10 Things Every Sim Racer Understands
Sim racing is more than just a game — it’s a lifestyle. And whether you’re a beginner or a long-time racer, there are certain moments, struggles, and inside jokes that every sim racer knows too well.
Here are 10 things every sim racer understands.
1. The Wheel Shake When You Crash Hits Different
You hit the wall at 200 km/h…
Your wheel: BRRRRRRRR
Your hands: Regret.
2. “Just One More Lap” Becomes One Hour
You’re about to quit.
But then you think: I can be faster.
Suddenly it’s 2 AM.
3. Perfecting a Setup Is a Love–Hate Relationship
One change: too much understeer.
Another change: too much oversteer.
Finally perfect?
Next track: useless again.
4. That One Friend Who Divebombs Every Corner
There’s always someone who thinks they’re Max Verstappen.
They brake after the apex and take you with them.
5. When You Nail a Perfect Lap, You Replay It 20 Times
You know it’s good when you immediately save it, replay it, and feel like a pro driver.
6. Online Lobbies Are Either Super Serious… or Pure Chaos
Some races feel like official championships.
Others feel like bumper cars at a festival.
7. You Always Blame the Setup Before Yourself
Slow lap?
Not your fault — the tires weren’t warm enough.
The track was dusty.
Your cat walked by.
Definitely not you.
8. The Upgrade Rabbit Hole Never Ends
It starts with a wheel…
Then pedals…
Then a new rig…
Then a new monitor…
Then VR…
Then your wallet cries.
9. Someone Always Has a Better Rig Than You
No matter how good your setup is, there’s someone online with:
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triple 49” monitors
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a direct drive wheel
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hydraulic pedals
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a cockpit worth more than a real car
You still beat them sometimes — and that feels amazing.
10. The Satisfaction of a Clean Overtake Is Unreal
That moment when you brake perfectly, take the inside line, and pass without touching?
Pure happiness.