For those needing a motorsports fix in these times
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS4d9krmfcc
Currently live with a 3 hour VLN Race on iRacing. Also watching Jimmy Broadbent who's racing with Bruno Spengler. currently holding 8th place (1.20pm GMT)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn5ef97ErG8
Ok yes it's sim racing, but it's a good alternative, and provides some really good racing.
Currently live with a 3 hour VLN Race on iRacing. Also watching Jimmy Broadbent who's racing with Bruno Spengler. currently holding 8th place (1.20pm GMT)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn5ef97ErG8
Ok yes it's sim racing, but it's a good alternative, and provides some really good racing.
Thought you might like this blog regarding Lotus' last competitive showing in F1; http://www.1994f1.com/2020/04/01/monza-1994-team-l...
It's certainly a better alternative to nothing.
Also, virtual car racing is at least very close to the real thing since the interface used by the drivers is almost identical to the real thing.
Contrast that with virtual MotoGP where, although a lot of the actual riders are taking part, they are most definitely playing a video game since there is no way to accurately reproduce the mechanics of riding a motorbike.
Although real racing is great to watch, if you can focus on another aspect of racing than just the result then there's plenty out there.
I like to watch a lot of onboard GT stuff, mainly at the Nurburgring, because 1) it's the most entertaining circuit in terms of visuals and gradient changes etc and 2) when you watch the onboards for any length of time you tend to notice a lot more stuff than you would if you were just watching TV coverage of an actual race.
Also, virtual car racing is at least very close to the real thing since the interface used by the drivers is almost identical to the real thing.
Contrast that with virtual MotoGP where, although a lot of the actual riders are taking part, they are most definitely playing a video game since there is no way to accurately reproduce the mechanics of riding a motorbike.
Although real racing is great to watch, if you can focus on another aspect of racing than just the result then there's plenty out there.
I like to watch a lot of onboard GT stuff, mainly at the Nurburgring, because 1) it's the most entertaining circuit in terms of visuals and gradient changes etc and 2) when you watch the onboards for any length of time you tend to notice a lot more stuff than you would if you were just watching TV coverage of an actual race.
Centurion07 said:
It's certainly a better alternative to nothing.
Also, virtual car racing is at least very close to the real thing since the interface used by the drivers is almost identical to the real thing.
Contrast that with virtual MotoGP where, although a lot of the actual riders are taking part, they are most definitely playing a video game since there is no way to accurately reproduce the mechanics of riding a motorbike.
Yes, I can't get into the MotoGP races; unless they have a motobike type sim rig, it's not really the same. But, as least they're trying, I'm surprised the BTCC haven't set something up; there surely must be Touring cars on iRacing, or rFactor. Also, virtual car racing is at least very close to the real thing since the interface used by the drivers is almost identical to the real thing.
Contrast that with virtual MotoGP where, although a lot of the actual riders are taking part, they are most definitely playing a video game since there is no way to accurately reproduce the mechanics of riding a motorbike.
ArnageWRC said:
I'm surprised the BTCC haven't set something up; there surely must be Touring cars on iRacing, or rFactor.
There actually isn't an official BTCC car in any sim and a few of the tracks are missing too. The closest they could get is using TCR cars but not having BMWs or older WTCC cars and just not having the right brands. Or get really desperate and use mods.Gassing Station | General Motorsport | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff