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V8 Factor (rFactor)

The most awesome V8 software ever from the guys at ORSM. Race all your favourite Australian tracks. Graphics are awesome with all cars having up to date liveries in accurate detail. Physics are great and when your good enough you will be doing realistic Bathurst lap times. Just one drive and you will be hooked. But don't take our word for it you have to experience it for yourself.

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GTR2

This is an absolute gem.  Good driving physics, excellent graphics and sound.  One of the more popular racing simulations.  Choose from an exotic range of cars including a Ferrari 550, Lamborghini Murcielago, BMW M3 GTR and more.  Certainly for the more experienced and dedicated racer.  Complete with car setup you can race for up to two hours complete with pit stop strategies.  Very popular!

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Formula 1 2005 Season (rFactor)

Race the full 2005 season in your F1 racer. The great driving physics, excellent graphics and sound really immerse you in the F1 action.  Driving the car is only part of it.  Setup of car is very important to stay competitive.  A very popular simulation that will show you the thrill of the modern F1 car and the skill needed to tame it.  So what are you waiting for, Shuey's retired and the world needs a new champion. Awesome stuff!
 

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GP 79 (rFactor)

Go back to the era of Alan Jones, Jody Scheckter, Gilles Villenueve, Didier Pironi and the likes, in this authentic 79 Grand Prix Season.  The drivers from this era will certainly agree that this is a much safer way to race them.  Race the full 79 season in the authentic models of the cars as they appeared at each round.  The sound, graphics and physics will blow your mind and help you to realise just how brave the drivers of this era were.  Takes a bit to master, but once you do, you will never look back.

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Grand Prix Legends

The one and the only.  Before Grand Prix Legends came along it is hard to imagine what we had.  Go back to 1968 and pit your talents against the Legends of F1. The updated tracks, cockpits, audio and excellent driving physics puts Grand Prix Legends up there.  Don't expect to win your first race.  You will build your skills and talent gradually.  The best and most realistic!

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Trans-Am Racing 2003

A stunning GT mod for NASCAR Racing 2003. Features a whole new range of car models with awesome car liveries. Also has an incredible physics model which renders the cars lighter and more manoeuvrable than the NASCAR's, and with a couple more gears. This fantastic mod also has a huge number of additional tracks. Great stuff!

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NASCAR Racing 2003

Incredible graphics combined with ultra realistic car physics and weather conditions make this the hardcore simulation fans' dream.  They just keep getting it better each year.  Put yourself in the drivers seat for the famous Daytona 500.  If you win you will have definitely earned it.  You won't be able to get enough of this.  Not just Ovals!

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Craftsman Trucks

One of the support categories on the NASCAR circuit. This is another quality mod for the NASCAR 2003 software. Those of you who are into your utes and pickups are going to love this one. These trucks are awesome and light and a bit tricky to master. As usual with any NASCAR mod, the physics are great and the graphics are fantastic. Best on the ovals, but can handle the road courses. You will definitely enjoy racing these.

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Richard Burns Rally

By far the best rally software we have experienced. Very realistic and quite a challenge. Driving physics are great. It is one of the only rally software I have seen where the car handles so true to life. A different level to the CM series of software. It just feels allot more realistic and not like an arcade game. You could call it the GPL of Rally. Graphics are great when you have them turned up full, but you will need a decent graphics card. Definitely going to have a cult following with the dirt drivers.

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Historic Rally Cars (rFactor)

Take yourself back to the rally era where the rally cars were untamed weapons.  Where fearless driving skill was a prerequiste before you even got into the seat.  Where the only thing between you and a tree was an engine bay packing up to 470kw.  The Lancia Stratos, Peugeot 405T16, and Renault MAXIR5T (a mild 336kw from a 1.4L engine) are just a sample of cars that you can drive in Group S.  There are also Group F, Group B and Coupes to choose from.  A must for any rally fan!

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Porsche Carerra Cup (rFactor)

Famous both here in Australia and around the world.  The Porsche Carrera Cup.  These rear engine beasties require the work of drivers with quick reflexes.  Very authentic modelling and accurate sounds make this a treat.  Be warned they like to oversteer.  Every Porsche fan will love them.

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American Muscle Cars (rFactor)

Gawd dang it! Steel, grunt, and heavy duty shock's, yep that about sums these up.  These huge beasts will give your arms a workout.  Just as they are in real life, these heavy tanks love being mistreated.  They like to slip and slide and give you the bonus of being able to catch the slide and power your way out of it.  Not overly quick compared to the cars above, but they are a huge amount of fun to drive and if you keep it smooth quite easy to keep on track.

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World Of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

Never driven a Sprint Car or any speedway.  This software was described by a Sprint Car driver as a lot of fun.  He enjoyed it so much that he purchased a Hyper Stimulator and installed at home.  Choose the circuits from the World of Outlaw series and go hard.  Great graphics, sound and physics.  Any speedway fan will love it! Sorry we cant simulate mud in your face.

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Go Karts (rFactor)

These would be the entry level to any simulation collection, however they are not as easy as you think.  The secret to these is momentum, especially on the purpose built tight and twisty tracks.  A great novelty for younger sim drivers, but the big kids will tire very quickly and better stick to something bigger with more power.

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