iRacing – 2022 Season 4 (Pre)Release Notes

04/09/2022 iRacing Leave a comment

iRacing is getting ready to deploy the 2022 Season 4 build for its online racing service. If all goes as planned, the new build should be live on September 7.

Credit: iRacing Screenshot by Elliot Roberts.

Besides the usual list of updates, fixes, and new features, the 2022 Season 4 release will introduce a nice selection of new content. Most noticeable will be the release of iRacing’s first fully electric race car, the Porsche Mission R. Furthermore, the European Motorsport Arena Oschersleben and Rudskogen Motorsenter tracks will be available. On the Dirt racing side of things, iRacing will add the Dirt Oval, Lucas Oil Speedway to the racing service.

Alongside the brand new content, also a few of the existing cars and tracks have received an update. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway IndyCar Oval has been revamped using 2022 laser scan data, while both the ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala and the Lotus 79 car feature brand new artwork.

Also worth mentioning are updates to the new Damage Model, significant upgrades to the Low-Frequency Effects audio system, and the addition of Driving Aid Pit Lines for all Road Courses. For the iRacing UI, the veteran-favorite Race Guide is now available, as well as Custom Car Classes for AI Racing, and a few new Guided Tours. The seasonal AI update brings AI Racing for another 9 Cars at 13 Track Configurations.

Season highlights include:

Porsche Mission R – Our first all-electric vehicle!
Lucas Oil Speedway – Dirt Oval
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben – Road Course (4 configs)
Rudskogen Motorsenter – Road Course (FREE!)
iRacing UI Enhancements:
– – Race Guide
– – Custom Car Classes for AI Racing
– – New UI Guided Tours (Up Next, Hosted Sessions, and Time Attack)
ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala and Lotus 79 – Bumper-to-Bumper Artwork Updates
Indianapolis Motor Speedway – IndyCar Oval 2022 Laser Scan Update
New Energy-Based Damage System Update
Low-Frequency Effects Extensive Updates
Qualification Scrutiny System Update
Road Course Driving Aid Pit Lines
New Damage Model for the Porsche Mission R
AI Racing for 9 Cars (All 5 GTE Class Cars, the Lotus 49, and all 3 NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Class Cars)
AI Racing at 13 Track Configurations (Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, both Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans configs, Indianapolis Motor Speedway – IndyCar Oval, all four Motorsport Arena Oschersleben configs, 3 new Nürburgring Combined configs (24h, Short w/out Arena, and VLN), Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke – BES/WEC, and Rudskogen Motorsenter)
694 professionally crafted vehicle setups

2022 Season 4 Changelog:

iRacing UI:

General

Redundant Create a Race and Test Drive buttons have been removed from several pages, including Series List, Up Next, Hosted Races, and Time Attack Competitions.

Profile

Members’ Profile fields will now be subject to inappropriate potato language filtering.

Tracks

Fixed a few inconsistencies with the display order of some track configurations in dropdown menus.

Race Guide

The Race Guide that our veteran drivers had come to know and love on the Classic Membersite makes its triumphant debut in the iRacing UI!
Find all your favorite functionality for browsing and joining upcoming events in a calendar-like format.

AI Racing

Custom Car Classes are now available for AI Racing!

Time Attack

Fixed a wording issue with multi-car Time Attacks that were claiming to be multiclass Time Attacks.

Leagues

The League Sessions table now sorts future League Sessions by date correctly.

Results

Fixed an issue in Recent Results where the bottoms of the Car and Track text were being clipped.

Replays

Replays will now load slightly faster.

Paint Shop

Some new sponsors have been added to the Paint Shop!
– – Carquest
– – Garage XYZ
– – MOZA Racing
Fixed issue where the Show Stamps toggle in the Paint Shop did not toggle off.

