Automobilista 2 keeps getting better - developer Reiza Studios has big plans for its simulation. V1.4 is due to drop in July already.

Reiza Studios is back with another development update for Automobilista 2 – and once again, the Brazilian studio does not only aim to deliver small fixes: The coming months should make the sim even more refined to form the base for much-requested features. Additionally, a teaser towards the oval content in the Racin’ USA Pt. 3 DLC is part of the dev update as well.
The biggest task at hand is to roll out the reworked tire model that more and more vehicles and car classes have received over the last few months to all of the cars in the sim. Reiza wants to tick off this box, along with a few smaller ones concerning elements like drivelines, really soon, namely in time for the release of V1.4 in July.&nbsp;
The damage model is also set for a big improvement, according to the dev update, as well as more refinement of the AI. The end goal is a “comprehensive career mode”, which will eventually make use of the entire sim’s catalogue of content. SimRacers can also look forward to Multiplayer championships being integrated – being able to host a server in-game is a relatively unique feature of AMS2 already, as most other sims need externally set up servers.
To go along with the long article of planned improvements and additions, Reiza released multiple screenshots, and one of them is particularly interesting: By now, it is no secret anymore that part three of the Racin’ USA DLC will bring oval racing to AMS2, but apart from the oval aero configurations for the three generations of 95 to 2000 IndyCars being added, nothing else has been confirmed. The screenshot in question strongly hints at interesting pieces of content, however.

<img src="/api/static/e18b5d0f446047ad4813af6614a36d09.png" alt="AMS2 Gateway Teaser @Reiza Studios" style="height: ;width: "/>
In it, an oval racing course is visible in the background, with highway signs pointing to Chicago and St. Louis – between both cities, World Wide Technology Raceway, better known as Gateway, is located. The file name of the screenshot is the same, confirming the location. Zooming in on the retaining wall, “NTT IndyCar Series” can be read – which may hint at Reiza adding a current-gen IndyCar to their F-USA roster as well as the short oval.
With the way AMS2 has taken shape over the past few months, the summer should be very interesting regarding the sim’s development. You can find the full dev update posted to the Reiza forums <a href="https://simracing.link/ams2-july22-devupdate" target="_self">here</a> – if the studio can make good on its ambitious plans, Automobilista 2 might be the title to watch in the SimRacing world.

Automobilista 2 July 2022 Dev Update

AMS2: V1.4 to Drop in July, Big Oval Teaser

The 24H Series Esports has revealed its calendar for the new season - including a returning circuit and a premiere.

The next season of the 24H SERIES ESPORTS sees a reshuffling of the calendar: Spa opens the season, Circuit of the Americas is back on the docket and the Nurburgring will host a 24H SERIES race for the first time, both real and virtual.
Having played host to the season finale for the last two years, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps will serve as the venue for the opening ball this time around. The 7 km long strip of tarmac winding its way through the Ardennes should provide ample space for a field full of drivers who will be eager to get their seasons off to a good start.
Next, the esports paddock will take a trip across the virtual Atlantic Ocean for two races in the US. Sebring features on the 24H SERIES ESPORTS calendar for the third year in succession, and has been the second race of the season every time. Besides the Sunshine State, we will also be visiting the Lone Star State and the Circuit of the Americas. After featuring on the first edition of the 24H SERIES ESPORTS, COTA makes its return to the calendar once more.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Circuit of the Americas is back on the calendar for the first time in three seasons</h2>
Then it's back to Europe for another staple of the 24H SERIES ESPORTS calendar: Monza. The Autodromo located in the Royal Villa park is always a unique challenge for teams and drivers alike due to the high speed nature of the circuit. On the 2022/2023 calendar, it completes the package of different challenges that the teams will have to master in order to do well in the championship.
After Monza the series will take a small break for two months for everyone to enjoy the holidays and the start of the endurance racing season with the 24H DUBAI in January. We will return to action in February, with Round 5 of the season at a track that is new to the 24H SERIES: the Nurburgring.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">The Nürburgring Nordschleife will host round 5 of the championship</h2>
Never before has the German track hosted a 24H SERIES race, but this will change in February of 2023 when the esports paddock will race around the fabled Eifel track. And we won't just be racing around the Grand Prix loop: the full 20+ kilometres of the Nordschleife will be used for the penultimate round of the season.
The season finale, once again a 12H race, will be at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. After two seasons of being the penultimate event, the Spanish venue resumes its place as season finale that it had in the first season of the 24H SERIES ESPORTS.
The revised calendar should make for another exciting season, and with registration opening on 1 August and Pre-Qualifying on 27 and 28 August, the start of the season is closer than you think!

<img src="/api/static/dd2de38f79cbfb22057280463292c4bb.png" alt="24H Series Esports Calendar 2022/23 @24H Series Esports" style="height: ;width: "/>

Source: 24H Series Esports

24H Series Esports Calendar Announcement

24H Series Esports Makes Nordschleife Debut

The first Open Qualifying for the Simracing.GP Professional Trophy was an exciting affair - we have the highlights from Monza for you.

Five championship spots in the Simracing.GP Professional Trophy at Road 2 SimRacing Expo 2022 were up for grabs in the first Open Qualifying session at Monza - and the positions for the competition, which culminates in the onsite finale at ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022, were hotly contested. Watch the highlights from the three-hour race in Assetto Corsa Competizione.
32 teams entered the race to secure their right to compete in the championship, none of them wanting to back down: Close duels, often including contact, were characteristic of the first open qualifying. There were also crashes, which shuffled the order more than once.
In the end, the trio of the Simware.Pro team rejoiced and took the win, followed by West Competition and SMP Racing Esports. Racewerk.com and Mixed Wheels completed the top 5, thus punching the ticket for championship participation. You can find out the exact course of the race in the highlight video - find the Competition Hub on Simracing.GP <a href="https://simracing.link/sre-sgp-pro-trophy-hub" target="_self">here</a>.

Simracing.GP Professional Trophy Open Qualifying Monza

Highlights: Simracing.GP Professional Trophy at Monza

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Simracing.GP Professional Trophy - Open Qualifying Monza - Highlights

The 2022 Steam Summer Sale means great offers once again: Many SimRacing titles are heavily discounted - SRU has assembled a handy list.

Every year, the Steam Summer Sale is a highlight for gamers around the world – SimRacers are no exception, and in 2022, the Steam store has great offers for them. If you have been thinking about getting into a certain sim, there is a good chance that it is on sale at an unbeatable price right now.
For most offers, the value is absolutely incredible: Assetto Corsa and all of its DLC can be had for 90% off the original price, meaning you can grab the sim for less than €10 – should you not have AC in your library yet, this is your chance. With the amount of quality mods available for the sim, it is a must in any SimRacers’ collection. Assetto Corsa Competizione should be considered as well, as Kunos’ GT3 sim is 66% off, and all DLC except the freshly-released American Track Pack are discounted as well.
The ever-improving Automobilista 2 is another good example, the base edition of the game being 60% off at less than €15. Grab it in a bundle with the season pass, which adds numerous high-quality pieces of content (such as 90s IndyCars, the Cadillac DPi, Spa-Francorchamps, the Nürburgring, and more), and you will receive a 51% discount.
Others like rFactor 2, numerous titles from the Dirt series and even Forza Horizon 4 and 5 can be had at incredible prices as well. Check out the list we compiled below to find out if the sim you are interested in but have not bought yet is included as well – the sale lasts until July 7th, so you will have enough time to plan what to get and race this summer.
<h2>2022 Steam Summer Sale - SimRacing</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-ac" target="_self">Assetto Corsa</a>: -80% (3,99€), Season Pass -86% (2,13€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-ac-ult" target="_self">Assetto Corsa Ultimate Edition</a>: -90% (7,93€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-acc" target="_self">Assetto Corsa Competizione</a>: -66% (13,59€), Challengers Pack -10% (9,89€), all other DLC except American Track Pack -60%</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-ams" target="_self">Automobilista</a>: -75% (5,99€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-ams-ult" target="_self">Automobilista Ultimate Edition</a>: -88% (6,73€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-ams2" target="_self">Automobilista 2</a>: -60% (14,79€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-ams2-season" target="_self">Automobilista 2 + Season Pass</a>: -51% (61,90€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-ams-ult-ams2" target="_self">Automobilista Ultimate Edition + Automobilista 2</a>: -51% (21,20€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-beamng" target="_self">BeamNG.drive</a>: -20% (16,79€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-carx" target="_self">CarX Drift Racing Online</a>: -59% (5,12€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-carx-complete" target="_self">CarX Drift Racing Online – Complete</a>: -69% (10,29€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-carx-ult" target="_self">CarX Drift Racing Online – Ultimate</a>: -65% (10,20€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-dirt4" target="_self">Dirt 4</a>: -70% (4,49€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-dirtrally" target="_self">Dirt Rally</a>: -70% (4,49€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-dirtrally2" target="_self">Dirt Rally 2.0</a>: -75% (4,99€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-dirtrally2" target="_self">Dirt Rally 2.0 – Game of the Year Edition</a>: -70% (11,99€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-dirt-collection" target="_self">Dirt Collection (Dirt 5, Dirt 4, Dirt Rally, Dirt Rally 2.0)</a>: -73% (22,92€)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-drift21" target="_self">DRIFT21</a>: -60% (11,99€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-fh5" target="_self">Forza Horizon 5 Standard/Deluxe/Premium Edition</a>: -20% (47,99€/63,99€/79,99€), Premium Add-Ons -47% (47,66€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-fh4" target="_self">Forza Horizon 4 Standard Edition</a>: -67% (23,09€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-fh4" target="_self">Forza Horizon 4 Deluxe/Ultimate Edition</a>: -65% (31,49€/34,99€), Car Pass -77% (30,59€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-grid-legends" target="_self">GRID Legends</a>: -55% (26,99€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-grid-legends" target="_self">GRID Legends Deluxe Edition</a>: -45% (43,99€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-pcars" target="_self">Project Cars</a>: -70% (4,49€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-pcars-goty" target="_self">Project Cars – Game of the Year Edition</a>: -73% (18,32€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-pcars2" target="_self">Project Cars 2/Deluxe Edition</a>: -85% (8,99€/13,49€)&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-rfactor2" target="_self">rFactor 2</a>: -80% (5,99€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-wreckfest" target="_self">Wreckfest</a>: -60% (11,99€)</li>
<li><a href="https://simracing.link/steam-ss22-wreckfest-complete" target="_self">Wreckfest Complete Edition</a>: -61% (22,33€)</li>
</ul>

Steam Summer Sale 2022

2022 Steam Summer Sale: Great Offers for SimRacers

A new release candidate for Automobilista 2 is available. In addition to numerous adjustments and fixes, three new free tracks are part of the update.

Another big update for Automobilista 2 is on its way: Developer Reiza Studios has made the V1.3.8.0 release candidate available on Steam, which brings a long list of tweaks and fixes once again as well as three new tracks. The Argentinian Track Pack sees Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Termas Rio Hondo added as new locations in multiple configurations – completely free of charge.
New tracks at no cost are usually the exception for AMS2, as most of the new additions were part of DLCs. However, two of the new tracks are actually making a comeback – Buenos Aires and Cordoba have been part of 2016’s Automobilista already but have been missing thus far. Additionally, Termas Rio Hondo makes its debut, although the track is mostly known for being part of the MotoGP calendar since 2013 instead of car racing. From 2013 to 2017, the World Touring Car Championship hosted their Race of Argentina at the track.
<img src="/api/static/32e824c12d3b10af575ec5ef3d34f5b0.png" alt="AMS2 Buenos Aires Formula V12 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: undefined;width: undefined"/>
Under the hood, Reiza has made numerous changes to physics, aerodynamics and even sound. The AI has seen some revision as well, including adjusted performances for multiple tracks and improved fuel logic, meaning unnecessary pit stops in longer races should be a thing of the past for them.
The full list of changes can be found below.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">V1.3.8.0 Release Candidate Changelog</h2>
CONTENT
<ul>
<li>Added Argentinian track pack ( Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Termas Rio Hondo)</li>
</ul>

GENERAL
<ul>
<li>Fixed pit limiter state not resetting on return to garage</li>
<li>Fixed phantom 6th controller profile being available on the first load of a brand new profile</li>
<li>Extended FFB fade in after pause</li>
<li>Revised various terrain material properties, fixing long-standing issue with slippery astroturf &amp; minor inconsistencies with various curb &amp; concrete types</li>
</ul>

UI &amp; HUD
<ul>
<li>MPRS message position is now adjustable in HUD editor</li>
</ul>

PHYSICS
<ul>
<li>Fully revised physics for Group A, BMW M1 Procar, Sprint Race, F-Retro Gen3, Metalmoro MRX (all models), Roco 001, MCR Sports 2000 Opala 1986, Omega 1999, Copa Classic B &amp; FL, Mini JCW UK, Caterham Academy, F-3, F-Trainer (both models), F-Vee (setup reset recommended)</li>
<li>Minor tire tread adjustments to Porsche Cup, F-Classic (all), F-USA (all), GT1, GTE, GT3, GT4, GT5, P1, Cadillac DPi, Stock Car 2019, Stock Car 2020-2022, Super V8 BMW Procar M1, Group A, Group C cars</li>
<li>Revised tread/carcass heat conductivity and ideal temperature ranges</li>
<li>Revised clutch LSD model for Porsche Cup, GT Classic, Group A, M1 Procar, F-Retro Gen3 &amp; SprintRace, F3s and F-Reiza &amp; updated their respective default differential setup (setup reset recommended)</li>
<li>Improved ABS system logic for all cars that feature the device</li>
<li>Updated pit limiter logic to help prevent overshoot when leaving the garage</li>
<li>General FFB: Added new LowPassFilter to be used in FFB scripts (Butterworth, 2nd order)</li>
<li>FFB max force adjustments for F-V10 Gen2, Porsche Cup Group A, Procar, Sprint Race, Omega Stock, Opala 1986, BMW M4 GT4, Ginetta G55, Ginetta G40, Gol, Passat, F309, Sigma P1, Metalmoro MRX, Roco, Corvette C8.R, F-Vee, Caterhams, F-Trainer, F-Ultimate Gen2, F-USA (all models). Porsche 962c, Mini JCW</li>
<li>Porsche Cup (both models): Minor adjustments to CoG height &amp; weight distribution; Adjusted front splitter &amp; rear wing to move overall center of pressure forward &amp; other minor aero adjustments; slightly softened default front roll bar; slightly increased brake torque</li>
<li>Stock Car 2020-22 (both models): Adjusted tire dimensions to 305/660 as per real Pirelli Cinturato model introduced during 2020 season</li>
<li>Super V8: Minor adjustments to front &amp; rear track width for improved stability; Slightly adjusted FFB parameters; reduced default steering lock</li>
<li>Metalmoro AJR: Adjusted diffuser center of pressure slightly foward</li>
<li>Group C: Minor adjustment to diffuser center of pressure and front splitter height sensitivity to both cars</li>
<li>F-USA (all gens): Minor adjustment to front wing height sensitivity &amp; venturi center of pressure</li>
<li>F-Classic (all gens): Minor adjustment to front wing height sensitivity</li>
<li>F-V10 Gen1: Minor diffuser &amp; front wing adjustments</li>
<li>F-V10 Gen2: Minor adjustment to diffuser center of pressure; Minor FFB adjustment (reduces grainy / high frequency noise)</li>
<li>F-Retro Gen3: Adjusted diffuser center of pressure; Decreased heating and increased cooling, slightly slower oil to water heat exchange for F-Retro G3 TE</li>
<li>F-Ultimate (both gens): Minor rear wing lift/drag effiency adjustment; Increased brake disc thickness &amp; reduced wear rate</li>
<li>F-Ultimate Gen2: Adjusted FFB max force, moved undertray center of pressure slightly rearwards</li>
<li>Corvette C3-R: Adjusted engine torque curve</li>
<li>Revised and added thermostatic engine cooling to Lotus 23 and Mini 65</li>
<li>F-Retro Gen1: Fixed tire linking to incorrect carcass model</li>
<li>Caterham: Minor adjustments to body aero (more drag, less propensity to lift); Reduced brake heating rate for all models; increased brake duct cooling for 620R</li>
<li>BMW M4: Minor aero &amp; engine adjustments for performance balancing (more to come); FFB Max force adjustment Adjusted brake torque; minor rear roll bar rate adjustment; reduced default steering lock</li>
<li>Porsche 911 GT1: Revised turbo model</li>
<li>Ginetta G55 (both models): Slightly decreased rear wing efficiency</li>
</ul>

AI
<ul>
<li>Fixed AI not repairing damage or changing tires when refuelling during Q/P sessions</li>
<li>Fixed AI programmed mistakes that weren´t triggered when they should in some cases and vice versa</li>
<li>Fixed some cases where AI would incorrectly estimate starting fuel and/or required fuel to add at pitstop</li>
<li>Added shared engine lifetime simulation for player and AI vehicles</li>
<li>AI performance calibration pass to all classes with revised physics</li>
<li>Revised AI personality parameters, adding more distinct characteristics for series with custom AI drivers</li>
<li>Adjusted AI overtaking parameters for all cars (less hesitation to overtake, less prone to aggressive twitches)</li>
<li>AI cars now start with 25% of fuel tank in practice sessions like the default player setup (rather than qualifying loads as before).</li>
<li>Further calibration to AI wet performance when on slicks</li>
<li>Added custom AI driver names to F-Vintage (both gens), F-Retro (all gens), F-Classic (all gens), M1 Procar, Group C, Group A, GT1, GTE, P1, P2, P3, P4 &amp; DPi classes</li>
<li>Adjusted AI performance for Bathurst, Brands Hatch, Hockenheim, Laguna Seca, Monza, Montreal, Adelaide (both versions), Kansai (all layouts), Nordschleife (both layouts) Silverstone 1991, Silverstone 2001, Spa (both versions)</li>
</ul>

AUDIO
<ul>
<li>Adjusted onboard sounds to not overload output compressor potentially leading to minor distortion</li>
<li>Revised wall reflections DSP &amp; improved low pass filter</li>
<li>Fixed inaccuracy with audio wall reflections distance calculation, now reflections are audible (WIP - most noticeable on surround sound systems)</li>
<li>Increased highpass cutoff frequency on audio reflections</li>
</ul>

VEHICLES
<ul>
<li>BMW E30 Group A, Mercedes 190E Evo2: Added dangling parts; Adjusted collision and damage models</li>
<li>Mclaren F1 GTR: Added Damage/Dangling parts; Fixed the wiper sound trigger; Revised collisions; Adjusted lights glows texture</li>
<li>Opala(all models): Added broken light textures; Adjusted light materials</li>
<li>Uno(both models): Added broken light textures; Adjusted light materials.</li>
<li>Sprintrace: Added damage models</li>
<li>Stock Car 2020-2022: Fixed damage on some parts and LODs</li>
<li>Caddilac DPi: Added 5 new liveries</li>
<li>F-Classic Gen1 &amp; Gen2: Revised all liveries</li>
<li>Mercedes E190: Fixed winscreen dirt buildup rate</li>
</ul>

AMS2 Buenos Aires Lotus 79

New Circuits for AMS2: Argentinian Track Pack is Coming

Another big update for Automobilista 2 is on its way: Developer Reiza Studios has made the V1.3.8.0 release candidate available on Steam, which brings a long list of tweaks and fixes once again as well as three new tracks. The Argentinian Track Pack sees Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Termas Rio Hondo added as new locations in multiple configurations – completely free of charge.
New tracks at no cost are usually the exception for AMS2, as most of the new additions were part of DLCs. However, two of the new tracks are actually making a comeback – Buenos Aires and Cordoba have been part of 2016’s Automobilista already but have been missing thus far. Additionally, Termas Rio Hondo makes its debut, although the track is mostly known for being part of the MotoGP calendar since 2013 instead of car racing. From 2013 to 2017, the World Touring Car Championship hosted their Race of Argentina at the track.
<img src="/api/static/32e824c12d3b10af575ec5ef3d34f5b0.png" alt="AMS2 Buenos Aires Formula V12 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
Under the hood, Reiza has made numerous changes to physics, aerodynamics and even sound. The AI has seen some revision as well, including adjusted performances for multiple tracks and improved fuel logic, meaning unnecessary pit stops in longer races should be a thing of the past for them.
The full list of changes can be found below.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">V1.3.8.0 Release Candidate Changelog</h2>
CONTENT
<ul>
<li>Added Argentinian track pack ( Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Termas Rio Hondo)</li>
</ul>

GENERAL
<ul>
<li>Fixed pit limiter state not resetting on return to garage</li>
<li>Fixed phantom 6th controller profile being available on the first load of a brand new profile</li>
<li>Extended FFB fade in after pause</li>
<li>Revised various terrain material properties, fixing long-standing issue with slippery astroturf &amp; minor inconsistencies with various curb &amp; concrete types</li>
</ul>

UI &amp; HUD
<ul>
<li>MPRS message position is now adjustable in HUD editor</li>
</ul>

PHYSICS
<ul>
<li>Fully revised physics for Group A, BMW M1 Procar, Sprint Race, F-Retro Gen3, Metalmoro MRX (all models), Roco 001, MCR Sports 2000 Opala 1986, Omega 1999, Copa Classic B &amp; FL, Mini JCW UK, Caterham Academy, F-3, F-Trainer (both models), F-Vee (setup reset recommended)</li>
<li>Minor tire tread adjustments to Porsche Cup, F-Classic (all), F-USA (all), GT1, GTE, GT3, GT4, GT5, P1, Cadillac DPi, Stock Car 2019, Stock Car 2020-2022, Super V8 BMW Procar M1, Group A, Group C cars</li>
<li>Revised tread/carcass heat conductivity and ideal temperature ranges</li>
<li>Revised clutch LSD model for Porsche Cup, GT Classic, Group A, M1 Procar, F-Retro Gen3 &amp; SprintRace, F3s and F-Reiza &amp; updated their respective default differential setup (setup reset recommended)</li>
<li>Improved ABS system logic for all cars that feature the device</li>
<li>Updated pit limiter logic to help prevent overshoot when leaving the garage</li>
<li>General FFB: Added new LowPassFilter to be used in FFB scripts (Butterworth, 2nd order)</li>
<li>FFB max force adjustments for F-V10 Gen2, Porsche Cup Group A, Procar, Sprint Race, Omega Stock, Opala 1986, BMW M4 GT4, Ginetta G55, Ginetta G40, Gol, Passat, F309, Sigma P1, Metalmoro MRX, Roco, Corvette C8.R, F-Vee, Caterhams, F-Trainer, F-Ultimate Gen2, F-USA (all models). Porsche 962c, Mini JCW</li>
<li>Porsche Cup (both models): Minor adjustments to CoG height &amp; weight distribution; Adjusted front splitter &amp; rear wing to move overall center of pressure forward &amp; other minor aero adjustments; slightly softened default front roll bar; slightly increased brake torque</li>
<li>Stock Car 2020-22 (both models): Adjusted tire dimensions to 305/660 as per real Pirelli Cinturato model introduced during 2020 season</li>
<li>Super V8: Minor adjustments to front &amp; rear track width for improved stability; Slightly adjusted FFB parameters; reduced default steering lock</li>
<li>Metalmoro AJR: Adjusted diffuser center of pressure slightly foward</li>
<li>Group C: Minor adjustment to diffuser center of pressure and front splitter height sensitivity to both cars</li>
<li>F-USA (all gens): Minor adjustment to front wing height sensitivity &amp; venturi center of pressure</li>
<li>F-Classic (all gens): Minor adjustment to front wing height sensitivity</li>
<li>F-V10 Gen1: Minor diffuser &amp; front wing adjustments</li>
<li>F-V10 Gen2: Minor adjustment to diffuser center of pressure; Minor FFB adjustment (reduces grainy / high frequency noise)</li>
<li>F-Retro Gen3: Adjusted diffuser center of pressure; Decreased heating and increased cooling, slightly slower oil to water heat exchange for F-Retro G3 TE</li>
<li>F-Ultimate (both gens): Minor rear wing lift/drag effiency adjustment; Increased brake disc thickness &amp; reduced wear rate</li>
<li>F-Ultimate Gen2: Adjusted FFB max force, moved undertray center of pressure slightly rearwards</li>
<li>Corvette C3-R: Adjusted engine torque curve</li>
<li>Revised and added thermostatic engine cooling to Lotus 23 and Mini 65</li>
<li>F-Retro Gen1: Fixed tire linking to incorrect carcass model</li>
<li>Caterham: Minor adjustments to body aero (more drag, less propensity to lift); Reduced brake heating rate for all models; increased brake duct cooling for 620R</li>
<li>BMW M4: Minor aero &amp; engine adjustments for performance balancing (more to come); FFB Max force adjustment Adjusted brake torque; minor rear roll bar rate adjustment; reduced default steering lock</li>
<li>Porsche 911 GT1: Revised turbo model</li>
<li>Ginetta G55 (both models): Slightly decreased rear wing efficiency</li>
</ul>

AI
<ul>
<li>Fixed AI not repairing damage or changing tires when refuelling during Q/P sessions</li>
<li>Fixed AI programmed mistakes that weren´t triggered when they should in some cases and vice versa</li>
<li>Fixed some cases where AI would incorrectly estimate starting fuel and/or required fuel to add at pitstop</li>
<li>Added shared engine lifetime simulation for player and AI vehicles</li>
<li>AI performance calibration pass to all classes with revised physics</li>
<li>Revised AI personality parameters, adding more distinct characteristics for series with custom AI drivers</li>
<li>Adjusted AI overtaking parameters for all cars (less hesitation to overtake, less prone to aggressive twitches)</li>
<li>AI cars now start with 25% of fuel tank in practice sessions like the default player setup (rather than qualifying loads as before).</li>
<li>Further calibration to AI wet performance when on slicks</li>
<li>Added custom AI driver names to F-Vintage (both gens), F-Retro (all gens), F-Classic (all gens), M1 Procar, Group C, Group A, GT1, GTE, P1, P2, P3, P4 &amp; DPi classes</li>
<li>Adjusted AI performance for Bathurst, Brands Hatch, Hockenheim, Laguna Seca, Monza, Montreal, Adelaide (both versions), Kansai (all layouts), Nordschleife (both layouts) Silverstone 1991, Silverstone 2001, Spa (both versions)</li>
</ul>

AUDIO
<ul>
<li>Adjusted onboard sounds to not overload output compressor potentially leading to minor distortion</li>
<li>Revised wall reflections DSP &amp; improved low pass filter</li>
<li>Fixed inaccuracy with audio wall reflections distance calculation, now reflections are audible (WIP - most noticeable on surround sound systems)</li>
<li>Increased highpass cutoff frequency on audio reflections</li>
</ul>

VEHICLES
<ul>
<li>BMW E30 Group A, Mercedes 190E Evo2: Added dangling parts; Adjusted collision and damage models</li>
<li>Mclaren F1 GTR: Added Damage/Dangling parts; Fixed the wiper sound trigger; Revised collisions; Adjusted lights glows texture</li>
<li>Opala(all models): Added broken light textures; Adjusted light materials</li>
<li>Uno(both models): Added broken light textures; Adjusted light materials.</li>
<li>Sprintrace: Added damage models</li>
<li>Stock Car 2020-2022: Fixed damage on some parts and LODs</li>
<li>Caddilac DPi: Added 5 new liveries</li>
<li>F-Classic Gen1 &amp; Gen2: Revised all liveries</li>
<li>Mercedes E190: Fixed winscreen dirt buildup rate</li>
</ul>

Max Chilton has set a new hillclimb record at Goodwood - with SimRacing hardware manufacturer Fanatec on board of his McMurtry Spéirling.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a motorsports fan’s heaven on earth: Every year, impressive racing cars from the past as well as current machinery are not only on display, but also driven at speed, often even close to their limits. In 2022, Max Chilton set a new record for the hillclimb course in the electric McMurtry Spéirling fan car – with a little help from Fanatec SimRacing gear, as keen observers of the onboard shots will have noticed.
Setting an impressive time of 39.08 seconds to blast up the 1890-meter long hillclimb course, Chilton took the overall win of the shootout event. The onboard camera of the Spéirling revealed a familiar sight for many SimRacers: The small car’s steering wheel unmistakably featured the Advanced Paddle Module by Fanatec.
The module features four magnetic paddles as well as two analog clutch paddles. Now, in addition to being used in countless sim rigs around the world, it is also part of a world record. Fanatec is no stranger to its devices being used in racing cars, having designed the wheel of the new M4 GT3 in cooperation with BMW, the result being a wheel that can be used in the actual car and in the simulator. The same concept was applied for a Bentley GT3 wheel.
However, the APM was not designed specifically for use in racing cars. As a result, spotting the module on Chilton’s run came as a surprise to the Landshut-based manufacturer as well – as they expressed in a Tweet after the car’s first run before it broke the record. You can watch the Spéirling's record-breaking run in the full <a href="https://simracing.link/goodwood-yt-chilton" target="_self">YouTube stream of the Sunday shootout session</a>.

Goodwood Max Chilton Hillclimb Record Fanatec

Fanatec is Part of the New Goodwood Record

The IVRA GT Sprint Series in iRacing kicks off in Octorber - including a few changes and hardware prizes for the class winners.

IVRA announces first details of the GT Sprint Series: Two-hour GT3 races in iRacing form the framework of the series, which has found a cooperation partner in Heusinkveld - the Dutch hardware manufacturer provides three hardware prizes for the respective class winners. Additionally, an exciting feature requested by the community will also be on board.
While the IVRA GT Sprint Series field will consist exclusively of GT3 cars, the participants will be divided into three classes. For each of these classes, Heusinkveld will provide a pedal set: The winner of the PRO class will receive Ultimate+ set including baseplate, the two other class winners can look forward to a set of Sprint pedals each, also including baseplate.
"For us, this collaboration is one of the bigger ones. We are very happy that Heusinkveld provides us with the pedals to reward our driver field sufficiently for the upcoming season", IVRA organizer Pascal Radschun is pleased, who also confirms a feature requested by the community: "The Safety Car will now also be used in the GT Sprint Series. This can make even 2-hour races exciting again very quickly," says Radschun. Another new feature is that it is no longer necessary to change drivers for the new season, meaning individual entries are now also possible.
The series kicks off on October 30 with a round at the Nürburgring GP circuit, with the finale scheduled for Bathurst on May 7, 2023. The complete calendar can be found below.
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">October 30th, 2022 – Nürburgring GP</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">November 27th, 2022 – Imola</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">December 18th, 2022 – Daytona</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">January 8th, 2023 – Detroit Belle Isle</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">February 19th, 2023 – Suzuka</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">April 2nd, 2023 – Monza</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">April 16th, 2023 – Road America</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">May 7th, 2023 - Bathurst</li>
</ul>

IVRA GT Sprint Series

IVRA Announces Calendar, Prizes for GT Sprint Series

cowana CEO Michael Wamser and Head of SimRacing Danny Giusa give insight into the planning of the 2022 ADAC SimRacing Expo in podcast episodes.

Preparations for the 2022 ADAC SimRacing Expo are fully underway, and the event is already shaping up to be an incredible experience for SimRacers and motorsport enthusiasts alike from December 1st to 4th. To make things even more exciting, cowana CEO Michael Wamser and Head of SimRacing Danny Giusa are guests in brand-new podcast episodes. Of course, both of them share some interesting insight into the planning stages of the SimRacing Expo.
Together with host Curdt Blumenthal, Wamser recaps the past few years, the rising popularity of SimRacing and the first steps of cowana with the ADAC SimRacing Expo in the Beyond Simracing podcast. Of course, their view is not only focused on the past, but also what is coming up: Wamser explains what SimRacers can look forward to at the Expo’s new home at NürnbergMesse, which familiar faces are going to be there, and more.
The newest episode of Beyond Simracing can be found <a href="https://simracing.link/sre-beyondsr-pod-micha" target="_self">here</a> – it is a German podcast, however, so if you do not know the language, this one might not be for you.
Luckily, Giusa’s guest appearance on the Grid Finder Sim Sundays podcast is a great alternative – completely in English: Host Tom Stapley-Bunten and Giusa talk about his career in SimRacing and his roots in karting, his work as cowana’s Head of SimRacing and, of course, take a look at what to expect for the 2022 ADAC SimRacing Expo. He also reveals a very interesting bit of info regarding the event – make sure to tune in!
You can find the most recent episode of the Grid Finder Sim Sundays podcast <a href="https://simracing.link/sre-gridfinder-pod-danny" target="_self">here</a>.

SRE22 Podcasts Grid Finder Virtualracing.org

Expo Insight: Wamser and Giusa as Podcast Guests

The Digital Cup becomes the FIA Motorsport Games' Esports Competition - in October, more than 80 SimRacers are going to compete for their nations.

The FIA is looking for the best SimRacing nation in the world again in 2022: The FIA Motorsport Games are set to take place from October 26th to 30th – including esports as a discipline. Over 80 racers will compete for one of the 20 spots in the final at the Circuit Paul Ricard.
Last held in 2019 as the “Digital Cup”, the FIA Motorsport Games’ esports event is going to use Assetto Corsa Competizione as a platform this time, taking over from Gran Turismo Sport. It is not just the platform for the competition, however: The FIA and developer Kunos Simulazioni are going to cooperate closely for the event. FIA Esports Commission President Niroshan Pereira explains: “We are delighted to be able to work with Kunos Simulazioni and use their Assetto Corsa Competizione product at this occasion. It is one of the most popular esports titles in the industry.”
It is up to the competing countries to select a single driver to represent them in the competition. Every FIA National Sporting Authorities can do so, and their drivers will compete in a knockout format to form the final grid of 20 SimRacers who will battle for the title at the Mistral Hall at Circuit Paul Ricard, right next to the long straight of the same name at the track. Interestingly, Kunos reportedly will create a special version of the track for the event.
“We love racing and sports, and with Assetto Corsa Competizione, each player has the opportunity to prove that skills, focus, and dedication can make the same difference in esports like when racing on a real track”, says Kunos’ Executive Manager Marco Massarutto.
Who these drivers are going to be remains to be seen. In Germany’s case, it might be the winner of the DSRC – the DMSB SimRacing Championship, meaning it is organized by the official German Motorsport Association (Deutscher Motorsport Bund). The 2022 season of the championship is already underway, with Alexey Nesov, Nick Schulte-Wissermann, Constantin Tscharf, Dylan Scrivens, Niclas Laubisch and Jan Sentkowski forming the top six ahead of the final two rounds on June 28th and July 12th.

FIA Motorsport Games Assetto Corsa Competizione

October's FIA Motorsport Games Include Esports Competition

The FIA is looking for the best SimRacing nation in the world again in 2022: The FIA Motorsport Games are set to take place from October 26th to 30th – including esports as a discipline. Over 80 racers will compete for one of the 20 spots in the final at the Circuit Paul Ricard.
Last held in 2019 as the “Digital Cup”, the FIA Motorsport Games’ esports event is going to use Assetto Corsa Competizione as a platform this time, taking over from Gran Turismo Sport. It is not just the platform for the competition, however: The FIA and developer Kunos Simulazioni are going to cooperate closely for the event. FIA Esports Commission President Niroshan Pereira explains: “We are delighted to be able to work with Kunos Simulazioni and use their Assetto Corsa Competizione product at this occasion. It is one of the most popular esports titles in the industry.”
It is up to the competing countries to select a single driver to represent them in the competition. Every FIA National Sporting Authorities can do so, and their drivers will compete in a knockout format to form the final grid of 20 SimRacers who will battle for the title at the Mistral Hall at Circuit Paul Ricard, right next to the long straight of the same name at the track. Interestingly, Kunos reportedly will create a special version of the track for the event.
“We love racing and sports, and with Assetto Corsa Competizione, each player has the opportunity to prove that skills, focus, and dedication can make the same difference in esports like when racing on a real track”, says Kunos’ Executive Manager Marco Massarutto.
Who these drivers are going to be remains to be seen. In Germany’s case, it might be the winner of the DSRC – <a href="https://simracing.link/dsrc-home" target="_self">the DMSB SimRacing Championship</a>, meaning it is organized by the official German Motorsport Association (Deutscher Motorsport Bund). The 2022 season of the championship is already underway, with Alexey Nesov, Nick Schulte-Wissermann, Constantin Tscharf, Dylan Scrivens, Niclas Laubisch and Jan Sentkowski forming the top six ahead of the final two rounds on June 28th and July 12th.

The Professional Trophy as part of the ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022 is back - this time with Simracing.GP as a partnern. Here's how the competition works.

While the SimRacing Community Trophy is already underway, the Simracing.GP Professional Trophy is going to follow suit soon: The esports competition in Assetto Corsa Competizione that will see its final being held on-site at ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022 is going to feature an open qualifying alongside 40 invite-only pro teams – all for a prize pool of €10.000.
After using two qualifying races to lead to the final in 2021, the Professional Trophy’s format is going to change significantly in 2022: 40 of the best esports teams in the world are entered into the event via an invite, a further ten will be added after two open qualification rounds where the top five of each respective race make it to the championship races. Any teams that did not qualify for the championship in the first qualifying event is free to give it another shot in the second one. Teams consist of three drivers each.
The Simracing.GP platform forms the basis of this: The entire competition, including the qualifying rounds, is going to be organized via SGP, meaning it is going to be easier than ever to keep track of the events, points standings and more. All the info about the Simracing.GP Professional Trophy can also be found on <a href="https://simracing.link/sre22-discord" target="_self">the event’s official Discord server</a>.
After the qualifying rounds, four of races are scheduled to be held before ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022, with the on-site final being the fifth. The PRO and QUALIFIER (QUAL) classes are going to share the track at the first four races, and the QUAL class leaders will get the chance to represent Simracing.GP in the final in Nuremberg.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Dates</h2>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Qualifier Round – June 26th, 2022 – 17.00 UTC Server Launch – Circuit: Monza</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Qualifier Round – July 2nd, 2022 – 17 UTC Server Launch – Circuit: Donington</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Round 1 – July 23rd, 2022 - 14.00 UTC Server Launch – Circuit: Spa-Francorchamps</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Round 2 – August 20th, 2022 – 14.00 UTC Server Launch – Circuit: Bathurst</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Round 3 – September 17th,2022 – 14.00 UTC Server Launch – Circuit: Silverstone</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Round 4 – October 15th, 2022 – 14.00 UTC Server Launch – Circuit: Kyalami</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Round 5 – Final @ ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022 – December 3rd, 2022 – 17.00 UTC Server Launch – Circuit: Nürburgring</li>
</ul>
Due to ACC releasing a track-based DLC on June 30th, the scheduled tracks might still change. Should this happen, it will be communicated in time.
If your team cannot wait to get into the competition, you will not have to wait any longer: Registration for the first open qualifying round is now open – just head over to the <a href="https://simracing.link/sre-sgp-pro-trophy-hub" target="_self">competition hub on Simracing.GP</a> to sign up for your shot at becoming part of the event!

simracing.gp professional trophy

Invites & Open Quali: Here's How The Simracing.GP Professional Trophy 2022 Works

Lauf 1: 09.09.20 - Hockenheim National

Lauf 2: 23.09.20 - Loch Drummond Long Layout

Lauf 3: 07.10.20 - Anglesey Circuit International GP

Lauf 4: 23.10.20 - Atlanta Motorsport Park

Lauf 5: 04.11.20 - Portland Full Course

Lauf 6: 18.11.20 - Lime Rock Park West Bend Chicane

Lauf 7: 02.12.20 - Zwartkops Raceway

Lauf 8: 16.12.20 - Ahvenisto Race Circuit Park

Lauf 1 15.09.20 - NOLA C-Course

Lauf 2 29.09.20 - Watkins Glen Boot - No Chicane

Lauf 3 13.10.2020 - Road Atlanta

Lauf 4 27.10.2020 - Mosport

Lauf 5 10.11.2020 - Portland Full Circuit

Lauf 6 24.11.2020 - Lime Rock Park - Uphill Chicane

Lauf 7 08.12.2020 - Mid Ohio - No Chicane

Lauf 8 22.12.2020 - Bathurst Mount Panorama

Lauf 1 28.02.2020 - Sebring International Raceway

Lauf 2 27.03.2020 - Interlagos

Lauf 3 08.05.2020 - Le Mans

Lauf 4 19.06.2020 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 5 11.09.2020 - Mosport

Lauf 6 23.10.2020 - Suzuka

Lauf 7 04.12.2020 - TBA

Lauf 1 06.09.2020 - Red Bull Ring

Lauf 2 20.08.2020 - Istanbul Park

Lauf 3 04.10.2020 - Lausitzring

Lauf 4 18.10.2020 - Norisring

Lauf 5 01.11.2020 - Zandvoort

Lauf 6 15.11.2020 - Hockenheimring

Lauf 7 29.11.2020 - Misano

Lauf 8 13.12.2020 - Interlagos

Lauf 1: 14.08.20 - Red Bull Ring

Lauf 2: 30.08.20 - Spa-Francorchamps

Lauf 3: 13.09.20 - Silverstone 

Lauf 4: 27.09.20 - Baku

Lauf 5: 11.10.20 - Istanbul

Lauf 6: 25.10.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 7: 08.11.20 - Budapest

Lauf 8: 22.11.20 - Fuji

Lauf 9: 06.12.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 10: 20.12.20 - Sao Paulo

Lauf 1: 21.11.20 - Sebering 12h Layout

Lauf 1: 09.09.20 - Nürburgring GP

Lauf 2: 23.09.20 - Shanghai GP

Lauf 3: 07.10.20 - Dubai Autodrome GP

Lauf 4: 21.10.20 - Spa-Francorchamps GP

Lauf 5: 04.11.20 - Road America GP

Lauf 6: 18.11.20 - Suzuka GP

Lauf 7: 02.12.20 - Paul Ricard 1C-V2

Lauf 8: 16.12.20 - Zandvoort GP

Lauf 1: 26.01.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 2: 23.02.20 - Silverstone

Lauf 3: 22.03.20 - Bathurst

Lauf 4: 19.04.20 - Imola

Lauf 5: 17.05.20 - Zolder

Lauf 6: 14.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 7: 06.09.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 04.10.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 01.11.20 - Monza

Lauf 10: 29.11.20 - Road America

Lauf 1: 03.02.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 2: 02.03.20 - Silverstone

Lauf 3: 30.03.20 - Bathurst

Lauf 4: 27.04.20 - Imola

Lauf 5: 25.05.20 - Zolder

Lauf 6: 22.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 7: 14.09.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 12.10.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 09.11.20 - Monza

Lauf 10: 07.12.20 - Road America

Lauf 1: 16.03.20 - Zolder

Lauf 2: 13.04.20 - Spa-Francochamps

Lauf 3: 11.05.20 - Brands Hatch

Lauf 4: 31.08.20 - Laguna Seca

Lauf 5: 28.09.20 - Mount Panorama

Lauf 6: 26.10.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 7: 23.11.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 8: 21.12.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 1: 11.02.20 - Imola

Lauf 2: 10.03.20 - Road Atlanta

Lauf 3: 07.04.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 4: 05.05.20 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 5: 02.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 6: 22.09.20 - Laguna Seca

Lauf 7: 20.10.20 - Mugello

Lauf 8: 17.11.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 15.12.20 - Brands Hatch

Lauf 1: 10.09.20 - Road America

Lauf 2: 24.09.20 - Mosport

Lauf 3: 08.10.20 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 4: 22.10.20 - Mugello

Lauf 5: 05.11.20 - Hungaroring

Lauf 6: 19.11.20 - Estoril

Lauf 7: 03.12.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 17.12.20 - Imola

Lauf 1: 25.09.20 - Deutschland

Lauf 2: 09.10.20 - Britische Inseln

Lauf 3: 23.10.20 - Südeuropa

Lauf 4: 06.11.20 - Westeuropa

Lauf 5: 20.11.20 - Nord-/Südamerika

The American Track Pack adds three new DLC circuits to Assetto Corsa Competizione. SRU shows you what to expect from the new locations.

ACC DLC is Here: Here's What to Look Forward to in the American Track Pack

The long-awaited DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione is here: With the American Track Pack, Kunos Simulazioni adds three new locations to its GT simulation as Watkins Glen, Indianapolis and the Circuit of the Americas join the lineup. A hotfix delivers a few small adjustments to go along with the release of the new circuits.
Three brand-new tracks for ACC fans to race at – and all three of them have been the home of the United States Grand Prix at some point: From 1961 to 1980, Watkins Glen hosted Formula 1 on a fall date that quickly became tradition. The road course of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – famous for the legendary Indy 500 hosted on its 2,5-mile super speedway oval configuration – saw F1 compete from 2000 to 2007, and COTA has been playing host to the World Championship since 2012, with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID pandemic.
Today, all three circuits are part of the GT World Challenge America and raise the number of US tracks in ACC to four, as Laguna Seca had been introduced in the Intercontinental GT Pack in early 2020. Just like previous DLCs, the circuits have been brought to virtual life in an impressive way and with the usual Kunos quality. SimRacing Unlimited introduces you to the new locations.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Watkins Glen</h2>

<img src="/api/static/a05c961927217304b7b23f26521ced04.png" alt="Assetto Corsa Competizione American Track Pack Watkins Glen @Kunos Simulazioni" style="height: undefined;width: undefined"/>
Set in upstate New York, “the Glen” is a classic track that flows very well within the landscape, including exciting elevation changes. There are barely any slow corners at the track, even for GT cars – most of them are mid-speed turns that require drivers to keep up their momentum and perfect their lines through them in order to achieve good lap times and speeds on the following straights.
Key turns include the Inner Loop, a fast double chicane at the end of the long straight as drivers finish the first sector, where they need to take just enough of the curbs to keep up their speed but not get taken out by their bumps, and the final turn – it is quick, but be careful not to run slightly wide and tap the wall one exit. Not extending the first turn to avoid a track limit penalty is very important as well.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Indianapolis</h2>

<img src="/api/static/1b9a7cb31001d53bd5cd3418a0498e98.png" alt="Assetto Corsa Competizione American Track Pack Indianapolis @Kunos Simulazioni" style="height: undefined;width: undefined"/>
Using the start/finish straight of the famous oval in reverse direction as well as parts of the first oval turn, most of the track is set in the spacious infield of the facility. As a result, elevation changes are minimal, and space for wheel-to-wheel battles is plentiful.
Compared to its F1 days, the road course has been changed, with a series of corners bypassing most of the banked oval turn, as well as the two former hairpin turns before re-entering the oval part of the track having been reworked to be less tight. GT cars do not use the same layout as the IndyCar series that also races on the road course, omitting the fast chicane after turn 4 in favor of using the loop that F1 used at the time as well.
Finding your braking points can be tough at Indy as most of the time, the distance boards are the only brake markers available – be careful though, as they are not using meters, but rather feet as a unit of measurement to let you know how far the turn is away. This may take some time to adjust if you are used to the boards using the metric system.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Circuit of the Americas</h2>

<img src="/api/static/4e1c647926d1405656fffe2057788430.png" alt="Assetto Corsa Competizione American Track Pack COTA @Kunos Simulazioni" style="height: undefined;width: undefined"/>
Often shortened to COTA, this state-of-the-art circuit has been opened in 2012 and was designed to be the new home of the F1 United States Grand Prix. This means its facilities are very modern, and unlike Watkins Glen, most of the run-off is tarmac, so be aware of staying within track limits.
The track has enormous elevation changes, especially noticeable at turn one with its braking zone situated on a steep hill – in a bit of a play on words, the turn has been named after 1961 F1 World Champion Phil Hill. From there, drivers hurtle back down the hill to enter the trick and very technical esses section, which is followed by long straights, tight turns with tricky apexes and a semi-replica of Istanbul Park’s famous turn 8.
Should you race here at night, be prepared for a great lighting atmosphere, including laser shows filling the night sky and a fully-lit trademark tower.
The American Track Pack DLC is out now and can be purchased on <a href="The long-awaited DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione is here: With the American Track Pack, Kunos Simulazioni adds three new locations to its GT simulation as Watkins Glen, Indianapolis and the Circuit of the Americas join the lineup. A hotfix delivers a few small adjustments to go along with the release of the new circuits. Three brand-new tracks for ACC fans to race at – and all three of them have been the home of the United States Grand Prix at some point: From 1961 to 1980, Watkins Glen hosted Formula 1 on a fall date that quickly became tradition. The road course of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – famous for the legendary Indy 500 hosted on its 2,5-mile super speedway oval configuration – saw F1 compete from 2000 to 2007, and COTA has been playing host to the World Championship since 2012, with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. Today, all three circuits are part of the GT World Challenge America and raise the number of US tracks in ACC to four, as Laguna Seca had been introduced in the Intercontinental GT Pack in early 2020. SimRacing Unlimited introduces you to the new locations. Watkins Glen Set in upstate New York, “the Glen” is a classic track that flows very well within the landscape, including exciting elevation changes. There are barely any slow corners at the track, even for GT cars – most of them are mid-speed turns that require drivers to keep up their momentum and perfect their lines through them in order to achieve good lap times and speeds on the following straights. Key turns include the Inner Loop, a fast double chicane at the end of the long straight as drivers finish the first sector, where they need to take just enough of the curbs to keep up their speed but not get taken out by their bumps, and the final turn – it is quick, but be careful not to run slightly wide and tap the wall one exit. Not extending the first turn to avoid a track limit penalty is very important as well. Indianapolis Using the start/finish straight of the famous oval in reverse direction as well as parts of the first oval turn, most of the track is set in the spacious infield of the facility. As a result, elevation changes are minimal, and space for wheel-to-wheel battles is plentiful. Compared to its F1 days, the road course has been changed, with a series of corners bypassing most of the banked oval turn, as well as the two former hairpin turns before re-entering the oval part of the track having been reworked to be less tight. GT cars do not use the same layout as the IndyCar series that also races on the road course, omitting the fast chicane after turn 4 in favor of using the loop that F1 used at the time as well. Finding your braking points can be tough at Indy as most of the time, the distance boards are the only brake markers available – be careful though, as they are not using meters, but rather feet as a unit of measurement to let you know how far the turn is away. This may take some time to adjust if you are used to the boards using the metric system. Circuit of the Americas Often shortened to COTA, this state-of-the-art circuit has been opened in 2012 and was designed to be the new home of the F1 United States Grand Prix. This means its facilities are very modern, and unlike Watkins Glen, most of the run-off is tarmac, so be aware of staying within track limits. The track has enormous elevation changes, especially noticeable at turn one with its braking zone situated on a steep hill – in a bit of a play on words, the turn has been named after 1961 F1 World Champion Phil Hill. From there, drivers hurtle back down the hill to enter the trick and very technical esses section, which is followed by long straights, tight turns with tricky apexes and a semi-replica of Istanbul Park’s famous turn 8. Should you race here at night, be prepared for a great lighting atmosphere, including laser shows filling the night sky and a fully-lit trademark tower. The American Track Pack DLC is out now and can be purchased on Steam." target="_self">Steam</a> for €17.99.

ACC American Track Pack Watkins Glen

The long-awaited DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione is here: With the American Track Pack, Kunos Simulazioni adds three new locations to its GT simulation as Watkins Glen, Indianapolis and the Circuit of the Americas join the lineup. A hotfix delivers a few small adjustments to go along with the release of the new circuits.
Three brand-new tracks for ACC fans to race at – and all three of them have been the home of the United States Grand Prix at some point: From 1961 to 1980, Watkins Glen hosted Formula 1 on a fall date that quickly became tradition. The road course of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – famous for the legendary Indy 500 hosted on its 2,5-mile super speedway oval configuration – saw F1 compete from 2000 to 2007, and COTA has been playing host to the World Championship since 2012, with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID pandemic.
Today, all three circuits are part of the GT World Challenge America and raise the number of US tracks in ACC to four, as Laguna Seca had been introduced in the Intercontinental GT Pack in early 2020. Just like previous DLCs, the circuits have been brought to virtual life in an impressive way and with the usual Kunos quality. SimRacing Unlimited introduces you to the new locations.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Watkins Glen</h2>

<img src="/api/static/a05c961927217304b7b23f26521ced04.png" alt="Assetto Corsa Competizione American Track Pack Watkins Glen @Kunos Simulazioni" style="height: ;width: "/>
Set in upstate New York, “the Glen” is a classic track that flows very well within the landscape, including exciting elevation changes. There are barely any slow corners at the track, even for GT cars – most of them are mid-speed turns that require drivers to keep up their momentum and perfect their lines through them in order to achieve good lap times and speeds on the following straights.
Key turns include the Inner Loop, a fast double chicane at the end of the long straight as drivers finish the first sector, where they need to take just enough of the curbs to keep up their speed but not get taken out by their bumps, and the final turn – it is quick, but be careful not to run slightly wide and tap the wall one exit. Not extending the first turn to avoid a track limit penalty is very important as well.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Indianapolis</h2>

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Using the start/finish straight of the famous oval in reverse direction as well as parts of the first oval turn, most of the track is set in the spacious infield of the facility. As a result, elevation changes are minimal, and space for wheel-to-wheel battles is plentiful.
Compared to its F1 days, the road course has been changed, with a series of corners bypassing most of the banked oval turn, as well as the two former hairpin turns before re-entering the oval part of the track having been reworked to be less tight. GT cars do not use the same layout as the IndyCar series that also races on the road course, omitting the fast chicane after turn 4 in favor of using the loop that F1 used at the time as well.
Finding your braking points can be tough at Indy as most of the time, the distance boards are the only brake markers available – be careful though, as they are not using meters, but rather feet as a unit of measurement to let you know how far the turn is away. This may take some time to adjust if you are used to the boards using the metric system.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Circuit of the Americas</h2>

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Often shortened to COTA, this state-of-the-art circuit has been opened in 2012 and was designed to be the new home of the F1 United States Grand Prix. This means its facilities are very modern, and unlike Watkins Glen, most of the run-off is tarmac, so be aware of staying within track limits.
The track has enormous elevation changes, especially noticeable at turn one with its braking zone situated on a steep hill – in a bit of a play on words, the turn has been named after 1961 F1 World Champion Phil Hill. From there, drivers hurtle back down the hill to enter the trick and very technical esses section, which is followed by long straights, tight turns with tricky apexes and a semi-replica of Istanbul Park’s famous turn 8.
Should you race here at night, be prepared for a great lighting atmosphere, including laser shows filling the night sky and a fully-lit trademark tower.
The American Track Pack DLC is out now and can be purchased on <a href="The long-awaited DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione is here: With the American Track Pack, Kunos Simulazioni adds three new locations to its GT simulation as Watkins Glen, Indianapolis and the Circuit of the Americas join the lineup. A hotfix delivers a few small adjustments to go along with the release of the new circuits. Three brand-new tracks for ACC fans to race at – and all three of them have been the home of the United States Grand Prix at some point: From 1961 to 1980, Watkins Glen hosted Formula 1 on a fall date that quickly became tradition. The road course of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – famous for the legendary Indy 500 hosted on its 2,5-mile super speedway oval configuration – saw F1 compete from 2000 to 2007, and COTA has been playing host to the World Championship since 2012, with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. Today, all three circuits are part of the GT World Challenge America and raise the number of US tracks in ACC to four, as Laguna Seca had been introduced in the Intercontinental GT Pack in early 2020. SimRacing Unlimited introduces you to the new locations. Watkins Glen Set in upstate New York, “the Glen” is a classic track that flows very well within the landscape, including exciting elevation changes. There are barely any slow corners at the track, even for GT cars – most of them are mid-speed turns that require drivers to keep up their momentum and perfect their lines through them in order to achieve good lap times and speeds on the following straights. Key turns include the Inner Loop, a fast double chicane at the end of the long straight as drivers finish the first sector, where they need to take just enough of the curbs to keep up their speed but not get taken out by their bumps, and the final turn – it is quick, but be careful not to run slightly wide and tap the wall one exit. Not extending the first turn to avoid a track limit penalty is very important as well. Indianapolis Using the start/finish straight of the famous oval in reverse direction as well as parts of the first oval turn, most of the track is set in the spacious infield of the facility. As a result, elevation changes are minimal, and space for wheel-to-wheel battles is plentiful. Compared to its F1 days, the road course has been changed, with a series of corners bypassing most of the banked oval turn, as well as the two former hairpin turns before re-entering the oval part of the track having been reworked to be less tight. GT cars do not use the same layout as the IndyCar series that also races on the road course, omitting the fast chicane after turn 4 in favor of using the loop that F1 used at the time as well. Finding your braking points can be tough at Indy as most of the time, the distance boards are the only brake markers available – be careful though, as they are not using meters, but rather feet as a unit of measurement to let you know how far the turn is away. This may take some time to adjust if you are used to the boards using the metric system. Circuit of the Americas Often shortened to COTA, this state-of-the-art circuit has been opened in 2012 and was designed to be the new home of the F1 United States Grand Prix. This means its facilities are very modern, and unlike Watkins Glen, most of the run-off is tarmac, so be aware of staying within track limits. The track has enormous elevation changes, especially noticeable at turn one with its braking zone situated on a steep hill – in a bit of a play on words, the turn has been named after 1961 F1 World Champion Phil Hill. From there, drivers hurtle back down the hill to enter the trick and very technical esses section, which is followed by long straights, tight turns with tricky apexes and a semi-replica of Istanbul Park’s famous turn 8. Should you race here at night, be prepared for a great lighting atmosphere, including laser shows filling the night sky and a fully-lit trademark tower. The American Track Pack DLC is out now and can be purchased on Steam." target="_self">Steam</a> for €17.99.

ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022 introduces its event partner: The RETRO CLASSICS is far more than a vintage car fair.

In 2022, an all-new ADAC SimRacing Expo is going to excite SimRacers from all over the world – but it is not going to do this alone: In the RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA, the event has a brand-new partner whose fair is going to take place at the same time as the Expo. What can you expect at NürnbergMesse from December 1st to 4th? Meet our partner RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA!
At first glance, it would be easy to say that RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA is a big classic car fair – but that is just one part of the philosophy of the event: Self-described as a fair for “Fahrkultur”, meaning driving culture, their portfolio includes apparel, culinary elements, model cars, and much more. SimRacing first became a part of this for the first time in December 2021, when the ADAC SimRacing Expo showed RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA visitors what racing in a simulator is all about at a special event space in Nuremberg.
This year, both events are going to take place alongside each other, creating the unique opportunity for both to bring the respective other to the attention of their visitors. Car enthusiasts might catch the SimRacing bug, as many did at the 2021 RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA or at RETRO CLASSICS Stuttgart in 2022, where the ADAC SimRacing Expo was present with a preview space again. SimRacers may find themselves excited by the classic cars, models and other elements of RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA, which they otherwise might not have seen in person.
“I think it is an incredible addition to our motto of driving culture”, RETRO CLASSICS founder Karl Ulrich Herrmann said at the 2021 event. “SimRacing is making its way through the entire scene, no matter if it is 60-year-olds, 40-year-olds, old timer enthusiasts, people with connections to real racing – it is a part of it.”
This opens the door for a unique experience when both events take place from December 1st to 4th at Nürnberg Messe – not even two kilometers from the classic Norisring street circuit.

SRE22 RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA Partner

Our Partner Event: RETRO CLASSICS BAVARIA

F1 22 brings a new era to the seires - and not just because of the new technical regulations of the real cars, but in the form of EA Sports as well.

The new Formula 1 season has seen a revolution in technical regulations: Compared to the 2021 cars, the current crop of single seaters look and handle a lot different – and in the official F1 game, things are very different as well: For the first time since acquiring Codemasters, the new title has been fully created with EA being involved. The result is F1 22. Spoiler alert: Porpoising not included.
Changes on and off the track – the new F1 game is sure to look and feel different compared to its predecessors. The sleeker cars use ground effect aerodynamics and are more lively than the generation before them, meaning they can be quite a handful to drive. Yet, they are still high-tech machines – ERS and DRS are still on board, just like in the real cars.
Returning SimRacers will find more familiar elements, however: The menu is structured similarly compared to last year’s edition, and somewhat annoyingly, still does not support mouse controls – figuring out which button does what on a wheel can be a chore, but should be easy enough to remember once it has been figured out.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Game Modes</h2>
Meanwhile, the much-acclaimed Braking Point story mode of F1 2021 is gone. Instead, a new mode called F1 Life makes its debut: In a virtual home, SimRacers can show off accolades they have won, change the appearance of their custom driver both for race and casual wear, and decide which supercar they want parked on their living room tiles.
The addition of road-going supercars had been communicated well in advance, but they are not just expensive ornaments: In the game’s career mode, the player comes across Pirelli Hot Lap events from time to time. For these, they can choose two options: an average speed zone, in which they have to achieve a certain average speed on a part of the track, and drift mode, where they score points for drifting their expensive machinery. To get access to the cars, the player needs to unlock them with supercar tokens, which are granted for achievements like driving a certain total distance in the game. The supercars are drivable outside of career mode as well.

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Speaking of career mode: Not much has changed relative to F1 2021 there. It is still THE way to experience your very own F1 career just the way you like it: Full or shortened calendars, owner-driver mode, handling R&amp;D yourself or focusing purely on the driving side of things – all of this is possible. There are new starting points, however: At the beginning of their career, SimRacers get to choose whether they want to start as a newcomer, challenger or front runner. The established single and multiplayer modes are back, save for the already mentioned absence of Braking Point.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">New Additions</h2>
Of course, not adding any new content would be a step back. Obviously, the 2022 F1 cars are in the game, with the current season’s F2 cars scheduled to follow suit at some point. In the Miami Grand Prix, the calendar sees an all-new track added, and the schedules carried out at Catalunya, Yas Marina and Melbourne before the season are reflected in F1 22 as well.
Following their introduction in the 2021 season, sprint races are now a part of the game as well, making weekend formats accurately reflect the real-life season. Another interesting feature that can change the pace of the races is the Broadcast style of presentation for formation laps, pit stops and safety car periods. If switched on, players will not have to drive themselves but get a break in the action by being able to watch the respective phases of the race as if it was on TV. The mode can be activated separately for each phase.
A neat new feature for single player races is the adaptive AI: Instead of fiddling with the difficulty slider to find the perfect level of competition, this setting makes it possible for the opposition to adjust their performance according to the players’, which should be a big help for beginners.
One of the most-requested features over the last few years is Virtual Reality integration. With F1 22, the wait is over: The title officially features compatibility for the first time in series history. At launch, the Valve Index, Oculus Quest 2 + Link Cable, Oculus Rift S, HTC Vive and HTC Vive Cosmos are supported.
On the audio side of things, a new EDM-based soundtrack freshens things up in the menus and the background of some scenarios like the drivers’ workstation during race weekends. Additionally, commentary has been re-recorded and commentary teams expanded, giving players an opportunity for more variety.
Ambient audio has been made more immersive as well – as an example, it is possible to hear music from fans’ campgrounds on certain parts of some tracks, like the Tosa corner at Imola. This makes the track feel very much alive and creates a great atmosphere.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Graphics</h2>
F1 22 once again looks fantastic, and while F1 2021 was already a looker, its successor takes another step in the right direction. Even without the likes of ray tracing, the game delivers pretty graphics, adding to the immersion – be it during the day or in night races.

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Performance-wise, the game is well-optimized, and systems that are not fitted with the latest and greatest in hardware can deliver a smooth experience as well with some adjustments to the graphics – all without making F1 22 look terrible.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Driving Physics</h2>
At the core of the experience are, of course, the driving physics. Considering the changes to the real-life cars, differences in handling are to be expected in F1 22 as well. The cars do handle differently, are more lively than their predecessors and tend to have a more nervous rear end which can sometimes step out seemingly out of nowhere. It is imperative to be careful with the throttle pedal as well, as the cars will display some serious wheelspin, especially in the lower gears, when traction control has been switched off.
The force feedback does a good job of communicating what the cars are doing most of the time, although spins are sometimes hard to impossible to feel coming and thus cannot be avoided. In general, there seems to be a slight lack of road detail even on bumpier tracks like Melbourne. The tracks feel mostly super smooth, which may be true for a lot of the modern tracks on the F1 calendar, but not for all of them. It is possible that this is a result of the F1 series still not using laser-scanned circuits.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">First Impressions &amp; Verdict</h2>
The F1 game series has a tough task to fulfill: One one hand, it needs to be fun and accessible to more casual F1 fans and gamers, on the other, it wants to grab the attention of SimRacers as well. With the enormous possibilities of adjusting settings to the players’ liking, this is a balance act that F1 22, like its predecessors, manages well.
Without any driving aids, the game is quite a challenge, especially in cars that are at home at the back of the grid. To extract maximum performance from them, practice is absolutely necessary. This is helped very much by the already well-known practice programmes, which motivate and push the player to improve and complete the objectives.
The AI is very racy in F1 22 as well, but still prone to errant behavior from time to time, especially when following them closely. Approaching situations like these with enough caution not to rear-end them when they suddenly feel the need to brake way harder than they should go a long way, however. On the flip side, side-by-side battles that stretch for entire sectors are just as possible to pull off with the computer-controlled competition, leading to a sense of accomplishment once an overtake is actually completed.
F1 22 can be what you want it to be, whether you are a racing game beginner or an experienced SimRacer. With the new era of F1 kicking off, the game follows suit and lays the foundation for a possible much more individualized career mode in the future in F1 life. The addition of supercars might be a hint at expanding the franchise in the direction of the GRID series as well.
With VR now implemented, many SimRacers that have missed the feature before might be swayed to giving the series a proper chance now. But even on a monitor-only setup, F1 22 is as close as you can get to feeling like actually being at an F1 race weekend as a driver. The immersion department certainly is the strong suit of the series – but do not let yourself be fooled into thinking that F1 22 is a casual game that any SimRacer with years of experience will be able to dominate in without a problem – it is more of a challenge than it may seem at first.

