This week saw two outings, with the Rllmuk Classic Touring Series featuring A Class track machines on the full Mugello course, and the second round of the Virtal Motorsports Classic Series reaching the Old Mulsanne version of Le Mans. And it was an amazing contrast to my last report, in which I managed to wreck my chances in 3 out of 3 races. Rllmuk Classic Touring Cars … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
How virtual, is real…
Recently it was made known that a certain dear member of the Forza community sadly passed away the other day. Said to be a fine painter, and known as an avid racer, "TMZ Ramoza" from Mexico will be missed by many. The specific tragic details of how he left this world (and I don't know them) won't be nearly as important as his stay here was, and the impression he … [Read more...]
When ORDC team-mates come together…
Badger’s Race Diary: Feb 17th, 2012 “3 races, 3 disasters”
The Forza Motorsport season has finally got underway for 2012 as both championship I'd aimed to compete in have started in the same week. And having waited since before Christmas, the anticipation gave way to a bit of frustration as all 3 races ended up in disaster for different reasons. Rllmuk Classic Roadsports: Round 1: The Rllumk Classic Roadsports series is a … [Read more...]
How Turn 10 sources cars for Forza Motorsport
Film star cars in Forza Motorsport 4
Everyone loves recreating their favourite film car in Forza Motorsport. But are you sure you know exactly which car model you need to emulate? The Dukes of Hazzard'The General Lee' 1969 Dodge Charger1969 Dodge Charger R/T 64,000 creditsThe Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift1997 Mazda RX-7 with Veilside Fortune bodykit1997 Mazda RX-7 18,000 credits Film Cars in the … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport 4 crowned AIAS Racing Game of the Year 2011
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has just held its annual Interactive Achievement Awards in Las Vegas. The awards are decided with a peer-based voting system, and the AIAS has over 22,000 members, including the likes of Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, etc. Racing Game of the Year went to Forza Motorsport 4, which was up against Mario Kart 7 and Real … [Read more...]
ORD visits the Minneapolis Motorcycle Show
Of course it doesn’t always have to be about cars around here! Sometimes we can talk bikes too! Hello everyone, from the sometime ORD contributor and resident of the Upper Midwest in the good ole USA, it is I, GTDon. ORD is steeped in motorcycle experts truth be told, and is the first love of many a car enthusiast such as yours truly as well. No better time than now to share … [Read more...]
First drive of the Audi Quattro S1 (February ALMS DLC Pack)
FM4: New rivals mode events and King of the Track Challenge
Along with the ALMS Car Pack, February also brings new Rivals Mode events, and a new King of the Track challenge which allows you to potentially win a Forza Motorsport 4 Unicorn Car. The new Rivals Mode events are launched on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, to coincide with the new car pack, and as always some of the events will be particular suited to the new vehicles … [Read more...]
New cars and B Spec seasonal events in GT5
The latest season events in Gran Turismo 5 are now live and feature B Spec racing with the following challenges: 400PP Circuito de Madrid Mini. 5 Laps, Credits 117,500 500PP Fuji Speedway F. 5 laps. Credits 200,000. 650PP Nurburgring 24H. 2 Laps. Credits 420,000 And in addition there is a new selection of vehicles in the GT5 Online Car Dealership. The list is: Toyota … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport 4 – February American Le Mans Pack DLC details
The Forza Motorsport 4 monthly car pack releases continue with the 'February American Le Mans Series Pack' arriving on Tuesday, February 7th via Xbox Live, and it'll be the usual 560 MS Points or included free for those signed up to the FM4 Season Pass. And despite the name, there are definitely some cars included which could be of interest for non-ALMS fans. FM4 February … [Read more...]
DiRT Showdown 8 Ball Trailer
Forza Motorsport 4 Launch Bonus Pack now available for everyone
If you're a completist when it comes to your Forza garage and you missed out on any of the special launch pre-order cars and Ship Bonus car pack, there's some good and bad news for you. The good news is that the Launch Bonus Pack is now available to download, featuring the ten previously exclusive cars. The bad news for many of us is that the pack isn't included in the Forza … [Read more...]