Guided Tours

Three new Guided Tours have been added to the iRacing UI! These include:
– – Time Attack Competition Info
– – Up Next
– – Hosted Races

Simulation:

Windows Support

iRacing Season 2022 Season 4 will be the last release of iRacing to officially support Windows 8.1. Microsoft is deprecating support for the Windows 8.1 operating system in January of 2023.

iRacing Companion App

With the start of iRacing 2022 Season 4, iSchedule is being deprecated.
There are no upcoming updates for iSchedule.
– – Both login and register for iSchedule is currently disabled.
– – As of September 28, 2022, the iSchedule app will no longer be available.
Download the iRacing Companion App directly from your device’s app store, here:
– – Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iracing.companion
– – Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/en/app/iracing-companion/id1620903126

Documents

Several of iRacing’s official legal documents have received a visual facelift and improved formatting.

Teams

Fixed an issue that could cause a team to fail to be disqualified in a Team Racing session with the “Drive Fair Share/All Declared Drivers Must Drive” option selected.
– – This issue prevented the rule from being evenly applied if the session specified a minimum of 1 driver.

Race Control

Fixed an issue where joining a Race Session late could put the driver a lap down.
In Lone Qualifying, any lap crossing no longer counts if the car is coming out of a pit lane which is positioned just before the Start/Finish line.

Qualification Scrutiny

The Qualification Scrutiny system has been updated to no longer trigger a full disqualification from Qualifying on the second offense and is no longer a two-part system. Instead, when the officiants notice an offense, a furled black flag is immediately given and laps are no longer scored until the driver resets the car. Drive clean!

Engine

The auto-pit-speed-limiter will no longer be used during gridding or parade laps.
– – Cars need to be able to get out of pit lane at any speed during the parade laps.

AI Racing

AI Drivers have passed the licensing requirements and cockpit testing for racing with the following additional cars:
– – GTE Car Class
– – – – BMW M8 GTE
– – – – Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE
– – – – Ferrari 488 GTE
– – – – Ford GTE
– – – – Porsche 911 RSR
– – Lotus 49
– – NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Car Class
– – – – NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
– – – – NASCAR Cup Series Next-Gen Ford Mustang
– – – – NASCAR Cup Series Next-Gen Toyota Camry
AI Drivers have passed the classroom and on-track testing for racing at the following additional tracks and configurations:
– – Canadian Tire Motorsports Park
– – Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans (both configs)
– – Indianapolis Motor Speedway – IndyCar Oval
– – Motorsport Arena Oschersleben (all four configs)
– – Nürburgring Combined (24h, Short w/out Arena, and VLN)
– – Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke – BES/WEC
– – Rudskogen Motorsenter
AI Drivers are now indicated on black box displays.
– – Wherever an AI Driver’s name appears in any black box, it is now preceded by an AI icon.
AI Vehicles now have more accurate tire temperatures.
With the traditional and impeccable iRacing AI University out for Summer Break, our AI Drivers enrolled in some highly regarded community-led courses for the 2022 Season 4 Release including:
– – Relationship Goals for Cornering Gears
– – Timing + Duration + Pressure = The Mechanics of Brake Thought
– – The Zen Art of Serving Penalties
– – How Car Size Impacts Passing Potential
– – CAUTION: Pitting May Lose Track Position!
– – Impact Recovery and Returning to the Racing Line
– – Successful Hunting Tactics for Pit Stall Approach
– – Perceiving Social Cues and Cornering Stiffness for Dilettantes
– – How to Become a Parade Vanguard
– – PEDAL TO THE METAL! FULL THROTTLE RACING!
– – 19 Tips for Surviving the Trip Back to the Pit
– – Safely Overtaking Cars with Less Class
– – Track Spline Analysis for Digital Lifeforms
– – Caring for your Domesticated Tire with Guest Speaker David Kaemmer
– – Service Time Optimization – Tires and/or Gas
Fixed an issue where AI Drivers could sometimes drive through pit lane rather than enter pit stall at the end of Lone Qualifying session.
Fixed a rare crash-to-desktop issue.
AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the following cars:
– – <Car Class> Touring Cars
– – Dallara P217
– – Global Mazda MX-5 Cup
– – Indy Pro 2000 PM-18
– – Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)
AI Drivers have improved their racing skills at the following track configurations:
– – Chicagoland Speedway
– – Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Endurance
– – Daytona International Speedway – Oval
– – Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Oval
– – Martinsville Speedway
– – Richmond Raceway
– – Talladega Superspeedway

