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2021 Season 4 Release [2021.09.07.02]

iRacing 2021 Season 4 is here! This release adds the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992), Hickory Motor Speedway, and Hungaroring Circuit to iRacing! We have added the ability to add AI Opponent Rosters to Hosted Racing, enabling you to fill-out the event with AI Drivers to ensure a full grid and increase the competition. The “No Damage” Mode has been updated to a new “healing” damage mode which allows for more realistic physics and collisions without any of the race-ruining permanent damage. The SCCA Spec Racer Ford and Street Stock have both received an artwork overhaul and have had the New Damage Model enabled. Road tires have also been added to ALL cars in the service - you may now run ANY car at ANY track! And finally, 16 new pieces of content are AI-ready, including five new vehicles and eleven new track configurations. Welcome to iRacing 2021 Season 4!


Season highlights include:

• Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020
  
• Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)
  
• Hickory Motor Speedway
  
• Hungaroring Circuit
  
• Hosted AI Racing
  
• New “Healing” No Damage Mode
  
• Art Overhaul for SCCA Spec Racer Ford and Street Stock
  
• New Damage Model for SCCA Spec Racer Ford and Street Stock
  
• Road Tires for ALL Vehicles
  
• AI Racing for Five New Cars (Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992), Super Late Model, Supercars Ford Mustang GT, Supercars Holden ZB Commodore)
  
• AI Racing at Eleven New Track Configurations (Bristol - Dual Pit Roads, Bristol - Single Pit Roads, Concord Speedway, Five Flags Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, Hungaroring Circuit, Mount Panorama Circuit, Myrtle Beach Speedway, Phillip Island Circuit, Red Bull Ring - North, The Bullring)
  

Visit our 2021 Season 4 features page here: https://www.iracing.com/2021-season-4/

Full 2021 Season 4 Release details can be found on the iRacing Forums here:
https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/7355/2021-season-4-release-notes-2021-09-07-02

This Patch includes fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 3 Release, and includes the pre-release of the Mount Washington Auto Road!
Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5799/2021-season-3-patch-5-release-notes-2021-08-10-03



2021 Season 3 Patch 5 Release Notes [2021.08.10.03]

The 2021 Season 3 Patch 5 Release contains some fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 3 Release. This patch also includes the pre-release for the brand new Mount Washington Auto Road!


SIMULATION:
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Rendering
We have integrated SpeedTree into our simulation/game engine. SpeedTree is a 3D vegetation modeling and rendering system designed for films and real-time games. It provides our artists with tools to build location-specific trees and then quickly place them at our racetracks. The system is engineered to render these trees efficiently and with built-in level-of-detail (LOD) management, and has received specific customization to make it work optimally for iRacing's requirements. This feature is making its debut at Mount Washington and will be used more extensively in the future.


CARS:
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Indy Pro 2000 PM-18
iRacing setups have been updated.

Subaru WRX STI
On-board engine and rev limiter sounds have been improved.
Windshield reflections have been updated.


TRACKS:
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Mount Washington Auto Road
NEW TRACK!
- - Mount Washington Auto Road is now available as a pre-release track!
- - This Rallycross track includes two configurations, Hillclimb, and Descent.
- - Towering at 6,288 feet, Mount Washington is the highest peak in the northeastern United States and the sixth-highest mountain in all of North America. The Mount Washington Auto Road was completed in 1861, stretching 7.6 miles and climbing 4,618 feet from base to summit at an average gradient of 11.6%. The road is both open to private vehicles and guided tours, and "THIS CAR CLIMBED MOUNT WASHINGTON" bumper stickers are prevalent throughout New England. In 1904, the inaugural Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race was hosted. Held sporadically over the past century, the "Climb to the Clouds" is nonetheless the oldest auto race in the country. Its latest revival as a full-blown race came in 2011 as a tri-annual event, and each edition of the race since 1956 has seen a new record time set by the winner. The most recent record was set by Travis Pastrana in 2017. Mount Washington serves as iRacing's first-ever point-to-point hillclimb race - do you have what it takes to make it to the top?
- - Add the Mount Washington Auto Road to your digital landscape by purchasing it from the iRacing store today! https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/TrackDetail.do?trkid=398
Oulton Park Circuit
The prevalence for dirt to stain the track surface has been reduced.

Red Bull Ring
Collision parameters for pit wall sections have been updated.
The floating cones at the pit exit have been grounded.

Rockingham Speedway
(Oval) - Track grip parameters have been adjusted slightly.

Texas Motor Speedway
(Oval) - Track grip parameters have been adjusted slightly.

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
The prevalence for dirt to stain the track surface has been reduced.

This Patch includes fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 3 Release.
Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/5042/2021-season-3-patch-4-release-notes-2021-07-28-01#latest

2021 Season 3 Patch 4 Release Notes [2021.07.28.01]

The 2021 Season 3 Patch 4 Release contains some fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 3 Release.


iRACING UI:
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Series Schedule
Inside the Series Schedule, users now have the option to purchase an unowned track.

