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RACE 07
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To support these new race classes the player will be offered the choice between one or two-race format. The highly detailed damage system is also adapted to give the Formula cars the vulnerability they have in real life.
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Real Cars, Real Racing....
RACE 07 - The Official WTCC Game features the full FIA WTCC season of 2007 including all cars and tracks, as well as several new support classes and tracks from all over the world. The game also features the full WTCC season of 2006 which was included in the games predecessor RACE - The WTCC Game, released in 2006 on PC.
For the first time ever SimBin is also presenting single seat action with Formula cars. Race with the incredibly fast Formula 3000, Formula BMW and in addition also the Radical sports cars with the models SR3 and SR4.
RACE 07 comes with a score of new tracks and added track variations including several new city tracks, alternate track layouts and reversed track option. Several new community oriented features, game modes and online functionalities will also be announced later.
All in all, RACE 07 features more than 300 cars in 9 different classes on 32 real life racing tracks and city circuits from all over the world.
The Cars
- WTCC '06/'07
- Alfa Romeo 156
- Alfa Romeo 156 GTA
- BMW 320si e90
- BMW 320i e46
- Chevrolet Lacetti
- Honda Accord Euro-R
- Peugeot 407
- Seat León
- SEAT Toledo Cupra
- WTCC '87
- Alfa Romeo 75 turbo
- BMW M3 e30
- Formula 3000
- Lola B02/60
- Formula BMW
- Formula BMW
- Mini Cooper Challenge
- Mini Cooper S
- Radical Sportscars
- Radical SR3
- Radical SR4
- Caterham CSR
- Caterham CSR200
- Caterham CSR260
- Caterham CSR320
The Tracks
- WTCC ‘06/’07
- Anderstorp, Sweden
- Brands Hatch, UK
- Brno, Czech Republic
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Macau, China
- Magny-Cours, France
- Monza, Italy
- Oschersleben, Germany
- Pau, France
- Porto, Portugal
- Puebla, Mexico
- Valencia, Spain
- Zandvoort, Netherlands
- Additional tracks
- Estoril, Portugal
- Imola, Italy
- Vara Raceway, Sweden (Fictional)
FACTS & INFO
- Title: GTR Evolution
- Developer: SimBin
- Platform: PC
- Release: October 2007
- Publisher: SimBin
- Website: www.race-game.org
KEY Features
- The full 2007 and 2006 seasons of the WTCC, the historic WTCC’87 class, Formula 3000, Formula BMW, the Mini Cooper Challenge, the Radical SR3 and SR4 (in various configurations), as well as the Caterham CSR200, CSR260 and CSR320 Concept
- Intense “single seater” action: on these open race cars SimBin has developed a helmet camera as never seen before. Not only does it accurately resemble the view from inside a helmet, it also has all the visor dynamics the real fan could wish for. The visor gets dirty and can be cleaned by pulling a protective layer of plastic off, the so called “tear-off.”
- 32 different tracks and variations from all over the world, including unique city tracks as well as legendary tracks such as Monza, Zandvoort, Brands Hatch and Imola
- Online World Championship functionality with rankings and leader boards
- Human-like AI opponents that behave as natural race drivers, trying to force the player into error
- Enhanced community appeal, community drivers, customized skins and league-support
- Foundation for later expansions, meaning that this title is kept up to date with patches on a very regular basis. New features, updated technology and new content.. all for free to RACE 07 owners.
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- Downloads
Fankit
- Race 07 logo (png)
- Real Cars Real Racing logo (png)
- All car renders (psd)
- Website background (jpg)
- Partner logos (eps)
- Real Cars Real Racing logo (png)
Demo
Online Demo version,
New features included in the demo are:
• Alternative action camera for a greater sense of speed from cockpit
• Helmet cam view for open cockpit cars
• New driver animations with helmet visor Tear Off effects.
• New dynamic weather effects for helmet visors and windshields.
• Customized skin support
• Multiplayer with up to 24 opponents, or fill up the field with AI cars.
