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MOTOR Sport is one of those pursuits that is on the wish list of many, but out of reach for the vast majority.

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It's expensive, dangerous and seriously time consuming.

However, an ultra-realistic PC simulation called iRacing promises to chop out much of the expense and all of the danger to leave just the time-consuming bit.

The software came about when US multi-millionaire John Henry, a fan of racing simulations, decided he wanted the real thing on his PC. A year ago Henry launched iRacing, a browser-based motor racing simulation so good some of the world's top professional drivers are now using it as a training tool.

To get started there are three things you will need -- an internet connection, a force feedback steering wheel and pedal set which can be bought from a computer gaming store for as little as $100, and a credit card.

The model is simple: drivers sign on for either a monthly or yearly subscription and are given a handful of tracks and two "rookie" cars, an American Solstice sports car and a funky "Legends Oval" racer.

Gotta love gaming and in particular motor-sport gaming. This is lots of fun, at least I think so!

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