Paul Jeffrey
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As April comes to a close RaceDepartment have a look at some of the great mods released this month for Assetto Corsa...
In the latest of our monthly look into the magical world of mod creation for Assetto Corsa, we have a trawl through some of the incredible car and track releases produced this month by our awesome modding community. From the big and the bold to something altogether different, April has been another pretty impressive month of mods here at RaceDepartment.com...
I would again like to take this opportunity to remind you that in no way do RaceDepartment endorse these mods or take any responsibility whatsoever for any issues caused by downloading these files. The idea behind the articles is rather simple, to help throw light on some of the wonderful community content created for our favourite racing simulators. If you feel we have missed out some "must have" content, or want to draw my attention to a project you are working on, please feel free to drop me a PM or leave a message in the comments section below….
Honda Racing Lawn Mower
Category: Cars / Errr.. lawnmower?
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 18/04/2017
Credits: See download link
Well where do I start with this one? It very easily falls into the category of quirky and unique, but actually behind the initial smile and novelty value this little mod actually pulls quite a punch and provides a very interesting driving experience.
Built with an eye on quality and despite the mod having been acknowledged as not 100% finished, the Honda Racing Lawn Mower is a very well put together and solid add on vehicle for the game, and easily worth a download even if it is just for the novelty of racing a high performance lawn mower around Mugello...!
Ford F350 Stair Truck V1.1
Category: Cars / Truck
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 13/04/2017
Credits: See download link
Another incredibly unique machine to take out on the track, the slow and heavy F350 is an exceptionally well put together modification that shows a high level of quality throughout it's design on both the 3D model and physics realisation. Looking good regardless of the version selected (you can pick one with the big aircraft stairs or one without), it's the driving experience that really shines with this truck. Despite being incredibly slow, it's a delight to throw the machine into a corner flat chat in third gear and feel the front wheel lift off the tarmac as the rear heavy machine attempts to scrabble round the circuit... brilliant fun!
Due to the easy handling and low speeds, this is a great machine for close nose to nose racing online, and another enjoyable distraction from the usual more serious side to sim racing.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
Category: Cars / Road
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 11/04/2017
Credits: See download link
A very fine car in real life, the Mustang Boss 302 LS deserves a suitably well put together mod in a modern sim racing title, and this one certainly does the car it's deserved justice in Assetto Corsa. In fact the mod is so good, we actually featured it on the front page of RaceDepartment a few weeks ago (you can read the article HERE). Built to a very high standard indeed, this mod is easily one of those all important "must have" downloads for any serious performance car fan. Built like a tank with fat wheels and a massive engine, this is American engineering at its finest...
Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R (BNR32)
Category: Cars / GT
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 05/04/2017
Credits: See download link
One of the iconic SuperGT cars from the early 1990's has finally arrived in Assetto Corsa, and this project sees both the 1990 and 93 version of the Skyline R32 added in what is a very well made modification with a very pleasing end result. Although some rough edges still remain before the car(s) can truly be considered complete, the initial baseline release is an incredibly promising start to the project.
High quality 3D model, strong and believable physics and a satisfying noise from that powerful Japanese engine, this is a small step towards further SuperGT car packs coming to Assetto Corsa in future, either by further community releases from independent modding teams and individuals or from the author of this great mod car.
L.A. Canyons
Category: Tracks / Fantasy
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 22/04/2017
Credits: See download link
From the same person who is currently at work on the Pacific Highways track mod in AC, L.A. Canyons is another epically large and detailed track for Assetto Corsa that brings real life road racing to the simulation. Running at 42km in length and based on real roads with the LA region , Canyons is a huge project that already starts to show some incredible promise for fans who have an interest in large scale real road locations in Assetto Corsa. One very much to keep an eye on as development progresses...
Wakefield Park
Category: Tracks / Permanent
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 14/04/2017
Credits: See download link
Don't be put off by the version 0.2 tag on this track, Wakefield Park is already proving to be a very high quality modification and will quite possibly progress to become one of the more impressive additions to the simulation as development continues. Built from scratch using GPS data obtained during the authors own track day driving at the track, the layout should prove to be highly accurate to the real thing and adds to Assetto Corsa another interesting circuit not usually found within other sim racing games.
Mallala Motorsport Park
Title: Assetto Corsa
Category: Tracks / Permanent
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 10/04/2017
Credits: See download link
Another less well known circuit from Australia, Mallala Motorsport Park is an exceptional creation by @Flashcrow considering this project is his first attempt at building a track for Assetto Corsa. Well put together, visually appealing and a good choice of location, this is a highly recommended download and will only get better with future updates.
Castle Combe Circuit
Title: Assetto Corsa
Category: Tracks / Permanent
Download Link - HERE
Latest Release: 28/03/2017
Credits: See download link
A British club racing classic, Castle Combe is one of those easily forgotten about circuits that provide a fantastic experience in almost any of the lower powered cars in Assetto Corsa. Brought to the sim as a conversion from the excellent rFactor 2 version by DIGGA, this version for AC still has a way to go before all the finishing touches have been applied but still remains an incredibly playable modification and worthy of a download. With such an enjoyable track layout, this is surely a mod to keep an eye on as development continues and the people behind the mod work at bringing the track closer to a finished state of release.
RaceDepartment have our very own Assetto Corsa Modding Discussion forum, a location where community members can share progress on the latest mods, download new content and interact and ask questions about the world of mod creation in Assetto Corsa. Check out the Assetto Corsa Modding Forum for details and take a look at our general Assetto Corsa forum where you will find all the latest news items and community discussion topics.
Please can I take this opportunity to ask you, the community, to help improve other users experiences when downloading a mod at RaceDepartment? If you download a mod here at RD please consider testing and taking the time to leave a rating and comment so the author and other community members can see opinions on how each mod is developing. Just five minutes of your time for each download you make can go a long way towards helping others make informed decisions, and helps add to the general awesomeness that is the RaceDepartment mods section! Thank you...
Oh and one last reminder... RaceDepartment hold regular club racing events in Assetto Corsa using a variety of content found in game. Check out the AC Racing Club for details and how to join in the action. Its fast and fun and easily one of the best ways to get the most out of your game. YOU people make our clubs what they are, so get stuck in and join up for some races today and lets go have some fun!
Assetto Corsa is available to purchase for Windows PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 now.
Have you enjoyed the April roundup? What mods would you recommend? Have we missed something that should be included? Let us know in the comments section below!
