I'd rather not be F1 WDC, actually, I wouldn't want to be that famous. However, I am an American, so I could walk around in my country relatively anonymously.We are all people roleplaying real racing drivers, of course we see real racing as the real deal. The relationship between real racing to simracing is the same as the one between watching porn and doing the real thing, it's just an substitute for when you can't do the real thing. Nobody rather being iracing wdc than being F1 wdc.
Driving on track is the best feeling in the world for me. I was worried about the motion sickness aspect, but I have no issues at all while when driving. Although I think a Ring Taxi or something like that would make me nauseous, I can't even stand roller coasters anymore as I get older.Serious question here - how many of you in the "real life - it's a no-brainer" camp have ever actually been on track? Have you experienced a hot cockpit with an engine constantly vibrating your guts? Have you experienced the lurching in your stomach as the car accelerates, decelerates, and turns?
Before I got on track with someone I thought, "Oh, this is going to be awesome!" By the time it was over, I was ready to be stationary for a while. Now I also realize that motion-sickness is very different when you are in control of the vehicle, but it was still a real thing for me.
On the other hand, karting doesn't bother me at all and I thoroughly enjoy it. But that is also relatively low-risk in terms of cost or personal injury. I also enjoy driving my Miata on mountain roads when I have the chance. So maybe it was just not being the driver.
But either way, there is a lot more risk on track. I'd be worried about damaging someone else's car or my own. And I'd be worried about hurting myself and others. I really don't understand how someone can have a massive shunt and then approach the same corner with just as much aggressiveness. But perhaps this is just further proof that I am not cut out for this IRL.
Serious question here - how many of you in the "real life - it's a no-brainer" camp have ever actually been on track? Have you experienced a hot cockpit with an engine constantly vibrating your guts? Have you experienced the lurching in your stomach as the car accelerates, decelerates, and turns?
I think you missed my earlier post. I have been on track. Way too much risk for my cowardly heart. But I admire folks who enjoy it.Driving on track is the best feeling in the world for me. I was worried about the motion sickness aspect, but I have no issues at all while when driving. Although I think a Ring Taxi or something like that would make me nauseous, I can't even stand roller coasters anymore as I get older.
Find a way to go racing IRL @Jason Chamberlain ! It's a lot different than sim racing. IMHO, It's easier IRL than in sim racing to avoid other cars and stay safe.
Of course it does. Perhaps I'm the only one here who really isn't a thrill-seeker IRL.Hmmm...you've basically just listed why doing a trackday/supersprint in an 86/MX5/hot hatch on sticky tyres still provides way more of a thrill than any of the fastest and most challenging combos in sim racing, as fun as they are