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ETCS 2007 1.0 - Released
2008-04-29 01:53:00
Our friends at Drivingitalia.net have released the 1.0 version of their Endurance Touring Car Series 2007 mod for rFactor . Based on the real-life Italian ETCS series, the mod offers a variety of touring cars to compete against - From high power BMWs to small and nimble Alfas. The mod comes with a trackpack which includes new ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "ETCS 2007 1.0 - Released ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/etcs-2007-10-rel eased/" });
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2007 ALMS Mod - Porsche 997 Previews
2008-04-29 00:57:00
After showing us plenty of Ferrari F430 renders, the 2007 ALMS mod for GTR2 team has finally released new renders of Ferrari’s biggest challenger: The Porsche 997 GT3-RSR Related posts BMW M3 E92 GT2 - Preview s (3) 2007 ALMS Mod - Radical SR9 Progress (0) 2007 ALMS Mod - More On The Radical SR9 (0) 2007 ALMS Mod - More ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2007 ALMS Mod - Porsche 997 Previews", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/2007-alms-mod-po rsche-997-previews/" });

Long Beach 2007 - Previews
2008-04-29 00:52:00
iDT is not just working on the final Champ Car season for rFactor , the team will also recreate the final venue of the now historic series. Below are the first previews of their Long Beach 2007 track for rFactor, the Long Beach GP is considered to be America’s equivalent to Monaco, the most spectacular street circuit ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Long Beach 2007 - Preview s", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/long-beach-2007- previews/" });
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Ferrari Challenge - Interview & Screenshots
2008-04-29 00:42:00
System 3 is currently developing Ferrari Challenge , a Playstation 3 racing game that will tend towards being a simulation. With input from GP2 racer Bruno Senna, the game should provide more realism than the usual console racing game. In an interview with IGN, System 3’s Mark Cale talks about the details of the upcoming game which ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ferrari Challenge - Interview & Screenshots", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/ferrari-challeng e-interview-screenshots/" });
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FIA GT 2006 - New Screenshots
2008-04-29 00:35:00
TopGun has posted some new screenshots of his upcoming FIA GT 2006 mod for GTR2. Various cars can be seen, the stars of them being the new Ferrari F430s in brand new liveries. Related posts World Super GT Mod - Working Cockpit Preview s (0) World Super GT Mod - Wet & Dirty (1) World Super GT Mod - Stealth ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FIA GT 2006 - New Screenshots ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/fia-gt-2006-new- screenshots/" });

Nissan Skyline R34 1.1 - Released
2008-04-29 00:11:00
Zaomarano has released his Nissan Skyline R34 mod for GTR2, containing three different Nissan Skyline models. The plays has the choice of GT & NGT spec cars as well as a light modified version for trackdays. All cars come with a variety of liveries, ready to add some Japanese spice to GTR2. Download Nissan Skyline R34 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nissan Skyline R34 1.1 - Released ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/nissan-skyline-r 34-11-released/" });

Ultimate Sports Cars - Porsche 997 GT2
2008-04-28 01:55:00
Preview shots of the Ultimate Sports Cars are always very popular, so I´m sure most of you will enjoy the following. Luis Branco has posted a first shot of the newest edition to the mod’s lineup, the Porsche 997 GT2. Related posts World Super GT Mod - Working Cockpit Previews (0) World Super GT Mod - Wet & ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ultimate Sports Cars - Porsche 997 GT2", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/ultimate-sports- cars-porsche-997-gt2/" });
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FIA GT3 2007 Mod - Gallardo Progress
2008-04-28 01:51:00
The FIA GT3 2007 mod for GTR2 by BurnOut modding is making steady progress as MMT is progressing with the Lamborghini Gallardo , one of the cars that the group will be sharing with the GT3 team. Recently, the interior of the Italian sports car has been started, a sneak peak of what to expect can be ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FIA GT3 2007 Mod - Gallardo Progress ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/fia-gt3-2007-mod -gallardo-progress/" });
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Paul Ricard HTTT - Preview Video
2008-04-28 01:45:00
Loco has released a preview video of his Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track for rFactor . The famous testing venue in Southern France is one of the most modern circuits in the world, offering a variety of layouts and configurations. YouTube Direktvideo link Related posts Pembrey 2.0 - Preview Video (0) Pembrey - Preview Video (0) Nordschleife 2.1 - Preview ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Paul Ricard HTTT - Preview Video", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/paul-ricard-httt -preview-video/" });
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Porsche 935 - Damage Model Previews
2008-04-28 01:33:00
Team21 continues working on their Porsche 935 for GT Legends and have recently posted first shots of their beautiful car’s damage model. Even though it looks very good, such legendary race cars should never be crashed Related posts No related posts. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Porsche 935 - Damage Model Previews", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/porsche-935-dama ge-model-previews/" });

