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.
Better known today as the developer of Skyrim and Fallout, Bethesda once had a well-respected racing game franchise and were deep into development of a licensed Skip Barber Racing title that never released.
Homologated in 1996, the Seat Ibiza Kit Car was highly successful in the F2 class, and was the most successful car of its type internationally, winning the Rally Cup F2 in 96, 97 and 99. Being a kit car it relied on its light weight and punchy 2.0L engine, with drivers having to control its aggressive torque-steer.
Max Power: 270 bhp
Max Weight: 960 kg
Engine: 1994 cc, 4 cylinders, Naturally-Aspirated
Gearbox: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Drivetrain: FWD
Introduced in 1995, the Peugeot 306 Maxi is a front wheel drive monster. It’s important to be wary of torque-steer in this car, with the 1998cc engine sending all 280hp to the front wheels. this car was and still is a common sight in the French rally scene.
Max Power: 300 bhp
Max Weight: 960 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinders, naturally-Aspirated
Gearbox: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Drivetrain: FWD
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