New Damage Model

The New Damage Model algorithm has received an extensive update where damage from a collision is now calculated based on impact energy instead of raw impulse magnitude.
– – Bending and breaking now occur when the energy associated with the impact exceeds the yield and break limits set in joules. In this manner, prior sustained damage is accumulated and subsequent impact joules are added to the affected car parts. This makes it now possible to cause breakage due to prolonged smaller impacts over time. Previously, damage and breakage would only happen when the impulse magnitude was beyond the force limits at the time of impact. This provided a less realistic damage over time experience and led to seemingly brittle behaviors.
– – All New Damage Model-enabled cars now utilize this “Energy Damage System”.
– – As a result of this systemic change, all vehicle break limits have generally been adjusted down slightly based on recalculations for damage properties.
The algorithm for preventing meshes from snagging on uneven ground surfaces has been updated.
Track edge calculations are now more precise.
Fixed an issue with hinged mounts and tether forces.
Fixed an issue where spring dampers could sometimes receive damage while in the garage.
Fixed an issue where cars could sometimes rise up on their suspension when initially dropped into the world.
Fixed an issue where wheels could suffer damage if hyper-extension limits were reached while in the pits or entering the world.

Spotter

The spotter has improved his English skills after auditing an iRAI University class and no longer pluralizes the phrase, “one lap to green”.

Graphics

The number of possible dynamic and fixed cubemap updates has been reduced.

Virtual Reality

Fixed an OpenXR issue where the view could flip upside down when tracking is lost.
Fixed a crashing issue with OpenXR that could occur if the Sim loaded without the HMD ever being successfully tracked at all.
Fixed an OpenXR issue where the 3D view could freeze during loading whenever motion reprojection is enabled via the WMR runtime.

Visual Effects

All car windshield reflections have been updated.
Grass and debris kick-up clouds linger slightly longer.
All particle effects in the Simulator have had some underlying code updated.

Audio

The Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) bass shaker system has had an extensive rewrite. These updates include:
– – LFE effects are no longer influenced by the Simulator master volume. They now only rely on their own separate LFE master volume to control their force level.
– – The signal path has been cleaned up to eliminate clipping as well as to remove a compressor that was adding distortion. This will cause a change in the signal balance for all effects, you will need to remix them if you have made changes.
– – New LFE effects have been added for a variety of sounds, including starter, engine blowout, rocks, backfires, a new pit speed limiter effect as well as road noise.
– – Some amplifiers have a limiter on the input signal that causes distortion of the LFE effects. A new LFE option to add a -10 dB cut is now available that reduces the input signal below the amp cutoff. If you are using a ButtKicker brand amp, or feel that some effects are being lost, then enable this in the LFE options.
– – For the LFE system, the ability to select channels has been removed from LFE in an effort to simplify the configuration. By default, all LFE will play on the stereo front channels of your assigned sound card, and for almost all users this is the correct way to configure things.
– – – – If you need to access the channel mappings you can bring it back by setting “[BassShaker] DisplayLFEChannels=1” in the “app.ini” file.
– – A new high pass filter is now available for use with all LFE bass shaker effects.
– – – – This system is disabled by default (value of -1), but may be used to help tame shakers that have an overly strong resonant frequency. In the “app.ini” file, adjust the entry, “[BassShaker] freqPhysHighpass_Hz=-1” to a positive value, such as 25 Hz. 25 Hz is a conservative value, if your shaker misbehaves then try raising this up to 50 Hz.
– – For even more detailed information on all these updates to the LFE system, check out a Members Forum post by our very own David Tucker here: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/222965/#Comment_222965
Retuned the balance of pager motor vibration for pedals and game controllers.

