iRacing: 2024 Season 4 Patch 2 Release Notes

The 2024 Season 4 Patch 2 is here, and it’s packed with exciting updates and fixes!

This release is a Patch that contains fixes and updates for the 2024 Season 4 Release.

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.