Hot off the heels of the release of the Dallara DW12, Tony Gardner of iRacing has released a new update, laying out the plans for releasing future content. The list is quite large, with around six pieces of content planned for release in the remainder of the year.
Aussies will find a reason to celebrate, with not one, but two new V8 Supercars coming later this year (they likely will not make it in time for the next build). The 2013 Holden VF Commodore will be making its iRacing debut, while the existing Ford Falcon will be updated to 2013 specs. More deals and partnerships are in the works, so more cars will likely be announced in the near future.
On the road course side, Donington Park is being finalized and will likely make it in time for the Season 3 build. Monza is also in development, and will follow Donington. The oval racing side isn’t being neglected either, and racers will be pleased to hear that the repaved Phoenix International Raceway has a strong chance of making it into the next build (the old configuration will also be kept, similar to Daytona post-repave). After that, Gateway Motorsports Park (a favorite among the Camping World Truck Series) will be added to the roster.
If you are an iRacing member, you can check out the official forum post here. Are you excited for the new content heading over to iRacing? What are you most looking forward to?
I struggle controlling the V8 Supercar so I’m not likely to buy the Holden. However, I’m thrilled that Donington will be ready for the next build. That has been one of my favorite tracks going back to the GTR days. Very versatile track that will work for everything from GT3 to open wheelers.
2013+ spec V8 Supercars are entirely different from the old cars, including independent suspension (where before there was a stiff rear axle), a better weight distribution aswell as overall balance of the cars has moved more towards the center with the engines going backwards closer to the cockpits and the fuel tank moving forward away from the tail end. Car of the Future probably is the most “European Touring Car” in the world right now :).
Well that sounds interesting. Maybe after i finish the GT3 series i’ll give it a try. Thanks for the info.
Interesting indeed ! The current V8 is a handful for sure. Sounds like the new specs that Marcel posted will make it a more controllable car. Looking forward to it as well !
So by upgrade do they mean replace or add another car to my already nearly full garage? I own all the cars but the Toyota Camry which I don’t want and the new Indy car, which I will buy next week. I always liked the Ford but could only really drive it at a couple of tracks. An independent rear would be nice, the car is hard to drive right now.
Forgot to say I have raced Donington Park on Simraceway and it is a really tough track to race on with a big, fast car. Now I am sure it will be more realistic and it will be nice to try a better version.