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Just from a barrier to entry perspective if I'm mostly interested in the cars on something like Gran Turismo, I probably stick with that.

If you want to try a bunch of different series, iRacing is a TON of fun and you can really deep dive into that world if you want to.

I liked Forza more than GT in my experience, but I have a playstation now so I'll be getting GT. Both are great games.

Thanks for the response.

I am not a gamer at all, but I have always enjoyed racing video games (when I have played them) and am a big racing junkie. I just want to drive the cars on tracks I know and/or like. I'm interested in all major US racing series (F1, IndyCar, NASCAR) and the ability to drive on tracks I see on TV would be really cool, regardless of the cars I can choose from.

What would a decent iRacing setup look like? That game looks incredibly detailed and immersive. I think I can get a good GT7 setup for about $1,500 (including buying a Playstation).

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Posted by VolSquatch

First Coast

Member since Sep 2023

2566 posts

Posted on 3/4/24 at 12:31 pm to Tornado Alley

I had a lot of fun with a $400 Logitech setup including a frame mount from Amazon, but I had a pretty nice PC already because of my job (My industry uses a lot of software that requires a decent graphics card anyway, so gaming PCs are perfect).

Getting something with force feedback really adds to the immersion though. But if you're going to throw that kind of coin at it, I'd be on the lookout for sales and just watch a few youtube videos on what you're getting in a wheel at different price points.

If you're really interested in the tracks, go iRacing IMO. You'll find tracks in other series that you love. Aussie Supercars on iRacing is a ton of fun, and there are some awesome tracks. Quarter Midgets on the dirt indoor Chili Bowl track are incredibly fun

but driving on dirt is a different skillset/animal.