The heartbeat of the iRacer community quickened when iRacing hinted at the implementation of a dynamic weather system in March. The prospect of rain-soaked tracks and unpredictable weather patterns is more than just a visual enhancement—it’s a sim-changer.
In the world of iRacing, where precision and strategy reign supreme, the addition of dynamic weather is expected to introduce a new layer of complexity and excitement.
Hight Expectations for 2024: Rain
While scripted rain sequences have been the norm in other racing games, the fervent hope within the community is for iRacing to redefine the rules. The plea is for a genuinely unpredictable system, where each race becomes a unique challenge.
Drawing inspiration from real-world racing events, where weather forecasts are an unpredictable variable, the desire is for iRacing to break away from the scripted norm and offer an immersive, ever-changing racing experience.
Learning from Past Experiences
Recent experiences in other racing games have left enthusiasts craving authenticity. The disappointment of scripted rain sequences that follow a predetermined pattern has raised concerns. In the pursuit of creating a realistic weather system, iRacing must not only focus on visual fidelity but also on the dynamic impact of weather on racing conditions.
Learning from the pitfalls of other games, the community hopes iRacing will deliver an experience that transcends the visual spectacle and brings a genuine element of unpredictability to every race.
Priorities: Completing Unfinished Business
iRacing, known for its commitment to realism, has embarked on various projects aimed at enhancing the overall simulation experience. As we step into 2024, it’s imperative for iRacing to prioritize and complete these ongoing initiatives.
New Damage Model: Raising the Stakes
The introduction of a new damage model for all cars is a project that has long been in the works. The community eagerly anticipates the realism and precision that a revamped damage model could bring to races. The stakes are higher, the consequences more profound, and the hope is for a system that accurately reflects the impact of collisions on vehicle performance.
Updated Tracks: Aesthetic Realism
Visual fidelity plays a crucial role in the immersion of any simulation. The commitment to updating track visuals ensures that each circuit mirrors its real-world counterpart more closely. The community looks forward to tracks that not only challenge their driving skills but also captivate with stunning and realistic visuals. Circuits like Spa should be updated.
Defining Track Limits
The intricacies of track boundaries often dictate the flow of races. The ongoing project to revise and standardize track limits is of paramount importance. As iRacing endeavors to create a consistent and fair racing environment, the completion of this project is crucial in ensuring a level playing field for all competitors.
Other Challenges
While iRacing continued to be a go-to platform, challenges persisted. Matchmaking issues and series divisions remained sticking points, fragmenting the community across numerous series.
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Track limits would be my #1 priority. It used to be that if the center of your car was over a different surface than what you are racing on them that was a violation. Why they went away from that simple yet effective system is beyond me. Although after this F1 season there’s a chance they did it to enhance realism.
Also why is that even a thing at ovals? Nobody is gaining an advantage by going off track at an oval. The only time one would violate track limits at an oval is to avoid a wreck, to be penalized too is a bit ridiculous.
I for one hope they fix the rules with the NASCAR Legends 1987 cars before they worry about anything else. The way it is now if you are a lap or 3 down the only way to get your lap back is to drive like a complete jerk so your in front of the leader when a caution flies. They either need to use period accurate rules with racing back to the line, or current rules with the wave around.
I for one warn everyone before a race begins that if I’m laps down and not in the lucky dog spot I’m sorry but I’m going to put the leader 3 wide to unlap myself.
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It would be great to see full course cautions in vrs and IMSA endurance racing. That’s a major realistic part of road racing. It plays a big part of strategy and if they are going to add rain theses two should go hand and hand. Personally I would like to clutch in for fuel saving again I’m a big boy I can know that it effects the auto fuel count let me choose.
Yeah! It would be awesome!
How about getting rid of the canned spins, the cars spin out way too easy and most of the time there’s no saving it. Take a look at Ac or ACC or any other sim out there practically. The way the slower cars spin out is not realistic. Also revamp the UI. It’s antiquated at best. With the amount of money this sim generates, why is it still running on a 20-year-old sim? Revamp the whole thing, bring it into the 21st century!
Track Limits for Ovals should only apply to the Super Speedway Yellow line rule.
If you drive below the yellow line and pass you should get a drive through penalty.
I want flat tires and flat spots to effect the car when this happens. Flat tires are fine if you don’t run 100mph while trying to get to pit lane ASAP, but if slow down and pit immediately then you car might not.get body/hood /fender damage.