a GoPro HD Hero2 so I can film some awesome first-person videos of the wheel in action. The possible camera angles with the GoPro provide a unique perspective of the wheel in action.

I haven't participated in any product reviews in the past, but I've already started doing research to figure out the most important aspects for the review and will put in the work to provide the in-depth information potential customers will be looking for. I know the amount of comprehensive research I do any time I'm searching for a product and I know how beneficial unbiased and detailed reviews are so I'll do my best to deliver that. If I get this opportunity I would also be completely open to questions and requests to help provide any specific information people are looking for. I might not have the most experience, but I'll definitely put in the time and effort to deliver a review that covers everything you want to know about these products and more. The sim racing community has always been super helpful and it would be awesome to get this opportunity to be a part of that and contribute to the product development.

I sent Darren a pm saying it was sad how this opportunity could be missed by so many. The idea of being able to provide input regarding a final product is awe inspiring trust me. I feel Fanatec has a presence here in the US but nothing like it does across the pond but for them to do something like this to me says they are gonna make a serious push here and all of us will benefit from that. I do like my Logitech G27 but to be honest it's feel like a toy and to me for what we spend to do this the wheel and pedals are paramount.

These wheels sets are gonna be something and I got a buddy who is chomping at the bit to get his hands on a Nascar Wheel and he knows first hand what that feels like so I can only hope they live up to past products.

There's still time guys sign up please this IS A BIG DEAL.


Be Well
Mr.Wags

Having a few really strong applications like here on SimHQ is easily good enough, when in the end there will be only one tester selected anyway. While I generally like Fanatec's community interaction, I think there are just too many small forums involved in this testing. For comparison sake, take a look at the codemasters forum, which does not have an overabundance of meaningful hardware discussion on a good day and is virtually dead at this time of the year:

http://community.codemasters.com/forum/o...oting-poll.html

The application phase is now closed and the poll will be open for voting shortly.

Thanks everyone for your interest/comments/applications.

As Aiobhill pointed out, much better to have a handful of strong applications than hundreds of folk just looking for some cut price kit.

Thanks again everyone and Good Luck all!