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INDYCAR: New IndyCar Video Game To Launch In May
Codemasters, makers of the last official IndyCar Series game in 2003, will unveil “GRID 2” which can be pre-ordered with a special IndyCar edition.
Simon Pagenaud, Honda and the Schmidt Hamilton Motorsports team provided Codemasters with in-car audio on Thursday at Sonoma Raceway. (Photo:Marshall Pruett)
The long wait for a new IndyCar Series video game will come to an end in May.
Codemasters, makers of the last official IndyCar Series game in 2003, will unveil “GRID 2” which can be pre-ordered with a special IndyCar edition.
“Gamers who pre-order Codemasters’ GRID 2 at Best Buy can choose the GRID 2: IndyCar edition, which includes: The exclusive Dallara IndyCar and the Pace Car to race in single-player, multi-player and an exclusive online event, and the opportunity to expand the game with two new routes around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval,” according to the manufacturer.
Schmidt Hamilton Motorsports, engine partner Honda and driver Simon Pagenaud stayed over in Sonoma on Thursday, one day after its cars ran first and third in testing, to assist Codemasters with capturing live engine sounds.
Chevy IndyCar program manager Chris Berube also confirmed the 2012 Manufacturers’ champion has been aiding the series with audio from its engine for video game use.
“We’re doing some recording for the new IndyCar video game,” Pagenaud said on Wednesday. “They’ll put microphones on the car to capture all the sounds of the Honda. I won’t be doing hot laps, but it should be a good experience. I’m happy to see IndyCar going in that direction and trying to give young kids something to get to know our series. It should be cool.”
Dale Coyne Racing’s Justin Wilson is one of the more enthusiastic racing video game purveyors in the paddock, and says he’s looking forward to having new IndyCar titles to play this year.
“For IndyCar, they need to go in every direction,” he said. “Everyone has different tastes, and as long as they’re done properly, I’m looking forward to seeing what they come up with. I’ve become a big fan of iRacing.com and their IndyCar simulator, but I’d love to play more games as they become available.
“My introduction to Indy car video games came around 1992 or so when Nigel Mansell transitioned from F1 to Indy cars, so I’ll be right there when we have some new ones to try.”
With an expected delivery date of May 28th, GRID2: IndyCar will be released for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC gaming.
SPEED.com has also confirmed that in addition to the somewhat unique steps required to get a copy of the GRID 2: IndyCar release, negotiations are under way with more vendors to create dedicated IndyCar Series video games. It’s possible some of those titles will be released in 2013.
For fans of sim racing, Simraceway announced in April of 2012 that it would be creating an online-based IndyCar Series and Indy Lights game, which is reportedly in the final stages of development.
MISC
• A.J Allmendinger appears to be a lock for his second run with Team Penske at Spring Training on March 12-13.
• NBCSports’ Will Buxton will not only continue his role as a Formula One pit lane reporter, but could be seen handling pit lane duties at a handful of IndyCar races this season.
• The Historic Sportscar Racing, Ltd vintage organization has confirmed it will serve as a support series during the season opener at St. Pete, with races on Saturday and Sunday.
• Most Chevy drivers performed multiple standing starts during the Wednesday test at Sonoma. While it’s still early days for refining the launch procedure and associated engine mapping, the sounds of turbocharged V6s banging off the rev limiter at 12,000 rpms while waiting to release the hand clutch is spectacular.
• Panther Racing’s JR Hildebrand brought his newest toy to Sonoma Raceway. The local resident wheeled a pink 1962 Cadillac Coupe DeVille into the paddock, and it wasn’t hard to miss the behemoth which had its tail fins sticking out father than any car in the lot.
• At present, the 2013 season looks like it will kick off with 24 full-time entries, but that could become 25 if Dale Coyne Racing can cement a deal for someone to drive its second Honda-powered car.
