Evolution of Sim Racing

Name: Evolution of Sim Racing
Uploaded: 2017-04-19T09:44:35-05:00
Description: Put down the controller. Get out the wheel, pedals, and hydraulically-actuated full-motion cockpit — it's time to go sim racing. The introduction of Chequered Flag in 1983 marked the beginning of racing games not just as entertainment, but as a...

Put down the controller. Get out the wheel, pedals, and hydraulically-actuated full-motion cockpit — it's time to go sim racing. The introduction of Chequered Flag in 1983 marked the beginning of racing games not just as entertainment, but as a way for the masses to experience autosports as realistically as possible. Since that humble start, racing sims have become increasingly better at mirroring the physics of their real-world counterparts, with some games having code based on testing simulators used by racing teams at the top of the sport.

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Crossing the Street at the Boston Marathon

With over 26,000 thousand people running the streets of Boston during the Boston Marathon, getting across the street can be tricky. Fortunately, they have an simply elegant way of doing it. Watch the marathon race organizers it happen in this time lapse video.

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DIY & Education

Epic Nerf Gun Mods

From 200 MPH darts to shooting flames, Peter Sripol has a lock on modding Nerf guns. His latest project adds a built in compressor to significantly up the projectile velocity and can conveniently be re-purposed as a flamethrower. Peter takes you thorugh the modding and testing process step-by-step in his latest video.

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London Sock Co. Simply Traditional Collection

This 15-pair gift box from the London Sock Company features effortlessly stylish colors like black, navy, grey, burgundy, hazelnut, and more. Socks may be small, but the right pair can make a big difference by capturing confidence and optimism in every step. Crafted from the finest materials, these socks are designed to elevate your style with a touch of color. Made from London Sock Company's signature blend of Scottish Lisle Cotton, Polyamide, and Elastane, these socks don't just fit and feel better, they look better and last longer.

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Aspinal of London Hunter Leather Flask

On the road or just a long country walk, Aspinal of London's Leather Hunter Flask is the perfect companion. Made from stainless steel, the flask is sized to slip into a pocket for a nip of your favorite drink wherever you go. Fine, full-grain leather binding holds two cups to share with a friend.

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Bringing Color to Historical Photos

Brazilian artist Marina Amaral combines a love of history and a deep set of Photoshop skills to bring historical photographs the colors they might have captured. Much more than just a brushing over with color, Marina begins the process with thorough research, using the archives of the Library of Congress and other resources to create an accurate pallette for each photo. The restorations and colorizations can take upwards of a month each, going through the image pixel-by-pixel.

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Movies

Douglas Trumbull on 2001's VFX

Douglas Trumbull landed the job of Visual Effects Supervisor on 2001: A Space Odyessy after cold-calling Stanley Kubrick about the position. Douglas would go on to create effects in 2001 that would help to launch the modern era of sci-fi films. In his own words, Douglas describes what it was like to work with the legendary director on a landmark film.

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Onekind Santal Era Perfume Oil

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Fast & Furious Cars Explained

Dennis McCarthy knows more about the cars of the Fast & Furious franchise than anyone else — he's the guy that built them. From heavily-modded icons like Dom's 1970 DadgeCharger R/T to one-off total custom builds like the Flip Car, Dennis has made some of the best Hollywood vehicles over eight films. Dennis sat down with WIRED to talk about some of the most memorable cars and how they were made.

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360° Wingsuit Racing

If it moves, someone is going to see who can get across a line before someone else. In the skies above the Arizona desert, the Red Bull Aces fly through a floating slalom course in teams of four. This year, the races follow the action from 8,000 feet above the ground in 360° video.

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