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The vast selection of content in RaceRoom is free to access until June 25th, with more than 200 cars and over 50 circuits keeping sim racers busy. Among the tracks in RaceRoom are a few hidden gems that are exclusive to the sim - here are five lesser-known venues to try during the free access period.
Certain tracks are a must-have for any racing sim, as it is almost impossible to imagine them without the likes of Monza, Spa-Francorchamps or the Nürburgring. And while all three of these examples are present in RaceRoom, the title has many more that are not as well known or cannot be found as official releases elsewhere to offer - DTM tracks like the Norisring or the Lausitzring come to mind.
As a result, sim racers may be missing out on great pieces of tarmac to drive on. The free access period is a great opportunity to give other circuits a try, though, especially since they rarely appear elsewhere. Find our five favorites - in no particular order - on the upcoming pages.
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The vast selection of content in RaceRoom is free to access until June 25th, with more than 200 cars and over 50 circuits keeping sim racers busy. Among the tracks in RaceRoom are a few hidden gems that are exclusive to the sim - here are five lesser-known venues to try during the free access period.
Certain tracks are a must-have for any racing sim, as it is almost impossible to imagine them without the likes of Monza, Spa-Francorchamps or the Nürburgring. And while all three of these examples are present in RaceRoom, the title has many more that are not as well known or cannot be found as official releases elsewhere to offer - DTM tracks like the Norisring or the Lausitzring come to mind.
As a result, sim racers may be missing out on great pieces of tarmac to drive on. The free access period is a great opportunity to give other circuits a try, though, especially since they rarely appear elsewhere. Find our five favorites - in no particular order - on the upcoming pages.
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What is your favorite circuit in RaceRoom that might fly under the radar of many sim racers? Have you raced any of the tracks on our list yet? Let us know in the comments below!Salzburgring
When thinking about race tracks in Austria, the Red Bull Ring immediately comes to mind for most. The former Österreichring and A1 Ring is without a doubt the country's most popular circuit - but there are other great options, like the Salzburgring.
Located east of the namesake town, the Salzburgring was opened in the same year the Österreichring opened its gates for the first time in 1969, and much like Austrian Grand Prix's venue, it features considerable elevation changes along its layout. The track has seen few alterations since, having been slowed down by chicanes in two spots.
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Despite this, the track still has an old-school flair, with the flat-out back "straight" evoking memories of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Situated in a valley, the Salzburgring's surroundings are picturesque - not that you would have much time to look at the landscape when flying down the track.
Due to its fast and flowing nature, the track works well with vintage cars like the Group 5 machines that ran in the DRM, but modern GT cars and smaller Formula cars are also a good time at the Salzburgring. Cranking up the adrenaline dial to 11 using a Group C car or the Formula RaceRoom X-22 is always an option as well.
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Located east of the namesake town, the Salzburgring was opened in the same year the Österreichring opened its gates for the first time in 1969, and much like Austrian Grand Prix's venue, it features considerable elevation changes along its layout. The track has seen few alterations since, having been slowed down by chicanes in two spots.
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Despite this, the track still has an old-school flair, with the flat-out back "straight" evoking memories of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Situated in a valley, the Salzburgring's surroundings are picturesque - not that you would have much time to look at the landscape when flying down the track.
Due to its fast and flowing nature, the track works well with vintage cars like the Group 5 machines that ran in the DRM, but modern GT cars and smaller Formula cars are also a good time at the Salzburgring. Cranking up the adrenaline dial to 11 using a Group C car or the Formula RaceRoom X-22 is always an option as well.
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Macau
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Probably one of the trickiest street circuits in the world, Macau is known for its contrasting sections of tight corners and long straights with high-speed kinks. The former features one of the slowest corners in the world, as the Melco hairpin is so tight that overtaking there is prohibited at all times - otherwise, the track can easily become fully blocked after a collision, as it still happens in other spots sometimes. The permanent yellow flag there is not simulated in RaceRoom, its tightness, however, is - be sure to adjust your car's steering lock in its setup.
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The Guia Circuit, as it is officially called, looks back at almost 70 years of history, having barely ever changed its layout since. It is known for the Macau Grand Prix, the highest-profile Formula 3 race in the world, as well as touring car and GT races in more recent years. Motorcycle races are also held on the street circuit.
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Formula 3 winners at the track include Riccardo Patrese (1977 & 1978), Ayrton Senna (1983), David Brabham (1989), Michael Schumacher (1990), David Coulthard (1991), Ralf Schumacher (1995), Takuma Sato (2001) and many more well-known drivers.
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Probably one of the trickiest street circuits in the world, Macau is known for its contrasting sections of tight corners and long straights with high-speed kinks. The former features one of the slowest corners in the world, as the Melco hairpin is so tight that overtaking there is prohibited at all times - otherwise, the track can easily become fully blocked after a collision, as it still happens in other spots sometimes. The permanent yellow flag there is not simulated in RaceRoom, its tightness, however, is - be sure to adjust your car's steering lock in its setup.
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The Guia Circuit, as it is officially called, looks back at almost 70 years of history, having barely ever changed its layout since. It is known for the Macau Grand Prix, the highest-profile Formula 3 race in the world, as well as touring car and GT races in more recent years. Motorcycle races are also held on the street circuit.
