Forza Horizon 4 Route Creation Contest - Routecomp1

  • Gamertag: Catsmeat
  • Route Name: Bumps, Jumps and Waterways
  • Route Start Location: Tarn Hows Scramble
  • Description: The tortoise might beat the hare on this track. Take it easy and be careful squeezing under the bridge!
  • Length of route (miles): 5.3 miles
  • Type of route (Point-to-point or circuit): Point-to-point
  • Laps (If circuit): n/a
  • Season Chosen: Winter
  • Time taken to complete the entire event: 4 minutes

SUMMER ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of summer tracks: When I was setting these up, originally was for hypercars as said on stream but changed car type to that which I found more enjoyable. So all three summer tracks are built for high performance but challenging races.

Submission 1

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Knights of the Round

Route Start Location: Coastal Rush Cross Country

Description: Start just outside of Edinburgh. Circle around the city for a final run up to the castle. Features many views of the castle and other features of the city beautifully lit in the dark as the sun finishes setting. The route takes the driver on outskirt and side streets that mapping never routes through offering the player a new perspective on the city. This route uses Track Toys and features a combination of strong straight speed sections with tight turns. Good braking and acceleration are vital for a strong lap. Being on side roads and an urban race means that the surface can have more bumps and bounces so very stiff suspensions can have issues.

Length of route (miles): 12.1 km (7.5 mile)

Laps (If circuit): Point to Point

Season Chosen: Summer

Time taken to complete the entire event: 4:03 Tested with Lotus Elise GT1 RWD (not AWD converted)

  • Gamertag: Catsmeat
  • Route Name: Reach for the Skyline
  • Route Start Location: Lakehurst Woodland Scramble
  • Description: Grab your favourite A class Skyline. Start on wide fast trails before narrowing in the forest. Finally jump out of the woods and hit a high speed road section to the finish.
  • Length of route (miles): 6.2 miles
  • Type of route (Point-to-point or circuit): Point-to-point
  • Laps (If circuit): n/a
  • Season Chosen: Spring
  • Time taken to complete the entire event: 4 minutes

SUMMER ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of summer tracks: When I was setting these up, originally was for hypercars as said on stream but changed car type to that which I found more enjoyable. So all three summer tracks are built for high performance but challenging races.

Submission 2

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Will of the Wisps

Route Start Location: Lakehurst Copse Circuit

Description: It is early dawn. A fog hovers over the landscape and yellow lights start glowing over the landscape through the mist. Then comes the screams… of high RPM V12s and turbocharged V8s. Ghosts from the past race through the clouds observing the silhouettes of monolithic constructs and ancient trees. Show that the ancestors of the hypercars still are to be feared. The track is split into three sections. There is an initial speed section as you swoop through the moors. The drivers adjust to the fog and unusual lighting. This is followed by the main feature as you cut across the farmlands on the old paved side highways. Finish with a winding high speed section back through the windfarm to finish back in your forest home. High speed and stability are the key tuning requirements of this race. While braking and nimbleness are beneficial, a driver will find the ability to keep pace severely hampered in the opening and closing. Remember: These are supercars!

Length of route (miles): 12.7 km (7.9 mile)

Laps (If circuit): Point to Point

Season Chosen: Summer

Time taken to complete the entire event: 3:22 Tested with Maserati MC12 RWD (not awd converted)

SUMMER ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of summer tracks: When I was setting these up, originally was for hypercars as said on stream but changed car type to that which I found more enjoyable. So all three summer tracks are built for high performance but challenging races.

Submission 3

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: The Dinner Rush

Route Start Location: Greendale Club Circuit

Description: After spending a day at the club, it is time to meet your friends for some dinner at the cafe just outside of Ashbrook. But it was raining earlier and you are late. Hop into the latest of technology and make best speed! Overall it is a straight forward route. Just follow the waterways but you cannot just put it to full throttle and go. Tuning for more downforce and sharpness in steering is needed so you can maintain your speed along this constantly meandering roadway. The water on the roads doesn’t help either. In terms of time, is a shorter race. But the consistently curving roadway still yields a satisfying experience. During testing I found that the current finish gives the best feel and adding any more track just felt like filler and detracted from the final sprint. Most notable visual when racing this track is the afternoon sun at your back combined with the fresh rain combine to make for bright colors and contrasts with the growing shadows.

