This Patch Release contains dozens of updates, improvements, and important fixes for the 2024 Season 2 Release. This Patch also includes several additional key updates, including: Two new “Outlaw” models have been added for the Dirt Micro Sprint Car! The Ford GT GT3 and the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 are rain-ready! The SRX is AI Enabled! The Maximum allowable rain rate is now capped for Official Fixed Setup Series Racing.
We continue to investigate and work towards fixing several other high-priority issues.
iRACING:
-------------------------------------------------------------- Weather A new filter, “Rain Allowed,” is now available on both Official and Hosted Racing pages. Fixed an issue where the wind speed values advertised in weather information always displayed as kmph regardless of user preferences.
Test Drive Fixed an issue where trying to launch a Test Drive populated directly from an Official Series that changes cars each week (Ringmeister and Draft Master) was not selecting the correct car. The Test Drive button in iRacing Web now offers to launch iRacing instead of failing to launch Test Drive.
Official Racing The Forecast graph now correctly displays the Session time bars in the graph.
Hosted Racing The Hosted Races table now caches the selected filters, sorts, and page number for browsing Sessions and for viewing your own created Hosted Sessions. This allows you to pick up where you left off when returning to the page.
Create A Race For Open Setups, Setups are now listed in alphabetical order.
Spectate Fixed an issue where the Spectate page did not properly indicate which tab the user was on in some situations. The Spectate Hosted Races table now caches the selected filters, sorts, and page number for browsing Sessions. This allows you to pick up where you left off when returning to the page. - - This functionality remains in development for the Official & League tabs of the Spectate page.
Results & Stats Removed an erroneous cancel icon from the date range filters.
General Fixed an issue where users who had a password that did not meet current standards were prevented from updating their password via the UI.
SIMULATION:
-------------------------------------------------------------- iRacing Installation A checkbox has been added to “Launch iRacing” after completing a new installation.
Race Servers Fixed a critical issue where the new physics “zippy” crash logging code could cause a Race Server to crash.
Physics Some additional checks and controls have been put into place which immediately remove a vehicle from the world if its physics values appear to be ramping unrealistically fast, which could lead to causing a “zippy” event. These checks stop these abnormal physics events from reaching the Race Server and prevent it from crashing multiple players simultaneously. - - With this security measure in place, a user that would have experienced a zippy event, perhaps getting launched to the moon, is instead dropped from the race server and a crash dump file is created. To other drivers, this user will appear to have disconnected. Since their physics information is prevented from reaching the Race Server, all other drivers in the Session are protected from it attempting to process unrealistic values, and the Race Server will continue to run normally.
iRacing Weather System The maximum allowable rain rate in Official Fixed Setup Sessions is now capped at a rate which is heavy enough to strongly encourage drivers to shake up their driving, but not so strong as to ruin the Fixed Setups racing experience. The rendering process for creating and clearing windshield wiper rain lines has been updated. Some raindrop textures have been updated. Opponent car windshield effects have been updated. The aero spray effects coming from cars has been updated. Improved the process for wind speed calculations for Forecast Weather Mode. Fixed an issue where water heights were being overestimated on some racing lines. This data was being sent to the user and track systems. Fixed an issue where tire spray effects for cars more than 30 meters away were not drawing correctly from in-car cameras. Fixed an issue where the wet tire spray would render sideways to the camera at night, when night shadows are enabled with triple screen MVP enabled.
AI Racing AI Drivers are ready to race for the gold in the SRX! AI Drivers are now ready for rain racing with both the Ford GT GT3 and the McLaren MP4-12C GT3! AI Drivers are now better able to determine if they should use regular or rain tires before getting on track.
Graphics When loading into a Session where rain and/or wet racing could occur, a new warning message now appears to inform users if they do not have their Graphics Quality set high enough to render rain and wet effects properly. Fixed a graphical bug that could cause a sliding shadow effect on objects when SSAO was enabled. Some vehicle carbon fiber textures have been adjusted for improved shader processing.
Spotter Added spotter messages when gridding that tell you when half the field has gridded, and when five, two, and one cars remain to be gridded. The spotter will now always countdown to your pit box if the countdown option is enabled, regardless of what Spotter Chattiness Level you have selected. The Lap Time and Pit Service Finished spotter messages no longer play if the Race is over.
Active Reset Opening the Options Menu now invalidates any Active Reset save state. - - This prevents changing settings like shift mode that can invalidate the car's state. Fixed an issue where the Active Reset sounds were not playing correctly.
