/// REAL LIFE TRACKS - Recreations and Remakes

[FR_Player-One 1,601]

Hello and Welcome,

 

2020 UPDATE :

After painful DAYS of work, and about 100's of security checks to verify I'm human (because this is inhuman to edit this thread..) in order to save my editing progress...

Not counting that my PC was starting to struggle handling this amount of data and copy pasta..

 

The list is finally up to date with everything posted.

Probably the last update until PS5 and Xbox Series X comes along.

 

This thread solely focuses on real life tracks (and various remakes), NO "original" ones.

That also include recreations of fictional racetracks found in other video games (example : Gran Turismo).

 

 

Scroll down for the list of available tracks

 

 

The objectives of this thread :

 

The objective is to discuss this topic and to allow people to share their creations, permitting other players who are looking for this kind of tracks to find them easily.

But remember, as creators, the objective is also to help each other build them, and overcome the issues we could encounter with the Content Creator while we're building them. Considering that some tracks could be really challenging to put together if we want to be as accurate as possible.

 

Another objective is to make the best recreations / remakes possible. For that, put selfishness aside.

If two, or more, of you plan on making one particular race track (on the same platform), either talk to each other and decide which one of you will make it, or both of you make it but after you're done with it, test it, choose the best one and seek improvement with each other's advice.

Know that we will only keep one of these two in the end. We don't need 55 Daytona remakes, 53 of them being badly made and/or having problems, you know what I mean.

 

If there is two identical tracks without consensus, I will decide myself which one is the best overall and only include this one in this thread.

 

The final goal being to have a set of very good, faithful and well made tracks at our disposal, that we can enjoy and play with our crew or friends.
"Who" built them shouldn't matter, and it doesn't matter really. Do not seek "plays, likes, fame" (it won't make any difference in your life, and in some time you'll realize how useless it is). And no d*ck fights over who's the best creator or whatnot.

 

 

We only compete during the race. Just enjoy the game and make the best of it

 

 

Random Infos, Tips and Advices :

 

- You should NOT base the creation of your track on the lenght of the real one.

This is a mistake. The vehicles in GTA are a lot slower than real ones, and the physics (the way they can handle turns, curves, braking etc) is very different than the real thing. Keep that in mind.
 

- What you should base your track on is, firstly, its laptimes (I choose Formula 1 as a reference, personnally, as the faster it is the less "boring" it can be in GTA once remade) and/or, secondly, the driving experience.

The later is a lot more subjective, and might be harder to recreate. But, if you can get the feeling of the track right, plus the driving experience right, then you've achieved a good and faithful recreation of a racetrack. Even if you had to "adapt" certain things to GTA physics/driving.

 

- Also keep in mind that, if a player CAN shortcut sections of your track, he most definitely WILL. Do not expect them to respect the track limits just because there is a white line, they will cross it.

And this is the kind of things that takes you out from feeling you're driving "a real track".

 

- Always allow yourself to spend some time and prop budget on the scenery, as much as you can (once you're happy with the actual track). Rather than letting the track float in mid air. The bare minimum should be to put large block underneath and in between the roads.

 

- Remember to save your progress as often as possible ! Think you don't need to save ? Watch servers ot being available for no reason, crash or whatever and make you lose several hours of progress without a warning.

- Do not neglect the "advanced options" feature. You should know by now. It takes longer but it's very usefull to precisely place props, make new angles for turns etc.

- Avoid tubes, jumps, etc that would not fit IRL racing tracks. Obviously.

- The more immersive it is, the better. You basically want it to be... :

 

 

 

Any other tips, advices ? Feel free to share them. Thank you !

 

 

List of Tracks available :

 

Clicking on the Link will redirect you to its Social Club page where you can have more infos on the track and bookmark it.

 

When introducing / posting your track, or a track, a picture or a video is welcome. And please always mention your platform.

 

The list of tracks below are not necessarily "verified" or approved by anyone. They may not be up to your standard, and certainly not mine lol.
I only put them here at your disposal. You make your own opinion. They are arranged by country / category.

NOTES :

- Whenever I update this list, The most recent tracks will be signaled by a *NEW* sign next to them. This will last until the next serious update.

- Be aware that some pictures or videos you see may be largely outdated by the time you see them here.