Length of route (miles): 9.4 km (5.84 mile)

Laps (If circuit): Point to Point

Season Chosen: Summer

Time taken to complete the entire event: 2:22 Tested with 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 AWD (factory)

FALL ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of fall tracks: When I was setting these up, originally was for modern rally as said on stream but changed car type to that which I found more enjoyable. Each of the three rally races offer a significantly different race experience from fun rally cross to a raw and viceral experience.

Submission 1

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Season Fallnale

Route Start Location: Elmsdon on Sea Sprint

Description: Winter is coming… So lets ring it in with a even split mixed surface circuit! Enjoy the colors of autumn cut up and around the small woodland farms on this edge of the moorland. It had been raining earlier so keep that in mind. Modern rally cars B class limits tuning and upgrade options so the few class available cars will all work.

Length of route (miles): 4.6 km (2.85 mile) per lap

Laps (If circuit): 2

Season Chosen: Autumn

Time taken to complete the entire event: 4:26 Tested with 2011 Subaru WRX STI AWD (obviously awd… I am not a monster…)

FALL ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of fall tracks: When I was setting these up, originally was for modern rally as said on stream but changed car type to that which I found more enjoyable. Each of the three rally races offer a significantly different race experience from fun rally cross to a raw and viceral experience.

Submission 2

DESIGN NOTE! This track I loved the route, but due to the way circuits complete, there is a small and smooth off track section so that it can connect back up with start/finish. The start finish adds a “tail” of route which extended beyond the road that the route is based around. But it still is a solid mixed surface experience and will not cause any issue for a rally build.

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Edge of the Horizon

Route Start Location: Glen Rannoch Trail

Description: Not all races have to be serious or death defying. Sometimes you just want to pull out your old lil’ rally car and have a fun race. So get away from it all and head to the mountains. A beautiful sunset and a short little rally circuit is just the thing to relax at the end of the day. A shorter course and the A class cars still yields for a fun experience without needing to specialize your tune or build. So kick back and relax and rest. You will need it for what is coming next.

Length of route (miles): 1.5 km (0.9 mile) per lap

Laps (If circuit): 3

Season Chosen: Autumn

Time taken to complete the entire event: 2:48 Tested with 1990 Subaru Legacy RS AWD (default layout)

(just noticed. That route picture. Does anybody else see E.T.?)

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of fall tracks: When I was setting these up, originally was for modern rally as said on stream but changed car type to that which I found more enjoyable. Each of the three rally races offer a significantly different race experience from fun rally cross to a raw and viceral experience.

Submission 3

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: The Second Sally

Route Start Location: Astmoor Heritage Circuit

Description: Hope your got your rest because your sanity is about to be tested. With your faithful steed you drive on through the heavy rain and mud. On the horizon, monsters with glowing red eyes appear. Do battle with them and yourself as you strive to make it through unharmed. Sally forth! A tight road, classic rally, darkness and rain will put all of your rally skills to the test.

Length of route (miles): 6.6 km (4.1 mile)

Laps (If circuit): Point to Point

Season Chosen: Autumn

Time taken to complete the entire event: 3:25 Tested with 1973 Renault Alpine A110 1600S RWD (default layout)

WINTER ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of winter tracks: Nothing so special for themes on this one. Variance in type of racing and vehicles. Trying to capture new areas and type of race for each cross country to give a fresh experience.

Submission 1

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Throwdown in Snow Down

Route Start Location: Tarn Hows Scramble

Description: It is morning and fresh snow is falling. In the south west are nice and hilly fields so head out and make some noise in your extreme offroaders. There are no particular landmarks to take in, but the terrain featured offers a fun cross country experience hard to find elsewhere in the festival area. While mostly straight and gradual sweeping turns, there are a few tight hairpins to line you up with the next stretch. Wide checkpoints and spacing gives more freedom for keeping a smooth line. Speed and hills does mean that you will benefit from high and soft suspension travel. Adjustable anti sway bars will benefit greatly.

