R3E: Chang International Circuit aka Buriram Announced

Paul Jeffrey · Nov 3, 2015

Sector 3 Studios, developers of the premium 'free to play' simulation RaceRoom Racing Experience today announced another exciting addition to the title with news of the development of new WTCC stomping ground the Chang International Circuit, a.k.a: Buriram in Thailand.

Recent addition to the WTCC schedule the Circuit opened its doors in 2014 and since then the FIA Grade 1 rated facility has hosted many national and international series, such as the Japanese Super GT, Asian Le Mans Series as well as the TCR International Series and the WTCC.

The 4.5 km long track features a good mix of interesting corner combinations and a long straight providing a good overtaking opportunity.

Of special interest to fans of the sim, this will be the first track created by Sector 3 whilst working hand in hand with the track creators, Tilke GmbH, of recent Formula One track fame (don't let that put you off...)

"Working on this track was a special experience for us, as we have produced it in direct collaboration with Tilke GmbH, the world's leading designer for racetracks. We progressed hand in hand with their engineers in order to deliver the most accurate representation of a track that wasn't even fully completed when we started working on it. We provided them with regular playable builds, done at each stage of the track production. We identified the best workflow and requirements for future projects in the meantime. The purpose of this collaboration is long-term and we will be offering Tilke GmbH early hands-on experiences of their designs, before they even go into construction phase, allowing them to refine the flow of a track as early as possible."

RaceRoom will be the first racing simulator to feature this track in its collection and if the superb quality of previous releases are anything to go by, its sure to be a corker!

Another big hit for the sim that seemingly keeps getting better and better each and every build.

Azfalt Raser · Nov 4, 2015

Because Thailand is such a beacon of motorsports.

And apparently AI-RAM is such a popular track in Thailand that we figure it's better than COTA in the United States (or tracks we really want).

TzZyO · Nov 4, 2015

I would rather be interested in hearing any ETA on Nordschleife...

Kenny Paton · Nov 4, 2015

TzZyO said:
I would rather be interested in hearing any ETA on Nordschleife...

Surely it's good news that Sector 3 has another revenue stream and that they are involved in such an innovative project. This bodes well for the future.

I'm looking forward to the Nordschleife as well, hopefully an early Christmas pressie.

Duke55 · Nov 4, 2015

That'd be right.. Just days after I purchased all of the existing R3E circuits. But I also side with TzZyO, Nordschleife is the much sort after circuit of them all.

Kenny Paton · Nov 4, 2015

I think the fact we know it's coming shouldn't detract from the significance of this news. R3E could be getting tracks in game before any other, plus it is an acknowledgment of their quality. As to @Azfalt Raser point, the far east is embracing motorsport in a big way.
It would be nice if we could just be happy that the devs of a game we like have had some good newsafter the bad times they had.

MoerasGrizzly · Nov 4, 2015

Azfalt Raser said:
Because Thailand is such a beacon of motorsports.

As any Reiza Studios fan will tell you, far away places often hold surprisingly good racetracks

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I like this addition. We know the Nordschleife is on it's way already, and this adittion brings R3E closer and closer to be able to do a full WTCC Experience pack, which appears to be one of their goals considering the tracks they are working on.

Ryan_Lee · Nov 4, 2015

Azfalt Raser said:
Because Thailand is such a beacon of motorsports.

And apparently AI-RAM is such a popular track in Thailand that we figure it's better than COTA in the United States (or tracks we really want).

It seems that some are just after what they want, not what is good for all. COTA is a good track yes, but i personally could easily pick 15 other tracks that i would want before it. Each to their own is something you have to remember. You may not be a fan, but there would definitely be people who would be sore to see COTA in.

Bert Austen · Nov 4, 2015

Good news....when is the Release?
Whe looking more forward to see the Nordschleife in the game.....
And another famous classic track is missing in the game : "Imola"

A great track to drive

Kenny Paton · Nov 4, 2015

Bert Austen said:
Good news....when is the Release?
Whe looking more forward to see the Nordschleife in the game.....
And another famous classic track is missing in the game : "Imola"
A great track to drive

We are all looking forward to Nordschleife in game and as has been said we know it's coming but this news is about a new and unique project for Sector 3 Studios. As @MoerasGrizzly says a full WTCC would be great for R3E fans.

budlix · Nov 4, 2015

I wanna be fully WTTC-ed!!!

