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Short answer is no, sim racing is not going to be like track driving because you can't replicate the g-forces and there is no actual risk of crashes, $$$ damage to car etc.
On the other hand, sim racing can be really good in it's own right. You just have to learn to rely more visual cues and wheel feedback than actual g-forces. And it's so much more accessible for those of us with busy lives, jobs, families etc. No driving to track, no spending tons of time/money on car repairs and track prep etc.
I'm like you and if time and money were no object I'd happily stick to real track driving. But sim racing can still give you all the satisfaction of improving driving skills, racecraft etc.
Not sure if you are also a skier - but it's a reasonable analogy. I'd love to do nothing but heli skiing untouched powder. But reality is I go to my local mountain and enjoy because that's what is realistic for me.
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