I was approached by somebody to see if it was a possibility to add a chicane to the parabolica corner on Monza. To re-create the junior layout from 2004, but with a more modern look to it.
Well, the answer to that is "of course!"
So, for Day 7 of Advent, here is the layout files, so you can experience this for yourselves.
2023-12-07 10:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Hey all, Day 6!
Today I have an update of Crest Da Cauras – my fictional circuit set in the swiss alps.
Development of this track wasn’t really going the way I wanted it to, so I have spent some time stripping back a lot of the assets and ‘starting again’.
Download
2023-12-06 10:00:03 +0000 UTC
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To continue with the theme from day 4, for day 5 there is a winter skin for Thermalito.
This adds a snowy look around the track. Disables the 3D trees, and replaces them with snowy 2D ones, changes the Arnie billboard and a few other things. While this could have been done as seasonal adjustments, I prefer to use track skins, as I know what I am doing with those! Also, it gives me the o...
Today, Day 4 of Advent, I bring you some bug fixes and upgrades to Thermalito.
Overall, I'm getting positive results in terms of performance, so you should get slightly higher FPS now, without any visual downgrades!
Download
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fw...
As part of the collaboration revealed in Day 1 of the advent calendar, I am very excited to share the Historic Sim Studios Ferrari 312B (1970).
Having worked with Dan from HSS a lot now, it is great to be able to share some of the work they are doing over at HSS with my followers here. The car fits perfectly with the track from day 1, the Modena testing circuit.
1970 Ferrari 3...
For Day 2 of my December 'Advent Calendar', I'm excited to introduce a unique track that takes you to the scenic vistas of Japan - a circuit around Lake Yamanaka, nestled at the base of the majestic Mt. Fuji. This mostly street circuit stretches approximately 17km, offering a blend of natural beauty and racing thrill.
2023-12-02 10:00:05 +0000 UTC
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So, as promised only a few minutes ago, here's a look at the in-development track, Autodromo di Modena
References for the track are quite hard to pin down, so this for now at least is kind of an amalgimation of the late 1960's and 1970.
Here's the Download link!
2023-12-01 11:18:33 +0000 UTC
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Hello Everyone,
I'm excited to announce a special treat for December as a token of my appreciation for your support this year. Think of it as an 'Advent Calendar' with a twist - 24 days of unique content, one for each day leading up to Christmas!
Kicking things off, we'll soon have a post dedicated to the 1970 Modena circuit.
The month will also bring a series of surprises, in...
2023-12-01 10:53:23 +0000 UTC View PostJust a quick update, Adams in now publicly available.
Only a few changes in this release.
UI files from Fanapryde
AI from Premium Fantasy.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fSWRLmW_BrG98OEIS5m1aUmKZw5t-hRv/view?usp=sharing
2023-11-22 16:32:04 +0000 UTC
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In a slight schedule re-shuffle I have spent the last few days working on Vegas again... This time, finally using the real circuit for reference! Up until now I have only had access to the circuit maps and renders that have been released. But now real onboard footage exists, and many photos from all around the track are available online. This has meant a lot of things needed to chang...
2023-11-18 19:18:10 +0000 UTC View PostJust a heads up that both of these tracks have had some updates and are available to download from Race Department.
THERMALITO
This marks the first public release of Thermalito 2023, and the feedback has been incredible. Over 1000 downloads in just over 24 hours! and Many 5* reviews.
2023-11-07 12:55:40 +0000 UTC
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Here is the release candidate for Thermalito 2023.
Lots of changes since the last update, over the
Download here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1swCYMXsiw8R3ojQrPAFDSR20U4rNZ-LU/view?usp=sharing
Coming up this month is the pulic release of Ada...
Hey everyone, I am excited to share with you all the first chance to drive Thermalito 2023!
This is by no means the ‘complete’ version. There are still areas where the surrounding scenery needs work, The track ‘feel’ is not final either.
Here is the download link.
2023-10-27 18:56:26 +0000 UTC
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For those who are unaware, I'm working working with Daniel Finney of the DDF Racer Youtube Channel on bringing a track he has designed to life. The circuit is based on real roads, with some slightly imagineitive inerpretation. The layout for the track crosses through the Thermalito hydroelectric dam, not once but twice on two different layouts.
This project has been a blast to work on s...
Hey everyone,
This may be the final large update for Adams before it's publicly released!
(some bug fixing may still be needed)
This update adds lots of trackside detail, and has some nice graphics improvements.
