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.
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.
As promised in their September and October roadmaps Studio 397 today release three new layouts for those who already own the Nurburgring content.
The layouts are:
– Sprint (a short version of the GP layout)
– Sprint No Chicane (same as above and still with a chicane, just a faster one)
– Endurance (full roadcourse and Nordschleife combined)
The Porsche 991 GT3 Cup (one of my fav cars in sim racing at the moment because of how much it changes during a fuel run) got a nice update, adding the Endurance Package. This adds different dampers and two sets of softer springs, compared to the Supercup specification. The Endurance package also comes with ABS system and aerodynamic package: front fender flares + rear wing 10 mm gurney flap and restricts the engine power output to a nominal 413 PS. Additionally the Endurance package also comes with a possibility to refuel the car, with fuel tank capacity lowered to 95 L, compared to 100 L with the Supercup specification. The car also weighs 30 kg more.
Nissan GT500 v2.01
Updated to new materials
Adjusted the windows in and out GMT so it can be skinned
Rim LODs fixed smoothing groups
Adjusted smoothing groups for all tire LODs
Added proper icons
Updated Templates
Aston Martin Vantage GTE v1.05
Minor fix to show proper GTE badge on steering wheel
Reiza Studios Pack DLC also got a few updates:
Imola:
Fixed various reported wall collision issues and holes in 1988 & 2001 versions.Metalmoro AJR:
Adjusted aero pitch & yaw sensitivity;
Slightly downgraded Judd V10 performance to better match that of other engine variants;
Added turbo model to AJR Honda Turbo variant.Metalmoro MR18:
Added turbo model;
Adjusted aero pitch & yaw sensitivity.MCR 2000:
Adjusted aero pitch & yaw sensitivity;
Slight graphical height correction.
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