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Sim racing lets you experience the thrill of real-world motorsport – right from your home. Whether you’re a casual gamer or future pro driver, this beginner’s guide will walk you through what sim racing is, how it works, and what you need to get started.
You’ll learn how sim racing differs from arcade racing, why it’s become a serious tool for real drivers, and which gear makes the biggest difference when building your first setup. From direct drive wheels and load cell pedals to realistic physics and online competition, sim racing is more than just a game – it’s a full racing experience.
If you’re ready to dive into the world of virtual racing, improve your driving skills, or just have fun behind the wheel, you’re in the right place.
First of all – Sim is short for simulation. In sim racing, sim refers to the attempt to recreate the real-world motorsport experience as accurately as possible – from car physics and tire grip to force feedback and weather conditions.
Unlike arcade racers, which focus on fast-paced fun and exaggerated handling, sim racing is about realism and immersion. These sim games and setups aim to mirror what it’s like to drive an actual race car on real tracks, using real techniques and physical elements.
Whether you’re braking into a hairpin or managing tire wear during a long stint, a sim racing setup can replicate many of the challenges real drivers face on the track – giving you a much more authentic sense of what it’s like to be behind the wheel in real life.
There are also differences between sim racing setups. A beginner doesn’t need the same hardware as an advanced sim racer. If you’ve only played arcade racing games before, you can start with a basic steering wheel, wheelbase, and pedal set to get a feel for what sim racing is really like.
More advanced setups feature direct drive wheelbases, high-end pedals – including load cell or hydraulic models – and accessories that enhance immersion even further.
As you improve, upgrading your hardware can make your sim racing experience more realistic and enjoyable. But more on that later in the guide.
Sim racing has been around since the late ’80s. One of the first games to spark popularity was ‘Indianapolis 500: The Simulation’ in 1989, which added the importance of gear ratios, racing lines, and wing settings.
Since then, as computers have become increasingly complex, so have the published racing simulators.
Sim racing has also become a standard for pro motorsport teams. Training in simulators is a great way for professionals to do hundreds of laps on certain tracks, as well as practice advanced driving techniques in a completely safe environment.
The biggest difference between sim racing and arcade racing is realism.
Arcade racing games prioritize accessibility and entertainment. They often feature simplified physics, forgiving handling, and exaggerated visuals to create a fast-paced, casual experience. Games like Need for Speed or Mario Kart fall into this category.
Sim racing, on the other hand, focuses on accuracy and skill. Every aspect of the car’s behavior – weight transfer, braking pressure, suspension, grip levels – is calculated and modeled using real-world physics. Sim racers often adjust car setups, tire pressures, and even fuel loads to fine-tune performance.
In other words:
If you’re looking to truly learn racing techniques, sim racing is the way to go.
The point of sim racing is to allow racing enthusiasts to experience the thrill of racing without physically being on a track in a real race car. You can compete against others online in various games, improving your driving and racing skills, and, of course, have fun without leaving your home.
It’s a way for both casual gamers and serious racers to enjoy the excitement of racing at any time. It’s particularly appealing for beginners because it offers a low-cost entry into the world of racing.
With just a steering wheel, wheelbase, pedal set, ‘normal people’ – who aren’t pro racers – can start learning the fundamentals of real life racing. Therefore, sim racing also provides an excellent platform for learning and practicing racing techniques – such as braking, cornering, and throttle control.
Online communities and forums are full of helpful tips and advice for beginners in sim racing. As you gain confidence and skill, you can gradually upgrade your setup for an even more immersive experience behind the wheel.
Today’s sim racing technology has brought virtual racing remarkably close to the real thing. From software to hardware, every component is designed to replicate the authentic feel of driving a real race car on a real circuit.
Modern racing simulators use laser-scanned tracks, ensuring that every bump, kerb, and elevation change is recreated with millimeter precision. Physics engines simulate core vehicle dynamics such as tire grip, suspension behavior, aerodynamics, and weight transfer – providing highly detailed feedback that reflects real-world racing conditions.
This realism is amplified by advanced hardware. Direct drive wheelbases deliver strong, nuanced force feedback, allowing you to feel oversteer, understeer, surface changes, and more through your hands. Load cell and hydraulic pedals simulate the pressure and resistance of actual brake systems, helping you develop muscle memory and consistency.
Add high-refresh-rate monitors, accurate field-of-view settings, and motion rigs, and the experience becomes fully immersive.
