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Ford Mustang FR500S

Mustang FR500S Launch: The H-Pattern Hero

The Ford Mustang FR500S iRacing launch in late 2009 remains a landmark moment for the service, delivering the first authentic “spec” V8 racing experience to the road community. As part of the prestigious Ford Performance partnership, the FR500S brought the thunder of a 4.6-liter V8 and the mechanical purity of a six-speed manual gearbox to…

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2009 Updates

2009.08.03 Build Release Notes

The Lotus now darkens the cockpit area for users with shadows disabled. The Lotus has had very minor tweaks to the front suspension to reduce the weird steering feeling, and to make the force feedback smoother. The Truck now has seperately adjustable bump and rebound shock settings. During a fast tow the fuel is now…

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2009 Updates

2009.07.28 Build Release Notes

The COT setups have only been updated for NHMS, Michigan and the first two weeks of Season 3. We will be releasing an update in the next week or so to update the remaining setups. Website Club Scoring Starting this season, we are moving to a completely new scoring system in which every race counts…

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Formula Car | iRacing Cars | Pro Mazda (Legacy)

Rumors: Star Mazda to Join iRacing Open-Wheel Ladder

The Pro Mazda iRacing rumors are currently swirling around the sim racing community as 2009 comes to a close. After the successful launch of the simulator last year, members have been vocal about wanting a dedicated path to the higher tiers of open-wheel racing. Leaked reports from industry insiders suggest that iRacing has successfully secured…

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Silver Crown

Silver Crown Setup School: Weight Jackers and Stagger

The Silver Crown iRacing garage is a place where old-school mechanical engineering meets high-speed oval strategy. Unlike modern formula cars that rely on complex aerodynamics, the Silver Crown is a “mechanical grip” machine. To go fast, you must understand how to balance 819 horsepower on a beam-axle chassis using two primary tools: tire stagger and…

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2009 Updates

2009.05.12 Build Release Notes

Race Control Fixed the ttRating computation so that it does not underflow below 0. The Time Trial UI while driving will no longer erroneously say that a sequence is in progress when it may have actually been interrupted by some of the more strict laptime checks we now do. We relaxed the recently made stricter…

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2009 Updates

2009.05.07 Build Release Notes

Graphics Added an option to renderer.ini to override the recent cockpit mirror optimization. The optimization still defaults to enabled. Set CockpitMirrorOptimization=0 to disable the optimization and render every mirror every frame. Spotter Spotter volume control works again. Web Best laps for certain types of event are filtered very “strictly” to facilitate more reliable world record…

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2009 Updates

2009.05.04 Build Release Notes

New advanced setups for Lowes and Atlanta for the Impala Class B car. Fuel mileage adjusted on Impala, Impala Class B and Silverado cars. Fuel filling bugs fixed on Silverado, DP and Impala Class B cars. Increased range of adjustment of spring perch, camber and caster, and adjusted tire wear for the Spec Racer.

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2009 Updates

2009.04.27 Build Release Notes

Race Control Crashes on the final lap of a race no longer cause a full course caution. Cars The Class B Chevy Impala has been added The SCCA Enterprises Spec Racer Ford has been added Wheels now have a more correct friction against walls. The tires have been adjusted for the Impala, Class B Impala,…

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Ford Mustang FR500S

Official: Ford Mustang FR500S & Ford GT Announced

The Ford Mustang FR500S iRacing official announcement has arrived, marking a monumental partnership between iRacing and Ford Performance. In a press release dated April 14, 2009, iRacing confirmed that it is developing a “virtual fleet” of Ford race cars, with the FR500S—the star of the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge—leading the charge. This collaboration ensures that…

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Formula Car | iRacing Cars | Sprint Car

Sprint Car Setup School: Managing Four Different Tires

In the iRacing Sprint Car garage, the standard rules of suspension tuning are thrown out the window. This is a car designed to turn left and only left. To achieve this, the car utilizes an almost entirely asymmetrical setup. From the four different tire sizes to the way the torsion bars are loaded, every adjustment…

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2009 Updates

2009.03.18 Build Release Notes

A bug has been fixed which could cause incorrect course black flags (pitting, cut course, gained time, etc), mostly when a driver has an unreliable internet connection. This will be deployed tomorrow in the maintenance window.

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2009 Updates

2009.02.24 Build Release Notes

Texas Motor Speedway is now available. Replays should now load from My Documents locations that are mapped over a network. The tach needle in the COT replays should work now, but previously saved replays will still have a non functional tach needle. The Riley DP car can now be fully refueled in the pits.

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iRacing Cars | NASCAR & Oval | NASCAR SK Modified

The Ultimate SK Modified Guide: Mastery of Minimum Speed

Driving the NASCAR SK Modified iRacing model is a lesson in momentum. While its big brother, the Tour Modified, allows you to “point and shoot” using 600+ horsepower, the SK version requires a much more disciplined approach. With 385 HP under the hood, any scrubbed speed in the center of the corner is time you…

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Formula Car | iRacing Cars | Sprint Car

The Ultimate Sprint Car Guide: Mastering the Direct Drive

Mastering the iRacing Sprint Car guide requires a fundamental shift in how you approach oval racing. This isn’t a stock car with soft springs and a heavy chassis; this is an 800-horsepower “roller skate” that demands the precision of a formula car with the bravery of a bullring specialist. Driving a pavement sprint car is…

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Silver Crown

The Ultimate Silver Crown Guide: Mastering the Throttle

Mastering the Silver Crown iRacing machine is a test of discipline and patience. With 819 horsepower and a total lack of aerodynamic downforce, this car possesses a power-to-weight ratio that can overwhelm even the most experienced oval racers. To find success in the Silver Crown, you must move away from the “point and shoot” mentality…

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Ford Mustang FR500S

Rumors: Ford Racing to Bring the Mustang to iRacing

The Ford Mustang FR500S iRacing rumors are currently the hottest topic in the road racing community. Since the service’s debut, members have been calling for a true American muscle car to bridge the gap between entry-level sportscars and high-end prototypes. Recent whispers from the paddock at Miller Motorsports Park suggest that iRacing is finalizing a…

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2009 Updates

2009.02.11 Build Release Notes

Cars Adjusted Silverado side mirror so that it shows a view similar to the Impala The Riley Daytona Prototype is available. It has a wealth of aerodynamic adjustability, plus adjustable bump stop gaps with 1mm shims! The total aerodynamic downforce and front/rear downforce balance is adjustable by altering ride height and rake, as well as…

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SCCA Spec Racer Ford MKII

SRF Driving School: The Art of Conservation

The Spec Racer Ford MKII iRacing update has officially arrived, marking the most significant evolution in the history of this SCCA classic. Known as the Gen3 update in the real world, this 2021 Season 3 release transforms the foundational 1.9L machine into a modern performance powerhouse. iRacing has completely overhauled the physics, engine, and drivetrain…

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2009 Updates

2009.01.31 Build Release Notes

Fixed a crash bug that could occur in fully populated open practice servers. Shadows will be disabled in open practice for the time being and will also not show up in the replays saved in an open practice server. A handful of default setups have been updated for the Impala and the Silverado.

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