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This Hotfix contains some fixes and updates for the 2022 Season 1 Release.
You can find the Release Notes for this Hotfix below, or on the iRacing Forums here:
https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/13657/2022-season-1-hotfix-2-release-notes-2021-12-13-01#latest



2022 Season 1 Hotfix 2 Release Notes [2021.12.13.01]

This Hotfix contains some fixes and updates for the 2022 Season 1 Initial Release.


iRACING UI:
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Paint Shop
The Global SimRacing Channel sponsor logo has been updated.


SIMULATION:
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Physics
Fixed an issue where some complex physics data could exceed the allotted parameters, causing the Simulator to crash-to-desktop for users in heavily populated sessions, especially during full-field-style crashes using the New Damage Model.

AI Racing
AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the Touring Car Class Cars.

Track Info
Fixed an issue where the Track Conditions information on the Info tab in the Simulator had disappeared.

Replays
Fixed an issue where older Replays with an animated pit crew would crash the Simulator.


CARS:
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Dallara IR18
iRacing setups have been updated.

Global Mazda MX-5 Cup
Vehicle audio has been improved for startup blip and backfires.

Honda Civic Type R
Engine cooling has been updated.
iRacing setups have been updated.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance
Fixed a variety of issues with the starting state of the power unit, including:
- - Not starting Sessions in “Attack” mode when it was selected.
- - Starting a Race Session with either Qualifying modes selected resulted in the “Balanced” mode being selected.
- - Starting a Qualifying Session with any of the Race modes selected resulted in a random Qualifying mode being selected.
The downforce reduction for damaged wings has been increased slightly.
Steering wheel lights have had their RPM adjusted to more closely align with the Simulator rev lights.
Fixed an issue where the colors of opponent car tires could flicker.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Fixed an issue where the nose number stamp was not being stamped correctly.

NASCAR Next Gen Class Cars
The front ride height sensors have been moved to the forward rub blocks location instead of the middle rub blocks location. This should allow for tuning ride heights more effectively.

Touring Car Class Cars
For the Touring Cars Class, garage options have been standardized for fixed setup races, and all sprint setups have been updated to use the optimal launch RPM for each car.


TRACKS:
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Lanier National Speedway
Patched a terrain seam at the base of the Start/Finish booth.

This Hotfix contains some fixes and updates for the 2022 Season 1 Initial Release.

You can find the Release Notes for this Hotfix below, or on the iRacing Forums here: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/13141/2022-season-1-hotfix-1-release-notes-2021-12-08-02#latest



2022 Season 1 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2021.12.08.02]


This Hotfix contains some fixes and updates for the 2022 Season 1 Initial Release.


iRACING UI:
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Paint Shop
Custom paints and templates are now unavailable for use and download for both the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance and the Williams FW31.
- - All paint schemes for these two cars have been reset.



SIMULATION:
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AI Racing
Fixed an issue where some lower skill rating AI Drivers could sometimes fail to enter the pits on road courses entirely. They needed to rethink their “send it” strategy.

New Damage Model
The pit jack collision parameters have been adjusted, so it is far less likely for the jack to miss the ground when trying to service a vehicle and cause a car to become stuck in the pits since the tire change can’t be completed.

Monitor Configuration
Fix issue where the Monitor Setup screen would exit immediately when watching a saved replay.


CARS:
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Audi RS 3 LMS
The jack placement location for pit stops has been improved.

Dallara IR18
The reflection and specular properties of the transparent halo have been adjusted to match the improvements seen in the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance.

Ford Fiesta RS WRC
iRacing setups have been updated.

Honda Civic Type R
Fixed an issue where a reflectivity artifact could cause the windshield’s upper and lower halves to render differently.
The jack placement location for pit stops has been improved.

Hyundai Elantra N TC
Steering ratio may now be adjusted in Fixed Setup events.
Rotor glow texture has been added.
The jack placement location for pit stops has been improved.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance
Custom car paints, decals, and specular maps have been disabled for this vehicle.
- - The current paint pattern for all customers has been reset.
Fixed an issue where drivers could get stuck using the “Attack” deployment mode in Fixed Setup events.
- - An issue remains where the dashboard displays that you are in “Attack” mode, but are actually in “Balanced” mode.
Fixed an issue with the display of the deployment mode order on the dashboard.

NASCAR 1987 Class Cars
Fixed an issue where users could get stuck in their pit stalls when attempting to make a spring adjustment using a mapped control option. This adjustment is not allowed.

Subaru WRX STI
iRacing setups have been updated.

VW Beetle
iRacing setups have been updated.

VW Beetle Lite
iRacing setups have been updated.

Williams FW31
Custom car paints, decals, and specular maps have been disabled for this vehicle.
- - The current paint pattern for all customers has been reset.


TRACKS:
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Daytona International Speedway
Some floating SAFER foam in Turn 1 has been tied down.
The Lake Lloyd water shader has been updated.
Some wall logos have been updated.

Knockhill Racing Circuit
(Rallycross) - Resolved an issue with some mysterious slowdowns on the dirt section exit and added a tire bundle.
Terrain details layer has been updated.

Nürburgring
Some new AMG advertisements have been added.

Snetterton Circuit
Loading screen track config maps have been updated.

Watkins Glen International
Smoothed a brutal bump in the center of the second-to-last turn.
(Classic) - Track rules have been updated.
Race marshal platforms have been updated.
Fixed an issue where a wall was penetrating the terrain at the esses.

iRacing 2022 Season 1 has the green flag! This major season release adds a pair of new touring cars, the Honda Civic Type R and the Hyundai Elantra N TC, as well as the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance racing machine. The iRacing horizon has expanded to include Scotland’s Knockhill Racing Circuit, Watkins Glen International has been fully re-built with brand new 2021 scan data, and the Porsche Experience Center at the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is open for business with four new track configurations! iRacing also adds a new tire scuffing visual effect, and a “Ready to Race!” button to help everyone get back to the action even faster. Our AI Drivers have been busy training up on three new vehicles and NINETEEN new track configurations, and they’re ready to give you a run for the gold. Welcome to iRacing 2022 Season 1!


Season highlights include:

• Honda Civic Type R
  
• Hyundai Elantra N TC
  
• Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance
  
• Knockhill Racing Circuit
  
• Watkins Glen International (Fully re-scanned and re-built for 2021)
  
• Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg - 4 New Track Configurations for the Porsche Experience Center
  
• Tire Scuffing Visual Effect
  
• New “Ready to Race!” Button in the Simulator
  
• New Damage Model has been enabled on the Dirt Street Stock, Honda Civic Type R
  
• Hyundai Elantra N TC, and the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance
  
• AI Racing for THREE New Cars (Dallara IR18, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Elantra N TC)
  
• AI Racing at NINETEEN New Track Configurations (Charlotte Motor Speedway - All 6 Non-Rallycross Road Configs, Homestead Miami Speedway - Indy Oval, Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Oval and IndyCar Oval, Knockhill Racing Circuit - All 4 Road Configs, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway - Oval, Watkins Glen International - All 4 Configs, World Wide Technology Raceway - Oval)
  

Find the full 2022 Season 1 Release details on our forums here:
https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/12796/2022-season-1-release-notes-2021-12-07-01/

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

You can find the Release Notes for this Patch below, or on the iRacing Forums here: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/11759/2021-season-4-patch-4-release-notes-2021-11-10-03#latest



2021 Season 4 Patch 4 Release Notes [2021.11.10.03]

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


iRACING UI:
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AI Racing
Fixed an issue where “Disable Damage” was not working in AI Seasons.
Fixed an issue where the information bubbles shown near the top of the AI Seasons page were slightly misaligned.

League Racing
Resolved an issue when editing a future League Session where the "Starting Grid" was not loading previously gridded drivers properly when attempting to edit the existing Grid.

Search Bar
Various additional nicknames have been added as search criteria for a variety of cars and tracks.

Race Results
Fixed a bug where, when filing a protest from the Results page, drivers from the sub-session failed to populate the dropdown list.


SIMULATION:
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Telemetry
Fixed an issue where the telemetry logging for the ABS driving aid would stop if the current car was not equipped with ABS brakes.


CARS:
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Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)
Fixed an issue where the steering animation did not correctly match the wheel lock.

[Legacy] Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (991)
Fixed an issue where the steering animation did not correctly match the wheel lock.

[Legacy] Pro Mazda
iRacing setups have been updated.


TRACKS:
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Charlotte Motor Speedway
(Roval) - - Patched a seam near Turn 4 and pit lane.

Hungaroring Circuit
Fixed an issue with the loading screen between Practice and Race.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
(Oval and Alt Oval) - Vehicles will now load with road course tires at these track configurations.

Nürburgring Grand-Prix-Strecke
Level-of-Detail settings have been adjusted for some light poles to prevent visual popping as the camera changes distances from these objects.

Phoenix Raceway
Lightmaps have been updated.

This Patch contains some updates and fixes for the 2021 Season 4 Release.
This Patch also includes the release of the fully updated Phoenix Raceway!