Download now and try the exiting WTCC cars and get a taste of the new Formula cars and go online as much as you want to.
High res video
[coming] RACE 07 TV Commercial
30 seconds can say a lot !
RACE 07 Promotion Teaser I
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[coming] RACE 07 Promotion Teaser II
This video presents several of the new visuals in RACE 07 such as the new weather effects, new action camera and helmet camera view with “Tear Off” effects.
Game Patches
RACE 07 Offline Patch 1.2.0.1
This patch should be installed only on
RACE 07, RACE on, GTR Evolution and STCC OFFLINE installations. If you have the standard online version installed, the game will autoupdate and always be up to date.
Car livery templates
Download car livery template pack
These templates allows you to create your own unique looking car and driver down to the smallest detail, to create league specific skins or recreate liveries from the present or the past.
Grab the "Car Skinning Quick Start Guide"
If you are new to skinning or just need a few pactical tiops, this one is for you...
Download Flag Pack
FlagPack including all flags used in RACE 07 as well as the template to create your own unique flags using Photoshop
Wallpapers
- Reviews & Awards
Accolades & Awards
reviews & articles
Level 7
If you want to experience a demanding yet incredible driving feel then RACE 07 is the right choice. After a lap with sweaty hands and high pulse this is about the best the virtual world has to offer..
Score 9/10
TechZine
The rain in this game looks phenomenal!
Score 9/10
Plaza.fi
SimBin defends their position at the lead of the pc racing game developers. As we are used to expect from SimBin, RACE 07 has very high quality physics modeling.The excellent AI of the computer drivers make single player very enthralling and the multiplayer with other humans works very well. It will offer race fans much to play for a very long time.
IT Reviews
Whether you fancy bombing around in a BMW saloon or a Formula 3000 race car, Race 07 offers a diverse range of thrillingly exact driving experiences. We were particularly impressed with the quality of the tracks, the AI drivers, and the overall pitch of the game's difficulty levels. Another winner from SimBin.
PC Gamer
All these [] are sumptuously fun to drive, especially on RACE 07's standout tracks - The brilliant Macau, the terrifyingly narrow Porto and the lumpy sweeping Zandvoort
Score 83%
Edge Magazine
When pushed to the limit, the subtleties of the handling model and the physics engine are made joyously apparent
Score 7
FragLand
this is the best racing sim I've ever played. The many cars and tracks will keep you busy offline for hours and when you want a real challenge you can always go online to find real adversaries. A must-buy for all lovers of the genre!
Score 80.5%
InsideGamer
Regarding simulation sims, RACE 07 is the best there is available
Score 83%
GamersNet
Graphics are good and the content is massive for the fans of racegames
Score 80%
PC Jeux
Une simulation superbe. Un jeu de course destiné aux acharnés
Score 90%
Joystick Magazine
Excellent compromis entre arcade et simulation, RACE 07 séduit gráce à la grande qualité de sa réalisation et son contenu d'une grande richesse. Un incontournable.
Score 8/10
Pelit Magazine Finland
Great immersion, good graphics and awesome sounds... and absolutely fun to play! Again great g ame for sim veterans and normal players.
Score 90%
PC Format
Functional graphics belie an exciting and sophisticated racing title with plenty of under-the-bonnet tweaks, since last year's effort.
Score 85%
PC Action
Tolle Rennssimulation mit grossem anspruch - dennoch einsteiger-freundlich
Score 86%
GamesRadar.it
Score 9/10
Game Republic Magazine
This game is a small pearl and is in the running for the best racing game of 2007
Score 8,5/10
Game Republic
Thanks to RACE 07, SimBin consolidates its leadership among Pc racing simulation
Score 25/30
PCGamer Sweden
Even easy to access for people who not has replaced their breakfast with motor oil
Score 83%
Multiplayer.it
Score 8,1/10
SpacioGames.it
Score 7,8/10
Supereva.it
Ready to burn the asphalt again?
Score 8,5/10
Win Magazine Giochi
Probably the best new racing simulation
Score 7,5/10
TT Gamer
Race 07 is not just a sim but also in general a fun well made racing game, even if you're not a fan of the included racing series at all.