User Interface

The brake and throttle meters now correctly show brake and traction aid effects.
The mouse-over tooltip for the Force Feedback Strength Slider has been improved.

Driving Aids

Pit Entry and Exit blue driving aid lines have been added to ALL Road Courses, and a blue cone has been added if one was missing.

Controls

For the Controls mapping section of the Options Screen, whenever you hold a control from your keyboard, wheel, mouse, or another device, if that key is already bound, it will now blink so you can easily see what controls are mapped.
Fixed an issue that disabled the ignition switch when the text chat window was opened. You may now use an on/off toggle switch on the ignition without issue.
Fixed an issue that prevented controls from working when the garage or options screens were opened. You can now map a button to recenter your VR display or to take screenshots when in the garage or options dialogs. This only works with joystick button inputs for the time being, a keyboard input will not work yet.
Fixed an issue that was causing wheels with shift indicators to blink when you exit your car when the pit speed limiter is active.

Spotter

Additional spotter messages have been added to the Spanish language pack.
– – Thank you, Ari Cejas!

Telemetry

A new telemetry value, “MemSoftPageFaultSec” has been added which goes along with the existing “MemPageFaultSec” to complete the data found in the ‘P’ meter.
A new telemetry string, “DriverCarIsElectric” has been added for the player car YAML string and “CarIsElectric” for each car.
The value units for “FuelLevel” live telemetry is now changed to kWh if the car is electric.
Fixed an issue where status meter telemetry was outputting all zeros.

Cars:

<Car Class> GT1 Cars

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.

<Car Class> GT3 Cars

GT3 Car Class balance has been improved.
The drafting parameters have been updated.
The tire wear rate has been rebalanced.
The caster adjustment range has been reduced.
Pit stop tire change duration has been reduced.
iRacing setups have been updated.

<Car Class> GT4 Cars

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where detached parts could snap back into place.
iRacing setups have been updated.

<Car Class> GTE Cars

AI Racing is now available for the entire GTE Car Class! This includes the following vehicles:
– – BMW M8 GTE
– – Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE
– – Ferrari 488 GTE
– – Ford GTE
– – Porsche 911 RSR

<Car Class> NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Trucks

iRacing setups have been added.

<Car Class> NASCAR Classic 1987 Cars

Tire compound parameters have been updated.
Vehicle parameters have been updated to coincide with the latest tire updates.
Suspension compliance has been updated.
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
For the New Damage Model, fixed a large imbalance in yield limits for the roof of the Ford and Buick.
iRacing setups have been updated.

<Car Class> NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Cars

AI Racing is now available for all three of the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Class Cars!
Wall proximity effects have been adjusted.
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
iRacing setups have been updated.

<Car Class> NASCAR Xfinity Cars

iRacing setups have been updated.

<Car Class> Touring Cars

Car Class balance has been improved.
Aerodynamic models have been updated with brand new real-world information.
Tire compound parameters have been updated.
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
For the New Damage Model, rebalanced the damage parameters for all car body panels across the class.
Mirror portal resolution has been increased to better match that of other cars.
iRacing setups have been updated.

ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala

Artwork overhaul!
– – The ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala has received a bumper-to-bumper internal and external artwork overhaul, including brand new models, textures, paint patterns, pit team gear, shadows, damage morphs, visual effects, and shaders. The audio profile has been rebuilt to boot – looking and sounding sharp!
– – The number of paint patterns has been adjusted, and the custom car paint template has been updated.
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where the front wheels would easily penetrate the front fenders when broken.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Audi 90 GTO

iRacing setups have been updated.

Audi RS 3 LMS

Patched a small hole that could be seen in the cockpit view.

