Of course we call racing simulations games, and they are sold on gaming platforms. Many of them can be enjoyed with lots of assists even at a pure fun level. But racing sims are at their heart much more. They are accurate simulations of real-life racing. On a global scale there are over 5 million drivers in the racing genre.
Today’s sims can emulate almost everything a real race driver would experience: Aerodynamics, tyre wear, traction, weight shift and also road surfaces. Ideal requirements to compete at all levels, including against real-world professionals. With peripherals such as force feedback steering wheels and pedals, the controls are just like in the real world.
