iRacing 2021 Season 2 Patch 4 is now available

Elsewhere, there are refinements to the Race Series and Hosted Racing UIs. The full patch notes are listed below from the iRacing support forum.

IRACING SEASON 2 PATCH 4 CHANGELOG

iRACING UI: (5.13.01-2021-s2)

General

• The clock in the UI banner has been made more visible when Dark Mode is active.

Race Series

• The Event start dates have been added to the information displayed in the Season Schedule.
• – This shows the start date for all weeks, regardless if they are completed or in progress.
• The minimum number of participants required in order for a Ranked Session to go Official has been added to the Series Info panel.
• – Remember, your Safety Rating is always effected by your performance in Ranked Sessions; and your iRating is only effected if the event has enough participants to go Official!
• Fixed an issue where the displayed time of day word description (except Afternoon) did not match the actual time value for the Session info.
• Fixed an issue where the Time of Day info bubble was not displayed correctly on a Series Schedule.

Hosted Racing

• When creating a Hosted Session from an event on a Race Season Schedule, the correct time of day will now be carried over into the Hosted Session creation window.
• Fixed an issue where setting a weight penalty for a given car was being automatically rounded to the nearest whole kilogram, regardless of units in use and actual value.
• Fixed an issue where creating a Hosted Session from a Series Schedule was not carrying over the correct Time of Day settings.

Test Drive

• When creating a Test Drive from a Series event, the correct time of day will now be carried over into the Test Drive creation window.

Leagues

• When creating a League Team Race, the Grid Builder button is now correctly unavailable.

Paint Shop

• Fixed an issue where an empty column could appear when selecting to change cars.

SIMULATION

Peripherals

• A new Thrustmaster “OneWheel” API has been integrated.
• – This API should resolve various force feedback issues. This update is automatic, no manual processes are required by users.
• TrueForce support for Logitech wheels has been re-enabled.
• – Users will need to manually force GHUB to upgrade to version 2021.3.5164 if you are already on version 2021.2.7359. See the following forum post for a guide on how to get Logitech TrueForce back up and running safely: https://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3801302.page

CARS

ARCA Menards Chevrolet Impala

• The New Damage Model has been re-enabled for this vehicle on this environment!
• For the New Damage Model, several adjustments have been made, including:
• – Wheel strengths have been adjusted so they break or hinge less.
• – Spring damper limits have been adjusted so they may occasionally collapse with appropriate damage.
• – The break thresholds for many body mount points have been reduced.

Global Mazda MX-5 Cup

• Preventative measures have been taken to halt rampant license plate thievery for this vehicle within the 3D Model Viewer.

Mercedes-AMG GT3

• Fixed an issue where the iRacing UI model for this vehicle could appear without mirrors.

NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

• Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.

NASCAR Cup Series Ford Mustang

• Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.

NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camry

• Gearing has been adjusted slightly while running at Darlington Raceway to account for reduced aerodynamic drag.

TRACKS

Kansas Speedway

• Some advertisements and signs have been updated.

Talladega Superspeedway

• Some advertisements and signs have been updated.