BMW M4 GT3

The suspension spring range has been increased.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

iRacing setups have been updated.

Dallara F3

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where some rear wing car parts were using incorrect pivots when viewed from a distance.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Dallara iR-01

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Dallara IR18

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
For the New Damage Model, the floor, engine, and diffuser collision shapes have been adjusted to help prevent abrupt ground snagging.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Dallara P217

Headlight flares now move properly with the headlights after they have taken damage.
Backfire sounds have been improved.
Updated a tooltip for rear ARB adjustments.

Dirt Late Model

iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Midget

iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Modified

iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Sprint Car

Tire sidewall friction and restitution have been increased to make wall contact more punishing, and wall riding less advantageous.
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Sprint Car Non-Winged

Tire sidewall friction and restitution have been increased to make wall contact more punishing, and wall riding less advantageous.
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Street Stock

Tire sidewall friction and restitution have been increased to make wall contact more punishing, and wall riding less advantageous.
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt UMP Modified

iRacing setups have been updated.

Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020

Peak brake pedal force has been reduced.

Ford GT GT2/GT3

(GT3) – Fixed an issue where the GT2 diffuser could appear on this vehicle.
(GT3) – The car paint template decal layer has been updated.

Formula Renault 2.0

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
iRacing setups have been added.

Formula Renault 3.5

iRacing setups have been added.

Formula Vee

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.

Global Mazda MX-5 Cup

Tire parameters have been updated.
Some audio crackles have been removed from some in-car sounds.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Hyundai Elantra N TC

The brake pedal motion ratio has been reduced to improve brake modulation.

Hyundai Veloster N TC

The brake pedal motion ratio has been reduced to improve brake modulation.

Indy Pro 2000 PM-18

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
Fixed an issue where the end plates appeared mirrored at longer camera distances.
iRacing setups have been updated.

iRacing Formula iR-04

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Legends Ford ’34 Coupe

iRacing setups have been updated.

Lotus 49

AI Racing is now available for the Lotus 49!
iRacing setups have been updated

Lotus 79

Artwork overhaul!
– – The Lotus 79 has received a bumper-to-bumper internal and external artwork overhaul, including brand new models, textures, paint patterns, pit team gear, shadows, damage morphs, visual effects, and shaders. Looking sharp!
– – The custom paint car template has been updated.

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

The suspension spring range has been increased.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
Fixed an issue where the rear ARB was not reloading correctly.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020

Screenshots have been updated.

Mercedes-AMG GT4

Screenshots have been updated.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Modified – SK & NASCAR Whelen Tour Modified

(Both) – iRacing setups have been updated.

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR

Engine bass frequencies have been improved.

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)

Tire parameters have been updated.
The aerodynamic model has been updated based on real-world data.
Drafting power has been reduced.
Brake pad authority and temperature sensitivity have been updated slightly.
Dampers and ARBs have been updated based on the Porsche Technical Manual.
Rear ride height limits have been updated.
The Shiftlamp RPM range has been adjusted.
Fixed an issue where the headlight lenses would not morph when damaged.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Porsche 911 R GT3

Downforce has been increased slightly.
The suspension spring range has been reduced.

Porsche Mission R

NEW CAR!
The Porsche Mission R, iRacing’s first fully electric Road car, is now available for purchase!
– – One of the automotive industry’s premier brands steps into the future with the Porsche Mission R, Porsche’s first all-electric GT racing car and the first-ever electric car to come to iRacing. Designed to match the established Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car in terms of performance, the Mission R is a preview of what the future of customer motorsports will look like as the racing industry continues to evolve with the embrace of electrification efforts. Generating more than 800 kilowatts of power from its dual electric motors, the car accelerates from 0-100 kilometers per hour (0-60 mph) in under 2.5 seconds. Its fast-charging capabilities allow the car to recharge up to 75% of its battery life in just 15 minutes between races. And in perhaps its most relevant innovation of all to the sim racing world, the Mission R’s self-contained, monocoque-type driver cell can be used outside of the car as a simulator-giving drivers an opportunity to test in the virtual world in the same environment they’ll utilize in the real one.
Plug-in, and add the Porsche Mission R to your collection by purchasing it from the iRacing Store here:
– – https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CarDetail.do?carid=158
The New Damage Model is enabled for this vehicle!

