InsideSimRacing.tv presents Episode 72 another E3 2010 special report. Another action packed episode as Darin interviews Thomas Jackermeier of Fanatec. They discuss a few new products coming soon as well as sim racing in general. Jessica interviews Tritton Technologies about their new line of headphones. They also take a first look at WRC, World Rally Championship by Blackbean. Exclusive footage accompanied by an interview of Fabio Paglianti.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
iRacing.com - Historic British Grand Prix
In a celebration of the history of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and in appreciation of the car that 32 years ago ushered in the ground-effect era of motorsport, more than a thousand members of iRacing.com are expected to participate in the iRacing.com Historic British Grand Prix. This group of race game enthusiasts and sim racers will compete in virtual versions of the Lotus 79, Mario Andretti's mount for his 1978 Formula One World Championship and the first car feature a fully-effective design that generates downforce through underbody aerodynamics.
When it comes to Grand Prix racing, it doesn't get any more historic than Silverstone. The modern World Championship was born on this former RAF bomber base, where Giuseppe Farina led a 1-2-3 sweep for Alfa Romeo, propelling him to the inaugural World Drivers Championship. It was also on Silverstone's storied grounds, 28 years later, that Colin Chapman's then-revolutionary Lotus 79 made its competition debut in the hands of Mario Andretti at the BRDC International Trophy non-championship event.
"Each year Silverstone pays homage to its grand prix history with at least two historic Formula One races," said Divina Galica, iRacing.com's director of partner relations. "As the eighth round in our 2010 World Tour, the iRacing.com Historic British Grand Prix allows our members from all over the world to join in paying tribute to this significant event in modern motorsport and a car that changed racing forever."
Galica noted that unlike the real-world Silverstone historic races, which because of tight scheduling at the UK's Formula One World Championship event must race on different weekends, iRacing's virtual version is scheduled for the same weekend as this year's real-world British Grand Prix.
The 68-lap race is scheduled for July 10 at 3 pm ET (19:00 GMT) and is open without additional charge to all iRacing.com members around the world. Grids for the 24-car race splits grids will be determined by qualifying time, with qualifying sessions beginning July 3 at 8 pm ET (00:00 GMT).
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When it comes to Grand Prix racing, it doesn't get any more historic than Silverstone. The modern World Championship was born on this former RAF bomber base, where Giuseppe Farina led a 1-2-3 sweep for Alfa Romeo, propelling him to the inaugural World Drivers Championship. It was also on Silverstone's storied grounds, 28 years later, that Colin Chapman's then-revolutionary Lotus 79 made its competition debut in the hands of Mario Andretti at the BRDC International Trophy non-championship event.
"Each year Silverstone pays homage to its grand prix history with at least two historic Formula One races," said Divina Galica, iRacing.com's director of partner relations. "As the eighth round in our 2010 World Tour, the iRacing.com Historic British Grand Prix allows our members from all over the world to join in paying tribute to this significant event in modern motorsport and a car that changed racing forever."
Galica noted that unlike the real-world Silverstone historic races, which because of tight scheduling at the UK's Formula One World Championship event must race on different weekends, iRacing's virtual version is scheduled for the same weekend as this year's real-world British Grand Prix.
The 68-lap race is scheduled for July 10 at 3 pm ET (19:00 GMT) and is open without additional charge to all iRacing.com members around the world. Grids for the 24-car race splits grids will be determined by qualifying time, with qualifying sessions beginning July 3 at 8 pm ET (00:00 GMT).
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iRacing Today – Episode 7
Trevor: "On this week’s show I discuss the large amount of official content released this week, talk about voice chat, take you around Laguna Seca, discuss another great community contributor, and take you through a busy week in the top tiers of iRacing."
Listen the 7th episode at iracingtoday.com
Listen the 7th episode at iracingtoday.com
Monday, July 5, 2010
Test Drive Unlimited 2 - Environments Trailer
Atari has released a new exclusive trailer from their upcoming racing video game Test Drive Unlimited 2 showing the ever-changing environments in which you'll be racing.
Test Drive Unlimited 2 is set on the island of Ibiza. The developers at Eden Studios used actual topographic information to design the environment and recreated a number of the island's towns in detail. All the road networks are designed to be as true to life as possible, so players will feel like they're really racing on Ibiza itself. The island has a full day/night cycle (and weather effects!) which spans approximately two hours, so players will be driving their cars of choice through rainy nights and brilliant sunsets.
Test Drive Unlimited 2 is scheduled for release this fall for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Test Drive Unlimited 2 is set on the island of Ibiza. The developers at Eden Studios used actual topographic information to design the environment and recreated a number of the island's towns in detail. All the road networks are designed to be as true to life as possible, so players will feel like they're really racing on Ibiza itself. The island has a full day/night cycle (and weather effects!) which spans approximately two hours, so players will be driving their cars of choice through rainy nights and brilliant sunsets.
Test Drive Unlimited 2 is scheduled for release this fall for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
F1 2010 - Developer Diary #4
Codemasters have released the 4th developer diary video showing the car production process and new gameplay footage too.
Codemasters will bring the F1 2010 to PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in September 2010.
Codemasters will bring the F1 2010 to PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in September 2010.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
iRacing.com - NASCAR iRacing Drivers World Championship - Daytona
iRacing TV has released a video recap of the 11th round 2010 NASCAR iRacing Drivers World Championship at Daytona International Speedway.
Friday, July 2, 2010
iRacing.com - Thompson International Speedway & Tour Modified
Fans of high powered, open wheel short track action are in luck. On two counts. Thompson International Speedway is now included free in our base package. What’s more, the race car most often associated with the legendary Connecticut short track - the NASCAR Tour Modified, faster cousin of the SK Modified – is now available.
No matter the race car, action on the banks of Thompson’s high banked 5/8 mile is fast and furious. But racing wheel-to-wheel with a couple dozen 2600 pound, 600 horsepower Tour Modifieds is faster and furious-er than just about anything this side of the Space Shuttle. Those who already own the SK Modifed have automatically had the Tour Modified added to their stable. Purchase a Tour Modified and we’ll throw-in the SK Modified for free.
No matter the race car, action on the banks of Thompson’s high banked 5/8 mile is fast and furious. But racing wheel-to-wheel with a couple dozen 2600 pound, 600 horsepower Tour Modifieds is faster and furious-er than just about anything this side of the Space Shuttle. Those who already own the SK Modifed have automatically had the Tour Modified added to their stable. Purchase a Tour Modified and we’ll throw-in the SK Modified for free.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
InsideSimRacing: Episode 71
InsideSimRacing.tv presents Episode 71 another E3 2010 special report. This show they have a variety of topics, starting with Test Drive Unlimited 2 by Atari and Eden Games. Jessica talks with one of the lead developers, the Shaun interviews a dev from Criterion games while Darin checks out their new title Need for Speed Hot Pursuit. Jessica also stops by the Turtle Beach and Playseats booth to see what they have to offer.
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