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\nWorld\u2019s Premier Online, Multiplayer Racing Game to Release Revolutionary Updates over the Summer Months<\/p>\n

BEDFORD, MA (April 20, 2011) \u2013 iRacing.com today formally announced its most dramatic software release to date \u2013 Version 2.0. Coming in the summer of 2011, iRacing 2.0 will feature enhancements across the board for the popular online, multi-player racing title.
\nIn contrast to gaming software brands that typically release a new title once every few years, the online racing game takes advantage of digital distribution to provide regular updates of its service to the more than 25,000 iRacing members four times per year.
\n\u201cBy summer\u2019s end, we will have clearly \u2018launched\u2019 a truly amazing step forward in sim racing. It is incredible how far we have come in just three years. I am thrilled to see our vision come to fruition with thousands of people racing online everyday in our service. iRacing is now to sim racing what NASCAR is to stock car racing,\u201d said iRacing co-founder John Henry.
\nNew Tire Model is the Core of iRacing 2.0
\nAt the core of the 2.0 release is the highly anticipated new tire model, which will revolutionize the way iRacing members race online, providing unparalleled realism and the most accurate racing experience ever produced for a PC. The introduction of new tire model will be rolled-out over the course of the summer, along with many of the additional enhancements, beginning in May.
\niRacing\u2019s CEO and legendary sim racing developer, Dave Kaemmer and his team have been researching tire properties and working on his newest tire model for over three years. \u201cI have dedicated my professional life, over 20 years, to working on racing simulations and physics models,\u201d said Kaemmer. \u201cThis new tire model is our best work ever. It was incredibly challenging and time consuming to develop an understanding, mathematically speaking, of a racing tire at the limit and under all sorts of conditions \u2013 and that was just phase one. To then translate that into a working model within the simulation was incredibly taxing – but it was truly a labor of love. The tires are clearly the hardest thing to simulate for any racing title, but I think we\u2019ve nailed it! I believe it is going to bring simulated racing to a whole new level of enjoyment and realism.\u201d
\n\u201ciRacing 2.0 isn\u2019t a new disc that needs to be purchased. Members will download the updates from our easy to use website, all for free\u201d, said iRacing.com president Tony Gardner. \u201cWe have improved our product so much in the last three years that, along with adding such an incredible list of new features this summer, we feel it\u2019s fitting to celebrate the next generation of iRacing. We will be releasing some of these features in early May and some in August, but frankly we will continue improving the product long after that.\u201d
\nThe company initially launched its service in the summer of 2008 and 400 people joined that first month. Now three years and over 25,000 customers later, the company still provides updates and improvements to the service like clockwork every three months.
\n\u201cAlthough we have moved well beyond our initial vision, we are working harder than ever and the features coming out this summer prove it\u201d, added Gardner. \u201cWhen we first launched we had only a few cars running on about a dozen U.S.-based tracks. Now we have over 30 official series running on over 60 laser scanned tracks from around the world – over 1,500 official races going-off each week, 24 hours per day, not to mention the hundreds of member-run leagues that take advantage of our hosted racing features each week.\u201d
\n\u201cI want to thank our tremendous real-world partners involved in this including: NASCAR, INDYCAR and GRAND-AM, who officially sanction series on iRacing.com. I also want to thank all of the tracks, car manufactures and racing teams who have worked so hard with us to get everything simulated as realistically as possible. It sure does make it more fun for our members, \u201dKaemmer added. \u201cLastly, and most importantly, I want to thank our members for their continued support and passion for race gaming and sim racing. Without them we could never have gotten to iRacing 2.0. It is incredible to think how far technology has come, especially in the last few years, and what could be in the future. We look forward to that journey with our members and many more great years of sim racing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlights of iRacing 2.0
\nMay 2011
\nEarly preview of Dave Kaemmer\u2019s new tire model available on the new NASCAR Nationwide car.
\nLaunch of in-game awards program \u2013 over 50 different participation awards members can earn.
\nNight racing on road courses using headlights beginning with Sebring International Raceway and the V8 Supercar, Mazda MX5 Cup & Roadster, Corvette C6.R, Riley Daytona Prototype, Pontiac Solstice, VW Jetta TDI Cup and Mustang Challenge race cars.
\nNew NASCAR \u201cNationwide\u201d stock car \u2013 race the car you watch on Saturdays.
\nOkayama International Circuit (Japan) \u2013 the first of several tracks from the island nation.
\nNew telemetry output for the data hungry racers.
\nPrivate league racing enhancements including: reduced pricing, advanced scheduling, new race session options and additional grid spots to virtually every track.
\nGraphic and shader upgrades in-game for more lifelike visuals.
\nComplete graphical overhaul of the Skip Barber FSB2000 race car – updating our first car to current standards.
\nOpening practice sessions to all license levels (excluding Pro Series).
\nEnhanced pitting and damage repair for all cars.
\nPreferred\/custom car numbers.
\nImproved accuracy of the model of physical track sirface to match the laser scanned data better than ever before.
\nAugust 2011
\nNew Tire Model for all cars.
\nEnhanced aero model for improved drafting and more realistic downforce characteristics.
\nHeat\/Tournament racing for private leagues\/sessions.
\nDriver aids available for private leagues and Rookie series (ABS brakes, traction control, driving line, steering aids, etc.).
\nEnhancements of new sound system.
\nEndurance racing and driver swaps.
\nSuzuka Circuit (Japan).
\nIowa Speedway (USA).
\nFord GT race car
\nHonda LMP ARX-01C race car
\nLive pop-up chat on member site.<\/p>\n

