Video game development is rarely about one man, but if it was, then Terence Groening should certainly get a mention for his contributions to the genre as the man responsible for the physics of Sportscar GT, EA’s PC F1 and NASCAR games of the early 2000’s, rFactor, rFactor 2 and every title and rFpro simulator that spawned from ISI’s engine.
This interview with RSC details his early life and career, through to him joining iRacing in 2021.
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.
Kunos have had a busy week! Assetto Corsa Competizione received an update and new DLC pack, a new Web site was launched for the franchise and they hit a peak of 9400 users on patch release. The 2023 GT World Challenge Pack DLC added the Ferrari 296 GT3, Porsche 911 (992) GT3 R, Lamborghini Huracàn EVO2 and Circuit Ricardo Tormo – Valencia track, but most notable to users is the fact that the v1.9 patch offers significant positive changes to the tire model, suspension and aero, offering users much improved feel of what the car is doing on the race track. The cars were all previewed prior to release, but the track had to wait until Monday to receive a walkthrough video (that is worth watching, by the way).
Many more screenshots can be seen below the trailer for the DLC pack and v1.9 build notes.
Trailer:
View this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wQo-ZCCY_eU and please consider subscribing to RSC’s channel.
Build notes:
GENERAL:
– Added Circuit Valencia Ricardo Tormo as DLC content.
– Added new Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 as DLC content.
– Added new Ferrari 296 GT3 as DLC content.
– Added new Porsche 911 (992) GT3 R as DLC content.
– Added a batch of new liveries for the 2023 GTWCH season.
The new content can be accessed via the Open Series for the time being. A dedicated season will be added when the season content is complete.GAMEPLAY/UI:
– Added controller preset for Moza steering wheels.
– Added support for new DLC track content in custom championship (via Open Series).
– Fixed track selection not respecting user-defined order in Open Series championship mode.
– Adjusted AI skill level for a number of gold and platinum-ranked drivers.GRAPHICS:
– Fixed an issue with certain cars receiving an incorrect visual offset in their pitstop position.PHYSICS:
– Updated Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO with latest advancements, features, and more.
– BOP work
– Improved tyre model
– Improved tyre flex
– Improved tyre heat generation
– Improved tyre rolling resistance simulation
– Improved tyre footprint simulation
– Wider tyre pressure range (slicks 26-27psi)
– Wider tyre temperature range (slicks 70°C-100°C)
– Improved bumpstops simulation
– Improved suspension end of travel simulation
– Improved dampers simulation
– Improved electronics logic (TC1, TC2, ABS)
– New variable engine braking simulation (Huracan EVO2)
– Improved aeromap simulation on yaw and roll.
Ferrari 296 GT3
Porsche 911 (992) GT3 R
Lamborghini Huracàn EVO2
Circuit Ricardo Tormo – Valencia
No replies yet
Loading new replies...
Join the full discussion at the Race Sim Central Community Forums →