Monday, August 3, 2020

The Bucket List Episode 1: Isle of Man

Back when this whole lockdown business was just starting, I decided to start a Bucket List of virtual motorsport, to experience many different forms of motorsport through Assetto Corsa. For the first item on the List, I decided to drive a lap of the Isle of Man TT course. I had originally wanted to use a BMW M5 Competition for tthe lap, but as I was unable to download that particular mod, I ended up using the Kunos BMW M4 as a substitute. The Isle of Man is a very long lap, with the roads being tight and affording little room for error. It gives you a whole new level of respect for the motorcycle racers who flock to the island to take part in the TT. Heading up the mountain, there's a decent stretch of road where you can open the taps and race across the hillside, and there's also a couple of very long straightaways to really test the top speed of your vehicle of choice.

Oh, and before you ask, I did get a little bit of air at Bellaugh Bridge.

Just a little bit...

You can get your hands on the Isle of Man TT Course for Assetto Corsa at https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/the-isle-of-man-tt.17415/ (registration required)


1 comment:

  1. Second attempt at posting - yes, love the Isle of Man track and even though it's a mod it gives you a sense of the speed and risks involved

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