The people that think being called a gamer is a derogatory term need to loosen up a little. Unless you’re a professional sim driver or an actual racer then like me are a hobbyist and there is nothing wrong with that. In fact, I think sim racing has opened up a new way into motorsport. These simulating games are so realistic and advanced that it gives racing drivers a running start. In the past you only had karting as a first step, but you see that more often sim racing will be the first step before getting into an actual race car.
Have you been able to get into a race car yet?
Racing in real life is my ultimate dream and goal and I’ve been fortunate enough to have driven in some actual race cars that I’ve driven in the sim as well, which was an amazing opportunity. This year I was supposed to start in the RCN-series, which is kind of a springboard in to VLN-endurance racing but because of the situation we are in right now this dream has been put on hold for a bit. This situation has been very peculiar indeed, but it’s been a massive boost for sim racing as well. All of the big championships are now organising e-sports competitions.
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