Simbin has released the changelog for the recently-released update for RACE07 & GTR Evolution that brings the simulations to version 1.2.0.8

The most interesting change for RACE07 owners is that all features that have been introduced with GTR Evolution & STCC – The Game are now available in RACE07.

To retrieve the patch, simply start Steam and your installation will be updated. An offline-version of the patch is not yet available.

Fixes

• Fixed stability issues in the rendering pipeline
• Fixed session timer in HUD and Garage menu
• Improved AI clutch control on launch
• Various triple head fixes
• Fixed saving of total stats
• Fixed selection of track cameras when switching viewed vehicle
• Fixed bad draw distance in free flight camera mode
• Improved behaviour of blown tyres
• Fixed blue flags raised even though they were disabled
• Fixed bad behaviour of AI cars after race finish
• Fixed bug with ghost cars generating drafting

Features

• Enabled all STCC and GTR Evolution exclusive features in RACE 07

Yako has released a new version of XD, a tool that adds lots of useful information to the HUD of racing simulations like GTR2 & GTR Evolution.

XD displays all kinds of valuable data including temperatures, wear and advanced timing information. The displayed data can be customized as you wish as the tool includes a well documented .ini file with plenty of variables.

The new version comes with support for the newest RACE07 version as well as experimental support for rFactor.

 

Download XD 2.1.2 Here

While rFactor has two very popular plugins that improve the simulation’s Force Feedback effects, GTR Evolution and other Simbin simulations rely on the sims’ own effects.

This changes now as Freejrs has spend plenty of time trying to come up with more realistic FFB settings optimised for the Logitech G25, the most popular sim racing wheel.

His new settings promise to deliver more mass transfer feedback instead of solely relying on feedback from the tires. Steering damper and friction effects have been removed to allow feedback from the tires and the suspension without distortion.

The new effects are available for GT Legends, GTR2 and RACE07/GTR Evolution. If you tried them, why not leave others some feedback about the result?

“Feels Real” Force Feedback Settings for GT Legends

“Feels Real” Force Feedback Settings for GTR2

“Feels Real” Force Feedback Settings for RACE07/GTR Evolution

RMi has released their Radical SR3 & SR4 for Race07 & GTR Evolution, equipping the Simbin models with brand new, scratch-made physics.

The release includes new physics both for the 190hp Radical SR3 and the 262hp SR4 prototype. The physics are based on extensive research and include a dyno matched engine, realistic aerodynamics and a balanced suspension.

 

Download RMi Radicals for GTR Evolution Here

Yako has released a new version of XD, a tool that adds lots of useful information to the HUD of racing simulations like GTR2 & GTR Evolution.

The following data can be displayed:

MoTeC Data

• Tyretemperatures (In/Mid/Out)
• Tyrewear
• Tyrepressure
• Enginetemperatures (Water/Oil)
• Braketemperatures
• Engine Health

Session Info

• Track- and ambienttemperature
• Session length (remaining time in a practice session or laps in race)
• Fuelconsumption (for last lap / average)

Advanced Timingstable

• Driverslist and their postion
• During practice the fastest laps are displayed

The displayed data can be customized as you wish as the tool includes a well documented .ini file with plenty of variables.

XD can be used in GTR2, GT Legends as well as RACE07 & GTR Evolution, only the latest Steam version is supported though. Below are some screenshots, showing it at work in various sims.

 

Download XD 2.0 Here

Racedepartmen’s Andrew Evans has converted the short versions of Anderstorp, Magny Cours and the Nürburgring GP track from GT Legends to RACE07 & GTR Evolution.

The three tracks are short & sweet layouts of these bigger venues, utilising only a part of the track which suits close tin top racing very well.

 

Download Anderstorp National Here

Download  Nürburgring Müllenbachschleife Here

Download Magny-Cours Club Here

Custom-8 has released their Jylandsringen track project for RACE07, GTR Evolution & STCC – The Game, bringing Denmark’s top touring car track to the Simbin simulations.

The track comes in two different layouts, a 1475m variant that was used until 2003 and the modern 2300m layout that hosts the Danish Touring Car Championships and other motorsport activities.

If you´re wondering if this track is worth to be tried, just listen to what Danish race driver Kasper Andersen has to say:

“My first impression was just WOAW, I could not put a finger on anything, it is 100% carried through down to the last details! I have to say that this track seems just a tad more thorough and accurate than any of the tracks by Simbin. It’s just superb!”

 

Download Jylandsringen 1.0 Here

Custom-8 has announced the release date for their Jyllandsringen project which will bring Denmark’s most important motor racing venue to RACE07, GTR Evolution & STCC – The Game.

The track will be released on the 27th of March and will feature two layouts, a 1475m variant that was used until 2003 and the modern 2300m layout that hosts the Danish Touring Car Championships and other motorsport activities. Plenty of previews can be found here, the two layouts can be checked out below.

 

PetraGTC has released a pack of 2009 Seat Leon TDI’s for RACE07 & GTR Evolution, adding the 2008 championship winning car to the WTCC simulations.

The pack includes all 2009 Seat Leon TDI’s as raced at the opening round of the 2009 WTCC season in Curitiba last weekend. The mod includes a new engine file and TDI sounds for a complete Diesel feeling.

 

Download Seat Leon TDI 2009 1.0 Here

Custom-8 is working on bringing the Jyllandsringen track to RACE07. Located in Denmark, the 2.3 kilometer track hosts the Danish Touring Car Championship which is run to the same regulations as the WTCC, making the track a perfect match for RACE07.

Below are a big bunch of previews, showing the detailed track.

 

The Russian BTCCR Team is working on a British Touring Car Championship mod for RACE07/GTR Evolution. Since the BTCC is run to the same S2000 regulations as the WTCC, the simulation already includes most of the cars needed for the mod.

One new model needed is the Honda Civic TypeR and the team has made some stunning progress with that as the previews below show.

 

Via Racedepartment

Simbin is celebrating their fifth anniversary these days as the company emerged from being a mod team in 2003. Everybody is invited to join the celebrations with the special 555 Beast Pack.

Sim racers have the choice to either get RACE07 for the bargain price of just 5€ or the complete 555 Beast Pack including RACE, RACE07, GTR Evolution and STCC – The Game for just 55€.

The Simbin Beast Pack launches on December 24th on Steam, Direct2drive and other portals. If you haven’t tried one of the latest Simbin titles yet – This is your chance!

Alekhine has released a new version of his MotecAdd tool for GTR Evolution & RACE07. MotecAdd is a very extensive tool which displays all kinds of telemetry data to a second screen.

The GTR Evolution/RACE07 version is designed to work with the Steam-install of the simulation, the tool is also available for rFactor, GTR2 as well as Grand Prix Legends.

Follow the link below to get to a fairly extensive (French) manual and the download links to all versions (scroll down to the bottom of the page)

 

Download MotecAdd for GTR Evolution Here

Logitech does not just build benchmark-setting steering wheels, they also offer gaming keyboards like the Logitech G15.

If you own one of those, you can put the keyboard’s display to some good use now as the Vrisom GTR Evolution/RACE07 applets displays telemetry data on the display, giving you valuable information while driving.

The applet displays one of the four screens you can see below, including information such as tire temperatures, lap times, revs, g-meter and more.

 

Download GTR Evolution Logitech G15 Applet Here