Yes, the SIMGASM Sport is a strong base for rally and drifting. Its 40 × 120 mm profile stays still when you yank a handbrake, the Apex side profile arm for a shifter or handbrake comes in the box, and the pedal deck is rated for a braking load of 300 kg. You only add a handbrake and, if you like, a sequential or H pattern shifter.
Rally and drift put other forces on a rig than circuit racing does. Below we explain those forces and how the Sport handles them.
What makes rally and drifting hard on a rig?
Both disciplines load parts of the rig that circuit racers barely touch.
Sideways forces from the handbrake
A handbrake pull is a quick, strong tug on one side of the frame. On a light rig the side profile twists a little with every pull. In a drift run you pull the lever dozens of times per lap, so that small twist adds up to a vague, rubbery feel.
Fast and large steering inputs
Rally and drift use fast counter steer and a lot of wheel rotation. The wheel deck takes quick torque spikes in both directions. A stiff deck keeps those spikes clean, so you feel the rear step out and catch it in time.
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How does the Sport handle a handbrake and shifter?
The Sport is ready for both straight from the box.
The Apex side profile arm
Every Sport ships with the Apex side profile shifter and handbrake arm. It bolts to the side profile and slides along the slot, so you set the lever right next to your hand. Most drivers place the handbrake just behind the wheel rim on the right side, high enough to pull without lifting the elbow. Our rally sim setup guide covers rotation and lever placement in detail.
Which devices fit
SIMGASM sells several handbrakes and shifters that suit this arm, such as the Moza Racing HBP Handbrake, the Conspit H3 Hydraulic Handbrake and the Simagic Q1 Sequential Shifter. You find the full range under shifters and handbrakes. Pick a hydraulic model when you want the most progressive pull, and keep the lever within easy reach of your right hand.
Is the Sport stiff enough for rally and drift?
Yes, and the reason is the profile size.
The 40 × 120 mm profile
The tall profile resists the twist of a handbrake pull far better than an entry profile. The Hobby uses a 40 × 40 mm profile and the Club a 40 × 80 mm profile, while the Sport goes up to 40 × 120 mm. Want to know how stiffness affects your consistency? Read does a stiffer sim rig make you faster.
Left foot braking and the pedal deck
Rally drivers often brake with the left foot while they keep the throttle open. That loads the pedal deck in a new way. The Sport deck is rated for a braking load of 300 kg, so it stays put even when you stand on the brake. Its slots let you move the deck forward and back and change the angle.
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How do you set up the Sport for drifting?
A few small changes make the Sport feel right for drift.
Seat and wheel position
Drifters often sit a little more upright, with the wheel slightly closer than in a GT car, so they turn fast hand over hand. The Sport lets you slide the wheel deck and the seat along the profiles to find that spot. A dual locking seat slider makes quick changes easy.
Wheel settings
Steering speed matters more than raw torque in drift. Lower damping, a fast wheel and the right rotation make the car easier to catch. Our drift sim setup guide explains steering speed, handbrake technique and hardware layout.
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Who stands behind the Sport?
The Sport is designed by a driver who knows both sim cars and real cars.
Real racing experience
Founder Johan Akkerman races in real life too. He won the DNRT BMW E30 Cup and the Endurance Series championships in 2023 and 2024, and he scored an overall podium at Zandvoort in his first Alpine Elf Cup season. He knows how a car feels when the rear steps out, and he designs SIMGASM products to pass that feel on.
A Dutch company
SIMGASM B.V. is based in Wijk bij Duurstede in the Netherlands. Every SIMGASM product is tested as part of a complete simulator, and the Sport has a two year warranty. Compare colours and wheel mounts on the Sport aluminium sim racing cockpit page.
Quick answers about rally and drift on the Sport
Here are short answers to the questions rally and drift fans ask most.
Is a handbrake included with the Sport?
No. The Apex side profile arm is included, while the handbrake itself is sold separately.
Do a shifter and a handbrake fit at the same time?
Yes. The side profiles carry a shifter, a handbrake and a button box without any drilling.
Is the Hobby enough for drifting?
For light use, yes. For hard handbrake pulls and a strong direct drive base, the Sport stays steadier.
Want to learn more? The SIMGASM experts are happy to help.
