
So there I was — a 2-liter bottle of water and snacks by the side of me, and that buzz you get before sinking your teeth into a 24-hour endurance race. As the lobby populated on iRacing, I felt an air of confidence embracing the leather of the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race wheel and pushing down on the balanced pedal system.
Was my confidence well placed? Mostly. You see, this $649 direct drive rig is all about emphasis on key areas at the expense of others. Turtle Beach has picked the right areas in my mind, but those small compromises and choices can sometimes be distracting.