The cost of an IndyCar tire typically varies between events and individual teams, ranging from approximately $3,000 to $7,000 per tire. The price of each tire is based on factors such as the type of tire used, the wear and tear of the tire and the general market cost of the tire.
The costs also vary on the size of the tire and the amount of rubber pressure needed on the track. Typically, teams will have to change their tires after every race, so the cost tends to add up quickly.
Furthermore, the more races they compete in, the more tires they will need, leading to a higher future cost.
The official tire supplier for the Indy 500 is Firestone. Firestone tires have been used at the Indy 500 since 1911 and the race has been won on them more than any other tire. The Firestone tires used in the 2020 race feature a soft compound than can be customized to meet the unique requirements of each race car.
Firestone is also the exclusive tire provider for the IndyCar Series and other sanctioned events across the country. Its tires are specifically designed to handle the intense speeds, high temperatures and abrasive track surfaces that IndyCar racers contend with every race day.
The rules of the Indy 500 race state that each car is allowed a maximum of four tires and tires need to be changed at least once during the race. However, the majority of Indy 500 teams tend to change their tires at least twice during the race.
Some teams may opt to keep their tires for the entirety of the race, while other teams may change their tires three or four times. The number of tire changes varies from team to team and often depends on their strategy and the weather conditions during the race.
An IndyCar holds just over 18 gallons of fuel. The actual capacity varies slightly from car to car, but on average it’s 18.5 gallons. IndyCar fuel tanks are single-piece, molded plastic tanks that are mounted in the center section of the car, between the driver’s legs.
They have been specifically designed to maintain a low center of gravity for the car and also to minimize the risk of fuel spillage in the event of an accident. Each tank is filled with leaded, unleaded or 100 percent ethanol fuel.
The fuel mileage of an IndyCar can vary greatly, depending on the size and shape of the car, the type of engine, and the track conditions.
In general, race cars running on gasoline will achieve an average of around 2 to 3 miles per gallon (mpg) during a race.
This is significantly lower than the average fuel efficiency of most road cars, which will usually get around 25-35 mpg on the highway depending on the exact model and size of the vehicle. Even when running on alternative fuels such as ethanol or methanol, IndyCar race cars still tend to be only marginally more fuel efficient, as they typically range from around 3-5 mpg.
Additionally, the fuel efficiency of IndyCars also decreases at higher speeds, as the faster they are driven around the track, the more fuel they use.
Indy cars run at incredibly high rpm values, usually around 12,000 rpm.
This is due to the advanced lightweight engine components and high power-per-pound ratio of the engines that these cars use. The advanced engine technology also allows Indy cars to achieve speeds of up to 230 mph! Indy cars are designed to generate maximum power and performance in short bursts, which is why teams have to reduce engine rpm during pit stops to prevent engine damage and keep the engines running longer.
Formula 1 cars have also adopted similar engine technology, but these engines generally reach a higher rpm, between 18,000 and 19,000 rpm.
Indy cars, which are also commonly referred to as open-wheel cars, are designed with aerodynamics in mind. They feature low, sleek bodies designed to reduce drag and increase speed. This is why Indy cars go lower on the straightaway in order to maximize their aerodynamic capabilities and maximize their speed.
Indy cars are designed with the lowest possible center of gravity, and the driver has to sit in an extremely reclined position in order to fit.
By being closer to the ground, Indy cars create less wind resistance.
The lower ride height also means the Indy car’s aero package can better shape the airflow moving over the car, making it as slippery as possible. The Indy car’s design is focused on maximizing speed, without sacrificing safety.
By going lower on the straightaway, Indy cars are able to achieve higher top speeds and better lap times during a race.
No, not all Indy cars use Honda engines. While IndyCar does require all cars competing in the series to install a standard 2.4-liter, V-6 turbocharged engine, the engines are supplied by multiple manufacturers, with both Chevrolet and Honda being the current approved engine suppliers.
Since 2014, when the new engine regulations were first enacted, all IndyCars have featured either a Honda or a Chevrolet engine. Honda engines have consistently been the more popular of the two suppliers, winning eight of the nine races and six of the nine pole positions in the 2015 IndyCar Series season.