Radical SR10

A new special edition fixed paint pattern has been added to this car in celebration of the 25th anniversary for Radical Sportscars!
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
For the New Damage Model, properties for the nose and rear engine cover have been updated to prevent excessive bouncing when detached.

SCCA Spec Racer Ford

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.

Silver Crown

iRacing setups have been updated.

Skip Barber Formula 2000

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.

Stock Car Pro Series Chevrolet Cruze

Fixed an issue with the appearance of the brake lights at certain camera distances.

Street Stock

For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Supercars Ford Mustang GT

iRacing setups have been updated.

Supercars Holden ZB Commodore

iRacing setups have been updated.

Super Late Model

iRacing setups have been updated.

USF 2000

Differential locking via spider gear friction has been added.
For the New Damage Model, vehicle damage parameters have been updated based on the new energy damage system calculations.
Fixed an error with the tooltip for the rear flap angle adjustment range.
iRacing setups have been updated.

[Legacy] Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (991)

Fixed an issue with the display of the wing supports at distant camera views.

Tracks:

Atlanta Motor Speedway

(Oval) – Some missing lights have been added.

Barber Motorsports Park

Fixed a pit road exploits where a portion of the pit road surface was considered a racing surface.
Fixed an issue where some cars could appear to float above the track or sink into the track in certain areas.

Canadian Tire Motorsports Park

Patched a hole in the pit wall.

Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans

(ALL) – A Track Rules Tab has been added for these track configs.
(ALL) – Track limits have been updated.
Smoothed a bump on the exit of the second chicane.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Fixed an issue where a phantom yellow flag could trigger in Turn 11.

Daytona International Speedway

The directory and file structure of Daytona has been adjusted.
– – The 2008 Rallycross configs are now in a Daytona root directory and remain part of the iRacing base content.
– – The 2008 non-Rallycross configs are now in a Daytona sub-directory, along with all of the 2011 configs.
Track configs have been renamed and reordered in selection dropdowns.
A variety of ground texture seams have been patched.

Daytona Rallycross

This track has been renamed from [Legacy] Daytona International Speedway.
– – This track includes the Long and Short track configurations.
(Long) – A curb and slowdown penalty has been added to prevent course cutting over the grass in the “S” section.

Fuji International Speedway

Fixed an issue with graphical flickering on some pit building windows at long camera distances.

Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg

A large variety of track, curb, rumble strip, and terrain surface textures have been updated.
Some visiting cars have been exhumed.

Hungaroring Circuit

Cubemap position has been updated.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

New Track Configuration!
– – A new track configuration, IndyCar Oval, has been added to this track!
– – The pre-existing IndyCar Oval track configuration has been appended with “- 2009” to reflect its laser scan date.
If you do not own it yet, add Indianapolis Motor Speedway to your collection by purchasing it from the iRacing Store here:
– – https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/TrackDetail.do?trkid=453
AI Racing is now available at Indianapolis Motor Speedway – IndyCar Oval!
(Road Course) – Fixed an issue that could cause the leader to receive a black flag for passing the pace car on the initial race start.
(Road Course) – Animations for Barney, Legendary Flagman, have been updated.
(Road Course) – Flagman booths have been updated.

Kentucky Speedway

Minor bug fixes.

Lucas Oil Raceway (IRP)

This track’s name has been appended with “(IRP)” for easier recognition, and to match the track files structure.

