Nickolas Long
From the sim rig to the endurance circuit. As an aspiring endurance driver, I’m utilizing competitive sim racing to earn a spot with elite development programs like Skip Barber Racing School and Racing Prodigy. Follow my journey from rookie turns to podium finishes. Contact: nickolaslongmotorsport@gmail.com
FAQ:
I'm bridging the gap from Sim-to-Reality. My path begins by competing in the Skip Barber or Racing Prodigy iRacing Series to secure my real-world racing license. Once licensed, my target is to step into high-downforce prototype racing—aiming for Rush SR or the Zenith Racing Series (ZRS) in a Sebeko NP01 EVO.
Absolutely! I am always excited to partner with brands that align with my motorsport journey. If you’d like to collaborate, please reach out via my contact information below to discuss opportunities.
You can DM me on any of the above Social media accounts. Or email me at: nickolaslongmotorsport@gmail.com
Absolutely. Modern racing simulators like iRacing deliver laser-scanned tracks and hyper-realistic physics that accurately translate key driving fundamentals—racing lines, braking points, car control, and racecraft—to real life. Drivers like Jann Mardenborough, William Byron, and James Baldwin proved that sim-to-reality is a viable path. Today, programs like Racing Prodigy and the Skip Barber iRacing Series specifically exist to scout virtual drivers and put them behind the wheel of real race cars on actual tracks.
I actively compete in intermediate and advanced sports car and endurance series on iRacing, focusing on GT and prototype machinery to prepare for real-world endurance racing demands.
I use the following gear: VRS R295 wheel VRS Pro Pedals VRS DFP 15 Wheel Base Marada 8040 Aluminum Profile Racing Simulator Cockpit Next Level Racing free standing triple monitor stand Three View Sonic monitors Elgato MK2 Webcam
CyberPower PC with the following specs: AMD Ryzen 79800X3D NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD
I am primarily on iRacing. But I will sometimes be on ACC as well as Beamng.
Yes, I am! I am a co-driver for Eclipse Sim Racing doing endurance race events.
Hockey, baseball, football, basketball—everyone has their passion. Mine is motorsport. Cold, hard, uncompromising racing. Every sport demands sacrifice, but motorsport stands in a category of its own. It is widely considered one of the most financially and physically grueling sports on Earth. The harsh reality? In racing, raw talent often takes a backseat to budget. You can prove your skill in sim racing through ruthless consistency, sharp lap times, and absolute professionalism, but without funding, the path stops cold. In the racing world, this is known as "The Money Wall"—the financial barrier that halts talented drivers, usually within their first few seasons. Dedicated drivers shouldn't be barred from pursuing their potential simply because the sport is astronomically expensive. That’s why I’m leveraging sim racing to break through that wall and earn my place on the real-world grid. It is only by the support of all my viewers, spocerships, and supporters than I can make my dream a reality!