IDT Racing Simulations
iDT Racing Simulations LLC is a worldwide group of enthusiasts/drivers dedicated to developing the best racing simulation experience possible. They provide professional drivers with the tools needed to succeed as well as Contribute to the online sim-racing community. Real drivers have been known to use racing simulations to further their knowledge of Cars, Circuits, & Conditions. Drivers like Jaques Villeneuve (Formula 1), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Nascar), Race Johnson (Formula BMW ), & Daniel Morad (Formula BMW) have all been known to race Simulations from Grand Prix 4 to Nascar Racing Season 2003 & now to rFactor
iDT Racing Simulations is made up of two divisions. The iDT Mod Team creates modifications for rFactor while the iDT Dev Team creates games based off the gMotor2 engine. iDT has announced that they will be making the Official Champ Car & Grand Am games. The iDT Mod Team has already created & released many mods for rFactor including the Formula BMW, Fun Cup, & Gallardo Challenge but no one can forget the Champ Car Callenge mod that iDT created for F1 Challenge '99-'02 (F1C) back in 2005.
Addons For rFactor
Mods For rFactor
Name |
Description |
Release Date |
|---|---|---|
Formula BMW V1.0 |
A mod based on the real Formula BMW Open Wheel Series. Formula BMW has proven itself as the premier open wheel entry level professional series on the planet. |
16 January 2007 |
Lamborghini Gallardo Challenge V2.0 |
A mod based on the Lamborghini Gallardo race car. |
15 January 2007 |
Toyota Atlantic V2.0 |
A mod based on the 2005 Toyota Atlantic Open Wheel Series. The series is often considered the top developmental open-wheel racing series in North America, typically the last series a driver in which a driver will compete before moving to Champ Car World Series or the Indy Racing League. |
13 January 2007 |
VW Fun Cup |
A mod based on the Volkswagen Fun Cup Series. The Fun Cup is a multi-driver endurance racing series that was born on The Famous circuits of Europe, and after 9 successful years it is now coming to America. |
03 July 2006 |
Formula BMW Information
Formula BMW is an open-wheel Ladder series that develops racing talent. Many race car drivers have graduated from Formula BMW into some of the premier race car series world wide. Here is some Technical Specs of the car.
Name |
Description |
|---|---|
Engine |
Four-stroke, in-line four-cylinder from the BMW K1200RS motorcycle; double overhead camshafts, water-cooled |
No. of valves |
16 |
Max Output |
140 bhp at 9.000 rpm |
Max torque |
117 Nm at 6.850 rpm |
Fuel tank |
42 litres, FIA FT 3 spec |
Fuel |
Sunoco GT 100 unleaded |
Length Of Chassis |
3,975 mm |
Width Of Chassis |
1,740 mm |
Height Of Chassis |
980 mm |
Overall Weight |
465 kg (unladen, without driver) |
Toyota Atlantic Information
Toyota Atlantic is a direct support series to the Champ Car World Series. It is known as the top developmental ladder series in USA & Canada. Here is some Technical Specs of the car.
Name |
Description |
|---|---|
Engine |
Toyota 4AGE 1.6 liter inline 4, DOHC, fuel injected |
Gearbox |
Swift SG3, 5-speed sequential, Aluminum casing |
Horsepower |
240 |
Fuel tank |
15 gallon, FIA FT 3 approved w/ internal pump |
Dimensions |
OAL = 167", WB = 104", Track = 66"F/61"R |
Overall Weight |
1265 kg (unladen, without driver) |
Fun Cup Information
Fun Cup is an Endurance race series more known for their Spa 25 Hour race. The series is run world-wide in Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, & soon to be USA. The Fun Cup series carries the concept that "Racing doesn't have to be expensive to be Fun". Here is some Technical Specs of the car.
Name |
Description |
|---|---|
Engine |
Mid-mounted 130 bhp VW Golf 1800cc 4-cylinder |
Gearbox |
5-speed stick shift |
Horsepower |
240 |
Fuel tank |
FIA certified with dry-break coupling |
Dimensions |
OAL = 167", WB = 104", Track = 66"F/61"R |
Overall Weight |
1675 lb |
Tracks For rFactor
Tech Specs |
Description |
Release Date |
|---|---|---|
Livet Glen |
Fictitious Road Circuit in Scotland. Livet Glen is a short club circuit full of technical off camber dropping corners and fast kinks, as well as the occasional slower corner. The track comes with 4 variations, with great elevation changes. Created by iDT Racing Simulations |
December 25 2006 (Version 1) |
Autobahn Country Club |
Autobahn Country Club is a circuit designed to provide its members with an enjoyable and challenging course in which to test their skills against one another as well as push their cars to its limits. The course was designed by Alan Wilson who is also responsible for designing courses such as Barber Motorsports Park, Arizona Motorsports Park, Gingerman Raceway and South Carolina Motorsports Park. Created by iDT Racing Simulations |
July 3 2006 (Version 1) |
External links
Official
- iDT Racing Simulations - official website
Articles
- Mod reviews at GameSpy (February 5, 2007)
- Champ Car Challenge (F1C) Preview at SimHQ (February 23, 2005)
- Champ Car Challenge (F1C) Interview at SimHQ (February 1, 2005)