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.
Kunos Simulazioni have released their well-received Nürburgring 24hr Pack DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione on both major console platforms earlier this month, much closer to the timeline of the PC release than they have with previous DLC. This is great news for the console crowd, who will be able to enjoy the Green Hell in all it’s glory, along with the Nürburgring 24hr race itself.
Trailer:
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Description from Xbox store:
24h Nurburgring arrives on Assetto Corsa Competizione. Nordschleife aka “The Green Hell” is constantly attracting thousands of professional and weekend racers from across the globe, this is perhaps the most iconic racetrack in the world. Considered by many as the most challenging road courses to ever have existed, the track consists of 12.9 miles of road with over 70 bends that challenge even the most seasoned racers.
Deeply embedded in racing heritage the Nordschleife has been the scene of the most exciting, breathtaking and dramatic racing moments of the last century.
Put your skills to the test and race where many of motorsports most historical moments have taken place, in the Nurburgring 24 Hours track which combines the Nurburgring GP layout and the Nordschleife layout.
Welcome to Green Hell, ACC Racers
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