Current highlights of iRacing.com
\nInexpensive \u2013 Standard one-year membership is less than $9 per month. Try it for one month for $5 to learn more first hand. Use Promo code PR-FIVEDOLLAR when joining.
\nThe most accurate, realistic and feature rich simulation in the world.
\nCentralized member website with ease of use being the cornerstone; Regular automatic updates free with membership.
\nLive stats, tracking and scoring for every race.
\nRobust and passionate community including forums and live chat.
\nState-of-the-art graphics.
\nHead-to-head racing with same field size as real world racing \u2013 some tracks capable of racing up to 60 cars.
\nFully integrated and professionally developed iRacing driving school.
\nOver 60 officially licensed and laser scanned tracks.
\nOver 25 officially licensed and authentically reproduced cars.
\nOver 100 private leagues using iRacing.
\nUnlimited racing 24\/7: over 1,500 official race each week, unlimited open practice, unlimited time trialing, unlimited testing on track.
\nAbility to race any car at any track, anytime you want, utilizing the hosted racing feature.
\nDozens of special events each year: iRacing Indy 500, iRacing Daytona 500, Club style competition, World Cup of iRacing.
\nMost prestigious Pro Series in sim racing sanctioned by NASCAR, INDY CAR and GRAND-AM, with thousands of dollars in cash prizes, full press coverage and live broadcasts.
\nFully integrated real-world and sim racing news site (inRacingnews.com) and webcast show (iRacingTV) covering the racing action.
\nMixed class racing, open setup racing, fixed setup racing, night racing on ovals.
\nLicense and division system automatically categorizes each member into the level that they are interested in: from casual race gamer looking to just have some fun to serious competitors looking for the best competition sim racing has to offer.
\nWorld class, live customer service and support. <\/p>\n

Use Promo code PR-FIVEDOLLAR to get a one month membership to iRacing.com for only $5. Signup today at http:\/\/www.iracing.com\/membership\/.<\/p>\n

About iRacing.com
\nThe company was founded in 2004 by Dave Kaemmer and John Henry. Kaemmer was co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, developers of award-winning racing simulations including \u201cGrand Prix Legends\u201d and \u201cNASCAR 2003.\u201d Henry is principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club, as well as co-owner of NASCAR\u2019s Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing.com has developed numerous corporate relationships in the motorsport industry, including partnerships with NASCAR, IndyCar, GRAND-AM, International Speedway Corporation, Speedway Motorsports, Volkswagen, Ford, and GM. iRacing is open to racers and fans of all skill levels from top-level pros to complete beginners. To join in the fun, go to www.iRacing.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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