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Racer's beta versions to get to the next full version.

REQUIREMENTS

• Windows XP/2003-Server/Vista/Windows 7 (32/64 bits); Pentium IV or AMD processor. Anything from 1Ghz will do ok, but a good graphics card is most important.
  Note that the beta versions DO NOT support Windows 95/98/ME (trouble with fonts) anymore.
• A good 3D graphics card (supporting OpenGL and Cg) like from nVidia (preferred) or AMD/ATI. Onboard graphics (such as most Intel card) very often give problems with the Cg shaders. We work almost exclusively with nVidia cards (and drivers), so those are highly recommended for the best compatibility with Racer. nVidia 8800GT or better recommended.
• DirectX9.0c or better.

Download latest versions for Windows:

If you have trouble running this version (first try to run racer_nocg.exe if you get errors about 'Cg') you could try the simpler v0.6.5 version; that version does NOT contain the latest bugfixes, physics updates etc, but can be used if you have an old graphics card to check an old version of Racer out. With that version though, it's no use trying to make cars / tracks that will work as expected for later beta versions mentioned below.

The changes in the various versions can be read in the log file here.

• Racer v0.9.0 RC10 (22-8-2014)
  - Download & unzip Racer0.9.0_RC10.7z (84Mb - on MediaFire; requires 7-Zip).
  - Be sure to run vcredist_x86_vc2013.exe after unzipped to install Visual Studio 2013 DLL's!
  - Alternative download location can be found at MajorGeeks.
  - Check out the documentation here.

Older versions for Windows:

• Racer v0.9.0 RC8 (1-11-2013)
  - Download & unzip Racer0.9.0_RC8_Rift.7z (150Mb - on MediaFire; requires 7-Zip).
  - Check out the documentation here.
  
  
• Racer v0.9.0 RC7 / Oculus Rift edition (24-5-2013)
  - Download & unzip Racer0.9.0_RC7_Rift.7z (150Mb - on MediaFire; requires 7-Zip).
  - This is an Oculus Rift configured version.
  - Check out the documentation here.
  
  
• Racer v0.9.0 RC6 (24-4-2013)
  - Download & unzip Racer0.9.0_RC6.7z (68Mb - on MediaFire; requires 7-Zip).
  - No-Cg exe is included to get Racer working for physics but with low-end graphics. More information on supporting the no-Cg version here.
  - Check out the documentation here.
  
  
• Racer v0.9.0 RC5 (15-11-2012)
  - Download & unzip Racer0.9.0_RC5b.7z (68Mb - on MediaFire; requires 7-Zip), or get it using BitTorrent with this torrent.
  - No-Cg exe is included to get Racer working for physics but with low-end graphics. More information on supporting the no-Cg version here.
  - Check out the documentation here.
  
  
• Racer v0.8.44 (22-06-2012)
  - Download & unzip Racer0.8.44.7z (52Mb - on MediaFire; requires 7-Zip).
  - No-Cg exe is included to get Racer working for physics but with low-end graphics. More information on supporting the no-Cg version here.
  - Check out the documentation here.
  
  
• Racer v0.8.40 (07-06-2012)
  - Download & unzip Racer0.8.40.7z (52Mb - on MediaFire; requires 7-Zip).
  - No-Cg exe is included to get Racer working for physics but with low-end graphics. More information on supporting the no-Cg version here.
  - Check out the documentation here.
  

(last updated December 30, 2014 )