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VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

15-12-2008, 21:11

Simple

What class in Race Pro are you looking forward to racing in the most?

The ones announced so far:
WTCC 2007
WTCC 1987
WTCC Extreme
GT Club
GT Sport
GT Pro
Production Class
Mini Cooper Challenge
F3000
Formula BMW
Caterham Challenge
Radical SR's

Thoughts?

AZT_Mad_Monk

15-12-2008, 21:37

Mini coopers will be alot of fun, the WTCC is out of date by 2 years from the screenshots (2007, 2009 when the game will be released...) almost all of the cars are there, only a few need a re-skin... so it would be a shame to see anything less than the 2008 season's cars in the game.

Radicals and F3000 will also be fun.

Caterhams could be good,
FBMW is always interesting with slower Open-wheelers...

not sure about only 2 cars in the 87 WTCC though...

i don't see the appeal of WTCC Extreme

the GT classes could be good but i'd rather there were porkers and ferrari's in the mix too.

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

15-12-2008, 21:43

Dont see the appeal of Extreme? Lol, have you seen the size of the bodykits? LOL

Reminds me of Super GT

AZT_Mad_Monk

15-12-2008, 21:46

no i'd rather run the Gt's than extremes, and i'd rather run the proper WTCC cars than the Extremes... ;D

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

15-12-2008, 21:47

where's your sense of adventure? :D

GT cars would be fun, but its been done....whereas WTCC Extreme is a fantasy class, something completely new

Julio_Geordio_9

15-12-2008, 22:48

Caterham's and Coopers should make for some good racing.

Not sure where you've heard about only 2 cars in the 1987 class.......I'm sure I've read there'll at least be bmw's, ford sierras and alfa 75's in that series.

nagge

15-12-2008, 22:53

Caterhams and WTCC '07.

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

15-12-2008, 22:55

No, Ford Sierra's havent featured before in Simbin's 'classic' WTCC class. Before it has been Alfa's and BMW's

Diablo_

15-12-2008, 22:57

WTCC 1987, if they get a 90's BTCC or WTCC championship in then yeehaaa! Plus with Spa and Nurburgring coming in DLC the future's definitely in the SimBin!

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

15-12-2008, 22:59

Wonder how many #1's AlpineArts will take on the 'Ring in this game? ;)

Julio_Geordio_9

15-12-2008, 23:02

No, Ford Sierra's havent featured before in Simbin's 'classic' WTCC class. Before it has been Alfa's and BMW's

'360 Gamer' mag must have it wrong then as that is where I found that titbit of info

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

15-12-2008, 23:04

What did you find? You got a link?

Julio_Geordio_9

15-12-2008, 23:10

Nah....tis one of those real magazines lol

I quote......ahem......

"Nor is the WTCC limited to the contemporary and the ficticious: the 1987 championship - the last time the WTCC ran until it was revived in 2005 - also features, for those who prefer to drive around in old BMW's, Ford Sierras and Alfa 75's" - 360 Gamer Magazine

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

15-12-2008, 23:12

havent seen the license badge for Ford at all in any RP trailers.

And (going by past WTCC/GTR PC titles) Simbins 1975 WTCC Challenge has only ever been 2 cars. Each car (Alfa & BMW) had 1 livery each...:\

Julio_Geordio_9

15-12-2008, 23:14

I don't know then mate.

Aizen93

16-12-2008, 04:38

Looking forward to WTCC 07/Extreme - GT class (porche as DLC please) - F-3000 - Radical SR's. For now WTCC 07 is my most wanted class.

kennedy2125

16-12-2008, 19:21

WTCC 07 without a doubt. With a BTCC DLC for the future a must. Minis and Cats should be laugh online aswell.

AZT_Mad_Monk

16-12-2008, 20:22

you want to race cats? against dogs? Mouse for DLC?

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

16-12-2008, 23:02

Cats = Caterhams....

AZT_Mad_Monk

17-12-2008, 00:34

yeah i know ;D

DAN10

17-12-2008, 20:25

WTCC Extreme
Mini Cooper Challenge
F3000
Formula BMW
Caterham Challenge

AZT_Mad_Monk

17-12-2008, 21:10

in order of WANT!
Most WANT! at the top ;D

1: MINI Coopers
2: WTCC 07
3: F3000
4: GT's (all of them ;D)
5: Radicals/Caterhams

PerfectStrategy

17-12-2008, 21:46

I am unfamiliar with these classes.

