DRM Revival for Assetto Corsa: All The Cars on Track Video

[Paul Jeffrey]

The DRM Modding Team have released a lengthy video showcasing the outstanding looking Work in Progress DRM Revival Mod for Assetto Corsa.

The Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft (or DRM as it is more commonly known) was a German auto racing championship for high performance Group 2 touring cars that featured a number of manufacturer backed and privateer run touring car and GT teams throughout the 1970's and early 80's. Consisting of an array of stars and cars from Group 2 touring car, Group 4 GT and later the inclusion of the Group 5 specification monsters which styling and sheer aggressive energy still resonate with many racing fans throughout the world today.

The series ran for 15 very successful years under a variety of different regulations and rule sets until eventually finding itself running out of steam and money at the end of the 1985 racing season, closing it's doors and quickly slipping into the history books as one of the most outrageous and spectacular racing series ever held.

With the DRM championship having benefitted from such a wonderful and exotic mix of some of the very best race car engineering feats of the 70's and 80's, it feels like a scandal that no professional video game developers have stepped up to bring a full re-enactment of the once great championship to it's own game (ok Sector3 have the Group 5 cars in RaceRoom, but it's still got a whole load of cars missing to make a full DRM season).

Step up the DRM Modding Team.

The people behind this mod have been furiously working away for several months now to bring together a substantial collection of cars that raced within the DRM championship between 1972 and 1985, creating a stunning collection of Division 1 and Division 2 Group 5 racing cars for the Assetto Corsa simulation. Already in game and receiving the fine touches required to bring together a full version one release, the DRM Revival Mod is looking like it could well become one of the best mod releases ever seen for Assetto Corsa.

In order to celebrate the development progress of the project the DRM Modding Team have released this special 17 minute trailer video showcasing all the cars out on track, and man does it look good!

The following cars are expected to form the full version one release:

• BMW 2002 Turbo
• BMW 320S
• BMW M1 Turbo
• Facetti/Finotto 308 Carma.
• Lancia Beta Turbo
• Porsche 935 K3
• Porsche 935 k1
• Toyota Celica LB Turbo
• Zakspeed Escort
• Zakspeed Capri Turbo

These spectacular Group 5 racing vehicles will surely provide a challenging and exhilarating experience behind the wheel as you look to plant the throttle and convert the considerable horsepower into forward propulsion from the massive rear tyres.

With the series having been home to many major international drivers throughout it's history, the DRM Modding Team will be recreating a number of period liveries for each car, allowing sim racers to recreate some of the most epic racing battles of the time. With drivers the calibre of Hans-Joachim Stuck, Klaus Ludwig, Rolf Stommelen and Bob Wollek alongside some of the most amazing cars ever raced, I simply cannot wait to try this mod out myself, it should be epic...

Assetto Corsa is a racing simulation designed by Kunos Simulazioni and is available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. The DRM Revival Mod is due for a release mid way through 2017.

Oh boy do we like mods! If you do too then we have you covered with our fantastic Assetto Corsa modding archive. From downloads to a place for mod discussion, we have it all for you to enjoy, check it out today! If you don't fancy trying out some of the awesome community created tracks and cars then drop in on our Assetto Corsa sub forum to chat about the game with your fellow fans. Interaction and threads make forums fun, so start one today!

Do you like the look of the DRM Revival mod for Assetto Corsa? Have you ever seen a real DRM race in person? Which car are you most looking forward to driving once it's release? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

[mantasisg]

Hey I wonder, how many DRM tracks are possible to drive in Assetto ? Maybe mod Developers could suggest tracks which may not have been raced in DRM, but would fit the best to replace some unavailable tracks ?

 

[Michael Hornbuckle]

I'm taking them straight to Watkins Glen, might have to use a random number generator to pick which one to drive first.

 

[mantasisg]

I think Riverside Short maybe, or Miseluk. The very first probably will be Nurburgring, not Nordschleife.

RMT 1N probably will go first, I am not sure when i'll have time to try the rest if it will handle how I expect lol

 

[RufGTI]

Hey I wonder, how many DRM tracks are possible to drive in Assetto ? Maybe mod Developers could suggest tracks which may not have been raced in DRM, but would fit the best to replace some unavailable tracks ?

Actually there are only few later 70s - early 80s tracks out there. Sandevoorte should work quite well, only the Panorama chicane added in 1972 is missing.

 

[Manfredk2]

Zolder
Nürburgring
Salzburgring (reboot)
Norisring
Spa

 

[garyjpaterson]

All models look so incredible and to point out that there is a single little issue somewhere like maybe little lack of roundness on wheel arch is just ridiculous, reducing and untactful. You can see such things even in GT Sport. I'd hold nitpicking for after-release. Have some respect. But whatever.