- And some of the track themselves might very well be outdated today, or look odd. I can't verify them all, but for the ones I know, love and play often, I will rate them " ***** " (five stars) next to their names in the list. And of course I love my own creations what do you expect lol

 

 

 

Playstation 4 :

 

Japan :

 

• TSUKUBA Circuit *****

 

 

• OKAYAMA International Circuit

 

 

• SUZUKA Circuit 

 

 

U.S.A :

 

• LAGUNA SECA Raceway
• LONG BEACH Circuit
• SONOMA Raceway

 

 

• FIRESTONE GP of St. Petersburg
• TALLADEGA SuperSpeedway
• INDIANAPOLIS Motor Speedway
• Mt. PANORAMA Circuit *****

Spoiler

 

 

 

Canada :

 

• Circuit GILLES VILLENEUVE

 

 

 

U.K. :

 

• THRUXTON Circuit

 

 

• SNETTERTON Circuit

 

 

• PEMBREY Circuit

• TOP GEAR Test Track *****

 

 

• TOP GEAR Test Track (Short)

 

 

• CROFT Circuit
• BRANDS HATCH INDY

• ARENA ESSEX Raceway 

 

 

• ROCKINGHAM Motor Speedway 
• SILVERSTONE Circuit

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

France and Monaco :

 

• VAL DE VIENNE
• Circuit PAUL RICARD
• MONACO Grand Prix
• Circuit de MONACO

Spoiler

 

• MONACO Supercup

Spoiler

 

 

 

Portugal :

 

• PORTIMAO Circuit 

 

 

 

 

Italy :

 

• MONZA (Junior-Chubb)

Spoiler

 

• MONZA (FR_Player-One) *****

 

 

Spain :

 

• Circuit de CATALUNYA

Spoiler

 

 

 

Germany :

 

• NORISRING
• NÜRBURGRING GP

Spoiler

 

• HOCKEINHEIMRING

 

 

 

 

Hungary :

 

• HUNGARORING

Spoiler

 

 

 

Australia :

 

• SURFERS PARADISE Circuit
• ALBERT PARK Circuit

 

 

Bahrain :

 

• BAHRAIN International Circuit

Spoiler

 

 

 

China :

 

• SHANGHAI International Circuit

Spoiler

 

 

 

Fictional and Other Video Games :

 

• (GTA : SA) HOTRING 8-Track Forum

 

• (Gran Turismo, JP) TOKYO R246
• (Gran Turismo, JP) SPECIAL STAGE Route 5
• (Gran Turismo, USA, NY) NEW YORK Circuit
• (Gran Turismo, USA, WA) SEATTLE Circuit
• (Gran Turismo, FR) OPERA Paris
• (Gran Turismo, CN) HONG KONG
• (Gran Turismo, KR) SEOUL CENTRAL

 

• (Mario Kart) MK Mario Circuit 1
• (Mario Kart) MK Mario Circuit 2
• (Mario Kart) MK Bowser Castle 1
• (Mario Kart) MK Donut Plains 1

 

 

 

XBox One :

 

• (MC) MONACO Grand Prix

 

 

• (UK) DONINGTON PARK (Moto GP)

Spoiler

 

• (UK) BRANDS HATCH GP Circuit
• (UK) BRANDS HATCH Indy Circuit

Spoiler

 

• (UK) SILVERSTONE

Spoiler

 

• (USA) LAGUNA SECA

Spoiler

 

 

• (GER) HOCKENHEIMRING

 

• (GTA IV) Stars in Your Eyes (standard)
• (GTA IV) Stars in Your Eyes (GTA mode)

 

PC :

 

I would like to encourage PC creators and players to share more of the tracks from this platform, especially considering what's possible compared to consoles.

• (JP) TSUKUBA Circuit
• (JP) EBISU (Drift Variant)

 

 

• (MC) Circuit de MONACO

 

 

Edited October 8, 2020 by FR_Player-One

[Mr. Larson 670]

I'll give it a quick start with a very nice recreation of Monaco. Not mine though, but I know the track will be improved after the stunt race creator launch.
It's already pretty good and my favorite track made with the new props so far. PS4. Of course.
http://rsg.ms/5c99bfe

I'm looking forward for Spa, but don't really want it to be in the sky.

Edited July 28, 2016 by Martins Matraze

[FR_Player-One 1,601]

^I will be happy to check it out once updated, after the Creator is out !
Make sure to update your post with your new track then.

 

I was thinking about ways of using other props to cover the water (or anything) below the tracks, to avoid as much as possible "breaking the immersion". Any tips on this subject is (will be) welcome as well.

