February 26, 1997 -- Austin, Texas
A new class of full-scale racing simulators hit the streets last week at
amu***t centers in the US and Canada. Developed and manufactured by
Digital Vehicles Inc. of Austin, TX, the new Pacesetter 8327 Professional
Racing Simulators deliver a physically intense and extremely realistic
experience of driving a Formula One style racing car.
The Pacesetters are dedicated systems for VR arcades and Location Based
Entertainment centers. Prices range from $15,900 to $23,900.
Key features include:
- Wraparound graphics on three 27-inch high-resolution screens
- Advanced texture-mapping and anti-aliasing using triple 3Dfx
accelerators
- Strong and detailed force-feedback steering for dramatic road feel
- Properly weighted and positioned pedals and six-speed shifter
- High-powered sound and seat-shaker systems
- Proprietary Digital Vehicles vehicle-dynamics modelling software
- Linkable for head-to-head racing
- Deluxe cabinet with real racing car bodywork, rear wing, and racing
slicks
- Pro/5G Option includes 30+ tracks, personalized records, and custom
setups
For more information, including online brochures with text and photos,
please visit the Digital Vehicles web site at:
[link lost in import]
To test drive one of the new Pacesetters, stop by one of the following
locations:
CHICAGO, IL:
Virtual World
North Pier Festival Market
435 East Illinois St.
DETROIT, MI:
The Clubhouse
Fisher Building - Lower Level
3011 W. Grand Blvd.
AUSTIN, TX
Tilt
Northcross Mall
2525 West Anderson Lane
MONTREAL, CANADA:
Monde Virtuel
Complexe Desjardins Mall
170 Ste. Catherine Street West
Additional locations will be listed as more systems are delivered. Check
the Digital Vehicles web page regularly for the latest locations. (And if
you don't have any in your area, keep asking your favorite local operator
until they order one!)
Digital Vehicles was founded in 1994 by racing enthusiast Carey Kriger to
produce professional quality driving simulators for the amu***t and
training markets.
The company's first commercial product, the 5GF1 Digital Race Machine,
culminated 7-years of research and development. It combined an immersive,
wraparound audio/visual system and high-performance***pit controls, with
proprietary software that accurately models real-world racecar physics.
The resulting simulator received rave reviews from automotive magazines,
driving schools, and professional racing drivers for its uncanny ability
to deliver the true feel of driving a racing car. The new Pacesetter
models are even more impressive, yet cost considerably less than the
original.
In addition to the 5GF1 and Pacesetter products, Digital Vehicles has
co-developed the world's first interactive simulators featuring real
Formula One
cars on hydraulic motion platforms. These systems use Williams F1 cars,
and promote the Rothmans brand worldwide.
The company also licenses its technology and components for use in a wide
variety of high-end driving simulation applications, including several
attractions scheduled to open in 1997.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Carey Kriger, President
Digital Vehicles Inc.
2007 Kramer Lane Suite 104
Austin, TX 78758
Tel: (512) 837-5043
Fax: (512) 832-5954
