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Racedriver GRID - Ebay Marketplace
2008-04-22 18:07:00
Codemasters’ upcoming Racedriver GRID game is expected to be revolutionary in many ways. While the game will most probably not have physics that will satisfy sim-racers, the graphics and the sheer amount of content will set a new benchmark on many platforms. But Codemasters is also going new ways in joining forces with strong partners to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Racedriver GRID - Ebay Marketplace ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/racedriver-grid- ebay-marketplace/" });
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F1 1999 - More Previews
2008-04-22 16:56:00
TMF Group is working on the Formula One 1999 season for rFactor , bringing the original F1C carset to a whole new standard. The last Formula One season of the past century was a rather exciting one with great drivers such as Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen competing against each other.Below are plenty of previews to show ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "F1 1999 - More Preview s", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/f1-1999-more-pre views/" });

FSONE 2007 - Snetterton Previews
2008-04-22 16:48:00
Over at rFactor central, Codex has posted a batch of new preview screenshots of the FSONE 2007 Formula One mod for rFactor. Various cars can be seen racing at the British Snetterton circuit as Codex and his crew are getting closer and closer to releasing the mod. Related posts MMG F1 2007 - Williams Renders (1) MMG F1 2007 - ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FSONE 2007 - Snetterton Preview s", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/fsone-2007-snett erton-previews/" });

WTCC BMW 320si - Livery Previews
2008-04-22 16:41:00
Matzel has been making good progress with his revamped conversion of Thome’s BMW E90 WTCC from GTR2 to rFactor . The car has already been dressed in various WTCC liveries that can be seen below. Related posts WTCC BMW 320si - Preview s (3) World Sportscar Championship - New Ferrari Previews (0) World Sportscar 1970 - Sebring Previews (0) World Sportscar 1970 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "WTCC BMW 320si - Livery Previews", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/wtcc-bmw-320si-l ivery-previews/" });

F1RFT 2008 - Bahrain Update Released
2008-04-21 02:50:00
The guys at F1RFT keep up the pace with their 2008 Formula One mod, bringing another update for their rFactor mod. The Bahrain update features plenty of changes to the cars to reflect the way they ran at the third Grand Prix of the season. And while the F1 teams have just finished their Barcelona ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "F1RFT 2008 - Bahrain Update Released ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/f1rft-2008-bahra in-update-released/" });
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F1 2008 for GTR2 1.2 - Released
2008-04-21 02:07:00
P0911 has released a new version of his F1 2008 F1RFT conversion for GTR2. The new version brings wheel covers for those cars who use them, fixed sound, new physics and much more. Changelog: add of wheel covers fix of mirror-inverted view in cockpit by 6ecko fix of Williams FW30 (CTD) physic updates (McLaren engines, Renault aso..) add of draf ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "F1 2008 for GTR2 1.2 - Released ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/f1-2008-for-gtr2 -12-released/" });
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Pembrey 2.0 - More Previews
2008-04-21 02:00:00
Banger has released some more preview screenshots of his recreation of Pembrey for rFactor , Wales’ home of motorsport. Related posts Top Gear Test Track - Building Preview s (0) Sepang Texture Update - Previews (1) Pembrey - Preview Video (0) Paul Ricard HTTT - Previews (0) Nordschleife 2.2a - Texture Teasers (0) Nordschleife 2.1 - Preview Video (3) More on the Nordschleife 2.2a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Pembrey 2.0 - More Previews", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/pembrey-20-more- previews/" });
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Porsche 935 - More Progress
2008-04-20 18:17:00
Team21 is making good progress with their Porsche 935 for GT Legends. Modeller cooky has added a lot of details to the model that can be seen below. Related posts WTCC BMW 320si - Preview s (3) World Super GT Mod - Working Cockpit Previews (0) World Super GT Mod - Wet & Dirty (1) World Super GT Mod - ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Porsche 935 - More Progress ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/porsche-935-more -progress/" });

Stockcar Lights - Previews
2008-04-20 16:49:00
BRDev is working on the Stockcar Lights series for rFactor , one of Brazil’s most popular motorsport series. The team has released an overview of all cars included in the mod. Related posts WTCC BMW 320si - Preview s (3) World Sportscar Championship - New Ferrari Previews (0) World Sportscar 1970 - Sebring Previews (0) World Sportscar 1970 - Sebring Day ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Stockcar Lights - Previews", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/stockcar-lights- previews/" });

