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[Release] SteelRacing Porsche 911 GT3 (992) v.1.2

The customized SteelRacing's 911 GT3 has been updated with fixes and a more aggressive look!This time, I started with an already great car, the Porsche 911 GT3,but customized as my likings to create something different by designing a really large widebody kit and new aerodinamic parts to make it completely unique!ℹ️ Car Informations:This is a Steel's vision of a Porsche 911 GT3 Customization.Original creation by Adriaan Suy (MNBA)🌟 Features:Unique Widebody Aero KitChanged rims, added rear windshield vents, reworked materials and ...

[Dev Log] August 2025 Update

Here's a short update on the projects I'm actually working on.I'm still working on the tracks, but this month the focus is on the cars.Ruffian GT40v.0.7 update could be treated as a v.2.0 because of a new 3D Model that required me to adapt and rework most of the things.The result is better and more faithful to the real model, with many added details.I just redone the UV Maps and I'm currently working on finishing some skins and fixing some materials. Then I'll have to rework on the wipers and the update should be good to go....

[Release] Costa di Amalfi v.0.85

A new build of the fantastic Gran Turismo 4 track is available to try!Known issues: - New Trees require CSP 1.80+- Parallax Textures don't work well with RainFX, they will be controllable in a later version - Default AC Spectators are not the best: you can remove them by deleting the camera_facing.ini file in the data folder or with CM settingChangelogv.0.85 changes:- Added Reverse Layout (still some things to be adapted)- Better Water (more blueish)- Some changes in lighting and horizon (still to be fixed in some parts)v.0.8 changes:- Bett...

Quick Progress Update

Just a heads up... I'm working on a more clever way to place the assets I made for the tracks.This allows me to place them by following a curve and decide the spacing, rotation, offset and scale of the objects.Take a look here at billboard sponsors and walls.Textures and Geometry are not definitive, I'm still working on them.

[Release] Chamonix Remake v.0.2

The first playable version of the Chamonix Remake is here!Track is far for complete, but more details are being added and fixed, and it's starting to get really enjoyable!Features:Scratch made track (terrain, roads)Roads geometry almost finished, with working bumpsBasic AI (not perfect because of collisions)Basic Collisions (made for the GT4 version) to keep you on trackOriginal GT4 Props and buildings (will be remade from scratch)Download here

Costa di Amalfi Reverse - Assetto Corsa AI Testing

🏁 Assetto Corsa | Costa di Amalfi AI Test – GT4 Classic Track Remake (WIP) 🏁 In this video, I'm testing the AI opponents on my work-in-progress recreation of Costa di Amalfi, the iconic fictional street circuit from Gran Turismo 4, now being brought to life in Assetto Corsa! This narrow, technical, and scenic coastal route is known for its sharp turns, steep elevation changes, and old-world charm. Perfect for close-quarters racing, but how does the AI handle it? Let’s find out! 📍 Track: Costa di Amalfi (GT4 Fictional Track – ...

[Dev Log] May 2025 Update

Hello everyone!I'm here, back to update you on my projects.There's not a really vast mix of them I'm currently working on, but I made some good progress on some of them.TracksChamonix Remake - SpringI just unveiled this track in a recent Youtube video.This is my reimagined version of the Gran Turismo 4's track in the Spring season.No snow, only Tarmac fun!I'm putting all my efforts in this project for now, and while experimenting, I'm trying to understand more for better track creations and future ideas.Sculpting time.I&...

Chamonix GT4 Remake - Reveal Alpha1

🏁 Gran Turismo 4's Chamonix - Remade in Assetto Corsa (Spring Version) | Alpha Reveal 🌸 Welcome to the first reveal of my remake of the iconic Chamonix rally track from Gran Turismo 4, now reimagined for Assetto Corsa in its Spring version! This is an early alpha build, so expect many features to be added and improvements to come — from terrain detailing and textures to better optimization and environmental elements. 🔧 Status: Alpha 🎮 Platform: Assetto Corsa 🌼 Version: Spring (more seasonal versions planned) 👉 Stay tuned...

[Concept] Chamonix GT4 v.0.1

To all the Gran Turismo fans out there, and the ones that loved that series...There's a new track concept here, and it's Chamonix, seen in Gran Turismo 4! 🎉🎊IntroductionThis is just a proof of concept.It doesn't mean that this is a finished idea or track, but it's more of a test to see how it works in our beloved Assetto Corsa.Things to note:It doesn't have an AI line (means that you need to play it in Time Trial)Materials are rough!Textures are really low res (comparable to GT4/GT PSP)What's nextThe idea is to rem...

Steel Showroom 09: The Stage v.1.6

A new update is available for Steel Showroom 09,the animated showroom!V.1.6 Improves graphics and has a new layout: Type6!❤️ FEATURES:Play your MP4 videos!Now, instead of frames, you can use any of your MP4 videos.Packaged with 9 HQ videos made from scratch in Blender by me(find them in \extension\videos).config.json file in the extension folder to customize your video display.Input the video, change ratio, set speed, mute/unmute audioSet Lights, Fake Lights, Top lights are controllable in intensity, color, range, condition(change color, in...

