VXP Driving Simulator
Accessible Racing & the VXP Driving Simulator presented by Sheraton Edison & Rentech Solutions
Accessible Racing is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization that promotes amateur auto racing by providing modified accessible racing vehicles at no cost to the disabled. The Accessible Race Car, and the VXP virtual driving station - a real-time, internet-based simulated racing environment, will be showcased for visitors, and will be covered by local press and network media. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the NASCAR style race car, and test drive the virtual race car using the hand control-equipped driving station.
The VXP virtual driving station is a specialized module with hand controls powered by the popular iRacing software. Until now, all driving/racing simulators have required the use of a steering wheel and pedals to operate. VXP uses a force-feedback steering wheel equipped with hand controls, enabling persons who do not have the use of their legs to compete in a virtual race car against thousand of other racers from all over the world.
The VXP driving station has caught the eye of the medical industry, and its technology has been studied, and improved rehabilitation rates for rehab patients who have suffered from strokes, spinal injuries, broken bones and combat injuries.
Accessible Racing's program has the multifaceted benefits of rehabilitation and driver safety and training, but also the world's only opportunity for disabled persons to enjoy the thrill of motorsports competition in the virtual racing world. The fun and excitement of real time professionally sanctioned racing is now available to everyone. Rehab patients with little hope for a future are inspired by a new world of possibilities. Top competitors will ultimately get a chance to drive the real thing at a real track!
| Where: | Sheraton Edison 125 Raritan Center Parkway-Hotel Lobby Edison, NJ |
| Date: | Wednesday, April 15 |
| Time: | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Accessible Racing and the VXP driving simulator will be on hand at the Abilities Expo, one of America's largest trade shows for disabled persons, care givers, and health care professionals, April 17-19, at the NJ Convention Center in Edison. Attendees will be test driving the VXP simulator and learning how to qualify to drive the Accessible Racing NASCAR style race car.