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The Motorsports Simulator from iRacing, the company's latest professional racing simulator, lets drivers practice their skills when other options are unavailable, according to AutoWeek. The company claims the simulator includes cars and tracks that are physically and mathematically identical to real-life versions.

To replicate the 25 circuits—including such stalwarts as Lime Rock, Virginia International, and Lowe's—the iRacing developers recorded millions of points on the track surfaces and surrounding buildings, signs and even nearby vegetation. Plus, "anything you can change on a car in the real world you can change here," said Scott McKee, iRacing vice president of marketing—including suspension, tires, and brakes, according to the article.

"Cost ranges from $20 for a one-month subscription to $156 for a year," the report said. "That gives you the basic package with a few cars and tracks; you can buy more at any time." The report said that while the simulator works on most current PCs and, say, a Logitech racing wheel and pedal setup, the magazine tried out a $20,000 test rig that included a special TV and racing for the story. So--anyone game?

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