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Kunos Simulazioni have released a new spyshot on their website, showing a first glimpse of an upcoming addition to their netKar Pro simulation.
Hiding under the covers seems to be an open-wheel car that will join other netKar machinery such as Formula 3, Formula 2000 and the Fiat Abarth 500.
The netKar Pro engine recently made quite [...]
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netKar Pro – New Spyshot Released
September 23rd, 2010 
rac3r VLN 2009 by Team GMT – Lexus LF-A Renders
September 23rd, 2010 rac3r The German Modding Team is working on bringing the current VLN season to GTR2, adding the spectacular mix of touring and GT cars that race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife to the simulation.
Now, the team has released four new renders, showing the new Lexus LF-A model that will race in the mod’s SP8 class.
Entered by Gazoo [...]
NASCAR The Game 2011 – Feature List Revealed
September 23rd, 2010 rac3r About a month ago, I published a first story about a new NASCAR title from Eutechnyx to be released for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.
And while official info on the upcoming title is still next to non-existent, first logo art and a feature list have surfaced.
Features:
- In-depth career mode
- 43 car [...]
Singapore in Red Bull’s rFactor Pro Simulator – Video
September 23rd, 2010 rac3r The Formula One World Championship’s spectacular night Grand Prix in Singapore is coming up and as usual, the Red Bull Formula One Team has released a video of the track in their simulator.
The video shows Red Bull F1 driver Mark Webber driving and narrating a complete lap, giving us a chance to check out their virtual [...]
Historic GT & Touring Car 2.0 – New Mercedes 300SLR Previews
September 23rd, 2010 rac3r Team HistorX has released new preview material of their Mercedes Benz 300SLR race car that is part of their upcoming Historic GT & Touring Car 2.0 mod for rFactor, showing us more previews of the car in different configurations.
Based on the legendary Mercedes Benz W196 silver arrow Formula One car, the 300SLR was the companies [...]
F1 2010 – Out Now!
September 23rd, 2010 rac3r The long months of waiting, discussing and endless preview videos are coming to an end as Codemasters’ F1 2010 title has become available during the past hours in some parts of the world.
While US gamers buying on Steam are the first ones to get their hands on the new title, European gamers have to wait [...]
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VLN 2009 by Team NLC – BMW M3 Previews + Video
September 23rd, 2010 rac3r Team NLC has revealed a brand new model for their VLN 2009 mod for rFactor, showing us first previews of the BMW M3 E92s of Schirmer Motorsport & Black Falcon Racing.
Aside from several impressive preview shots, we also get to check out a first sound preview as the video below lets us catch a glimpse [...]
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F1 2010 Steering Wheel Compatibility List
August 25th, 2010 rac3r F1 2010 Steering Wheel Compatibility List :
With the release of Codemasters’ first ever official Formula One title now being less than a month away, the last gaps of information regarding F1 2010 are quickly being filled.
Part of that is the official controller compatibility list that includes all controllers that will be officially supported by the title on the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
The list dosen’t really contain any surprises as all popular wheels from Logitech, Fanatec & Thrustmaster are supported, the choice of controllers being of course largest for the F1 2010 PC version of the title.
PS3:
* DUAL SHOCK 3
* Logitech Driving Force EX/RX
* Logitech Driving Force Pro
*Logitech Driving Force GT
*Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
* Logitech G27 Racing Wheel
*Thrustmaster Run’N’Drive Wireless Rumble Force
*Thrustmaster Dual Trigger Rumble Force
Xbox 360:
* Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller
* Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel
* Logitech Drive FX Wheel
* Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S
PC:
* Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller
* Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel
* Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel with Force Feedback
* Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S / GT3 RS Wheel
* Logitech Dual Action
* Logitech MOMO Racing
* Logitech MOMO Force
* Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
* Logitech G27 Racing Wheel
* Logitech Rumble Pad 2
* Logitech Cordless Rumble Pad 2
* Logitech Driving Force GT
* Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback Clutch Edition
* Thrustmaster Ferrari 430 Force Feedback Racing Wheel
Following their maiden Formula One title that was released only for the Playstation Portable and the Nintendo Wii, Codemasters will be bringing the 2010 Formula One season to the PC, the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. F1 2010 has been confirmed to be released September 24.
World Super GT 2 – Renault Megane Nordschleife On-Board
August 25th, 2010 rac3r World Super GT 2 – Renault Megane Nordschleife On-Board
Team RMT’s Arnold Wong has released a new video, showing a Nordschleife lap in the team’s Renault Megane Trophy car that will be used both in the World Super GT 2 mod for rFactor 2 and in the Megane Trophy mod for rFactor.
The video shows pre-release physics made with official Renault Megane data featuring true to life suspension geometry, sounds effects aren’t final and include louder brake noise for testing purposes.
Powered Renault Sport Technologies, the Megane Trophy is a spec series using tubeframe race cars powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine that puts out 360hp. The cars weigh little over 1000 kilos and feature advanced racing technologies such as a paddle-shifting system, double wishbone suspension and adjustable dampers.
Successor to World Super GT for GTR 2, World Super GT 2 will bring some of of the most legendary GT cars of the 90s as well as Super GT GT500 class machinery to rFactor 2. Aside from being included in the team’s World Super GT 2 mod for rFactor 2, the Renault Megane Trophy is also planned to be released as standalone mod for rFactor.
iRacing.com First Williams FW31 Render
August 13th, 2010 rac3r 
iRacing has released a first render of the most-anticipated content addition to their online racing simulation – The Williams FW31 Formula One car.
The car is planned to be available by the end of the current iRacing season in ten weeks time, giving sim racers the first ever chance to drive a laser-scanned Formula One car.
Driven by Nico Rosberg & Kazuki Nakajima, the FW31 was powered by a Toyota V8-engine and was one of the first cars to make use of the controversial rear diffusor in the early parts of the 2009 season. Rosberg managed to clinch 34.5 championship points, helping Williams to a 7th place in the manufacturers championship.
