Birmingham Motorplex released
Feb 24, 2009 2:45:32 GMT 2
Post by smoke on Feb 24, 2009 2:45:32 GMT 2
Birmingham Motorplex, located in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, is now available for Heat.
This a conversion from rFactor by Scott Juliano.
Track facts: 2.3 miles long, 45’ wide, 16 turns, 80’ of elevation change
There are no penalty traps in this track. I have tried to find a balance of forcing drivers to stay on the track without the annoyance of accidently running offtrack. There is rougher grass, deep sand, and slick grass in key areas where an advantage could be gained in laptimes by short cutting, and with the intent to try and make the racing more realistic.
The way the sky is handled has been changed from previous tracks to try to give a more realistic feel. The entire pit entry/exit areas has been rebuilt from the original track to meet some of the limitations of Heat.
known issues: a slight imperfection in a very small area of the sky if conditions are just right, but will probably not even be noticed. Needs further research and corrections in future tracks.
texasspeedracing.com/tracks/Birmingham.exe
I like the way this one turned out.
Enjoy...Smoke
Related sites
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www.barbermotorsports.com/
barbermuseum.org/
History
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The park opened in the Fall of 2003.
The first major event to take place at the park was the American Sports Car Series, May 17-18, 2003.
Roger Edmundson, Grand American President, (in 2003 about the facility) said, "Even before construction is complete, it is clear that this track is a world-class facility. Grand American has been given a very unique and special opportunity to be the first event there. I know that all of our competitors and fans are in for a truly great experience when they get here."
Five-time Rolex 24 At Daytona winner Hurley Haywood said, "BMP combines natural beauty and technical complexity to create a unique motorsports experience. It is without a doubt one of the finest racing facilities in the world, user friendly to both competitors and spectators."
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum began life in 1988 as a private collection of George W. Barber, owner of Barber Dairies. Mr. Barber, always an automobile enthusiast, raced, modified and maintained Porsches in the 1970's (63 first place wins). He started collecting and restoring classic sports cars in 1989.
This a conversion from rFactor by Scott Juliano.
Track facts: 2.3 miles long, 45’ wide, 16 turns, 80’ of elevation change
There are no penalty traps in this track. I have tried to find a balance of forcing drivers to stay on the track without the annoyance of accidently running offtrack. There is rougher grass, deep sand, and slick grass in key areas where an advantage could be gained in laptimes by short cutting, and with the intent to try and make the racing more realistic.
The way the sky is handled has been changed from previous tracks to try to give a more realistic feel. The entire pit entry/exit areas has been rebuilt from the original track to meet some of the limitations of Heat.
known issues: a slight imperfection in a very small area of the sky if conditions are just right, but will probably not even be noticed. Needs further research and corrections in future tracks.
texasspeedracing.com/tracks/Birmingham.exe
I like the way this one turned out.
Enjoy...Smoke
Related sites
**************
www.barbermotorsports.com/
barbermuseum.org/
History
********
The park opened in the Fall of 2003.
The first major event to take place at the park was the American Sports Car Series, May 17-18, 2003.
Roger Edmundson, Grand American President, (in 2003 about the facility) said, "Even before construction is complete, it is clear that this track is a world-class facility. Grand American has been given a very unique and special opportunity to be the first event there. I know that all of our competitors and fans are in for a truly great experience when they get here."
Five-time Rolex 24 At Daytona winner Hurley Haywood said, "BMP combines natural beauty and technical complexity to create a unique motorsports experience. It is without a doubt one of the finest racing facilities in the world, user friendly to both competitors and spectators."
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum began life in 1988 as a private collection of George W. Barber, owner of Barber Dairies. Mr. Barber, always an automobile enthusiast, raced, modified and maintained Porsches in the 1970's (63 first place wins). He started collecting and restoring classic sports cars in 1989.