If you ever played Papyrus’ seminal Grand Prix Legends then you’ve read his name. Rich began working as a tester on NASCAR Racing (1994) and was with Papyrus at the end. In this interview, published in 2022, we discuss his time at the legendary studio and the design of Grand Prix Legends, including initial feelings of hurt at not being asked to join iRacing.
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.
EA are really getting me excited! EA Sports WRC really does look to have all the features and content I could want… Now it just has to actually be good.
They released their Location and Route list a few days ago and, honestly, it’s pretty impressive. A quick reminder, you can run these locations across four seasons. The list includes 17 countries, 600km of unique roads and more than 200 stages.
The list below shows route name, route length (km) and surface type(s).
Rallye Monte Carlo
A classic mountainous asphalt rally, complicated with wintry and icy conditions.
La Bollène-Vésubie – Peïra Cava (18.51 km) Tarmac – 100%
Peïra Cava – La Bollène-Vésubie (18.18 km) Tarmac – 100%
La Bollène-Vésubie – Col de Turini (9.21 km) Tarmac – 100%`
Pra d’Alart (8.88 km) Tarmac – 100%
La Maïris (9.30 km) Tarmac – 100%
Baisse de Patronel (9.30 km) Tarmac – 100%
Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes – La Bâtie-Neuve (16.79 km) Tarmac – 100%
La Bâtie-Neuve – Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes (16.64 km) Tarmac – 100%
Moissière (8.18 km) Tarmac – 100%
Ancelle (8.03 km) Tarmac – 100%
Ravin de Coste Belle (8.60 km) Tarmac – 100%
Les Borels (8.60 km) Tarmac – 100%
Rally Sweden
Spruce trees, snow banks and icy straights make up this iconic snow rally.
Hof-Finnskog (21.47 km) Snow – 100%
Åsnes (21.46 km) Snow – 100%
Spikbrenna (11.07 km) Snow – 100%
Lauksjøen (10.95 km) Snow – 100%
Åslia (10.39 km) Snow – 100%
Knapptjernet (10.51 km) Snow – 100%
Vargasen (8.24 km) Snow – 100%
Lövstaholm (8.24 km) Snow – 100%
Älgsjön (3.37 km) Snow – 100%
Ekshärad (3.37 km) Snow – 100%
Stora Jangen (4.86 km) Snow – 100%
Sunne (4.86 km) Snow – 100%
Guanajuato Rally México
A highly technical desert rally run on extreme and hazardous terrain.
El Chocolate (26.68 km) Gravel = 92% Dirt = 5% Tarmac = 3%
Otates (24.74 km) Gravel = 92% Dirt = 5% Tarmac = 3%
Ortega (13.10 km) Gravel = 91% Dirt = 7% Tarmac = 2%
Las Minas (10.95 km) Gravel = 92% Dirt = 6% Tarmac = 2%
Ibarrilla (11.46 km) Gravel = 94% Sand = 2% Tarmac = 4%
Derramadero (12.92 km) Gravel = 88% Dirt = 9% Tarmac = 3%
El Brinco (7.18 km) Gravel = 92% Dirt = 6% Tarmac = 2%
Guanajuatito (10.51 km) Gravel = 89% Dirt = 6% Tarmac = 5%
Alfaro (10.62 km) Gravel = 92% Sand = 4% Tarmac = 4%
Mesa Cuata (8.00 km) Gravel = 90% Sand = 3% Tarmac = 7%
San Diego (8.80 km) Gravel = 98% Dirt = 1% Sand = 1%
El Mosquito (5.78 km) Gravel = 97% Dirt = 1% Sand = 2%
Croatia Rally
A fast and technical asphalt rally through rustic villages and winding mountain roads.
Bliznec (25.56 km) Tarmac – 100%
Trakošćan (25.56 km) Tarmac – 100%
Vrbno (12.70 km) Tarmac – 100%
Zagorska Sela (12.70 km) Tarmac – 100%
Kumrovec (12.94 km) Tarmac – 100%
Grdanjci (12.86 km) Tarmac – 100%
Stojdraga (10.24 km) Tarmac – 100%
Mali Lipovec (10.24 km) Tarmac – 100%
Hartje (7.79 km) Tarmac – 100%
Kostanjevac (8.70 km) Tarmac – 100%
Krašić (8.77 km) Tarmac – 100%
Petruš Vrh (8.77 km) Tarmac – 100%
Vodafone Rally de Portugal
A long, fast and flowing rally through idyllic and vibrant countryside.
