Sim racing
Race lifelike cars on a computer with a wheel and pedals, chasing clean, fast laps.
Sim racing
- To start
- $300
- Each month
- $20
- Time
- 4 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's built for the screen.
- There's a real game to win.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to build something of your own
Maybe not if
- You want to spend very little to start
- You want something calm
- You want to switch your brain off
Heads upMore screen time
What it feels like
Sim racingAverage games & Strategy hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$300Costs more to start than 93% of hobbies
$20Less over a year than the kit
$540About $3 an hour at 4 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Clamp an entry-level wheel to a desk and lap one track until you can do ten clean laps in a row.
30 minutes or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does sim racing cost to start?
About $300 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $20 a month once you are going.
How much time does sim racing take?
About 4 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do sim racing at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is sim racing good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Clamp an entry-level wheel to a desk and lap one track until you can do ten clean laps in a row.
Do I need other people for sim racing?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.