It is no secret that the 2024 British Touring Car Championship field will not officially be coming to rFactor 2 this year. But where else can you get your 2024 BTCC fix – and ideally for free?
The Motorsport Games saga is now synonymous within sim racing. If you are not caught up on the situation, check out our BTCC article or our latest update. In short, TOCA has terminated the licensing agreement with MSG, including the BTCC game planned for 2024. It looks like support for rFactor 2 was also stopped when Le Mans Ultimate hit the virtual shelves. Heading into 2024, this leaves the BTCC without any official sim racing title to attach itself to.
However, the beauty of sim racing is that there is a vibrant modding community behind most of the major titles, Assetto Corsa being the standout example. This short article will cover some of the main free ways to get behind the wheel of a BTCC car.
2022 NAPA Racing UK Livery within Gran Turismo 7. Image credit: flipfloppery
If classic racing is more your style, there are plenty of super touring options from the golden era of the BTCC, the 1990s. From early Vauxhall Cavaliers to the iconic Nissan Primera and Volvo S40, there is something for everyone. Our review of Thruxton circuit from the late 90s is a great place to start!
Fast and committed. Two factors every driver has to have to succeed at Thruxton.
rFactor 2 will massively benefit from the 2024 BTCC liveries. Despite them being added in with mods. It adds a reason for people to play the game again. After the release of Le Mans Ultimate, rFactor 2 has fallen to the proverbial wayside. The main issue though. The lack of any new BTCC events in the future.
Official 2023 BTCC cars feature in rFactor 2.
Cars recreated from previous seasons of the BTCC within Gran Turismo 7 come in a wide variety. Remember, for something to be fun it does not always have to be ultra realistic. These re-creations are a fantastic way to get people familiar with the liveries and for them to experience driving their favourite team’s cars without a powerful PC.
Supertouring liveries recreated. Image Credit: 05XR8
Which era of the British Touring Car Championship is your favourite to drive in sim racing? Let us know on X @OverTake_gg or down in the comments below!
The Motorsport Games saga is now synonymous within sim racing. If you are not caught up on the situation, check out our BTCC article or our latest update. In short, TOCA has terminated the licensing agreement with MSG, including the BTCC game planned for 2024. It looks like support for rFactor 2 was also stopped when Le Mans Ultimate hit the virtual shelves. Heading into 2024, this leaves the BTCC without any official sim racing title to attach itself to.
However, the beauty of sim racing is that there is a vibrant modding community behind most of the major titles, Assetto Corsa being the standout example. This short article will cover some of the main free ways to get behind the wheel of a BTCC car.
2022 NAPA Racing UK Livery within Gran Turismo 7. Image credit: flipfloppery
How To Try The 2024 BTCC Cars
Assetto Corsa Mods
Within the world of Assetto Corsa, BTCC mods are plentiful and for the most part, free! There is a mod for the 2019 season with all the cars and drivers floating around the web. Driver suits and helmets as well as further liveries are also available from RaceDepartment. Alongside this, there are more modern and classic liveries available.If classic racing is more your style, there are plenty of super touring options from the golden era of the BTCC, the 1990s. From early Vauxhall Cavaliers to the iconic Nissan Primera and Volvo S40, there is something for everyone. Our review of Thruxton circuit from the late 90s is a great place to start!
Fast and committed. Two factors every driver has to have to succeed at Thruxton.
rFactor 2 Mods
Whilst not as popular as Assetto Corsa mods, rFactor 2 mods will undoubtedly give its audience the option to drive the 2024 cars in the future. The TOCA licence to MSG was terminated in 2023, meaning official 2024 liveries are not to be expected. However, the incredibly committed rFactor 2 community will undoubtedly add 2024’s liveries to the appropriate cars.rFactor 2 will massively benefit from the 2024 BTCC liveries. Despite them being added in with mods. It adds a reason for people to play the game again. After the release of Le Mans Ultimate, rFactor 2 has fallen to the proverbial wayside. The main issue though. The lack of any new BTCC events in the future.
Official 2023 BTCC cars feature in rFactor 2.
Gran Turismo 7
If you are on console, hear us out… Gran Turismo 7. The Japanese racing title has one of the most detailed and user-friendly livery creators in sim racing. Whilst the physical touring cars might not be present, you can create the 2024 BTCC grid with enough imagination and creativity.Cars recreated from previous seasons of the BTCC within Gran Turismo 7 come in a wide variety. Remember, for something to be fun it does not always have to be ultra realistic. These re-creations are a fantastic way to get people familiar with the liveries and for them to experience driving their favourite team’s cars without a powerful PC.
Supertouring liveries recreated. Image Credit: 05XR8
Which era of the British Touring Car Championship is your favourite to drive in sim racing? Let us know on X @OverTake_gg or down in the comments below!
