Road Atlanta Returns For Forza Motorsport Update 11

Update 11.0, dubbed “Road to Race,” arrives, bringing exciting new additions, including a new Nissan Skyline and Multi-Class Racing.

TL;DR – What’s New?

• Road Atlanta returns – Finally some good news for Formula Drift fans! “Full” and “Club Circuit” layouts.
• Multi-Class Racing – Compete against vehicles from different classes in the same race.
• Two new cars – 1998 Nissan #23 Pennzoil NISMO Skyline GT-R and 2011 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione 458 Italia GTC.
• Enhanced Livery Editor – New decals, shapes, and customization options.
• Logitech TRUEFORCE support
• Endurance Series makes a comeback
• Still lacking full drifting support

Return Of Road Atlanta

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is making a comeback to Forza Motorsport. The challenging and technical circuit is available in both Full and Club layouts, offering a variety of racing experiences. Providing sweeping corners, elevation changes, and demanding sections, there are plenty of reasons it’s so popular among racing and drifting fans.

Drifting fans will know Road Atlanta as one of the tracks featured in the Formula Drift (FD) championship. But did you know that it actually hosted the very first Formula Drift event in April 2004?

Since 2004, it has remained a consistent fixture on the FD calendar, making it one of the series’ most iconic and longstanding venues.

Eager to put your drifting skills to the test on the Road Atlanta layout? Simply head to Turns 10A and 10 B to utilize the keyhole section specifically designed for the series. Be warned – the unconventional layout provides tight bends and elevation changes that will test your skills and car setups.

While Forza Motorsport might be neglecting drifting fans by not providing full support with drift lobbies and drifting points, they can’t spoil all the fun!

Multi-Class Racing

While Multi-Class Racing may not be too exciting for drifting enthusiasts, it’s an excellent addition for those who enjoy competitive racing.

The addition allows vehicles from different classes to compete in the same race, which wasn’t possible in Forza Motorsport until now, replicating real-world endurance racing formats seen in events like Le Mans.

Two New Cars Join The Roster

Update 11 also introduces two new vehicles to the roster:

• 1998 Nissan #23 Pennzoil NISMO Skyline GT-R
• 2011 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione 458 Italia GTC

While it might not be the Skyline that JDM drifting fans were hoping for, these iconic racing machines are a welcome addition to the game.

The 1998 Nissan #23 Pennzoil NISMO Skyline GT-R competed in the Japan GT Championship (JGTC) series, which later evolved into the Super GT series.

The car is based on the road-going Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R but heavily modified for racing. It features a highly tuned RB26DETT engine with increased displacement from the standard 2,658cc to 2,708cc.

Unlike the stock R33 GT-R, which was known for its all-wheel-drive system, the race version is modified to be rear-wheel drive (FR), which means it does have some sideways potential if you can tame it!

Livery Editor Improvements

The improved Livery Editor lets you express your creativity with new decals, shapes, and customization options, giving you even more tools to design unique liveries, whether you want to recreate classic racing designs or come up with your own distinctive style.

Logitech TRUEFORCE Support

This integration allows compatible Logitech wheels, such as the Logitech G PRO, to take advantage of enhanced force feedback. This technology delivers realistic and nuanced feedback, allowing an enhanced feeling of every wheel slip, bump, curb, surface change, and even engine vibration.

Endurance Series Comeback

For those looking for the ultimate test of racing ability, the Endurance Series also makes a comeback for Update 11.0.

Strategic planning, resource management, and consistent performance are key to overcoming challenges such as tire wear, fuel consumption, and dynamic weather conditions over these longer races.

Sideways Action Still Missing

While the latest patch brings some great additions and improvements, the latest Forza Motorsport still lacks the support that the drifting community craves, as seen in previous versions of the game.

We hope that future updates will see the return of drifting points, competitive drift lobbies, and the much-loved fictional Fujimi Kaido Japanese mountain touge.

The FM drifting community feels disappointed at the absence of these features, which provided a thriving online community in previous games, and it’s clear that Turn 10 could do so much more to cater to its current fanbase. While speculation suggests that “true” drifting support might be introduced in upcoming patches, only time will tell.

In the meantime, Forza Horizon 5 remains a popular choice within the Forza family for those seeking a more drift-centric experience until Horizon 6 arrives, thanks to its drift-friendly, open-world environment and challenges, and CarX Drift Racing is a fantastic alternative for dedicated drifting gameplay.

If you’re looking for the ultimate drifting simulator experience, Assetto Corsa on PC remains the perfect pick for any drift enthusiast, and we can’t wait to see what the upcoming Assetto Corsa EVO (essentially Assetto Corsa 2) game has in store!

Additional Features

Alongside the main updates we’ve covered here, there are plenty of the usual fixes and minor updates, all of which can be found on the official Forza Motorsport website.

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