Hosted Racing
When changing the selected track for a Hosted Session, the number of maximum allowable drivers now switches to the default maximum amount for the new track.
Fixed an issue where the multi-car selection window could appear empty for Test Drive Sessions created from a multi-car Hosted Session.

Teams
Fixed an ungraceful error that could display when a user attempted to register themself for a second team.

Leagues
The ability to set a Starting Grid for the Feature Race of a Heat Racing weekend for Hosted League Sessions has been added.
- - All drivers permitted to enter the Session must be added to the Starting Grid in order for them to proceed to the Feature Race.
- - The number of drivers to advance to the Feature Race must be specified in the Heat Racing configuration of the weekend.

Time Attack
When in use, the appropriate level of Qualifying Conduct Scrutiny used during a Time Attack Competition is now displayed.

Paint Shop
Fixed an exciting typo in the title bar of the Team Paint Shop!!!
Fixed an issue with the Paint Shop modal window where it could get stuck in a loading state when changing cars while unsaved changes were present.

Store
If you purchase an item via the Classic Membersite while viewing it in the iRacing UI, it’s ownership status now immediately updates correctly.

My Account
A “Manage My Account” button has been added to the My Account window.

Profile
Fixed a bug where Division was displaying incorrectly by one number off.
Corrected an issue that caused some Awards and/or their completeness percentage to display incorrectly.


SIMULATION:
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Rendering
Fixed a Simulator crash issue seen at night when DNSM is set to 1 light and PSSM shadows are disabled.


CARS:
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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR
A new fixed paint scheme has been added.

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (991)
The Old Damage Model has been re-enabled for this vehicle in order to take advantage of some updates and improvements.


TRACKS:
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
This track name has been updated.

This Hotfix includes fixes for the 2021 Season 3 Patch 3 Release.
Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/4181/2021-season-3-patch-3-hotfix-1-release-notes-2021-07-15-01#latest


2021 Season 3 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2021.07.15.01]

The 2021 Season 3 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 Release contains some fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 3 Patch 3 Release.


iRACING UI:
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Launching
Fixed an error that could appear if a second instance of the iRacing UI was launched without a URL specified.

Track Maps
A variety of track maps have been updated to resolve some inconsistencies and errors.


SIMULATION:
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Race Control
Fixed an issue where End of Line (EOL) Penalties were not being cleared correctly based on yellow and green flag states.
- - This fixes a severe issue where any driver granted a Lucky Dog would be stuck with an EOL Penalty for the remainder of the event.

Cameras
The camera joystick calibration wizard has leveled up his spelling spell for maximum grammar.


CARS:
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Audi R18
Slightly improved engine strength against hits from below.

Dallara P217
Slightly improved engine strength against hits from below.

Porsche 919
Slightly improved engine strength against hits from below.


TRACKS:
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Volusia Speedway Park
Some advertisements have been updated.

This Patch includes fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 3 Release.
Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/2868/2021-season-3-patch-2-release-notes-2021-06-28-02


2021 Season 3 Patch 2 Release Notes [2021.06.28.02]

The 2021 Season 3 Patch 2 Release contains a variety of updates and fixes for the 2021 Season 3 Release.


iRACING UI: (05.13.22-2021-S3)
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General
Fixed an issue where the iRacing UI could sometimes throw an error regarding a failure to initialize.
Fixed a rare issue where the iRacing UI could fail to load, and users were presented with a blank screen.

Test Drive
Fixed an issue where the Car selection was empty when creating a Test Drive from a Hosted Session that included multiple cars.

Leagues
Resolved an issue where viewing the Announcements tab of the League Modal was causing an error.

League Standings
We have changed the timing of drops from league standings.
- - Leagues had been required to specify the number of races to count towards the season championship and drops would start occurring when more than that number of races was completed. Now, leagues are required to specify the number of races to be dropped and the drops will start occurring when there are more than that number of races completed. In other words, drops are applied as soon as possible rather than as late as possible.
- - A conversion has been applied to switch leagues from “number of races to count” to “number of races to drop”. However this will only have functioned correctly if the league has scheduled every race for the season. Leagues dropping races from their season(s) will need to verify that the number of drops is correct.

League Points
Drivers disqualified from league races by the system (i.e. for exceeding incident limits) have been receiving zero points. Now they will receive the points for their finishing position.
- - Drivers disqualified by an admin will still receive 0 points.
- - Drivers who registered for but did not start a race have been receiving points for their “finishing” position. They will now receive 0 points.

Team Racing
Team registration will now correctly report an error if the person is registering a team with themselves as a declared driver and they already have registered a different team with themselves as a declared driver.


SIMULATION:
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Cars
The Display page settings are now selectable when running any car using a Fixed Setup.

