SCCA Trans-Am Racer Announced

This morning, Motorsport Simulations, developer of AMA Superbike, announced that it has acquired the Trans-Am license from the Sports Car Club of America and that it would be developing a racing simulator based on the license for a mid-2000 release.

"The SCCA has recognized our commitment to building a bridge between the world of motorsport racing and interactive entertainment, and the SCCA Trans-Am simulation makes a great addition to the Motorsims Racing Network," said Motorsims CEO and founder Bob McCarthy. "With Motorsims' SCCA Trans-Am simulation, AMA Superbike and additional titles to come, Motorsims is continuing to build the largest, most diverse interactive racing network the Internet has to offer."

Motorsims will use its existing AMA Superbike 3D engine, which will be modified to simulate four-wheel vehicles, to power the unnamed Trans-Am racing simulator. Additionally, professional SCCA driver Bob Archer will be helping the development of the game with advice and consulting. Trans-Am Racing has been around since 1966. It is a sprint race, which means that drivers don't make any pit stops. Naturally, the game will follow this same format, and players will have to manage their tire wear, tire pressure, engine temperature, and fuel economy to get to the checkered flag.

Motorsims will slowly trickle out more information on the game in the immediate future. The game is tentatively scheduled for a mid-2000 release.