Vehicles I am eager to drive on this game:

Viper GTSR
McLaren GTR (if they have it)
Saleen S7R
Corvette C6R
Lamborghini RGT
Koenigsegg CCXR
Zonda R
Gumpert Apollo

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

17-12-2008, 23:48

I beleive that is the GT class

SABR_daverg81

28-12-2008, 14:56

At the moment....

F3000
Formula BMW
Caterham Challenge
Radical SR's
Mini`s

Can`t wait to try the open wheelers, and the mini`s should be fun.

Oh and hello everybody this is my first post :-)

SpecialistBoo

28-12-2008, 15:12

Mini coopers and the WTCC, cant wait for this as i belive touring car racing is the best form of motorsport todate..

www.consolewraz.co.uk:bravo:

TDurden46

28-12-2008, 19:05

I am Definitely looking forward to the open wheel classes, since who knows how arcade-like the codemasters F1 game will be, and my hopeless prayer for an indy car sim will never be answered

SPEEDEM0N

28-12-2008, 19:42

Beeing new to the forum, I'd like to say hi to all fellow Sim-Racers...:salut2:

I'm personnally looking forward to GT Pro & Open Wheel racers...

Ever since I saw it on Top Gear, I can't wait to "Sim-race" the Gumpert Apollo & it's been a while since I've Sim-raced open wheelers (Toca 2).

PerfectStrategy

28-12-2008, 20:41

SPEEDEM0N

29-12-2008, 04:33

Well, the Caparo T1 demolished the Gumpert Apollo on Top Gear TT. :bravo:

Sadly, Simbin could not put a Caparo T1 in their game as the car rarely puts in a lap without losing parts or worse catching fire. The simulation of such a low reliability car would have been a bit too much :gaga:

I'll enjoy my vitual Apollo thank you.

RossiIRL

30-12-2008, 02:28

wtcc 07 and f3000 are my favourite on grid but i hope wtcc is great on race pro

EVO8drifter21

31-12-2008, 22:36

1.GT Class
2.WTCC Extreme
3.Prodution (mostly R8 and CCX)
4.Formula BMW
5.Radical
6.WTCC '07

Spiffybeefcake

04-01-2009, 05:24

All the classes are extremely enticing but i have to say i look forward most to the GT Pro class. Ive always wanted to race DBR9s and C6Rs in a sim racer on a console, so this is a dream come true for me, i can already tell though that im absolutely going to love the WTCC and F3000 classees too. Cheers everyone!!!:)

BramH

17-01-2009, 16:42

Without a doubt: Mini Cooper Challenge.. These cars provide so much close and intense racing at a reasonable speed that even beginners and pro drivers can handle them very well. Little top car :)

Brako_UK

17-01-2009, 16:46

Indeed BramH,it's certainly going to be a lot of fun to use these car's.

TRC_GeorgiaDawg

17-01-2009, 23:41

I'm looking forward to the 1000 hp muscle cars. ;)

Seriously, it's probably the GT classes I'm most looking forward to.

AZT_Mad_Monk

17-01-2009, 23:51

The Mini coopers should provide close and anjoyable racing as they are relatively low powered FWD cars, so they should be close and you won't need a great deal of skill to drive them without spinning.

However to be really fast, you're gonna need to be able to push the car to the absolute limit every lap, because in a slower car it is much harder to gain time back, and you're also going to need consistency. Because one mistake will (comparably) cost you alot of time...

PzR_Tak

17-01-2009, 23:54

IVORBIGUN

17-01-2009, 23:55

I'm looking forward to the 1000 hp muscle cars. ;)

Seriously, it's probably the GT classes I'm most looking forward to.

You loved those muscle cars on FM2 didn't you mate!

Personally I couldn't stand them.:nono:

Back on topic and to be honest I don't really have a particular preference at the moment. Im that desperate for a racing game I would probably race in a lawnmower!

Theres an idea maybe I should develop a lawnmower racing game using XNA.:)

AZT_Mad_Monk

17-01-2009, 23:57

yeah, speaking from real life knowledge of Ford Fiesta racing you shouldn't be afraid to throw a FWD car into the corners and the use the power to straighten it back up. And don't forget to use the gas not the brake if you start to spin

TRC_GeorgiaDawg

18-01-2009, 00:04

You loved those muscle cars on FM2 didn't you mate!

Personally I couldn't stand them.:nono:

Back on topic and to be honest I don't really have a particular preference at the moment. Im that desperate for a racing game I would probably race in a lawnmower!