NLC VLN 2005 Mod - HDR Previews
2008-04-20 02:19:00
Screenshot artist 6e66o has made some impressive new previews of NLC’s VLN 2005 mod for rFactor , using the popular HDR plugin. You can see plenty of the mod’s cars in action, of course racing on the Nürburgring Nordshchleife. Related posts VLN Mod 2007 by DeDios - Preview s & Carlist (1) NLC VLN Mod 2005 - Previews (0) NLC ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "NLC VLN 2005 Mod - HDR Previews", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/nlc-vln-2005-mod -hdr-previews/" });

Formula nkp - Previews
2008-04-20 02:12:00
Jimmy C is working on bringing the Formula nkp to rFactor , the cars can be seen racing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife below. Related posts WTCC BMW 320si - Preview s (3) World Sportscar Championship - New Ferrari Previews (0) World Sportscar 1970 - Sebring Previews (0) World Sportscar 1970 - Sebring Day & Night (1) World Sportscar 1970 - Porsche 908-2 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Formula nkp - Previews", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/formula-nkp-prev iews/" });

Tuning Cars Mod 2.0 - Released
2008-04-20 02:04:00
TC Crew has released the Tuning Cars Mod 2.0 for GTR2, giving all cars in GTR2 brand new physics for even better race action. The mod comes with new physics, paint schemes and cockpits, turning the GT race cars into full-blown tuning machines. Download Tuning Cars Mod 2.0 Here Related posts WRC Subaru Mod 1.0 - Released (0) Palmer ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tuning Cars Mod 2.0 - Released", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/tuning-cars-mod- 20-released/" });

Track Fixes by The Lonely - Released
2008-04-20 01:55:00
After switching from ATI to nVidia, The Lonely discovered some aliasing problems with the tracks he worked on for rFactor. He found a way to eliminate the problem which should make these tracks look much better for nVidia users while ATI owners should notice no difference at all. Fixed textures for the following tracks are included: Vanport ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Track Fixes by The Lonely - Released ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/track-fixes-by-t he-lonely-released/" });
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Ultimate Sports Cars - Preview Videos
2008-04-19 17:27:00
Here is more on the spectacular Ultimate Sports Cars mod for GTR2. Two preview videos show the mod in action, one of focuses on the Ferrari F430 at Barcelona and the other shows a full field in action at Imola. YouTube Direktvideo link YouTube Direktvideo link Related posts World Super GT Mod - Working Cockpit Preview s (0) World Super ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ultimate Sports Cars - Preview Videos ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/ultimate-sports- cars-preview-videos/" });

NASCAR 09 - Career Mode Screenshots
2008-04-19 17:20:00
EA Sports has released some new screenshots of their upcoming NASCAR 09 game for the XBOX360 and Playstation 3. You can take a look at the career mode which looks to be fairly comprehensive. I bet some real-life cup drivers would love to have that “Ask Gordon” button from time to time Related posts NASCAR 09 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "NASCAR 09 - Career Mode Screenshots ", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/nascar-09-career -mode-screenshots/" });
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CTDP F1 2006 - Gameplay Video
2008-04-19 01:43:00
After lots of preview screenshots, it’s time to showcase CTDP’s Formula One 2006 mod for rFactor in action. The following video shows a lap at Bahrain as Felipe Massa takes the Ferrari arround the desert track. Click the image below to get to the video. Related posts MMG F1 1994 - Preview Video (0) FSONE 2007 - Super ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "CTDP F1 2006 - Gameplay Video", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/ctdp-f1-2006-gam eplay-video/" });

Ultimate Sports Cars - Previews
2008-04-18 18:55:00
Thanks a lot to Jonathon Selley for pointing me to a very interesting project that I have missed so far. Luis Branco and Team PTSims are working on Ultimate Sports Cars for GTR2, bringing an impressive collection of road-going sports cars to the game. The mod consists of the following cars that have been produced ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ultimate Sports Cars - Preview s", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/ultimate-sports- cars-previews/" });

Beta Innovations CP16 Button Box
2008-04-18 18:36:00
Building your own sim racing cockpit? You have a nice wheel, a good set of pedals and a neat seat to sit on? But something is missing to create true racing atmosphere: A button box! You can either build that yourself or take a look at Beta Innovations ’ CP16, a USB-connectable button box featuring toggle ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Beta Innovations CP16 Button Box", url: "http://www.virtualr.net/beta-innovations -cp16-button-box/" });
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F1 1999 - Williams Preview Video
2008-04-17 03:24:00
TMF Group is working on a Formula One 1999 mod for rFactor . To keep everybody posted about their progress, F1 Lover has posted a preview video of the mod’s Williams . YouTube Direktvideo link addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualr.net%2Ff1-1999- williams-preview-video%2F'; addthis_title = 'F1+1999+-+Williams+Preview +Video '; addthis_pub = ''; Related posts MMG F1 1994 ...

