Is iRacing a game or a simulator?

iRacing is the leading sim racing game for your PC. Developed as a centralized racing and competition service, iRacing organizes, hosts and officiates online racing on virtual tracks all around the world. In the fast-paced world of eSports, iRacing is a one-stop-shop for online racing.

Is sim racing a game?

Simulated racing or racing simulation, commonly known as simply sim racing, are the collective terms for racing game software that attempts to accurately simulate auto racing, complete with real-world variables such as fuel usage, damage, tire wear and grip, and suspension settings.

What type of racing is iRacing?

iRacing is your source for all of the best in sim racing, all in one place. With over 100 cars and more than 100 tracks to choose from in hundreds of configurations, if you can't find something you want to race with us, chances are you just don't like racing!

Is iRacing the most realistic racing game?

No other racing game offers as many simulation racing tech breakthroughs as iRacing. From NASCAR Cup cars to Sports Cars, iRacing ensures that each and every vehicle in our fleet is meticulously replicated for record-breaking speed and an authentic feel.

Can you play iRacing without buying cars?

Only Pay For What You Use

We are priced the way we are so we fit into just about anyone's budget and everyone receives the same premium service no matter what they can afford. You don't have to buy all the cars and tracks at once and, in fact, many people never buy or very slowly buy additional cars and tracks.

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What is the monthly cost of iRacing?

Buy iRacing Subscription Plan. To be billed on a recurring basis. $9.99 at checkout, auto-renewed every 1 month(s) at $12.99.

Why is iRacing expensive?

iRacing is a racing simulator service that is subscription-based. This means you pay to access the service and buy content like cars and tracks separately. This can of course become expensive very quickly especially if you want to buy all the cars and all the tracks that are on the iRacing service.

Do Nascar drivers use iRacing?

Professional Racers trust our NASCAR Sim Racing

In fact, in their off-seasons, professional racers such as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brad Keselowski, and Tony Stewart use iRacing to keep their minds sharp and ready for their next race.

Do professional drivers use iRacing?

Race On Your PC Like the Pros

iRacing is a PC racing game that is used by professional drivers and casual gamers alike.

Is iRacing good for beginners?

iRacing includes superb baseline setups for all cars and tracks that are perfect for beginners. They're not particularly fast but are very stable and forgiving at the limit. You can load these setups from the setups menu when you're in the garage.

Do you design your own car in iRacing?

You can customize the look of your car, helmet, and race suit. Head over to this panel to get started. We have a ton of paint templates to choose from, and they're different for each car. Simply choose a base color, and then your secondary and tertiary colors.

Do you need a steering wheel to play iRacing?

You'll also need a racing wheel and pedals, just like a real race car — imagine that! The Logitech G29 is the go-to entry-level wheel-and-pedals combination.

Do iRacing drivers get paid?

How much money can you make on iRacing? Every iRacing player can earn participation credits of $40 per year. You can also earn prize money from competing in iRacing competitions. The top prize in the eNASCAR Coca Cola iRacing series is $100,000.

Can sim racing get you into real racing?

Simulating Movement

It's not surprising that champion sim drivers that make the move to real racing often reach the front of the field very quickly. The reason there is such a high transferability of skills from sim to real world is because the very best drivers are reacting to primarily visual cues as they drive.

How close is sim racing to real driving?

Nowadays, we have abundant high quality software (simulation games) and excellent hardware (pedals, wheels, motion platforms etc) which means that sim racing is closer than ever to reality. Transferrable skills is a key benefit of sim racing; that is, you are able to use skills learned in sim racing in the real world.

Is it hard to get into iRacing?

Getting into PC gaming can be hard, and getting into driving simulators, like iRacing, can be even harder. There are so many specs to know, and special equipment to acquire. It makes the head spin to put it all together.

Can you lose a license in iRacing?

Conversely, drivers who fail to maintain a minimum level of Safety Rating will be demoted to their previous license level. Drivers with a Safety Rating below 2.00 will be demoted at the end of the season, and drivers below 1.00 will be demoted immediately.

Who is the best iRacing player?

How realistic is iRacing?

For the most part I'd say the way the cars act is probably 75% realistic. A good part of that has to do with the physics of the sim as well as how the adjustments act when you make them. Those will be discussed later. Horsepower, grip, and aerodynamic traits, I think iRacing gets it pretty close too.

What are the most popular races on iRacing?

Is vr better for iRacing?

VR, or Virtual Reality, is one of the best ways to increase immersion, especially in iRacing. Here's everything you need to know about it!

What do I need to buy for iRacing?

Do you have to have good Internet for iRacing?

A ping of less than 100ms is acceptable for sim-racing. While connection speed is not essential, it should be a minimum of 128kbps. This would allow the data packets to flow with enough speed to keep all the drivers in the race updated with the position, speed, and direction of each car.