However, Chevrolet is hoping to close the gap with new advancements to their 2.2-liter V6 engine in the coming seasons.
No, you cannot buy a Honda Indy V8 engine, as Honda does not manufacture them anymore. The Honda Indy V8 was used in the Champ Car World Series and Indianapolis 500 from 2003 to 2011. The engine was used exclusively in the Champ Car World Series and was Honda’s first foray into IndyCar Racing since they left the sport in the early 1990s.
Honda decided to pull out of the sport in 2012 and discontinued production of the Indy V8 engine in 2013. It is not available in the aftermarket and cannot be purchased.
The answer to this question really depends on the context. Generally, Formula 1 cars can reach higher top speeds than Indy cars due to the different design specifications between the two. For example, F1 cars are designed to be aerodynamic at speeds in excess of 400 km/h and have low drag due to their open-wheel design.
Indy cars, however, have more downforce due to their enclosed-wheel design. This generally allows them to achieve higher cornering speeds and more agility on tighter circuits.
Additionally, the power output and engine design of F1 and Indy cars can have a significant impact on the relative speed difference between the two. F1 cars have more powerful engines than Indy cars and generate more horsepower, while Indy cars are designed more with durability in mind with their engines.
Ultimately, considering all of these factors, the relative speed of F1 and Indy cars depends on the track lay-out and the power/engine design of each car.
Indy cars have between 550 and 700 horsepower, with the engines having a maximum displacement of about 3.0 liters. Different series have slightly different regulations, though the 3.0 liter limit is fairly universal.
The engines themselves are purpose-built to the specifications of the series, with power outputs ranging from 600 to 700 horsepower depending on the series regulations.
IndyCar is unique in that they use low-friction, normally-aspirated engines, rather than turbocharged or supercharged engines, and the fuel tank size is limited to 18.
5 US gallons. This actually reduces the amount of horsepower and increases the importance of efficiency when it comes to racing. Some of the most reputable and successful IndyCar teams tune the cars to draw more horsepower from the engine, so the actual horsepower achieved can be significantly higher than the factory specification.
All in all, Indy cars have amazing power and performance, and the competition between them is fierce.
The cost to build an IndyCar can vary significantly, depending on the series, the level of competition, and the engine specifications. Generally, most fully-built race cars cost around $150,000 to build, although teams could spend upwards of $2 million dollars or more on an IndyCar build.
The cost of building an engine is usually the highest expense, with some teams spending near $200,000 for their engine program.
It also depends on individual components and materials, such as wheels, tires, suspension, electronic components, and bodywork.
The car may also need to be tested and tuned on the track, which can also add to the cost. The budget for a new IndyCar build also typically includes team staff costs for personnel, crew, engineering, and other support personnel.
Ultimately, the cost of constructing an IndyCar depends on the specific requirements and the level of competition.
The chassis for Indy cars is usually made by either Dallara, Lola, or Panoz. The Indiana-based Dallara Automobili has been supplying the majority of Indy car chassis since 2003, although the British-based Lola Cars have been supplying chassis since 1997.
In 2019, Panoz Auto Development (based in Georgia) also announced that it would once again join the world of IndyCar chassis manufacturers, aiming to make its first chassis for the 2021 season. All three suppliers meet stringent safety requirements for the IndyCar Series, although Dallara is generally seen as the leader in safety.
The official chassis builder for Indy Lights is Dallara Automobili. Founded by Gian Paolo Dallara in 1972, the Italian firm designs and manufactures race cars for competition like the Dallara IR-18, the official chassis for the IndyCar Series, and the Dallara IL-15, the official chassis for Indy Lights.
The company employs more than 400 people in Italy and overseas, and produces around 100 frames per year. Dallara Automobili is well-known as one of the world’s foremost constructors of racing cars, thanks to its commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence.
This commitment has made Indy Lights the most competitive open-wheel racing series in the United States.
Formula 1 chassis are designed and built by a number of teams and companies. The most successful constructor currently is Mercedes who have won six consecutive Constructors’ Championships from 2014 to 2019.
Ferrari is the second-most successful, with sixteen championships and thirty one race victories since the 1950 season. Other F1 chassis manufacturers include Red Bull Racing, McLaren, Renault, AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo Racing, Williams, Haas, and Racing Point.
