Simagic has fired a major warning shot across the hardware market. Ahead of the 2026 ADAC SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt, the manufacturer teased The Next Lap, a global product launch scheduled for October 14 at 15:00 UTC on YouTube.
The teaser image cuts through the dark with an unmistakable silhouette. After years of rumors and patent whispers, Simagic is preparing to unveil its first active pedal system.
- A linear motor assembly replaces passive rubber elastomers and mechanical springs.
- Features usually include instant profile switching between rock-hard formula brakes to longer-travel sports cars.
- Direct pushback resistance adjusted in software without turning wrenches under the rig. (No more tools or rubber swaps)
Eliminates mechanical and rubber wear and pedal travel guesswork.
- Dynamic ABS pulsation that physically pushes back against your foot.
- Simulated brake fade and clutch bite point transitions.
- Seamless software integration alongside existing SimPro Manager ecosystems.
True force feedback under braking rather than simple off-center rumble motors. This gives a more dynamic feel under braking.
Moving Beyond Passive Rubber and Springs
Traditional load-cell pedals measure force accurately, but your pedal travel is fixed by whatever rubber bushings or springs you fit to your pedals. If you jump from a Sports car into a Formula car, you either live with mismatched pedal feel or spend ten minutes swapping elastomers.
Active pedals eliminate that compromise. Because a motor generates the resistance curve, software dictates exactly how the pedal moves. A driver can program a soft, progressive ramp for the first 20% of pedal travel, followed by a rock-hard hydraulic-style wall for threshold braking without physically touching the pedals.
Real ABS Pulsation Instead of Haptic Rumble
While Simagic's P-HPR haptic reactors gave drivers localized vibration, an active pedal takes feedback to another level. When your front tires lock up in iRacing or Assetto Corsa Competizione, the motor actively kicks the pedal back, replicating that real feel of ABS hydraulic chatter.
The broadcast goes live on Wednesday, October 14 at 15:00 UTC (11:00 AM EDT). Two days later, Simagic will have the demo rigs running the new equipment in Frankfurt at the SimRacing Expo (October 16–18), giving drivers their first hands-on experience with the new hardware.