Looking forward to this great-looking track and if you're right with idea of wtcc exp., then everything I want from life will be fulfilled.

TzZyO · Nov 4, 2015

Though I agree that sometimes less than well-known tracks can be surprisingly entertaining, a racing sim without Nordschleife in it simply makes little sense at all. James May may have a different opinion on this though, but I digress

If S3S would allocate all of their track building resources for the purpose, we'd have it way sooner. There is also the possibility of them already having a set date for its release. And as Mr. Kenny already speculated, most likely it's this Christmas we are welcoming The Ring.

F_B · Nov 4, 2015

Hmmm…on the one hand it’s nice to see unknown tracks getting added to the game, however I just watched an onboard video and…yes…it’s yet another Tilke-parkingspace with some curves. Not really exciting I have to say. Chang is on the WTCC schedule, so it makes sense to add this track, but I guess I’ll pass this one.

TzZyO · Nov 4, 2015

Fabian Biehne said:
Hmmm…on the one hand it’s nice to see unknown tracks getting added to the game, however I just watched an onboard video and…yes…it’s yet another Tilke-parkingspace with some curves. Not really exciting I have to say. Chang is on the WTCC schedule, so it makes sense to add this track, but I guess I’ll pass this one.

Just checked it on YouTube out of curiosity. That "Tilke-parkingspace" is spot on. One of the most uninspiring tracks I've even seen.

Schwud Nelsh · Nov 4, 2015

great news about the track another one for us WTCC fans it would be really nice to be able to race the full schedule but I cant help but notice that's the new Lada in shot I wonder when we will be getting them??

kamackeris · Nov 4, 2015

good news but i need better ai before i come back....fed up of races with no overtaking and me spinning out at the slightest touch from the ai yet the ai carries on

Andrew Harper · Nov 4, 2015

Nice to have a track that's different to all the other Sims on the market. Like GSCE the South American tracks were unknown to me beforehand but I certainly enjoy "driving" on them.

Like someone mentioned it's been added to be part of the WTCC season so from a realism point of view it's a nice addition

I'm not to bothered about the Nords being added, if they do fine but it's not a track I really enjoy racing on. The few races I've done on here tended to consist of people crashing into one another and then spending most of the race on my own due to field spread!

It's great to see the actual track designers working with the game production company though, something that benefits all the virtual racers on here.

TzZyO · Nov 4, 2015

Andrew Harper said:
Nice to have a track that's different to all the other Sims on the market. Like GSCE the South American tracks were unknown to me beforehand but I certainly enjoy "driving" on them.

Like someone mentioned it's been added to be part of the WTCC season so from a realism point of view it's a nice addition

I'm not to bothered about the Nords being added, if they do fine but it's not a track I really enjoy racing on. The few races I've done on here tended to consist of people crashing into one another and then spending most of the race on my own due to field spread!

It's great to see the actual track designers working with the game production company though, something that benefits all the virtual racers on here.

You could as well go oval... That's an epitome of racing

Seriously, not being excited about Nordschleife? How's that even possible?

Kenny Paton · Nov 4, 2015

kamackeris said:
good news but i need better ai before i come back....fed up of races with no overtaking and me spinning out at the slightest touch from the ai yet the ai carries on

Why not come and join us online at the R3E club there's plenty of overtaking (normally past me

) and clean fun racing.

Kenny Paton · Nov 4, 2015

TzZyO said:
You could as well go oval... That's an epitome of racing
Seriously, not being excited about Nordschleife? How's that even possible?

It's each to their own, I agree that it's almost mandatory for each game to have Nordschleife in it but as @Andrew Harper said isn't a great track for racing unless you have a large grid of evenly matched racers. As to oval racing, yes I find it a bit boring to watch but being in amongst 20 to 30 cars all travelling at nearly 200 mph is a pretty serious racing, and scary even in a game.