Theres an idea maybe I should develop a lawnmower racing game using XNA.:)

LOL, yea I ended up loving them. Hated them at first. They're a bit like beer in that they are a aquired taste. First few sips and you're like uhh this tastes like ****, but after a while it starts tasting better and better.:nuts:

BlueFin175

18-01-2009, 02:27

Mini's & WTCC '07

beradd88

18-01-2009, 02:28

F3000 is my most anticipated class.

leahcim35

18-01-2009, 03:55

I thought Dyson generally had the power in a Ford Fiesta beat these days? ;) [although if this has a FWD you can spin that'll be interesting]

I like the muscle cars, I just think they should have been in their own class.

As for this game, I doubt I'll bother much with the open wheel. Depends if, as a sim, they surprise me. FM2 has some tricky cars, some underpowered cars and some stuff that handles so well it's more or less like playing grid. So in this I'm kind of expecting the Caterham to be fun in the way the Shelby Cobra is, so that gets my vote, and I'm waiting to be surprised by the others...but if there's any class of cars that handling wise are easy, I probably won't bother with them and that's most likely to be open wheel.

AZT_Mad_Monk

18-01-2009, 10:04

i tell you what leachim, you hold a dyson onto the back of my fiesta and stand still and i'll try and drive away, then we'll see who's boss ;D

they are suprisingly quick to be honest, when you've literally stripped everything off the car and there's no extra weight on it (we're talking removing the rear windscreen wipers and the door seals here) then it becomes very fast, the Fiesta Si class have got 1.6 liter engines and i think you'd be suprised at how many sportscars and their Dysons it could beat over a lap ;D

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

18-01-2009, 14:03

FORD

Fixed Or Repaired Daily

;)

Julio_Geordio_9

18-01-2009, 14:03

Now that was a good read.

Still laughing now. Si beating sportcars!

specialdri

BramH

18-01-2009, 14:11

You're also going to need to learn to brake REALLY EARLY cos the minis just...... don't ........want .........to ........turn........

When you use trailbraking, they turn pretty well to be honest.

PerfectStrategy

18-01-2009, 16:11

FORD

Fixed Or Repaired Daily

;)
Fix and repair are the same thing, so that is a pretty poor attempt at being clever.

Also, despite what preconceptions you may have, Ford has improved a lot in recent years. I remember reading maybe a year ago that Ford achieved the #1 rank for vehicle quality, beating out Toyota. So actually Ford makes the highest quality vehicles pretty much now. They used to make some real ****, but times change.

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

18-01-2009, 17:23

I was just trying to make a joke, Perfect.

I could go on wikipedia and paste the meanings of fix and repair, but I wont bother with being pedantic.

TRCfactory

18-01-2009, 18:11

I can't wait to play the game and figure out which class I am going to like the most. I am leaning toward the Mini's though, as D and C were always my favorites in Forza.

Brako_UK

18-01-2009, 18:20

Welcome to the forum Factory

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

18-01-2009, 18:22

ZOMG....its a Factory...

Welcome man

(I think he's planning to take over the fourms with a collossus of TRC guys...watch out!)

:D

Rayyy

18-01-2009, 18:25

for me its the Formula 3 or the WTCC, i cant wait to run a series in those cars

Brako_UK

18-01-2009, 18:37

Yes alot of people and myself are looking forward to the WTCC.Cannot wait till i drive the BMW's.

crappucino

18-01-2009, 18:42

WTCC for me too and I'd say car of choice will be the Leon and if the STCC cars come in dlc it will be the Volvo C30.

wormdude

18-01-2009, 18:47

Im looking forward to them all, but most of all the WTCC and F3000. Sorry if this is off topic but is there any news on whether STCC dlc is in development, or is it all speculation?

crappucino

18-01-2009, 18:49

One of the guys did mention this (STCC) in one of the threads as upcoming dlc but can't remember who it was and how official it was.

Brako_UK

18-01-2009, 18:52

Yes that was from some very early info that had been leaked,it was on the same list which featured the car's and tracks and most of them are known to be true,so it could be accurate.It certainly would be appriciated.

TGE-Spad

18-01-2009, 19:24

I have driven (and still do on a very regular basis) these cars in the PC version... Race07/GTR Evolution

The cars are awesome and for me I like the F3000's, CCGT, Saleen adn the Toruing Cars. But if you want fun race the Mini's. They are brilliant! Really close racing too!

TRCfactory

19-01-2009, 03:48

Welcome to the forum Factory
Thank you :)
ZOMG....its a Factory...

Welcome man

(I think he's planning to take over the fourms with a collossus of TRC guys...watch out!)

:D

Lol. Actually, it's GeorgiaDawg that pimped this forum on our website. I am pretty sure that most of our members will eventually make it over here though.

