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Open Wheel Challenge 2008 release
08:37 PM on Jul 21, 2008

Download here: OWC08_v1.exe

One of our own (Tommy Christian) has been working hard on updating the physics of default rFactor cars. A few months back he re-worked the Formula IS cars to resemble an IRL type car for our Indianapolis 500 race. He has expanded his work to the remaining open wheel cars found in rFactor with great success.

This will not overwrite anything or damage your current rFactor install! Comes with new rFm called OWChallenge08. This is similar to the stock OWChallenge2006 but with improvements. All cars point to stock 3D models and sounds included in rFactor 1255. Will NOT work with rFactor Lite without the add-on pack of stock graphics & sounds.

Included in OWC2008:
Formula IS 2008 v1.1, updates to vehicle dynamics from user feedback. Extremely similar to a modern IndyCar, used for the Race2Play Indianapolis 500.
Formula IS Lights 2008 (like Indy Lights cars), same as Formula IS except earlier torque peak and 100 less hp.
rF3 2008. Generally based on personal experience in a Formula Atlantic car. These are a touch slower than the stock 06 version.
rTrainer Advanced 2008. Maybe a touch faster than the 06 version, but fun to drive and reacts truer to an open wheel trainer.
rTrainer School 2008. Same as above with 20 less hp and treaded tires. A compete riot to throw around on tight tracks. Limited setup changes, but ones that make a difference for schooling.
All suspensions actually WORK, aero calculated with lift vs. drag, and tires that feel like rubber on pavement!
Imagine that!
(The BMW Sauber F1 car was included and lightly worked on also...)




Posted by Justin Rebelo at 08:39 PM on Jul 21, 2008
Comment #1

Wow, this is an epic release. Is this exclusive to R2P? Is this something we'll need for all future trainer/fis/etc events?

Posted by Tim McArthur at 08:40 PM on Jul 21, 2008
Comment #2

We do expect the new FIS08 cars to eventually replace the ones currently in use. Before making that change however, we want everyone the opportunity to test the new cars for a few weeks.

We are NOT changing to these new cars just yet, but it will happen in the near future.

Posted by Justin Rebelo at 08:44 PM on Jul 21, 2008
Comment #3

That's great. I particularly like the idea of a whole series of custom cars so that it doesn't interfere with the already installed ones.

With regards to the wording "from my experience in formula atlantics" is that written from Tommy's perspective or your own?

Either way, thanks to Tommy for the hard work. Can't wait to try out the new trainers as they are also one of my favorite cars to drive.

Posted by Tim McArthur at 08:47 PM on Jul 21, 2008
Comment #4

Tommy's words

Posted by Bob Fay at 10:11 PM on Jul 21, 2008
Comment #5

Any room in your schedule to get a fun-run or 3 going Tim?

Posted by Clay Benish at 05:26 PM on Jul 22, 2008
Comment #6

The rF3 certainly is an improvement.

It sorta sounds like a tuned Civic now.

Posted by Ryan Ansoon at 09:00 PM on Jul 22, 2008
Comment #7

Great Job TC, thanks alot! I only have experience in the advanced trainer and it certainly feels more like a car and not a sled.

Thanks for immortalizing myself and many other R2P'ers as official drivers!

Posted by Rob Melchione at 09:04 PM on Jul 22, 2008
Comment #8

Tim is there a particular track you have in mind for the change to the FIS MkII car? If so we could start our testing and setup at that track. Say Loudon (3 weeks) or Chicago (5 weeks).

Posted by Richie Speed at 10:19 PM on Jul 22, 2008
Comment #9

Wow, with this update i might actually consider jumping into races with the trainers and formula 3's again, Thanks alot!


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