Sim racing is a form of gaming, but it’s more about competing than just having fun. Like the name suggests, the concept is to simulate racing by playing realistic driving games with a steering ...

Sim racing can be a sweaty business. I dare say that's something I can write with experience, but perhaps no more. I went for a test drive in a sim rig over at CES 2025 from Nitro Concepts that ...

Many enthusiasts remain sceptical about sim racing but, unsurprisingly, Broadbent is eager to persuade them. “Sim racing is the main gateway to motorsport now,” he says.

It's a short leap from being a videogame anyone can play to training both racecar drivers and self-driving cars. Here's the story of the game that turned pro.