"Some say it used to be a Canadian airfield during WWII, and that one corner is named after easy listening music; all we know is, it’s called the TopGear Test Track, and it’s fully rendered and available for play in several configurations, all based upon the Stig’s real-life playground at Dunsfold Aerodrome. What makes this track so special (other than it being featured on a hit BBC car show)? TopGear worked with Lotus to overlay a challenging course onto the old airfield, and each corner is designed to test various aspects of a car’s set-up, like Chicago: a “steady state corner” contrived to test your mettle by drawing out over- or understeer hiding in an unsorted chassis. From Hammerhead down to the famous Gambon left-hander, the track faithfully translates the difficult course into a fully immersive experience perfect for any die-hard TopGear fanatic. Did you remember to keep the throttle pinned through the Bentley sweeper? Fire up the replay to check your technique, watching from the top of the tire stack as you rocket through, just like in the show. Don’t let the track’s fame fool you; it’s technical enough to provide challenges for any player."—Official description[1]
The Top Gear Test Track is a real environment first featured Forza Motorsport 4 and in all subsequent Motorsport series titles.
Synopsis[]
Located in Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey, United Kingdom, this circuit was made famous by the BBC TV show Top Gear. The track is also known for possessing a unique figure 8 layout featuring an intersection forcing the driver to be aware for other cars on another part of the track.
In late 2016, permission for infrastructure development on the site was granted, placing uncertainty regarding its future appearances in the Forza series.
Layouts[]
There are four different layouts with reverse counterparts (in exception for the Full Circuit) available, and with the exception of Forza Motorsport 5, it has also been playable in 2 different weather scenarios.
Forza Motorsport 4 featured additional 1/4, 1/2, 1-mile drag strips. These layouts were omitted from later versions, making them exclusive to Forza Motorsport 4.
| Full Circuit | Outer Loop | East Circuit | West Circuit | Drag Strip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | 1.75 mi (2.82 km) | 1.42 mi (2.29 km) | 0.94 mi (1.51 km) | 0.8 mi (1.29 km) | Up to 1 mi (1.61 km) |
| Turns | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Trivia[]
- In Forza Motorsport 4, the two weather scenarios playable are regular and overcast conditions. Since Forza Motorsport 6, the two weather scenarios are now day and rain conditions.
- Delisted from the Xbox Marketplace in September 2015, the TopGear Soccer Field environment is a DLC that was available for Forza Motorsport 4. It is a multiplayer exclusive venue for Car Soccer and also includes an overcast weather scenario.
- The Aerodrome on which the track is situated on is a former RCAF airbase constructed during WW2.
- In Forza Motorsport 4, there are TopGear branded bowling pin events requiring the player to knock down pins by using vehicles.
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References[]
- ↑ "Top Gear" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 04-19-2019.