Revisiting a Controversial Racing Sim (It’s Better Than I Remember!)

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Published on April 8, 2025 3:01:13 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6FsywFutzM

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Project Cars 2 (2017)

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I went back to a sim I haven’t touched in a long time—and I wasn’t expecting to be blown away. Racing the legendary McLaren F1 at Road America against a field of modern supercars reminded me of just how good this game can be. Despite a rocky reputation in the sim racing community, there’s still something special here. Let's dive in and see what makes this experience stand out in 2024.

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