Baião (30.32 km) Gravel = 82% Tarmac = 16% Cobblestone = 2%
Caminha (31.21 km) Gravel = 79% Tarmac = 19% Cobblestone = 2%
Fridão (16.72 km) Gravel = 88% Tarmac =10% Cobblestone = 2%
Marão (15.12 km) Gravel = 68% Tarmac =30% Cobblestone =2%
Ponte de Lima (14.77 km) Gravel = 69% Tarmac = 29% Cobblestone = 2%
Viana do Castelo (7.87 km) Gravel = 95% Tarmac =2% Cobblestone = 3%
Ervideiro (7.30 km) Gravel = 96% Tarmac = 2% Cobblestone = 2%
Celeiro (8.18 km) Gravel = 96% Tarmac = 2% Cobblestone = 2%
Touca (7.51 km) Gravel = 92% Tarmac = 6% Cobblestone = 2%
Vila Boa (7.39 km) Gravel = 72% Tarmac = 26% Cobblestone = 2%
Carrazedo (7.48 km) Gravel = 75% Tarmac = 22% Cobblestone = 3%
Anjos (7.39 km) Gravel = 65% Tarmac = 35%
Rally Italia Sardegna
A difficult rally with winding gravel roads navigating the warm coastal regions.
Rena Majore (31.53 km) Gravel = 82% Sand = 14% Tarmac = 4%
Monte Olia (31.62 km) Gravel = 82% Sand = 14% Tarmac = 4%
Littichedda (13.30 km) Gravel = 68% Sand = 23% Tarmac =9%
Ala del Sardi (18.22 km) Gravel = 92% Sand = 1% Tarmac =7%
Mamone (16.45 km) Gravel = 96% Tarmac = 4%
Li Pinnenti (7.60 km) Gravel = 59% Sand = 40% Tarmac =1%
Malti (7.73 km) Gravel = 57% Sand = 39% Tarmac = 4%
Bassacutena (7.49 km) Gravel = 71% Sand = 16% Tarmac = 13%
Bortigiadas (9.02 km) Gravel = 94% Tarmac =6%
Sa Mela (9.13 km) Gravel = 100%
Monte Muvri (7.51 km) Gravel = 100%
Monte Acuto (7.39 km) Gravel = 100%
Safari Rally Kenya
This gravel rally is both visually stunning and ruggedly harsh as it cuts through the African wilderness.
Malewa (9.70 km) Gravel = 82% Rock = 14% Dirt = 4%
Tarambete (9.63 km) Gravel = 82% Rock = 14% Dirt = 4%
Moi North (5.46 km) Gravel = 83% Rock = 12% Dirt = 5%
Marula (5.48 km) Gravel = 82% Rock = 13% Dirt = 5%
Wileli (4.92 km) Gravel = 85% Rock = 12% Dirt = 3%
Kingono (4.41 km) Gravel = 82% Rock = 12% Dirt = 3%
Soysambu (20.67 km) Gravel = 51% Sand = 35% Dirt = 14%
Mbaruk (20.23 km) Gravel = 50% Sand = 36% Dirt = 14%
Sugunoi (9.74 km) Gravel = 32% Sand = 54% Dirt = 14%
Nakuru (9.98 km) Gravel = 33% Sand = 53% Dirt = 14%
Kanyawa (10.70 km) Gravel = 64% Sand = 21% Dirt = 15%
Kanyawa – Nakura (10.69 km) Gravel = 64% Sand = 20% Dirt = 16%
Rally Estonia
A blazingly fast rally through big jumps, wide gravel roads and tight stages.