SCORE 8.5/10 - Recommended!
Gamigo
Score 89%
Out of Eight PC Games Reviews
"Overall, I feel that RACE 07 adds enough new tracks and cars, far beyond what is typically added in a new title for a series, to make purchasing this game viable for both previous and new players to the franchise."
SCORE 7/8
Dagbladet.se
Race 07 dominerar totalt i racingspels-branschen
Svenska pc-spelet ”Race”var förra årets bästa racingspel. Årets version – ”Race 07” – är ännu bättre.
Score 5/5
Gameswelt
SCORE 88%
reviews & Articles
Game Chronicles
There is a flourishing online community full of opposition and support. Forums offer help with anything from car setup suggestions to tutorials on how to skin your car. When you play Race 07 you become part of a family of dedicated race fans. It’s worth noting that Race 07 offers the hands-down, best force feedback experience of any game to date. if you want to experience the most realistic racing simulation currently available for the PC, climb behind the wheel of any of the 300 cars in Race 07 and take this monster for a test drive. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.
Score 92% - Editors Choice Award
GameShark
A good racing simulation combines excellent gameplay with well-rounded graphics. Race '07 exceeds those expectations. It's a great all-around driving experience. Games that are this good out of the box are relatively rare. Race '07 is a exemplary game that will provide many hours of racing bliss at a superb price.
Score 91%
IGN
...the game implements it [Force Feedback] better than almost every other racing simulation I've played. The game will pay for itself many times over for the hardcore sim fan who treats these games as an investment in a sim racing career.
Score 85% - Editors Choice award
Gamespot
You have to applaud the effort that's gone into making the game authentic but also accessible, and at any level, it is always a joy to play. [...] RACE 07 also provides some of the most convincing artificial intelligence that we've seen in a driving game
SCORE 80% - Award for "Outstanding Gameplay" and "Get More Than Your Money's Worth"
GamesRadar
The sound is the strong part, far ahead of any other simulation, audio samples are amazing, nothing like that has ever been seen before in a racing game. [...] RACE07 has really improved on its predecessor and GTR2, it's simply everything you always saw in a SimBin title pushed to the limit, definitely a must for every virtual driver.
Score 9/10
Ace Games
"No other racing game has come close to the feeling of actually driving that is present in Race 07. On more than one occasion I found myself desperately trying to remember back to my driving test to try and find some clue as to what I was doing wrong!"
SCORE 9/10
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Race 07 has a clear passion of the sport it represents. It’s a zeal that is conveyed throughout what is the most straightforward yet rewarding touring cars package to hit the market in recent years. With no fuss and no nonsense, this is a title pulling off into the distance, watching its rivals fluff and flounder in its mirrors.
SCORE 9/10
AutoMotorSport Sverige
RACE 07 is strongly recommended for hardcore simracers as well as curious first timers.
Score 94%
Game Industry News
SimBin really is the best racing game designer in the industry, and a few quick laps around the tracks in Race 07 will make anyone a fan. Race 07 earns a perfect 5 GiN Gems, because really, there is not much you can do to make a better racer
Score 5/5
GameAlmighty
It’s a new PC racing simulator that makes Gran Turismo look like Mario Kart. [...] It’s certainly worth noting that once you build your skill high enough, there’s a well-designed online community for you to join here – just prepare to get beaten badly. [...] It’s absolutely one of the pinnacle examples of simulation racing...
Score 8.2/10
1up.com
More impressive than the sheer number is the distinctive, complex, and credible physics model attached to each. The folks at SimBin don't merely make a heavier car feel heavier or a faster car faster; they dig deep into the subtle nuances and come up with a wholly unique experience so convincing that they could've built a couple of games instead of one. Ultimately, these cars probably drive more like real cars than those in any other game.
SCORE 8/10
YouGamers
RACE 07 is the most enjoyable PC racing simulation to date [...] Integration with Steam and improved netcode give the online play new life. From weekend warrior to race sim fanantic, it's an enjoyable and addictive experience, and the inclusion of more street courses and expanded car classes hint at a less confining theme for future SimBin titles.
