Presenting rFactor, the racing simulation series from Image Space Incorporated and now Studio 397. After successfully creating over a dozen products in the previous ten years, including the Formula One and NASCAR franchise games for EA Sports, Image Space took the next logical step in creating a completely new technology base and development process. This new isiMotor 2.0 environment became the foundation on which many exciting products were built for years to come.
The newest creation, rFactor 2, creates a dynamic racing environment that for the first time put you the driver into a racing simulator, instead of just a physics simulator. Changing tires, track surfaces, grip, weather and lighting make rFactor 2 a true challenge to any sim racer.
If you're looking for up-to-date visuals, advanced physics, first-party Studio 397-produced content, and licensed vehicles from major manufacturers and racing series, then rFactor 2 is for you. Want access to a massive amount of third-party mods including dirt racing and drag racing, all working on the open rFactor modding platform? rFactor is what you should be looking at.
Both rFactor and rFactor 2 can be found on Steam (an online digital download games library).
The 2017 Formula E Visa Vegas eRace had a $1,000,000 prize pool, and used rFactor 2 as their simulator. The event and $200,000 1st-place prize was won by Bono Huis, a five time rFactor Formula Sim Racing Champion.
McLaren's World's Fastest Gamer contest promised a role with the Formula 1 team as one of its official simulator drivers, and they used rFactor 2 for their opening and final rounds. The event and role at McLaren was won by Rudy van Buren, a qualifier from the rFactor 2 opening round.
While sim racing eSports are still an emerging field, it's obvious from the results so far that the rFactor 2 simulation platform gives the flexibility in content and features required. This is the simulator you need to take part in events like those above, or upcoming events organized by Studio 397 in a competitive competition structure now in-development.
Below is an essay-style analysis of the track and its impact.
"Pale" is not just a dance track; it is a snapshot of modern European youth culture. Through its blend of luxury, street culture, and rhythmic innovation, Kidda and Dardan successfully crafted a track that resonates both in the clubs of Pristina and the streets of Berlin. KIDDA ft. DARDAN - PALE Kidda Ft Dardan Pale
"Pale" represents the symbiotic relationship between Albanian artists living abroad and their homeland. Like other stars of the diaspora, Kidda and Dardan use their music to create a shared identity for young Albanians in Germany, Switzerland, and beyond. The song’s success—evidenced by millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube—shows how language barriers are increasingly irrelevant in hip-hop, as the "vibe" and production quality take center stage. Below is an essay-style analysis of the track and its impact
The 2021 collaboration between Kidda and Dardan, titled serves as a high-energy anthem within the European hip-hop scene. By bridging Kidda’s melodic flow with Dardan’s aggressive German-Albanian Drill style, the track encapsulates the contemporary sound of the "Balkan-German" music wave that has dominated charts across Europe. Lyrical Themes: Lifestyle and Attraction KIDDA ft
by Kidda and Dardan is more than just a club hit; it’s a cultural intersection of the Albanian diaspora, blending modern Drill and Reggaeton influences with lyrics that celebrate lifestyle, attraction, and success.
Kidda compares the subject’s movements to Rihanna, framing the song's "muse" through the lens of global stardom and high fashion.