Download https://dr...
Hey everyone!
More changes to Adams based on recent feedback.
Changes:
Reduced the depth of the ridged kerb on the exit of the final corner (cw)
little monza exit kerb, height reduced
Oval Turn (Jerry layout) bump removed
Sweeping Right Hander, track surface smoother.
Rotated the pit box spawns as they were the wrong direction for the clockwise la...
Hey, third (and final) track of the day, so your email inboxes should get a rest after this!
Here's an update for Vegas, performance should be a bit better now, although still it's rough i'll admit. There's just so much going on with all of the casinos and lights that optimizing this beast of a track is proving to be a challenge. As the race approaches, I hope to get one more update out...
Second track of the day, and it's a new one! Introducing 'Tahoma Drift,' set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Rainier in Washington State.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o-Oa8t1NvBjNpyCoPjeVdkKkpf1wkHDe/view?usp=drive_link
This isn't my typi...
2023-09-21 18:40:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Everyone, first of todays tracks is a slight revision to MSR.
Not much has changed, but it now has the CCW layout which was requested by a few people in the comments on the last release!
Other than that, I fixed the normals on some of the walls so they work better in sunlight, and reduced the polycount of the pylons in the distances for better peformance.
I think, giv...
Thanks everyone for the feedback on V1 of Adams, here's an updated version, with the changes listed below.
Changelog (track going CW)
Big Monza entry kerb, height variation between slabs fixed.
Big monza exit kerb reduced by 60%
smoothed out asphalt on corner exit
Exit of little monza smoothed slightly
track before bus-stop smoothed a lot
inside kerb on bus st...
Now for the second track for today, we have MSR Houston.
This is a surprise addition to the release schedule, I forgot that I made it, as it had a window of exclusivity where I couldn’t share it, then the track got bought up in conversation, and I was like ‘yeah I’ve done that one…’ so here it is!
So it’s quite basic, but in real life, so is the current track. The ...
In the first of two new tracks for August, we have Adams Motorsports Park
From the website:
‘Since 1959, Adams Motorsports Park has been Southern California’s home for kart racing and is the longest continuously running kart racing facility in the world. While the original layout from 1959 remains, the track has grown and changed to become one of the most chall...
Hey, the work on Ridge continued and now it's ready for another release.
I'm releasing this on Patreon as a public release candidate, as I don't expect any more significant changes.
Download
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K5r91FYYWPiKvKO-I...
This release is a repack of Chuckwalla, with the fixes from the brilliant Rainmaker_87
The download for the new version is included in the Patreon post as it is less than 200MB
The link for the original kerb fix is here
https://www.racedepartment.com/thre...
Hey everyone!
While I've been waiting for some final feedback on the Ridge project, I managed to find some time to work on Circuit of Wales and bring it up to standard for an initial release.
The Circuit of Wales was an ambitious motor racing circuit and technology park proposal in Blaenau Gwent, Wales, situated on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale. The vision was to cre...
2023-08-03 10:57:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone,
Sticking to my promised schedule, for July, here is the Ridge Motorsports Park circuit.
Based off USGS LiDAR data, and satellite imagery this promises to be a very accurate representation of the real circuit.
The Ridge Motorsports Park is located in Shelton, Washington, USA. The facility offers a variety of automotive and motorsport activities, and it is a dest...
Track surface is made using LiDAR data, and has gone through 6 rounds of revisions thanks to your feedback, so time for a public release.
For Heartland Motorsports Park.
Good evening, everyone!
First of all, there's a few new people that have joined up recently, maybe due to my recent appearances on various internet places talking about the future of modding, so if you're new welcome! If you're a seasoned subscriber thank you so much for sticking around.
Today (Sunday, which I usually try to take off) I've spent upgrading the Toronto Indy track....
What's coming up in the second half of 2023? Also Cannock Chase Release!
Hi All,
I am thrilled to unveil the initial version of the 'Remake' of Cannock Chase for you today. As expected, this endeavour morphed into a far more comprehensive project than initially intended. A simple touch-up evolved into a significant overhaul. Although we are yet to hit the 100% comp...
2023-06-12 21:22:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone!
Coming up shortly I’ve got the 2023 re-release of Cannock Chase, an old favourite back from when I was just starting out (see pictures attached to this post for a sneaky preview of that one)
But for now, a few words. As the sole creator behind Nukedrop Mods I have been constantly amazed and humbled by the support you have given me here on Patreon...