Lucas Oil Speedway

NEW TRACK!
A new Dirt Oval, Lucas Oil Speedway, is now available for purchase in iRacing!
– – >MARKETING BLURB<
Add Lucas Oil Speedway to your collection by purchasing it from the iRacing Store here:
– – https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/TrackDetail.do?trkid=452

Mount Panorama Circuit

Pit entry and exit checkpoints have been updated.

Motorsport Arena Oschersleben

NEW TRACK!
A new Road Course, Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, is now available for purchase in iRacing!
– – Germany’s Motorsport Arena Oschersleben became the fourth permanent racing facility to open in Germany when its doors first opened in 1997. A longtime host of FIA GT, DTM, and international touring car events, it will welcome the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series for the first time in 2023, and currently serves as the host of the FIM Sidecar World Championship for motorcycles. Oschersleben’s Grand Prix layout clocks in at 2.297 miles (3.696 km) and gets going with a lengthy front stretch before a hard left turn leads into the sweeping right-hand Hotel corner. The hard braking before Turn 1 can often cause incidents between drivers at the start of races, so extra care is required to get the best possible start. Our Grand Prix layout replaces the abrupt left-hander with a less harsh version designed to keep two-wheel racers safer.
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben includes four configs: Grand Prix, Alternate, B Course, and C Course.
Add Motorsport Arena Oschersleben to your collection by purchasing it from the iRacing Store here:
– – https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/TrackDetail.do?trkid=449
AI Racing is now available at all four Motorsport Arena Oschersleben track configs!

Myrtle Beach Speedway

Fixed an issue with a wall texture.

North Wilkesboro Speedway

Minor bug fixes.

Nürburgring Combined

AI Racing is now available at Gesamtstrecke 24h, Gesamtstrecke Short w/o Arena, and Gesamtstrecke VLN track configs!
– – This addition makes AI Racing available at all Nürburgring Combined track configs!

Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke

AI Racing is now available at the BES/WEC track config!

Phillip Island Circuit

Pit entry and exit checkpoints have been updated.

Phoenix Raceway

Catch fence textures have been updated.

Port Royal Speedway

Barney, Legendary Flagman has been upgraded with improved flag-waving animations.
Some visiting cars have been exhumed.

Rudskogen Motorsenter

NEW TRACK!
A new Road Course, Rudskogen Motorsenter, has been added to iRacing!
– – For more than 30 years, Rudskogen Motorsenter has served as Norway’s oldest asphalt racetrack. Opened in May 1990, the track sits in an ideal spot for racing: not only does its forest terrain provide a scenic backdrop and ideal variation in elevation (nearly 140 feet), but the track’s southern location also enables it to stay open for driving experiences for as long as possible each year. From the Porsche Carrera Cup to Gatebil, it’s one of Scandinavia’s most prominent hosts of professional racing events. After two decades in operation, the track received a redesign from world-renowned circuit designer Hermann Tilke. The resulting 2.022-mile (3.254-km), 14-turn circuit is in use not only for professional racing and driving events, but also for driver training and track days, and includes Tilke’s signature mix of long straightaways and tight, technical sections. With an extended fleet of both Porsche and Mercedes GT vehicles, it’s an ideal training ground for those looking to gain experience in competitive sports cars of all types.
Rudskogen Motorsenter has been added to the iRacing base content and is FREE for all iRacing Members!
AI Racing is now available at this track!

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Pit entry and exit checkpoints have been updated.

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Fixed an issue where some crowds were facing away from the action on the track.
Some environment objects have been updated.

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(ALL) – Pit entry and exit checkpoints have been updated.

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Fixed an issue with a flickering sign near Turn 11.

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Added some missing brake markers and fixed some existing brake markers to align correctly with their distances.

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This track’s name has been appended with “(Gateway)” for easier recognition, and to match the track files structure.

[Legacy] Phoenix Raceway – 2008

(Road Course) – Pit entry and exit checkpoints have been updated.

[Legacy] Texas Motor Speedway – 2009

Some visiting cars have been exhumed.

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