Score 87%
Gaming Nexus
SimBin has been building on top of the excellent ISI simulation engine for years, and Race 07 will continue that practice [...] Best of all, Race 07 completely avoids one of my biggest pet peeves: it is completely open and configurable from moment one.
SCORE 8.5/10
EuroGamer
As in most SimBin creations there's plenty of different settings you can fiddle with to make the game friendlier. With driver aids like traction control and ABS active, automatic gearboxes and corner indicators on, and cars like the Mini and Leon in the line-up, there's really nothing here to be wary of.
Score 8/10
GameStar
"Die PS-Experten von Simbin haben aus Race ein endlich ein vollwertiges Spiel gemacht, das auch Solisten vorzüglich mundet - den neuen Rennklassen und Strecken sei Dank."
SCORE 84%
PC PowerPlay
"Da bin ich baff. Mit mehr als einer dezent überarbeiteten Version hatte ich nicht gerechnet. Die Palette reicht von allerlei Detailoptimierungen über schönere Grafik bis hin zu einer verbesserten Steuerung."
SCORE 88%
TV Spielfilm
SCORE 88%
- Leaderboard
- Lobby
RACE 07 lobby mirror not implemented at this stage of the beta - supportMinimum requirements
System requirements
- Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista, Windows 7
- Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or 100% compatible
- Memory 1 GB RAM
- Hard Drive 3.7 GB free space
- 3D Accelerator DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with 256MB memory
- Sound Card DirectX 9 compatible
- Input Keyboard and Mouse
- DirectX Version 9
Recommended requirements
- Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista, Windows 7
- Processor 3 GHz Intel Pentium IV or 100% compatible
- Memory 2 GB RAM
- Hard Drive 4.7 GB free space
- 3D Accelerator DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with 512 MB memory
- Sound Card DirectX 9 compatible
- Input DirectX 9 compatible Force Feedback steering wheel
- DirectX Version 9
Support hotline
Atari Italy:
Email: it.info@atari.com
Website: www.atari.it
Atari France:
Phone: Soluces: 0892300096 (0,34?/mn / 24/24h & 7/7j),
Technique: 0825158080 (0,15?/mn du lundi au samedi de 10h-20h non stop)
Email: fr.helpline@atari.com
Website: www.atari.fr
Atari UK:
Fax: Technical Support 08708501958, 10:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays)
Email: uk.helpline@atari.com
Website: www.uk.atari.com
Atari Germany:
Phone: Technische: 09001771882
Spielerische: 09001771883 (1,35 Minute) Mo. - Sa. 14.00 - 19.00 Uhr
Website: www.de.atari.com
Atari Austria:
Phone: Technische: 0900400654
Spielerische: 0900400655 (1,35 Minute)
Mo. - Sa. 14.00 - 19.00 Uhr
Website: www.de.atari.com
Atari Switzerland:
Phone: Technische: 0900929300
Spielerische: 0900770780 (2,50 CHF/Min)
Mo. - Sa. 14.00 - 19.00 Uhr
Website: www.gamecity-online.ch
Australia/NZ
QV Software
Phone: 02 9748 2555
Email: helpdesk@qvsoftware.com.au
Website: www.qvsoftware.com.au
faq
Q: Does RACE07 support DX7 and DX8 graphics cards?
A: No, RACE07 only supports DX9 compatible graphics cards.
Q: Do I have to be connected to the internet in order to play RACE07?
A: No, Race 07 will have the option of choosing between an offline and online version when the
player installs the game. The offline version will feature Securom protection, the player will not be able to join in online multiplayer races with this version.
The online version requires Steam to be installed.
Q: Does RACE07 support custom skins?
A: Yes, RACE07 will support custom skins feature. Go here to find more information and download the templates.
Q: How does the custom offline championship mode work?
