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2011 Updates

Build Release Notes: 03-07-2011

Website: Series Stats Changes – Support for combining series stats. In the series pulldown on the series stats page you’ll see new categories for “Combined” series. This will be used initially for the IndyCar Premier Series. With this series there is an oval series and a road series. You will see a new entry in…

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2011 Updates

Build Release Notes: Season 1-2011

Permanent Site Footer – We have added a new site footer that is always visible. We’ve moved some existing functionality from the top of the page down into the footer: – Number of iRacers online. – Number of myRacers online as well as the online status popup. – Links out to external sites (with YouTube…

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Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Official: VW Jetta TDI Cup Confirmed for 2011

In February 2011, iRacing officially announced that the Volkswagen Jetta TDI iRacing would join the service as part of the Season 2 build. This announcement was a major win for touring car enthusiasts, confirming a partnership with Volkswagen of America to recreate the 2010 spec-series champion. The Jetta TDI Cup is designed as a “bridge”…

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2011 Updates

Build Release Notes: 02-11-2011

‘- Fixed the recently introduced bug in the garage where setup changes could sometimes not apply to a car properly.

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2011 Updates

Build Release Notes: 02-10-2011

Website: Region Stats Page – Added CSV exports to existing forms. – Adding region sorting in the region pulldown. – Removed club multipliers. – Added a link to a new driver club points popup. This will display the club points for each driver for the year and season selected in the form. This new feature…

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2011 Updates

Build Release Notes: 02-04-2011

Misc – Fixed bug where you could get into your car with an illegal setup by pressing your enter/exit/reset/tow button while in the replay screen. – Fixed bug where cars mysteriously rotate when sitting stationary for a while, particularly on sloping ground. – Added nVidia logos to the paintkit. Renderer – Fixed an issue in…

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2011 Updates

Build Release Notes: 01-31-2011

Various Cars – Fixed bug where the pit speed limiter on any car that had one would not work during fixed setup races. – Sequential gearboxes can no longer downshift into neutral if the car is rolling faster than about 5 mph. Dallara – Fixed a bug where the aero calculator was using garage rides…

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Monte Carlo SS Late Model

Background: Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

From a few feet away, the fiberglass body on a late model stock car looks, well, pretty much like a race-prepared stock-bodied American sedan. But underneath, instead of a folded-sheetmetal unibody, the Late Model Stock Car has a steel-tube frame and a full complement of racing hardware. Monte Carlo SS Late Model Stock Cars are…

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2010 Updates

12.13.2010 Build Release Notes

‘- Tour Modified should no longer overheat and blow motors under normal racing conditions. – Fixed a spotter bug where spotter describes which rule you have broken incorrectly. – MX-5 Cup no longer has a brake bias adjustment in the garage, because the adjustment had no effect. We had locked the bias at 72% but…

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Williams-Toyota FW31

FW31 Driving School: Managing the Multi-Function Display

Mastering the Williams-Toyota FW31 iRacing cockpit is the most difficult challenge for any open-wheel enthusiast. Unlike a standard race car, the FW31 requires constant input from the driver to maintain peak performance. You aren’t just steering and shifting; you are managing a high-performance computer at 190 MPH. This driving school article focuses on the Multi-Function…

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2010 Updates

11.10.2010 Build Release Notes

‘- Removed the disabled Session Ticker – Performance improvements to career stats page – Fixed bug where we were displaying the wrong division on the career stats page – Fixed stats truncation on career stats page – Fixed last races display on the member profile widget – Fixed filtering on the spectator sessions page –…

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Williams-Toyota FW31

The Ultimate Williams-Toyota FW31 Guide: Mastering Downforce

This Williams-Toyota FW31 iRacing guide explores the technical mastery required to drive a modern Formula 1 car. The FW31 is not just a fast vehicle; it is a complex engineering marvel. To find speed, you must understand how aerodynamic downforce and mechanical grip interact. This guide covers the essential physics, setup theories, and driving techniques…

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Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Rumors: Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Heading to iRacing

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI iRacing rumors are sparking curiosity across the service as drivers look for something beyond the standard gasoline-powered grid. While most sim racers are used to high-revving engines, whispers from the development labs suggest that iRacing is finalizing a deal to bring the unique SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup to…

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2010 Updates

11.01.2010 Build Release Notes

SIM – Fixed a bug where crashing Spec Racer’s could crash the sim. – Fixed an issue with anisotropic filtering within the sim so that the new shadow maps don’t look so jagged if you have anisotropic enabled within the sim. If you have AF enabled via the drivers, there should be no difference. –…

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2010 Updates

10.28.2010 Build Release Notes

Today’s update is just a small update to fix a handful of issues that have arisen. The spectator driving issue is kinda nasty so we’re pushing the fix out now to get that sorted out. – Fix bug where a driving spectator could become visible to other drivers in a fully occupied open practice server….

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Williams-Toyota FW31

The Williams-Toyota FW31 is Now Live

The Williams-Toyota FW31 iRacing release is officially live. After months of intense development and hype, the 2009-spec Formula 1 contender has arrived in the 2010 Season 4 build. This car represents a massive leap forward for the service. It brings an unprecedented level of complexity and speed to the members. For the first time, you…

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2010 Updates

10.26.2010 Season 4 Build Release Notes

Website Test Panel – No longer reloads the entire page when changing car/track/config. – Added links to car forum. – Fixed night mode handling so it will load a night track when it should. Race Panel – Added car forum links. – Added series schedule links. – The session selection box will be hidden if…

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Williams-Toyota FW31

Official: Williams-Toyota FW31 Coming to iRacing

The Williams-Toyota FW31 iRacing partnership is officially a reality. iRacing and Williams F1 have confirmed that the 2009-spec contender is joining the service. This marks a historic moment for the simulator. It is the first time a current Formula 1 team has shared proprietary data with a sim racing developer. This collaboration will bring a…

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Pontiac Solstice

Mastering the Solstice: The Secret to Momentum Racing

Mastering the Pontiac Solstice iRacing is the single most important skill a road racer can develop. Because the Solstice is a low-power, high-weight-transfer machine, it is the ultimate “momentum car.” Every time you touch the brakes or scrub the tires, you are losing speed that the 177hp Ecotec engine cannot easily regain. To find the…

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2010 Updates

09.01.2010 Build Release Notes

*** New Forums *** Here are some of the features that the new forums will provide. Post Ratings – You can now rate each post in the forums from 1 to 5 stars – Your average post rating (ratings you have received from other members) will be displayed in profile box next to each of…

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