Controls Simagic Haptic Pedal Reactor support has been re-enabled. For Simucube wheels using the new 360 Hz API, the [Force Feedback] “forceResetBeforeStartup” option is now disabled by default. For Force Feedback, the automatic calibration will now take the track surface wetness into consideration and will slightly reduce the maximum forces for wetter sessions. Fixed an issue with the new clutch launch control. - - This system now properly resets after the end of a launch, rather than remaining active for 5 seconds. Also, a new switch to change the mode from a “press-and-release to launch” to a “press-and-hold to launch” has been added to the “app.ini” file; This is named [Force Feedback] clutchLaunchMode=0.
Telemetry Reworked the “irsdk_PitCommand_TC” command to be zero-based rather than one-based.
CARS:
-------------------------------------------------------------- NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Series Cars Fixed an issue where the aero package was incorrect for Bristol Motor Speedway - Single Pit Road.
Acura ARX-06 GTP Fixed an issue that caused the incorrect tire compound to be shown on opponent cars.
Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Fixed an animation issue with the female driver’s left hand fingers.
Audi R18 Fixed a small model error with the driver’s side window.
Dallara IR18 This vehicle now uses the guayule-derived green sidewalled Firestone Firehawk alternative tires at street races.
Dirt Late Model The damage and break parameters for the rear spoiler have been updated, making it more risky to run against the wall. The aero damage penalty for when the rear spoiler is removed from the car has been substantially increased. Tire tread pattern has been updated.
Dirt Micro Sprint Car NEW OUTLAW CAR MODELS! - - A pair of new Dirt Micro Sprint Cars are now available for racing! - - These cars are branded with an “Outlaw” name, and their vehicle parameters and physics are identical to the original model versions of the Dirt Micro Sprint Cars. The original model versions of the Dirt Micro Sprint Cars have been renamed as “Stock” Dirt Micro Sprint Cars. These cars have had their horsepower reduced slightly. - - These cars will be used in the Rookie Series.
Ford GT GT2 / GT3 (GT3) - This vehicle is rain-ready! - - Rain Tires may be selected for use as an available tire compound. (GT3) - Some level of detail rendering properties have been updated to reduce visual popping as this car changes distances from a camera. (GT2) - Fixed an issue where the digital display would appear incorrect in low-light conditions.
Formula Renault 3.5 Fixed a visual issue with the sidepods at far camera distances.
Honda Civic Type R TCR The rear pit limiter lights are now visible when the brake is not being applied.
McLaren MP4-12C GT3 This vehicle is rain-ready! - - Rain Tires may be selected for use as an available tire compound.
NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Ford Mustang The front pony decal has been lightened slightly.
NASCAR Xfinity Ford Mustang The identity package has been updated to the 2024 Season version.
Porsche 963 GTP The appearance of the rainlight on the wing has been updated. Fixed a rendering issue with the tire sidewall material.
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) Fixed an issue where the IMSA digits were using the incorrect lightmap.
SCCA Spec Racer Ford Relative Speed value has been updated for improved starting grid position during multi-class events.
SRX AI Drivers are now ready to race for the gold in the SRX! Damage parameters have been updated, including lowering the stiffness for the front and rear frame and redistributing chassis hull mass.
Super Formula Lights Corrected some garage screen aero tooltips. Fixed an issue where tires would show the wrong tread wear pattern while driving.
Super Late Model Fixed some minor texturing issues on the outside of the windshield.
[Legacy] NASCAR Cup Chevrolet Impala COT - 2009 Removed a duplicate ignition switch that was visible when the car was off.
TRACKS:
-------------------------------------------------------------- Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto Fixed an art issue where the wraps were intersecting with the tires at Turn 5.
Circuit Park Zandvoort (Grand Prix - 2009) - Pace car position for the short lap option has been updated.
Circuit Zandvoort Fixed an art issue where a tire barrier was visually popping into view at Turn 1. Fixed some issues with spelling “Nationaal”.
Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway Fixed an art issue with an excess of fire hydrants and light poles near the tunnel.
Lime Rock Park (Classic (School)) - This config has been renamed appropriately.
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli (Grand Prix - 2007) - Curbs have been updated on this config. Patched a seam near the outside of a gravel trap at Turn 14.
Mount Panorama Circuit Updated some wall colliders at Turn 19. Patched a seam visible across the track surface near Forests’s Elbow. Some floating cars in pit lane have been grounded. Terrain around Turn 21 has been updated.