The technical regulations for F1 cars are very exacting. The chassis must meet a number of safety, weight and size regulations, including the regulation that the cars must not exceed 1530 kg in weight, including the driver and the fuel.
The size and design of the chassis is also strictly regulated.
The construction of an F1 chassis is a complex process involving the use of cutting edge composite materials and advanced engineering techniques. All the chassis used in F1 are constructed at the teams factories and the process involves many stages including design, engineering, layup of the composite material, assembly and aerodynamic development.
The final process is homologation, which is the process of submitting the chassis to the FIA for the technical scrutineering and approval ahead of the start of the new season.
Names such as Chassis Dynamics, Hawk Chassis, Mo-Tech Engineering, RFD Engineering, and Diamond Engineering are all well-known in the Top Fuel drag racing world. Each chassis builder builds custom chassis designed specifically for the racer’s requirements, and uses the highest quality materials to ensure safety and performance.
The chassis generally consist of two-inch-diameter mild steel tubing with 4130 chrome-moly steel in critical areas, such as the main frame rails, suspension mount areas, the frame-rail supports, and the side-frame rails.
All chassis are also jig-welded in a strict quality control environment to ensure accuracy and consistency. Additionally, the chassis are powder coated for maximum corrosion resistance. Finally, each chassis is tested and inspected for safety compliance with the nitromethane NHRA rules before it can be raced.
In conclusion, custom chassis builders that specialize in Top Fuel dragster chassis build the chassis for these vehicles.
The new NASCAR chassis is being built by a variety of race car companies, including 5 Star Race Car Bodies and JLP Racing. 5 Star Race Car Bodies has been building cars for NASCAR since 1995 and is currently providing teams with its XP model race car.
This model race car is designed to be lightweight and aerodynamic, giving it the edge on the NASCAR track. JLP Racing has also been building cars for NASCAR since 1995 and is providing teams with its JLP-CX model race car.
This model race car is designed to be strong and durable, giving teams the ability to go faster and farther on the NASCAR track. Other race car companies include Ganassi Racing, Anderson Composites, and Performance Race Engineering.
All of these companies are dedicated to producing high-performance cars for the NASCAR circuit.
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Most team owners would reply. Asking other IndyCar team owners the cost of a car is like asking a lady her age. The cost of a racing car is a well-guarded secret. This is not only due to the competition but also because of governing body’s spending regulations. Very few journalists have had a peek at the balance sheet of a team owner.
To get an idea of the cost of an IndyCar, it is best to go back to the 2018 season. In 2020 reporters barely had a chance to look at the costs of a race car because of the pandemic. IndyCar has started full swing in 2021 with a few restrictions.
It is certain though, that IndyCar racing is much cheaper than F1 racing, the cost of which will run into hundreds of millions of dollars.
Nevertheless, IndyCar racing doesn’t come cheap. If you feel like racing in the Indy500 be prepared to shell out at least $3 million and pray that your car isn’t involved in a severe crash. If there is an accident, the costs could go up by $200,000 depending on the severity of the crash.
And yeah, be prepared to lose your investment.
The 2020 Indy500 winner, Takuma Sato was awarded $1,370,500. James Davison, who came in 33rd and last was awarded $100,000. It is difficult to recover your investment with prize money alone even if you race throughout the season.
And don’t think of recovering your money unless you have good sponsors backing you.
You’ll need at least five months to prepare for the IndyCar season which generally begins in April/May. An engine and a chassis do not a car make. There are many other components you will have to source, test and purchase.
You have to have a Captain, someone who knows the nuts and bolts of the IndyCar building and Indy racing.
The Captain will know where to book garage space to work on the car and whom to hire as mechanics and helpers. That will be your crew. He will know the rule book and tell you where to source fire suits, the electronics and the brake system.
He is the one to show you the way to a win if you are to be successful even in one race.
Even getting into IndyCar racing is difficult. The series will first inquire with all the car component suppliers before considering you as one of the competitors. They will want you to make a downpayment to Honda or Chevy for an engine.
Then there is Dallara for the chassis and Firestone for the tires. If you have made down payments to the suppliers, congratulations, you have one foot in the door.