Otepää (17.07 km) Gravel = 88% Dirt = 12%
Rebaste (17.07 km) Gravel = 88% Dirt = 12%
Nüpli (8.60 km) Gravel = 91% Dirt = 9%
Truuta (8.60 km) Gravel = 91% Dirt = 9%
Koigu (8.47 km) Gravel = 82% Dirt = 18%
Kooraste (8.47 km) Gravel = 82% Dirt = 18%
Elva (11.82 km) Gravel = 80% Tarmac = 11% Dirt = 9%
Metsalaane (11.56 km) Gravel = 80% Tarmac = 11% Dirt = 9%
Vahessaare (6.17 km) Gravel = 81% Tarmac – 8%- Dirt = 11%
Külaaseme (6.17 km) Gravel = 80% Tarmac = 8% Dirt= 12%
Vissi (5.63 km) Gravel = 78% Tarmac = 13% Dirt = 9%
Vellavere (5.63 km) Gravel = 79% Tarmac = 13% Dirt = 8%
Secto Rally Finland
Competitors fly through stages of big jumps and wide roads in this gravel rally.
Leustu (11.09 km) Gravel = 88% Dirt = 12%
Lahdenkyla (11.00 km) Gravel = 88% Dirt = 12%
Saakoski (4.83 km) Gravel = 91% Dirt = 9%
Maahi (4.73 km) Gravel = 100%
Painaa (6.41 km) Gravel = 100%
Peltola (6.14 km) Gravel = 100%
Paijala (22.92 km) Gravel = 100%
Ruokolahti (22.90 km) Gravel = 100%
Honkanen (10.41 km) Gravel = 100%
Venkajarvi (10.35 km) Gravel = 100%
Vehmas (12.57 km) Gravel = 100%
Hatanpaa (12.50 km) Gravel = 100%
EKO Acropolis Rally Greece
High temperatures, twisting mountain roads and abrasive gravel surfaces make this rally a battle of attrition.
Gravia (24.64 km) Dirt = 80% Gravel = 20%
Prosilio (24.64 km) Dirt = 80% Gravel = 20%
Mariolata (13.51 km) Dirt =64% Gravel = 36%
Karoutes (13.51 km) Dirt = 64% Gravel = 36%
Viniani (13.51 km) Dirt = 100%
Delphi (11.12 km) Dirt = 100%
Eptalofos (10.39 km) Dirt = 80% Gravel = 20%
Lilea (10.39 km) Dirt = 80% Gravel = 20%
Parnassós (5.57 km) Dirt = 46% Gravel = 54%
Bauxites (5.57 km) Dirt= 46% Gravel = 54%
Drosochori (5.63 km) Dirt = 100%
Amfissa (8.68 km) Dirt = 100%
Bio Bío Rally Chile
A challenging and versatile gravel rally set within stunning natural vistas.
Bio Bío (34.72 km) Gravel = 100%
Arauco (34.79 km) Gravel = 100%
Coronel (17.97 km) Gravel = 100%
Lota (16.73 km) Gravel = 100%
Santa Juana (16.87 km) Gravel = 100%
Los Angeles (10.79 km) Gravel = 100%
San Rosendo (10.08 km) Gravel = 100%
Laja (7.87 km) Gravel = 100%
Yumbel (7.75 km) Gravel = 100%
Florida (8.21 km) Gravel = 100%
Hualqui (8.09 km) Gravel = 100%
Reputo (8.53 km) Gravel = 100%
Forum8 Rally Japan
A fast, flowing asphalt rally with plenty of verticality through the mountainous Chubu region.
Lake Mikawa (19.89 km) Tarmac – 100%
Kudarisawa (19.88 km) Tarmac = 100%
Oninotaira (11.38 km) Tarmac – 100%
Okuwacho (11.37 km) Tarmac – 100%
Habu Dam (10.27 km) Tarmac – 100%
Habucho (10.28 km) Tarmac – 100%
Nenoue Plateau (13.74 km) Tarmac – 100%
Tegano (13.74 km) Tarmac – 100%
Higashino (6.92 km) Tarmac – 100%
Hokono Lake (6.92 km) Tarmac – 100%
Nenoue Highlands (6.81 km) Tarmac – 100%
Moltifao (6.81 km) Tarmac – 100%
Rally Mediterraneo (Fictional)
A historic asphalt rally with unforgiving obstacles and extreme drops.
