iRacing Set To Release Much Needed Road America Refresh

[Paul Jeffrey]

iRacing have confirmed their Road America circuit is due to have something of a lick of paint, with the service set to deploy a nice refresh of one of the most popular road courses within the simulation.

Now before you all get too excited about the news, iRacing have confirmed the update will NOT include a re-scan of the famous American venue, the changes are purely about bringing the circuit up to modern day standards considering how old the initial release is (well past a decade since it first came out, fyi).

The new build will include a freshly re-painted venue, with new curbs, road mesh and trackside signage applied to bring the venue back in line with more recent content quality levels. Obviously, without the benefit of a brand new laserscan, the layout and road textures will remain as before - but needless to say, any improvements that can be applied to this exceptional circuit are always well received...

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[michelforest]

But no one can't deny that you need iRacing too to your racing sim-collection.

Actually, you don´t. I subscribed to iRacing for a short time but cancelled after two months. Way too expensive. Not only do you have to purchase a monthly subscription, but you have to spend a fortune for an interesting track and car selection. Not for me...

 

[Raikku]

After you have everything, its not so expensive anymore... And if you've been member long, as me from 2009, costs spread across so many years that ie monthly its quite nothing.

 

[Fucitol]

Great, a simple texture pack update.. Why is this front-page news worthy compared to what other studios are pumping out? I for one won't be renting any tracks on this service that are older than 3 years because it feels more and more dated compared to competitors.

Please consolidate iRacing news as you do with some other titles since there will actually be some interesting cars released released in the near future, this news falls in the category of necessary maintenance.

 

[CreamyCornCob]

You all still paying through the nose for iRacing 'updates' and everything else? Even RA?
This was long ago when there were shadow issues and sky that were fixed (my fault).

The iRacing one looks flat and lifeless, thats a pay upgrade?
2nd laps a better view

 

[BrunoBæ]

The iRacing one looks flat and lifeless, thats a pay upgrade?

I dont agree that iRacing looks lifeless and flat but I agree that this Ferrari from AC looks good.

CatsAreTheWorstDogs: Hehe extremely sexy downshift sound - but ok maybe a little exaggerated

 

[LilSki]

You all still paying through the nose for iRacing 'updates' and everything else? Even RA?
This was long ago when there were shadow issues and sky that were fixed (my fault).

The iRacing one looks flat and lifeless, thats a pay upgrade?
2nd laps a better view

Someone needs to retire that version of Road America for AC

 

[WPxNJ]

rF2 has infected a whole generation

I don't have rF2, Doctor.

 

[favre]

it plays very well with the xbox controller, I've won several races!
Ps: it was not me who made the accident on the Spa track

 

[Tony 93]

Such a cool track updates are nice