iRacing – 2024 Season 4 Patch 2 And Hotfix 1 Release Notes

iRacing - 2024 Season 4 Patch 2 And Hotfix 1 Release Notes
Featured iRacing Screenshot By Craig Salter

iRacing deployed the 2024 Season 4 Patch 2 and Hotfix 1 for its online racing service. For all the details check out the Release Notes below.

Credit: Featured iRacing Screenshot By Craig Salter.

2024 Season 4 Patch 2 Release Notes:


SIMULATION:

Connectivity

  • Fixed an issue with the Ping Server for systems with both IPv4 and IPv6.

Physics

  • The amount of natural clutch bite variance has been reduced.

iRacing Weather System

  • Fixed an issue where a significant temperature change occurred at exactly 4 hours and 6 minutes into any Session using Static Weather. 
  • Fixed an issue where a dirt texture appeared on windshield banners whenever it was raining.

Official Racing

  • Fixed an issue with the Distributed Splits Algorithm where the Race Scheduler occasionally failed to use the new split-forming algorithm and instead fell back to the original version.

Dirt Racing

  • Fixed a visual issue where opponent vehicles could appear to have the incorrect wheel stiffness.

Graphics

  • Fixed an issue where dirt was not being cleared properly on rain-enabled cars.
  • A variety of vehicles have had their footwells darkened.
  • Fixed an issue with some car paint schemes where the windshield could appear to be color-tinted.

Audio

  • Some rain sounds have been reverted back to .WAV format.
  • – – An issue was noticed with some rain sounds causing a pulsing sound – we will investigate.

Pits

  • Fixed an issue where Lollipop Guy could appear to have some visual popping as you changed camera distances from him.

CARS:

<Car Class> [Legacy] NASCAR Xfinity Class Cars

  • Fixed an issue where opponent cars were always invisible. They were trying an experimental new type of stealth racing – it did not go well.

Aston Martin Vantage GT4

  • For the damage model, fixed an issue where some rear pieces were missing at certain camera distances.

BMW M4 G82 GT4

  • Mirrors have been reordered to match the BMW M4 GT3.
  • Paint pattern texture files have been updated for better number board placement for non-official paint schemes.
  • Fixed a texture issue with the specular map.

Dallara IR18

  • Anti Roll Bars may no longer be adjusted while the vehicle is actively cornering.
  • iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Mini Stock

  • Tire wear rate has been reduced.
  • Tire Pressure Min/Max values have been constrained further to work great for both asphalt and dirt tracks (10/20psi left and right).
  • Visor tear-off may now be bound to a hotkey for this car.
  • The windshield tear-off option has been removed from the Black Box.
  • Windshield shaders have been updated.
  • Fixed an issue where the steering column was invisible.

Ferrari 296 GT3

  • Fixed an issue where the engine could stall during a spin.
  • IMSA logos have been updated for improved clarity.

Ford Mustang FR500S

  • Fixed an issue where some wiper animations could look floppy.

Ford Mustang GT3

  • A flaming hot new paint pattern is now available for this car.

Hyundai Elantra N TCR

  • Chassis texture has improved white balance for the latest PBR shaders.

Hyundai Veloster N TCR

  • Chassis texture has improved white balance for the latest PBR shaders.

Ligier JS P320

  • Fixed an issue with some cockpit reflections during rainy weather.

McLaren 720S GT3 EVO

  • Improved in-car engine sounds and added new transmission and drivetrain sounds.
  • Patched a space where you could partly see through the bodywork from the cockpit.
  • Windshield wiper animation splines have been updated.
  • Number location has been adjusted slightly to help center numbers in the number board.  
  • The IMSA Leaderboard panels have been added to the interface models where appropriate.
  • Camber has been added to the UI model to match the suspension shown.

