If you ever played Papyrus’ seminal Grand Prix Legends then you’ve read his name. Rich began working as a tester on NASCAR Racing (1994) and was with Papyrus at the end. In this interview, published in 2022, we discuss his time at the legendary studio and the design of Grand Prix Legends, including initial feelings of hurt at not being asked to join iRacing.
As a direct ancestor of iRacing, the ‘Grand Prix Legends engine’ had multiple stock car racing false starts, before eventually releasing as NASCAR Racing 4. The original NASCAR 3, cancelled and replaced by one that used NASCAR 2’s engine, is barely remembered.
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Thrustmaster today announced the release of the Formula T2 for Mac. The wheel will be natively supported by titles like IndyCar Racing II and NASCAR Racing.
On the product page you can see a quote from David Kaemmer or Papyrus:
Indycar Racing and NASCAR Racing were created to give driving fans the feel of pedal-to-the-metal excitement. Get the most out of the experience with the Formula T2 for Macintosh. With ThrustMaster’s driving controls, you’ll be in the winner’s circle every time.
Check out their full press release:
ThrustMaster Drives Mac Users Wild!
Hillsboro, Oregon, December 9, 1996 — ThrustMaster, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMSR) a leading manufacturer of game controllers for personal computer-based entertainment announced today the release of their Formula T2™ for Macintosh. For those Mac users who crave driving excitement, the Formula T2™ for Mac will provide a true racing experience. ThrustMaster products have traditionally focused on combining realistic gaming simulation and superior workmanship, and the Formula T2™ for Mac is the latest addition to their computer gaming controller line. The Formula T2™ for Macintosh has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $199.95, and will be at the top of any Mac user’s wish list.
In the spirit of true Indy car racing, the Formula T2™ for Mac sports a padded wheel, steel gas and brake pedals, a gear shifter and a dual clamping mechanism to anchor the Formula T2™ securely to a desk or tabletop. The Formula T2™ for Mac also features a 260 degree range of wheel rotation for maximum steering capabilities, so drivers are always ready for what’s behind the next corner.
“The development of the Formula T2™ for Macintosh systems demonstrates ThrustMaster’s continued commitment to bring excellence in computer gaming to Mac users. The Formula T2™ for Mac will open a new field of competition, and we look forward to having Mac users drive side-by-side with IBM PC users,” stated Stephen Aanderud, President and CEO of ThrustMaster, Inc. After reviewing the Formula T2™ for Mac, Bart Farkas, Editor-in-Chief, Inside Mac Games, stated “Great wheel. Great feel. A breakthrough for the Mac.”As a leader in the computer entertainment industry, ThrustMaster designs, develops, manufactures and markets gaming peripherals. After establishing itself as the leader in flight game controllers in the early 90’s, then capturing the market in the driving wheel category, ThrustMaster is now broadening its line to satisfy consumers in all areas of computer gaming, including action, adventure, sports and arcade. Known throughout the computer entertainment industry for producing the most realistic and fully functional gaming controllers available, ThrustMaster continues to lead the market in the development of innovative peripherals. For more information, please call (503) 615-3200 or view the ThrustMaster Web site at http://www.thrustmaster.com
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