Brad_

19-01-2009, 04:25

WTCC '07 and Production Class for me

SlikRX

19-01-2009, 19:10

I am unfamiliar with mist of the classes of cars, but xbox360achievements.org has a rundown about all the classes with some tech info on each:

LINKY (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-2094-RACE-Pro-Classes-Unveiled-[with-Screens-&-Video].html)

There's also a vid...

Here's an axample

1. GT PRO

a) Saleen S7R
• Manufacturer Overview: Saleen Inc.
Saleen Inc. is an American manufacturer based in Irvine, California. Saleen manufactures high performance limited-edition sports cars as well automotive equipment. Steve Saleen, a former race car driver, founded the company Saleen Autosport in 1984, the same year the company introduced the first Saleen Mustang. The Saleen S7R has had much success in GT racing all over the world.
• Key Stats
Power: 608 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 768 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Weight: 1140 kg
Top speed: > 300 km/h

b) Viper GTS-R
• Manufacturer Overview: Chrysler (Chrysler Holding LLC)
Walter P. Chrysler founded the Chrysler Corporation in 1925 in Detroit. The purchase of Dodge and the creation of the DeSoto and Plymouth divisions in 1928 made Chrysler the third of Detroit’s “Big Three” automakers. Known for many years as Detroit’s engineering company, Chrysler Corporation gained fame for creating power steering, power windows, the alternator, electronic fuel injection and the Hemi engine. In the late '60s, Chrysler was heavily involved with NASCAR and producing performance-oriented cars. In 1998, German-based Daimler-Benz merged with Chrysler to form DaimlerChrysler.
• Key Stats
Power: 655 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 803 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Weight: 1130 kg
Top speed: > 300 km/h

2. GT SPORT

a) BMW M3 GTR
• Manufacturer Overview: BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
BMW is a German car and motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1916 with its headquarters in Munich. During the First World War, the company enjoyed rapid growth building engines for military aircraft until 1918. BMW’s logo therefore represents a rotating airplane propeller. BMW M is a division of BMW producing sports and high-performance vehicles. Since its creation in 1972, BMW M has had a rich history of motor sport success. BMW Group also owns the brands Rolls-Royce and Mini. BMW has been involved successfully in Saloon, Touring, Sports Car and Formula racing.
• Key Stats
Power: 500 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Torque: 500 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Weight: 1180 kg
Top speed: > 280 km/h

b) Corvette C6R
• Manufacturer Overview: Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan was created in 1911 with its headquarters in Detroit. Seven years later, General Motors bought the operating assets of Chevrolet Motor Company. Following innovations such as 'the cast iron wonder', an engine renowned for its remarkable durability, and the Powerglide transmission, the first low-price competitor to offer fully automatic shifting, the Chevrolet Corvette was introduced in 1953. The Chevrolet Corvette was the first all-American sports car built by an American car manufacturer. The Corvette name comes from a small, maneuverable fighting frigate and the original emblem incorporated an American flag into the design but was later dropped. Corvettes have a long history of combining exceptional handling and brutal engine power into an affordable package that is significantly less expensive than other prestigious brands with similar capabilities. Corvettes are recognised for their power, efficiency, and affordability.
• Key Stats
Power: 610 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 775 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Weight: 1120 kg
Top speed: > 300 km/h

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

19-01-2009, 19:54

AZT_Mad_Monk

19-01-2009, 19:56

lol IFCA...

please keep this thread on topic Hellbringer, you have your own IFCA thread for this...

TRCfactory

20-01-2009, 03:59

Nice stats there Silk ;)

Factory - it would be awesome to see TRC back at full strength for this new racing game - There's a lot of TRC members already active on the Forza events at IFCA, be good to see a show of force when Race Pro comes out - I have an idea for an IFCA Club Hotlap Challenge (http://forums.eu.atari.com/showthread.php?t=87371&page=7), much like the early Forza one's that were done by VVV, TRC & D2C

I would love to see TRC back at full strength as well. I think the only thing that would do that is car club leaderboards though. But we will definitely represent the club name in this game, and maybe even pick up some new talent along the way......

Back on topic, I am also looking forward to the F3000's, even though I suck at most of the faster cars.

And why isn't my signature showing up?

JK_Dizzy

20-01-2009, 18:28

Its gotta be F3000, wtcc 07 and '87

V12_Iridium

21-01-2009, 04:06

The GT Classes, and Radicals. I love the BMW's in this game and there are cars i've never heard of.

V12 will definitely be a force to reckon with in this game with BackONE and Nikrox and hopefully D4RKSP33D, plus the rest of us race-loving guys :)

VVV_Hellbr1ng3r

21-01-2009, 21:10

Glad to hear so Iridium ;)