Asco (29.20 km) Tarmac = 100%
Ponte (28.63 km) Tarmac = 100%
Monte Cinto (15.15 km) Tarmac = 100%
Albarello (16.16 km) Tarmac = 100%
Capannace (20.45 km) Tarmac = 100%
Serra Di Cuzzioli (7.66 km) Tarmac = 100%
Maririe (8.47 km) Tarmac = 100%
Poggiola (8.47 km) Tarmac = 100%
Monte Alloradu (10.74 km) Tarmac = 100%
Ravin de Finelio (9.46 km) Tarmac = 100%
Cabanella (10.09 km) Tarmac = 100%
Moltifao (11.17 km) Tarmac = 100%
Agon by AOC Rally Pacifico (Fictional)
A tricky gravel rally set within the humid and tropical jungles of East Asia.
Talao (31.44 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
Talanghilirair (32.40 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
SungaiKunit (14.58 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
Sangir Balai Janggo (15.53 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
South Solok (16.87 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
Kebun Raya Solok (8.70 km) Gravel = 98% Dirt = 2%
Batukangkung (8.76 km) Gravel = 98% Dirt = 2%
Abai (5.37 km) Gravel = 98% Dirt = 2%
Moearaikoer (6.34 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
Bidaralam (7.73 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
Loeboekmalaka (7.73 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
Gunung Tujuh (9.14 km) Gravel = 99% Dirt = 1%
Fanatec Rally Oceania (Fictional)
Rolling hills and sweeping roads characterise this iconic gravel rally.
Ruakaka (10.98 km) Gravel = 98% Concrete = 2%
Doctors Hill (10.98 km) Gravel = 98% Concrete = 2%
Ahuroa (6.60 km) Gravel = 97% Concrete = 3%
Ahuroa – Waipu (6.60 km) Gravel = 97% Concrete = 3%
Ruakaka – Maungaturoto (4.37 km) Gravel = 100%
Maungaturoto (4.37 km) Gravel = 100%
Waiwera (18.03 km) Gravel = 97% Tarmac = 2% Concrete = 1%
Tahekeroa (18.02 km) Gravel = 97% Tarmac = 2% Concrete = 1%
Noakes Hill (9.51km) Gravel = 98% Tarmac = 2%
Orewa (9.51km) Gravel = 98% Tarmac = 2%
Tahekeroa – Orewa (8.51km) Gravel = 99% Tarmac – 1%
Makarau (8.51km) Gravel = 99% Tarmac – 1%
Rally Scandia (Fictional)
An uncompromising snow rally taking place in the freezing cold Nordic forests.
Holtjønn (30.93 km) Snow = 99% Ice = 1%
Hengeltjønn (31.84 km) Snow = 99% Ice = 1%
Fyresvatn (17.10 km) Snow = 100%
Russvatn (16.79 km) Snow = 100%
Tovsli (13.75 km) Snow = 100%
Kottjønn (6.62 km) Snow = 100%
Fordol (5.43 km) Snow = 100%
Fyresdal (5.43 km) Snow = 100%
Ljosdalstjønn (9.37 km) Snow = 100%
Dagtrolltjønn (9.27 km) Snow = 100%
Tovslioytjorn (7.52 km) Snow = 100%
Bergsøytjønn (7.29 km) Snow = 100%
Rally Iberia (Fictional)
A blisteringly fast asphalt rally through the countryside of España.
Santes Creus (18.98 km) Tarmac = 100%
La Llacuna (18.98 km) Tarmac = 100%
Seguer (9.74 km) Tarmac = 100%
Esblada (9.74 km) Tarmac = 100%
Montagut (9.24 km) Tarmac = 100%
Aiguamúrcia (9.24 km) Tarmac = 100%
Alforja (16.28 km) Tarmac = 100%
Les Irles (16.28 km) Tarmac = 100%
Duesaigües (8.94 km) Tarmac = 100%
Les Voltes (8.94 km) Tarmac = 100%
Montclar (7.33 km) Tarmac = 100%
Botarell (7.33 km) Tarmac = 100%
Central European Rally
This location will be arriving in a free post-launch update. We will update this page with the route list when it is available.
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