The 7 most challenging cars in iRacing

The 7 most challenging cars in iRacing

Feb 25, 2021 1 Min Read Posted by OverTake Team
IMSA NISSAN GTP ZX-TURBO The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo made a glorious entrance to iRacing four years ago. And rightfully so: In the 1980s, it was the first car to ever beat the Porsche 962 in the IMSA GT Championship. Since then, the Nissan has been known for its brutal speed and sensitivity. In iRacing, the car is no less of a challenge for players, as it can naturally be tricky to handle this model's enormous horse power. DIRT MIDGET Given its small size, it might seem surprising how hard this little dirt track racer is to control. Especially in turns, the buggy challenges drivers through its reluctant maneuverability. Due to this, racers have to respect every curve and slow down much more than they might like to avoid understeer. However, the wheelie can be mastered with a little practice – and at that point, there is hardly anything more rewarding than overtaking an opponent who recklessly overshot in the corner. At the same time, you kept your cool and took it perfectly. LOTUS 49 Team Lotus' model 49 represents the early days of Formula 1. As such, the trailblazing model made for a more than welcome addition to iRacing back in 2013. In the game, this can undoubtedly be one of the most rewarding vehicles to master, even though it has to be handled with great care keep it on the track around every corner. However, for nostalgic fans of the classic Formula 1, this classic is a dream come true. MCLAREN MP4-30 The 43rd McLaren F1 model made its entrance into the real-life Formula 1 Championship in 2015. Sim racers didn't have to wait much longer for it, as they got the car in iRacing just in summer of the same year. In the simulation, a great part of the car's performance leans on the grip drivers can maintain on the track – soft tires will make racers' lives a lot easier. Even so, it takes some time getting used to the feel of this F1 model to be able to take every corner as tightly as possible. AUDI 90 IMSA GTO This road racer model from 1989 made quite an impression in the American IMSA GTO Series and doesn't perform any less impressively in iRacing. The model reacts rather sensitively to braking and therefore requires precise inputs to stay on track in tight turns. Experienced drivers will have a lot of fun with this car and can especially enjoy the satisfying sound set iRacing provided for the model. USAC SPRINT CAR Sprint cars in iRacing can be extremely enjoyable to drive in oval races – as they're prone to the sideways-sliding through the curves, they are perfect for this type of race. However, entering and exiting the curves correctly demands a delicate balance of throttle, brake and rotation, which is hard to master. But don't beat yourself up over maximizing speed in this model at first – better start slow, get used to the car's responses and increase the speed step by step as you go. NASCAR CHEVROLET IMPALA SS COT The Car of Tomorrow is undoubtedly one of the hardest cars to keep straight in oval races. On iRacing.com, it is said to "challenge the skills of even the best stock car drivers in the world" – and sim racers can feel that. Getting the Impala up to speed isn't even the problem, but its responses to braking and steering are so intense that only the real experts can keep this car from breaking out in the long run. If you really want to have a challenge, this model is for you.

Choose wisely, or you will have a rocky ride. These are the seven vehicles in iRacing which are the most difficult to tame.

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Racing simulations are tough. Not everyone can jump into the cockpit and straight up unlock their inner Schumacher. And if you pick the wrong car, things get even more complicated. We assembled a list of the most challenging vehicles to drive in iRacing.

So if you’re a newbie: stay away from them! And if you are already experienced: prove your skill by taming one of these machines!

Which car do you find the most difficult to master? Tell us on Twitter at @OverTake_gg or in the comments down below!

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