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This Patch includes fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 2 Release.

Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3805568.page



2021 Season 2 Patch 6 - Release Notes [2021.05.12.03]


This patch contains some updates and fixes for the 2021 Season 2 Release.


iRACING UI:

Friends List

- Fixed issues with the "Watch" and "Spot" options in the Friends List.



SIMULATION:

Race Control

- Fixed an issue with the missed start delay timing for standing starts if the starting grid has stalls that are beyond the start line. This was causing an unintentional extra lap's-worth of delay.

- Fixed an issue where the pacing info box was subtracting a lap for how many to go green during road course cautions.


Tires

- Stockcar tire parameters while running on Road courses have been updated.
- - This change affects the following vehicles:
- - - ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala
- - - NASCAR Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1987
- - - NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
- - - NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang
- - - NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry
- - - NASCAR Ford Thunderbird - 1987
- - - NASCAR Gander Outdoors Chevrolet Silverado
- - - NASCAR Gander Outdoors Ford F150
- - - NASCAR Gander Outdoors Toyota Tundra
- - - NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
- - - NASCAR Next Gen Ford Mustang
- - - NASCAR Next Gen Toyota Camry
- - - NASCAR Xfinity Chevrolet Camaro
- - - NASCAR Xfinity Ford Mustang
- - - NASCAR Xfinity Toyota Supra
- - - [Legacy] NASCAR Cup Chevrolet Impala COT - 2009
- - - [Legacy] NASCAR Cup Chevrolet SS - 2013
- - - [Legacy] NASCAR Cup Ford Fusion - 2016
- - - [Legacy] NASCAR Nationwide Chevrolet Impala - 2012
- - - [Legacy] NASCAR Truck Chevrolet Silverado - 2008
- - - [Legacy] NASCAR Xfinity Chevrolet Camaro - 2014
- - - [Legacy] NASCAR Xfinity Ford Mustang - 2016
- - - [Legacy] NASCAR Xfinity Toyota Camry - 2015



CARS:

Dallara IR18

- iRacing setups have been updated.


NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

- Tire parameters have been updated slightly.

- Dynamic heating of brake pads has been adjusted.

- Some garage adjustment ranges for vehicle parameters have been updated.

- iRacing setups have been updated.


NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang

- Tire parameters have been updated slightly.

- Dynamic heating of brake pads has been adjusted.

- Some garage adjustment ranges for vehicle parameters have been updated.

- iRacing setups have been updated.


NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry

- Tire parameters have been updated slightly.

- Dynamic heating of brake pads has been adjusted.

- Some garage adjustment ranges for vehicle parameters have been updated.

- iRacing setups have been updated.


NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

- Engine and transmission sounds now emit from the correct locations.

- Damage decals as seen at a long distance have been updated.

- Fixed an issue with an excessive reverse gear ratio.


NASCAR Next Gen Ford Mustang

- Engine and transmission sounds now emit from the correct locations.

- Adjusted the stamping order of nose decals so custom numbers are placed over them.

- Damage decals as seen at a long distance have been updated.

- Fixed an issue with an excessive reverse gear ratio.


NASCAR Next Gen Toyota Camry

- Engine and transmission sounds now emit from the correct locations.

- Adjusted the stamping order of nose decals so custom numbers are placed over them.

- Damage decals as seen at a long distance have been updated.

- Fixed an issue with an excessive reverse gear ratio.



TRACKS:

Charlotte Motor Speedway

- (Oval - 2018) - Track surface parameters have been updated.


Circuit of the Americas

- (ALL) - Track surface parameters have been updated.


Darlington Raceway

- Fixed an issue that could cause pit service checkboxes to be reset midway down pit road.

This Patch includes fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 2 Release.


This Release now also includes the brand new 2022 NASCAR Next Gen vehicles!
NASCAR’s Next Gen cars make their debut on iRacing before anywhere else in preparation for its inaugural real-world NASCAR Cup Series campaign in 2022. Featuring a number of technological innovations, from a new chassis design and independent rear suspension to a sequential transmission and single-lug wheel design, the Next Gen car is designed to continue pushing the sport forward.
https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3804492.page


Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3804196.page




2021 Season 2 Patch 5 - Release Notes [2021.05.03.01]


This Patch contains some updates and fixes for the 2021 Season 2 Release.



iRACING UI: (5.13.03-2021-s2)

Registration

- Fixed an issue with registering for an event where the Register button would appear to be re-enabled for several seconds (and could appear to some as a registration failure) while the registration process was actively completing. This occurred for users who had their confirmation dialog bypass enabled.


Current Series

- Fixed an issue when creating a Hosted Session from a Series Schedule did not maintain the correct car classes or amount of drivers and was incorrectly displaying the length for an Open Practice Session.


Team Racing

- A Back button has been added to the Team Registration window which returns a user back to the Series window.

- The "Watch" option has been removed from the Team Registration window.

- Fixed an issue where the Register button was not being correctly disabled for users attempting to register their team for an Open Practice Team Session that was full.


AI Racing

- AI Drivers in Opponent Rosters are now editable using the upgraded Paint Shop with the 3D Model Viewer!

- Fixed an issue with Opponent Rosters where newly added AI Drivers could be assigned the same driver number as an existing AI driver.

- Fixed an issue with outputting AI results after a Race if the Opponent Roster had duplicate names or numbers.


Hosted Racing

- Fixed an issue where creating a Hosted Session from the Season Schedule window was incorrectly setting the duration of the Practice to 20 minutes instead of a full hour.
- - Fixed an additional issue with these Hosted Sessions when attempting to add additional hours was also only adding time in 20 minute increments instead of the full hour.


League Racing

- Fixed an issue where users were unable to launch Test Drive sessions from Pending League Sessions.


Paint Shop

- Fixed an issue where improper colors could be used with fixed paint schemes for some vehicles.



MEMBERSITE:

Hosted Racing

- Fixed an issue where an error message was being displayed when trying to schedule a Hosted Session using car classes.



SIMULATION:

Connectivity

- Fixed an issue that could crash the Simulation for multiple users under certain conditions.
- - This was mostly observed during serious high-speed collision events involving one or more Dallara IR18's, but could also occur with other vehicles. It would appear to others as though the server had dumped several users all at once, when in fact their Simulations had crashed.


Race Control

- Fixed an issue where a missed start delay could not account for the pit lane's exit time from the pit lane end to the merge point being potentially different from the race line's path.
- - Typically this is not an issue, but at a track like Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Grand Prix Pits where the pit exit cuts the inside of a hairpin on a 90 meters shorter path, a missed start car would be released 4-6 seconds too early.



CARS:

Dirt Late Model

- (ALL) - Opponent car parameters have been updated to improve stability and correlation to the player car.


Dirt Midget

- Tire parameters have been updated, construction has been made stiffer, and tread pattern has been updated.

- Opponent car wheel spring rates and ride heights now have a better correlation.

- iRacing setups have been updated.


NASCAR Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1987

- The New Damage Model has been re-enabled for this vehicle!


NASCAR Ford Thunderbird - 1987

- The New Damage Model has been re-enabled for this vehicle!


NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

- NEW CAR!
- - The NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, an asphalt oval car, is now available for purchase!
- - - After using the model for a number of years in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Chevrolet introduced the Camaro to the Cup Series for the first time in 2018, and the Camaro carries on as the brand’s Next Gen car. Like its counterparts from Ford and Toyota, it’s powered by a 358 cubic-inch V8 powerplant, and weighs 3,400 pounds with driver and fuel. After multiple years of testing by some of the sport’s biggest names, the Next Gen Camaro will make its real-world debut in the 2022 Daytona 500.
- - Add the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to your digital garage from the iRacing Store, here: https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CarDetail.do?carid=139


NASCAR Next Gen Ford Mustang

- NEW CAR!
- - The NASCAR Next Gen Ford Mustang, an asphalt oval car, is now available for purchase!
- - - Just three years after making its Cup debut, the Ford Mustang marque moves into the next generation of NASCAR with the Next Gen car. Like its counterparts from Chevrolet and Toyota, it’s powered by a 358 cubic-inch V8 powerplant, and weighs 3,400 pounds with driver and fuel. After multiple years of testing by some of the sport’s biggest names, the Next Gen Mustang will make its real-world debut in the 2022 Daytona 500.
- - Add the NASCAR Next Gen Ford Mustang to your digital garage from the iRacing Store, here: https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CarDetail.do?carid=140


NASCAR Next Gen Toyota Camry

- NEW CAR!
- - The NASCAR Next Gen Toyota Camry, an asphalt oval car, is now available for purchase!
- - - The Camry continues on as Toyota’s only model in NASCAR Cup Series competition since the brand’s debut in 2007. Like its counterparts from Chevrolet and Ford, it’s powered by a 358 cubic-inch V8 powerplant, and weighs 3,400 pounds with driver and fuel. After multiple years of testing by some of the sport’s biggest names, the Next Gen Camry will make its real-world debut in the 2022 Daytona 500.
- - Add the NASCAR Next Gen Toyota Camry to your digital garage from the iRacing Store, here: https://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CarDetail.do?carid=141


TRACKS:

Darlington Raceway

- Track surface parameters have been updated.

- Some advertisements and signs have been updated.

- Some additional SAFER foam has been added.

- Fixed a lighting issue with some glass in the tower at Turn 3.


Texas Motor Speedway

- (Legends Oval) - Pace speed has been reduced.

This Hotfix includes fixes for the 2021 Season 2 Patch 4 Release.
Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3801996.page




2021 Season 2 Patch 4 Hotfix 1 - Release Notes [2021.04.21.01]


This Hotfix contains some fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 2 Patch 4 Release.


SIMULATION:

Peripherals

- Fixed a crash-to-desktop issue that could trigger when moving from a practice server to a race server due to a null reference.

- The Thrustmaster OneWheel API has been temporarily reverted while we work with Thrustmaster to improve our support for it.
- - Previous force feedback issues remain fixed with this change.



CARS:


[Legacy] V8 Supercar Ford FG Falcon - 2014

- iRacing setups have been updated.


[Legacy] V8 Supercar Holden VF Commodore - 2014

- iRacing setups have been updated.



TRACKS:

Charlotte Motor Speedway

- (Oval - 2018) - Some track parameters have been adjusted slightly.

This Patch includes fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 2 Release.
Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3801816.page


2021 Season 2 Patch 4 Release Notes [2021.04.20.01]


This Patch contains some updates and fixes for the 2021 Season 2 Release.



iRACING UI: (5.13.01-2021-s2)

General

- The clock in the UI banner has been made more visible when Dark Mode is active.


Race Series

- The Event start dates have been added to the information displayed in the Season Schedule.
- - This shows the start date for all weeks, regardless if they are completed or in progress.

- The minimum number of participants required in order for a Ranked Session to go Official has been added to the Series Info panel.
- - Remember, your Safety Rating is always effected by your performance in Ranked Sessions; and your iRating is only effected if the event has enough participants to go Official!

- Fixed an issue where the displayed time of day word description (except Afternoon) did not match the actual time value for the Session info.

- Fixed an issue where the Time of Day info bubble was not displayed correctly on a Series Schedule.


Hosted Racing

- When creating a Hosted Session from an event on a Race Season Schedule, the correct time of day will now be carried over into the Hosted Session creation window.

- Fixed an issue where setting a weight penalty for a given car was being automatically rounded to the nearest whole kilogram, regardless of units in use and actual value.

- Fixed an issue where creating a Hosted Session from a Series Schedule was not carrying over the correct Time of Day settings.


Test Drive

- When creating a Test Drive from a Series event, the correct time of day will now be carried over into the Test Drive creation window.


