Question for Gamers Racing

126coupe · 126coupe's Garage

I will be running my Historic Nascar at tracks I have never run. Portland, =Infineon and Laguna Seca. What game and hardware would be best for me to learn these tracks? I prefer to have a simple steering wheel and pedals.

nota · 07-22-2012, 12:25 PM

nastycar4 nascar4 by papyrus/ sierra

126coupe · 126coupe's Garage

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Originally Posted by nota

nastycar4 nascar4 by papyrus/ sierra

Does that have Portland and Laguna Seca?

Nostril Cheese · 07-22-2012, 01:09 PM

R-Factor. Check it out.

K9Torro · 07-22-2012, 04:43 PM

I Race is offering 2 yr subscriptions for the price of a 1 yr and it has the most tracks and equipment, all you need is a wheel/pedal set up.

T

djmcmath · 07-22-2012, 04:49 PM

I've been playing with rFactor for a while. The physics are good enough, as are most of the tracks. The model for Summit Point (my local track) is pretty mediocre, but it was good enough that when I actually went out my first time, I recognized everything and knew where the line was supposed to be. Perfect? Heck no. Good enough? Yeah, I guess.

YMMV,
Dan

nota · 07-23-2012, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by K9Torro

I Race is offering 2 yr subscriptions for the price of a 1 yr and it has the most tracks and equipment, all you need is a wheel/pedal set up.

T

nascar4 or 2002 or 2003 seasons [ really just updates to n-4]
is the base of the iRACE's engine/code

Laguna Seca yes in the basic game pack

there are about 3000 add-on tracks in the grand prix legends /n4 world
most are free d/l

flipper35 · flipper35's Garage

Fanatec makes some superb wheels and pedals. Other than that there are a few good force feedback that aren't terribly expensive. Logitech would be my choice after Fanatec.

bivenator · 07-23-2012, 11:39 AM

I don't think you would need a wheel/peddle set up to learn the tracks. I agree with nascar4 by papyrus. I put a lot of hours into that one and have heard of the nascar drivers praise it for the track recreations.

Zeke · 07-23-2012, 02:51 PM

I, too, would hate to see him peddling around the track, or the living room.

bivenator · 07-23-2012, 03:01 PM

doh, ya got me. however the thought of him peddeling does bring a smile.

intakexhaust · intakexhaust's Garage

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Originally Posted by flipper35

Fanatec makes some superb wheels and pedals. Other than that there are a few good force feedback that aren't terribly expensive. Logitech would be my choice after Fanatec.

+1. Worth investing in the better Fanatec products right from the start. The dimmension towards realism is the goal vs. a cheap wheel, pedal, you won't quit in the first few hours.

For sim, couldn't advise for the left turners but for road courses and online league, GPL and R-factor has been my fave. GPL is ancient classic and still terrific. R-factor to me is probably the closest to realism, but not like the glossiness of graphics and arcade style. Both GPL and R-factor physics with an unlimited open source to build upon, chassis set-ups push your learning curve way beyond the others. Great for track orientation and does somewhat help when you hit the real tarmac. The only downside is getting all the patches and files in order. Next finding a decent group of guys online to have respectful racing and help when needed. Have fun -