Video game development is full of names that have made groundbreaking steps you’ve never even heard about. Shawn Nash is a behind-the-scenes pioneer responsible for SODA Off Road Racing’s incredible physics, Papyrus’ graphical advancements and iRacing’s use of laser scan data for the physical track surfaces.
This interview with RSC, published in 2021, details his early life and career, through both his own company, Papyrus, Electronic Arts, to his time at iRacing.
Asobo, known today as the Microsoft Flight Simulator developer, created groundbreaking technology for large scale maps that was intended to be used in a high quality rally raid title. It was never released and ended up as FUEL, a post-apocalyptic open-world racing game. What happened?
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Peugeot 208, Audi S1 EKS Quattro, Ford Fiesta Evo 5 WRX Cars In DiRT Rally 2.0
Tim Wheatley - Game News | Dec 30, 2019
0 CommentsBack on December 13, 2019 the folks at Codemasters released three World RX Supercars for DiRT Rally 2.0. You can take a look at their details (below) and purchase them on Steam for $1.99 each if you do not own the season pass.
Peugeot 208 WRX
The Peugeot 208 WRX was built in early 2018 and took its first victory at Mettet in Belgium. Team Hansen MJP returned in 2019 and were immediately competitive, with Kevin Hansen taking victory in Abu Dhabi and Timmy ending the season as World Champion. The car was extremely fast and stable in the corners, with the Hansen brothers making the most of this with their noticeably smooth driving styles.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: France
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Audi S1 EKS RX quattro
The Audi S1 EKS RX quattro returned to the grid in 2019, with ex-EKS drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Krizstian Szabo. The two EKS drivers were joined by Liam Doran, who made his full-time return to the series after a brief period away from the sport. Based on the 2018 car, the Audi S1 EKS RX quattro started the season as the clear favourite in the eyes of many.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: Germany
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5
New to the grid in 2019, the Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5 features a bespoke carbon fibre body and a unique internal layout. Experienced FIA World Rallycross Championship ace Janis Baumanis ran a full-time program with the new car, with Jani Paasonen completing the line-up with a part-time role.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: United States
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
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