HESKETH 308 BLADE
REIMAGINING A FORMULA 1 LEGEND
As the current owners of the Hesketh Racing trademarks we have always wanted to see the marque ‘back on track’, but the ever spiralling costs of modern motorsport have rendered this dream an impossibility. Undeterred, we have devised an alternative solution under a new brand name, RetroSims.
IF WE CAN’T GO RACING IN THE REAL WORLD LET’S DO IT IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD
In a groundbreaking collaboration with Base Performance, one of the world’s leading companies in the racing simulator industry, we are thrilled to introduce the Hesketh 308 Blade.
Infused with the DNA of Formula 1, it’s not only a visually stunning piece of engineering; it is a true test of your racing skills and senses.
WE’RE GIVING YOU THE OPPORTUNITy TO DRIVE ‘OLD SCHOOL’. MANUAL GEARBOX, HEEL AND TOE, PURE DRIVING. JUST LIKE HUNT, SENNA AND LAUDA.
Of course with the Hesketh Racing 308 Blade you can always revert to paddle shift to make things easier, but if you’re going to drive the Heskeh 308 in 1975 RETRO mode you will need to find your INNER JAMES.
That’s the challenge, that’s when you DISCOVER the real racer within
The success of Hesketh Racing was based on developing great partnerships and employing the best talent that the motorsport industry had to offer.
By collaborating with Base Performance Simulators (BPS), one of the world’s leading simulation companies,
that’s exactly what we’ve done.
FORMULA 1 TEAM
The 1970s team that went from F3 obscurity to F1 heroes within a year and launched the career of 1976 Formula 1 World Champion, James Hunt.
For more information, scroll down.
BASE PERFORMANCE
Based in the UK, the reputation of BPS has a global reach. With decades of experience developing cutting-edge simulators, the skills and expertise housed at BPS are unrivalled.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Each component of the Hesketh 308 Blade has been selected because they are manufactured by globally recognised companies and market leaders in the racing simulator industry.
GPX STEERING WHEEL
Precision SIM GPX steering wheel with paddle shift and clutch. Boasting 9 rotatory dials, 12 push buttons, full colour LCD display and dual-clutch paddles with an adjustable bite point.
PEDALS
Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate+ are designed for high-end professional motorsport simulators. In our opinion, the best simulated pedal feel you can get on the market today.
WHEELBASE
Simucube 2 PRO wheelbase provides exceptional torque response & accurate feedback.
Dario Franchitti and Anthony Davidson are highly respected figures in the world of motorsport, with extensive experience both on and off the track. During the UK lockdown in 2020, they put Blade to the test, completing early prototype testing and using the simulator to compete in The Race All-Star Series and other Esports competitions.
“the best bespoke F1 simulators I’ve driven and by far the most realistic home sim set up out there in terms of feel, quality and adjustability.”
Anthony Davidson: Development driver for the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
BDH BAZOOKA
Mechanical shifters have emerged as a preferred choice for many dedicated sim racers due to their enhanced sense of realism and tactile feedback. The H1’Bazooka’ is without question in the elite section of H-Pattern Sim Racing shifters.
HEADSET
The Sennheiser PC 373D 7.1 high-end open acoustic headset by the leader in audio delivers incredibly immersive 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound and crystal clear communications. Style and comfort to enhance your experience, even after hours of racing.
FRAME AND SEAT
Specially-commissioned, rigid, steel frame painted at the Mercedes F1 factory. Fully carbon fibre, adjustable seat.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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Specially-commissioned, rigid, steel frame painted at the Mercedes F1 factory.
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Fully carbon fibre, adjustable seat.
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BPS designed electronically adjustable carbon fibre with 200mm of travel, electric actuator and all mechanics hidden by carbon fibre footplate.
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Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate+ are designed for high-end professional motorsport simulators. In our opinion, the best simulated pedal feel you can get on the market today.
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Simucube 2 PRO Wheelbase provides exceptional torque response & accurate feedback.
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Precision SIM GPX steering wheel with paddle shift and clutch. Boasting 9 rotatory dials, 12 push buttons, full colour LCD display and dual-clutch paddles with an adjustable bite point.
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Tough, durable and stunning. The BDH H-Pattern ‘Bazooka’ mechanical shifter is built for racing. 3.5kg of high grade aluminium and high tensile steel, built by a company with over 40 years engineering experience. Gear changes ‘clunk’ into slot providing unprecedented tactile feedback and realism.
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Samsung 49" dual QHD curved gaming monitor, the equivalent of dual 27 inch QHD displays side-by-side.
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2x Cambridge Audio speaker system 1x Sennheiser PC373D 7.1 headset
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High specification gaming computer
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The system runs on Assetto Corsa software and comes with all the car and track models used in the full-size single-seater and GT simulators at BPS' headquarters in Oxfordshire.
The car models are updated in-house with real data and validated by professional drivers to ensure accuracy and realism, while the track models are regularly updated to keep up with any changes to the tracks.
£24,990
Price does not include VAT
Installation and Delivery – UK only*
12 Months Warranty and telephone support
*Excludes Channel Islands.
Worldwide shipping available at cost.
FINANCE AVAILABLE
Let us help you Finance your Simulator with access to a range of solutions to meet your needs from our partners at Classic & Sports Finance.
OPTIONAL
EXTRAS
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Assetto Corsa PRO software with updated BPS track and car models. £2,575 + VAT
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Triple Screen 32" Gaming Moniros with Stand
£955 + VAT -
D-Box Gen 3 4250i Four Point Actuator Kit
£9,999 + VAT -
VBOX Sim Pack with Capture Card
£900 + VAT -
Extended Two Year Warranty
£955 + VAT
Contact us.
info@heskethracing.co.uk
+44 01483 604 774
14b Church Street
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1EW
WHEN A LORD, A SUPERSTAR AND A MAN NAMED BUBBLES STARTED AN F1 TEAM, NO ONE TOOK THEM SERIOUSLY.
UNTIL THEY WON.
There is no better example of an ‘Against all odds’ story than the 1974 Hesketh Racing Formula 1 racing team.
With the maverick James Hunt at the wheel of the fabled Hesketh 308 F1 car and the extravagant, 23 year old Lord Hesketh at the helm, ‘The biggest little racing team in the world’, captured the public’s imagination.
Scorned by the established teams who considered them a bunch of public school boy amateurs with no place in the sport, Hesketh Racing audaciously challenged the big boys in their own back yard.
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WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HESKETH RACING?
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