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.
RSC contains a database of 153 developers, 467 software titles, 374 cars, 42 bikes, 242 tracks and more...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.
RSC Podcast Episode 7 – Management Simulations, F1 Managers, Always Used To Be Better?Join Jon Denton, Tim Wheatley, Simon Croft and guest(s) as they discuss sim racing and racing games past, present and future.
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Motorsport Games has announced a judgement in their favor in a dispute with Innovate 2 Corp.
Press release:
Motorsport Games Inc. Announces Summary Judgment in its Favor in Dispute with Innovate 2 Corp
MIAMI, Florida – March 7, 2025 – Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM), a racing game developer and publisher, announces that on February 26, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) granted the summary judgment motion in favor of Motorsport Games Inc. (the “Company”) and the other defendants, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer, and the Manager of Driven Lifestyle Group LLC., in the case titled Innovate 2 Corp., Motorsport Games Inc., et al., No. 1:21-cv-165-SB.
The judgment entered by the Court held in favor of the Company and the other defendants on all counts and granted the Company summary judgment against Innovate 2 Corp. on the Company’s claim for breach of the stock purchase agreement entered into between the parties. The Court ordered the parties to submit a joint status report on March 12, 2025 regarding the remaining issues in the case, including Motorsport’s damages on its counterclaim.
Stephen Hood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Motorsport Games Inc. commented “It is pleasing to receive this judgement from the Court in this matter. The Company and its former representatives have always maintained they acted in good faith and the Judge’s ruling supports this.”
“Our restructured Company is pleased to put this matter behind us and continue to focus on making great racing game experiences, such as Le Mans Ultimate, as we continue to build on its promising foundation.”
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 the official sim 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.
