rFactor 2 Round 1 Norisring - Sat Jan 17, 2026

Yeah, these cars are brutal, so it's a good representation of the DRM era.
I like the liveliness of this mod and the contact that the tyres have with the road.

I'm sure you noticed that the Norisring is especially "bumpy", so that gives it an extra layer on the cake
I can give you one driving tip ... stay close to the guardrail on the right on the main straight, so you brake in a straight line.

 

First, Big Kudos to Woodee for the mirror fix and the repack! Having it as a Steam download/install is priceless for league play.. Thanks, Woodee!!

Norisring is a 'bouncy house' experience for sure in these cars! Lots of white knuckle code browns at Noris...

I was not sure what to expect from the mod, it has a loose 'garage band' unfinished kind of feel, gritty & loose but under control. I like the way you can power slide them & the rear seems to hang in pretty good.

Tough call what car to drive at this bump fest

I drove all 5 and so far I think I'm taking the Capri for round 1, it's also going to be a question of tire wear, i havent done any long stints yet, so I have no idea, but I do know their is no way I can make these tires last 45 minutes. I seem to be melting them. probably from all the thrashing around

It's hard to see with all the bouncing, I'm literally getting air on the back streach... dropping the dampers & springs helps some, but seems slower, but the wheels stay on the ground ..

As mentioned above, some have gauges & some dont so it looks like it's still a wip? Did you say the dev is missing in action?
Again, glad we have Woodee to get it sorted & set up for us..

I think I'm saving the M4 for Nurb where you can air out that hot box of an engine..lol ..

 

It is indeed a mod in development. I find the driving physics raw and excelent like you said. The dashboard model of some cars need some work and in other area's too, but the driving is great. The Norisring is especially "bumpy" on its own and with this mod that is being accentuated. You also have to be as straight as you can, braking for T1 because the racing line in the approach is curved.
The mod developer Bug66 has gone of the radar a year ago. I've learned from Corti that he had some health issues.

 

Are these in the build already? Or will there be another update?

 

Steam will update when you start rFactor2.

 

My game fired right up so I guess its all good!
Thanks!!

 

All drivers, check if you can get on the server. The mod and server are updated to v0.04.
Steam should update when you start rFactor 2.

 

DRIVERS BRIEFING

1. All 5 events of this series will be broadcast
Broadcaster: Neil Wood


2. Norisring Conditions
a) The race will start at 02:00 PM (in-game time of course).
b) Time acceleration is normal. Fuel = normal, tyres = normal.
c) Cut Track points are set to 6
d) 100% damage
e) The weather is always dry.

3) This event has a single file formation lap. The pole sitter can start racing coming out of the last hairpin.

4. PUNTING:
- If you punt a driver, you have to stop and give the track position back.
- If you are not able to give the track position back, you have to do a pitlane drive-through.
- If you do not give the position back or do a drive-through, you will go 3 positions down in the end result after the race.
- Drivers who are punted can report to me, John van der Geest/admin, if the offender did none of the above.

5. The use of the Esc key in Qualification
Use of the Esc key during Qualifying is the equivalent of stopping your car and getting out. This may be done only in your pit stall. There are very few exceptions to this rule. Here are the only two we will currently consider. These exceptions are subject to change at any time:
1. You run out of fuel in the pit lane before reaching your pit stall.
2. You sustain damage to your car as a result of another driver and cannot make it back to your pit stall. You must prove your qualifying session was wrecked by another driver and that you made an attempt to return to pit lane.

If you use the Esc key in any location other than your pit stall, your Qualifying session is over and you may not return to the track.

6. You can find the password for the race server on the Norisring event page.

7. Unregistering in time if you can't make it.

8. Please use the SAME NAME in the rFactor 2 game as on our SRO signup list or it won't match in our automated result processing.
You can change your name in the rFactor 2 "Profile" menu.

9. If you plan to PROTEST another driver, you have to wait 24 hours counting from the end of the race.
Any protest filed before that time will be viewed as not received. You can find the rules about submitting a protest here.

10. You can find the server by typing SRO or the track name. Add the server to your favourites so you can always find it.
If you can't find the server in the rFactor 2 server list, you can access this way:
1. click on this link: https://simracepackages.lima-city.de/rF2server/
2. scroll down to "SRO" (it's alphabetical)
3. choose the correct server and join with the password (see point 4 above)
4. the server will start automatically and will take you to the event




Last but not least ... SIMRACINGONLINE wishes you a great race!
And always remember that your fellow SRO members have also put in a lot of time practising for this race,
so please be careful and respectful with your buddies.

 

Thanks Karl, hope to see you later!

 

Not taking my own advice, I did not keep my wheel straight for the braking in T1 and spun.
Then I had to wait for the whole field to pass, before I could go back on track. That was a bit of a shame, but otherwise, great race.

Grats to my teammate Toni Talvitie! Stellar drive.