Leagues

- When creating a League Team Race, the Grid Builder button is now correctly unavailable.


Paint Shop

- Fixed an issue where an empty column could appear when selecting to change cars.



SIMULATION:

Peripherals

- A new Thrustmaster "OneWheel" API has been integrated.
- - This API should resolve various force feedback issues.


- TrueForce support for Logitech wheels has been re-enabled.
- - Users will need to manually force GHUB to upgrade to version 2021.3.5164 if you are already on version 2021.2.7359. See the following forum post for a guide on how to get Logitech TrueForce back up and running safely: https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3801302.page



CARS:

ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala

- The New Damage Model has been re-enabled for this vehicle on this environment!

- For the New Damage Model, several adjustments have been made, including:
- - Wheel strengths have been adjusted so they break or hinge less.
- - Spring damper limits have been adjusted so they may occasionally collapse with appropriate damage.
- - The break thresholds for many body mount points have been reduced.


Global Mazda MX-5 Cup

- Preventative measures have been taken to halt rampant license plate thievery for this vehicle within the 3D Model Viewer.


Mercedes-AMG GT3

- Fixed an issue where the iRacing UI model for this vehicle could appear without mirrors.


NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

- Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.


NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang

- Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.


NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry

- Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.



TRACKS:

Kansas Speedway

- Some advertisements and signs have been updated.


Talladega Superspeedway

- Some advertisements and signs have been updated.

This Hotfix includes fixes for the 2021 Season 2 Patch 3 Release.
Check out the Release Notes for this update below, or on our Members Forums here:
https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3800885.page



2021 Se. 2 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 - Re. Notes [2021.04.09.03]


This Hotfix contains some fixes and updates for the 2021 Season 2 Patch 3 Release.


iRACING UI:

General

- Improvements have been made to the iRacing UI window behavior.
- - This should improve the behaviors for resizing, maximizing, un-maximizing, and remembering the window positions. This also fixes an issue where the mouse position could appear slightly offset from the actual window.



SIMULATION:

Race Control

- Fixed an issue with the early release of missed-start vehicles in multi-class sessions when a pack of vehicles was more than 20 seconds behind the leading pack.


Hybrid Vehicles

- Fixed a crash-to-desktop issue that could occur when a hybrid vehicle attempted to transition from a Practice Session to a Race Session.


Audio

- Ambient crowd audio should now be less repetitive.
- - Everyone has found new topics to discuss!


Controls

- Logitech TrueForce support has been temporarily disabled by default.
- - The latest G-HUB version (2021.2.7359) has a bug that causes a lockup at Sim shutdown. This feature will be re-enabled when the issue is resolved. You may need to re-calibrate your racing wheel.


Telemetry

- New live telemetry values, "SessionTimeTotal", "SessionLapsTotal", "PlayerCarClass", and "CarIdxClass" have been added.
- - These values offer a more convenient way to access data which is already in the session string.



CARS:

Audi RS 3 LMS

- iRacing setups have been updated.


BMW M4 GT4

- iRacing setups have been updated.


Dirt Late Model

- (ALL) - Tire construction parameters have been updated.

- (Super Dirt Late Model) - An Engine Restriction setup option has been added in the garage.

- (ALL) - iRacing setups have been updated.


Dirt Street Stock

- Tire model has been updated with a stiffer construction based on the Dirt Big Block Modified. Tire tread pattern has also been adjusted.

- iRacing setups have been updated.


Indy Pro 2000 PM-18

- For the New Damage Model, suspension durability has been increased.


McLaren 570s GT4

- Rear spring perch offset range has been reduced.


NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

- The display of the driver name on the front windshield has been removed.


NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang

- The display of the driver name on the front windshield has been removed.


NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry

- The display of the driver name on the front windshield has been removed.


Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR

- Rear ride height limits have been reduced from 104mm to 100mm.


USF 2000

- For the New Damage Model, suspension durability has been increased.