Length of route (miles): 5.0 km (3.1 mile) per lap

Laps (If circuit): 2

Season Chosen: Winter

Time taken to complete the entire event: 4:36 Tested with 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter AWD (conversion)

WINTER ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of winter tracks: Nothing so special for themes on this one. Variance in type of racing and vehicles. Trying to capture new areas and type of race for each cross country to give a fresh experience.

Submission 2

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Gone Fishin’

Route Start Location: Lakehurst Forest Sprint

Description: Time to really experience winter. No heated seats here. Heck, you don’t even have windows. Cruise around the festival grounds in some offroad buggies. Alas, the snow is starting to come down hard. Time to head to the lake for a bit of ice fishing. Shortest route is the fastest, yeah? So take a cut through the woods and follow the river down to Derwent. Don’t push too hard though. Rocks line the shores and trees are ever present. Keep pace and hold as you enter the second stretch to make your move. I mean, this is too much fun to stop now so can take a little detour…

Length of route (miles): 5.3 km (3.3 mile)

Laps (If circuit): Point to Point

Season Chosen: Winter

Time taken to complete the entire event: 2:28 Tested with 2018 Can-Am Maverick X RS Turbo R AWD (default)

WINTER ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of winter tracks: Nothing so special for themes on this one. Variance in type of racing and vehicles. Trying to capture new areas and type of race for each cross country to give a fresh experience.

Submission 2

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Polar Bear Dip

Route Start Location: Watershed Sprint

Description: Night has fallen and the snow has stopped. People heading off to sleep for racing the next morning. Hoons begin to prowl the streets… Time to hop into SUVs and drop into the sleepy village of Ambleside. Cut into town in the dark and make a mess in the canal. Careful, it is a tight squeeze. Then make your escape off to the Derwent Waters. Once on the ice, you will be in the clear before anybody can shake a fist. The opening stretch can create an illusion that this is a speed course, but it is moderate short sprint for the majority of it. Due to small jumps and a lot of bouncing as you cut through the town, you want to ensure that your setup has good suspension travel, low tire air pressure and heavier flywheel weight to keep from revving and traction problems. Tip: Recommend small wheel size option for your vehicle if available such as those offered for test SUV.

And after a bit of fun racing, ponder why you parked your truck where you did (will become clear after you are done race)

Length of route (miles): 6.6 km (4.1 mile)

Laps (If circuit): Point to Point

Season Chosen: Winter

Time taken to complete the entire event: 2:46 Tested with 2014 Lamborghini Urus Concept AWD (default)

SPRING ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of spring tracks: When April showers brings May flowers, it also brings out classic and vintage automobiles. Theme of the spring is an exhibition of racing from the past. No engineered race surfaces here. Dirt tracks and old roads. You are going to need a car wash after these.

Submission 2

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Grassroots

Route Start Location: Horizon Festival Sprint

Description: Muscle cars. The most recognized of all classics around the world. While only some might recognize a vintage Ferrari, or can name just from a picture who makes the Miura, even young kids recognize cars like the mustangs, camaros and chargers. Popular then, popular now. Share them with the crowds at the festival with a european take on the founding of the muscle cars racing on an oval track with a twist. S bend and hills instead of flat tracks or ovals. Stock suspension and tires might not do for this one. Time to get back to racing’s routes. Have a barbeque, a hearty lunch, then catch some spectator favorite action. It might be a bit wet out there, but that will just keep the dust down. The track will dry as the race progresses and will find times laps getting increasingly faster. A welcoming track fun for all comers.

Length of route (miles): 3.3 km (2.05 mile) per lap

Laps (If circuit): 3

Season Chosen: Spring

Time taken to complete the entire event: 3:30 Tested with 1972 AMC Javelin AMX RWD (default)

SPRING ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request.

Theme of spring tracks: When April showers brings May flowers, it also brings out classic and vintage automobiles. Theme of the spring is an exhibition of racing from the past. No engineered race surfaces here. Dirt tracks and old roads. You are going to need a car wash after these.

Submission 2

CREATOR NOTE! The theme of this track is based around a custom car set. I am not sure how well this will work for the purposes of contest so also created based around test car and theme purposes is a second poster using exact same route and tested with same car. So please test with whichever better suits contest entry needs and disregard other one from this entry. Custom car list however is something grand just in visual alone. I actually should make a suggestion to the developers to have a secondary classification for roadsters.

