---
name: "torcs"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "torcs"
version: "1.3.7+dfsg-5+b3"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/torcs"
---

# torcs(6)

Racing car simulator

## NAME

torcs - Racing car simulator

## SYNOPSIS

torcs \[-l\|-d\|-g\|-e\] \[-s\] \[-r\] \[-k\]\
 torcs -h

## DESCRIPTION

TORCS, The Open Racing Car Simulator, is a car racing simulation, which allows you to drive in races against opponents simulated by the computer. You can also develop your own computer-controlled drivers (also called robots) in C or C++. TORCS is widely used in research and education as base for various projects and experiments. A rich toolchain and documentation is available.  TORCS is "Open Source" (GNU General Public License Version 2 or later).

## INGAME HELP

Press the F1 key to get help in game.

## OPTIONS

- **-l**

  list the dynamically linked libraries

- **-d**

  run under gdb and print stack trace on exit

- **-g**

  run under valgrind (requires a debug build for useful results)

- **-e**

  display the commands to issue when you want to run under gdb

- **-s**

  disable multitexturing (for ancient graphics cards)

- **-r**

  run race in command line mode, see FAQ for details

- **-k**

  suppress dlclose for modules (useful to get symbol information with valgrind)

- **-h**

  display usage

## SEE ALSO

Visit http://www.torcs.org for more information (tutorials, videos, FAQ, tools, addon content, etc.).

## AUTHOR

Manual page written by Rudy Godoy and Bernhard Wymann.