2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 2 Release [2024.03.20.02]
2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 2 Release Notes [2024.03.20.02]
This Hotfix Release contains critical fixes for the 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Release. We continue to investigate and work towards fixing several other high-priority issues.
SIMULATION:
-------------------------------------------------------------- iRacing Weather System The maximum allowable rain rate in iRacing Official Series Sessions has been reduced slightly. - - This ensures that Official Series Sessions remain drivable even during the rainiest conditions. Vastly improved the processing load for calculating track reference lines and wet awareness, minimizing the demand on Race Server CPUs.
CARS:
-------------------------------------------------------------- BMW M4 GT3 Fixed an issue where small brake lights would blink when rain lights were active.
Porsche 963 GTP Fixed a bad issue with artifacts appearing in some windshield reflections.
TRACKS:
-------------------------------------------------------------- Sebring International Raceway Some toppled cones have been revived. An improperly installed curb has been removed. Environment object rain sounds have been fine-tuned.
Wild West Motorsports Park Fixed a loading issue that could occur with this track.
2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 Release [2024.03.18.01]
2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2024.03.18.01]
This Hotfix Release contains critical fixes for the 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Release. This includes a temporary rolling back for our AntiCheat Software to EasyAnti Cheat in order to address a handful of crippling issues experienced by hundreds of Members. We continue to investigate and work towards fixing these properly, in addition to other fixes.
iRACING:
-------------------------------------------------------------- Profile Fixed an issue where the new Rovaler Awards were not yet earnable.
SIMULATION:
-------------------------------------------------------------- AntiCheat Software iRacing has received a significant number of reports related to issues with the newly implemented Epic Online Services (EOS) version of AntiCheat Software. While our team works through these issues with the developers at Epic, we will be rolling back the integration of EOS as our AntiCheat Software solution and restoring functionality for EasyAnti Cheat (EAC), our previous AntiCheat Software solution. - - After this update, the iRacing software will conduct its checks through EAC instead of EOS, as before the 2024 Season 2 Release. Ultimately, this should have no adverse effect for both new and existing customers. - - This service should already be running for existing customers and should install correctly for new customers. If you notice any AntiCheat Software issues after this update, please run the EasyAnti Cheat service executable packaged with iRacing (EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe). - - If you continue to have AntiCheat Software issues, please contact Customer Service and let us know! - - We intend to switch back to EOS as our AntiCheat Software provider only after we are satisfied we have resolved all outstanding issues with internal testing.
Connectivity As part of the AntiCheat Software roll-back, the issue where some users were unable to join any online Sessions, and only able to launch Test Drive and AI Solo-Sessions, should be fixed. As part of the AntiCheat Software roll-back, the issue where some users could not launch Time Trial Sessions or Time Attack Sessions should be fixed.
Race Servers Some processing has been adjusted to reduce the Race Server loads during times of high CPU stress.
iRacing Weather System The method of updating off-track surface water values has been updated. - - This change should alleviate some of the excessively slippy areas. Asphalt surfaces that are off the actual track are now considered unpolished asphalt surfaces. Improved the processing method of the Race Server for rainy Sessions.
Graphics Fixed an issue that could occur if the iRacing window was resized while quarter-resolution particles were present in the world. Fixed an issue where the Simulation would crash immediately for the first time after the Graphics Auto Configuration tool was run.
Virtual Reality As part of the AntiCheat Software roll-back, the issue where many VR users were getting stuck at loading between 5% and 13% (where the SIM would quit unexpectedly) should be fixed.
2024 Season 1 Patch 4 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2024.02.13.04]
2024 Season 1 Patch 4 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2024.02.13.04]
This Hotfix Release contains a critical fix for the 2024 Season 1 Release. The root of this fix stems from recent reports of drivers having car-to-car collisions when in close proximity, when no actual contact was made.
Fixed a global bug with the steering behavior of opponent cars which could cause them to be in a different lateral position from their actual position. - - This issue could cause phantom contacts where a driver may not appear to physically contact another car from their perspective, but according to the race server processing, contact was made. This effect was most noticeable in corners, where cars would be actively changing lateral position rapidly.
