Sepang International Raceway Released for RaceRoom Racing Experience

[Paul Jeffrey]

Scene of this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix, the Sepang International Raceway circuit in Malaysia has been released for RaceRoom Racing Experience.

A mainstay on the Formula One calendar since its debut in 1999, Sepang has steadily proven to be one of the more successful of the Herman Tilke designed Grand Prix venues, often producing some thrilling races helped in no small part by the often inconsistent weather conditions provided by the region.

With this weekend marking the final running of Formula One machinery at the circuit, Sector3 Studios and RaceRoom Racing Experience have created a masterful digital rendition of the track for players to purchase, designed and built using the original Tilke architectural drawings, thanks to a close relationship between the prolific track builder and the Swedish development studio this could be one of the most detailed circuits released for the simulation to date.

Retailing for £4.37 and coming in three unique configurations, GP (5.543km), North (2.706km) and South loop (2.609km), the new track is available to purchase for the game with immediate effect.

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Tried the circuit yet? What are your impressions? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

[Aaron Markham]

Are the marbles in the main picture static or dynamic? I haven't played R3E in a while.

 

[Nick Hill]

Tilke sucks, but this track is pretty damned cool, IMO.

Run-off areas nowhere near as forgiving as they are on his later works; really nice variety of turns without feeling artificial. The track is extremely wide (almost comically so), but I guess that just opens up overtaking opportunities.

 

[Case_]

Are the marbles in the main picture static or dynamic? I have played R3E in a while.

I don't think R3E has dynamic marbles.

 

[Eric Rowland]

late teaser, fast release, thats how i like it

 

[M.Bohlken]

I don't think R3E has dynamic marbles.

Thats right... R3E doesn't have dynamic marbles - at least in public release... there was a teaser from Paul Ricard in the past where Marbles were visible, too. But there was nothing mentioned since than... maybe there are some performance-issues they are still working on to solve... Next step will be 64bit which is around the corner... maybe something more will be possible then...

 

[Case_]

Next step will be 64bit which is around the corner...

Yeah I've noticed the mention of 64bit R3E support in one of Crew Chief's recent changelogs and was wondering what's up with that. Quite looking forward to that, I must say, it's obvious R3E can become starved for memory at times, even though it's doing its best.

 

[natedogg1867]

Yeah I've noticed the mention of 64bit R3E support in one of Crew Chief's recent changelogs and was wondering what's up with that. Quite looking forward to that, I must say, it's obvious R3E can become starved for memory at times, even though it's doing its best.

Take a look at this, it might be pleasing

Thats right... R3E doesn't have dynamic marbles - at least in public release... there was a teaser from Paul Ricard in the past where Marbles were visible, too. But there was nothing mentioned since than... maybe there are some performance-issues they are still working on to solve... Next step will be 64bit which is around the corner... maybe something more will be possible then...

Marbles exist on Paul Ricard like they do in the pictures. Other tracks also have some debris off the racing line, such as T2 of Brands.

They dont have any affect on driving, and are merely visual though.

Edit: Actually, come to think of it, driving off line should make your tires dirty and lower your grip for a short period of time.

 

[Isaac Chavira]

late teaser, fast release, thats how i like it

That's what she said

 

[Isaac Chavira]

Just bought it

 

[Rodent]

Been running 12 laps of Sepang aka Petit Sepang 12 h and it's real fun. Much as I love the smaller tracks in R3E it is nice to bring out the faster rides a track like this calls for once in a while.

 

[Mitja Bonca]

Tracks for this sim look so "flat". It just goes in this order: tarmac, curb, some concrete, grass and gravel -- all in same level, which makes it look like a sim from 10 years ago or more.

 

[David Jundt]

That's nice, but individual liveries would still be important. About every other game lets you have your own livery.

 

[Hygge]

Just drove it at Petronas Towers. Petronas had an event where one of the attractions was to drive an X-17 around Sepang for ten minutes. The setup was good with Fanatec gear but I'll wait till I come home and drive with my own gear and setup before I rate it. Another cool thing at the Petronas event was that they let people try to change tyres on an F1 car. I didn't though as the queue was to long.

 

[Kenny Paton]

Does it also include loose drain covers?

No but it loosens my grip on my wallet then drains it

 

[Terry Rock]

How much are they charging for this 'beauty?'
Sector3 normally charges as much for one track as Kunos Simulazioni charges for an entire pack.
What the heck is up with that?

 

[Kenny Paton]

How much are they charging for this 'beauty?'
Sector3 normally charges as much for one track as Kunos Simulazioni charges for an entire pack.
What the heck is up with that?

479 vRP worked out under a fiver, I think their tracks are worth it so I pay. I don't bother comparing it to other games, that's the beauty of choice. AC has the beauty of scale in how they price their dlc.

 

[Terry Rock]

479 vRP worked out under a fiver, I think their tracks are worth it so I pay. I don't bother comparing it to other games, that's the beauty of choice. AC has the beauty of scale in how they price their dlc.

That's why I asked the question.
It's better compared to their previous introduction to Nordschleife and SPA.

 

[Case_]

Aaaand we've managed to go almost a whole day in a thread about new R3E content without someone inevitably complaining about the pricing compared to AC.

Must be a new record.

 

[Kurupt CDN]

Sadly the majority of sim racing news of late gets riddled by AC fans spouting there .02

 

[formidable]

I hate that track.