2024 Season 4 Patch 3 Release Notes [2024.10.09.01]


This is a 2024 Season 4 Patch Release that contains some impactful updates and needed fixes for issues.




iRACING:

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Account Management

iRacing now supports 2-factor authentication (2FA) using Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP).


This can be configured in the Security section of Account Management


(https://oauth.iracing.com/accountmanagement/security/).


The Support articles below explain how to set this up for your account.


How do I set up 2-factor authentication?

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000173750-how-do-i-set-up-2-factor-authentication

How do I disable 2-factor authentication?

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000173893-how-do-i-disable-2-factor-authentication

Enabling or Disabling Legacy Read Only Authentication

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000173894-enabling-or-disabling-legacy-read-only-authentication

What do I do if I have lost my 2-factor Authentication device?

https://support.iracing.com/support/solutions/articles/31000173895-what-do-i-do-if-i-have-lost-my-2-factor-authentication-device

3rd Parties using /data API

If you are currently scraping the /data API, please see this post about how this affects you.


https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/comment/584862/#Comment_584862

iRacing Companion App

Only versions of the iRacing Companion App that support 2FA will be functional after today’s release (v1.9.3 or newer). If you get an authentication error in the Companion App, be sure to go to your app store and download the latest and greatest version of the iRacing Companion App to continue using it (v1.9.6).


SIMULATION:

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Physics

For a variety of vehicle classes, fixed an issue where having a small amount of vehicle damage and encountering a minor ground snag could trigger an aerodynamics calculation cascade resulting in an unauthorized moon launch. The vehicles fixed with this aerodynamic update include:

- - All GT4 Class Cars

- - All TCR Class Cars

- - FIA F4

- - Toyota GR86

Race Control

Fixed an issue where a Race would fail to start if the entire field was starting from the pits.

- - This was just a communication issue between iRacing track officials, Barney, Legendary Flagman, and Fred, Flawless Wheelman.

Heat Racing

Fixed an issue that could crash RaceServers if no Heat Sessions were actually setup during a Heat Racing Event.

Graphics

The texture loading algorithm has been updated for improved processing.

Fixed a memory leak in the particle effects system.



CARS:

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Dallara IR18

Fixed a competition issue where the amount of P2P available for use during an event could be reset if the driver’s internet connection was unstable.

Ford Mustang GT3

For the damage model, wheel mounts have been slightly strengthened.

Mini Stock

For the damage model, the allowable rear suspension hyperextension distance has been reduced.

Super Formula SF23

Fixed a competition issue where the amount of P2P available for use during an event could be reset if the driver’s internet connection was unstable.



TRACKS:

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Cadwell Park Circuit

The off-track surface properties at the exit of the final two corners have been updated to behave more like grass than pavement.

Fixed an issue where some pit entry tire barriers were only partially solid objects.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

(2024 Configs) - The normal pace lap starting grid position has been moved to the straight after Pouhon.

Road America

Track surface bumpmap has been regenerated.

Signage and bridge textures have been updated.

Terrain colors have been updated to better match the grasses.