You can sense traction loss under braking, understand throttle balance through feedback, and even catch slides before they happen – just like in a real car.
While physical G-forces remain the one element that can’t be fully recreated, every other aspect – from the cognitive workload to the mechanical precision – makes sim racing a serious tool for both training and competition.
Later in the guide, we will cover some of the games that are most popular. Most, if not all of these, use laser-scanned tracks to precisely replicate every corner and bump of real racing circuits to create the most immersive and best sim racing conditions for you.
Getting started with sim racing doesn’t require a full professional setup – but understanding the core components is key. At the most basic level, you’ll need three things: a steering wheel, a wheelbase, and a pedal set. Together, these form the foundation of your driving experience.
As you progress, you might add a proper mounting solution (like a designated rig or wheel stand) for stability, a comfortable racing seat for longer sessions, and a display setup that enhances immersion – whether that’s a single monitor or an ultra-wide screen.
Optional extras such as handbrakes, shifters, or motion platforms etc. can elevate the experience, but they aren’t required for beginners.
Start with the basics. Focus on hardware that gives you consistent feedback, solid ergonomics, and reliable control. Once you’re comfortable, you can scale your setup to match your racing goals.
The wheelbase is the powerhouse of your sim racing setup. It’s the component that sits between your steering wheel and your rig – and it’s what generates the force feedback that lets you feel the car’s behavior on track.
From understeer to kerb strikes, surface bumps to oversteer corrections, the wheelbase is what translates virtual car physics into real-world sensations in your hands.
There are different types of wheelbases, but most serious sim racers prefer direct drive systems. Unlike gear- or belt-driven bases, direct drive wheelbases connect the motor directly to the steering shaft. This means stronger, more detailed, and more immediate feedback with zero delay or mechanical slop.
For beginners, starting with a lower-torque direct drive base is often the best route. It gives you a more realistic and consistent experience, and it’s something you can grow with over time. As your skills improve, you’ll be better able to take advantage of the detail and precision a high-end direct drive base delivers.
Whether you’re learning basic car control or chasing hundredths in a time trial, your wheelbase plays a massive role in how deeply you connect with the sim.
Gear-driven wheelbases use gears to amplify the motor’s torque and generate force feedback. These wheels are generally the most low-budget solution, meaning that it is a great starting point for someone wanting to try out sim racing before committing to a more expensive setup.
One disadvantage of a gear-driven wheelbase is that leeway can appear over time, and this can create torque spikes and inconsistent force feedback.
Belt-driven wheelbases use a belt and pulley system together with a small motor to generate force feedback. Using this method, the belt can amplify the motor’s torque by up many times, meaning that a small motor is enough to create sufficient force feedback.
Some of the advantages are that the small motor helps keep costs down, and the belt provides smoother force feedback than gear-driven wheelbases.
One downside to the belt-driven wheelbase is the absorption of force feedback due to the belt, meaning less and more unprecise force feedback in general.
Direct drive wheelbases are pretty different from the other two solutions, as it consists of a motor with the steering column-mounted directly onto it. This means that no gears or belts are connected to the motor to amplify torque as the motor is already powerful enough.
Therefore, all force feedback is sent directly to the steering wheel. No feedback is lost in the conversion between the motor and gear/belt, providing superior detail to the other two systems. This is a more expensive solution as direct drive wheelbases are at the very top of the line.
In addition to this guide, we’ve published a more thorough introduction to wheelbases and sim racing wheels which you can read here.
In real-world racing, consistent and precise braking is often what separates good racers from great racers – and the same is true in sim racing. Your pedal set plays a critical role in car control, especially under braking and acceleration.
A lot of entry-level pedals use basic potentiometers to register input, but serious sim racers quickly move to load cell or hydraulic pedal sets. Why? Because these technologies measure pressure, not just travel distance – giving you far more realistic feedback and modulation.
A load cell brake pedal allows you to build muscle memory based on how hard you press, not how far. This mirrors real racing conditions, where braking force is determined by pressure. Hydraulic pedals go even further, simulating the exact resistance and feel of real brake systems.
Whether you’re trail-braking into a hairpin or managing tire wear over a long stint, a quality brake pedal is often the single biggest upgrade you can make to improve lap times and consistency.
For beginners, starting with a load cell brake provides a great balance between performance and affordability – offering real-world benefits without overwhelming complexity.
Pedals are a key component in any sim racing setup. Not all pedals have a clutch out of the box because a sim racing clutch is not used for all types of sim racing.
