Road Atlanta 2021

Scott | August 19, 2021 | Tracks | 1 Comment

Below is from the author.

MANUAL install instructions:

Unzip downloaded file, then place jr_road_atlanta in your track folder. That’s it!

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WARNING
There are some issues with various 3rd party apps in AC that may cause this track to crash due to the custom animations in place. You might have to disable all your apps and turn them on one by one until you find the one causing the crash. Otherwise you can remove the ksanim files inside the track’s extension folder.

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Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta – 2021
One of the most iconic road courses in North America, needs no introduction.

The project:

Shortly after I released Mosport, I decided to tackle Road Atlanta. Another favorite from my childhood years, it never got the attention it deserves.

Using multiple sources of accurate data, 3D Studio Max, and too many hours to count…. the existing 14 year old version that somehow keeps getting “makeovers” can finally be retired.

Since I’m planning a bit of a break, and this project mothballed for too long last year… I’m releasing it as a BETA 0.8 – or an early access of sorts. So there might be a couple of visual bugs, some of the typical eyecandy missing, and not as optimized as I’d like it to be.

But runs well and this is what to expect:

2021 Specifications.
Full and short layouts. The short layout was decommissioned a number of years ago. But since there was a demand for it… its included.
Accurate… forget the racing lines or anything you learned on the “old mod”.
Grip differences between old asphalt and new patches are simulated.
52 pit stalls, with behind the wall crew and associated vehicles. IMSA style like my previous projects.
Night lighting with additional animated generators, since its what they use for the Petit race.
RainFX ready.
Basic crowd environment, with some RVs and parked cars.

Last but not least, please don’t make claims about the color palette being wrong, or the physical mesh being too bumpy or too smooth. I created this track for myself to enjoy, and its my interpretation of what I find realistic. Don’t agree or not enjoying it? Hit the delete button.

I will most likely wait until the Petit race in November to turn this into a final release, which will feature all the animations, sounds and eye candy also seen on Mosport and Road America.

Also asking that no modifications are made to the extension file, or VAO bakes. I do my best keeping up with current versions of CSP and will update my project accordingly.

CREDITS:

@LilSki – ideas, textures, sharing assets, feedback.
@Leonardo Ratafiá – for his incredible work on the multiple camera sets, and beta testing.
@SunBro – beta testing.
@Atticvs – beta testing.

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DONATIONS:
Its a free project, but feel free to buy me beer!