iRacing goes BETA

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iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations co-principals John Henry and David Kaemm...

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[TimCollier]

Wish I had received an invite....I tested a couple of years ago for about 6 months, but it got to be more than I could do to keep up with their schedule of races per week and left. I wish now I had stuck around, but I just didn't have the time to put in and give them the results they were looking for.

[davidan]

I didnt get an invite either, guess I dont know the right people!

[TimCollier]

ahem ahem ahem....(clears throat)......ahem! Anybody listening?

[Bob Dunlop]

Oh well

[Bruce Fisher]

Some are but aren't allowed to discuss it

[davidan]

Some are but aren't allowed to discuss it

Just remember your friends Bruce when you can send an invite!

[Devin]

The theory behind this is absolutely what sim-racing has been missing outside of good leagues - organization, scheduled races for known participation, "idiot-sactioning", and an overall competition structure with large numbers of people and promotion ability. If it can really deliver all that, I think it will be worth a modest subscription fee in line with other "MMO" type games. I just hope they don't get crazy with charging for tracks/cars or on the monthly fee itself.

Drop any vague impressions you can until details are allowed.

[Bruce Fisher]

I'm not sure how much I'm allowed to say so I'll keep it short

Overall, very nice. Revolutionary? No, not since I'm used to our mod. I think handling feels comparable, and sound/graphics are comparable. There are some limitations (skins, etc), but the organization and safety ratings make up for any deficits. That said, I haven't spent a lot of time on it... some of the other car series may be more revolutionary.

I think for drivers who haven't found a great league (like CMS) to participate in, this is the ideal solution. For drivers in a great league with a great mod... it's an expensive alternative.