2024 Season 1 Patch 4 Release Notes [2024.01.23.01]
2024 Season 1 Patch 4 Release Notes [2024.01.23.01]
This Patch Release contains a variety of updates, fixes, and improvements for the 2024 Season 1 Release. The most notable change includes a full set of artwork updates to the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Cars for the NASCAR 2024 Season.
iRACING: -------------------------------------------------------------- Paint Shop Fixed an issue where some drivers were not taking the appropriate relaxed pose while modeling their suit.
SIMULATION: -------------------------------------------------------------- AI Racing AI Drivers have received a special class on driving all of the GT3 Class cars, and they should be much better balanced.
Graphics Fixed an issue where water appeared black and oily if SSR was enabled.
Pace Car The Ford Mustang pace car textures have been updated.
CARS: -------------------------------------------------------------- NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Cars Vehicle artwork and textures have been updated to match the NASCAR 2024 Season.
Acura ARX-06 GTP Fixed a texture blemish on the left-front fender.
Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 Driver and pedal animations have been updated. Fixed an issue where the cockpit windshield banner was not appearing in non-cockpit cameras.
BMW M4 GT3 Fixed brake lights on the trunk that were not working.
Dallara IR18 Added Shell Fuel logo, revised Indy tire sidewall logo to match the 2023 season logo.
Ferrari 296 GT3 Engine torque has been increased slightly for improved BoP.
NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Toyota Camry Fixed an animation jitter when shifting gears.
NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry Removed an errant steam blowoff effect that could sometimes appear.
[Legacy] Mazda MX-5 Cup & Roadster - 2010 This car, including both models (Cup and Roadster), is now FREE to all iRacing Members. This car is now part of the base content for iRacing, and has been added to all accounts.
[Legacy] Mercedes-AMG GT3 Fixed some issues with driver pedal animations.
TRACKS: -------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta Motor Speedway Fixed an issue where this track was closed for some time during the winter when in reality it is host to events all year long. Any date may now be selected when creating Hosted events here.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Open Wheel Oval) - Track grip properties have been updated slightly.
Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke (Grand Prix) - Fixed a text error with the track length information display.
Sebring International Raceway (International) - Fixed a text error with the track length information display.
2024 Season 1 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2024.01.17.01]
This Hotfix Release contains fixes for the 2024 Season 1 Patch 3 Release. This Hotfix aims to eliminate a recently revealed exploit at Daytona International Speedway (Road Course) with pit exiting.
CARS: -------------------------------------------------------------- Ferrari 296 GT3 For the New Damage Model, a tuning update has been completed which fixed an issue where the nose mounts were taking damage too easily.
Radical SR8 An iRacing setup has been added for the Ringmeister Series.
TRACKS: -------------------------------------------------------------- Daytona International Speedway (Road Course) - Fixed a gain-time exploit at pit exit.
2024 Season 1 Patch 3 [2024.01.10.01]
2024 Season 1 Patch 3 Release Notes [2024.01.10.01]
This Patch Release contains a variety of updates, fixes, and improvements for the 2024 Season 1 Release. A few notable changes include a few updates to Daytona International Speedway (Road Course) just in time for our special events, and restoring some unique IndyCar branding!
iRACING: -------------------------------------------------------------- Updater A handful of Rookie cars and tracks are now part of the “Required” downloads. This is to ensure a customer always has both a track and vehicle available on their machine for troubleshooting purposes, as well as in preparation for a New User Onboarding experience coming soon! These items include: - - Formula Vee - - Street Stock - - Lime Rock Park - - USA International Speedway
LEGACY MEMBERSITE: -------------------------------------------------------------- Simulator Connectivity Next week, on Tuesday, January 16th at 0800EST, all functionality that directly launches the iRacing Simulator application in any way will be removed from the members.iracing.com site. All pages that include the ability to change your Registration status or Join the Simulator in any format will be removed from the members.iracing.com site. This change does not affect the iRacing application, the interface (UI) which you launch separately. This change only relates to the iRacing Legacy Membersite website, familiar to most of our very long-time customers. All functions and actions that utilize Simulator connectivity remain fully featured and available in iRacing, the standalone application! Learn more about this upcoming change here: - - https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/54084/iracing-legacy-membersite-sunset-simulator-connection-severed-january-16th-0800est-1300utc#latest
SIMULATION: -------------------------------------------------------------- Updater Fixed an issue that could occur where running a second update cycle immediately after a first is finished could fail to launch the updater, because the first updater may have still been silently running dependency checks.
Graphics Fixed an issue where setting the Graphics Class to “4” would then automatically set itself to “Custom”. 4 is actually not that special.
