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.
Originally working in military simulator design, this Michigan-based studio developed Zone Raiders for Virgin Interactive before moving to Electronic Arts for publishing their second PC title, Sports Car GT, when Westwood Studios (their SCGT development partner) was acquired by the software giant.
Known primarily for their mod-friendly SCGT and rFactor racing platforms, ISI also developed Formula One and NASCAR titles on PC for Electronic Arts, but perhaps their lasting contribution to the genre was the licensing of the isiMotor engine that allowed studios such as 2Pez, Blimey! Games, KW Studios, Motorsport Games, Reiza Studios, SIMBIN Studios, Slightly Mad Studios, The Sim Factory, Tiburon and rFactor 2‘s ongoing developer Studio 397 to begin with or release on an evolution of their software.
Another fork of the isiMotor engine, rFpro, continues to be developed and is used by a wide array of automotive companies for both road and motorsport simulation.
Join Jon Denton, Tim Wheatley, Simon Croft and guest(s) as they discuss sim racing and racing games past, present and future.
Motorsport Games today announced they have regained NASDAQ compliance. This is most likely due to the recent investments totaling $3.5 million.
Press release:
Motorsport Games Regains Compliance With Nasdaq Listing Rules
MIAMI, Florida – April 17, 2025 – Motorsport Games Inc. (“Motorsport Games” or “the Company”), the racing game developer and publisher of prominent simulation racing (or “sim racing”) titles including Le Mans Ultimate, is pleased to announce that it has regained compliance with the stockholders’ equity requirement of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1).
Chief Executive Officer of Motorsport Games Inc., Stephen Hood commented, “We see regaining compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s equity requirement as a strong validation of the progress we’ve made. We believe that this update, along with the recent strategic investment led by Pimax, reinforces our momentum and positions us to continue to deliver upon our promise.”
“With recent product momentum on show with Le Mans Ultimate along with our new subscription service through RaceControl and reduced overheads through tighter cost-control measures and a more-efficient sized team, there is a belief throughout management that we can deliver upon the opportunities and unique proposition we have with in our market to increase shareholder value.”
About Motorsport Games:
Motorsport Games is a racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series. Combining innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers, Motorsport Games strives to make racing games that are authentically close to reality. The Company is the officially licensed video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing series including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship, recently releasing Le Mans Ultimate in Early Access. Motorsport Games also owns the industry leading rFactor 2 and KartKraft simulation platforms. rFactor 2 also serves as an official simulation racing platform of Formula E, while also powering F1 Arcade through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Motorsport Games is also an award-winning esports partner of choice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, creating the renowned Le Mans Virtual Series. Motorsport Games is building a virtual racing ecosystem where each product drives excitement, every esports event is an adventure, and every race inspires.
For more information about Motorsport Games visit: www.motorsportgames.com