Sim racing is an incredible subworld of video gaming to get into if you haven't yet made the jump. However, it's also a very intimidating one at the same time. New gear, high prices, and entire new ecosystems and platforms to learn keep the barrier of entry high in many cases. Interview: Asetek CEO André Eriksen on Sim Racing, Affordability, Access, and Xbox Some great insight from André Eriksen of Asetek, gathered at the SimRacing Expo 2026 in Charlotte. One company I spoke to at the SimRacing Expo in Charlotte, however, wants to shake things up in this regard. Asetek Racing has started to take pride in being on the forefront of high-level sim racing gear that both doesn't break the bank compared to competitors, and also is more compatible than others in a few key factors. The freshly revelaed Initium DD10 wheelbase is a great example of this, so let's talk about it. The DD10 Joins Asetek's Entry Level Initium Product Line Asetek Racing has several tiers of sim racing gear, with the highest of the high-end likely outpricing many of us regular-type aspiring racers. That's where the Initium line of products comes in, which serves as Asetek's cheapest option, but still one that performs like quality, professional sim racing gear. In fact, all in on the most basic, but fully built-out rig you can get with Asetek Initium runs around $1,000 USD, much cheaper than most of the competition. The Initium DD10 Wheelbase is joining the Initium family, and while the price is yet to be revealed ahead of its Q4 2026 release date, the fact that it's Initium implies that it will still be a more affordable option in the world of sim racing wheelbases. Here are some more notes and specs to consider with the DD10: