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Forza 7 and Project CARS 2: Release Dates and Pre-Order Information

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This year’s E3 conference was a treat for racing enthusiasts. We saw previews of two big racing titles hitting stores this fall: Forza Motorsport 7 and Project CARS 2. Now that they are close to launch we wanted to recap the details and get you excited for new features and gameplay!

Forza Motorsport 7

Each iteration of the franchise brings something new and this time it’s all about 4K, cars, and customized drivers. Forza 7 is set to provide stunning visuals since it is built for the new Xbox One X and also your choice of Windows 10 machines. You can also play it on other versions of Xbox One like the S or original.

If you haven’t seen it already check out the official Forza 7 game trailer:

What’s New in this Version?

  • Takes advantage of XBOX One X
  • Able to deliver 4k quality and 60fps gameplay
  • 700+ cars available to race and customize
  • Highest selection of premium car brands
  • Support for the Forza Racing Championship Esports League
  • Personalize your driver’s appearance
  • Digital version allows you to play across Xbox devices or Win10 computers without buying multiple copies

Release Dates

  • September 29, 2017 if you purchase the Ultimate Edition
  • October 3, 2017 if you purchase the Standard or Deluxe Editions
  • November 7, 2017 for Xbox One X

When purchasing you’ll have to consider two questions: do I want to play on Windows and Xbox, and do I want to play it a few days early? If yes to both then go with the Ultimate digital version. Otherwise save some money and go with the standard or deluxe versions.

What’s Included in Each Edition?

The Standard Edition has everything mentioned above and is available in both digital and disc versions.

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The Math Behind Exit Speed and How It Leads to Seriously Fast Laps

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Why is exit speed so important? How much of a difference does it make?

That’s what we are going to answer in this lesson…

Overview of Exit Speed

Exit speed is how fast you are going as you leave the turn. Simple enough.

Exit speed is important because many turns lead onto a straight section of the track. When we get more speed out of a turn we get to carry that bonus speed the entire length of the straight.

That means if you sacrifice a little speed going into a turn and exit with an extra 2 mph, then you will have an extra 2 mph at the end of the straight.

Which would you rather have: extra speed through the beginning of a turn, or extra speed for hundreds of feet after a turn?

The second option is clearly the better deal. Let’s look at some numbers to get a better sense of the impact.

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Suspension Tuning in Forza Motorsport Video Course Now Available

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Course Now Open

Our latest course is now open for enrollment. And best of all it’s free! You can get started here or read more about it below.

Suspension Tuning Explained

In this course Dave Lacey, founder of the Fast & Clean Racing group, will take you through three main sections:

  • Tires and Alignment
  • Controlling Weight Transfer, and
  • Enhancing Grip.

Dave and I enjoyed putting this together even though it took about 5 times longer than we expected! That’s probably because the course is packed full of animations and explanations — we wanted it to be the “go-to” tuning guide for Forza players.

What to Expect

The course has style similar to others here at Gallium Racing School – detailed information explained in clear terms. Each video is five minutes or less so you can keep a good pace through the lectures. You also get a tuning checklist (PDF) for you to download and use as you build your setups.

All the videos are available instantly after you log in. We had a lot of students go through the class over the weekend and the feedback so far has been great. Enroll now to get a head start on everyone else!

Upcoming Courses and New Version of ForzaTune 6

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Did you ever wonder what all the settings do in the tuning menu? Well you can put the confusion to rest! We have a new, free class introducing the basics of tuning in Forza Motorsport and Horizon. This will be taught by Dave Lacey, a great guy and creator of the Fast and Clean Racing Group. Like all quality classes, this one has been months in the making but you can sign up here to get an email when it’s open.

Speaking of tuning in Forza, we just updated the ForzaTune 6 app to include drag racing, off-road tuning for Horizon 3 and gearing improvements. You can get the details on my post at the official ForzaTune blog.

As always, I would like to thank all of the students that have been signing up lately. It’s great to have you here at Gallium Racing School!

Play Forza? Now You Can Download the Official Gallium Racing School Vinyls

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Want to show off your favorite racing school in Forza Motorsport 6? After seeing the work of one of our students, Frank, I was inspired to make official vinyls for Gallium Racing School.

To add these vinyls to your designs search for “Gallium Racing” when adding a vinyl shape layer. Not sure how? You can watch a quick how-to video I posted on our ForzaTune channel here. Enjoy!

Gallium Racing School Now Open

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“I didn’t know homework could be this fun.”

That was a comment from one of our new racing school students. That’s the kind of feedback that brings a smile to my face. And so far I can’t believe the positive response from those who had early access to our first course, The Keys to Speed™.

I’d like to thank the many students that pre-ordered our first course and made this all possible.

We welcome future students and look forward to posting useful advice and news here on the GRS blog.