CARS: -------------------------------------------------------------- GT3 Cars Significantly reduced the time required to fully repair damaged wheels.
GTP Cars Significantly reduced the time required to fully repair damaged wheels.
NASCAR Trucks iRacing setup for Rockingham Speedway has been updated.
Acura ARX-06 GTP For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue that could cause aerodynamic penalties resulting from damage to calculate incorrectly.
ARCA Menards Chevy / Gen 4 Cup (Gen 4 Cup) - iRacing setup for Iowa Speedway at night has been updated.
Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 For the New Damage Model, a balance pass has been completed which increases the break limits for the hood and nose. For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where the nose of the car could be fully detached, but the system would still include it as part of the car. This could cause other cars to receive a 4x when hitting a detached nose.
BMW M4 GT3 Fixed an animation issue with the accelerator pedal when it reached 100% throttle.
BMW M Hybrid V8 Fixed an animation issue with the accelerator pedal when it reached 100% throttle.
Dallara IR18 Special Indy 500 tire branding has been restored to this car’s tires while running at Indianapolis Motor Speedway! An iRacing indianapolis_2022_road.sto setup has been added. Some iRacing setup names have been updated so that they automatically load appropriately at the correct track. Updated IR18 paint pattern template. Fixed an issue with ambient occlusion on the digital display screen.
Dallara P217 Significantly reduced the time required to fully repair damaged wheels. Fixed an animation issue with the accelerator pedal when it reached 100% throttle.
Ferrari 296 GT3 Fixed an issue where the flashing yellow lights were not showing correctly when the pit limiter was engaged on opponent cars.
FIA F4 For the New Damage Model, aerodynamic damage penalties have been adjusted to prevent flight when severely damaged.
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO Fixed a handful of animation issues where the driver's foot was not cooperating with the throttle pedal. An iRacing setup has been added for the Ringmeister Series.
Late Model Stock Fixed a bug that would allow this car to accelerate to ludicrous speed in reverse without using engine power.
Ligier JS P320 Significantly reduced the time required to fully repair damaged wheels. An iRacing setup has been added for the Ringmeister Series.
Lucas Oil Off Road Pro 2 Lite For the New Damage Model, a tuning pass has been completed, which increases yield and break limits for wheels, lowers the mass of detachable pieces, and improves the accuracy of scrape damage appearance. For the New Damage Model, the aerodynamic penalties from vehicle damage have been tuned to be more forgiving. For the New Damage Model, stiffened and lowered the break limits for rear fender panels slightly.
Lucas Oil Off Road Pro Trucks (BOTH) - For the New Damage Model, a tuning pass has been completed, which increases yield and break limits for wheels, lowers the mass of detachable pieces, and improves the accuracy of scrape damage appearance. (BOTH) - For the New Damage Model, the aerodynamic penalties from vehicle damage have been tuned to be more forgiving. (Pro 2) - For the New Damage Model, stiffened and lowered the break limits for rear fender panels slightly.
McLaren 570S GT4 An iRacing setup has been added for the Ringmeister Series.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020 Garage tooltips for damper settings have been updated.
Pontiac Solstice An iRacing setup has been added for the Ringmeister Series.
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR An iRacing setup has been added for the Ringmeister Series.
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) Brake pedal animation has been added.
Skip Barber Formula 2000 For the New Damage Model, some body shapes have been updated slightly to reduce the likelihood of snagging on other objects during impacts.
Toyota GR86 Metal colors have been adjusted slightly.
[Legacy] Dallara DW12 Special Indy 500 tire branding has been restored to this car’s tires while running at Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Some iRacing setup names have been updated so that they automatically load appropriately at the correct track.
[Legacy] Dallara IR-05 Special Indy 500 tire branding has been restored to this car’s tires while running at Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Some iRacing setup names have been updated so that they automatically load appropriately at the correct track.
TRACKS: -------------------------------------------------------------- Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello A variety of track artwork details such as drains, painted lines, and track surface decals, have been added and updated. Fixed an issue with Rolling Starts where the lead car could earn a black flag for passing the Pace Car once it left the racing surface.
Daytona International Speedway (Road Course) - A variety of turn exit gain-time checkpoints have been loosened slightly. (Road Course) - A gain-time checkpoint has been added to the middle of the right-most yellow line where the track meets the apron. A penalty will be administered if half of the car goes over the line. (Road Course) - Fixed some issues with tire stacks at Turn 1 where they were slightly larger than they appeared. This fixes some phantom clipping issues. (Road Course) - The number of cones has been reduced and they have retreated slightly from the racing line. This is for their safety, not yours. (Road Course) - Cone walls at Turn 1 and Turn 3 have been adjusted slightly.
