ISI has not shown us any new rFactor 2 screenshots for quite a while but their Twitter feed shows that the Ann Abour-based crew is more than busy working on their newest titles.

Earlier today, three particularly interesting tweets were published. One deals with AI as Gjon Camaj comments that the AI in rFactor can be tweaked to be very competitive, even though he does not believe it’s a main selling point of the upcoming sim.

Another tweet reveals that rFactor 2 will be supporting circuit-specific environment maps. The most exciting news though is that Gjon confirms once more that rFactor 2 will be having changing weather effects. Furthermore, a preview video showing off the effects is promised - It would be the first time we´d be seeing moving images of the new rFactor title.

If you don’t follow ISI’s Twitter feed yet, click here to do so.

RMT’s Wix just finished the temaplte of the Renault Megane Trophy Car, the newest addition to the mod’s carlist.

The car will serve both as the mod’s safety car as well as a bonus car. The RMT skinning team will be working on a full set of 2009 Megane Trophy teams, if you have any photo material on the 2009 cars the team would appreciate your help. If you have any material on the Megane, leave them a not on their site.

Successor to World Super GT for GTR 2, World Super GT 2 will bring some of of the most legendary GT cars of the 90s as well as Super GT GT500 class machinery to rFactor 2.

Via BSR

The Superleague Formula racing series has just announced that an official series racing game is in developed by none other than Image Space Incorporated, creators of rFactor.

Superleague Formula’s game will feature the series spec open wheel car as well as the six tracks the series races on, the game is planned to be released in September via the Superleague Formula website.

The series uses a Elan-designed open wheel race car that is powered by a 750hp V12 engine. All teams in Superleague Formula represent a football club, notable clubs in the series roster include AC Milan, FC Porto, Liverpool FC and Glasgow Rangers. Even though the field consists mainly of less-known open wheel talents, some known drivers competing in SF include Tristan Gommendy, Davide Rigon, Antonio Pizzonia & Girgio Pantano.

Even though the concept of combining football and motorsports is pretty unique, the series has struggled attracting crowds in its maiden season. The second season schedule consists of six races, all on notable tracks like Monza, Zolder & Magny Cours.

It`s not known whether or not the game will be free or commercial. Most likely, the game will be using ISI’s trusted gMotor 2 engine but maybe we´ll get a sneak preview of what’s coming up with rFactor 2?

Following lots of speculation and Codemaster’s accidental confirmation on Logitech’s new G27 steering wheel, a set of first shots have surfaced now.

These images aren’t exactly new as they´re floating around the web since early 2009. Until now, they were thought to be either photoshopped or made of a modified G25, however GTPlanet now confirms the authenticity of these images. Furthermore, several people got to see the steering wheel on this year’s Cebit Expo in Germany.

According to the shots, the base design of the G27 won’t differ much from the current G25 despite having more buttons on the wheel and a tiny bar of LCDs at the center of the wheel. Despite being confirmed that these are authentic shots, it’s not known whether or not this is just a prototype or the final design of the G27 - There is no info on the technical specs either yet.

Jessica, Darin & Shaun of Insidesimracing.tv have released a new episode of InsideSimRacing, the final one to air out of the their current set that served them for over 40 episodes.

The 33-minute show features Volvo - The Game and a review of the Playseat Evolution and Bob Earl’s Virtual Racing Chassis. Furthermore, Shaun is once again giving tech tips, this time on field of view settings. Enjoy the show!

Turn 10 has released three more Forza Motorsport 3 previews that failed to make it into the first batch of Japan content previews.

The shots show some Super GT cars in action as well as the Lexus IS-F and the glowing brake disc of a Subaru WRX STi.

Forza Motorsport 3 will bring over 400 cars and 100 tracks to the Xbox 360, the third installment of the Forza series will be released in October.

FREX has released an impressive new HD video, showing the full range of FREX products at work with CSGT’s World Sportscar 1970 mod for rFactor.

Products seen include the FREX SimWheel, the shifter and brake as well as the FREX Canopy screen.

In related news, FREX has released a new driver for their SimWheel. If you´re among the few lucky ones to own an example of the $2000 wheel, make sure to grab the new driver here.

Even though Grand Prix Legends was released 11 years ago, the historic Formula One simulation is still backed by an active modding community as stunning projects such as the Targa Florio show.

A passionate group around founder David Fletcher is working on adding a whole new form of motorsport to GPL by working on on a Can-Am 1971 mod. Even though the title was confined to open wheel racing, the powerful sports cars seem to be a perfect fit, even though it is not easy creating these kinds of cars for GPL.

Below are some previews, showing some cars of the legendary American sports car series in action.

The Team behind the F1RFT mod has released new renders of their upcoming 2009 version, showing the Brawn GP BGP01 model and the drivers helmets. Made by Sompir, F1RFT is promised to be fully scratch-made and legal.

Update: The previews have been removed due to the mod using parts from FSONE mods as evidence provided shows. No further previews of F1RFT 2009 will be posted here unless the illegal content is removed. The item itself will stay up to allow the discussion in the comments to continue.

On a personal note, I find it rather disappointing that some teams can’t even be believed if they state that a mod is scratch made. When posting previews like that, it`s impossible to check wheter or not it’s legal, you have to rely on what the creators tell you.

PO911 has released the 1997 Formula One season for GTR2. The mod is still in beta state but should be very worth a try for F1 fanatecs.

1997 was Michael Schumacher’s second year at Ferrari and Jacques Villeneuve’s second in Formula One. The championship battle between the two drivers was decided at the last round of the season in Jerez, including a controversial incident involving both drivers.

Download F1 1997 for GTR2 0.99 Here

After showing us promising first previews of the historic Charade circuit for rFactor, Pixsim is now working on a legendary historic car for GT Legends and the Power & Glory mod for GTR2.

Below are first renders of their Mclaren M6A, a car built by legendary race driver Bruce Mclaren. Powered by a Chevrolet V8 engine, the car was entered in the 1967 Can-Am series season.

After releasing their Formula One 1991 league mod for rFactor back in January, F1-S-R is now working on the historically correct version of the 1991 F1 season.

The new version of the mod will come with different physics for all cars to represent the rules of the 1991. Eighteen years ago, refueling was forbidden, meaning this cars will complete a full race on one tank of fuel.

Below are some previews of some early-season cars for you to enjoy.

Following plenty of preview screenshots, Com8 has now released a first video of his Nürburging Nordschleife 2009 project for GTR Evolution and rFactor.

Based on the original Simbin version, his 2009 version will contain many changes such as new textures, the removal of all fictional advertisement boards and lots of trackside objects.

New features include the layout used for the Nürburgring 24 Hour race as well as new bumps and shadows. The track will be available both for GTR Evolution and rFactor, the latter version will come with a GTR Evolution DVD check to make it comply with Simbin’s community rules.

Until it’s released, you can enjoy a full lap on the 24h layout by watching the video below.

Niels_at_home has released a new HD preview video of Some1’s Toyota Supra MKIV road car at Mid Ohio, showing us some impressive headlight effects.

With stunning graphic work and physics made by Niels_at_home, the Supra is shaping up to set a new standard for road cars in rFactor, following the duo’s famed Corvette C6.

The legendary car will be made without using any performance or tuning kits for a true street car look, putting out 330hp using a turbo-charged six-cylinder engine. It will come with a very realistic damage model that uses all of rFactor’s damage features, including detachable bumpers, hood, spoiler, doors and more.