How to Get Into Sim Racing
Looking to race like the pros? Here's how to get started.
Do you want to get into sim racing? Here are a couple of tips on how to get started.
Sim racing (aka the simulation of real-world racing through video game gear) is growing. While the majority of it is done inside homes with netplay communities, the sport is starting to pick up Steam with a recent in-person tournament.
Check out this awesome recap video from the recent sim LAN event at IEM Katowice. We interviewed the Mercedes-AMG Petronas esports team, talking about one of the first races in a new, exciting sim racing game, RENNSPORT.
1. Choose a racing simulator
You can find your favorite sim racer on many platforms, such as iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Project Cars, or Gran Turismo. However, a new platform is on the rise — RENNSPORT. RENNSPORT brings cutting-edge technology to push the boundaries of sim racing in the ultra-realistic Unreal Engine 5. Tied to professional circuit racers, it's emerging to lead the future of digital racing.
The game is currently in closed alpha, but you can sign up for the RENNSPORT closed beta. The game is eventually heading into an open beta later this year (exact timings may differ).
2. Get the right gear
Depending on your needs, you may need to invest a fair amount of money into it, but not necessarily. You need to ask yourself a couple of questions: how serious are you about pursuing this? What is your budget?
For example, console racing is better on a tight budget, but it leans closer to an arcade style of racing rather than deeper sims. Even Gran Turismo, which is considered one of the more realistic racing games, may be overtaken by some PC titles.
