RaceRoom Racing Experience | VW Scirocco Group 2 Coming Soon

[Paul Jeffrey]

Sector3 Studios have announced another new piece of content is heading to the simulation soon - the awesome 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco Group 2.

• New DLC confirmed alongside already announced Watkins Glenn circuit.
• The car will include a collection of historic liveries.
• DLC set to release in December.

RaceRoom Racing Experience fans rejoice - another new and exciting content announcement has been revealed by Sector3 Studios - the simulation will be getting some more historic content this month, in the form of the beautiful Volkswagen Scirocco Group 2 car of the 1970's!

Yes, more content is heading to RaceRoom Racing Experience this month, following on from the recent announcements of the ultra modern Audi R8 LMS GT2 machine and the legendary Watkins Glenn International Circuit in the United States. December looks like Christmas is going to come early for RaceRoom fans!

Historic content is always appreciated by sim racing fans (OK, maybe not everyone, but I certainly enjoy it!) and Sector3 Studios have something of a reputation for producing highly enjoyable historic racing cars, leaving a mouth watering prospect for players eager to get behind the virtual wheel of this stunning racer.

Additionally, Sector3 have confirmed the car will come complete with a selection of historic liveries too, really helping to immerse the player in what should be a fantastic experience within the sim.

VW Scirocco Technical Specs:

• Year: 1977
• 170 HP
• 4 cylinder engine
• 200 kp/h Top Speed

The Scirocco was one of Volkswagen's first successful race cars based on a production model.

Original Source: Sector3 Studios

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[Kurupt CDN]

You'll find that's true of all the sims (except maybe iRacing which I don't subscribe to, so have no clue). AMS peaks a bit later due to the Brazilians, but the active player base is so small that it doesn't matter.

Ya, unfortunately outside of iracing and a few console titles sim racing numbers are pretty low in north america during the evenings here.

 

[Leynad777]

Ya, unfortunately outside of iracing and a few console titles sim racing numbers are pretty low in north america during the evenings here.

Fortunately during European prime time the ranking servers in Raceroom are full and very competitive
Since I'm an owl regarding sim-racing, I certainly would like some more action during the night, or American prime time, but this iRacing-addiction seems a bit too strong overseas. There are North-American servers in RR and it's up to the users to fill them up. Raceroom delivers very similar features than iRacing regarding post-race-analysis and even a global ranking-system.

 

[kondor999]

Can't stand the FFB since last December's big update.

The endless science experiment continues, and now I've got over $200 worth of content that's worthless until they change the FFB again. Which they probably will.

This is something I really like about AC. The devs will never step in and f up the FFB, or change some small thing that renders every mod I have unusable.

There's something be said for a sim that is basically finished.

 

[Dethrone1427]

Can't stand the FFB since last December's big update.

The endless science experiment continues, and now I've got over $200 worth of content that's worthless until they change the FFB again. Which they probably will.

This is something I really like about AC. The devs will never step in and f up the FFB, or change some small thing that renders every mod I have unusable.

There's something be said for a sim that is basically finished.

I'd definitely like a bit more road feel going on. Yes, round the corners you have an element of weight transference and you can essentially feel what the car is doing. But in comparison with the Reiza titles it does feel a bit empty once you are up and running in a straight line, almost like the wheel has gone to sleep. I've tried all manner of settings recommended, I've even tried editing the controller profile file itself using tweaks from users from this site. Again, it's left feeling a bit empty. Just a touch more road feel/information and it would truly be spot on - tbh, and I know it's sacrilege, I'd be ok with a spot of canned effects. I just can't see how a hard suspensioned race car world transfer zero road detail in a straight line.

 

[Dan Costa]

This car is not the Chevrolet Monza Dekon
Why would I not drive the Chevrolet Monza Dekon
You start the game, pick a track a select the Chevrolet Monza Dekon
Very few recipes for happiness need only 3 words, Chevrolet Monza Dekon

 

[WPxNJ]

C'mon RR got money. Need Scirocco AND Watkins Glen. Let's go Santa!

