Author Topic: iRacing.com (WITH VIDEOS) (Read 7462 times)

Somebody · « **on:** February 23, 2010, 10:35:52 AM »

The best sim for racing, supposedly. I don't have the money to join though. Wondering if there were any members here, or anyone who knew of a free trial?

http://www.iracing.com/

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2010, 10:57:21 AM »

I know this game! But I havent never tested it...

Pressure · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:54:11 AM »

I have iRacing.

There are some demos out there. But the best thing to do is wait for one of the special promotions on the big races like the Indy 500 ect.

Somebody · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:19:13 PM »

To find those, would they post them on the actual iRacing site, or on another site?

Pressure · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:00:13 AM »

iRacing's site is probally the best place to look. But other sites like VirtualR ect may be good to look at as they post up iRacing news quite often.

Somebody · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2010, 10:39:35 AM »

So I finally joined. Have to say I recommend it.

Here is my car.

And I found a promo code that makes it only 5 dollars for the first month

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2010, 10:44:26 AM »

*drools*

RedSawn · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2010, 10:54:56 AM »

Aw, do you -have- to have a steering wheel?
... Actually, I don't really need to say that, aslong as MungoGamer works... (iPod app with a steering wheel interface that lets you connect to your PC through WIFI and use it as a game steering wheel. Works fully)

Still, the monthly subscription is disheartening.

Sparkey98 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2010, 12:13:39 PM »

I think I've got an Old school steering wheel and pedals, might join.

Somebody · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2010, 12:52:11 PM »

If you guys join, could you put in my email address? Its a referral system, and I did refer you, sooo.... yeah. And I get $10 in iRacing credits for free, which I can use to extend my membership, or buy new cars and tracks. And do not worry about having to buy new cars or tracks. It takes a while to progress to a new series (I have been on for nearly a month and have not gone up yet) , and you can still compete if you are missing a track or two.

And no, I do not have a steering wheel. I bought a ps2 to usb converter for 6 bucks on amazon.com (including shipping), and use my ps2 controller. Works great.

There are hourly races on each hour (some series are 1 every 2 hours, etc.), qualifying each hour, time trials every 2 minutes (literally), and constant practice sessions. Tons of fun, and there is constantly new things, some of it free. (soon some free cars are coming, and you get bunches of free tracks and 3 free cars when you sign up).

We can also add each other as myRacers, and see what each other are doing, race together, etc.

Just PM me for the promo codes, and I will give you my email address. I do not want to post my email address out on the site.

ashman12 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2010, 01:31:50 PM »

If you want a true racing simulator buy Live for Speed S2.

It cost Â£20 but it isn't a monthly subscription and it is awesome.

No you don't get real life cars but the cars that are in it are based on real cars.

Here's some links :

The main website where you can download the demo and buy a membership.
http://www.lfs.net/

The forums.
http://www.lfsforum.net/

Live for Speed World.
http://www.lfsworld.net/

Also i had found about iRacing before LFS and i was going to buy it when i found out about lfs.

I recommend trying out the LFS demo and see for yourself.

Somebody · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2010, 01:38:15 PM »

It doesn't look too bad...

Some more cars of mine.

My normal '34 Legends Coupe (The other was the Rookie version, it has a set setup, races in a different league, etc.)

My Rookie Pontiac Solstice. Its for road courses. They are changing the rookie road racing car (oval is the Legends coupe) to a Mazda MX-5 Miata later this year

My normal Pontiac Solstice

And the SCCA Spec Racer Ford, which is one level above the Pontiac Solstices.

Thats all I get for free cars.

Jack Daniels · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:07:17 PM »

Legends and Modifieds!?!?! <3 <3 <3

I am seriously going to look into this. I was going to join the ARCA sim racing gang last year, but I bailed because the system requirements were too taxing for my old computer. But, I had bought a logitech Momo wheel/petal set at the time as well. I still haven't used it and it would be nice if I did someday.

Going to research the system requirements. If I join up I will let you know so you get credits.

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:09:52 PM »

I have LFS. Only Demo though...

