Ozarks International Raceway - 28th July 2024

Hey everyone,

Here is the latest update on the Ozarks Raceway track. Your support and feedback have been invaluable, and I am excited to bring you a range of improvements and new features. Sorry it took so long to re-visit this one, but the list below shows a lot of work has been done!

There is a new layout now, the ‘inner’ track, to compliment the longer, ‘full’ layout. Please let me know what other layouts are required and I will be sure to add them now that everything is set up to allow track variations.

Download:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14IcDnHsQNVjmFHHtr_2rUw49lyXAEt5K/view?usp=sharing

Here is everything else that is changed in this latest version:

• Surface Noise: Added subtle surface ‘noise’ to the entire track, making it more realistic and less smooth.

• Pit Spots: Increased from 20 to 40, accommodating more racers.

• Track Skids/Tyre Marks: Removed old ones and added new skids for a fresher look.

• Terrain Smoothing: Various areas have been smoothed for a better driving experience.

• Rollercoaster Section: Reduced height and severity of the bumps for a smoother ride.

• Uphill Section into T12: Smoothed out for a more seamless transition.

• Added new tyremarks / skid textures.

• Joins in T17, 18, 19 Complex: Smoothed.

• Kerb Neatening: Improved kerb locations.

• 3D Spectators: Removed for performance optimization.

• Dynamic 2D Crowds: Added in specific areas to bring the track to life.

• Tyre Walls and Cones: Removed to allow for blank track variations in the future. (these models are now in the respective layouts instead)

• Game Checkpoints: Repositioned to enable alternate track layouts.

• 3D Rubber Marbles: Added to give the track a more ‘used’ look.

• Asphalt Textures: Updated to be more detailed (requires CSP).

• Terrain Normal Texture: Enhanced to add more details.

• Kerb Shaders: Updated for improved visuals.

• Pitwall Normals: Now show light and shadows properly.

• Metal Railings: Updated to behave more like a real metal surface visually.

• 3D Trees: Added around the track for a more immersive environment.

• Inner Layout: Added with replay cams, AI, etc.

• New Replay Cameras: For the full layout.

Thank you for your ongoing support and contributions. I hope you enjoy these updates as much as I enjoyed working on them. Your feedback is always welcome, so feel free to share your thoughts and experiences.

Ty