Edited July 28, 2016 by FR_Player-One

[reform 2,286]

I have to agree that a huge priority for me will be the scenery/setting. Making a totally accurate coppy of a track layout, but having it float above nothing/water/whatever is of no interest to me.

 

I'm looking forward to the tracks that most effectively use the tools we have to make the tracks feel like they were always there. Like they belong in the environment where they are set.

 

I don't mind if a circuit layout is not 100% accurate so long as the setting feels right and doesn't look awkward/unrealistic.

 

From some of the stunt races released so far, it seems like the removal of lamp posts and other street furnature is at least partially possible. This is great news for street circuit remakes!

 

 

Tracks I'm most interested in playing or making would be:

Nurburgring

Monza

Singapore

Any typical Nascar ring

Silverstone

Sarthe

Abu Dhabi

Baku

Guilles Villeneuve

Pikes Peak

Edited July 28, 2016 by reform

[MrGrandis 2,699]

Definitely will remake tracks like Nurburgring, Nurburgring GP, Suzuka Circuit, Macau Guia, Monaco, Silverstone.

But making it hover above ground just makes no sense and destroy what makes the track special in real life.

 

I am waiting to see the possibility to completely close a street circuit and remove lampposts. Would be even better if we could remove trees, too.

[FR_Player-One 1,601]

I totally agree. And that's why I talked about locations to use ^^

It's cerainly not pleasing (for non-stunt races) to have a track hovering or being mid air...

That said, it might be our best option if we don't want to limit the possibilities. Mixing hovering parts, ground sections, and with a clever use of other props to hide the fact that it's hovering, of course.

 

We're still unsure as if we have access to stunt props for the classic race creator (hopefully...) or not.
Removing lampposts seems possible (we'll see if they give us the option to), but I highly doubt we will be able to remove any elements with no physic attached to them (that are part of the map basically), that include trees, and wood poles.

 

 

On a side note, I'm undecided about what track to make/remake, as I don't really have much time to spend playing, and therefore even less building. But I will certainly try some things. ^^
I'll be happy to play / test any recreations, but I'm particularly interested in any formula 1 grand prix tracks.

[sleepwalk1980 2,018]

Best believe I'm making some Mario Kart track recreations...

[MGgames100 20,337]

Not really a "track" per se, but I'd love to see mountain drift roads.

 

And old Top Gear track.

[V4S 14,015]

Laguna Seca and Tsukuba Circuit!

[PoisonedGas 1,403]

I'd love to see Mt. Panorama

[Mervz789 273]

Just naming some of my favourite tracks I would love to see.

Curcuit de la Sarthe

Twin Ring Motegi

Tokyo R246

 

From the Gran Turismo Series:

Autumn Ring

Deep Forest Raceway

Grand Valley Speedway

Trial Mountain Circuit

Apricot Hill Raceway

 

Whoever recreates these, You sir are a legend.

[giraffeboy 377]

Don't forget Test Course

The only bad thing will be, if you thought you had to wade through a pile of s*** last time to find some gems, wait till this hits. But then again, the gems will be all the more beautiful too.

[FR_Player-One 1,601]

A reply for everybody ! ^^

lol

 

 

 

Best believe I'm making some Mario Kart track recreations...

I can bet some Mario Kart tracks will be remade lol

Not really a "track" per se, but I'd love to see mountain drift roads.
-snip-
And old Top Gear track.

That would be cool, I don't know if it's possible tho.

Not specially a recreation also but I was thinking about RallyCross style of tracks as well.

Laguna Seca and Tsukuba Circuit!

Yes ! Laguna Seca might be complicated to remake but that's one of my favorite too

Hey I will give a try to recreating Tsukuba Circuit myself.
With its size and relative simplicity, it might be a good creator exercise for me, considering the lack of time I can invest building tracks lol

I'd love to see Mt. Panorama

Good one, don't know if possible either.

Just naming some of my favourite tracks I would love to see.
Curcuit de la Sarthe
Twin Ring Motegi
Tokyo R246

From the Gran Turismo Series:
Autumn Ring
Deep Forest Raceway
Grand Valley Speedway
Trial Mountain Circuit
Apricot Hill Raceway

Whoever recreates these, You sir are a legend.

Yep, I have nothing to add ! lol
You named some of my very favorites, especially the ones from Gran Turismo

Don't forget Test Course

The only bad thing will be, if you thought you had to wade through a pile of s*** last time to find some gems, wait till this hits. But then again, the gems will be all the more beautiful too.

