[OC] Wheelbase brand share in a sim racing community survey (2022, 2023, 2025, 2026)

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Data sources:
– 2022 raw data: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zKVZ9YFZyiMFMwP0rRl25xycFpxnEzRZfDaaZJnWegE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zKVZ9YFZyiMFMwP0rRl25xycFpxnEzRZfDaaZJnWegE/edit?usp=sharing)
– 2023 raw data: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BurDUMG_LlCVeGvqWXOAXIlBt3oTbSRYQ5mBsM-FOGo/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BurDUMG_LlCVeGvqWXOAXIlBt3oTbSRYQ5mBsM-FOGo/edit?usp=sharing)
– 2025 raw data: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E5Uw50gqjCuKVR3SIFRgkwM-LfVRz94qa6bdA9bigHk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E5Uw50gqjCuKVR3SIFRgkwM-LfVRz94qa6bdA9bigHk/edit?usp=sharing)
– 2026 raw data: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sli3mTnnitH-YAc3IEcgE3g1o17fQJdoWkc1sduztHY/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sli3mTnnitH-YAc3IEcgE3g1o17fQJdoWkc1sduztHY/edit?usp=sharing)

Tools used:
– Python
– pandas
– matplotlib

Method notes:
– This is a self-selected community survey, not market research or total market share.
– Percentages are based on valid wheelbase responses for each survey year.
– The chart shows the six largest dedicated wheelbase brands across the four survey editions.
– Minor categories were omitted for readability: controller / none, VRS, Asetek, DIY / open-source, and other wheelbase brands.
– Brand names were normalized across years so comparable answers roll up under the same label.

Valid wheelbase responses by year:
– 2022: 608
– 2023: 709
– 2025: 606
– 2026: 414

Main takeaway:
– In this survey sample, Logitech and Thrustmaster dominated early, Fanatec peaked in 2023, and Moza moved into the top spot by 2026.

Broader survey notebook:
– [https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/f8e531ce-850f-46b9-9e33-0cd2b9f4064b/preview](https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/f8e531ce-850f-46b9-9e33-0cd2b9f4064b/preview)