While the throttle and the clutch can be fairly similar on a sim racing pedal set, it is often the sim racing brake that’s the most unique part of a pedal set. This is because the brake has to take on larger amounts of force from your feet.
Pedals can be designed in a few different ways. Pedals are often either potentiometer-based, load cell-based, hall sensor-based, or hydraulic-based.
Potentiometer-based pedals measure the braking force using a potentiometer meaning the brake force is measured by the travel of the pedals instead of the force compressing the pedals.
Potentometer-based pedals are often the cheaper option, as production of the pedals is inexpensive and straightforward. However, these pedals also offer less precision and may be challenging to perform consistently with.
Hall sensor-based pedals function with a magnet that measures the travel of the pedals more precisely than a potentiometer. Also, unlike a potentiometer, hall sensor-based pedals are less affected by dust and such getting into the components.
Load cell-based pedals measure braking force using a load cell. This differs from potentiometers, as load cells measure the force put onto the pedals rather than the pedals’ compressed distance.
These pedals are often more expensive, but lower-end load cell pedals still use potentiometers for the throttle and the clutch. Load cell pedals offer more fidelity than their more inexpensive counterpart, meaning more precise inputs that can lead to more consistent performance on the track.
At Asetek, our load cell pedals for sim racing are named Forte® and La Prima™.
Learn more about load cell pedals here.
Hydraulic-based pedals measure braking force through the hydraulic pressure, which is created when compressing the pedal. This results in a more accurate simulation of a brake pedal in a real-world race car.
Hydraulic pedals are often made from higher quality materials, meaning the highest price tag of the three ways of making sim racing pedals.
At Asetek, our hydraulic pedals for sim racing are named Invicta. We want our initial sim racing product to be absolutely top-of-the-line, so our engineers have spent thousands of hours developing pedals that pro racecar drivers and sim racers alike can use for training and competition.
Your steering wheel is where everything comes together. It’s your hands-on interface with the car, delivering feedback from the wheelbase while enabling direct control over the vehicle’s behavior. From navigating technical corners to reacting to sudden oversteer, the wheel plays a central role in your ability to drive smoothly and fast.
Wheels come in different shapes and sizes to suit specific racing disciplines. Round wheels are ideal for rally or drifting, offering full rotation and flexibility. D-shaped and open-top wheels are more ergonomic and popular in GT cars. For open-wheel and formula racing, compact formula-style wheels are designed for minimal hand movement and lightning-fast responses.
Equally important is the grip material. Most high-quality sim racing wheels use suede or rubberized/silicone-style handles. Suede offers a soft, glove-friendly surface with great grip, while silicone-style grips provide excellent durability and control – even with bare hands. Asetek SimSports wheels use a modular design, allowing you to swap between rims and handles to suit your racing style.
Modern wheels also function as control hubs, often packed with buttons, rotary encoders, and other input options for in-race adjustments – like brake bias, traction control, and radio communication.
Choosing a wheel that fits your hands, your style, and your sim is one of the most personal – and important – decisions in your setup.
As your sim racing experience evolves, so does your need for more accessible controls and data visibility. That’s where accessories like button boxes, displays, and dashboard extensions come in.
Button boxes give you more physical inputs beyond what’s available on your wheel – ideal for endurance racing, complex car setups, or multi-function commands like pit strategies, fuel mixes, and traction control adjustments. They reduce the need to scroll through menus or use keyboard shortcuts mid-race.
Telemetry displays (also known as dash displays) offer live data like gear, RPM, delta times, tire temps, and fuel levels. They help you make strategic decisions while keeping your eyes on the track.
Other accessories – like handbrakes for rally or drifting, sequential shifters, and emergency kill switches – further enhance realism and control. These tools aren’t essential for beginners, but they become incredibly valuable as your racing gets more competitive or specialized.
The beauty of sim racing is that your setup can evolve with you. Start with the essentials, then expand based on your racing goals and preferred disciplines.
Getting the right sim racing gear is only the beginning – how you assemble and optimize your setup can make or break the entire experience.
A great sim racing setup doesn’t need to be the most expensive. What matters most is that it’s balanced, comfortable, and aligned with your goals.
Start with the important hardware like your wheelbase, steering wheel and pedals. Once those feel dialed in, you can layer in immersion through different accessories.
