2019 F1 Cars in Assetto Corsa – Sim Racing’s Best?

Hardcore sim racers typically fall somewhere in the middle when it comes to Assetto Corsa’s “purity” as a racing sim, but there are some things that the PC and console sim do extremely well.  And some of these strengths translate very well to bringing Formula One action to sim rigs.

One example of this is Assetto Corsa’s KERS, DRS and MGU functionality.  Many sims now allow DRS systems (Automobilista, rFactor 2, RaceRoom and even recently GT Sport allow open wheelers to “flip the wang” and get more straight line speed.  However, finding a sim that allows programming of MGU units and KERS deployment is rare.  But as rare as that functionality is in sim racing, it’s undoubtedly a key function of this generation’s F1 cars.

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What is My Ideal Track Day Car?

__custom_showroom_1552276000Following up on a recent video I did about my ideal daily drive car, I decided to jump into the deep end of the fantasy pool, and choose which ultra rare, ultra performance car from Assetto Corsa I’d own if given an unrestricted choice.

Welcome to another episode of me living vicariously through video games.  Not exactly how I imagined my adult life would be, but whatever. So in this fantasy, I’m incredibly rich with access to a racetrack on weekends.  For a few hours I leave my  house cleaning staff to their own, and head to the track with my grown man toy in tow.  Let’s assume that I can only have one, that money is no object, and that you could actually buy one of these. Continue reading → What is My Ideal Track Day Car?

Nissan Nismo R33 GT-R Mod for Assetto Corsa is…. Incredible

I drive a lot of mods, and very few catch my attention like this incredible Nissan Nismo R33 GT-R for Assetto Corsa. Amazingly this mod is free, and the download link is in the credits below.

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Boasting more the 400hp at just over 1000kg, this is a legit race car that somehow stayed street legal. It is a blast to drive, and I’m only getting started with this one! Continue reading → Nissan Nismo R33 GT-R Mod for Assetto Corsa is…. Incredible