Released February Fun Fest - Content Drop incl. Drift, Duel Circuits and Hillclimb

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  1. RaceRoom

    RaceRoom game.raceroom.com Developer

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    RaceRoom February Fun Fest – Drift, Duel & Hillclimb!

    Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled content drop in RaceRoom! This update is all about high-octane fun, featuring two drift machines, two out of ordinary tracks, and a brand-new gymkhana playground. Whether you're shredding tires, battling in head-to-head duels, or conquering hillclimbs, this update will deliver its dose of pure fun.

    New Cars – The Art of Controlled Chaos
    Slide sideways with precision in two new drift-ready machines:

    BMW E30 M3 – This ‘80s icon sports custom wide wheel arches, a lowered stance, and aggressive bodywork by the Red Bull Driftbrothers—all designed to maximize drift control and style. Its classic lines are retained but amplified for modern performance. Channel motorsport history with every sideways slide.

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    BMW G82 M4 – Futuristic and fearless, the Driftbrothers’ G82 M4 stands out with a striking body kit, massive aero components, and a stunning exhaust setup routed through the rear window area. Harness its turbocharged power as you carve the track with head-turning flair.

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    New Tracks – Challenge Yourself in Unique Racing Arenas
    Take on fresh challenges with these brand-new racing environments:

    Twin Forest (Duel Circuit) – Inspired by the Race of Champions format, this 5.1 km, 17-turn track is built for intense 1v1 duels in which each car starts in its own lane. Precision, skill, and nerves of steel will decide the victor.

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    ⛰️ Genting Highlands (Hillclimb) – A legendary climb through the lush landscapes of Malaysia! This 12.6 km hillclimb features over 1000 meters of vertical gain. For the first time in RaceRoom, this hillclimb track allows multiplayer racing, even with the ability to switch lanes! On top of that dual lanes layout, the track also comes with a short hillclimb layout (featuring the top half of the climb), a full single lane layout, as well as a looped circuit up to a roundabout. Genting Highlands will be perfect for time attack, racing as well as drifting.

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    RaceRoom Raceway Drift Area – A gymkhana-style drifting playground designed to push your car control to the limit. Whether you're perfecting your slides or putting on a show, this is the place to do it!

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    Bonus Content!
    FREE Macau Circuit Update – Experience improved visuals and refinements on this iconic street circuit.



    Porsche Carrera Cup North America – The 42 official liveries of the 2024 season are now available for the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)!



    This content drop is all about drifting, duels, and daring hillclimbs. Whether you're a sideways specialist or a competitive racer, there's something here to get your pulse racing.
     
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  2. Wilko Jones

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    Good stuff! It's going to take a little time to get the hang of the Genting Highlands track. I have to change how my mini map is displayed. (It's a Me issue).

    I wasn't prepared on how agile the Porsche Carrera Cup cars are. I took one to Macau (Nice update BTW), and when I got to the Melco hairpin, I got on the bus-stop mark and turned the wheel as much as I could and nearly idled through the turn. Imagine my shock when I ran head long into the guard rail on the inside of the turn. LOL. This car has Go-Kart turning radii. I love it>
     
  3. m1244

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    Wonderful addition to the sim!
     
  4. benoityip

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    I have bought the Drift car, but I cannot figure it out how to drift. Anyone can guide me how to start?

    There are some topics I would need help in drifting
    1. I noticed that the steering lock is over 40 degrees now, what steering lock should I use for my G29? If G29 is not suitable, which wheel is better?
    2. Should I purchase a handbrake as a drift beginner?

    I also bought Genting track.. I love street racing like the following in Genting
     
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  5. Maskerader

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    You can use a button for that. To start a slide you don't always need a handbrake, you can use clutch or even stomping on the gas after a hard turn-in. Is this what you're having a difficulty with?
     
  6. benoityip

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    I am having difficulty in controlling the slide, I always either not sliding or sliding too much. I will study more in youtube
     
  7. Wilko Jones

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    Are any of the drift cars H-pattern? I don't have a sequential, and its tricky using paddles with these cars.

    Looks like that is a no. :(
     
  8. Nico Kunze

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    I guess (but have never tried) you could create a new steering preset where you map 3rd and 4th gear of your h shifter to shift up/down and remove any binding for neutral. Then you could sort of use your h shifter as a sequential, have it in what would normally be neutral while driving and manually move it to 3rd/4th and back to "neutral" to shift. Dont know if in practice thatd actually be an improvement over just using the pedals tho
     
  9. X-Vector

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    Apart from the five missing tracks on the 2024 (and 2025) calendar, I noticed that the Raceroom store states that the car is "still free of ABS and traction control".
    However, the official IMSA rules suggest otherwise:
    Source: https://www.imsa.com/wp-content/upl...24-Technical-Regulations-REDLINE-03012024.pdf
     
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  10. Maskerader

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    That's nice, I hope we get ABS on the car too.
     
  11. Nico Kunze

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    No thats not nice ;), id much prefer it without abs but now there is no reason for that to be the case :D
     
  12. Alex Hodgkinson

    Alex Hodgkinson KW Studios Developer

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    Yes this is true, but we want to avoid having another only slightly different version of the car so it'll stay as it is for now.
     
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  13. Maskerader

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    You can always turn it off. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
     
  14. Nico Kunze

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    Tbh never even occured to me to run anything but factory abs :D
    But then id feel like im driving a different car than the ai or the other players which im not a huge fan of either. So for now im glad alex found a reason to keep it without abs :D
     
  15. Nico Kunze

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    Could the track length of twin forest be sorted out for the next update? The store and track selection say its 1.5km, the promo says its 5.1km and realistically neither of those are accurate and its more like 3.7km
     
  16. MS_Racer03

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    Hello,
    I just realised that you can select more than one lap for a race on the Genting Stages, which is bad because it doesn't work (of course) and is generally pointless. Maybe you could implement that the lap count is automatically set to 1 when choosing one of the stages.
     
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  17. VFX Pro

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    Am I crazy, I cannot find the RaceRoom Raceway Drift track in my list of tracks. Does it have to be purchased?
     
  18. Maskerader

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    It's a layout of Raceroom Raceway
     
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  19. VFX Pro

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    No wonder I couldn't find it!!! LOL. Thanks!
     
  20. MS_Racer03

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    As far as I know it should be show up as another layout for RaceRoom Raceway and doesn't require a purchase.

    Edit: seems like I was a bit too slow with my reply. :D
     
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