Across sim racing, there are very few Australian Supercars available in first party content, and even fewer representations of the latest Gen 3 cars. But fear not, here is a collection of livery mods for Assetto Corsa Competizione bringing the V8 rumble to life.
Bathurst, Surfers Paradise, Sandown and Melbourne. The Australian Supercars series may not be the most popular outside of Down Under - likely due to late-night start times. But visiting some of the most recognisable and unforgiving circuits in motorsport, it is no doubt one of the most thrilling.
Unfortunately however, being a national series with very few fans outside of its domestic market, rarely does the sim racing world see official first-party content from the series. In fact, the most recent models to join the virtual sphere feature in iRacing, portraying Gen 2 cars racing up until 2022. But in recent years, more representative, mechanical Gen 3 models have hit the pack providing even more spectacular wheel-banging.
So how does one get their fix for modern Supercars in sim racing? Well, there are certainly a number of third party creations out there for various games. But following the release of Assetto Corsa Competizione's Ford Mustang GT3, the OverTake community's creative juices have flowed tremendously. Here are some liveries you can run for an Aussie V8 experience - at least approximately.
But one user, @daveuk321 clearly has a love for the Aussie racing world. Getting stuck into Photoshop, the livery designer with over 100 creations under their belt has given us a number of Australian Supercar liveries for the Pony.
The Castrol Tickford Racing colours look great on the GT3 Mustang. Image: @daveuk321
For this year's season, the Ford Mustang gets a number of iconic sponsors in the real life series, many of which this creative painter has replicated in ACC. These include the Castrol and Monster adorned cars of Tickford Racing's Thomas Randle and Cam Waters respectively. Penrite colours of the Grove Racing cars also get their ACC replicas as do Dick Johnson Racing with their recognisable Shell V-Power colours.
But @daveuk321 has not stuck with the traditional Ford teams. The iconic Red Bull Ampol livery notably seen on Shane Van Gisbergen's Chevrolet Camaro has been transplanted to the 'Stang. Valvoline, a typically GM-affiliated sponsor, also gets the Ford treatment despite not presently featuring on the grid.
Australian Supercar livery on a Chevy Camaro in ACC. Image: @MRaddenbury
With five different updates being made to the mod throughout the second half of 2023, the livery pack is clearly a labour of love. It in fact features a whopping 21 liveries encompassing both Camaro and Mustang teams from last season.
All we need now is for Kunos to add a GT4 variant of its newest release allowing the two cars to race alongside one another. That is as well as the ability to run a grid of custom liveries offline. Just imagine sending a grid of V8 powered brutes over Skyline in Assetto Corsa Competizione.
Would you like to see more Australian Supercars content in sim racing? Do you like the series? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
Bathurst, Surfers Paradise, Sandown and Melbourne. The Australian Supercars series may not be the most popular outside of Down Under - likely due to late-night start times. But visiting some of the most recognisable and unforgiving circuits in motorsport, it is no doubt one of the most thrilling.
Unfortunately however, being a national series with very few fans outside of its domestic market, rarely does the sim racing world see official first-party content from the series. In fact, the most recent models to join the virtual sphere feature in iRacing, portraying Gen 2 cars racing up until 2022. But in recent years, more representative, mechanical Gen 3 models have hit the pack providing even more spectacular wheel-banging.
So how does one get their fix for modern Supercars in sim racing? Well, there are certainly a number of third party creations out there for various games. But following the release of Assetto Corsa Competizione's Ford Mustang GT3, the OverTake community's creative juices have flowed tremendously. Here are some liveries you can run for an Aussie V8 experience - at least approximately.
Ford Mustang GT3 in Aussie Colours
Not three weeks after the all-new Ford Mustang's arrival to ACC, the list of liveries for the model seemingly incapable of keeping its boot lid feels interminable. From recreations of those teams running the new car in this year's GT3 championships around the world to brilliant personal colour schemes, there is plenty to choose from.But one user, @daveuk321 clearly has a love for the Aussie racing world. Getting stuck into Photoshop, the livery designer with over 100 creations under their belt has given us a number of Australian Supercar liveries for the Pony.
The Castrol Tickford Racing colours look great on the GT3 Mustang. Image: @daveuk321
For this year's season, the Ford Mustang gets a number of iconic sponsors in the real life series, many of which this creative painter has replicated in ACC. These include the Castrol and Monster adorned cars of Tickford Racing's Thomas Randle and Cam Waters respectively. Penrite colours of the Grove Racing cars also get their ACC replicas as do Dick Johnson Racing with their recognisable Shell V-Power colours.
But @daveuk321 has not stuck with the traditional Ford teams. The iconic Red Bull Ampol livery notably seen on Shane Van Gisbergen's Chevrolet Camaro has been transplanted to the 'Stang. Valvoline, a typically GM-affiliated sponsor, also gets the Ford treatment despite not presently featuring on the grid.
A Chevy Camaro Pack
The collection of Ford Mustang Supercar liveries is not the first to grace the ACC Downloads list however. Last Summer, @MRaddenbury, part of the Positive Perception team, put together a similar pack for the Chevrolet Camaro GT4.Australian Supercar livery on a Chevy Camaro in ACC. Image: @MRaddenbury
With five different updates being made to the mod throughout the second half of 2023, the livery pack is clearly a labour of love. It in fact features a whopping 21 liveries encompassing both Camaro and Mustang teams from last season.
All we need now is for Kunos to add a GT4 variant of its newest release allowing the two cars to race alongside one another. That is as well as the ability to run a grid of custom liveries offline. Just imagine sending a grid of V8 powered brutes over Skyline in Assetto Corsa Competizione.
Would you like to see more Australian Supercars content in sim racing? Do you like the series? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!