The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is the biggest GT endurance race in the world. Even if you never race it in real life, it’s a perfect inspiration for sim racers because it highlights a skill many people ignore: night stint performance.

At night, you don’t just drive slower. You drive differently. Your vision changes, your braking references shift, and fatigue becomes a real factor — even in a 60–120 minute sim session.

What makes a “good night stint”

• Stable lap times (small variance, no spikes).
• No panic corrections (smooth hands, smooth pedals).
• Clean traffic decisions (safe passes, predictable lines).
• Low mental load (your cockpit and visuals don’t fight you).

Monitor setup for night racing (the practical checklist)

Night racing is where a good monitor setup pays off. Here’s a checklist you can actually do in 15 minutes:

1. Reduce reflections: turn off lights behind you and avoid bright screens in your peripheral vision.
2. Lower brightness slightly: if your screen is too bright, you lose detail in dark corners and get eye fatigue.
3. Keep contrast reasonable: too high contrast looks “cinematic” but hides subtle apex detail.
4. Add gentle bias lighting: a soft light behind the monitors reduces eye strain without washing the screen.
5. Align triple monitors so the horizon line doesn’t “break” across bezels.

• Integrated monitor mounting: start with the SIMGASM Core integrated triple monitor stand if you want a clean, rigid setup that moves as one unit with your rig.
• Freestanding flexibility: the SIMGASM Apex freestanding triple monitor stand isolates monitor vibration from wheel forces and is ideal if multiple people use the rig.
• VESA hardware: if you’re mixing monitor brands, grab the VESA mounting bracket set (75/100/200) for fast alignment.

If you struggle with triple alignment, solve it once using this triple monitor alignment guide.

Seat and posture: stop fighting fatigue

Night stints often feel worse because you are tense. If your seat is too far back, you grip the wheel harder. If your pedals are too far away, you overwork your ankles. Fixing ergonomics is a free performance upgrade.

• GT comfort with support: Atlas GT bucket seat (black) is designed for GT-style seating and long stints.
• Formula and hypercar posture: Atlas Formula bucket seat (black) suits more reclined positions with higher pedal trays.
• Adjustable mounting: use the SIMGASM seat bracket set to fine-tune height, rake and reach.

Quick posture cue: relaxed shoulders + slight elbow bend + stable heels on pedals.

Wheel settings for night stints

You don’t need special night force feedback settings. You need clarity:

• Lower vibration if it masks tire load changes.
• Lower road feel if bumps feel like “noise”.
• Make sure you are not clipping in high-speed corners.

Build a night stint routine (30 minutes)

1. 10 minutes warm-up at 80% pace.
2. 10 minutes at target pace (no pushing).
3. 10 minutes traffic practice (pass only when you’re 100% sure).

Why a rigid aluminium rig helps at night

At night you rely more on feel. If your rig flexes, your steering feel becomes inconsistent and your brain works harder to interpret it. A rigid aluminium rig reduces “guessing”.

• Entry level stability: SIMGASM Hobby aluminium simulator (40x40 profile) is built to give beginners a real cockpit feel at a very low price.
• Most versatile “do it all” rig: SIMGASM Club aluminium simulator (80x40 profile) is a safe choice for almost any wheel and pedal set on the market.
• High torque and motion ready: SIMGASM Sport aluminium simulator (120x40 profile) adds more adjustability, a stronger wheelmount and built-in cable passthrough channels for clean installs.
• Flagship stiffness: SIMGASM Pro aluminium simulator (160x40 profile) is our flex-free platform for extreme loads, heavy braking and long endurance sessions.

If you want to plan a full endurance season around real events (Spa included), start here: IGTC 2026 endurance calendar.

More endurance and event guides on SIMGASM

• Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026 schedule and start time
• Simulate the Nürburgring 24 Hours weekend at home
• Nordschleife survival guide
• Nürburgring 24h qualifying explained
• Spa 24 Hours preparation guide
• Le Mans 24 Hours training plan
• IGTC 2026 endurance calendar
• Endurance sim racing setup: comfort and hydration
• iRacing endurance racing guide