Oulton Park Circuit Fixed an issue where running wide through Cascades (Turn 3), it was possible to end up with an unreasonably large slow down penalty (100s+) that could not be cleared.
Slinger Speedway (Figure Eight) - A checkpoint has been added to prevent cutting half the track length. The watchtower has been updated. Fixed an issue where some light poles could appear to float when lower graphics settings were used.
Summit Point Raceway (Jefferson Circuit & Jefferson Reverse) - Fixed an issue that caused cars to appear to float above the track surface around many parts of these track configurations.
2024 Season 1 Patch 2 [2023.12.19.02]
2024 Season 1 Patch 2 has been deployed!
See the Release Notes below, or on the iRacing forums here: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/53063/2024-season-1-patch-2-release-notes-2023-12-19-02#latest
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2024 Season 1 Patch 2 Release Notes [2023.12.19.02]
This Patch Release contains a variety of updates, fixes, and improvements for the 2024 Season 1 Release. Among these included is the second wave of sweeping performance improvements for our 2024 Season 1 tracks.
iRACING: -------------------------------------------------------------- Cart Improved the flow when a user attempts to register for a session where they do not own any of the necessary content used in the session.
Hosted Races Resolved an issue when clicking on the "See Full Profile" button of the session host was opening the Session Info modal rather than the user's Profile.
Car & Track Info Resolved an issue when registering for a multiclass hosted session from the "Find Session" tab of the Car or Track modal was not finding the session to which the user was registering.
Results & Stats This update fixes the images in the logo column of the Series Stats & Standings table.
Series List Fixed "Full Series Page" button alignment in Race Guide view.
SIMULATION: -------------------------------------------------------------- Graphics A sweeping change has been made to the processing of tree textures. SpeedTree textures have been added to the texture tossing algorithm. Whenever the application is running with low video memory, the SpeedTree textures are now downgraded in addition to other objects. This should improve the framerate for users with lower video memory. - - The SpeedTree system is used at all of our new tracks. For SSR, fixed a Simulation crash issue that could occur when enabling SSR on Low, after loading into a Session with SSR disabled (and while also having SSAO enabled).
Audio Sounds for sawtooth and rumble strips as well as rumble curbs have been improved.
CARS: -------------------------------------------------------------- GT3 Class Cars Traction Control (TC) tooltips have been updated in the garage.
GTP Class Cars For the New Damage Model, a small tuning pass has been completed to improve balance across the vehicle class, including lowering break limits for wheels and noses.
LMP2 Class Cars For the New Damage Model, a small tuning pass has been completed to improve balance across the vehicle class, including lowering break limits for wheels and noses.
LMP3 Class Cars For the New Damage Model, a small tuning pass has been completed to improve balance across the vehicle class, including lowering break limits for wheels and noses.
ARCA Menards Chevy / Gen 4 Cup (Gen 4 Cup) - iRacing setups have been updated.
Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 GT3 Class BoP: Engine torque has been reduced slightly. A tuning pass for the New Damage Model has been completed for this car which now correctly allows the nose of the car to detach.
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO GT3 Class BoP: Engine torque has been reduced slightly. Fixed an issue where the steering wheel was not being correctly hidden when its display was disabled in the graphics options.
Lotus 79 iRacing setup for Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello has been added.
Lucas Oil Off Road Pro 2 Lite For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where some removable parts appeared to detach and float nearby at certain camera distances.
Lucas Oil Off Road Pro Trucks (Pro 2 Truck) - For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where some removable parts appeared to detach and float nearby at certain camera distances.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020 Fixed an issue where the Traction Control (TC) light was not illuminating correctly.
Modified - SK / NASCAR Whelen Tour Modified (Modified - SK) - For the New Damage Model, improved the bumper shape and stiffness. The bumpers are now perfect for bumping.
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue with vehicle suspension at certain camera distances.
Sprint Car iRacing setups have been updated.
[Legacy] Pro Mazda iRacing setup for Nürburgring Nordschleife has been added.
TRACKS: -------------------------------------------------------------- Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello Tirewalls have been adjusted for improved rendering performance. Fixed an issue where some tirewalls were not two-sided objects, and were invisible when viewed from the back. Several additional optimizations for tree models have been completed.
