iRacing – 2014 Season 3 Update 1

iRacing 2014 Season 3 build released

Last week, Iracing.com released the new iRacing 2014 Season 3 build. As with most big updates some issues can surface that where not ironed out at release day. Besides the ATI Crossfire fix and tire curing implementation for the remaining cars, the update contains physics changes and new setups for a selection of cars, and various fixes and improvements bringing the season 3 build up to standard.

 

Release Notes for the iRacing 2014 Season 3 Update 1

Simulation

• Change the graphics initialization to use an older Direct3D routine. This resolves the issue where ATI Crossfire was using only one card, where the sim would not load in 64-bit using SoftTH, and could potentially resolve additional recent graphics issues.

Controls

• Includes the latest Fanatec SDK.

Cars:

• Added missing sponsor images.

 BMW GT3 Z4

• Updated the car’s graphics model to improve rendering performance in night races.

 Chevrolet Camaro Class B

• Removed extra polygons from the cockpit model that were causing weird reflections in the mirror.
• No longer forces the spoiler color.
• Fixed a bug where the nose of the car could disappear at certain viewing distances.
• Updated the phoenix_2012, iIwa_oval, and Charlotte_quadoval setups.

 Chevrolet Impala Class B

• Updated the phoenix_2012, iowa_oval, and charlotte_quadoval setups.

 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

• Added a setup for the 2012 version of Phoenix.

 Chevrolet National Impala

• Added a setup for the 2012 version of Phoenix.

 Chevrolet Silverado

• Adjusted the bristol and pocono_oval setups.

 Chevrolet SS-Gen6

• Added a setup for the 2012 version of Phoenix.
• Fix the rear spoiler so that it doesn’t pop in and out.

 Dallara IndyCar circa 2011

• Updated the baseline setup, renamed road_lowdownforce.sto to road_low_downforce.sto and updated this setup, updated the road_smooth and road_bumpy setups.

 Ford Falcon V8 Supercar

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Ford Fusion-Gen6

• Added a setup for the 2012 version of Phoenix.

 Ford GT

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Ford Mustang Class B

• Updated the phoenix_2012, Iowa_oval, and Charlotte_quadoval setups.

 Ford Mustang FR500S

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Legends Ford ’34 Coupe

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Lotus 49

• We have tweaked the grip level to slow the car down a little as it appears it’s a bit too fast in corners at the moment.
• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.
• Updated the baseline, road_short and road_long setups.

 

 Lotus 79

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Mazda MX-5 Cup

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Mazda MX-5 Roadster

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.
• Updated the baseline setup.

 Pontiac Solstice

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Ruf RT 12R AWD

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Ruf RT 12R RWD

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Ruf RT 12R Track C-Spec

• Updated the baseline setup.

 Skip Barber Formula 2000

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

Spec Racer Ford

• Updated engine sounds to sound better when listening from a distance.
• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Star Mazda

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

Super Late Model

• Improved shadow frame-rate performance at night tracks.
• Updated all setups.

Toyota Camry-Gen6

• Added a setup for the 2012 version of Phoenix.

 VW Jetta TDI Cup

• Now has lap time fall off from additional tire curing when the tires are hot.

 Tracks:

 Donington Park Circuit

• Added missing pit light to right side of pit exit. Light is attached to catch fence.

 

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