Learning to Love the Crashes in Assetto Corsa Rally
If you think rally sims are about winning every race, think again. Top Gear’s Assetto Corsa Rally Diaries proves that the real journey starts with spectacular crashes and plenty of humble pie. As we buckle up for our first episode, we quickly realize that the road to competence in this intense rally simulator is paved with mistakes—and that’s perfectly okay.
Why Crashing is Part of the Fun
In Assetto Corsa’s rally world, every crash is a lesson and every spectacular wipeout is a step towards mastery. Instead of rage-quitting after a particularly embarrassing roll, we learn to laugh, reset, and hit the throttle once more. The best part? The pressure to be perfect disappears, making the journey less about perfection and more about progress. It’s a wild ride—one where your ego might take a few knocks, but your love for the game only grows stronger.
Honestly, if we wanted to be perfect, we’d have stuck to Mario Kart. But where’s the fun (or dramatic slow-motion crashes) in that?