Carlo Van Dam Review
" The simulator is very realistic, both steering feel braking as well visual. "
Carlo Van Dam, All-Japan F3 Champion & Subaru Nürburgring 24 Hours Driver.
Carlo Van Dam x Cool Performance
Dutch racing driver Carlo Van Dam says the simulator is very realistic, from the steering feel and braking to the visuals. He won the 2007 ATS Formel 3 Cup with Van Amersfoort Racing, taking 16 podiums from 18 races, then moved to Japan and won the 2008 All-Japan Formula 3 Championship with TOM'S, winning nine of the 18 races and finishing every one of them on the podium. That same year he finished third on his Super GT debut in the GT500 class at the Suzuka 1000km. He has since become a mainstay of Subaru's Nürburgring 24 Hours programme, sharing in its six SP3T class wins between 2011 and 2019 and its SP4T class win in 2024, and was again part of the Subaru line-up in 2026.
GT Pro Racing Simulator: Carlo Van Dam's Racing Simulator
Carlo trains on the GT Pro, Cool Performance's professional-grade GT simulator.
GT Pro Racing Simulator Full Spec
Frame/Cockpit: Powder-coated aluminium frame, hand-built in the UK to ISO 9001 standards with a lifetime warranty. The cockpit features multiple points for adjustability for the seating and steering positions to replicate any GT car.
Seating: Corbeau FIA homologated GT racing seat
Wheel Base: Leo Bodnar SimSteering force feedback system 26Nm with CP-S custom software modelling configuration for an ultra realistic experience.
Steering Wheel: CP-S GT Carbon Wheel
DDU: Precision Sim Engineering DD-X 6'8" LED display unit
Pedal Set: Custom professional grade, Cool Performance Hydraulic Pedal system with AP racing master cylinder delivering up to 200kg applicable braking force.
Pedal Adjustment: CP-S electronically adjustable pedal position system.
Display: Triple 27" monitors.
Computing: Custom built high-end, water cooled gaming PC with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 RTX graphics card and Intel® Core™ i9 processor to run software at the most optimal graphics. Option: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5090 RTX
Accessories: Quaife Engineering x Pro Sim sequential shifter, keyboard & mouse set
More Information About Carlo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 30th |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | 4th |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 7th |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 90 | 3rd |
| 18 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 159 | Champion |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 18 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 322 | Champion |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 20th |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 23rd |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31st |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
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Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Carlo Van Dam'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 Carlo Van Dam use?
Carlo Van Dam uses a Cool Performance GT Pro racing simulator, hand-built in the UK.
Can I buy the same simulator as Carlo Van Dam?
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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