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Roarin’ Roadsters Targa (Roarin’ Racers Targa)

Route Start Location: Cotswold Road Rally Trail

Description: The elegant days of racing. Luxurious automobiles with engines so smooth, you could balance a pence on edge right on top of the engine. But it wasn’t all glory. Paved roads were also a luxury. The people who raced these vehicles would get dirty and beat up in the name of competition. In honor of those pioneers of road racing, we have the spring Targa racing. Fine concours grade cars doing what they were built to. An even split of road and dirt with straights and twisting will ensure the driver’s nerves can experience what the racers of time past did. From the Festival through Ambleside and a finish at Derwent Water for this race. Though this is also the 21st century. Those elegant bodies are hiding modern technology and upgrades in this A class race.

Roadsters note: Custom race set to bring in all the classic open topped cars from the single seater to MGB to Testa Rossa.
Racers note: Rare Classics is the class selected to best fit the theme if the custom list will not be a valid entry.

Length of route (miles): 10.5 km (6.5 mile)

Laps (If circuit): Point to point

Season Chosen: Spring

Time taken to complete the entire event: 4:23 Tested with 1954 Jaguar XK120 RWD (default)

SPRING ROUTES!

Okay, new tracks are fully within rules, all tested for AI competitiveness! Of note, some tracks may have a variant of same name due to testing. The ones shown in post are the submitted version. Submission 12 has prize car request… Oh, that is this one! Yay! All done!

Prize car request: #24 Ferrari SPA 330 P4… If I somehow can win more than once, follow by #23 Porsche 917/20 and then #2 GT40 :3

Theme of spring tracks: When April showers brings May flowers, it also brings out classic and vintage automobiles. Theme of the spring is an exhibition of racing from the past. No engineered race surfaces here. Dirt tracks and old roads. You are going to need a car wash after these.

Submission 3

CREATOR NOTE! The theme of this track is based around a custom car set. I am not sure how well this will work for the purposes of contest so also created based around test car and theme purposes is a second poster using exact same route and tested with same car. So please test with whichever better suits contest entry needs and disregard other one from this entry. Custom car list for this race is only one that was able to combine specific desired cars. All other classes excludes some of the vehicles I wanted for the route. Unfortunately, both just seem to spawn Bel-airs which spoils the event somewhat :frowning:

Gamertag: Vaporisor

Route Name: Copperhead Road

Route Start Location: The Ridge Cross Country Circuit

Description: “'Fore my time but I’ve been told”
“He never come back from Copperhead Road”

Events become legends, and legends become myth. Then myth becomes songs. Not all of motoring originated in contests of sportmanship cheered on by the masses or sponsored by the wealthy and aristocratic. Some have a darker history with less than legal or respected roots. Experience what it was like for moonshine runners back during prohibition with a race through the forests and foothills using classic family cars and work vehicles. But do not expect sun shining through the trees and wide open space. Tight roads, middle of the night, and torrential rains are also the challenges you face. Pavement? Well… something needs to take you to the back roads. Dirt and mud. Lots of mud. Put on dirt tires.

Custom list note: Custom race set made of art deco style family saloons and coupes. Unlike american prohibition era, this also includes similar European counterparts such as the Morris minor. Does not include cars like the impala (lead sleds, muscle cars, etc.) because I felt that they didn’t fit the visual theme I was looking for.
Rods and customs note: Unfortunately, this is the only one that kept the cars like the deluxe and F100 without bringing in a whole bunch of cars not fitting for the theme. I still dislike it however because it does bring in the hotwheels cars which I consider ill-suited.

Length of route (miles): 10.5 km (6.5 mile)

Laps (If circuit): Point to point

Season Chosen: Spring

Time taken to complete the entire event: 5:00 Tested with 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe RWD (default)

Alright, let’s give this a go.

