Racing is a genre of video games where the player controls a vehicle in a racing format, and is often referred to as racing games. Racing games can be in the form of racing simulators, where the racetrack is built to scale and offers a realistic experience, or it can be arcade-style racing games, where the racetrack is a simple design and offers a more fun experience. Racing games can offer a variety of racing formats, such as drag racing, circuit racing, or rally racing. Racing games have been a staple of video games since the early days of arcades, and have evolved over time to offer a variety of experiences to players.