A: It's custom by all means, you decide what is included in custom championships. Just a few examples about available options:
- choose between all tracks included in the game, at least 2 tracks is needed to create custom championships
- choose between all car classes in the game, want to run single make championship? or really mix up the grid?
- choose between all available rules, including 1 and 2 race format, weight penalties............ and more
Q: What operating systems RACE07 support?
A: RACE07 fully supports Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional, RACE07 may run under other operating systems but this is not supported and can therefore result in reduced performance and even game failures.
Q: I want to move my Steam installation to a different disk or computer, how can I do this?
A: This and many other Steam related questions are answered by Steam support, http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-...duser/home.php
Q: I am having performance issues
A: Please make sure that the hardware used to play the game meets the minimum requirements stated on the back of the game cover, if your hardware meets the minimum requirements need to run the game and you still have performance issues you should try to lower the graphical settings.
Go to options->Visual Settings and change the General Detail setting to low, test the game to if performance has improved, if yes, you can try to go up one level on the General Detail setting, continue to increase General Detail level until you feel performance hits.
Important to note that a full field of cars takes more performance from your hardware than having one car on track in Practice Mode.
Q: What Graphical setting have the greatest impact on performance
A: Shadows and Draw Distance settings both have a great impact on how the game performs, so these two values should adjusted to a lower setting should you experience performance hits during game play.
Q: How do I access the configuration program in Steam version?
A: Right click on RACE07 in the “my games” list within Steam. Select and left click on “RACE07 Video and Languages Options”
Q: Is there anyway to make sure Steam installed RACE07 properly?
A: Right click on RACE07 in the “my games” list within Steam. Select and left click on “Properties”. Now click on the “Local Files Tab” and left click on “verify integrity of game cache...”
Q: Does RACE07 feature In Game Advertising (IGA)?
A: Yes, there is In Game Advertising present in RACE07. To provide this functionality, technology developed by IGA Worldwide, INC. has been integrated into the game. This technology will automatically deliver location-based advertising and log and transmit certain information about your interaction with the advertising. If you do not wish to receive contextual advertising messages, do not play this game while connected to the Internet. The IGA Worldwide, INC. privacy policy can be found at www.igaworldwide.com/
Q: Will the advertising banners change when I am driving around the track?
A: No, they will never change during gameplay.
Q: Can a disruption of the In Game Advertising system cause my game to stop functioning?
A: No, the game is in no way dependant on the Advertising system to be working or being active.
Q: Does the inclusion of In Game Advertising force me to be connected to the internet to play RACE07?
A: No, you are never forced to be connected to the internet in order to play an activated copy of RACE07.
Q: Does the In Game Advertising system collect and transmit any data from my system?
A: The In Game Advertising system only transmits a count of how many times you have passed a given advertising board, this information is not send during gameplay and it does not contain any other data or information gathered from your harddrive.
Q: Space on my C: Drive is dropping day by day after having installed RACE07, what is wrong?
A: You have the Timestamp Replays option enabled, this will cause the game to save a replay of every race or additional race event you do in the game, these are stored in your replay folder witch is located in the RACE07 directory (default location) C:\ProgramFiles\Steam\SteamApps\UserName\race07\RE PLAYDATA
Replays can be deleted from within the Replay Theatre or by deleting them manually in the Replay folder. You can turn off Time stamped replays by going to Options-> Game Settings and then choose Off for Timestamp Replays.
Q: What ports is needed to host RACE on the internet?
A: TCP+UDP 48942 – 48957 and UDP 26900-26907
Q: I am on a firewall protected LAN network and want to a RACE server for other users of the same LAN network, what ports do I need to open?
A: TCP+UDP 48942 - 48957 and UDP 48958-48973
Q: Is the weight penalty system supported by the dedicated server?
A: No, the dedicated server does not support the use of weight penalties.
Q: Why does nothing happen when I click join after having selected a server from the server list?
A: If you click to choose a server and then click join and nothing happens it is more than likely that the server you are trying to join has not been set up with incorrect or missing port forwarding, it is not likely that the problem is related to your internet connection or hardware.