Steel Showroom 13: Pale v.0.9

FEATURESCustomizable: change light colors via ext_config.iniSteelStudio compatible: Pick your favorite colors for the sceneadapt to your car combination for infinite possibilities11 SteelStudio themesChange material reflections via ext_config.ini4 Layouts: Christmas, Indoor, Outdoor, Empty1 Skin (White). Use SteelStudiofor infinite color combinations.EXTRANeed help to get started or want to get the free SteelStudio App?Take a look at the guide hereDownload the app here in the releases section

Steel Showroom: GT6 Dealer

A new showroom for you! FEATURES Customizable lights (ext_config.ini) 3 ext_config lights presets Steel Studio compatible: teleport locations ⚠️ Seeing the 3D Pit Crew guys near your cars? Want to get rid once and for all of them? Pitcrew and Pitcrew_Left.kn5 are included in the zip. Just read the readme to replace them. ? Ready to start your photoshooting? Share you new pictures on Instagram with the @steel.simracing account to have an instant feature and follow! ℹ️ Problems with configuring the showroom? Don't worry, join my D...

[Release] GT6 Dealer | v.0.8

A new showroom for you!FEATURESCustomizable lights (ext_config.ini)3 ext_config lights presetsSteel Studio compatible: teleport locations⚠️ Seeing the 3D Pit Crew guys near your cars?Want to get rid once and for all of them? Pitcrew and Pitcrew_Left.kn5 are included in the zip. Just read the readme to replace them.📸 Ready to start your photoshooting?Share you new pictures on Instagram with the @steel.simracingaccount to have an instant feature and follow!ℹ️ Problems with configuring the showroom?Don't worry, join my Discord commu...

[Sneak Peek] New showroom

I'm busy working on new tracks and showroom.So that's a sneak peek of a new showroom releasing soon for you!

[Release] Volkswagen T-Cross Advanced | 1.0

DescriptionThe Volkswagen T-Cross is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen. It is based on the MQB A0 platform shared with the Polo Mk6, and was officially launched in April 2019. The car is positioned below the T-Roc and alongside the Taigo/Nivus, it is the smallest SUV model from Volkswagen. It is also the second Volkswagen SUV model to sit in the B-SUV segment, after the T-Roc.FeaturesPBR MaterialsRainFX ready with working wipersDoors animationCSP Lights, CorneringLights and TurnlightsCM Paint...

[Dev Log] January 2025 Update

Hi everyone!Greetings for a great 2025 from me!The year started well and I focused on working some more on my projects for Assetto Corsa. This is just a short article, but I think it's right to keep you updated on what I'm working on.CarsI'm trying to set up a simpler and better way to create materials for my cars,and obviously make them more photorealistic while keeping flexibility between the projects.It's still not pretty straightforward, as ksEditor is not that flexible in configurations when you work on different cars, but ...

Merry Christmas from SteelRacing! 🎄🥳

I just wanted to send you my best wishes for these holidays and an happy new year!This year has been a real rollercoaster, with some bad moments, but with plenty of good and fun times too! 🤩 Your support really helped me to pay the loans and give my best efforts to create some quality mods for Assetto Corsa.I'm really grateful for the support to everyone of you!I even bought some more Blender addons to help me with the projects development that I will show you in the new next articles.Stay tuned for more, and wish you the best! ☃️Cri...

[Pack] Captivate Loop for Steel Showroom 09

I created a brand new video loop to download for Steel Showroom 09: The Stage! I recently subscribed to the Ducky3D Patreon channeland found really great loops and tutorials for Blender, so I tried and created some nice animations for this fantastic showroom.This video works with all the 5 Layouts of the showroom.HOW TO INSTALL Just drag and drop this zip to your CM (Content Manager) and confirm to update the track. The video will be added and you are ready to use it! 👌

Steel Showroom 13: Pale v.0.8

FEATURESCustomizable: change light colors via ext_config.iniSteel Studio compatible: Pick your favorite colors for the sceneadapt to your car combination for infinite possibilitiesChange material reflections via ext_config.ini3 Layouts: Christmas, Indoor, Outdoor1 Skin (White). Use Steel Studio for infinite color combinations.EXTRANeed help to get started or want to get the free Steel Studio App?Take a look at the guide hereDownload the app here in the releases section

[Dev Log] December 2024 Update

Hello everyone. It's nice to be here again.It's been a long time since I posted or released anything.LIFE UPDATEOn October 1st I started a new job.Many new things to learn, new colleagues, a more distant workplace, but surely some fresh air from the past.I'm still not sure it's the job of my life, but is good enough, at least for now.Still, I'm trying to follow some new courses to become a better web developer.My past work's situation is not finished. We are waiting for the time to earn everything we deserved from the co...