You are starting from scratch. That means you will have to shell out for an IndyCar team. The cost of building a team will be about $3 million. The purse for an IndyCar 500 race is $13.2 million.
That money is distributed among all the participants of the race.
Find a good Captain. He will know where to buy the right equipment.
Buying the best equipment does not mean you are done. What you make of the equipment matters. Your captain will know that. You will have to pay the captain and pay him good.
Your most important investment, the Captain, will expect to be paid in the region of $75,000 or more for five months beginning January.
You will need a driver who is among the best as well as one who can get along with people in the crew. Your team’s popularity will depend on who is behind the wheel of the car. A driver with a good reputation could also bring along sponsors with him. Moreover, crew members are also keen to join a team with a good driver.
Having an efficient team manager and an accomplished driver is halfway to having a good IndyCar 500 race.
The best drivers will be aligned with the more reputable teams that have money to splash around. Look out for veterans. But a savvy IndyCar 500 driver won’t come cheap. You’d be lucky to close a deal with an affable driver for $500,000.
You are now halfway to having a memorable race and you have spent $575,000 of your budget.
This is where the Captain comes into play. He will advise you where and how to buy a car chassis, an engine, hire tires for a month and a suitable workshop to assemble and maintain the car. He will also advise you on what crew you need and help you recruit them.
To even get a licence to compete in an IndyCar race you have to complete the above formalities. The Indy car regulations state that to be approved, the “entrant’s competitive and business viability will be assessed to determine whether to approve and issue the license.”
This includes (a) a purchase or lease agreement with an approved engine manufacturer that has been producing the same engine for years; (b) a purchase or lease agreement for a workshop, and (c) employment of key personnel including a team manager, a driver, a chief mechanic and support crew.
IndyCar has given contestants a choice between two engine manufacturers: Honda and Chevrolet. These are IndyCar’s OEM partners. You can either lease the engines on a short-month lease or a full-month lease. Both manufacturers try and outdo each other year in and year out for speed.
The decision on which engine to choose is best left to the Team Manager and the Technical Director.
Entrants are allotted two engines for a full-month lease programme by either company. The second engine is to be used on carb days. The same engine has to be used both for the qualifying and the race. One engine program, a full-month one, will set you back another $225,000. (At least one engine per program is required, take note.) One engine lease is cheaper at $125,000, but one wouldn’t want to get stuck with a stalled engine before the qualifying begins.
If you pay $225,000 for a full-month lease programme, you have now spent $800,000 from your kitty for an IndyCar team.
Firestone is the OEM for tires for IndyCar. They lease 33 sets of tires to racing teams a month. No IndyCar suppliers reveal the prices to outsiders. But expect the leased tires to cost you $100,000 a month.
Just owning an IndyCar isn’t enough. Tires alone will cost you more than $1 million over a season. Firestone supplies different tires for ovals, street courses and road courses. They also have softer tires which allow for quick cornering but wear out faster. Your expenditure has now risen to $900,000.
Racing in Indy, one doesn’t have many choices in chassis suppliers as Dallara DW12 is the only approved chassis by Indy. Second-hand chassis (from other IndyCar teams) are available at a marginally lower price than new chassis. A second-hand chassis will cost around &300,000. If you opt for a new chassis, you will have to pay $350,000.
That will bring you spending up to $1,250,000.
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Indianapolis is the racing capital of the world. Various series conduct races in Indianapolis and there is no dearth of workshops. Instead of buying a shop, you can lease a garage space which saves you quite a bunch.
You will get a sizeable garage space for a rent of $4,000 per month. Assuming you will want the space for a couple of months, you will spend $8,000 on the garage space. Your expenditure so far will come to 1,258,000.
IndyCar entrants are charged a fee of $2,325 which is comprehensive and includes 25 team credentials. You will have to pay another $21,000 for your garage space for a month, fuel services, race modes, parking, scoring etc. you have to do all these things in tandem. If you have a good Team Manager, he will guide you through the lanes.
By now you have shelled out $1,279,000 of your budget.
IndyCar crew consists of several people, each specialised in their task. They are dedicated to the team they choose to work for. But these people will have to work 12 to 14 hours per day on weekends and holidays. Often you will have to grab crews from other teams. The crew will expect to be paid higher salaries. Not many people will take one or two months off from their regular paying jobs.
