ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - December 17th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this episode they get to see some real life Pro race car drivers fight it out in iRacing. The event is done in true IROC fashion running in both oval and road to declare the overall champion. They also cover the all girls race at Okayama in the Mazda MX5. There is news from ISI about RFactor 2, Simbin on GTR3, Eutechnyx about Nascar 2011 and from Codemasters about Dirt Showdown. They then have some exclusive footage of Ridge Racer UnboundedThen to top things off a new Simrig of the Week sponsored by Tamiya in addition to a review of the paddle shifters for the DFGT by Gran Turgismo.

C.A.R.S. - Build 106 Released

Slightly Mad Studios have released a new build 106 of their C.A.R.S simulation game. The new build comes with plenty of stuff to be excited about as an all-new car and a major new feature are being introduced, alongside an exciting competition with a very special reward.

The new build introduces the Caterham R500 Superlight, a lightweight British sports car that will give you the ride of your life.
Powered by a 263hp engine while weighing just 503 kilos, the car has an extremely favorable power to weigh ratio that results in stunning on-track performance.

The brand-new leader board feature is now live, allowing you to see where you stack up against the best drivers in our community.
Hot laps are automatically transferred to the leaderboard system and can be browsed using car track filters.

The new build is now available for download for all WMD members with Team Member status and above.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - November 26th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this weeks show Shaun features and in depth article on laser scanning and more about iRacing by Nick Neben. Then there is coverage of the Celebration from Homestead, Florida as Ray Alfalla is awarded with the champions Trophy and Check for the NASCAR iRacing World Championship. They also feature a new track for Netkar and it is the 2011 version of Imola. They also have a DIY type motion rig featured on the Tamiya Simrig of the Week and also showcase a great racing league that anyone will be able to run in.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Fanatec CSR Elite Pedal Review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a review of the new CSR Elite pedals by Fanatec. Shaun tells you everything to know about these pedals and then gives you pros and cons followed by the "Rev" scale. Watch and see how these new pedals scored.

Forza Motorsport 4 – November DLC Pack

Turn 10 has released the first DLC pack for their Forza Motorsport 4. Paid DLC pack adds ten new cars and it will be available for 560 Microsoft Points or 7 USD on Xbox LIVE.

- 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

- 2012 Aston Martin Virage

- 2011 #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R15++ TDI

- 2011 Audi RS3 Sportback

- 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

- 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8

- 2011 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione F458 Italia

- 2013 Ford Focus ST

- 1992 GMC Typhoon

- 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - November 12th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. This show covers a wide variety of topics starting off in the console world of racing with new from both Forza and Gran Turismo. They also look at new content coming to Ferrari Virtual Academy and the WSGT Mod for rFactor. In addition to that a new Simrig of the Week and an announcement from Fanatec about some holiday specials they have lined up.

C.A.R.S. - Build 91 Released

Slightly Mad Studios have released a new build 91 of their C.A.R.S simulation game. The new build features the Gumpert Apollo Sport, a 750hp sports car powered by an Audi V8 bi-turbo engine. The new car can be driven on two new tracks as the build also includes two early versions of Spa Francorchamps and Willow Springs International Raceway.

The new build also includes plenty of fixes and improvements including:

• Paint UV mapping finished, LODX meshes finished, collision meshes added for GUMPERT apollo S
• Temp. LODA/CPIT meshes added, lots of bug fixes for GUMPERT apollo S
• GUMPERT apollo S (alpha 1) added to the game
• New physics for the Ariel Atom
• Ariel Atom LODA wip check in
• Both Racer cars: CPIT suspension models added
• Belgium Forest track added
• California Raceway track added
• First pass at a new UI checked in
• Resolution increase to 1080p across UI, TILE interface on Login, MainMenu, QuickSolo, Loading screens

The new build is now available for download for all WMD members with Team Member status and above.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Game Stock Car review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents the review of Reiza Studios debut title, Game Stock Car. Jessica Lopez hosts this episode as Darin and Shaun put this title through it's paces. In addition to the base game Reiza Studios and various partners have released new content and a patch to the game making it that much more complete.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - November 5th 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this episode Darin talks about iRacings new build and a bunch of new features that have been added to the sim. He also makes an announcement of a new iconic car making its way to that sim. Also covered on the show is Simbin's announcement of a new sim as well as information about the new open beta that is coming for rFactor 2. In addition to that they have a new Tamiya Simrig of the week, news about the Fanatec CSR Elite Beta contests and more all in one quick show.

Need for Speed: The Run - Preview by GameTrailers.com

GameTrailers.com has released a video preview of the Need for Speed: The Run.

It's a race across the country against hundreds of opponents in this exclusive preview of Need for Speed: The Run.

Need for Speed: The Run is a racing video game, the 18th title in the Need for Speed franchise, and is being developed by EA Black Box and will be published by Electronic Arts. The game is described as "An illicit, high-stakes race across the country. The only way to get your life back is to be the first from San Francisco to New York. No speed limits. No rules. No allies. All you have are your driving skills and sheer determination as you battle hundreds of the world's most notorious drivers on the country's most dangerous roads."

Need for Speed: The Run will be released on November 15, 2011 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo 3DS.

iRacing.com - Release Notes for 2011 Season 4

Grant Reeve has posted release notes for new 2011 Season 4.

Race Panel Changes
- Added a visual MPR indicator that is displayed between the car and the sessions box. This provides a quick and easy indication if you are racing up, down or equal to your license level.
- Added a track confirmation dialog to the race panel. It is displayed when you click on a registration link in the race panel and the track associated with the session is different from what is currently displayed in the race panel. This should help to avoid issues that happen when we approach race week cutovers where people register for sessions on different tracks than they expected.

