ISI Lays Down Road Map for rFactor 2 Content

This year, rFactor 2 may be progressing at its fastest rate yet, making leaps and bounds in terms of realism. However, one thing that the community has been pining for is more cars and tracks to be used in the sim. Well, ISI has given us an idea of what is in store for the coming months.

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First up, we have the Tiger Moth Aerodrome, which we mentioned in a post earlier this month. This circuit is based on the Dunsfold Aerodrome, which is also regarded to as the Top Gear Test Track. They have taken some creative liberties, to create some interesting configurations! In some third party versions of the old airport, you have been able to drive on the surrounding roads, but now you’re able to use them to race on. Three configurations will be designed specifically for racing! Check the video above to get an idea of what one of the configurations will work as. This circuit is nearly complete, and is in line to be the next release.

One of the eagerly pieces of content are the stock cars, and now we’ve been fed a little more information in regards to what that will bring. The stock cars will have three different body styles, which can be seen in the previews above. The release date for the stock cars is a little up in the air, because it is dependent on code changes to the sim.

What good are stock cars if there are no oval circuits to race on? Right now, we have Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but we will soon have at least 2 more ovals coming to rFactor 2. Mountain Peak, based off Charlotte Motor Speedway, is being developed in-house by ISI’s Track Team. It is an old base model, but they are working hard to bring it to modern standards. In addition to the oval, a road course and karting circuit will be part of the Mountain Peak course.

ISI has also contracted a third-party development firm to help develop bring Jacksonville (Not-Daytona) to rFactor 2 as well. This circuit, featured in the car preview shots, looks to be developed to a very high standard of quality. The road course configuration, used for the 24 Hours of Daytona, will also be recreated in rF2.

A few more circuits have been teased as well, which will provide for a lot more variety. A “stock car road course” has been mentioned as coming to rFactor 2, as well as a Brazilian GP Circuit (They did not mention if it is the current Grand Prix circuit, or a former course). ISI’s track team has also revealed the “Tilke-designed” course that they have teased for quite a while: Atlanta Motorsports Park! Two more road courses have been teased, the only clue being that IndyCar has used the courses in recent years.

One other car that is eagerly awaited is the AC 427. Based on the Shelby Cobra 427, this is a true drivers’ car. This is the epitome of “the only traction control is your right foot”, with the throttle connected to a big block V8. This could be very well one of the most fun first party cars to drive, in my opinion.

Some other cars that are in the pipeline are bound to excite as well. ISI has contracted a third party developer to bring the Honda NSX to rFactor 2, and they’re also bringing the road version of the Chevrolet Corvette C6. I don’t think it’s just a coincidence that Siim Annuk and Niels Heusinkveld were behind both cars for rFactor 1. Does this mean we could see Niels-inspired physics coming to rFactor 2? Only time will tell!

Last, but definitely not least, ISI is looking to revisit the Dallara DW12. Their initial release was met with some minor criticism, but the car development team was able to get a second source of data, from an unspecified IndyCar team. They are looking to revisit the car in the near future, and update it with the latest data they have gathered.

What piece of content are you most excited for in rFactor 2? Let us know in the comments below!