Problem is, it may be boring in GTA. You reach top speed way too fast, and it's way too slow for a track like this... this long, or you would have to shorten it quite a lot.
I was thinking Daytona could be cool tho. It's shorter I believe.

Edited August 1, 2016 by FR_Player-One

[ReRo 502]

I'll definitely try to recreate Monaco by using that tunnel next to Del Perro Pier, it's similar in length and has a light right bend. Interlagos is another track I'd like to replicate, but I worry about how to make the track seem open, don't want to have fences all around the track all the time, so that's an issue. Not a problem for Monaco, but definitely for all other race tracks. We'll see how it goes, cant wait for tomorrow.

[reform 2,286]

Bah, apparantly, street props, at this time, can't be removed in the stunt creator (Even though some R* created stunt races have removed lamp posts etc.)

 

That's a bit of a shame.

[Moozze 61]

If the new creator features actually allow for it, I would definitely have a go at some old school tracks like Monza, Silverstone, Monaco, Spa Franchorchamps, Laguna Seca, Montreal, Suzuka, Snetterton, Zolder and then there's the other stuff like WRC type races or rally cross or Pikes Peak or NASCAR or WEC or Moto GP or ... or ... Bloody hell, the list is just endless! Choices, choices ...

[the nameless 943]

Whatever it brings, I will difinately be trying to make Laguna Seca. I'm kind of inbetween with regards to floating tracks vs realistic look. I'd be happy to play a close recreation of a track with correct corner angles and elevation changes if it's floating, but I'd be also ok with playing tracks that take small creative liberties in order to get the most accurate features.

 

I tried a Monaco recreation in the standard creator, focusing on certain features, mainly following the hairpin with the tunnel, and the tunnel exit into the chicane. I think I'd rather have it in the air if it meant I could better recreate the hairpin on a downhill and have real apexes. This is mine from the ps3 creations thread http://rsg.ms/3c3ec71

 

http://gtaforums.com/topic/663247-share-your-playstation-creations/page-41?do=findComment&comment=1067504519

 

If the new update allows for recreations, I hope the creators will have the sense to add their name to it or a signature mark of somekind, because there is no doubt that someone will make a great Monaco or Laguna Seca, but there will be hundreds of them, so if you see a race invite for "Monaco" you will accept it thinking it might be that great one I played, but probably won't. Where as if you get an invite for "Monaco (by Moozze)" you will know it's the good one. (Moozze was just the name above the reply box, used as an example).

Edited August 1, 2016 by the nameless

[dimitrispgr 225]

 

 

I cant believe this is possible now in the game. Best "dlc" ever. This game will?die for me only when VI is out.

 

Ps. Just hope people wont use red colors but grey type.

Edited August 1, 2016 by dimitrispgr

[FR_Player-One 1,601]

but I worry about how to make the track seem open, don't want to have fences all around the track all the time, so that's an issue.

"Creative use of other props" might be a solution to that ^^

Hopefully we can place 150 props now, rather than 100...

 

 

Bah, apparantly, street props, at this time, can't be removed in the stunt creator (Even though some R* created stunt races have removed lamp posts etc.)

 

That's a bit of a shame.

I can only hope you're wrong...

 

 

then there's the other stuff like WRC type races or rally cross or Pikes Peak or NASCAR or WEC or Moto GP or ... or ...

I've built WRC type of races, no recreations of any real tracks tho.

Link and infos in my signature if interested.

 

 

I'm kind of inbetween with regards to floating tracks vs realistic look. I'd be happy to play a close recreation of a track with correct corner angles and elevation changes if it's floating, but I'd be also ok with playing tracks that take small creative liberties in order to get the most accurate features.

 

 

If the new update allows for recreations, I hope the creators will have the sense to add their name to it or a signature mark of somekind, because there is no doubt that someone will make a great Monaco or Laguna Seca, but there will be hundreds of them, so if you see a race invite for "Monaco" you will accept it thinking it might be that great one I played, but probably won't. Where as if you get an invite for "Monaco (by Moozze)" you will know it's the good one. (Moozze was just the name above the reply box, used as an example).

Same.

