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iRacing has deployed Patch 4 for the 2021 Season 2 build of its online racing simulation.
The update patch contains some more fixes and improvements complementing the main 2021 Season 2 Release.
Check out the full changelog below.
Credit: Included screenshot by Gilles Le Blanc.
Official Webpage – www.iRacing.com
Changelog:
iRacing UI: (5.13.01-2021-s2)
General
– The clock in the UI banner has been made more visible when Dark Mode is active.
Race Series
– The Event start dates have been added to the information displayed in the Season Schedule.
– – This shows the start date for all weeks, regardless if they are completed or in progress.
– The minimum number of participants required in order for a Ranked Session to go Official has been added to the Series Info panel.
– – Remember, your Safety Rating is always effected by your performance in Ranked Sessions; and your iRating is only effected if the event has enough participants to go Official!
– Fixed an issue where the displayed time of day word description (except Afternoon) did not match the actual time value for the Session info.
– Fixed an issue where the Time of Day info bubble was not displayed correctly on a Series Schedule.
Hosted Racing
– When creating a Hosted Session from an event on a Race Season Schedule, the correct time of day will now be carried over into the Hosted Session creation window.
– Fixed an issue where setting a weight penalty for a given car was being automatically rounded to the nearest whole kilogram, regardless of units in use and actual value.
– Fixed an issue where creating a Hosted Session from a Series Schedule was not carrying over the correct Time of Day settings.
Test Drive
– When creating a Test Drive from a Series event, the correct time of day will now be carried over into the Test Drive creation window.
Leagues
– When creating a League Team Race, the Grid Builder button is now correctly unavailable.
Paint Shop
– Fixed an issue where an empty column could appear when selecting to change cars.
SIMULATION:
Peripherals
– A new Thrustmaster “OneWheel” API has been integrated.
– – This API should resolve various force feedback issues. This update is automatic, no manual processes are required by users.
– TrueForce support for Logitech wheels has been re-enabled.
– – Users will need to manually force GHUB to upgrade to version 2021.3.5164 if you are already on version 2021.2.7359. See the following forum post for a guide on how to get Logitech TrueForce back up and running safely: https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3801302.page
CARS:
ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala
– The New Damage Model has been re-enabled for this vehicle on this environment!
– For the New Damage Model, several adjustments have been made, including:
– – Wheel strengths have been adjusted so they break or hinge less.
– – Spring damper limits have been adjusted so they may occasionally collapse with appropriate damage.
– – The break thresholds for many body mount points have been reduced.
Global Mazda MX-5 Cup
– Preventative measures have been taken to halt rampant license plate thievery for this vehicle within the 3D Model Viewer.
Mercedes-AMG GT3
– Fixed an issue where the iRacing UI model for this vehicle could appear without mirrors.
NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
– Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.
NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang
– Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.
NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry
– Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.
TRACKS:
Kansas Speedway
– Some advertisements and signs have been updated.
Talladega Superspeedway
– Some advertisements and signs have been updated.