 

[Hal Burns]

...and VW IDR....

 

[Majuh]

...and VW IDR....

Yeah, it's also going to be released:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1339177762129653760

 

[James Burton]

Raceroom is slowly pulling me away from ACC. I find the cars more fun in raceroom than ACC and I don't have to rage quit so often. I say Fun, maybe easier to drive. I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that I'm a bit **** at racing.

Dunno why all the complaints about the force feedback I love the shifter feedback when using a sequential shifter. My main complaint is when you crash the feedback doesn't stop it just goes mental for some reason.

 

[Kurupt CDN]

Looking at the announcements on there form they have several things in the works.
Audi GT3 evo, audi GT4, audi gt2 ,this car, watkins glen and an updated Bathurst along with a physics update adding engine maps and energy recovery.

Someone also posted a link to Raceroom running on the unreal engine for mobile.

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[UMC 22]

Someone also posted a link to Raceroom running on the unreal engine for mobile.

No, it's a mobile app called "RaceRoom Mobile" which is completely different than the sim we play on PC. Watch the video, it's more of a rhythm game than a racing game.

 

[Kurupt CDN]

No, it's a mobile app called "RaceRoom Mobile" which is completely different than the sim we play on PC. Watch the video, it's more of a rhythm game than a racing game.

I wouldn't expect it to be the same being a mobile version, other than the content.

Curious if this is the potential testing/preview of the move to the the new engine?

 

[RaceNut]

Help me out here guys, I'm not sure I can resist pressing the "Buy Now" button on the 21st!!!

Actually, I may be due for a little present from myself . . . hmmm.

 

[Deleted member 197115]

Help me out here guys, I'm not sure I can resist pressing the "Buy Now" button on the 21st!!!

Actually, I may be due for a little present from myself . . . hmmm.

Just make sure to follow advise here and use their virtual currency, it turns out quite cheaper in the end.

 

[RaceNut]

Just make sure to follow advise here and use their virtual currency, it turns out quite cheaper in the end.

Thanks Andrew, I had forgotten about the savings through buying vrp-packs. Time to stock up.

 

[UMC 22]

Curious if this is the potential testing/preview of the move to the the new engine?

Nope, because it is not a sim. It may have some of the same car models and tracks, but I doubt they're even the PC versions imported to mobile. As for the bit that really matters, the simulation of physics etc, it's absent. You tap/swipe to control your car and your timing defines the results. Looks like any kind of simulation is non-existent. Like most mobile games it's a boredom killer, not even a proper game.

 

[Kenny Paton]

Actually, I may be due for a little present from myself . . . hmmm.

I'm thinking along those lines, looks like I'll be getting plenty of new R3E content from Santa this year.

 

[Dethrone1427]

Raceroom is slowly pulling me away from ACC. I find the cars more fun in raceroom than ACC and I don't have to rage quit so often. I say Fun, maybe easier to drive. I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that I'm a bit **** at racing.

Dunno why all the complaints about the force feedback I love the shifter feedback when using a sequential shifter. My main complaint is when you crash the feedback doesn't stop it just goes mental for some reason.

So just out of curiosity, and I certainly don't want to derail the thread, have you got road detail going along in a straight line? As I'm wondering whether the FFB has been geared towards a certain type of wheel, geared/belt driven/DD. I mean, as previously stated, my wheel does nothing in a straight line, it's like I'm driving over a pool table! Like I said, still love the game, just wish there was that tiny little detail in there. It would be fantastic!

 

[Piotr Dul]

OMG!!! I remember when I was a kid my grandfather had a Scirocco Mk I. I was so happy every time he took me and my brother for a ride
Still remember his grey metallic Scirocco long after he passed away.

 

[Mekonrider]

Damn this thing is grippy! One of those easy to drive ,difficult to master cars on first impression.