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Formula 3 winners at the track include Riccardo Patrese (1977 & 1978), Ayrton Senna (1983), David Brabham (1989), Michael Schumacher (1990), David Coulthard (1991), Ralf Schumacher (1995), Takuma Sato (2001) and many more well-known drivers.
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Falkenberg
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Sweden is not necessarily a hotbed for circuit-based racing, but the country has hosted a Formula One Grand Prix in the past: From 1973 to 1978, the series raced at Anderstorp as a result of the increasing popularity of Ronnie Peterson. Just under 100 kilometers to the Southwest of the former Grand Prix venue, the much smaller Falkenbergs Motorbana is located.
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This sub-2km circuit is Sweden's fastest race track and only got its turn one chicane in 2004 to slow cars down - the rest of the quick lap remains in its original configuration, including banked corners and quite steep elevation changes for such a short track. In the blink of an eye, the lap is over - and the wild ride begins again.
Touring cars and low-powered Formula vehicles are right at home at Falkenberg, GT1 and GT2 cars have raced there in the past as well, which make a lap at the track a ride on razor's edge, but highly exciting.
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Sweden is not necessarily a hotbed for circuit-based racing, but the country has hosted a Formula One Grand Prix in the past: From 1973 to 1978, the series raced at Anderstorp as a result of the increasing popularity of Ronnie Peterson. Just under 100 kilometers to the Southwest of the former Grand Prix venue, the much smaller Falkenbergs Motorbana is located.
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This sub-2km circuit is Sweden's fastest race track and only got its turn one chicane in 2004 to slow cars down - the rest of the quick lap remains in its original configuration, including banked corners and quite steep elevation changes for such a short track. In the blink of an eye, the lap is over - and the wild ride begins again.
Touring cars and low-powered Formula vehicles are right at home at Falkenberg, GT1 and GT2 cars have raced there in the past as well, which make a lap at the track a ride on razor's edge, but highly exciting.
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Bilster Berg
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"Tilkedromes" have become a meme among racing fans and sim racers alike. The term refers to modern, high-tech circuits that make use of enormous asphalt run-off areas as well as tight corners after long straights and technical chicanes, often used in Formula One. As a result, circuit designer Hermann Tilke has a difficult standing with some.
Bilster Berg, however, is the exact opposite of a typical "Tilkedrome": Built on the site of a former ammunition depot of the British army, the track follows the undulations of the landscape and is closer to the Nordschleife than the Yas Marina Circuit in its characteristics. Rally icon Walter Röhrl also had input in the circuits design.
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The track was not built with big events in mind, however, instead presenting itself as a "Drive Resort" for track days and manufacturer testing. Luckily, no such restrictions apply in RaceRoom, so throwing around a full grid of your favorite classes is no problem.
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Macau
Falkenberg
Charade
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"Tilkedromes" have become a meme among racing fans and sim racers alike. The term refers to modern, high-tech circuits that make use of enormous asphalt run-off areas as well as tight corners after long straights and technical chicanes, often used in Formula One. As a result, circuit designer Hermann Tilke has a difficult standing with some.
Bilster Berg, however, is the exact opposite of a typical "Tilkedrome": Built on the site of a former ammunition depot of the British army, the track follows the undulations of the landscape and is closer to the Nordschleife than the Yas Marina Circuit in its characteristics. Rally icon Walter Röhrl also had input in the circuits design.
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The track was not built with big events in mind, however, instead presenting itself as a "Drive Resort" for track days and manufacturer testing. Luckily, no such restrictions apply in RaceRoom, so throwing around a full grid of your favorite classes is no problem.
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Charade
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Having hosted the French Grand Prix in Formula One four times in 1965, 1969, 1970 and 1972, the Circuit de Charade near Clermont-Ferrand used to be quite an intimidating affair for drivers: In its original 8-kilometer configuration, the track was twisty, but fast, combined with big elevation changes and beautiful scenerey of the French countryside surrounding the track.
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In 1989, the circuit was shortened due to safety concerns about the old layout. Now shortened to just shy of 4 kilometers, Charade still features its classic characteristics, but a safer environment including run-off areas - not that this would subtract from the old-school nature of the track, as grass and gravel dominate the surroundings.
Currently, the circuit hosts a number of classic events as well as the Grand Prix Camions truck race and smaller championships like the Ultimate Cup 208. Charade is one of the newest tracks in RaceRoom, having been released in late 2022 as part of the Drivers Pack.
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Macau
Falkenberg
Bilster Berg
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Having hosted the French Grand Prix in Formula One four times in 1965, 1969, 1970 and 1972, the Circuit de Charade near Clermont-Ferrand used to be quite an intimidating affair for drivers: In its original 8-kilometer configuration, the track was twisty, but fast, combined with big elevation changes and beautiful scenerey of the French countryside surrounding the track.
Image credit: racingcircuits.info
In 1989, the circuit was shortened due to safety concerns about the old layout. Now shortened to just shy of 4 kilometers, Charade still features its classic characteristics, but a safer environment including run-off areas - not that this would subtract from the old-school nature of the track, as grass and gravel dominate the surroundings.
Currently, the circuit hosts a number of classic events as well as the Grand Prix Camions truck race and smaller championships like the Ultimate Cup 208. Charade is one of the newest tracks in RaceRoom, having been released in late 2022 as part of the Drivers Pack.
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