Watkins Glen - Long Course v1.0

Theme:

Eifel

Number Of Turns:

12

Length:

5.510

Length (Unit):

km

Replica of Watkins Glen International v1.0
-Long Course-

After testing this version of Watkins Glen - Short Course by @nascarfan1400 I decided to recreate the Long Course which is used for the IndyCar Series.

As the elevation is really close to original in that version I orientated to that direction of the homestraight and created the full circuit layout.

v1.0 Release Notes:

Track length and elements

• track length only 40 m longer than original
• all element lengths measured in a Google Earth image
• every radius and straight very close to original
• T5 (bus stop chicane) adapted to reduce bumps to a minimum
• T 8 adapted to remove a turn exit bump

Curbing and Scenery

• all original curbs placed correctly
• stands close to original places (where possible)
• as original fences can't be recreated I positioned a track gate at The Esses to symbolize the originally existing overpass
  
• some extra trees, banks, track marshals and tents to create an alive circuit

Elevation

• not manageable to create the exact real elevation
  but:
• close to original elevation in many track parts
  - downhill to T1
  - downhill through T2
  - uphill through T3 and T4 (The Esses)
  - slight downhill out of T6 and to T7
  - uphill through T8
  - flat from T10 to T12
  
• different from original but still nice parts
  - T5 (chicane) little too steep
  - T6 (inner loop) uphill to apex and downhill afterwards
  - lowest track part at entry to T7
  - uphill through T7 and to T8
  - downhill section to T9, through T9 and to T10

The elevation is very similar to original in the first part of the track up to the bus stop chicane. The compared to short version added "The Boot" section has a different from original elevation. The terrain just doesn't allow a correct original replica for that track part. Nevertheless this creation is fun to drive and there is general elevation feel which any Eifel flat version can't provide.

Though there are no extremly long straights this circuit is really fast and has a fantastic flow. There are some small kinks through the chicane and T7 and T8 are a bit challenging.

I suggest to test it yourself! Have fun.

Thanks to @OGGamer who captured this thrilling 6 lap Arcade Race video.



Original Track Map

Original Elevation Map



Replica Track Map



Replica Scenery Map