Pixels to Pavement: How K-53 is blending Sim Racing & Motorsports (Trevor Marks)

From Formula 1 to the gritty world of rally racing, tonight's guests' expertise in esports and Motorsports is setting the pace for this dynamic industry. Trevor Marks. is not just another gearhead; he's the Founder of K53, a consulting firm with its sights set toward the convergence of sim racing, esports and motorsports. 

And he’s here to tell us about his Road to Success, his partnership with Torque Atlanta, one of the most thrilling racing simulation venues in the world, and how this haven for racing enthusiasts combines cutting-edge technology and immersive experiences to put YOU in the driver's seat.

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00:00:00 Introduction to BreakFix Podcast

00:00:37 Meet Trevor Marks: Founder of K53

00:01:36 Trevor's Journey into Esports

00:05:50 Rediscovering Sim Racing

00:10:29 Impact of the Pandemic on Sim Racing

00:14:15 Challenges and Opportunities in Sim Racing

00:19:55 Bridging the Gap: Sim Racing and Real Motorsports

00:35:08 Calibrating Motion Simulators

00:36:03 Forza Motorsport vs. Gran Turismo

00:38:21 The Best Racing Simulators

00:42:27 Rally Racing and Personal Goals

00:46:45 Sim Racing Community and eSports

00:53:09 Torque Motorsports and Sim Racing Facilities

00:56:19 Building Your Sim Racing Setup

01:01:21 Encouraging Diversity in Motorsports

01:05:54 What's Next for Trevor?

01:06:30 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts