The team at Grand Prix Classics have released their latest track – Silverstone GP79 Version 2.5. The Silverstone track has been modelled to represent the original look of the track in 1979.
Archive for April, 2009
Spec Racer Ford in iRacing – Free update for iRacing Members

New Software Release – iRacing
iRacing has announced that its new build has been released. Every 3 months they release a new build of this software. iRacing states that this build includes improvements to the physics modeling.
In keeping up with market trends, iRacing has also made the addition of Paypal as a payment method for suscriptions and extra purchases.
A new “Events” section on the main nav of the members’ site are tops among the Web changes. Also sure to be popular are substantial updates to the “Customize Car” section of the site. You can now add sponsor decals to your car – including new member-created club logos – as well as select the color and font for your car number. For a full rundown of all the changes, make sure to read the latest Release Notes, posted in the forum last week by Steve Myers.
Race On Video Released
The team at Simbin have released the first in Game footage of Race On. This video shows off the WTCC 2008 series, more specifically the Seat Leon in all its glory.
Race On Car/Track Released + 3 New Screenshots

Fans of Race On will be excited to know that SimBin have released both the car and track list on their web site. In particular we see the full US Muscle car line up:
US Track Racers
‘09 Cadillac CTS-V
‘08 Dodge Challenger SRT8
‘09 Chevrolet Camaro
‘08 Dodge Charger
SRT8 “Super-Bee”
US Street Cars
‘09 Cadillac CTS-V
‘08 Dodge Challenger SRT8
‘09 Chevrolet Camaro
‘08 Dodge Charger
SRT8 “Super-Bee”
Camaro Cup
‘99 Chevrolet Camaro SS
SimBin also released 3 new screenshots for Race on pictured below:
5 New NFS: Shift Screenshots
nfsunlimited.net have released 5 new screenshots for Need For Speed Unlimited. The new screens show us another angle of the Skyline GTR. BMW also makes it in the shots, sporting a Hankook team skin. In other NFS Shift news, gamespot have released their latest preview.
To visit the Game Spot preview click here
Inside Sim Racing Episode 40 Now Available
In Episode his episode SRT run a segment on Racing Rigs for under $1000. Episode 40 is now 47 minutes long which mean there is even more content for viewers. Shaun runs his tech tips and VIR show us how to master iRacing. This is well worth the watch for all Sim Racing Fans out there.
Oversteer Drift Mod Version 2.3
The mod team at Oversteer have released version 2.3 of Oversteer Drift Mod for rFactor. If you have the previous version of Oversteer Drift mod please delete the rfactor/GameData/Vehicles/OBS DRIFT MOD folder before installing this version!
No Oversteer team cars are in this install. A seperate skin pack install will be available before the next season commences.
Ferrari Virtual Race
Ferrari Virtual Race is a racing simulator, that allows you to race a Ferrari (customised for you at the Atelier) around the legendary Mugello circuit.
The game itself are truely a testament to the precise and delicately designed super cars by Ferrari. Its definitely worth taking a drive around the Mugello circuit.
VW to Join iRacing for Jetta TDI Cup Training Identification
Volkswagen announces a partnership with iRacing.com. Online Competition winners will receive opportunities to compete in the on track series in 2010. In September, the Jetta TDI Cup series car will join
Competition in the online series is expected to be as fierce and exciting as the on-track Jetta TDI Cup race action. iRacing.com Jetta TDI Cup series participants will be battling to earn their way into the 2010 driver selection event and compete for the chance to receive a fully funded ride in the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Jetta TDI Cup series driving the iRacing.com car.






