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Posted by: jfort Oct 29 2020, 02:23 PM

I am wondering if before I get in a car next summer it would be helpful to learn the track in a simulator, say iRacing? Anybody do it? Ever try an Oculus instead of a TV?

Posted by: campbellcj Oct 30 2020, 08:27 AM

I have a new iRacing setup now but not a lot of "seat time" in it as of yet, but over the years I've done a lot of Gran Turismo, Forza, Asseto Corsa, Cars2, etc... It can be super fun as well as challenging but is really different vs a real car in several key obvious ways.

One thing I have found a plus is it absolutely can help you learn the layouts/lines of tracks you may someday drive for real; also, it helps get used to driving on track with traffic, having cars all around you that you can't always see easily.

Posted by: Racer Oct 30 2020, 09:21 AM

What track? Racing or just DE? imho, one of the most exciting things is going to a new track "cold".

Posted by: Charles Freeborn Oct 30 2020, 01:18 PM

I agree. I also think that sims are a good general overview, but unless it's a really good one (sim) they never give you the whole car specific, conditions specific overview.

Posted by: campbellcj Oct 30 2020, 06:18 PM

iRacing is pretty darn solid in terms of the physics, tracks, graphics, etc. There's been a massive uptick in participation (check out all the races streamed on YouTube lately which include PCA & POC Porsche club groups) but you need significantly complex and expensive hardware to have a reasonable experience with that.

I can tell you the POC virtual racers are really hardcore serious and competitive, some putting in many hours of practice over the weeks prior to each race. Here is a recent Laguna Seca race for instance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0VtgsMJBBU&feature=youtu.be

POC sim racing page:

https://www.porscheclub.com/simracing/

PCA sim racing page:

https://pcasimracing.com/