Ian Poulter Review
" When looking for a simulator I wanted something that would be reliable and realistic as well as have the quality to fit in well "
The Cool Performance simulators have been a great addition to my garage and have provided great fun at many events when racing against each other. With a busy schedule it's great that i can drive at any track in the world at any time of which I hope to visit soon and put into practice what I have learnt on the sim. The support and after service has also been great from the team at Cool Performance.
Ian Poulter, 3x PGA Tour Winner.
Ian Poulter x Cool Performance
Ian Poulter, 3x PGA Tour Winner, has a Cool Performance GT Pro simulator in his garage. With a busy schedule, it lets him drive any track in the world at any time, and it has provided great fun at many events racing against each other. He also rates the support and after service from the team at Cool Performance.
GT Pro Racing Simulator: Ian Poulter's Racing Simulator
Ian drives 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 H-pattern shifter, keyboard & mouse set
More Information About Ian'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
| Events | Cuts made | Top 25 | Top 10 | Top 5 | Best finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 7th (2012) |
| 20 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | T3 (2012) |
| 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | T12 (2006) |
| 20 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2nd (2008) |
| 72 | 54 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 2nd (2008 Open) |
Ian Poulter's Cool Performance Simulator
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Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Ian Poulter'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 Ian Poulter use?
Ian Poulter uses a Cool Performance GT Pro racing simulator, hand-built in the UK.
Can I buy the same simulator as Ian Poulter?
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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