Certainly! Sim racing has likely crossed your radar through various channels, whether it's from conversations with friends, family, or online sources. But what exactly is sim racing? Is it merely another form of gaming, or does it hold deeper significance as an increasingly popular esport?
Here, we aim to provide insight into sim racing by showcasing examples of it, offering perspectives from real drivers, and exploring its widespread adoption.
To kick things off, take a look at this video featuring Will from Boosted Media in Australia. Join him as he competes in a GT3 car race at Spa alongside drivers from across the globe.
Numerous individuals wonder about the level of similarity between sim racing and real-world driving, while some may dismiss sim racing as a pastime confined to a stereotypical "mom's basement" scenario. However, professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts find value in simulation platforms for refining their skills, preparing for race days, mastering tracks, and grasping fundamental racing principles.
Watch this brief video featuring Daniel Morad as he juxtaposes his driving encounters on the actual Indianapolis circuit in an AMG GT4 car with his experiences in iRacing, piloting the same car on the same circuit.
MAX VERSTAPPEN
FORMULA 1
LANDO NORRIS
FORMULA 1
TONY KANAAN
INDYCAR
ROMAIN GROJEAN
INDYCAR FORMER FORMULA 1
DANIEL MORAD
GT3 / GT4
NATALIE DECKER
NASCAR
and countless others.
DOES IT TRANSLATE?
Many wonder even though the pro's use sims, can a sim racer practice and learn only on a sim then translate that to real world driving? take a look at some examples below - you'll be blown away.