Shortly after the release of Grand Prix Legends the sim racing community looked forward to another title that promised to offer a similar insight into historic racing. Trans-Am Racing ’68-’72 ultimately never released, a victim of a publishers shady dealings, but as a part of my research I uncovered a VHS of a never-released trailer for the game. Watch the trailer and read about what sim racing missed out on.
As a direct ancestor of iRacing, the ‘Grand Prix Legends engine’ had multiple stock car racing false starts, before eventually releasing as NASCAR Racing 4. The original NASCAR 3, cancelled and replaced by one that used NASCAR 2’s engine, is barely remembered.
Back on December 13, 2019 the folks at Codemasters released three World RX Supercars for DiRT Rally 2.0. You can take a look at their details (below) and purchase them on Steam for $1.99 each if you do not own the season pass.
Peugeot 208 WRX
The Peugeot 208 WRX was built in early 2018 and took its first victory at Mettet in Belgium. Team Hansen MJP returned in 2019 and were immediately competitive, with Kevin Hansen taking victory in Abu Dhabi and Timmy ending the season as World Champion. The car was extremely fast and stable in the corners, with the Hansen brothers making the most of this with their noticeably smooth driving styles.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: France
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Audi S1 EKS RX quattro
The Audi S1 EKS RX quattro returned to the grid in 2019, with ex-EKS drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Krizstian Szabo. The two EKS drivers were joined by Liam Doran, who made his full-time return to the series after a brief period away from the sport. Based on the 2018 car, the Audi S1 EKS RX quattro started the season as the clear favourite in the eyes of many.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: Germany
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5
New to the grid in 2019, the Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5 features a bespoke carbon fibre body and a unique internal layout. Experienced FIA World Rallycross Championship ace Janis Baumanis ran a full-time program with the new car, with Jani Paasonen completing the line-up with a part-time role.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: United States
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
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