The job of recruiting the crew is best left to the Team Manager. H will call on past contacts and enrol the most suitable people for the job. The crew will handle the most pit stops in any race in any other series. They will refuel the car and change tires and strive to do it faster than the competitors.
Most of the crew want to align with winners because it will stand them good in their future careers.
That said, you will need the following people in the crew:
2 nos will cost $$24,000 for 8weeksThe above personnel will cost you $ 250,200 raising your expenditure to $1,529,200.
Many used components are available for sale in shops around Indianapolis. But it is best to avoid them because one doesn’t know which car they came from. It is best to bank on new components for a car on which you have spent more than a million and a half dollars.
If it is not possible to find a spare in the market, do by all means lease or buy a part from another team.
The following will be the parts that you will need:
Now it is time to look at the accommodation for you and the crew.
Your car is ready and all set to go. But you can’t let the driver get into the cockpit before thoroughly testing the car. The driver will want to spend time in a simulator before he attempts to drive the car. Here’s what you will spend on testing:
You have spent a further 1,241,800 on components and testing bringing the total cost to you so far to $2,771,000
There is one eventuality which you have to set aside money for and that is a crash repair fund.
With a crowded field of 33 racers, there is every possibility of a crash. You will have to set aside 200,000 for crash repairs.
Having spent time and effort to race on the big day, you deserve to have fun. Enjoy yourself. It is not every day that someone invests $3 million in a single event. But then, it is not every day that 300,000 spectators cram into an arena to watch a contest.
By the end of the race, you will join an exclusive group of people who have participated in the Indy 500.
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Car driving simulators suitable as full-fledged virtual simulators for learning traffic rules or mastering all the intricacies of driving a real car.
In this material you will find not just realistic car driving simulators for PC, but interactive tutorials and reliable simulators, after which you can safely drive a real car. There were few games in the top, because this time the most important selection criterion was the realism and reliability of the driving process.
True, this concerns only the physical model and the traffic control system - visually, many games from the list of stars from the sky are not enough, but this has its own plus, because they can be used even for weak PCs.
Note: in order to achieve an educational effect (learn to drive), as well as to fully immerse yourself in the image of a passenger car driver, it is highly recommended to use special game manipulators in the form of a computer steering wheel with pedals.
One of the most famous and probably the best driving simulators currently available on PC. The latest official version of the City Car Driving game was released in 2016, and allows the player to plunge into the process of driving a car on intricate roads with an abundance of road signs, confusing road markings and heavy traffic that is ruthless to an inattentive and careless driver.
There are also unpredictable pedestrians, dynamically changing weather and time of day, as well as complex tasks that can be found in real driving schools.
All this adds realism and complexity to the game, turning City Car Driving into a real virtual mentor for a novice driver. By the way, the player is given access to 9 different cars at once with reliable physics and even visible damage from collisions. The developers of City Car Driving assure that their game will definitely help you prepare for the traffic police exam, as well as take a course in emergency training and extreme driving.
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Car Parking Simulator VR is a driving simulator designed for VR devices. The user will have to practice parking the vehicle and maneuvering in heavy traffic. The user has two game modes and 45 tests to choose from. If the latter are passed or the gamer simply wants to ride on his own, the developers offer such an opportunity.
The gameplay of Car Parking Simulator VR is distinguished by well-developed physics, the effect of complete immersion in the process of driving a car, as well as various mechanics that help you understand the principles of driving.
The engine and gears here will have to be turned on, as in life. In this case, the car responds to the gas pedal and steering wheel, depending on the smoothness of the user's movements.
If you want a fun simulator and you have a VR device, then Car Parking Simulator is definitely worth considering as an option.
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Truck World: Driving School is not about cars, but about trucks. You can control the car both from the third and from the first person. In the latter case, the user will have to navigate in conditions of limited visibility and especially carefully monitor the dimensions of the vehicle. The developers offer two options for difficulty. In the first control will be arcade, and in the second - realistic.
Truck World will allow the user to feel like in a real driving school, where it will be extremely difficult to complete all the tasks for the highest score. During the test, the player will have to cope with the tractor and the machine equipped with a trailer.
