5 best driving simulator video games that let you feel like a real racer

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Racing video games are a splendid way to pass time, especially when one doesn’t get to drive above the speed limit in real life. With all of the exhilaration and thrills of a high-speed car ride, with none of the danger, racing can be quite the relaxing experience.

Unless, of course, players are actively looking for a realistic and gritty experience of real-life competitive racing. In that regard, racing games might be quite the challenge for some. And yet, there are a number of racing simulators out there that allow such players to live out their fantasies on the race track.

Of course, so many of these games exist out there that it may be difficult to separate the grain from the chaff. So here is a list of five of the best racing simulators out there that can be utilized by aspiring motorsport drivers that players hope to be.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinon.

iRacing launched all the way back in 2008 as a subscription-based service which provided players the opportunity to race in virtual recreations of real world tracks using various types of vehicles.

An example of how a great game can stand the testament of time, the title is still active and has a dedicated player base and continued developer support.

With a large online community and a variety of tracks to choose from, iRacing is a racing video game that rivals many AAA releases in terms of its service. Gameplay-wise, this video game delivers one of the best sim-racing experiences ever, utilizing actual drivers’ telemetry data to make certain that each vehicle's handling is as close to real as possible.

The most praiseworthy aspect of this game is that the skills attained while playing this are transferable to the real world, especially if being played on