Gamertag: EmeraldSundisk
Route Name: A Dam Fine Race (alternate title is Reservoir Roundabout, but I can hope the first one is acceptable)
Route Start Location: Whitewater Falls Cross Country
Description: A challenging, mostly dirt loop around the Derwent Reservoir.
Length of route (miles): 4.6 miles
Laps (If circuit): 1 lap
Season Chosen: Autumn
Time taken to complete the entire event: 3 minutes, 50 seconds

Gamertag: EmeraldSundisk
Route Name: Broadway Super Scramble
Route Start Location: Broadway Village Scramble
Description: A more complete scramble around Broadway, showcasing more of what the village has to offer.
Length of route (miles): 2.1 miles (per lap)
Laps (If circuit): 3 laps (could be reduced to 2 if needed)
Season Chosen: Spring
Time taken to complete the entire event: 5 minutes, 20 seconds

Just a word of warning on the second event: I DO have an event with the same name on the same starting point, but it’s set to summer with 4 laps. I’m entering the one in spring with 3!

Gamertag: qghost
Route Name: Bamburgh Pinewood Scramble
Route Start Location: Bamburgh Pinewood Trail
Description: A scenic drive route with a good number of twists and turns with a beautiful view of the ocean
Length of Route: 2.8 miles
Lap Count: 3
Season Chosen: Spring (A class)
Time to Complete Event: 6:10:904 (used the 1999 JB BMW Z8 tuned to PI 800)

Gamertag: qghost
Route Name: Quarry Scramble
Route Start Location: Whitewater Falls Cross Country
Description: A long and fast course running in and out of the slate quarry with some smooth turns and a couple of tight turns
Length of Route: 3.3 miles
Lap Count: 3
Season Chosen: Spring (A class)
Time to Complete Event: 7:44:693 (used the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo tuned to PI 800)

Gamertag: qghost
Route Name: South Derwent Lake Scramble
Route Start Location: Derwent Water Trail
Description: A true dirt circuit with some real nice scenic roads of northeast Ambleside
Length of Route: 1.7 miles
Lap Count: 3
Season Chosen: Spring (A class)
Time to Complete Event: 4:10:604 (used the 2001 Audi RS4 Avant tuned to PI 800)

Gamertag: qghost
Route Name: Lakehurst Forest Scramble
Route Start Location: Lakehurst Forest Trail
Description: A heavily forest area with a lot of twists and turns. When the trees clear, the speed straightaways become visible
Length of Route: 3.1 miles
Race Type: Circuit
Lap Count: 3
Season Chosen: Autumn (B class)
Time to Complete Event: 7:13:300 (used the 2017 Tamo Racemo tuned to PI 700)

Gamertag: qghost
Route Name: Holyrood Park Scramble
Route Start Location: Holyrood Park Trail
Description: This technical course has plenty of narrow dirt roads with some tough turns to make. Add in a fairly narrow hilltop trail late in the lap makes for a extremely challenging course to get a quick time.
Length of Route: 3.0 miles
Race Type: Circuit
Lap Count: 3
Season Chosen: Autumn (B class)
Time to Complete Event: 8:14:962 (used the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37 tuned to PI 700)

Gamertag: qghost
Route Name: Horizon Festival Scramble
Route Start Location: Horizon Festival Sprint
Description: A fairly simple technical route on the festival grounds with a number of sharp turns and narrow pathways.
Length of Route: 1.7 miles
Race Type: Circuit
Lap Count: 3
Season Chosen: Autumn (B class)
Time to Complete Event: 4:49:990 (used the 1990 Subaru Legacy RS tuned to PI 700)

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Quick overview and update so far!

Total Entries: 57 (Created between 16 different players)

Seasonal Entries:
Summer: 14
Autumn: 17
Winter: 9
Spring: 17

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snow patrol by Dougie Muir, on Flickr

heart by Dougie Muir, on Flickr

Glenn Rannoch start point by Dougie Muir, on Flickr

My Gamertag; JOCK IN THE B0X
My Custom Event: SNOW PATROL
Route Starts @: Glen Rannoch Cross Country

This is a 2-lap circuit race on a clear winter night. Class S1 Warthogs race over hill and glen, across rivers, ponds and through farms. Expect to be airborne several times and watch out for trees and rocks

each lap is 2.8 miles round
Total event distance is 5.6 miles
The route is ‘Circuit’
The event is over 2 laps
It takes place on a clear Winter night
each circuit will take less than 2 minutes and testing gave me a time of 3.44 minutes for 2 laps
please watch the video

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