Each time, new conditions require the user to get used to the transport, because its behavior will be very different.
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BeamNG.drive is a vehicle simulator with advanced damage physics. Thanks to this, the user can simulate various situations on the road. "Bimka", by the way, is very popular among video bloggers who arrange various crash tests in this game.
Do not forget about the handling of the car. BeamNG.drive also has this process worked out. The user can switch to the view from the driver's eyes and imagine that he is in real conditions. In addition, the project has a huge fan base, community and many mods available for download. If you want a realistic simulator in which you should not be distracted from the road even for a second, then BeamNG.drive will be a great choice.
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Another game about multi-ton vehicles is American Truck Simulator. The user is invited to become a trucker and go on a long flight.
The simulator is distinguished by the elaboration of details, reliable behavior of equipment and the presence of traffic rules that should be observed in order to avoid receiving unbearable fines. By the way, the conditions differ depending on the state in which the gamer is located.
As a result, American Truck Simulator will allow the user to feel like a real heavy truck driver. The view from the cab of the tractor conveys the atmosphere to the fullest, and it is not very easy to turn around in a limited space or reverse, wringing the trailer.
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 offers the user to learn how to drive a truck and deliver goods over a thousand kilometers. The game is very similar to American Truck Simulator, so fans of the latter are highly discouraged from passing by.
Developers offer more than six dozen cities, an impressive fleet of vehicles and management elements that increase the complexity of the game. Euro Truck Simulator 2 can be safely attributed to driving simulators, since the mechanics inherent in the genre are implemented in the project just fine.
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MudRunner will take the player into the world of dirt and off-road. The user needs to get behind the wheel of prepared vehicles and overcome many natural obstacles on the way to the goal. The mechanics of driving and the physics of the behavior of the vehicle in the environment are presented quite realistically. The user will have to evaluate the traffic situation and figure out in his mind whether the car will pass through this or that section or not.
Despite the possibility of free exploration of the world, the essence of MudRunner is to perform difficult tasks to deliver goods from point "A" to point "B". To do this, the user will have about two dozen vehicles that are being upgraded to improve the basic characteristics. Try to tame the car in the forest, on swampy areas and in deep ruts. It will be difficult, but exciting!
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The Bus is a bus simulator that gives gamers the opportunity to get behind the wheel, becoming a professional transporter.
The theme of public transport has become widespread in the gaming industry, and the project can be considered a worthy representative of the genre, allowing you to practice driving.
In The Bus, the user is waiting for the detailed streets of Berlin, recreated in 1:1 scale. The user must create routes and manage the schedule. In addition to a clear following between stops, gamers are given the right to freely explore the city. Ride with arcade control mode or switch to realistic and try to show all your skills.
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Motor Town: Behind the wheel is a low poly project centered around driving vehicles. At the same time, despite the unpretentious, at first glance, graphics, the physics of car behavior deserves special praise. The user is invited to explore the city, take part in races and do other things that allow you to earn some money.
The developers have provided not only a single mode, but also a multiplayer.
At the same time, the protagonist is able to move around the streets both by car and on foot, which diversifies the gameplay. Test your driving skills, don't forget about engine temperature and fuel level, because the latter can lead to a stop, just like in real life.
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In Jalopy, users will have the opportunity to make an incredible car race. The journey from East Berlin to Istanbul will be challenging and exciting. The gamer will have to drive Laika 601 Deluxe and cross several countries on randomly generated tracks.
Jalopy not only allows you to enjoy the view from the eyes of the driver, but also to know what breakdowns can happen on the way. The latter, by the way, will have to be eliminated independently. Explore the world for useful items, buy spare parts, go around bumps and keep an eye on the fuel level, otherwise you will have to go with the canister to the nearest gas station.
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The Long Drive is a driving simulator in a post-apocalyptic world where the user has to drive and follow a randomly generated world.
Breakdowns will occur along the way, so the player should be prepared to hike in search of spare parts.
The gameplay of The Long Drive intertwines mechanics of repair and driving, which will surely appeal to both experienced motorists and those who do not yet have a license. The main resource that is scarce in the game is fuel. Often, in search of gasoline, gamers will have to run a couple of kilometers with a canister in their hands.