Important Announcement ⚠️

I have an important change in my life that I need to talk to all my supporters here on Patreon and in the rest of the Assetto Corsa community.Lately, I've been a bit quiet on the updates of the projects I was working on.I progressed on the next showroom (Steel Showroom 11: Art Gallery) by completing the art pieces materials (the showroom have space for 70 images) and worked on documentation and video introduction to Steel Studio: a new LUA App for Assetto Corsa.Everything with them was getting good, but something not expected hit me and my ...

SteelRacing Docs HUB

The first version of the SteelRacing Docs HUB is here!I always thought that my showrooms had something special to tell.They are not just a "track". They are scenes that lets you take your favorite car and make it shine.Capture the best shot and your creativity.But they are not just static showrooms.They are customizable.You can express your creativity, change lights colors and object visibility.Well, that could be a problem if you don't know how to do that.It's not that straighforward.But from today, you can read and learn how t...

Steel Showroom 09: The Stage (v.1.6)

This download gives you direct access to the track without Discord. This is a special showroom for Assetto Corsa with animated displays . You can run any of your MP4 files on the display and showcase your favorite cars. ❤️ Features: Play your MP4 videos! Now, instead of frames, you can use any of your MP4 videos. Packaged with 9 HQ videos made from scratch in Blender by me (find them in \extension\videos). config.json file in the extension folder to customize your video display. Input the video, change ratio, set speed, mute/unmute audio ...

[RELEASE] Steel Showroom 09: The Stage (v.1.5)

A new update is available for Steel Showroom 09,the animated showroom!This update is pretty BIG. There are numerous fixes, and some breaking changes that you will love.Features:Play your MP4 videos!Now, instead of frames, you can use any of your MP4 videos.Packaged with 9 HQ videos made from scratch in Blender by me(find them in \extension\videos).config.json file in the extension folder to customize your video display.Input the video, change ratio, set speed, mute/unmute audioSet Lights, Fake Lights, Top lights are controllable in intensity, c...

[Dev Log] Projects update of June

Just a quick post to update you on the status of some of my projects!Colle della Maddalena v.0.4The project is starting to take shape! As announced earlier, I'm focusing on the shortest layout (the more enjoyable) that features many hairpins and nice turns.I already added some new assets, like different colored cones made from scratch and painted with Substance Painter. Another addition is the new "Slalom layout", but I still have to work some more on object placement for better fun and challenge.Sad news is that I found out that th...

[WIP] Colle della Maddalena Hillclimb v.0.3

The first Alpha versions of Colle della Maddalena Hillclimb are available!Delete the old folder if you have the previous version.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:I took the decision to strip down the track to a smaller road for now. There's only the most enjoyable part (layout 3) that is the end part to the Colle della Maddalena.This is simpler, because it doesn't have many buildings, but this would allow me to put more efforts of this part and details, then focus on other projects too.For example, I created new props from scratch that I will use ...

Costa di Amalfi (v.0.85)

Costa di Amalfi is the famous GT Track that you loved in Gran Turismo 4, now for Assetto Corsa! Supporters versions help me to motivate and work more on the project, that will be FREE when reaches v.1.0. This download gives you direct access to the track without Discord. v.0.85 changes: - Added Reverse Layout (still some things to be adapted) - Better Water (more blueish) - Some changes in lighting and horizon (still to be fixed in some parts) v.0.8 changes: Better grandstands (new lights, not floating) Better start pod (new lights, not floa...

[BETA] Steel Showroom 11: Art Gallery

A new showroom is taking shape.The First Room (A1) is available to explore.Explore it and find a great spot for your next shots! 📸FEATURES:- 6 Car slots - A room full of Art: all AI generated by me (most of them are not definitive, will be replaced)- Steel Studio compatible (Releasing soon)- Lights: colors and intensity: customizable via ext_config⚠ Seeing the 3D Pit Crew guys near your cars? Want to get rid once and for all of them? Ptcrew and Pitcrew_Left.kn5 are included in the zip. Just read the readme to replace them.Using the map in ...

[UPDATE] Costa di Amalfi v.0.8

A new build of the fantastic Gran Turismo 4 track is available to try!Please note:To avoid and prevent possible leaks, this download is only available to Discord users. Using the app is really simple and gives you access to new features and downloads in the Steel Racing server. If you have issues using the app, feel free to contact me.Please, if you still didn't join us, enter the Discord Server and pick a role here:1. Link Patreon to your Discord account from your settings page2. Join Discord and Pick a Role3. Download the track from the D...

[UPDATE] Steel Showroom 05: Polyroom v1.2

The showroom has just been updated! There are some new simple, but userful changes to the studio, so you can now make more different shots than ever!Features: 5 Presets (ext_config) Baked AO SteelStudio compatible Customizable Lights: 26 colors (ext_config) Customizable objects visibility (ext_config) Up to 5 Cars 2 Skins 2 Layouts: Practice and Track DayPractice Layout is needed if you want to shot only one car Track day is to shoot from two to five cars(yes, now you can shoot up to five cars)ℹ️ This change has been needed because it allow...