Paul Jeffrey
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A new patch has recently been deployed to iRacing following their 2020 Season 3 build update - and as usual, it's a rather large one...
Yes, iRacing don't really know how to make small updates to their online racing simulation platform, and despite 'only' being a small post update release, this first 2020 Season 3 patch is again of the long read variety.
While not as long as the two-page main build notes from a few days previously, the update is still packed full of some very nice features and improves, full details of which you can read below:
iRACING BETA UI:
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AI Racing
Aston Martin DBR9 GT1
Atlanta Motor Speedway
iRacing is available now on PC.
Want to know how to get the most from your simulation? Ask our awesome community at the iRacing sub forum here at RaceDepartment.
Yes, iRacing don't really know how to make small updates to their online racing simulation platform, and despite 'only' being a small post update release, this first 2020 Season 3 patch is again of the long read variety.
While not as long as the two-page main build notes from a few days previously, the update is still packed full of some very nice features and improves, full details of which you can read below:
iRACING BETA UI:
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- Some new video clips have been added to the splash screen when the iRacing BETA UI is loading – collect them all!
- Loading progress for the iRacing BETA UI is now displayed in the Windows Taskbar.
- Resolved an issue where some users were not able to view Recent Results data due to a bad data reference.
- Pagination has been added for the League Roster list.
- Fixed an issue where using the loading screen could cause the Simulator to load into the wrong full-screen resolution when the Windows desktop is in HDR color space.
AI Racing
- AI Drivers have received additional training with the Audi RS3 LMS.
- Fixed an issue that was causing User-Created Heat Racing Sessions to have an incorrect limit on the max number of drivers in the Session.
- Fixed an issue where Heat Racing Events were not using the “Score Average Lap” setting correctly for Qualify Sessions.
- Fixed an exploit where a driver could get a free set of tires during a pit stop if they exited the vehicle.
- Adjusted the rates and limits of this system to help minimize issues while we improve it.
- Fixed several bugs related to locating the cockpit window in VR.
- Adjusted the camera shake effect for camera transitions.
- Adjusted particle settings for when a players’ tires make contact with the ground.
- Volume of sawtooth curbs has been adjusted to prevent audio clipping.
- A Master Volume slider has been added to the Sound Options menu. Now you do not have to fiddle with the “app.ini” file to adjust it.
- The slider ranges from -40 dB to 0 dB, so users can easily tune the volume of the entire Simulation.
- The volume adjustment range of Engine, Tires, Crash, and Wind sounds have been increased from -10 dB to -20 dB.
- Fixed the issue where XAudio2 was not correctly muting the Simulator when the window loses focus, if requested.
- Users can set this through the variable, “mute_WhenFocusLost”, in the “app.ini” file. A value of “1” will mute the Simulator when window focus is lost, and a value of “0” will not.
- Fixed an issue where microphone volume gain was not being applied to XAudio2 stereo sounds.
- This was causing the cockpit view’s engine and wind sounds to be too loud at times, particularly if the Master Volume was reduced from maximum.
- Fixed an issue with crackling noises during car startup sequences when using xAudio2.
Aston Martin DBR9 GT1
- Baseline setup has been updated.
- Full manual control for deployment of the MGU-K has been restored.
- Fixed an issue where this car failed to start at tracks with a high altitude.
- The starter cranking RPM has been increased slightly.
- Friction coefficients of side skirts and middle chassis have been reduced to prevent excessive speed loss when scraping.
- Tire compound has been reverted to the latest 2020 Season 2 version.
- Some decals for a fixed paint scheme have been updated.
- Brake light brightness has been adjusted.
- Baseline setup has been updated.
- Season setups have been updated.
- Various vehicle audio has been remixed for XAudio2, including; idles, in-car engine, transmission, and backfires.
- Various vehicle audio has been remixed for XAudio2, including; idles, in-car engine, transmission, and backfires.
- Power steering assist has been adjusted.
- Fanatec has been added as a sponsor to this vehicle.
- Visor tear-offs have been added for the drivers of this car.
- Fixed an issue with the order of options in the Anti-Roll Bar adjustment dropdown menu.
- Clutch torque capacity has been increased.
- Tire wear rate has been reduced slightly.
- Driver animations have been updated to reduce leaning while turning.
- Fixed a crashing issue that could occur when loading this vehicle at Dirt tracks.
- Fixed an issuer with the oil pressure gauge needle.
- Season setups have been updated.
- The New Damage Model has been disabled for this vehicle.
- This has been done out of an abundance of caution in preparation for the start of the Official Series’ for 2020 Season 3. We intend to re-enable the New Damage Model on this vehicle when testing concludes that racing will only be affected positively.
- Season setups have been updated.
- The New Damage Model has been disabled for this vehicle.
- This has been done out of an abundance of caution in preparation for the start of the Official Series’ for 2020 Season 3. We intend to re-enable the New Damage Model on this vehicle when testing concludes that racing will only be affected positively.
- Fixed an issue where the aero vents could disappear even when undamaged.
- Season setups have been updated.
- The New Damage Model has been disabled for this vehicle.
- This has been done out of an abundance of caution in preparation for the start of the Official Series’ for 2020 Season 3. We intend to re-enable the New Damage Model on this vehicle when testing concludes that racing will only be affected positively.
- Fixed an issue where the nose grills could disappear.
- Season setups have been updated.
- Clutch torque capacity has been increased.
- ire wear rate has been reduced slightly.
- Driver animations have been updated to reduce leaning while turning.
- Roof antenna has been adjusted.
- Fixed a crashing issue that could occur when loading this vehicle at Dirt tracks.
- Fixed an issuer with the oil pressure gauge needle.
- Season setups have been updated.
- For the Paint Shop, rollbar colors are now customizable.
- Power steering assist has been adjusted.
- Full manual control for deployment of the MGU-K has been restored.
- Season setups have been updated.
- Season setups have been updated.
- Visor tear-offs have been added for the drivers of this car.
- n the garage, the front and rear wing flap adjustment controls have been moved to Chassis tab.
- Fixed an issue with the order of options in the Anti-Roll Bar adjustment dropdown menu.
- Rear wing flap adjustment tooltip has been updated with additional information.
Atlanta Motor Speedway
- (Oval) – Track checkpoints have been updated.
- Speed bumps have been updated to interact more smoothly with the New Damage Model.
- Curbs and speed bumps have been updated to interact more smoothly with the New Damage Model.
- Speed bumps have been updated to interact more smoothly with the New Damage Model.
- An errant floating lightpole has been planted in the correct position in the infield.
- Fixed an issue where the surface type for part of pit lane was incorrect, and could trigger pit speed limit warnings and reset pit options.
- Fixed an issue where some treelines were visually popping as the camera changed distances from them.
- Some advertisements have been updated.
- Wind now causes trees and reeds to sway at this track.
- Speed bumps have been updated to interact more smoothly with the New Damage Model.
iRacing is available now on PC.
Want to know how to get the most from your simulation? Ask our awesome community at the iRacing sub forum here at RaceDepartment.