Marshall Pruett is SPEED.com's Auto Racing Editor, covering IndyCar and sports cars. Now in his 27th year in the sport, Pruett was an open-wheel mechanic, engineer and manager before joining SPEED. He also contributes to RACER, Road & Track and Racecar Engineering. Follow him @MarshallPruett.
Codemasters, makers of the last official IndyCar Series game in 2003, will unveil “GRID 2” which can be pre-ordered with a special IndyCar edition.
“Gamers who pre-order Codemasters’ GRID 2 at Best Buy can choose the GRID 2: IndyCar edition, which includes: The exclusive Dallara IndyCar and the Pace Car to race in single-player, multi-player and an exclusive online event, and the opportunity to expand the game with two new routes around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval,” according to the manufacturer.
Schmidt Hamilton Motorsports, engine partner Honda and driver Simon Pagenaud stayed over in Sonoma on Thursday, one day after its cars ran first and third in testing, to assist Codemasters with capturing live engine sounds.
Chevy IndyCar program manager Chris Berube also confirmed the 2012 Manufacturers’ champion has been aiding the series with audio from its engine for video game use.
“We’re doing some recording for the new IndyCar video game,” Pagenaud said on Wednesday. “They’ll put microphones on the car to capture all the sounds of the Honda. I won’t be doing hot laps, but it should be a good experience. I’m happy to see IndyCar going in that direction and trying to give young kids something to get to know our series. It should be cool.”
Dale Coyne Racing’s Justin Wilson is one of the more enthusiastic racing video game purveyors in the paddock, and says he’s looking forward to having new IndyCar titles to play this year.
“For IndyCar, they need to go in every direction,” he said. “Everyone has different tastes, and as long as they’re done properly, I’m looking forward to seeing what they come up with. I’ve become a big fan of iRacing.com and their IndyCar simulator, but I’d love to play more games as they become available.
“My introduction to Indy car video games came around 1992 or so when Nigel Mansell transitioned from F1 to Indy cars, so I’ll be right there when we have some new ones to try.”
With an expected delivery date of May 28th, GRID2: IndyCar will be released for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC gaming.
SPEED.com has also confirmed that in addition to the somewhat unique steps required to get a copy of the GRID 2: IndyCar release, negotiations are under way with more vendors to create dedicated IndyCar Series video games. It’s possible some of those titles will be released in 2013.
For fans of sim racing, Simraceway announced in April of 2012 that it would be creating an online-based IndyCar Series and Indy Lights game, which is reportedly in the final stages of development.
MISC
• A.J Allmendinger appears to be a lock for his second run with Team Penske at Spring Training on March 12-13.
• NBCSports’ Will Buxton will not only continue his role as a Formula One pit lane reporter, but could be seen handling pit lane duties at a handful of IndyCar races this season.
• The Historic Sportscar Racing, Ltd vintage organization has confirmed it will serve as a support series during the season opener at St. Pete, with races on Saturday and Sunday.
• Most Chevy drivers performed multiple standing starts during the Wednesday test at Sonoma. While it’s still early days for refining the launch procedure and associated engine mapping, the sounds of turbocharged V6s banging off the rev limiter at 12,000 rpms while waiting to release the hand clutch is spectacular.
• Panther Racing’s JR Hildebrand brought his newest toy to Sonoma Raceway. The local resident wheeled a pink 1962 Cadillac Coupe DeVille into the paddock, and it wasn’t hard to miss the behemoth which had its tail fins sticking out father than any car in the lot.
• At present, the 2013 season looks like it will kick off with 24 full-time entries, but that could become 25 if Dale Coyne Racing can cement a deal for someone to drive its second Honda-powered car.
Marshall Pruett is SPEED.com's Auto Racing Editor, covering IndyCar and sports cars. Now in his 27th year in the sport, Pruett was an open-wheel mechanic, engineer and manager before joining SPEED. He also contributes to RACER, Road & Track and Racecar Engineering. Follow him @MarshallPruett.
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