MMG F1 2007 - F2007 Brazil Renders
2008-04-17 03:19:00
MMG is not yet done with the Formula One 2007 season for rFactor , having an update for their mod in the works. One of the cars in the update is the Ferrari F2007 as it was used at the season finale in Brazil , sporting a quite distinctive and different tone of red. F1Racer has made ...
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Rockingham 1.0 - Released
2008-04-16 19:20:00
Deadeyeski and lasercutter have taken Neel Jani’s GTR conversion of Codemasters Rockingham and brought it to modern rFactor standards. AIW work has been done by Cammel, creating a realistic version of the multi-purpose racing facility. Great Britain’s only Oval comes with a ton of layouts, from pure Oval to long and short versions of the ...
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Top Gear Test Track - Building Previews
2008-04-16 18:08:00
Back in March, Mike Cantwell released the 1.0 version of his Top Gear Test Track for rFactor. Known from the famous British TV Show show, the airfield track was already well drivable but missed all surrounding buildings. Version 1.1 will include those buildings and Mike is progressing quite well with adding them as the ...
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Le Mans Series Mod - DBR9 Cockpit
2008-04-16 17:53:00
After the release of their Porsche Carrera Cup France mod, it has gotten quite silent around Enduracers as the group decided to quietly work on their Le Mans Series Mod for rFactor . To show that things are progessing, klo-che has shown a new preview shot of the Aston Martin DBR9 cockpit. addthis_url ...
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Nordschleife 2.2a - Texture Teasers
2008-04-16 17:26:00
Com8 has released some teasing screenshots of the upcoming alternative version of the Nürburgring Nordschleife 2.2 for rFactor . Judging by the few available screenshots, the alternative version will have much better textures than the current 2.2 version. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualr.net%2Fnordschl eife-22a-texture-teasers%2F'; addthis_title = 'Nordschleife+2.2a+-+Texture +Teasers '; addthis_pub ...
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FIA GT 2006 Mod - Updated Ferrari Previews
2008-04-16 17:20:00
Andrea Cartman has updated the Ferrari 430 model for TopGun’s FIA GT 2006 mod for GTR2. The rear-lights as well as the exhausts have been changed to look like the original car, the model can be seen with two different JMB Racing liveries below. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtualr.net%2Ffia-gt-2 006-mod-updated-ferrari-previews%2F'; addthis_title ...
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F1 1988 TV-Style - Released
2008-04-16 17:04:00
Those of you that use the TV-Style rFactor plugin by the Dinix Project and enjoy Carrera.4’s Formula One 1988 mod can add an extra touch of realism now. Dinix has released the F1 1988 TV-Style, giving your rFactor the look of an 80s Formula One tv broadcast. Download F1 1988 TV-Style Here addthis_url ...
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AutoSimSport - Volume 4, Issue 2 Out!
2008-04-16 16:36:00
The newest issue of Auto SimSport magazine is out and like usual, it’s packed with stories the sim racing community will talk about. HIghlights of this issue: Jon Denton gets an exclusive inside view on iRacing.com’s upcoming service Bob Simmerman gets his hands on the brand new Logitech Driving Force GT wheel Lou Magyar tests the Virtual Roadster as well ...
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CART 1999 - Team Gordon Preview
2008-04-15 19:58:00
Racing Line Developments is currently working on their 1998 CART Championship for rFactor . And even though that mod is still in development, the team sheds some light on the future by releasing the screenshot below. It shows Robby Gordon ’s car from the 1999 CART season, indicating  that not one but two seasons of CART racing ...
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Toyota Atlantics for GTR2 - Previews
2008-04-15 19:29:00
After successfully converting their Champ Car 2005-2006 mod to GTR2, iDT has given RMi permission to convert another one of their rFactor mods: The 2005 Toyota Atlantic series. For fifteen years, the Toyota Atlantic series was one of the top developement series in the United Status, using Toyota-powered Swift chassis. Many top drivers competed ...
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2007 ALMS Mod - More on the Acura ARX-01
2008-04-15 19:01:00
In the nogrip forums, COLVIN35 of the ALMS Mod for GTR2  team has been given some new info on the project’s status. IBNE has finished the Acura which was the last model done for the 2007 mod. The team is now off to physics and testing, bringing the mod closer to the finish. Below are ...
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