Chicago Street Course (2023 Cup) - DRS Zones have been added.
Okayama International Circuit Tree wall textures have been updated.
2024 Season 1 Patch 1 [2023.12.12.04]
2024 Season 1 Patch 1 is now deployed and ready for racing!
The Release Notes for today's Patch have been posted to the iRacing Forums!
Read them below, or on the iRacing forums here: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/52660/2024-season-1-patch-1-release-notes-2023-12-12-04#latest
2024 Season 1 Patch 1 Release Notes [2023.12.12.04]
This Patch Release contains a variety of updates, fixes, and improvements for the 2024 Season 1 Release. Among these included is the release of the New Damage Model for the Lotus 49 and Lotus 79, as well as a first wave of sweeping performance improvements for our 2024 Season 1 tracks.
iRACING: -------------------------------------------------------------- Paint Shop A new sponsor, Coach Dave Delta, is now available in the Paint Shop!
SIMULATION: -------------------------------------------------------------- Cars Fixed an issue where many external shift lights were not working correctly.
AI Racing AI Drivers have received some specialized driver training relating to speed calculations for corners and chicanes to prevent crashing and spinning out. AKA: Use the brake!
New Damage Model Fixed an issue where some vehicles could get into a state with a negative mass value for their chassis while crashing.
Graphics Made changes to VRAM accounting for some objects to more accurately estimate the required memory budget for the Simulation.
Audio Improved the audio levels for 3D curb rumble sounds.
Spotter - Foreign Language The Italian Macro Arcidiacono Spotter Pack has been updated. - - Grazie, Marco! The Italian Renzo Olivieri Spotter Pack has been updated. - - Grazie, Renzo!
CARS: -------------------------------------------------------------- GTP Renamed setups to make them more clear.
Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 The center trunk light has been adjusted to perform as a rain light instead of a brake light. Fixed an issue where the cockpit lighting could appear to flicker violently when dynamic cubemaps were in use. Fixed an issue with some driver animation paddle shift timing. For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where wheels could re-attaching incorrectly when Fast Repairs were used.
Dallara F3 iRacing setup for Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello has been updated.
Dallara iR-01 iRacing setup for Daytona International Speedway - Road Course has been updated.
Dallara IR18 iRacing setup for Texas Motor Speedway - Oval has been updated.
Dirt Street Stock For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where aerodynamic downforce was increasing as vehicle damage increased.
Indy Pro 2000 PM-18 iRacing setups have been updated.
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where wheels could re-attaching incorrectly when Fast Repairs were used.
Lotus 49 The New Damage Model is now enabled for this vehicle!
Lotus 79 The New Damage Model is now enabled for this vehicle!
Lucas Oil Off Road Pro 2 Fixed an issue where the right-rear fender could appear detached from the vehicle at certain camera distances.
Lucas Oil Off Road Pro 4 Fix an issue that prevented the digital dash from functioning when using NDM.
Modified - SK / NASCAR Whelen Tour Modified (Modified - SK) - For the New Damage Model, a tuning pass has been completed which improves bumpers for improved bumping and should reduce the frequency of 4x contacts.
Super Formula SF23 (BOTH) iRacing setups for Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello have been updated.
[Legacy] NASCAR Cup Chevrolet Impala COT - 2009 For the New Damage Model, tuned the engine to receive less damage when the car frame is heavily impacted. For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where aerodynamic downforce was increasing as vehicle damage increased.
[Legacy] NASCAR Cup Chevrolet SS - 2013 For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where the nose of this car could appear to face the wrong way at certain camera distances. For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where aerodynamic downforce was increasing as vehicle damage increased.
[Legacy] NASCAR Cup Ford Fusion - 2016 For the New Damage Model, fixed an issue where aerodynamic downforce was increasing as vehicle damage increased.
TRACKS: -------------------------------------------------------------- Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello Barney, Legendary Flagman, has been summoned to this track! Tirewalls, tire stacks, catch fences, and outer walls have been optimized for improved rendering performance. Track camera set has been improved. Catch fences and outer fencing have been updated. Additional speakers and security cameras have been deployed around the track. A select set of tree models have been updated for improved rendering performance. All trees have been optimized to consume a lower memory size. Water drains have been added to some of the track surfaces. Fixed an issue where some terrain was intersecting with the tunnels. Fixed some obvious visual popping that could occur with structures around the Start/Finish line and pit entry ARMCO based on camera distances.
