Mario Kart, Forza, and Gran Turismo all come to mind when thinking about racing in video games, as they are all high-quality games that lean towards competitive gameplay. Despite their success across every platform, you’ll rarely see racing game tournaments compared to MOBAs and shooters, and there are a few important reasons behind this difference in popularity.
Unlike other genres, racing games have several factors holding them back, although there are quite a few titles that could become major esports if they had the opportunity. Let’s look at how racers could become the ultimate esport, along with why they’re currently one of the weakest genres in competitive gaming.