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BeamNG.drive vs iRacing
BeamNG.drive
12 positive (92%) · 1 mixed (8%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +87%
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The constant free updates are great but the perpetual EA is a mixed bag.
I mostly race on ACC and AC LFM races, as well as Beamng and WRC 10 which i all thoroughly enjoy.
For $30 you get the best consumer-real-time-soft-body-collision engine available. There is no competitor to BeamNG in terms of its features and capabilities.
Beamng is the best sim, fight me !
If you don't have it already, I urge you to go and buy it. It is not polished by any means and takes some time to get used to but linger in menus to learn shortcuts, set it up correctly and you will enjoy it!
iRacing
56 positive (61%) · 23 mixed (25%) · 13 negative (14%)
Trust + time weighted: +46%
AI summary — not a quote
iRacing is widely considered the premier platform for competitive online sim racing, valued for its robust matchmaking and professional environment. While it excels at providing structured, skill-based competition and realistic practice for real-world tracks, it is frequently criticized for its high cost and a subscription model that restricts access to purchased content if the membership lapses.
Pros
- Highly effective skill-based matchmaking that groups drivers of similar abilities
- Opportunities to race on the same servers as professional drivers
- Excellent performance in VR, specifically noted on Meta Quest 3
- Valuable tool for practicing real-world tracks and honing driving skills
Cons
- Expensive pricing structure requiring both a subscription and individual car/track purchases
- Purchased content becomes inaccessible if the monthly subscription is not maintained
- Inflexible racing schedules that may not allow users to race specific cars or tracks at will
- Occasional 'brutal' matchmaking splits where skill gaps between drivers can be significant
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Don't get me wrong, iR is still the best platform for online racing. Though I think it's more time/money eifficent for me to hone my skills in LMU.
I guess I’ll need to extend my iracing plan now
That's one thing iRacing does best. Bringing the big players to the same servers as us mere mortals.
I had this happen in a GT3 race at Suzuka on iRacing last night. Passed a guy going into Spoon on the last lap, he tried to Senna me at the chicane.
iRacing doesn't let you race out of cockpit view anyway.