When faced with traffic jams, most people experience feelings of existential dread, resort to familiar playlists, or critique America’s infrastructure. However, one truck driver took a completely different approach.
A Reddit user named ZanaZamora recently gained attention after sharing a video of their unique response to an accident that shut down their road. While others were making U-turns, Zamora smoothly transitioned to the passenger seat, powered up an impressive $6,000 gaming PC, and began racing in a virtual environment.
“I’ve been waiting for a traffic jam ever since I installed this rig just to make this video,” Zamora noted in their post. When authorities announced that drivers could turn around, Zamora’s reply was clear: just a moment, they had some virtual laps to complete.
Zamora played Assetto Corsa Competizione, a highly regarded racing simulator favored by serious gaming enthusiasts, as opposed to a trucking simulator. The twist? They were racing in a truck. The irony is quite striking.
An Unconventional In-Cab Setup
ZanaZamora’s gaming setup is far from average, featuring a Simagic Alpha Evo Pro wheelbase, a Conspit GT300 steering wheel, a SIMMSON pedal set, a Moza AB9/MH16 flight stick, a Winwing Orion 2 throttle, a PXN button box, and a monitor mounted on an adjustable arm. The seat even incorporates bass shakers, providing additional feedback that the truck itself fails to deliver.
The PC driving this setup boasts an Intel Core i9-14900 and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, making it a standout configuration that surpasses many typical desktop gaming systems, especially for a vehicle.
To put it in context: while the average person stuck in traffic may find themselves watching low-quality YouTube videos, this driver is immersed in a high-fidelity racing simulation complete with force feedback and vibrating seats.
There’s a compelling argument to be made that Zamora has transformed the traffic experience—though not the traffic itself, certainly the way one endures it.