F1 22 Release Baku

A New Era: F1 22 Reviewed

The 2022 ADAC SimRacing Expo introduces the first of their premium partners in Digital-Motorsports.com. Find out what the company is all about.

At the 2022 ADAC SimRacing Expo, the world of SimRacing comes together. Such big event attracts big names and needs big support, which is not possible without the right partners on your side. We invite you to meet our premium partners for the event at NürnbergMesse from December 1st to 4th – our first spotlight shines on Digital-Motorsports.com.
No stranger to the ADAC SimRacing Expo, the Irish company has been part of 2021’s event already and turned heads with the announcement of becoming part of ESE Entertainment, a global gaming and technology company. At its core, Digital-Motorsports.com is “the world’s leading <a href="https://simracing.link/digital-motorsports" target="_self">one-stop SimRacing store</a>”, as Rob King, co-founder of the company, explains.
Their store covers all levels of SimRacing equipment and distributes gear of manufacturers such as Logitech, Fanatec, Sim Lab, Thrustmaster, Cube Controls, Simucube, and more while offering worldwide shipping. “We specialize in building bespoke simulator solutions to meet client’s individual needs”, says King. “Our simulators are built and developed in-house by our team of Motorsport professionals who have decades of experience in simulation, esports and real-world racing.”
It should come as no surprise that Digital-Motorsports.com plans to show different simulator solutions for various levels of SimRacers at ADAC SimRacing Expo. King’s outlook on the event: “Digital-Motorsports.com will showcase the depth of our product range through multiple turn-key simulator setups. We will exhibit our SimRacing roadmap, a progression of simulators starting with products suitable for beginners, which are designed to reduce the barriers to entry, right through to tier 1 full-motion simulators for professional use.” As a result, the Digital-Motorsports.com booth should pique the interest of SimRacing professionals and beginners alike.
It is not all in the hardware side of things, however: The company is also part of the competition lineup with the Digital-Motorsports World Cup, which will see its grand final being held on-site at the 2022 ADAC SimRacing Expo. King is already looking forward to the competition’s decider: “We are extremely excited to have this key event and the best SimRacers in the world competing at the biggest and best SimRacing expo in the world.”

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Meet Our Premium Partners: Digital-Motorsport.com

If Reiza Studios keeps up the pace of improvements for Automobilista 2, the sim might be part of the discussion of which one is best rather soon.

Which sim is the best is a popular point of discussion in SimRacers. Everyone has their own preferences and favorites, and usually the likes of iRacing, RaceRoom or Assetto Corsa Competizione are part of the debate. Automobilista 2, however, is rarely mentioned in these exchanges. With the way developer Reiza Studios is improving the sim, it might only be a matter of time until that changes, though.
AMS2 has seen a remarkable transformation ever since its release: Big updates are a regular part of Reiza’s schedule, which include both content and physics changes. Using the Madness Engine that also powered the first two instalments of the Project Cars series, it had to deal with many of the same issues these titles had as well when it was released. Since Project Cars had been a very controversial series – some swore by it, others could not find many redeeming qualities – AMS2 was met with skepticism.
For many, this still prevails. On the other hand, more and more SimRacers are starting to warm up to the sim. And this may even increase moving forward: With their two most recent updates, Reiza have introduced an improved tire model to a range of cars. While not yet available to all vehicles in the game, it looks like it is the Brazilians’ aim to achieve just that eventually. At the time of writing, the following cars and classes feature the improved model:
<ul>
<li>Formula Ultimate Gen 1 &amp; 2</li>
<li>GTE</li>
<li>GT3</li>
<li>GT4</li>
<li>Porsche Cup 3.8L &amp; 4.0L</li>
<li>DPi</li>
<li>Stock Car Pro (2019-2022)</li>
<li>SuperV8</li>
<li>GT1</li>
<li>P1</li>
<li>Ultima GTR Race</li>
<li>Copa Montana</li>
<li>Ginetta G55 GT4 Supercup</li>
<li>Sigma P1</li>
<li>F-Classic (all gens)</li>
<li>F-V12</li>
<li>F-V10 (both gens)</li>
<li>F-Reiza</li>
<li>Group C</li>
<li>GT5</li>
<li>G40 Cup</li>
<li>F-USA (all gens)</li>
</ul>

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The tire model irons out physics flaws and makes the cars handle much closer to how one would expect them to feel, the GT3 class being one of the most notable examples: While the vehicles had been weirdly bouncy in previous versions, feeling completely different to cars of the same class in other sims, they are much closer to them after receiving the new tire model. Cars that have felt good before already, such as the GTE and DPi classes, also benefit from this.
With the constant stream of improvements from Reiza, it should theoretically be just a matter of time until more SimRacers catch on, especially since the sim <a href="https://simracing.link/sru-sgp-ams2" target="_self">has recently been introduced to the simracing.gp platform</a> as well. This makes it possible to host events with all sorts of different content, be it historic or current, without having to download mods and the potential issues attached to this. This might breathe some life into the multiplayer side of things in the sim – an element that has not seen too much use compared to other sims just yet. If Reiza keep churning out quality updates like they have been doing, AMS2 could very well insert itself into the conversation about top sims sooner rather than later.

AMS2 IMSA Road America

Automobilista 2: It's Just a Matter of Time

It is not used often anymore, but knowing how to race with an h-pattern shifter can be valuable to any SimRacer.

Many roads lead to the goal: SimRacing offers the possibility to try out and learn different driving techniques to become fast. One of the most difficult of these techniques is driving with a completely manual transmission – likely in part because this is no longer used in modern race cars. Still, learning to drive with three pedals can be worthwhile - for example, for the Community Trophy on the Road 2 SimRacing Expo 2022.
Sequential gearshifts have become an integral part of motorsport: almost all modern racing series use paddle shifters on the steering wheel, with a few outliers such as the Australian Supercars series still relying on a gearshift, but this also operates a sequential gearbox. At most, historical series still drive completely manually, and this is also reflected in SimRacing.
Many pedals are now offered as sets of two, the clutch is often only an option – accordingly, many rigs only have two pedals. This makes sense especially in the Esports sector, where modern cars, especially GT3 cars, are usually driven. The clutch is only needed for launching, and there are analog clutch paddles on the steering wheel as an alternative.
If you consider the shifting process with clutch and manual transmission, it quickly becomes clear why it has been replaced by shift paddles. The driver no longer has to take his hands off the steering wheel and is effectively unable to mis-shift because the electronics prevent the engine from overrevving. So the classic H-shift is essentially only relevant to enthusiasts of historic content. But how exactly does it work? SimRacing Unlimited explains it to you.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Upshifts</h2>
Upshifting with manual transmission is the relatively easier part of driving with H-shift. It works like in normal road traffic:
<ul>
<li>RPM reach the shift point</li>
<li>the driver takes their foot off the accelerator and presses the clutch at the same time</li>
<li>in the meantime, the next gear is engaged with the shift lever</li>
<li>the clutch is released, the driver steps on the gas again</li>
</ul>
The process should be as fast as possible in order to minimize the interruption in propulsion.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Downshifts</h2>
This is where it gets tricky: Downshifting at racing speed works differently than in road traffic and also differs from sequential downshifting. All three pedals now need to be operated with just two feet. Here's what happens during downshifting:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>the driver brakes (with their right foot) and lets the revs fall into the right range - not low enough that the rear wheels want to spin slower and the car becomes unstable, but not high enough that the engine overrevs when downshifting</li>
<li>to change gears, they now press the clutch while the right foot continues to brake, but at the same time their heel briefly pushes the throttle to adjust the revs so that the transition to the lower gear happens more smoothly. You do not have to select the gear before the one you are in but can skip gears as well</li>
</ul>
This process requires a lot of coordination of movements, which is difficult to achieve, especially at the beginning of the learning process. Therefore, it is recommended to drive a slower vehicle which has a longer braking phase, so you have enough time to think about the movements. The shorter the time needed for downshifting, for example in a Formula 1 car of the early 1990s, the more the sequence should be second nature. To get a sense for the correct RPM, watching a video of the respective car being raced can help so you can eventually shift by ear.
The first round of the SimRacing Community Trophy, the finals of which will be held at the ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022, was contested in DTM cars from the 1992 season that use a manual transmission - those who also shift manually in such cars can potentially go faster. And if the Esports scene should also spread into the historical field, it will also be an advantage to master the technology.

Capri DRM Cockpit Assetto Corsa

How To: H-Shifters in SimRacing

When the concentration level is so hight you do everything automatically, you are on another level - in real motorsport as well as in SimRacing.

„If you no longer go for a gap that exists…” – this quote from three-time Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna is arguably one of the most well-known among SimRacers. No matter if it is interpreted as serious our as an excuse for crashing into title rival Alain Prost at Suzuka in 1990 – this and many other statements by the Brazilian legend are still quoted frequently to this day. A less-remembered quote of his references his incredible pace at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1988 and how he was in the zone of driving subconsciously – which plays a role in SimRacing as well.
Let’s take a look at the past: The 1988 season was still young as the F1 circus made its stop at Monte Carlo. Senna and Prost had won both of the first two at Jacarepagua and Imola in the McLaren MP4/4, had been far ahead of the competition early on already. In Monaco, Senna posted a near-unbelievable qualifying lap that was a whopping 1,427 seconds faster than teammate Prost’s. In the race, the Brazilian stormed away from the field as well and built a 50-second lead at one point – until he put the car into the barriers at Portier. Senna retired, Prost went on to win the race.
A lapse in concentration had ended Senna’s race. Before his crash, he was so absorbed by the race that he drove the car almost automatically. “[…]and suddenly, I realized that I was no longer driving the car consciously. I was driving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different dimension.” Or, in other words, “in the zone”.
This “zone” plays a role in SimRacing as well. Finding your rhythm is often mentioned as race preparation advice, and usually, this can be done consciously by approaching a stint in a relaxed manner without paying too much attention to the rest of the field. To dive in as deeply as Senna described, however, is rare, and not consciously achievable, at least from my experience.
Usually, it is only noticeable once you are already there – just like Senna noticed as well. All of a sudden, the last few laps have just gone by without really being noticed, and lap times are often multiple tenths faster. Autopilot has taken over, and as soon as you notice that it is active, the phenomenon is usually over already.
For me personally, it was interesting to notice that this happens in more complicated cars as well: Two races at Bremgarten in the six-cylinder Maserati 250F required a lot of focus, and despite this, things started happening automatically at one point. The feeling of being one with the car is likely what makes SimRacers and real racing drivers alike fast. Being able to trust the car encourages the driver to go to the limit. And it shows: SimRacing and real motorsport are not that different in this regard.

