Well ISI has been in the news with plenty of comment over rF2.  Check out a couple of videos and let un know what you think

Ok the heads banging from too much Christmas cheer, the family is driving you nuts so lets keep it simple with some end of year eve candy from the cars project.

More images can be found here.

Check out a video of Wil's stunning innovation for 3 x 46" panel.  These are projected onto with relatively cheap 720p pico projectors.

Rallysim has released the 2012 edition of their popular RSRBR mod for Richard Burns Rally.

The mod gives the proven rally title a complete overhaul, adding lots of new features and content from the past decades of rallying to the simulation.

New In Version 2012

10 cars :
- FIAT 500 Abarth (pack R3)
- Autobianchi A112 Abarth Normal (pack VHC_2)
- Autobianchi A112 Abarth Wide (pack VHC_2)
- Toyota AE86 Levin (pack F2000_13_2)
- Toyota AE86 Trueno (pack F2000_13_2)
- Seat Marabella (pack VHC_2)
- Skoda 130 RS (pack VHC_2)
- Skoda Felicia (pack A6K_3)
- VW Golf Maxi Rally (pack N4_S2000_1)
- VW Polo WRC Concept (pack A8W-12)

and…
- New version of “Puy du Lac” stage
- Integration of Chrono Evolution in RSCenter
- Relooking RSCenter
- Anti cut system (Beta)
- Code optimisation for Live

SPEED.com has announced original GT Academy winner Lucas Ordoñez as the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup “Rookie of the Year”.

If you’ve been following Lucas throughout the 2011 ILMC season, you already know why: he’s put in a flawless set of consistent drives in the world’s toughest endurance races, including the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Polyphony Digital has updated their title sales list, and the new numbers are impressive. Between January and September of 2011, Gran Turismo 5 moved an additional 1 million copies. This brings the game’s total sales up to 7.3 million, and helped push the entire series past 64.7 million sold.

Despite the big numbers, GT5 still falls quite short of Polyphony Digital’s highest-selling game, Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, at 14.8 million copies, and remains the fourth most popular game of the series. However, as GT5 stays in the news with frequent updates and new downloadable content, it may hold sales momentum throughout 2012.

Kunos Simulazioni, creators of netKar Pro, have announced to be working on a brand new title that will be released in 2012.

Aside from netKar Pro that has been equipped with lots of new content & features during the past two years, Kunos Simulazioni’s technology has also powered Ferrari’s critically acclaimed Virtual Academy simulator and some other titles like the Singtel Race Simulator that was released back in 2008.

There is no doubt that viewing technology for sim racing is an area which will revolutionise in the next few years.  The images we see while driving set the feel for the rest of the senses.  Before I get started on why "flat screen" TV's and 3D ares self defeating, I was encouraged to read about Toshiba's technology advances in glasses free 3D viewing.  

Here is a good article on where Toshiba is placed and what we can expect as commodity items soon.  I wonder if 3 x 55" glasses free 3D screens wrapped around you would work?  

'Glasses-free 3D' hits big time as Toshiba sets a date and price for 55-inch set - with a resolution FOUR TIMES hi-def

The Fanatec Wheel Fansite has published detailed benchmarks of the new wheel, comparing it to its closest competitors from Fanatec, Thrustmaster & Logitech.

The benchmarks have been made by using the iRacing Force Feedback Test software

Gran Turismo 5 has release yet ANOTHER update, this time version 2.02. It’s simply amazing to me how often Polyphony Digital continues to improve upon their racing megahit. Details can be found below! 

Major Changes and New Features 

 - Wheels can now be changed on Standard cars. 

- Downloadable contents can now be shared by multiple users with the Family Upgrade. (See Polyphony’s complete FAQ for more details.) 

- Cars purchased through DLC will now appear in the Car Dealerships. You can purchase additional versions of the same vehicles within the game using earned race credits.

- A copy button has been added to the lower left of the settings screen. A settings sheet saved in either A/B/C can now be copied to A, B or C. Gifts

- Toyota 86 GT ’12 will be available to all players who install the 2.02 update.

- Free coupons have been added that allow you to wash cars, change oil, overhaul your engine, or restore chassis rigidity in GT Auto. 10 coupons will be distributed for free to each of those who have downloaded the 2.02 update.

- The Gran Turismo Racing Kart 125 SPL. and five New Car Refresh cards will be provided to customers purchasing any DLC packs released in October 2011. The New Car Refresh can be used from the Special Coupons option in the items list, and will return your car to its brand new condition (before breaking-in the car’s engine). Equipped parts and current paint on the car will not be affected by this card.