iRacing – 2022 Season 3 Patch 1 – Release Notes

iRacing released Patch 1 for the recently released 2022 Season 3 build, deploying a good number of fixes and improvements for various parts of the racing simulator. Check out the full changelog below, for more details.

Credit: Featured iRacing screenshot by Elliot Roberts.

Changelog 2022 Season 3 Patch 1:

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SIMULATION:

AI Racing

• Fixed a crashing issue that could occur when using an AI Opponent Roster of GT3 class cars at Fuji International Speedway while using a rolling start.
• AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the following vehicles:
• – – BMW M4 GT3
• – – Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020
• – – Porsche 911 R GT3
• – – [Legacy] Ferrari 488 GT3

Graphics

• Fixed some issues with SMP and Res Scaling AMD FSR not playing nice together.
• Fixed an issue for VR users with AMD FSR enabled.
• Fixed an issue with the virtual mirror for users with AMD FSR enabled and MVP enabled.
• Fixed an issue with some windshield rendering while using SSAO.
• The compute shaders functionality is now disabled when iRacing detects certain AMD graphics cards in use.

iRacing Interface

• Fixed an issue where the virtual mirror could not be repositioned by clicking on the mirror itself.

Replays

• The Track Rules tab will no longer be open by default when opening a Replay.

CARS:

<Car Class> NASCAR Classic 1987 Cars

• iRacing setups have been updated.

<Car Class> NASCAR Next Gen Cars

• Fixed an issue where soft shadows were not reacting properly while the New Damage Model was in use.
• Fixed a graphics issue where these cars appeared to be using the low-downforce package at Nashville Superspeedway, when in fact they were not.

Dallara P217

• Fixed an issue where the windshield wiper was missing a texture in the interface model.

Dirt Late Model

• (Super) – iRacing setups have been updated.

Formula Renault 3.5

• iRacing setups have been updated.

Honda Civic Type R

• Launch RPM has been increased, and clutch torque has been lowered for better standing starts.
• iRacing setups have been updated.

Hyundai Elantra N TC

• Launch RPM has been increased, and clutch torque has been lowered for better standing starts.
• iRacing setups have been updated.

Hyundai Veloster N TC

• Launch RPM has been increased, and clutch torque has been lowered for better standing starts
• iRacing setups have been updated.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance

• iRacing setups have been updated.

Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020

• Fixed an issue with the endurance lighting after taking damage.
• Fixed an issue with the display of the lumirank panel, based on the series.
• Fixed an issue where paint patterns 26 and 27 were not working correctly.

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)

• iRacing setups have been updated.

Porsche 911 R GT3

• iRacing setups have been updated.

TRACKS:

Atlanta Motor Speedway

• (Oval) – Fixed an issue where the in-Sim track map had gone missing after the 2022 Season 3 update.

Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55

• Fixed an issue where this track was listed as being in both Missouri and Illinois at the same time.

Fuji International Speedway

• The track rules tab has been updated for Turn 6.
• (Grand Prix) – Slow-down checkpoints for the chicane area, cutting and going wide, have been updated and the time-gain penalties have been made more severe.
• A slowdown checkpoint has been added on the last corner to prevent running wide during Qualifying.
• Pit Camera 2 is now correctly a static camera.

Port Royal Speedway

• Fixed an issue where skid colors were not matching the dirt correctly.
• Collision parameters have been added to some jersey barriers and poles.
• Patched some terrain seams.

Sandown International Motor Raceway

• Fixed an issue with a delay when starting from the pits.
• Fixed an issue where the dynamic track data was not being handled correctly.
• – – Track dynamics should now be more realistic over time.

Snetterton Circuit

• (200 and 300) – The number of pit stalls has been reduced.