World Sportscar 1970 - New Models List
2008-04-28 01:30:00
The guys over at CSGT are a very busy bunch, working on their World Sportscar 1970 mod for rFactor . Traditionally, sports car mods come with a huge variety of cars, giving the modders lots to worry about. And even though the team already has many different prototypes and GT’s completed, they keep adding stuff to their ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "World Sportscar 1970 - New Models List ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/world-sportscar- 1970-new-models-list/" });

Real vs. Sim - Radical Nordschleife
2008-04-27 21:33:00
It’s always fun to compare real life laps with the virtual experience today’s racing sims offer. The following video does just that, letting you compare Michael Verger’s record lap on the Nürburgring against a virtual lap on the Nordschleife. The track’s the same, the car is not as Vergers is driving a Radical SR8 which is ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real vs. Sim - Radical Nordschleife", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/real-vs-sim-radi cal-nordschleife/" });
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Champ Car 2007 - Teaser Video
2008-04-27 12:13:00
iDT has released a short teaser of their upcoming Champ Car 2007 mod for rFactor . Enjoy! YouTube Direktvideo link Related posts Thinking out of the Box - And Racing it! (1) Spirit of 76 - Preview s (2) Prototype C - Progress Update (1) Porsche Carrera Cup France - Preview Video (8) Monte Carlo Classic - Historic GT & TC Preview (0) MMG F1 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Champ Car 2007 - Teaser Video", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/champ-car-2007-t easer-video/" });

Mid Ohio Sportscar Course - Previews
2008-04-26 14:04:00
Virtua_LM has a reputation for building almost perfect tracks for rFactor . While their Le Mans and Rouen versions have set new benchmarks, the team is busy working on new tracks. One of them is the Mid Ohio Sportscar Course which, according to the rfactorcentral progress-bar, is due to be released very soon. Just as the name ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mid Ohio Sportscar Course - Preview s", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/mid-ohio-sportsc ar-course-previews/" });
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Can-Am 1972 - Porsche 917/10 Previews
2008-04-26 13:53:00
Kevin West and the ORSM modding are making good progress with their Can Am 1972 mod for rFactor . Even though the mod will mostly consist of Can-Am McLarens, other top cars of the 1972 season will also be included. One of them is the Porsche 917/10, probably the most extreme Porsche prototype ever raced. The turbo-powered ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Can-Am 1972 - Porsche 917/10 Preview s", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/can-am-1972-pors che-91710-previews/" });

V-WTCC Competition Has Started
2008-04-26 13:47:00
The online competition in the V-WTCC has started as players can now sign-up and qualify for the series’ first event at Valencia on the 16th of May. V-WTCC event manager Bram Hengeveld commented: ?The show is finally on and now we will find out who the true stars of virtual racing are and we ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "V-WTCC Competition Has Started", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/v-wtcc-competiti on-has-started/" });
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Racedriver GRID - Trailer & Demo News
2008-04-26 13:37:00
Codemasters has released a new trailer of their upcoming Racedriver GRID game, highlighting the drifting features the game will offer. There has also been some info on the planned demo as the PC version is due to be released “very soon”. The demo will offer a taste of every region the game will offer (US, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Racedriver GRID - Trailer & Demo News ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/racedriver-grid- trailer-demo-news/" });
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GTR Evolution - Release Info
2008-04-25 18:03:00
Over at our friends DrivingItalia.net, the box art of Simbin’s upcoming GTR Evolution title has surfaced. By just looking at the box, you can tell what an important factor the Nürburgring Nordschleife is to the game. The box features all three new GT cars that have been seen in screenshots so far. The Aston Martin ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "GTR Evolution - Release Info ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/gtr-evolution-re lease-info/" });

RACE07 - Patch 1.1.0.4
2008-04-25 16:06:00
Normally, a new patch for RACE07 is not too big of a deal. Some little glitches get fixed, mostly stuff that is just noticed by a handful of people. Simbin released a new update via STEAM yesterday that brings some more important stuff though, strangely this patch was not announced like all of them before. The ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "RACE07 - Patch 1.1.0.4", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/race07-patch-110 4/" });

Codemasters Acquires SEGA Racing Studio
2008-04-25 15:50:00
Two weeks ago, SEGA announced the shutdown of their UK-based racing studio that was responsible for the latest Sega Rally title. Back then, it looked as all employees would lose their jobs but Codemasters stepped in and reached an agreement with SEGA to take over the studio. ?In seizing this opportunity, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Codemasters Acquires SEGA Racing Studio ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/codemasters-acqu ires-sega-racing-studio/" });
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Can-Am McLarens - Previews
2008-04-24 01:47:00
Kevin West and the ORSM modding team are working on several Can-Am McLaren cars for rFactor . The Can-Am series was one of the most spectacular sports car racing series ever, featuring legendary cars such as the Porsche 917/10 that utilized up to 1000hp. The mod will include several legendary McLaren racecars and might be expanded to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Can-Am McLarens - Preview s", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/can-am-mclarens- previews/" });

Barcelona 1991 Beta - Released
2008-04-23 20:19:00
Guap is working on a 1991 version of the Circuit Catalunya Barcelona , home of the Spanish Grand Prix for rFactor. He has released a beta version for everybody to enjoy and spot bugs which can be downloaded below. Download Barcelona 1991 Beta Here Related posts Zandvoort 2007 for rFactor - Released (1) Warwick Farm 2.0 - Released (1) Warwick Farm 1.0 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Barcelona 1991 Beta - Released", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/barcelona-1991-b eta-released/" });
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GT5 - Madrid Street Circuit
2008-04-23 18:54:00
Now that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is released world wide, it’s time to think about what the full Gran Turismo 5 will bring us. Even though it has been confirmed that a release before 2010 is highly unlikely, the creators start giving away first bits of information. At the Spanish GT5 Prologue Party, it was revealed ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "GT5 - Madrid Street Circuit ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/gt-5-madrid-stre et-circuit/" });
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Mixta 1.0 - Released
2008-04-23 18:47:00
From Tantra comes Mixta for GTR2, a fantasy track combining the best elements of many legendary circuits. Ever dreamt of driving through Suzukas S-curves, coming into Hockenheim’s Motodrom and exiting onto Spa Francorchamps’ La Source corner? Mixta makes all this possible, creating a fast and flowing track that feels both familiar and new. Tantra has created ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mixta 1.0 - Released ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/mixta-10-release d/" });
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rfVCRmerge 1.0 - Released
2008-04-23 18:15:00
Alain Cottignies of rFactor Live has come up with a brand new tool named rfVCRmerge. The standalone application lets you synchronize and merge multiple laps to a new replay file. Since rFactor lacks a real ghost-car mode, this tool allows easily comparison of corner speeds and driving linies - Ideal if you´re trying to squeeze out ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "rfVCRmerge 1.0 - Released ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/rfvcrmerge-10-re leased/" });
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F1 1999 - McLaren Preview Video
2008-04-23 18:05:00
F1lover of TMF Group has compiled a new preview video of the upcoming Formula One 1999 mod for rFactor . The video shows the mod’s McLaren Mercedes in which Mika Häkkinen clinched his second Formula One World Championship. YouTube Direktvideo link Related posts MMG F1 1994 - Preview Video (0) FSONE 2007 - Super Aguri Preview Video (3) F1 99 Season - ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "F1 1999 - McLaren Preview Video", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/f1-1999-mclaren- preview-video/" });

Racedriver GRID - Ebay Motors Video
2008-04-23 18:02:00
Codemasters has released a new preview video of their upcoming multi-platform Racedriver GRID game. The video shows the Ebay Motors Mustang racing in a pack of cars, Ebay’s presence in the game has been recently announced as the game will feature the Ebay Motors Marketplace. YouTube Direktvideo link Related posts Top Gear Available on GT-TV (0) Racedriver GRID - Preview ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Racedriver GRID - Ebay Motors Video ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/racedriver-grid- ebay-motors-video/" });
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New Gallery System - Ad Problem Solved
2008-04-23 04:06:00
I know that many people had problems with the old gallery system and the lightbox not being able to cover the advertising banners. Those issues are fixed as I have switched to a new gallery system. What sounds easy was pretty much eight hours of work, changing over 500 content-items by hand. But I don’t want ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New Gallery System - Ad Problem Solved", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/new-gallery-syst em-ad-problem-solved/" });
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More On The Mystery A4 DTM
2008-04-22 21:56:00
The anonymous creator of the 2008 Audi A4 DTM model has sent me another work-in-progress shot, revealing that the model is intended to be used in rFactor . So is there a DTM 2008 mod coming our way? Our just a single car made for fun? Related posts WTCC BMW 320si - Preview s (3) WTCC BMW 320si - Livery Previews ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "More On The Mystery A4 DTM", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/more-on-the-myst ery-a4-dtm/" });

Le Mans Series Mod - New Previews
2008-04-22 20:29:00
Klo-Che of Enduracers has released four new previews of the team’s upcoming Le Mans Series mod for rFactor . The screenshots show a full field of cars racing at Le Mans and Sebring as well as the brand new Porsche 997 GT3-Cup safety car. Related posts WTCC BMW 320si - Preview s (3) WTCC BMW 320si - Livery Previews (0) World Sportscar ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Le Mans Series Mod - New Previews", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/le-mans-series-m od-new-previews/" });