Trackday Manager (2016)

Trackday Manager is an immersive 3D multiplayer simulation and management game where players take on the role of a racing team manager rather than a driver. In this game, the player directs their driver during races through real-time commands while observing the race in detailed 3D environments. The ultimate objective is to guide both driver and team to victory by making strategic decisions throughout the racing season.

Core Gameplay

Before taking to the track, players must acquire vehicles, upgrade car components, and handle daily operations associated with managing a racing team. Success depends on issuing the correct commands at the right time. A poorly timed decision can result in lost positions, car failures, or accidents, while well-timed orders can lead to podium finishes. Key factors influencing success include pit stop strategy, car upgrades, team and driver skill development, and sponsorship agreements.

Sponsorship and Online Competition

The game integrates real-world sponsors whose satisfaction depends on race victories and meeting contractual objectives. Player performance is tracked on online leaderboards, both within the game and on the Trackday Manager website, allowing comparisons with friends and competitors worldwide.

Features and Mechanics

• Fully rendered 3D tracks and vehicles, with a default top-down perspective that can zoom into the cockpit view.
• Advanced real-time physics applied to both cars and racing tracks, creating an authentic racing experience.
• Strategic car and team upgrades to match player preferences and improve leaderboard standings.
• Dynamic pit stop management for fuel, tire changes, and car optimization.
• Player decisions during races, such as overtaking, tailing, blocking, or using overdrive, impact fuel consumption and race position.
• Races last approximately 10 minutes each, allowing for intense but manageable sessions.
• Race Day Central provides a platform for team orders and strategic decisions.
• Day and night racing conditions with dynamic weather effects to influence race outcomes.
• Support for up to sixteen players per race in multiplayer mode.
• Advanced car customization options including paint schemes, sponsor placements, and unique patterns.
• Six different car models with more than sixty upgradeable components.
• Progression system for drivers, marketing managers, and pit crew to enhance performance and experience.
• In-game sponsorship deals featuring real-world brands, which players can negotiate or adjust based on performance.
• Economy simulation to replicate the challenges of professional racing management.
• Regular developer-hosted in-game events to engage the community.

Developer Information

Arctic Hazard Game Studio was founded in 2010 by veterans of PC MMO development, some of whom have over fifteen years of experience in game creation. Trackday Manager represents the studio’s first released product. The development team is small, consisting of only six members, yet they have devoted several years to ensuring the game meets high-quality standards. The studio aims to leverage this project as a foundation for future, larger-scale gaming experiences.

Media and Online Presence

• Official website: http://www.trackdaymanager.com
• YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ArcticHazard
• Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ArcticHazard