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Thrustmaster NASCAR Super Sport Racing Wheel & Pedal Set

Thrustmaster · 1999 · Racing Wheel & Pedal Set
A budget NASCAR wheel with clever internals that often fights to stay on your desk.
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About This Hardware

The Thrustmaster NASCAR Super Sport is a budget racing wheel and pedal set aimed at NASCAR fans who want a dedicated controller without breaking the bank. Released in 1999, it sits below the NASCAR Pro in Thrustmaster's lineup, trading the Pro's two-clamp mounting and dash shifter for a simpler single-clamp design and all-wheel controls. Under the hood, the wheel uses an unusual bungee cord centering mechanism instead of traditional springs, while the pedal base relies on heavy metal construction and gear-driven potentiometers for throttle and brake input. Connectivity is via a 15-pin gameport, standard for PC gaming peripherals of the era. The Super Sport targets casual to intermediate sim racers who value convenience and a clutter-free desk over hardcore mounting rigidity.

Specifications
InterfaceGameport (15-pin)
Wheel CenteringBungee cord mechanism
Pedal MechanismDual analog; gear-driven potentiometers
ClampSingle center V-clamp
ControlsWheel-mounted digital buttons, no dash shifter
Hardware Info
ManufacturerThrustmaster
CategoryRacing Wheel & Pedal Set
Released1999
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Notes & Warnings
Requires a PC gameport; verify your sound card or system has the correct 15-pin connector. The bungee cord tension system is unconventional, long-term durability is unknown. Early units may develop loosening over time.