Driver Stats
- The driver stats page now includes the checkbox Active Drivers, which will restrict the result set to currently active members.

Release notes are too long to show them all on the front page so click on "Read more" button below.

InsideSimRacing.tv - Formula One 2011 Review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents a review of F1 2011 by Codemasters. This review comes not after just a quick feel for the game, but after playing the career mode and looking for every last new and old detail of the game. F1 2010 was only a year ago and a worthy game that did leave much of the community wanting for more. In this review you find out if Codemasters went the extra mile and gave sim racers what they wanted out of the most prestigious name in all of racing.

F1 2011 - Buddh New Delhi Trailer

Codemasters have released a new trailer of their F1 2011 title showing us the preview of the upcoming F1 race at Buddh race circuit. Be the first to cross the the finish line at the beautiful 16 turn track in New Delhi, India.

F1 2011 features all of the official teams, drivers and circuits from 2011 FIA F1 World Championship. F1 2011 debuts DRS (Drag Reduction System) and KERS also returns. Competitive online racing is extended with 16 players going head-to-head with up to 8 AI drivers added to simulate the full grid of 24 drivers. A new Parc Ferme area, an expanded and revamped Paddock, new Pit Lane, celebration and reaction cinematics and an enhanced media interaction system fully immerse players in the glamour, pressure and excitement of being a F1 driver.

F1 2011 is available for the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

rFactor 2 - Recommended Server Specs

Tim Wheatley from Image Space Incorporated has released a minimum and recommended server specs for the rFactor 2.

"Bandwidth:
96 Kbits/sec per user for server populations less than 10
256 Kbits/sec per user for server populations between 10 and 20
768 Kbits/sec per user for server populations between 20 and 30

RAM use:
Approximately 200 MB per server instance for server populations less than 10
Approximately 300 MB per server instance for server populations between 10 and 20
Approximately 400 MB per server instance for server populations between 20 and 30

CPU Usage:
This is also dependent on the server population and number of AI drivers but we would account for at least 250 MHz per server instance and on modern CPU, for example if you have a 2.5 GHz dual core you can run 20 servers (10 per core, 10 * 250 Mhz = 2.5 GHz) on that CPU if you have other requirements mentioned above meet. Floating point unit required."

InsideSimRacing.tv - Thrustmaster TH8RS Review

InsideSimRacing.tv presents an exclusive first look and review of the Thrustmaster TH8RS Shifter for the PC and the PS3. This stylish shifter is mostly made of metal and has gates that look like they are right out of a supercar. It is an 8 speed shifter that works as a stand alone device and even works with Gran Turismo when used with a T500RS wheel.

Thrustmaster TH8 RS features a 5.12" tall stick with a removable knob. The TH8 RS includes two interchangeable shift plates, each suited to a specific configuration – H-pattern and Sequential. Thrustmaster has designed the TH8 RS with unrivalled precision, by including Hall Effect AccuRate Technology™ featuring magnetic sensors. Avoiding usage of potentiometers or tact switches eliminates wear due to contact, thus delivering an unlimited product lifespan.

The TH8 RS will be available in November 2011 at the suggested retail price of $149.99.

rFactor 2 - Sun glare effect & Nvidia 3D Vision

Image Space Incorporated has released new preview screenshot of the rFactor 2 simulation showing us sun glare effect in the cockpit of Renault Megane Trophy car.

Nvidia has recently released a new GeForce 258.62 Driver software and the changelog revealed that rFactor 2 is listed for Nvidia 3D Vision profiles. Nvidia 3D Vision automatically transforms PC games into full 3D without the need for additional game patches.

rFactor 2 is still on-target for release later this year and will for the first time place the driver in the dynamic environment real life drivers feel every weekend. With moving trackside objects, changes to the racing line including rubber build-up and marbles, day-night-day transitions, wet-dry transitions and a very advanced new tire model, no two laps will truly feel the same.

iRacing TV - Episode 11

iRacing.com has released a new episode of their iRacing TV.

n the 11th episode of iRacingTV, VP of Art & Production, Greg Hill, reviews up and coming features (some will appear in the new iRacing build coming this fall). Also, NASCAR iRacing Series World Championship driver Josh Parker stops by the studio to discuss his sim racing career. Will Power, James Davison, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Trevor Bayne also make appearances on this episode.

The Episode 11 is also available at www.iracingtv.com

C.A.R.S. - Build 78 Release

Slightly Mad Studios have released a new build 78 of their C.A.R.S simulation game. The new version includes a new car Ariel Atom V8, Shifter Kart and new fantasy circuit Glencairn Kart Track.

The new build also includes plenty of fixes and improvements including:

• Improved lighting settings for most tracks
• Various UI fixes and improvements
• Added cloudy weather selection to race menu
• Enabled fuel consumption and tyre wear
• Added a few more options to visuals menu
• Added free camera (Ctrl-F then the mouse and WASD, SHIFT keys)

The new build is now available for download for all WMD members with Team Member status and above.

ISR.tv - This Week In Sim Racing - October 22nd 2011

InsideSimRacing.tv presents new episode of the "This Week In Sim Racing" show. In this weeks episode they cover Game Stock Car, GT Academy, and Forza 4. They also look back at C.A.R.S., go on board the USS hornet for the NVIDIA Ge Force Lan 6 and showcase a new simrig of the week by Tamiya. They also have and announcement from Reiza studios about a new Ayrton Senna Game.

C.A.R.S. - Preview screenshots of the build 78

Development Director of the C.A.R.S. Andy Garton has published new preview screenshots of the upcoming build 78. New build will be released soon and it will bring new race track and heavy sky weather feature to the simulation.

C.A.R.S. will be probably released on November 2012 for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo console.