Release Notes have been posted on our Members Forums here:
https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/10815/2021-season-4-patch-3-release-notes-2021-10-28-01#latest



Or you can read them below.

2021 Season 4 Patch 3 Release Notes [2021.10.28.01]

This Patch contains some updates and fixes for the 2021 Season 4 Release.
This Patch also includes the release of the fully updated Phoenix Raceway!


iRACING UI:
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Home Page
The Season and Week display has been moved to the right side of the page.

Licenses
Clicking on your licenses at the top-right now opens the Licenses page.

Current Series
Fixed an issue where the icon for Road Course was incorrect.

Time Attack
Resolved an issue where registering for a Time Attack Session could cause an unexpected error to occur.


SIMULATION:
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AI Racing
AI Racing is now available at Phoenix Raceway!
AI Drivers have improved their pitting skills at Rockingham Speedway.

Cameras
Fixed an issue where the focus depth decrease key-step could cause it to jump an inconsistent amount.

Spotter
Fixed a grammar issue about your gas.


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

Dirt Sprint Car
(ALL) - Engine power and torque have been increased.
(ALL) - Tire parameters have been adjusted slightly.
(ALL) - Aerodynamic parameters have been overhauled and improved.
- - These changes resolve a pitch sensitivity issue.
- - All wing sensitivities have been adjusted to better reflect real world setups.
- - Wing angle ranges have been adjusted.
(ALL) - Opponent vehicle settings have been adjusted to reduce the visual warping that could sometimes be seen.
(ALL) iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Cup Series Class Cars
Aerodynamic shifting in draft at super speedways has been reduced, especially for oversteer.
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Gander Outdoors Series Class Trucks
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Next Gen Series Class Cars
iRacing setups have been updated.

NASCAR Xfinity Series Class Cars
iRacing setups have been updated.


TRACKS:
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Daytona International Speedway
Collision parameters for the tire island have been improved.

Hickory Motor Speedway
Track checkpoints have been updated to prevent course cutting.
Penalties for course cutting have been increased.

Hungaroring Circuit
Collision parameters for the tire bundle at pit entry have been improved.
Visibility settings for brake markers have been improved based on camera distances and graphics settings.

Lanier National Speedway
Visibility settings for a variety of objects have been improved based on camera distances and graphics settings.

Oran Park Raceway
A gain-time penalty has been added for leaving the race track and using the off-track road prior to the bridge.

Phoenix Raceway
NEW AND FULLY UPDATED TRACK!
- - Phoenix Raceway has been fully updated with brand new scan data fresh from 2021!
This 2021 version completely replaces the previous 2012 version.
- - The 2012 version has been retired with this deployment - only the 2021 version is now available.
- - All users who previously owned the 2012 version have been granted ownership of the 2021 version for free!
Opened in 1964, Phoenix Raceway was built with one thing in mind: becoming the home for open-wheel racing in the western half of the United States. It quickly accomplished that, hosting IndyCar races for more than 40 consecutive years and later adding the Copper World Classic for Silver Crown and midget cars in 1977. From there, it was only a matter of time until NASCAR brought the Cup Series there for the first time in 1988; Alan Kulwicki’s first career win came in that race, and he celebrated with the reverse “Polish Victory Lap” that many drivers still utilize today. The track also hosted the first-ever NASCAR Truck Series event in 1995. Through its history, Phoenix’s one-mile oval has always been defined by its asymmetrical turns and dogleg, which was implemented in part because of the natural terrain of the area. With different progressive banking at each end of the track as well, Phoenix is often a favorite track of drivers for the challenges that they face in setting up their cars and maximizing their performance. Although its backstretch dogleg already made it one of the most unique ovals in America, the track’s latest renovation, which was completed in October 2018, made it even more unique. The start-finish line was moved between the former Turn 2 and the dogleg, fundamentally changing how drivers would approach each lap, while the former frontstretch grandstand was removed in favor of expanding seating closer to the new start-finish line. The shift also led to a reconfiguration of pit road. This layout made its NASCAR Cup Series debut in November 2018, and began hosting NASCAR’s championship weekend with the 2020 season.
Add this brand new version of Phoenix Raceway to your digital landscape from the iRacing Store here: https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/TrackDetail.do?trkid=418

Sebring International Raceway
(Club) - Pit stall locations have been adjusted slightly.

South Boston Speedway
Collision parameters for pit barrels have been improved.
Visibility settings for pit barrels have been improved based on camera distances and graphics settings.

Talladega Superspeedway
Closed a gap in the Turn 2 SAFER Barrier.

Weedsport Speedway
Visibility settings for a variety of objects have been improved based on camera distances and graphics settings.