Assetto Corsa McLaren Mp4/4

The Autopilot Phenomenon

Our iRacing series takes to what's likely the most famous oval in the world - things did not exactly go well at Indianapolis, however.

iRacing is regarded as the gold standard for competitive SimRacing. No other simulation features a comparable, dedicated multiplayer system that treats the races like real events. SimRacing Unlimited editor Yannik Haustein is taking his first, long-overdue steps in the sim now and takes you along with him – which can get frustrating at times as well, like at the Indy 500.
Special events in iRacing are highlights on the calendar every year, and for me personally, the Indy 500 has to be the most exciting – as a big IndyCar fan, this should not come as much of a surprise. Just for this event, I had set out to get my oval license up there to be eligible for the race – without at least a 4.0 D license, you would not be allowed to start. After I really started appreciating the fun in oval racing, I even got a C license.
Of course, the excitement was big before the event: It would be my first long superspeedway race, and I had been practicing alone and with opponents on track as much as I could despite time constraints. While it quickly became clear that lots of concentration would be needed, I felt like running stints alone would not be a problem. But lapping behind other cars was a completely different world, the dirty air effect was very noticeable in the corners. This means that a different approach is needed to not end up in the wall on corner exit.
<h2>Endurance Mindset for the Start</h2>
Still, I felt like I was well-prepared for the task at hand. The endurance mindset to keep out of trouble at the start of the race on the back of my mind, I started the race from tenth position. 32 opponents and myself went on a journey that would ideally last 200 laps – the race start was not made in rows of three like it is traditionally at the real Indy 500, but rather in standard rows of two. Not authentic, but probably better to avoid turn one carnage at the start.
Initially, this worked well, but after two laps, yellow flags were out regardless. Definitely not an occasion to visit the pits just yet, as neither fuel nor tires were used much by this point. At the start, I had tried to get going in third gear and lost four positions as a result, meaning I was in P14 when the race was restarted, and I stayed there until the second full-course yellow. After making my first pit stop then, I dropped back to 17th.
After this caution period, things started to unravel fast: A single moment of misjudging things saw me understeer into the wall. I was able to drag the car back to the pits – weirdly, the yellow only came out when I was already in my pit stall – but this meant that I was two laps down already. At least the damage could be fixed completely.
<h2>Early End at a Re-Start</h2>
The following re-start saw another caution right after the green, and when things finally picked up again, an opponent was too optimistic on the front stretch and slowed down to avoid overtaking before the line – which left me nowhere to go as I hit his gearbox. The result: Damaged suspension including a steering wheel that was tilted about 30 degrees to the left and another stop for repairs. This time, not all the damage was fixable, meaning I was about 20 kph (12.4 mph) off the pace on top speed. Carrying on would not have made much sense as a result.
Instead of doing 200 laps at the virtual Brickyard, my race was over after 42 laps. After all the excitement and preparation, disappointment set in in addition to the frustration that had already developed during the race. However, sulking would not get me anywhere – there was no second chance as I had competed in the only Sunday time slot of the event.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Looking Forward</h2>
Even though there was no decent result in it, my Indy 105 (42 laps of 2,5 miles each) was a valuable experience nonetheless – namely for the mental aspect of handling such disappointing races. Of course it was a shame that the event was over for me this early, but my thoughts quickly shifted to the 2023 special event, including the aim of doing much better in the next edition. Until then, I am looking forward to gain more experience regarding longer oval races in the Indy Oval Fixed championship. The lesson is probably summed up best this way: Look forward as soon as you can. You will not be able to change anything about a frustrating race anyway.

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The iRacing Indy 500 is just around the corner. We have assembled some useful tips that should help you in the virtual Brickyard.

The Indianapolis 500 marks the next 2022 special event in iRacing - the legendary race takes place every year in May, just like its real-life counterpart. However, for many SimRacers, especially in Europe, oval races are a big unknown - that's why we've put together some tips for you that should help you in the virtual Brickyard.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">1 – Practice, Practice, Practice</h2>
Especially in the early stages, the Indy 500 is quite comparable to an endurance race. The correct line around the four corners of the 2.5-mile oval can be learned relatively quickly, so you might think that you don't need to train much for the race - but the opposite is true: tackling full stints also means learning how the car behaves as the tank gets emptier and the tires get increasingly worn. Accordingly, you will then know what to expect and how much fuel you will consume per lap without slipstream.
Ideally, you'll also venture into a shorter race than the Indy 500 before you jump into the 200 laps at the superspeedway. That way you will learn how to deal with traffic, slipstreaming, and yellows.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">2 - Weight Jacker</h2>
The Dallara IR-18 has a weight jacker that can be adjusted from the cockpit. This changes the ground clearance at the right rear and can thus influence the weight distribution on the car - if you need more turn-in, you increase the setting, if the rear is too nervous, you decrease it. The weight jacker is a useful tool that you can work with throughout the race to improve handling. Try and see in practice how it can help you.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">3 - Smooth Inputs</h2>
Races on high-speed ovals are a game of inches, and the Indy 500 in iRacing is no exception. If you turn in too abruptly, you are more likely to lose the rear end or have to correct too much to be fast. Smooth inputs on both the steering wheel and the pedals are incredibly important - also to keep tire wear low. Additionally, it allows you to position your car much more accurately.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">4 - Beware of Kerbs and Walls</h2>
The four left turns per lap are not as simple as they may look: In the middle part of the turns you have to be careful not to touch the kerb - otherwise you will instantly spin out into the wall in most cases. You can put the left front wheel over the white line, but beware of not dropping down too far.
At the exit of the corner, the next challenge awaits you in the form of an unyielding concrete wall. There it is similar to the kerb - get as close as possible, but without contact. Even minor contact with the wall can otherwise end your race very quickly.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">5 - Listen to Your Spotter</h2>
A race on a road course can be managed without a spotter, but on ovals, a second pair of eyes is indispensable: At over 350 km/h you have virtually no time to look at a radar - instead, for example, Crew Chief informs you about what's happening around you so that you do not accidentally collide with the competition.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">6 – The End is the Important Part</h2>
Oval racing is a bit like high-speed chess. In the real Indy 500, too, you can see how the drivers first take it easy for about 150 laps - then after the last pit stop, things start to get intense. The key is to stay on the lead lap until after the final round of stops and then attack. Bonus tip: Oval wisdom says that in the fight for victory, it's better to be in second place at the start of the last lap than at the very front - that way, you can take advantage of the slipstream to win. Disclaimer: This does not always work.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">7 - Careful on the Brakes</h2>
A modern IndyCar can cover the 2.5 miles of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at full throttle without any problems. As a result, you have to be all the more careful on the brakes when it comes to pit lane: as they are normally used exclusively to drive to your pit stall, the brakes are ice cold and lock up very easily - so remember to brake carefully when approaching pit lane to avoid unnecessary spins.
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">8 - Respect is Everything</h2>
If you behave like an axe in the woods on an oval, you will quickly find yourself up against the wall, in the worst case with several opponents whose race you have also destroyed. On superspeedways, respect for your fellow racers is even more crucial than on road circuits: Leaving each other enough space to survive pays off just as much as clear, committed moves before overtaking maneuvers that do not put either party in danger. Always keep in mind: Any small mistake or contact could end in a huge accident – a risk that needs to be minimized.
<h2>iRacing Indy 500 (Fixed Setup) - Timeslots 2022</h2>
Saturday, May 14th
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<li>03:00 CEST</li>
<li>15:00 CEST</li>
<li>19:00 CEST</li>
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Sonntag, 15. Mai
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<li>15:00 MESZ</li>
</ul>
<h2>iRacing Indy 500 (Open Setup) - Timeslots 2022</h2>
Saturday, May 21st
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<li>03:00 MESZ</li>
<li>15:00 MESZ</li>
<li>19:00 MESZ</li>
</ul>
Sunday, May 22nd
<ul>
<li>15:00 MESZ</li>
</ul>

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Oval Racing Tips for the iRacing Indy 500

A full rig improves the SimRacing experience for most - and rally simulations are benefited the most by it.

Making the jump to a full rig is one of the best upgrades a SimRacer can make. The added stability and customizability allows for a more enjoyable experience – but one discipline profits from this more than others: While racing on circuits in GT3 or Formula cars is also helped, the effects are even more pronounced when rallying, as I recently found out.
After years of using a wheel stand and an IKEA chair, I finally switched to an actual rig in late 2021. The benefits became clear immediately: No more setting up equipment if I wanted to race and put it back right after. Always the same position you adjusted for yourself, and no more flex that went all over the place when turning the wheel, especially in frantic situations.
You might already guess where I am going with this: Rallying is practically frantic situations from start to finish – but somehow, I had never tried a rally sim on the rig since I got it. I remembered that I wrote a <a href="https://simracing.link/sru-wrc-10-review" target="_self">review on WRC 10</a> on release last year, so I decided to give it a go again, but this time without the fear of flinging a wheel stand around the living room.
The difference is night and day: Even locations that need lightning-quick reflexes, especially the blindingly fast tarmac stages in Belgium and Spain, I was able to handle with much more confidence. While before, the thought of moving something unintentionally mid-stage and having to somehow move it back while plowing through a forest on a gravel road at 170kph had always been in the back of my mind, this distraction was entirely gone. Sure, my driving on gravel is still a debacle, but at least it is a confident debacle now.
Modern circuit race cars require mostly smooth input, which is why it is possible to be consistent in them even using a bit of an improvised rig setup like my wheel stand and chair combo. Most of the time, you are going to be fine, and the odd messy situation here and there can be handled. But the nature of rally racing makes it a different sport entirely, not just in its point-to-point nature compared to circuit racing, but also in what is required from the SimRacer to conquer it.
If you are thinking about your next upgrade, definitely consider a full rig if you have the space. Unfortunately, this is one of the more expensive upgrades to make, but then again, good load cell pedals are not exactly cheap either – and those are the other “upgrade immediately” piece of equipment if you do not have a set of them. In both cases, it is important to note that just the equipment will not make you faster. They will absolutely help your consistency, however, and that is a key to good results.

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