<b><span style="font-size: 26px">Gleann Foilachte</span><br>
Fictional karting track in the Highlands</b><br>
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From Paper to Pixels – A Special Racing Circuit in Assetto Corsa!<br>
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This is more than just a track—it’s a heartfelt tribute and a family passion project! <br>
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Every year, our family celebrates Sinterklaas with handmade surprises. In 2023, my son created a karting circuit out of paper and cardboard as a gift for me. It was a touching gesture, inspired by the years I spent recreating his real-life karting experiences in racing simulators.In 2024, by pure coincidence, I got to return the favor. I took his incredible design and brought it to life in Assetto Corsa! The result? A breathtaking, challenging race track that feels just as exciting to drive as it was meaningful to create.<br>
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Track Highlights:<br>
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A challenging layout with flowing corners, blind turns & elevation changes<br>
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Perfect for Formula Student cars—fast, technical, and rewarding<br>
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Inspired by Scottish landscapes, adding a unique atmosphere<br>
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Difficult to master, but thrilling once you do!<br>
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Whether you're a sim racing enthusiast, a Formula Student fan, or just love unique circuits, this track is worth a spin! Let me know in the comments what you think.<br>
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<i>The original track design and the track in Assetto Corsa</i><br>
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The karting track is like the Grand Prix Karting tracks for Assetto Corsa adapted for Formula Student cars. For karts it is now a little bit spacious and a very fast circuit. For Formula Student it is a challenging track. With flowing curves, hairpin bends, fast full throttle curves and many blind corners it takes a while before you have a fast lap, but from then on it drives like a roller coaster.<br>
The finish is like the Grand Prix karting tracks, with the exception of the red and white kerbs. These are a bit more aggressive than those of the GPK tracks.<br>
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<b>Credits:</b><br>
Original track design: Guus van Doremalen<br>
Track build for rFactor: Nitro McClean<br>
Converted to Assetto Corsa: RMi Wood<br>
Assetto Corsa AI, track camera's and camera facing spectators: Nitro McClean<br>
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