Release Notes for 2016 Season 3 Patch 1

This Patch release aims to fix some of the issues seen with the 2016 Season 3 Release. We hope this improves your racing experience! CHANGE LOG: Simulator – Fixed an issue that could have caused an unnecessary request to run the Microsoft C++ runtime installer for either x86 or x64, even if the required files were already installed. Race Sessions – Fixed an issue seen in the Blancpain Endurance Series where sessions were being split into larger run-groups than dictated by the track. Dynamic Track – For sessions using an Automatically Generated track state, the default starting usage will now vary by a percentage based on the following: – – Session Type = Such that earlier sessions, such as Practice, are cleaner than later sessions, such as Qualifying. This behavior was originally done and this behavior continues with this update. – – Time of Day = Such that sessions earlier in the day are cleaner than session later in the day, reflecting usual track usage throughout a given day. – – Weather = Such that the cloud cover affects the likelihood that relatively recent rain may have compromised track time and/or washed away some percentage of the previous track state. Also, for sessions with Realistic Weather, a random factor is also used to account for variation in track usage due to miscellaneous events prior to the session. DirectX 11 – Fixed an issue with missing external car shadow volumes. – Fixed an issue where the framerate could drop dramatically due to particle effects at night tracks. Macros – Fixed a bug with pit macros that stopped you from unchecking two tires at the same time, (ie: #-rf -rr$). Telemetry – Session string is now updated as soon as the sim starts to avoid leaving a stale string around from a previous session. Oculus Rift – Virtual mirror can now be enabled for use with DirectX 11. – Fixed the text cursor in Edit Widgets. Peripherals – The “forcemap.csv” file will now attempt to load from the root iRacing folder if not found in a custom controls folder. CARS Dallara DW12 – Fixed an issue with missing fuel fills on certain pit road configurations. Ford Mustang FR500S – Exterior engine sounds have been updated. Mazda MX-5 Cup (Global) – The baseline setups for this vehicle has been updated. – The allowable range of rear toe adjustment has been reduced to +/- 6 mm. – Fixed an RPM display glitch where the digital display would show a dip when the car was around 5500 RPM. Mazda MX-5 Cup circa 2015 – The baseline setups for this vehicle has been updated. Mercedes-AMG GT3 – Fixed some defects with traction control (TC) and ABS. TC now has 12 active positions, ranging from 1 (most intrusive) to 12 (least intrusive). The ABS system is also now correctly disabled and inactive when it is switched OFF. NASCAR Sprint Cup Chevrolet SS – The baseline setups for this vehicle has been updated. – The readout of the analog tachometer on the display page now matches the digital dashboard value. – Fixed an issue where the inner front bumper was poking outside of the car body. – Updated the rear lower bumper decal to match the 2016 NASCAR Season version. NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford Fusion – The baseline setups for this vehicle has been updated. – The readout of the analog tachometer on the display page now matches the digital dashboard value. NASCAR Sprint Cup Toyota Camry – The baseline setups for this vehicle has been updated. – The readout of the analog tachometer on the display page now matches the digital dashboard value. NASCAR XFINITY Chevrolet Camaro – Removed a portion of the tail light decal that was bleeding onto the rear spoiler texture. Silver Crown – Removed a bright halo effect from the RPM display digits. Skip Barber Formula 2000 – Fixed an issue where the front wing was not visible while in the cockpit and using the Oculus Rift. TRACKS Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari – Fixed zippy at the outer Piratella corner. – A checkpoint has been added to the Acque Minerali corner.