Patch Released for ARCA Sim Racing

[davidan]

The new patch updater works fine and my ARCA is all current now. Rockingham is a nice track, will be fun to run when we can. They are also planning to update some additional tracks including Montreal.

[davidan]

There is a new patch and update for ARCA sim Racing patch E. It's avaiable at the following link, some nice new changes; including Michigan as new Track!

http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=330748

here is the complete change log for all the patches, this sim has come a long ways since we first ran it in the fun series. may be time to run a few more races in the fun series soon.

:::ARCA SIM RACING 2008:::
As Real As It Gets
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Copyright (c) 2006-2008 Sim Factory LLC.
About ASR 08:
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ARCA SIM RACING 08(tm) is a PC based simulation racing title featuring the most realistic physics system and integrated race control, superior multiplayer net-code,
laser scanned vehicle models, and multi-grooved race tracks with Live-Track Active Grip technology. ASR is professional simulation software and the foundation for
its usage is the multiplayer environment.

See ASR READ ME.chm for the latest ASR news and updates or visit www.ARCASIMRACING.com or www.THESIMFACTORY.com for details.
ARCA SIM RACING '08 (c) 2008 Sim Factory LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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PATCH 1128E UPDATE:
NEW TRACK:
Michigan International Speedway
PHYSICS CHANGES:
New Physics Aero Data integration, Crossmember under engine (bottom out point) and Suspensions at all following tracks.
The new suspensions were made for us by a top cup team and they really are amazing we thank them for their help in our search for
the ultimate in realism. Their work created a whole new experience in ASR and the data matches real life almost exactly. Huge
advancements were made in aero as well as tires on these tracks as well.
Tracks with new physics are:
Kansas Speedway
Nashville Speedway
Michigan International Speedway
Montreal
Daytona Intl Speedway
Talladega SuperSpeedway
OTHER ADDED FEATURES AND UPDATES:
2008 Pace Car
New Brakes at all tracks to aid stopping on pitroad
Engine Sound Update
Rumble Strip Audio Updated
Tire Sound Update (Scrubbing, Skidding)
Bottom Out Sound Added
Shifter Sounds Updated
Various GDB Changes
Starting Pace Lap adjusted to 1 lap on all tracks over 1 mile
Various other changes globally

PATCH 1128d FIXES: Certain physics features needed mass scale testing so we are updating to check for errors.
- SuperSpeedway Physics changed based off of new 2008 data. Aero changes and Suspension changes made.
- Allowed LR Spring to be lowered to 250 lbs at all INT tracks for proper coilbinding setups.
- Implemented new engine heat physics for Talladega
- Fine Tuned Wedge Jackscrew to create the need for more positive wedge based off of what coilbound setups use.
- Other physics tunings were implemented to test for 1128F patch as were gonna revamp physics at all tracks
as well as aero physics based off of newly reicieved data. This will be in 1128F and will create a more realistic
rear-end as well as aero package. These changes will be reflected in your setups.
PATCH VERSION 1.128d ADD-ON FEATURES:
- Montreal Circuit Added

PATCH 1128C FIXES: Mainly this patch was to integrate new update system!
- Several AIW fixes at tracks
- ARCA UPDATER was rebuilt to be more reduntant.
- Minor physics implementation

PATCH 1128B FIXES:
- USA Mas file was corrupted on last patch build. Fixed
- AUTO UPDATE SYSTEM INTEGRATED
PATCH VERSION 1.128A FIXES:
- Rebuilt Corridors at tracks to help with scoring/placement and track cutting issues
- Salem Bumps on Low Line replaced (Corruption occured on last compiling of MAS FILE in v1.128)
- AIW Fixes at a majority of tracks
- Fuel and Tire Wear has been adjusted in Server Info Screen
- Adjustments made to help with cutting the course penalties when avoiding accidents in the grass at certain tracks
- Adjusted views to help remove the impression tires are in the pavement
- Corrected the loading screen of Talladega for distance
- AIW corrected in Daytona to stop DQ's in Qualifying
- Adjusted several tracks to help with the Pole sitter in first pit stall getting locked in when overshooting a lil bit
- Adjusted Kansas Speedway where random race starts had the Pole sitter in the outside row
- Camera adjutments at several tracks for LOD

PATCH VERSION 1.128A ADD-ON FEATURES:
- Rockingham Speedway Added
- Added a new utility (found under tools folder) to help with Race reports

KNOWN ISSUES WITH 1128A:
- Rockingham tires sometimes show through the front fenders in turns from roof view. This will be fixed when we add the SW bodies in which
have a wider fender well.

