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.
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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