Don’t underestimate comfort and adjustability. A rig that’s ergonomically aligned to your body allows for longer stints, sharper consistency, and less fatigue. Whether you’re seated upright in a GT position or reclined like a formula driver, ergonomics are key to performance.
Many brands offer purpose-built sim rigs that anchor your gear securely – keeping your workspace clean and your inputs precise. These racing simulator cockpits vary in form, but their mission is the same: create a more immersive and practical racing environment.
As you fine-tune your rig, keep these key ergonomic points in mind:
Beyond the physical setup, software matters too. Make sure your firmware and drivers are fully up to date, both for your gear and your game. Outdated software can limit force feedback fidelity, introduce input lag, or cause compatibility issues.
Most sim racing hardware comes with companion software for calibration and customization. But be aware: adjusting one setting can affect another. It often takes some trial and error to dial in a setup that feels right, especially when balancing settings between hardware and in-game preferences.
In short, building your ideal sim racing setup is a process, but one that pays off. The more tailored your environment is to your style and body, the more natural, immersive, and rewarding your racing experience becomes.
How much you should invest in a sim racing setup comes down to finding the right balance between budget and quality. It’s important to choose a setup that provides an enjoyable and immersive experience without overspending before you know how seriously you want to commit to the sport.
While an entry-level setup can offer a solid starting point, higher-end equipment delivers greater precision and realism.
A good starting point is a solid wheel, wheelbase, and pedal set, which can be mounted on a simple stand to keep costs down. If you’re looking for more realism and consistency, upgrading to hydraulic pedals or direct-drive wheels will make a noticeable difference.
No matter your budget, the most important thing is to have fun and build a setup that keeps you engaged and improving over time. Start with what fits your needs and upgrade as your passion and skill level grow.
Once you’ve decided to dive into sim racing, the next big step is choosing your first setup. With so many components and options available, it can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re working with a modest budget or planning to invest more from the start, the goal is to build something that feels immersive, consistent, and – most importantly – right for you.
This chapter will help you make smart, goal-oriented choices and avoid the common beginner pitfall of overspending on the wrong gear.
Before buying any gear, clarify your goals:
Your answer determines your initial investment. A beginner doesn’t need a very powerful direct drive wheelbase or hydraulic pedals right away – but starting with quality components that can grow with you will save money in the long run.
A simple starter setup might include:
It’s tempting to chase specs or buy what your favorite content creator uses – but the best setups are balanced. A high-end pedal set won’t shine if it’s paired with a weak wheelbase, and vice versa.
Focus on the three core components first:
Matching components across quality and compatibility ensures you’re not bottlenecking your performance.
Great hardware needs great setup – and software plays a huge part in that.
Don’t be afraid of a little trial and error. The more effort you put into dialing in your setup, the more consistent and immersive your sim racing experience becomes.
When it comes to sim racing, the game (sim) you choose plays a big role in shaping your experience.
From ultra-realistic PC titles with deep physics engines to more accessible console-based options, there’s a wide spectrum of racing simulators to explore.
Whether you’re chasing lap times in a GT3 car or battling wheel-to-wheel in Formula-style events, the right platform and game will enhance your enjoyment and progression.
Let’s start by looking at one of the biggest decisions: PC or console?
One of the first decisions you’ll face as a new sim racer is choosing between PC and console. While both platforms offer great racing experiences, they serve different needs – especially when it comes to realism, hardware support, and customization.
PC sim racing is widely considered the gold standard. It gives you access to the most realistic titles, like iRacing, rFactor 2, and Assetto Corsa Competizione, all of which feature deep physics models and highly detailed car behavior. PC also supports high-end gear like direct drive wheelbases and load cell or hydraulic pedals, giving you the freedom to build an advanced, professional-grade setup. You’ll also benefit from regular game updates, modding support, and tools for telemetry and fine-tuning.
Console sim racing, on the other hand, is more plug-and-play. Titles like Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport offer an accessible way into the hobby, with simplified setup and lower total cost. While consoles don’t support the full range of pro hardware or custom mods, they’re ideal for casual racers who want a fast, convenient way to hit the track – especially if you’re not building a dedicated sim rig (yet).
In short, if you’re chasing the most immersive and customizable experience, PC is the way to go. But if you just want to race without the complexity, console offers a fun and user-friendly way to get started.
Like competitive games such as Counter-Strike or League of Legends, sim racing has an ever-growing esports presence, getting bigger and bigger for each year.
2020 was in particular a big year with the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual being hosted on the rFactor 2 simulator because of restrictions from COVID-19.