PATCH VERSION 1.128 BUG FIXES:
- Corrected Controller unmaps, sound volume resets, & mph/kph changes
- Fixed Setups Parce Ferme is fixed
- Fixed Track Select Buttons for tracks that had loading issues
- Lucky Dog rule now gives the correct driver a lap back
- Fixed Performance Issues with dedicated server
- AIW tweaks and corrections to all tracks, including pace car & AI
- Corrections and improvements to Salem (guardrail, dx7 lightpole texture, pace car)
- Correction to spec maps at Pocono, and a few other tweaks
- Correction of Chat lobby scroll bar
- Fine Tuned RUling and Scoring
- Listings, tracks list by name not venue
- Fixed Stack the Field, now works in Warmup correctly
- Admin panel now works in spectator mode (if you leave and come back, scoring will not)
- NetComm = 0 corrected
- Speed Limit at Duqoiun in practice corrected
- Can now select Milwaukee Mile and Duquoin from track listing without crashing
- Car skins #27, #39 & one other corrected
- Rechecked Iowa AIW to ennsure over 30 cars can race
- Adjusting the Activation warning when DVD is not found or protection is circumvented
- Optimizations to the models and tracks to help with some FPS issues and graphic quality
- fixed client grid window and admin grid window which was causing errors when attempting to use admin race control functions
- fixed graphics for the lobby chat window
- fixed graphics for lobby server list
- fixed track change buttons for Duquion and Milwaukee Mile in admin panel
- edited some .veh files due to errors
- edited .hdv files for all makes to remove tire pressure on the fly to more accurately simulate real world stock car racing
- edited .hdv files to more accurately simulate damage repair time
- adjusted LOD values in .gen files to improve performace with large fields
- adjusted LOD models to improve graphics
- adjusted track .cam files due to changes with LOD #'s in .gen files
- altered graphics on track select screens
- altered graphics for track loading screens and loading bar

PATCH VERSION 1 ADD-ON FEATURES:
- Added drag & drop stack the field function to MPCLient and MPHostRace game play(Only available during happy hour)
- New cockpit optimizations
- Re-Built entire rear end of the interior of the cockpit
- Added Tach Light to the Dash Panel
- Replacement Daytona with more accurate physic modelling, track modelling & other changes
- Added in Rockingham Speedway and proper vehicle physics, tire compounds and engine parameters for track
- Changed Race Countdown from 30 seconds to 60 seconds
- New Track Loading Screens and Track Thumbnails
- Loading Bar Color Change
- Added ASR PLUGIN Setup Comparer plugin by Robert Cobb
- added new pop up window when exiting MPHOST and MPClient game play to verify you actually wish to leave server
- added track change button for Rockingham in admin panel
ADDED BONUS SCREENRACER DEMOS
visit screenracer.com for more information or install demos to check it out. Screenracer is a new and unique racing screensaver.
There is a stock car only version and a Full version with different series of cars.

[davidan]

As I was looking into the updated ARCA stuff and reinstalling the game tonight I found out that tonight a new track and new patch were released even more current than what I had posted earlier this evening.
Here is some info on Patch F that also includes new short track - Toledo which is very cool track.
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http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=331123

and here is a little info the developer posted regarding Toledo and some new short track physics in the new patch

Toledo Speedway will be released tomorrow 11/07/08 utilizing the new drop snout suspension physics as well as the other physics updates that are going track to track.

MIS...fixed Average Speed counter and a few other little tweaks.

If I can I will try to port the new ST physics over to USA or another Short Track like Salem for this patch as well. Depends on how much time I have tomorrow.

Up Next.....Charlotte. Not sure of how long but, shouldnt be too far off.

We thank you all for your continued support and patience through this development process. We will keep popping them out as well as other tracks we know you want as fast as we can.

Oh....Toledo is friggin amazing...racing...like the real thing. And the designer did and outstanding texture and modeling job also. Great work team!