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2012 Updates

Build Release Notes: 06-20-2012

‘- A bug was recently introduced that prevented the simulation from obtaining the proper car setup to be used during a Test session for a fixed setup series. Clicking on the [Test Car on Track] button on the [RACE NOW] panel would launch the simulation, and the “Connecting” dialog box would appear. The progress bar…

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Kia Optima GX

Official: Kia Optima GX Confirmed for 2012 Release

In June 2012, iRacing officially announced that the Kia Optima GX iRacing would join the service for the Season 3 build. This landmark announcement confirmed a deep partnership with Kia Motors America and Kinetic Motorsports to bring the 2012 Pirelli World Challenge specification to the digital track. The Kia Optima is a statement car—a machine…

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2012 Updates

Build Release Notes: 06-14-2012

Langley Speedway Now available for purchase! Also, we have updated some cars with setups for Langley, and the sim itself needed an update to support the new track.

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Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal)

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal): Screenshot Gallery

Screenshot Gallery article for Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal) in iRacing.

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Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal)

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal): Configurations & Characteristics Explained

Configurations & Characteristics Explained article for Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal) in iRacing.

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Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal)

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal): Overview & Guide

Overview & Guide article for Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal) in iRacing.

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Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal)

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal) in iRacing

Official Release article for Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal) in iRacing.

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2012 Updates

Build Release Notes: 05-28-2012

Like last week, this evening just prior to the time of the week changeover we will activate updates for two cars. Ford Mustang FR500S Like the Ford Falcon V8 Supercar last week, we have also overhauled this car with the New Tire Model, improving parts of it’s modelling with latest techniques. – Updated to use…

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Honda HSV-010

iRacing.com to Build Digital Honda for New Super GT Series

by David Phillips on May 10th, 2012 on inRacingNews.com iRacing.com has bolstered its commitment to its Asian market with the announcement of new partnerships with Japan’s Super GT Series and the Honda Motor Company. Beginning in 2013, the Japanese Super GT Series will join NASCAR, GRAND-AM, IZOD IndyCar and the Australian V8 Supercar Championship in…

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2012 Updates

Build Release Notes: 05-07-2012

Simulation: Fuel Limiting in Hosted Session – Fixed a bug that gives all cars the fuel limit that the first type of car has when initially simulator. – Fixed the tech inspection hang-up issue for the Nascars. Spotter – Make the messages about damage only play when chattyness is set to high. – Make the…

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2012 Updates

Build Release Notes: 04-26-2012

Website: Hosted Sessions – Fuel limiting per car type is now available. **NOTE: There is still a bug where doing a multi-class hosted event with any of the Impalas or the Silverado causes pre-qualifying and pre-race tech inspection to continue indefinitely, preventing the driver from participating in that session. But it appears that customers almost…

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Radical SR8

Mastering the SR8: High RPMs and Downforce

In a major move for the sports racer community, iRacing has officially transitioned the Radical SR8 iRacing model into the “Free Base Content” package. This shift, which coincided with the launch of its turbocharged successor, the SR10, ensures that one of the most exciting and visceral driving experiences on the service is now accessible to…

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Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Mastering the Jetta: Taming the Diesel Torque

Mastering the Volkswagen Jetta TDI iRacing is a lesson in patience and “short-shifting.” Because the Jetta is a front-wheel-drive, turbocharged diesel machine, it does not behave like the high-revving sports cars most drivers are used to. To find the podium in a Jetta TDI Cup event, you must learn to manage the massive low-end torque,…

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Cadillac CTS-V | iRacing Cars | Sports Car

Cadillac CTS-V Launch: Heavyweight GT Performance

The Cadillac CTS-V iRacing launch in May 2012 marked a historic moment for the service, as it was the first time a high-performance GT race car was added to the base package for every member. This “gift” from Cadillac allowed over 30,000 sim racers to immediately experience the raw power of the Katech-built V8 and…

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Kia Optima GX

Rumors: Kia’s Turbocharged Optima Heading to iRacing

The Kia Optima GX iRacing rumors are currently the spark for a heated debate in the road racing community. For years, the service has been dominated by rear-wheel-drive machinery, but whispers from the iRacing headquarters suggest that a radical shift toward front-wheel-drive (FWD) performance is coming. The rumors point toward a partnership with Kia Motors…

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2012 Updates

Build Release Notes: Season 2-2012

Website: Hosted Sessions You can now restrict hosted session results to participants only. The checkbox is located in the “OPTIONAL SETTINGS” section of the “HOST A RACE” page. When this flag is set the system will check to make sure that the current user was a participant in the session before either displaying the event…

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iRacing Cars | RUF RT 12R | Sports Car

Rumors: iRacing Partnering with RUF Automobile

The RUF RT 12R iRacing rumors are currently dominating every sim racing forum on the web. For years, iRacing members have pleaded for a rear-engine, flat-six machine to compete with the service’s growing GT field. However, with Porsche’s exclusive licensing deal with Electronic Arts remaining a “Great Wall” for other developers, iRacing has reportedly found…

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Corvette C6.R GT1

Corvette C6.R GT1 Launch: Yellow Thunder is Live

The Corvette C6.R GT1 iRacing launch in March 2012 was a landmark moment for the service’s road-racing community. As the build went live, the “Yellow Thunder” immediately became the talk of the shop. The reception was universal praise, with drivers noting the car’s “brutal” and “visceral” personality. The launch successfully proved that there was a…

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Daytona International Speedway (Oval) | Daytona International Speedway (Road)

Configurations: Daytona International Speedway

The track features multiple layouts including the primary 2.5 mile (4.0 km) high speed tri-oval (pictured left) with 31 degrees of banking. The Short Road Course (pictured left middle) is a 1.04 mile (1.674 km) course with five turns. The Daytona Road Course (pictured right middle) is a 3.56 mile (5.729 km) course with 12…

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Riley MKXX Daytona Prototype

Video: Daytona virtual vs reality

iRacing has rescanned, reworked and released their newest virtual Daytona International Speedway. Pablo Lopez took to the track to compare the virtual road course to the real road course in this video. The video shows the Riley Daytona Prototype making a lap around the famed World Center of Racing.

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