FOTEPX · « **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:36:42 PM »

GET TRACKMANIA NATIONS FOREVER ON STEAM. IT'S FREE AND ALLOWS CUSTOM TRACK MAKING, WITH THE SAME GRAPHICS. ALSO HAS LOOPS.

ashman12 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:42:25 PM »

What was the point Fotepx ?

FOTEPX · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:48:06 PM »

Quote from: ashman12 on August 03, 2010, 02:42:25 PM

What was the point Fotepx ?

Because I don't want you guys getting ripped off.

ashman12 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:50:58 PM »

So you make a blank post because you dont want us to get ripped off ?

Somebody · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:52:54 PM »

Thanks JD!

The different codes offer:
3 months for only $25
3 Months for $24 with Dallara Indy Car
3 Months for $29 with $10 iRacing Credits
Buy 1 month get 2 free ($14)
3 Months plus Monte Carlo SS (Late Models) for $18
3 Months plus Dallara Indycar for $24

The Basic Package includes Charlotte Motor Speedway, South Boston Speedway, Lanier National Speedway, Oxford Plains Speedway, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Lime Rock Park, Thompson Speedway, and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and all variations of all of them (15 tracks total).

Other tracks available are Daytona, Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Philip Island Raceway, Circuit Zandvoort, Sebring International Raceway, Road America, Darlington, Phoenix, Richmond, Martinsville, Las Vegas, Chicagoland, Homestead-Miami, Toyota Speedway at Irwindale, Road Atlanta, Virgina International Raceway, Barber Motorsports Park, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Watkins Glen, Mosport, Bristol, Talladega, Texas Motor Speedway, Michigan, Atlanta, Milwaukee Mile, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (:D), Concord Speedway, Stafford Motor Speedway, USA International Speedway, Infineon Raceway, and a fictional skidpad.

Coming soon tracks are Dover, Pocono, Zolder Circuit, Oran Park, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Oulton Park, and Circuit de Spa Francorchamps.

Cars are the SK and Tour Modifieds, Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Car, Radical SR8, Silver Crown, Skip Barber Formula 2000, Ford Mustang FR 500S, Chevy Monte Carlo SS (Late Models), Star Mazda, Chevy Corvette C6.R, Chevy Silverado (Camping World Truck Series), '79 Lotus, Ford Falcon V8 Supercar, Chevrolet Impala SS (Nationwide Series), Dallara IndyCar, Riley MKXX Daytona Prototype, and the Chevy Impala SS (Sprint Cup Series).

Coming soon cars are the Mazda MX-5, a Street Stock, and the Williams FW31.
In total thats 41 tracks in 101 variations.

System Requirements from their website:
* Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
* Hyperthreaded Intel CPU, AMD Athlon 64 CPU, or any dual-core CPU
* 128MB Pixel Shader 2.0 (ATI 9700Pro or nVidia 6600 or better); 256 MB Pixel Shader 3.0 (ATI X1600 or nVidia 6800 GT/GS or better) graphics adapter recommended
* 1 GB system RAM
* 3Gb free hard disk space
* Microphone optional, required for voice chat

Controller

* Steering wheel, analog gamepad, or joystick.

Internet Browser Requirements

* Firefox 1.5, Internet Explorer 7, Google Chrome 2.0 or newer
* Javascript enabled
* Cookies enabled
* Flash Player

Internet Connection Speed

* 56K dial-up at a minimum, Broadband (DSL or Cable) highly recommended. Satellite broadband excluded.

Apple/Mac

Apple/Mac Computers (MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Pro) will work with iRacing provided they meet the above hardware requirements and have a valid version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 installed using Appleâ€™s Boot Camp utility. For more information on installing windows on an Apple Computer, please see your MAC user guide or this FAQ. Note: MAC OS X does not support the iRacing.com Simulator.

Somebody · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2010, 02:53:53 PM »

DP: FOTEP said: GET TRACKMANIA NATIONS FOREVER ON STEAM. IT'S FREE AND ALLOWS CUSTOM TRACK MAKING, WITH THE SAME GRAPHICS. ALSO HAS LOOPS.