Benjamin Hites Review
" The Simulator is a constant development tool! "
The simulator has been great to prep for different tracks, understanding the gears for each corner, finding braking markers and even adjusting setups. Being based in Chile means travelling is hard and so I train and understand as much as possible before going to the track.
Benjamin Hites, GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Silver Cup Champion.
Benjamin Hites x Cool Performance
Being based in Chile makes travelling to circuits hard, so Benjamin Hites uses his Cool Performance simulator to prepare for different tracks, learning the gears for each corner, finding braking markers and even adjusting setups before he arrives. After starting out in Top Race in Argentina and the Ferrari Challenge in the USA, he moved to European GT racing. In 2023 he won the Silver class at the 24 Hours of Spa in GRT Grasser Racing Team's #85 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2, shared with Clemens Schmid and Glenn van Berlo, the first time a Chilean driver had won a 24 hour race. The trio went on to win the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Silver Cup drivers' title, and the same year Benjamin made his ADAC GT Masters debut alongside Lamborghini works driver Marco Mapelli.
GT Pro Racing Simulator: Benjamin Hites's Racing Simulator
Benjamin trains on the GT Pro, our most versatile professional-grade racing simulator, built for GT drivers.
GT Pro Racing Simulator Full Spec
Chassis/Cockpit:
Cool Performance GT Pro. Powder-coated aluminium frame, hand-built in the UK to ISO 9001 standards with a lifetime warranty. The cockpit features multiple points of adjustability for the seating and steering positions, adapting to both classic and modern GT driving positions. Read the full cockpit breakdown.
Wheel Base:
Cool Performance custom tuned Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 (26nm). Bespoke CP-S software modelling.
Steering Wheel:
CP-S GT Carbon Wheel.
Display Unit:
Precision Sim Engineering DD-X LED display unit.
Pedals:
Bespoke CP-S Hydraulic Pedal system with an AP Racing master cylinder, delivering up to 200kg of braking force, on a CP-S electronically adjustable pedal base.
Shifter:
Pro-Sim x Quaife Engineering sequential gear shifter.
Seat:
Corbeau FIA homologated GT racing seat.
Displays:
Triple 27 inch curved monitors.
PC:
Cool Performance supplied high-end water-cooled gaming PC (NVIDIA RTX 5080/Intel i9).
Software:
Cool Performance custom racing simulation software modelling for all professional titles.
More Information About Benjamin's Sim
The GT Pro sets a new benchmark for professional grade GT simulators. Built with Cool Performance’s proprietary high-end components, it delivers an unrivalled driving experience, capturing every nuance and sensation of a real GT race car.
The GT Pro is our most versatile professional-grade racing simulator, engineered with comprehensive adjustability to suit any discipline, plus options including Quaife Engineering x Pro Sim h-pattern and sequential shifters, handbrakes, and clutches.
Developed by ex-GT and Formula drivers Oliver Norris and Adrian Quaife-Hobbs to replicate real-world racing dynamics.
Career Results
| Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23rd |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25th |
| 14 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 130 | 3rd |
| 14 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 142 | 4th |
| 14 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 243 | 2nd |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 66.5 | 5th |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 11th |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 15th |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 9th |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 17th |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 56th |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 66th |
| 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 128 | Champion |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 12th |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 4th |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 421 | 43rd |
| 12 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 157 | 4th |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 116 | Champion |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 18th |
Featured Articles
[Chilenos en el exterior] Benjamín Hites logra histórico triunfo en las 24 Horas de Spa-Francorchamps
Racing5
Jul 2023
Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Benjamin Hites's simulator was installed by founder and CEO Oliver Norris and Head of Simulator Development and Manufacturing Adrian Quaife-Hobbs, a former F1 test driver.
FAQs
What simulator does Benjamin Hites use?
Benjamin Hites uses a Cool Performance GT Pro racing simulator, hand-built in the UK.
Can I buy the same simulator as Benjamin Hites?
Yes. The GT Pro is available to order. You can spec it in our configurator, choosing the hardware, colour, seat and display, then send your build for a personal quote.
More questions?
Build times, worldwide delivery, installation, warranty and prices are all covered in our Racing Simulator FAQs.
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