iDT Racing Simulations

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IDT Racing Simulations
Developer(s) [http://www.idtsimulations.com/
Engine gMotor2 (graphics) / rFactor
Platform(s) PC (Win)
Genre(s) Sim racing
Mode(s) Single player, Multiplayer, Career mode
Rating(s) 5 stars
Media Distributed by Internet download,
System requirements 1.0 GHz x86 CPU, ATI Radeon 8500 or nVidia Geforce 3 GPU
Input methods Gaming wheel (also supported joystick and Keyboard), TrackIR

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

iDT Simulations creates games based on the gMotor2 engine as well as free mods to the game rFactor for the sim racing community. iDT had announced that they will be making the Official Champ Car & Grand Am games, however funding for those games fell through and they now are planned for free releases in 2008. 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. iDT also provides professional services for private groups including Livery modeling amd design, Circuit design, and racing event promotional activities.

iDT was voted 2007 Best Open Wheeler Mod at www.RFactorCentral.com, thanks to the release of the Champ Car LOLA season 2005-2006! For 2008, iDT has a 1995 IndyCar mod planned as well s the 2007 Champcar DP01 model.

Contents

[edit] Addons For rFactor

[edit] Mods For rFactor

Name Description Release Date
Champcar World Series 05-06 A mod based on the real Champ Car World Series. Champ Car was the premier open-wheel road course series in the U.S. 12 December 2007
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 iDT NO LONGER SUPPORTS THIS MOD.
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

[edit] 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 (100 kW) 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)

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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 (97 kW) 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 1,675 lb (760 kg)

[edit] Tracks For rFactor

Tech Specs Description Release Date
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
5.682 km (3.531 miles) in length.
July 3, 2006 (Version 1)
Cleveland 2006 The wide open spaces of Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, OH make for a challenging race and always a scary turn 1. Created by iDT Racing Simulations Doug Lynch
November 29, 2007 (Version 1.6)

[ Please Visit www.idtsimulations.com for more track information.]

[edit] External links

[edit] Official

http://www.champcargame.com/f/ -Official forum for news and support.

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