This brought together real-world racing teams with their respective racing drivers and mixed them with competitive esports racers. Major racing teams like RedBull and Williams Racing both have eracing teams and academies where they train and develop their racers using simulators.
Given the applicability of sim racing compared to actual racing, many racecar drivers actually use the racing simulators to prepare for races when it would be otherwise impossible to go and test on the actual track.
Previously large racing teams have had hugely complex simulators to analyze a wealth of data, which is still the case today.
However, given the newfound accessibility of sim racing, many racing drivers supplement their work with the team simulator, with extra time on the track in their own personal simulator. Even though it’s a simulator, it still requires effort for the racer. Healthy routines and discipline are important factors that need to be considered. You can read more about that right here.
This proves that high-end simulators are realistic enough that time on the actual racetrack may be found through a simulator. Some racecar drivers have enjoyed racing the different simulators in general and are using them for recreational use.
Given that sim racing is all about competition and being better than the other cars on track, esports has found a natural home in sim racing. Competitive sim racing has come far, and today, many championships are raced throughout the year with big prize pools.
Furthermore, tech companies have gotten on board and help sponsor and fund teams in their search to become the world’s best teams with the world’s best drivers.
Some of the top esports drivers compete in sim racing events full time, either through competition, streaming, or creating setups for various racing simulator titles.
As briefly mentioned, many different car classes are being used in racing simulators. These handle very differently from each other, meaning that naturally, people will have a favorite, which suits their personal driving style.
Formula 1 or F1 is often regarded as the pinnacle of racing. These cars are engineering powerhouses taming about 1.000 horsepower. The vehicles can handle very stiff and react to even the slightest of input into the wheel.
This means that the F1 car is for people who enjoy millimeter-precision and who have a quick reaction time. Formula also has lower categories: F2, F3, and F4.
Formula cars are built on the same principles but setups can change drastically between the categories. The formula vehicles are known as ‘Open Wheelers’, as no fenders cover the wheels on the cars, meaning that tires may interlock with another car’s wheels.
If you want something that more resembles an actual road car, the GT categories may be more for you. These include major car classes such as GT3, GT4, TCR, and Porsche Cup categories. GT3 is one of the world’s primary ‘tin top’ categories, with luxury brands creating a race car version of a specific car model in their range.
There is a lot of diversity in these classes, as many manufacturers create cars for these classes. You find more close racing within these classes, and the phrase ‘rubbing is racing’ may be heard over voice communication. These cars are all about being able to carry momentum through corners and being smooth on your inputs.
Of course, formula and GT are not the only classes in sim racing. From stock to touring cars, there are loads of variations. In the next chapter, we’ll give five examples of race types and cover a bit more ground there.
As well as cars spanning far and wide, the way a race is held does as well. Sprint racing is a shorter format of races usually with a single driver.
The racing is often more intense due to the race being over quickly. Only in some cases, a pitstop is needed. Otherwise, it is just flat-out racing from green light to checkered flag.
Endurance racing such as Le Mans on the other hand, is something completely different. For one, you are no longer solely responsible for the car, as you may have teammates sharing the car with you for the duration of the race, meaning you may need to make compromises regarding setup.
The races are longer, too, as they may range from a couple of hours all the way to 24 hours, just like the Le Mans 24h classic.
Racing is still intense, however, very different given that these races are rarely decided by a frantic overtake a few hours into a 24-hour event. You are rarely alone on the track either, as these events tend to have multiclass racing as well, meaning that prototypes may fly by you as you are driving a GT car yourself.
Who needs asphalt, right? Rally is off-track racing where you can blaze through the wilderness to the sounds of gravel bouncing of the chassis and your co-driver guiding you on the upcoming corner.
If the thought of going in circles bores you, rally may just be your thing. DiRT Rally and WRC are the usual suspects among the games available and they suffice most enthusiasts.
Rally is a great way to practice other driving techniques than offered on a circuit with a dozen other racers and pacing for the best finish time, is sure to get your heart rate pumping.
Drifting stands out as it’s both a technique and a discipline. You can drift in all the simulators we mention below but sometimes you just want to abandon the straights and focus on those turns and corners.
Popularized by a particular furious car flick, drifting is walking the tightrope between gliding through a corner at the perfect angle and slamming into the barrier.
When not competing in races or tournaments, we recommend doing some laps just for the sake of drifting.