Rendering
Fixed an issue where the player's car could jerk around (mostly forwards and backwards) when being viewed in the Replay while still in the Session, and while the player's car was not the camera's focus car.
Fixed an issue where some crowds were so persistent to watch the races they would not leave, even when disabled in the Options menu. These crowds were present at the following tracks:
- - Chicago Street Circuit
- - Silverstone Circuit
- - Snetterton Circuit
- - Southern National Motorsports Park
- - Volusia Speedway Park
- - Wild West Motorsports Park
- - Williams Grove Speedway

Visual Effects
The rate of rubber build-up on car body panels has been reduced.

Cameras
The “Relaxed Camera View” may now be used with the roll bar and nose cameras in addition to the near and far chase and driving cameras. This is an advanced Hosted Session option that allows you to use page up/down to cycle between cameras while driving if enabled for your session.

Admin Commands
New Admin commands have been added: !pitclose and !pitopen.
- - !pitclose = Manually closes pit entrances during Green Flag racing.
- - !pitopen = Manually opens pit entrances during Green Flag racing.
- - - - These commands can be used for purposes such as closing the pit lanes early prior to throwing a competition caution.

Controls
Fixed a calibration issue that could make it difficult to set a dead-zone when calibrating the brake pedal.

Peripherals
Fixed an issue with the new Bass Shaker sliders that would not allow some adjustments to take effect until the Simulator was restarted.


CARS:
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ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala
iRacing setups have been updated.

BMW M4 GT3
The prototype paint pattern has been removed.

Dallara IR18
Driver view has been shifted up slightly.

Dirt Late Model
(ALL) World of Outlaws contingency logos have been updated to match the 2021 season.

Dirt Modified
(ALL) World of Outlaws contingency logos have been updated to match the 2021 season.

Dirt Sprint Car
(ALL) World of Outlaws contingency logos have been updated to match the 2021 season.

Dirt Sprint Car Non-Winged
(ALL) World of Outlaws contingency logos have been updated to match the 2021 season.

Dirt Street Stock
World of Outlaws contingency logos have been updated to match the 2021 season.

Dirt UMP Modified
World of Outlaws contingency logos have been updated to match the 2021 season.

Ferrari 488 GTE
Fixed an issue where older setups could inadvertently adjust the fixed packer heights.

Ford GTE
Fixed an issue where older setups could inadvertently adjust the fixed packer heights.

Ford Mustang FR500S
Fixed an issue with the incorrect reflections in the cockpit window frame.

Formula Renault 2.0
Fixed an issue with multiple mirror names appearing in the black box.

Formula Vee
Fixed the rollbar camera so VR users do not clip through the helmet.
Adjusted the camera distances at which lower detail tire models appear.
The view of the car in the iRacing UI has been adjusted, and the shadow has been improved.
Improved the look of the tires from various camera distances.

Global Mazda MX-5 Cup
The downshift parameters for the sequential gearbox have been adjusted.

Indy Pro 2000 PM-18
Rear wing damage or removal of the rear wing now correctly increases aerodynamic drag.

Lucas Oil Off Road Pro Trucks
(Pro 2 Truck) - iRacing setups have been updated.

Modified - SK
Fixed an issue where the pitboxes would not change their color to match the driver.

NASCAR Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1987
Second and Third gear ratios have been shortened slightly.

NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Drafting parameters have been adjusted based on car-to-car distances.
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang
Drafting parameters have been adjusted based on car-to-car distances.
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry
Drafting parameters have been adjusted based on car-to-car distances.
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Ford Thunderbird - 1987
Second and Third gear ratios have been shortened slightly.

NASCAR Gander Outdoors Chevrolet Silverado
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Gander Outdoors Ford F150
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Gander Outdoors Toyota Tundra
Fixed an issue with panels disappearing when damaged.
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
A new bioethanol decal has been added.

NASCAR Next Gen Ford Mustang
A new bioethanol decal has been added.

NASCAR Next Gen Toyota Camry
A new bioethanol decal has been added.

NASCAR Xfinity Chevrolet Camaro
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Xfinity Ford Mustang
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Xfinity Toyota Supra
A new bioethanol decal has been added.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Porsche 911 GT3 R
Appearance of the front tires has been updated for certain camera distances.
Fixed an issue with IMSA LED panels displaying the wrong colors.
Fixed an issue with vehicle numbering during IMSA events.

Porsche 911 RSR
Fixed an issue where older setups could inadvertently adjust the fixed packer heights.

USF 2000
Rear wing damage or removal of the rear wing now correctly increases aerodynamic drag.


TRACKS:
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Chicago Street Course
Fixed a misspelled street name.

Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg
(National B) - Removed an errant brake marker.

Mount Panorama Circuit
Fixed an issue with some surface heights on pit road.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway
(Oval) - Track surface parameters have been updated.

Oulton Park Circuit
Terrain has been updated to prevent seeing under the terrain through ARMCO.

Red Bull Ring
Fixed some incorrect wall collision on pit walls.

Road America
Fixed a gap in the terrain near Turn 2.
Some signs and advertisements have been updated.