Apply Now – SimCraft Academy Driver Development Team 2026
For drivers who don’t want excuses, only results.
The SimCraft Academy is now accepting applications for the 2026 Driver Development Team. This is where serious racers separate themselves from the pack, using the same racing simulators trusted by champions, OEMs, and professional teams around the world. With a 90% real-world equivalency rating validated by Michigan State’s Spartan Motorsport Lab, SimCraft delivers training you can trust to transfer from simulator to track.
The Team
Our Academy has shaped and supported some of the sport’s most exciting talent:
Rising Stars
- Oliver Wheldon – 2024 Skip Barber Racing Series F4 Champion
- Sebastian Wheldon – 8 Wins, USF Juniors & F4
- Ty Fisher – 5 Wins, USF Juniors & F4
- Lucas Palacio – IAME Grand National Champion (X30 & KA100), WSK Super Masters Series OKN-Jr Champion
- Brexton Busch – INEX Bandolero National Champion
Champions on the Ladder
- Ty Gibbs – NASCAR Xfinity Champion, ARCA Champion
- Myles Rowe – USF2000 Pro Champion
- Ben Rhodes – 12 Wins, 2x NASCAR Craftsman Truck Champion
- Jordan Taylor – 30 wins, including 24hrs of Le Mans, 24hrs of Daytona, and 12hrs of Sebring
- Ty Majeski – 9 wins, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Champion
Graduates at the Highest Levels
- Ben Keating – 24 Wins, including 24hrs of Le Mans & 12hrs of Sebring
- George Kurtz – 51 Wins, including 24hrs of Le Mans & 12hrs of Sebring
Read more in our Champions’ Testimonials.
Why Apply?
Exclusive Pricing
Access elite SimCraft systems at Academy-only pricing. Serious drivers deserve more than toys with surface-level motion.
Professional-Grade Training
Train on the same platforms proven in NASCAR, IndyCar, F1 Academy, and
Skip Barber Racing School.
Access in Atlanta
Work directly at SimCraft HQ, using our Driver-in-the-Loop simulators and development lab in Atlanta.
Tailored Motion Profiles
Receive a physics-accurate motion profile tuned to your driving style. Center-of-mass fidelity with independent yaw, pitch, and roll. Learn more about the
science of driver development with motion simulators.
Driver Coach Access
Blend seat time with instruction from SimCraft’s partner coaches, including proven programs like Skip Barber.
Affiliate Revenue Opportunities
Every Academy driver becomes a SimCraft referral partner. Active and passive links give you a real revenue stream to help fuel your racing career.
Exposure & Pathway
Develop alongside the next wave of champions, with structured training, recognition, and media exposure that supports your long-term goals.
Who Should Apply?
- Karting champions stepping into cars
- Development drivers chasing every competitive edge
- Racers who want pro-grade tools, not “entertainment toys”
How It Works
- Step 1: Apply – Share your racing background, goals, and why you want in.
- Step 2: Selection – Our team reviews applications and connects with finalists.
- Step 3: Announcement – Academy Team roster updates are announced as individuals are accepted.
Seats are limited. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, and once a spot is filled — it’s gone.
Train. Access. Earn. Improve.
Take your seat in the SimCraft Academy and claim your place among the next generation of champions.