Even if you’re not from The United States, you probably know Nascar. The oval stock car racing is known across the world but wildly popular in many American states.
Over the years there have been plenty of Nascar simulators with NASCAR 21: Ignition and Nascar in iRacing being some of the newer and most popular at the moment.
Today there are quite a few racing simulator titles that have the majority share in the sim racing community. They all have distinct differences, meaning that even though the premise of simulated racing is the same, there is still room for variation.
We won’t compare the simulators to each other in detail, so we recommend that you do your own research. Like in many other aspects of life, YouTube is your friend!
Mentioning all racing simulators is out of scope for this article so we’ll just stick to a top 5 – in no particular order, we should say! We’ve listed some of the biggest (and our personal favorites) here:
iRacing is known for its focus on competitive online racing. The iRacing service hosts a fixed number of series with a fixed number of cars, and the races are scheduled at specified times during the day.
These ‘official’ races are then split into servers determined by the rating that a driver has to ensure competitive racing for everyone – whether it’s a skilled driver behind the wheel or a rookie just trying out the simulator.
iRacing is a subscription-based service with a lot of extra content, which can be purchased separately.
Check out our in-depth guide to getting started in iRacing.
rFactor 2 is the sequel to the popular title rFactor and is like the predecessor focused around the community creating content for the simulator. Besides that, there is also plenty of official content focused on multiclass racing.
This means that this simulator takes the opposite approach to iRacing, in that the community themselves create the content they want if the official content does not suit them. However, this means that there is less quality insurance when it comes to this unofficial content.
Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) is a racing simulator that many serious sim racers swear by. Whereas other simulators have a large variety of cars, ACC only includes the GT3 and GT4 classes of racecars. This is due to the game being having licensed the official GT3 world championship. The game is available for both PC and consoles.
Assetto Corsa is the predecessor to ACC. This is a more traditional racing simulator, as there is a large variety of base content and extra paid content. This sim also has a lot of additional content made by the community. Assetto Corsa has plenty of variety in its racing, including content specific for drifting and four-wheel drive.
Automobilista 2 is a race simulator that is currently only available for PC. While the original title focused on Brazilian motorsports, the sequel expanded with a diverse range of disciplines and vehicles – from rental karts to GT and several official championships.
Like the other simulators on this shortlist, Automobilista 2 enjoys an active online community that discusses the latest updates and driving tips.
Now you may be asking: how come we didn’t mention simulators like Forza, Gran Turismo or F1? Well, while these games are mainstream (with good reason!), they’re also more arcade-style racing than the simulators we have mentioned above.
They definitely deserve a mention for their huge following, but we’re all about taking racers as close to the real-world experience as possible.
Sim racing can be hard to get into because it takes time to learn the basics. Some games are more difficult than others, but there are beginner-friendly options that make it easier to start without getting frustrated.
Some racing games aim for maximum realism, making cars harder to control and requiring more skill. While these games offer the most authentic experience, they might not be the best choice for beginners. Instead, new racers might prefer games that are easier to handle.
Features like traction control, ABS, and stability control help keep the car steady, making driving more forgiving and giving you the best possible start to your sim racing journey.
Recommended Sim Racing Games for Beginners:
Automobilista 2– A realistic yet more forgiving racing simulator compared to rFactor 2 and iRacing.Offers a wide range of cars, from go-karts to GT cars, allowing beginners to start simple and build experience over time.
Assetto Corsa– Features a more casual gameplay experience. Strikes a good balance between realism and customization, with a large modding community enhancing the game further.
Learn more about how to get started with Assetto Corsa.
You don’t need three monitors for your sim racing setup at home. While some sim racers prefer a multi-monitor setup for a wider view, many others are racing with a single monitor or even use virtual reality (VR) headsets for an immersive experience in the rig. The choice ultimately depends on your personal preferences, budget, and the level of immersion you want.
To sum up, sim racing allows for different levels of commitment depending on your personal ambition.
Do you want to live out the dream of racing 200 mph? Cornering and drifting like a pro? Or just racing with your friends? A personal racing simulator will help you live that dream, offering a realistic and thrilling racing experience from the comfort of your home. With customizable sim racing setups for both beginners and seasoned racers, you can tailor your setup to your specific needs and preferences.
It’s no secret that getting started with sim racing can be challenging, especially if you’re starting from scratch. But it’s all worth it. Once you’ve got the basics down, you can really start to optimize and customize your setup and become the champion of tomorrow.
