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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.
3.0
Good
POCG VERDICT
Smart design inside, but it can't keep itself planted on your desk.
The Thrustmaster NASCAR Super Sport has clever gear-driven pedals and a unique bungee cord wheel, but the single clamp and weak rubber feet make hard racing a challenge.
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
ReviewedJune 14, 2026
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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.
Editor's Note
Restored from the POCG archive and rewritten in the Maniac voice. The original score was not available; this piece has been scored based on the review's own praise and criticisms. Original score: N/A. Assigned score: 3.0/5 (Good).