Okayama International Circuit Trees have been optimized for performance improvements. Tirewalls, tire stacks, catch fences, and outer walls have been optimized for improved rendering performance. A variety of tarmac edge textures have been updated, and grass detail textures have been optimized for improved rendering performance. Visitor cars in the parking lots will now be correctly removed at lower graphics settings. Fixed a variety of issues with incorrect off-track surface types. Fixed a feature where Barney, Legendary Flagman, would divinely levitate instead of using a worldly flagstand, when it was inadvertently hidden from view at lower graphics display settings. Fixed a track edge surface issue that could cause the Simulator to crash at night. Patched a small hole in the terrain near a Start/Finish wall.
Slinger Speedway (Figure Eight) - Number of grid spots has been set to 50. Caution lights and scoreboards are now plugged in and functional. Some missing catch fences, outer fencing, and gates have been added. A full artwork fixing pass has been completed including: ambient occlusion maps, UV texture mapping, terrain alignment, and grounding assets. A complete artwork optimization pass has been completed on environment objects which includes a texture memory update to reduce oversized textures. Catchfence appearance has been adjusted for improved rendering performance. Environment and asset lightmaps have been regenerated based on the latest updates and optimization. Some tree trimming has been completed. Fixed a gap in the world between the close terrain and the far terrain. Fixed an issue with track camera angles.
2024 Season 1 Release
2024 Season 1 Release [2023.12.05.04]
The iRacing 2024 Season 1 Release is here! This release includes both new content and upgrades for 2024 Season 1, which officially starts on December 12th at 0000 UTC! iRacing adds one new car, the Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3, to our lineup of vehicle content. iRacing also adds one brand new Oval and Road track each to the service: Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (Grand Prix, and Short), and Slinger Speedway (Oval, and Figure Eight). We also have a complete rebuild of Okayama International Circuit (Full Course, and Short), a fan favorite piece of free Rookie content, using 2023 data.
iRacing 2024 Season 1 includes Phase 1 of the Oval Refresh Project - you will find more realistic track grip levels as they relate to surface temperature throughout the course of a race. With this release, iRacing is pioneering new 3D curb technology at Mugello and Okayama, which should provide drivers with the most realistic track-edge experience to date - every curb bump of any type and size is now fully modeled for tire interaction. Mother Nature has sprouted with the 3D Foliage System at three additional beloved tracks and the system has been further optimized for look and feel.
The New Damage Model comes enabled on the new Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3, and it has been added to a whopping FIFTEEN more car models, including nearly every Asphalt Oval car we have! Our AI wranglers have approved both the Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3 and HPD ARX-01c to report for competitive duty, and have unlocked eight new track configs for racing. Our vehicle dynamics team, per usual, have tested every single car, top-to-bottom, and have supplied you with hundreds of fully optimized new vehicle setups. Ring in the new year with iRacing 2024 Season 1!
Season highlights include:
Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3
Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (Grand Prix, and Short)
Slinger Speedway (Oval, and Figure Eight)
Okayama International Circuit, 2023 full artwork update (Full Course, and Short)
Oval Refresh Project: Phase 1
3D Curbs (Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, and Okayama International Circuit)
3D Foliage (Lime Rock Park, Okayama International Circuit, and Virginia International Raceway)
New Damage Model for 16 vehicle models [Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3, Dirt Modified (Big Block and 358), HPD ARX-01c, Lucas Oil Off Road Pro 2 Lite, Lucas Oil Off Road Pro Trucks (Pro 2 and Pro 4), NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang, NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry, Super Late Model, [Legacy] NASCAR Cup Chevrolet Impala COT - 2009, [Legacy] NASCAR Cup Chevrolet SS - 2013, [Legacy] NASCAR Cup Ford Fusion - 2016, [Legacy] NASCAR Truck Chevrolet Silverado - 2008, [Legacy] Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (991)]
AI Racing for 2 vehicle models [Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3, HPD ARX-01c]
AI Racing at 8 track configurations [Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello (Grand Prix & Short), Homestead Miami Speedway (Road Course A & Road Course B), Silverstone Circuit (International & National), Slinger Speedway (Oval & Figure Eight)]
Hundreds of professionally crafted iRacing vehicle setups
Visit our 2024 Season 1 features page here: https://www.iracing.com/seasons/2024-s1/
Full 2024 Season 1 Release details may be found on the iRacing Forums, here: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/51932/2024-season-1-release-notes-2023-12-05-04#latest
