First racing video games I ever played Rad Racer, Daytona USA, and Cruis'n USA after sports game in the pizza place arcade.
First race sim. All on controller. Wow all of these paint schemes are engrained into my memory and the music.
I didn't really start learning anything until the first Forza on Xbox, NASCAR 08 09 again on Xbox, NASCAR inside line NASCAR HEAT 1&2 on Xbox 360. All on controller.
Tinkered with a wheel for a little while, but I was faster online with controller, as I think most of the top guy's are on there.
Was on Forza 7 last year, again on controller, but am now seriously considering buying a wheel with my arthritis flaring up too much in my wrist, I call it "driver's wrist".
Have considered joining iRacing too, but I would have to buy a lot more than a wheel.