The variety of tracks to race in iRacing is second to none - and it looks like it will be expanded with a hidden gem: A teaser video on Twitter strongly suggests that Willow Springs International Motorsports Park will be added to the service soon.
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While the video does not reveal much, most iRacers are certain that the bit of slightly cracked race track with dry grass on either side belongs to Willow Springs. The car that comes passing through, on the other hand, does not seem to be an upcoming addition, but rather an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 that can already be raced on the service.
The oldest of the three main tracks is called Big Willow and features nine mostly fast turns, as well as interesting elevation changes. Big Willow used to play host to various NASCAR series until the 1980s. It is situated in the Mojave Desert, with the other two main configurations called Horse Thief Mile (designed to resemble a mountain road) and The Streets of Willow Springs (a smaller, twistier circuit with multiple configurations).
In recent years, the venue has mostly been used for testing purposes, although the Trans-Am Series West Coast Championship raced at Big Willow as recently as 2017. Willow Springs should serve as a fitting venue for iRacing's lower classes like the Mazda MX-5 Cup, Formula Vee or the Renault Clio Cup.
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Image Credit: iRacing on Twitter
While the video does not reveal much, most iRacers are certain that the bit of slightly cracked race track with dry grass on either side belongs to Willow Springs. The car that comes passing through, on the other hand, does not seem to be an upcoming addition, but rather an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 that can already be raced on the service.
Multiple Layouts in the Mojave Desert
Opened in 1952, Willow Springs features three distinct track configurations that can all be operated independently of each other. Additionally, three small ovals and a karting track bring the circuit total up to seven.The oldest of the three main tracks is called Big Willow and features nine mostly fast turns, as well as interesting elevation changes. Big Willow used to play host to various NASCAR series until the 1980s. It is situated in the Mojave Desert, with the other two main configurations called Horse Thief Mile (designed to resemble a mountain road) and The Streets of Willow Springs (a smaller, twistier circuit with multiple configurations).
In recent years, the venue has mostly been used for testing purposes, although the Trans-Am Series West Coast Championship raced at Big Willow as recently as 2017. Willow Springs should serve as a fitting venue for iRacing's lower classes like the Mazda MX-5 Cup, Formula Vee or the Renault Clio Cup.
Image Credit: racingcircuits.info