The Long Drive is highly recommended for all car enthusiasts, because with the help of the project you can feel the romance of the road.
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The game takes place in a small Finnish village in the late 90s. The main character dreams of building his own racing car to take part in a rally race, and it's up to you to lead the guy to the dream. My Summer Car is a realistic simulation of not only driving, but also repairing, assembling and tuning a car. Players will have to manually sort out spare parts, repair and run the car on tens of kilometers of roads with realistic traffic.
Useful experience for potential owners of budget vehicles.
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The Sprinties series is a believable simulation of transporting large orders in utterly off-road conditions, but the fleet in the game is not filled with just heavy trucks. In SnowRunner, cars are used as nimble scouts for scouting the area, searching for spare parts scattered around the map, repairing and refueling trucks. Users will have to learn all the litigation of driving cars on rough terrain, to feel their behavior on mountain routes, blurry or snowy roads.
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One of the most reliable racing simulators, the main feature of which is highly realistic car behavior physics, achieved by simulating vehicles according to the rules of mechanics based on Newton's laws. During collisions, cars receive damage corresponding to the nature of the impact, behave naturally during drifts, and tire temperatures vary depending on the section of the road.
For those interested, a trial version and a paid version are available, including dozens of tracks, 20 cars and several game modes.
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Educational simulator from Multisoft, designed to give users basic knowledge of driving a car in an urban environment. The player has a whole open city, consisting of eight districts, on the streets of which there is a dense movement of public and private transport, taking into account all the rules and nuances. There is also a virtual circuit where you can try to pass a kind of traffic police exam.
The game, by the way, was released back in 2012, and during this time craftsmen managed to create a huge number of different mods and add-ons for it, which you can download for free. They add new vehicles, areas and even entire cities, improve graphics, increase the number of settings and open up many new, interesting and useful features in the game.
Where to buy: the game could not be found in official digital services.
The name of the application speaks for itself - this is a licensed and approved by the traffic police practical course in the format of a realistic computer car simulator that allows novice drivers to practice driving a car in the comfort of home using a personal PC. In order to feel more confident after driving a real vehicle.
To do this, in the "SDA. Textbook for driving schools. Driving” has everything: a realistic physical model of CarX, interactive adjustable mirrors, a speaking instructor, a city with signs, markings and other cars, a platform for practicing ascent, descent, parking, and so on. In general, everything, except for the graphics, in this application is excellent and will definitely help the user to become an excellent driver in the future.
Where to buy: The game could not be found in official digital services.
A 3D instructor based driving simulator from Multisoft that, unlike its predecessor, will give players the freedom to test their reflexes in realistic road conditions at high speeds.
The project will not make claims to your knowledge in the field of traffic rules, but will check how confident you feel behind the wheel, whether you are able to quickly navigate in changeable traffic and avoid emergency situations. Of course, you should not take the game as a benefit, but the situations are different, and the skill will certainly not be superfluous.
Where to buy: The game could not be found in official digital services.
Let's Drive - learn driving simulator - a simulator that will suit all drivers and those who are just thinking about getting a license. The game simulates different traffic situations that require prompt decision-making.
The protagonist of Let's Drive is a student who has to pass standard tests, such as parking or driving around the city. However, while driving, the simulator will offer random events. These include snowfall, heavy rain, auto repair, accidents.
In the event of an accident, the user may have to provide first aid to the injured and thereby save a life.
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Some time ago, everyone's favorite DTF user offered to take part in a race on the Gran Turismo 7 platform and beat his record on a given track.
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The event has become widely known in narrow circles and users gladly decided to take part in it.
We are here to expand our horizons!
Why Forza Horizon 5?
All this together makes it possible to maximize the audience of those wishing to take part in a friendly competition.
Thanks to Forza Horizon 5's awesome track editor, we've designed a special event track:
Conditions
The results will be summed up on April 5, 2023.
The top 10 riders will advance to the final round in a live race against each other on the same track.
How to find the right race?
Search by name or check-in code ( 254 865 563 )
Good luck to everyone!
As a reminder, Forza Horizon 5 received a new DLC today.