Q: When racing online, does the race start when the countdown reaches zero ?
A: No, the countdown shows how long drivers not yet ready on the track have to get there. Once the counter reaches zero, only then will the race start procedure begin. The start procedure is, start lights comes up, they turn on, and when the lights turns off the race has officially started.
Q: Why can I not give gas and brake at the same time when I am using a wheel with separate brake and gas pedals?
A: You have not enabled dual axis (the opposite of combined pedals on Logitech products), enable dual axis (or disable report for combined pedals on Logitech products) and you will be able to brake and give gas at the same time.
Q: My car is not having enough top speed in long straights?
A: Go to the car setup screen and click on the overall tab, in the lower right side you can see the gear ratio settings, extend 6th gear (5th on the BMW’s) to allow for higher top speeds, try to keep the spacing between gears as even as possible.
Q: Why will my car not go more than 60 km/h (approximately 37 MPH)?
A: Turn off the pit speed limiter, default mapping L on keyboard.
Q: Why can't I control the car in the pits?
A: Since pit stops are not an integrated part of the WTCC series, they have been made fully automatic in RACE07. You will regain control at the end of pit lane.
Q: How do I best see the rain effect in the game?
A: In order to see the full effect of rain you must use the cockpit camera.
Q: I have a hard time hearing my own cars engine sound while driving close to other cars?
A: Go to options->Audio Settings and adjust other car volume to a level that suits your preference.
Q: I can't hear when I am locking up my tires under braking ?
A: Turn up the volume of the tire skidding sound until you reach a level that allows you to hear it easily, note that Tire Scrub, Skid and Road Noise volumes can be adjusted to values between 0 and 100%
Q: During pitstop, how much fuel will I get?
A: You will get the same amount you started with, for example if you started the race with 40 liters you will get tank filled up to 40 liters instead of getting 40 liters more. Note that if you have enough fuel to complete the race you will not get refuelled during the pitstop.
Q: What does the percentage mean in offline championships race lenght?
A: Real WTCC races length is 50km, 100% equals full real race distance. Selecting 50% in this results 25km races. Custom championships use the same system.
Q: Why can I not upload a ghost in the Online Time Attack?
A: You must first save a ghost before you can upload a ghosts.
Q: Why can the game not connect to the MP lobby or the Online Time Attack ghost server?
A: Either your computer is not connected to the internet, or, if the computer is properly connected to the internet but still not able to connect to the MP lobby or the Online Time Attack ghost server the cause is more than likely firewall or anti-virus software related.
Q: I have troubles running two or more dedicated servers in Vista, what is wrong?
A: This is most likely due to that your anti-virus software is not fully compatible with Windows Vista. Some anti-virus software blocks the second server from starting the connection. This issue can be resolved by uninstalling the anti-virus software however it's not recommended. Until these issues are solved by the anti-virus software developers we recommend using Windows XP for hosting multiple servers.
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News
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Corporate
2011-11-18 | RACE Injection available now!
2011-11-16 | RACE 07 Series update: 1.2.1.10
2011-11-03 | RACE INJECTION announced
2011-07-01 | Win the Retro expansion for RACE 07
2011-06-24 | Virtual motorsport action at the Nurburgring
2011-06-23 | Retro Expansion is now available
2011-06-22 | Retro Expansion Templates Released
2011-06-22 | RACE 07 1.2.1.9 Update
2011-06-10 | Retro Expansion - King of the Hill Preview
2011-05-24 | RACE 07 series templates released
2011-05-19 | “WTCC 2010”expansion released
2011-05-17 | RACE 07 WTCC 2010 expansion pack announced!
2011-04-21 | RACE 07 RETRO expansion pack announced!
2011-04-18 | GT Power expansion now available!
2011-04-14 | GT Power expansion announced
2011-03-24 | STCC The Game 2 Released
2011-03-22 | Paint the RR1
2011-03-18 | Formula RaceRoom Released
2011-03-15 | STCC 2 Announced
2011-03-15 | Formula RaceRoom Expansion for RACE 07
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