What is Sim Racing?

What is sim racing?

By definition: It’s the 1:1 simulation of racing in a digital form. 

And since its inception, sim racing has gone through a few numerous evolutions in the time of writing this article.

In the 80’s, it was an 8 bit game with a joy stick you can play in an arcade or at home (if you had the money for something like that).

In the 90’s, the graphics were updated and instead of a controller, you could enjoy it on a video game controller from notorious companies such as Atari and Nintendo along with the introduction of the notorious video game series… Playstation.

And in the early 2000’s, we had the introduction of games such as Rfactor, Nascar Racing 2003, and many many more.

In the 2010’s and 2020’s, sim racing is more realistic and more reachable than ever before.

With more systems, sims, and options than ever before. 

Many question whether sim racing transfer to real life or is even worth the hassle and expense. 

“Why not just buy a real car?”

“Why not spend it on a racing budget?”

Etc, etc, etc.

Well, to put it simply, a “racing simulator” is no longer the “basement dweller’s dream,” it actually works. 

No I mean… It ACTUALLY works.

Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Daniel Morad, Rhys Tatterson, Hiroya Minowa, Tony Kanaan, every formula one team, every nascar team… You get the point. 

Are literal embodiments of sim racing transferring to real world racing. 

It’s no longer “just a game,” it’s a sustainable and practical way to get better and to enjoy racing.

Enthusiasts, amateurs, and any level of car enthusiast can use a simulator to not only get a taste of what racing a car truly is, but to truly hone in their race craft!

Even renowned racing drivers such as Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Daniel Morad, Tony Kannaan, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Magnussen, and countless other motorsports drivers in all motorsports professions use the sim to improve their craft.

Because sim racing isn’t simply just for circuit racing.

Circuit racing, dirt oval, asphalt oval, indy cars, formula cars, drift cars, rally cars

Anything with 4 wheels, you can use a racing simulator.

And it’s not just for the hardcore racer or the crazy talented professional drivers.

It’s made for everyone.

And now that simulators aren’t $1M, you can be immersed in your home and improve your race craft in some Walmart slippers. 

Whether you’re an amateur, have never driven a car before, or making your way through different racing series, there’s a simulator application right for you.

And to hone your race craft not just on the track, spending thousands of dollars a weekend, but one time to have repeatable and replicable opportunities to hone in your race craft… you can’t beat it.

Sim racing is a revolution that’s here to stay.

And we’re here for it!