Sim racing—short for simulation racing—is a genre of motorsport that replicates real-world racing conditions using a mix of high-precision software and hardware. It mimics the physics of tire grip, suspension, aerodynamics, and track surfaces with impressive accuracy. The goal? Immersion so real, you’ll forget you’re sitting in your living room.

Unlike arcade-style racers, sim racing is all about realism. The tracks are laser-scanned, cars handle as they would in real life, and feedback from the wheel lets you feel every bump, slide, and rumble strip. This realism has attracted everyone from weekend hobbyists to professional F1 and GT drivers who use it for training and muscle memory refinement.

People turn to sim racing for many reasons: a passion for motorsports, the thrill of competition, or the accessibility of racing legendary tracks from home. Whether you're practicing Nürburgring laps in Assetto Corsa or battling it out in iRacing esports, sim racing gives you a front-row seat to high-octane action.