Really enjoyed this, Terrence! Good points about excuses on the track and on sim. Ultimately, because we're not Verstappen, someone is going to be better behind the wheel. Master what you can and enjoy.
Good read! Valid points. One aspect that is often overlooked is that Sim Racing is a sedentary activity (I don’t care how high your FFB settings are😅)
Sitting still for 10s of hours, inside and alone with the stress of competition. Combined with the (inherent) toxicity in gaming lobby’s and Discord servers. Can, for some, be damaging mentally and physically.
I fully agree that simulation is a great way to comprehend the innards of driving and race craft.
But what Karting has going for it is that you actually out in the world getting real XP-points that make you not only grow, but makes you a calmer, happier person. things like… looking people in the eye, working on your kart, smelling all the smells, getting drenched in the rain, giving someone a hug, sharing a beautiful sunset with your fellow humans, packing up and the drive home… looking out the window and thinking about the day.
I know Max is all about winning, and this blog is too. And yes, sims make the competition very accessible. I do love sim racing… but every evening Im out practicing karts with some friends I’m reminded that this is IT.
Really enjoyed this, Terrence! Good points about excuses on the track and on sim. Ultimately, because we're not Verstappen, someone is going to be better behind the wheel. Master what you can and enjoy.
Thanks Mary, and certainly yes, master what you can.
Good read! Valid points. One aspect that is often overlooked is that Sim Racing is a sedentary activity (I don’t care how high your FFB settings are😅)
Sitting still for 10s of hours, inside and alone with the stress of competition. Combined with the (inherent) toxicity in gaming lobby’s and Discord servers. Can, for some, be damaging mentally and physically.
I fully agree that simulation is a great way to comprehend the innards of driving and race craft.
But what Karting has going for it is that you actually out in the world getting real XP-points that make you not only grow, but makes you a calmer, happier person. things like… looking people in the eye, working on your kart, smelling all the smells, getting drenched in the rain, giving someone a hug, sharing a beautiful sunset with your fellow humans, packing up and the drive home… looking out the window and thinking about the day.
I know Max is all about winning, and this blog is too. And yes, sims make the competition very accessible. I do love sim racing… but every evening Im out practicing karts with some friends I’m reminded that this is IT.
So remember to go outside and touch asfalt
Yes, karting is IT, peak human activity.