 

If only we could all agree on a pre-name "tag" to identify good quality tracks. After testing and agreement, maybe the creator could rename his track as, for example, "IRL - Monaco" or anything else. (names such as "(by XXplayerXX)" would be too long and literally anyone could write "by XXX" and it wouldn't guarantee quality)

But that will most likely not happen ^^

 

 

 

 

The current Monaco is far from perfect, it's alright but certain things could be changed and improved.

Edited August 2, 2016 by FR_Player-One

[FrostyJ 577]

Loving it so far, and stunt props ARE working with the 150 prop limit in regular races. Lots of colors and props to choose from.

[MrGrandis 2,699]

Loving it so far, and stunt props ARE working with the 150 prop limit in regular races. Lots of colors and props to choose from.

So Prop snapping and the extruded road works for normal race too?

[wmblgy 678]

So Prop snapping and the extruded road works for normal race too?

Using any of the new props turns your race into a Stunt Race.

[FR_Player-One 1,601]

 

So Prop snapping and the extruded road works for normal race too?

Using any of the new props turns your race into a Stunt Race.

 

Yeah, at least you can edit your previous existing races and add the new props.

Even tho it changes to "stunt race".

 

A shame that we can't remove light posts etc tho >< dammit R*

[MrGrandis 2,699]

 

 

So Prop snapping and the extruded road works for normal race too?

Using any of the new props turns your race into a Stunt Race.

 

Yeah, at least you can edit your previous existing races and add the new props.

Even tho it changes to "stunt race".

 

A shame that we can't remove light posts etc tho >< dammit R*

 

Damn it, I edited the Nurburgring before I read the replies

 

Apparently it has turned into a stunt track lol

 

 

edit:

I have updated one of my tracks - Suzuka Circuit, guys please try it out, its really hard to make those snap props listen to you lol

 

Platform: PS4

Game Mode: Stunt Race (Caused by the stunt props)

Players: 1-30

 

Link: https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/gtav/ps4/jobs?ownertype=member&nickname=Mr_Grandis&missionId=J70Mb_lBokGbv2ZHhr0awQ

Edited August 2, 2016 by Mr Grandis

[reform 2,286]

God damn when those road sections spaz out and go into an insane spin. This certainly isn't easy to get something of the standard I'm aiming for.

Edited August 2, 2016 by reform

[Mervz789 273]

I'll give it a quick start with a very nice recreation of Monaco. Not mine though, but I know the track will be improved after the stunt race creator launch.

It's already pretty good and my favorite track made with the new props so far. PS4. Of course.

http://rsg.ms/5c99bfe

 

I'm looking forward for Spa, but don't really want it to be in the sky.

 

All I can say is... It's pretty good!

[Tofu86_ 581]

Laguna Seca and Tsukuba Circuit!

[MrGrandis 2,699]

 

Laguna Seca and Tsukuba Circuit!

 

Laguna Seca with the altitude and banked turns would be amazing

 

 

 

I'll give it a quick start with a very nice recreation of Monaco. Not mine though, but I know the track will be improved after the stunt race creator launch.

It's already pretty good and my favorite track made with the new props so far. PS4. Of course.

http://rsg.ms/5c99bfe

 

I'm looking forward for Spa, but don't really want it to be in the sky.

 

All I can say is... It's pretty good!

 

Would be better if half the section are not hovering above water, a solid 8/10

Edited August 3, 2016 by Mr Grandis

[the nameless 943]

Man this is hard. I had a go at laguna seca but because of the elevation changes I had a twat of a time matching up the last bit. Also you can't really make super tight v turns, making spa is going to be tough.

[FR_Player-One 1,601]

God damn when those road sections spaz out and go into an insane spin. This certainly isn't easy to get something of the standard I'm aiming for.

Yeah, I had them do that as well, and sometimes I get teleported in the city (to a very specific street). I don't know what's up with that... but it's annoying.

Sometimes they "flicker" (is that the right word) like crazy, too.

 

 

Man this is hard. I had a go at laguna seca but because of the elevation changes I had a twat of a time matching up the last bit. Also you can't really make super tight v turns, making spa is going to be tough.

It is hard !

I gave a try at Tsukuba Circuit, to see what we could do.

It's complicated.

Proportions aren't quite right, and you don't have many options for the angles of the turns... The camera doesn't help, since you can't wee anything horizontally (to help judge the elevation changes for example).

Eventually I saved my progress and left it alone to work on one of my personnal track.

 

But I will get back to it, maybe tomorrow.

 

This takes longer than I would have thought.

Edited August 3, 2016 by FR_Player-One