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.
ICR2 is a simulation of the 1995 IndyCar Series. It featured 15 tracks and a selection of chassis and engines.
Re-released as CART Racing.
Join Jon Denton, Tim Wheatley, Simon Croft and guest(s) as they discuss sim racing and racing games past, present and future.
Grease Monkey Games new update for Torque Drift 2 introduces a new game mode, improves physics and performance, as well as reworking the lobby functionality.
Changelog:
New Additions
Cars
Drift Games RX-7 FD and Supra Mk5
Adam LZ Pro E36
Stock BMW E36
Stock BMW G80
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota GT 86
Subaru BRZ 2012
Nissan R33 400R (Level Unlock Only)
Nissan 180sx Sileighty (Level Unlock Only)
Nissan S15 Spec R Aero W/Kit (Level Unlock Only)
Nissan R35 Nismo 2020 (Level Unlock Only)
Nissan R34 Nismo S-Tune (Level Unlock Only)Parts
Street Hunter body kits for Toyota Supra Mk5
Liberty walk Super Silhouette Mazda FD35 RX-7
1JZ and 1.5JZ engines
Over 40 new Rotiform alloys
Custom headlights
4pt and 6pt roll cages for all cars
GMG Monkey bobblehead
Gold Monkey bobblehead (Level Unlock Only)
Gold Torque Motorsport Wheels (Level Unlock Only)
Decal PacksGeneral
Increased player level cap to 100 with new rewards
Custom camera settings
Control Remapping
Drone mode lock on and follow features
Settings defaults
Vehicle thumbnails are now dynamic and display the vehicle’s current color and livery.
Irwindale has been expanded to include the 1/8th Mile drag strip, carpark area and burnout pad. The drag strip includes functional lights and time board. Find it in the back right corner of the map.Fixes/Optimisations/Changes
Major
Economy update, ToFu will now be much easier to earn and you will earn more per ToFu stage
Streamlined garage main menu
You can now purchase a duplicate part in the tuning menu by pressing “buy again” viewable in the bottom left button guide
Chase run replay collisions vastly improved
ABS (Anti-lock braking system) is now part of the tune menu and will change automatically based on changing the tune defaults
Parts menu is now within the main secondary menu in the garage instead of within “Inventory”
Improved part node cameras and positions for a smoother car customising experienceChase game mode score changes
The Chase Game Mode scoring system has been overhauled to emphasize precision and realistic tandem drifting. Score multipliers based on drift states have been removed, and points are now awarded primarily for maintaining close proximity to the lead car. The threshold for achieving a “Tandem” drift has been tightened, requiring players to closely match the lead vehicle’s angle and direction. These changes raise the skill ceiling, encouraging tighter, more controlled chases and discouraging unrealistic drifting techniques.Minor
Inventory menu now includes manufacturer filter
The button guide now has new UI artwork
Fixed Nissan 180sx Sileighty hood clipping
Fixed up taillights on some cars so they appear less grainy
Removed colored dots from tires
Added milliseconds to timed event results
Upgraded to DLSS 4 to support 5000 series 3X / 4X upscaling
Pause menu time dilation has been removed
Air con units on LZ Compound are now destructible
Tents in Irwindale can now be knocked over
Fixed an issue where the R34 Ztune was missing side skirt
Fixed an issue where controller throttle had an excessive deadzone
Suspected fix for rare issue where vehicle suspension becomes broken in multiplayer lobbies
Fixed a bug where your input sometimes doesn’t work in a multiplayer lobby
Adjusted some camera angles in main garage menu
Fixed various misplaced assets across different tracks
From the vibrant streets of Tokyo to high-stakes professional competitions backed by global brands, Torque Drift 2 invokes all aspects of drift and street culture to offer an experience as diverse and dynamic as the motorsport itself.