Mini Stock

  • Tire wear rate has been reduced.
  • The windshield tear-off option has been added to the Black Box.
  • Paint pattern texture files have been updated for improved placement of rear sponsors.
  • Windshield shaders have been updated.
  • Fixed an issue where the steering column was invisible.
  • Fixed an issue where the right-rear tire hub was missing at close camera distances.

[Legacy] Dallara DW12

  • Anti Roll Bars may no longer be adjusted while the vehicle is actively cornering.

TRACKS:

Cadwell Park Circuit

  • Fixed an issue where brake markers could disappear at lower graphics settings.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

  • Barney, Legendary Flagman, has arrived at this version of the track! He was stuck in the past version of the track, and had to practice advanced chronomancy to get here.
  • (Grand Prix Pits) – A placeholder wall from the pit entrance has been removed.
  • (Bike) – Paint lines have been added to better define the alternate Turn 9.
  • A missing sausage curb has been found and installed at Turn 1.
  • Some missing grasscrete has been added to Turn 13 and Turn 14.
  • Fixed an issue where colored surface paint could disappear on lower graphics settings.
  • The Ferris wheel is now fully animated and lit!
  • Fixed an issue with grass growing on the green drainage channel.
  • Some trees have been added to the areas around Bruxelles.
  • Patched a few holes in the terrain.
  • Some terrain colors have been improved.
  • The color of drains near curbs have been updated.
  • The loading screen image has been updated.

Homestead Miami Speedway

  • (Road Course A & B) – Fixed an issue where some brake markers disappeared with Objects Detail set to “Low”.

Knockhill Racing Circuit

  • Fixed an issue where it could rain inside the pit garage.

Lånkebanen (Hell RX)

  • Fixed a critical issue where this track was failing to load.
  • – – The root cause of this issue was related to a speaker playing the newly encoded environment sounds found inside a bush at this track.

2024 Season 4 Patch 2 Hotfix 1:


SIMULATION:

iRacing Weather System

  • For Forecasted Weather Mode, fixed an issue where cloud cover and rain predictions were being calculated incorrectly in the short term.
  • – – This fixes an issue where the Spotter would continually call out upcoming weather changes incorrectly. Please be advised that your Spotter is not a meteorologist – he’s just doing the best he can.

Heat Racing

  • Fixed an issue where the track surface temperature could spike an extra 45°F if a Session within a Heat Racing event was skipped. This is not what was meant by “heat” racing!

Graphics

  • Fixed an issue with rain-enabled car windshields where extremely dramatic and opaque sunspot shines or shadow flares could appear on the glass.
  • Fixed an issue where chrome and brushed wheels could appear black in interface images.
  • Fixed an issue where some cars appeared to have lost their windshield glass in the paint shop. 

Audio

  • Improved the sounds for rumble saw-tooth curbs.
  • Fixed an issue where many engine starter sounds would fail to play.

Telemetry

  • Some values for the Push-to-Pass system (P2P) have been added to telemetry.
  • – – P2P_Count = Displays the total number of seconds of P2P remaining.
  • – – P2P_Status = Displays if the P2P system is active.

CARS:

Lotus 49

  • The brake bias adjustment increment has been reduced from 0.5% to 0.25%.

McLaren 720S GT3 EVO

  • Aerodynamic drag has been increased slightly, clutch inertia has been increased, and engine inertia has been decreased to match information from McLaren.

NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry

  • For the damage model, fixed an issue with the attachment points for the front fenders.

NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Ford Mustang

  • Adjusted the lighting properties on the metallic nose strip.

NASCAR Xfinity Ford Mustang

  • Adjusted the lighting properties on the metallic nose strip.

TRACKS:

Daytona International Speedway

  • (Road Course) – The slowdown penalty at the first left curb in the Bus Stop has been relaxed slightly. Drivers now need 2 tires in the grass at the center of the apex to trigger the slowdown penalty.

Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg

  • For all configs that use the main pit lane, the safe entry rule has been tightened up. Cars now must clear the racing surface before the green-painted area.

Watkins Glen International

  • Some missing water drains have been added.

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