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Kia Optima GX

Mastering the Optima: The Art of FWD Rotation

Mastering the Kia Optima GX iRacing is an exercise in unlearning your RWD habits. In a typical racer, you use the throttle to rotate; in the Optima, you use the throttle to stabilize. To find the top step of the podium in the Global Challenge, you must learn the art of “lift-off oversteer,” manage the…

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Kia Optima GX Launch: A New Era of FWD Racing

The Kia Optima GX iRacing launch in August 2012 was a watershed moment for the sim racing road community. As the build went live, the “Optima” immediately became a polarizing but popular addition. It was the first time iRacing members were forced to deal with “torque steer” and the unique weight transfer of a FWD…

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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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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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