Sure, some of the models do look incredible. But the point is, unfortunately some of them don't, which is a great shame.
And just because I only chose to point out a single issue, that does not mean there aren't any more

Sovers has explained why, and its no problem. Just something to take onboard for a project that has been in the works such an extended period of time. Still gonna buy it, still looking forward to it.

I see no issue with pointing out any flaws/inconsistencies before release, in fact I'd welcome it. Its much preferred to waiting till after its released and having to update something.
Please, by all means, go through any pre-release images of any of my stuff and point out what could be done better (a lot!); its completely appreciated and encouraged, and not at all taken as disrespectful.

 

[Brandon Wright]

Please, by all means, go through any pre-release images of any of my stuff and point out what could be done better (a lot!); its completely appreciated and encouraged, and not at all taken as disrespectful.

I see a pretty glaring problem with the Transit Van....it's not in my virtual garage.

 

[garyjpaterson]

I see a pretty glaring problem with the Transit Van....it's not in my virtual garage.

Noted, will try and fix ASAP

 

[Brandon Wright]

Noted, will try and fix ASAP

I will hold my breath in anticipation!!

 

[F_B]

Any other track than modern F1 tracks should provide a lot of fun with these cars. Hope the AI can handle these they often have a hard time keeping old powerful cars on track.

 

[mantasisg]

Please, by all means, go through any pre-release images of any of my stuff

Good try, I see them everyday anyway

DRM was completely opposite just like Kunos, very modest amount of teasers, that takes plenty of self control. We all know how it is tempting to show-off how good you are at something. In some way.

 

[F_B]

Are the cars in the download package divided by the divisions?

 

[Dave_6]

Think I'll probably try them on Watkins Glen first. Just pick whichever car is listed first and go from there.

 

[Tbear]

Hey I wonder, how many DRM tracks are possible to drive in Assetto ? Maybe mod Developers could suggest tracks which may not have been raced in DRM, but would fit the best to replace some unavailable tracks ?

At the beginning of this thread, @Paul Jeffery described these cars as: "The Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft (or DRM as it is more commonly known) was a German auto racing championship for high performance Group 2 touring cars that featured a number of manufacturer backed and privateer run touring car and GT teams throughout the 1970's and early 80's. Consisting of an array of stars and cars from Group 2 touring car, Group 4 GT and later the inclusion of the Group 5 specification monsters which styling and sheer aggressive energy still resonate with many racing fans throughout the world today."

I've been promising myself to look into whether these are the cars which fit into the All American GT (AAGT) class or the GTX class of IMSA's Camel GT series, which ran from about 1975 to 1982. If that is true, given correct skins, these cars would be historically accurate (if that is the desire) on all of the tracks used in that series. Here is a list of all the circuits used in the IMSA GT Championships. Just pick the appropriate time period: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IMSA_GT_Championship_circuits

I could be completely wrong. Trying to reconcile the alphabet soup of American vs. European racing classes always has been a challenge. That said, If they ARE the same cars, I remember it as one of the best and most colorful race series in the US, maybe even the equal of the old Trans-Am and Can-Am series ... and a whole lot of great old racing stories. BTW ... I have slides!

 

[AccAkut]

Good try, I see them everyday anyway

DRM was completely opposite just like Kunos, very modest amount of teasers, that takes plenty of self control. We all know how it is tempting to show-off how good you are at something. In some way.

Where is the issue with pointing out things that are displayed right there on the main page?

I mean I will ofc still buy it, I rarely watch a cars wheel arch while I try keeping them on track
But constructive criticism must be allowed.

 

[Tbear]

No, no, zee mad yankee zinks vee vil all go insane and start doing zee nascar racing

How about the old IMSA RS and NASCAR Baby Grands? http://imsars.com/beginning.htm

 

[mantasisg]

But constructive criticism must be allowed.

Of course it must be. I am just criticising criticism.

And I will buy DRM pack too (no one asked, but I see it is trending to inform that you will buy something or not )

 

[garyjpaterson]

DRM was completely opposite just like Kunos, very modest amount of teasers, that takes plenty of self control. We all know how it is tempting to show-off how good you are at something. In some way.

You make it sound like I post everything I'm working on

 

[pilot68]

Laguna Seca where these 935 run at there best. My old friend Bruce gives it his best shot.

 

[mantasisg]

Again, another self centered post.

Please lets focus on DRM, it is launching tomorrow That is big big day for the team.

Will we have an online server ready ?