Spa 1970 is Automoblista 2's Best Yet!

Reiza have brought history back to life with their wonderful rendition of Spa as it was in 1970. This edition, complete with the rare Malmedy chicane (normal layout available as well) has some of the best scenery I've ever seen in a sim track and really transports you to the Belgian countryside in its heyday. With its growing list of classic cars and circuits, Automobilista 2 continues to build its case as the best or atleast the most accessible vintage racing sim on the market!

I use a Next Level Racing cockpit, Fanatec Wheels, Heusinkveld Pedals & Shifters and I love every second of it!

0:00 Intro
1:24 Sim History
3:06 Spa70 History
4:20 AMS2 Spa
4:59 Race
26:51 Setup Tips
28:25 Final Thoughts

[AidanMillward]

You had me at cows. Cows are giant dogs you can eat without fear of reprimand from fellow man.

[norbsy]

So refreshing to see someone with knowledge appreciating the work that went into this track. Great job Jake.

[Burl_Hurlbutt]

And to think, historic Nurburgring is allegedly coming out before the end of the year. What a time to be alive.

[bertram-raven]

Remember, AMS2 Spa is NOT the PC2 model spruced up. It is a ground up rebuild using film footage and attention to every bump and dip it was possible to discern from multiple years of available data, photographs, local records, and the memories of those who actually raced it. Reiza missed many self-imposed deadlines for its release, but the final result was well worth the wait.
As a general point for AMS2 I would like to see the driver preempting the sustained g-forces in various turns. At the moment they bounce around in reaction to the g-forces and bumps but do not appear to preempt g-forces any driver knows are coming. This would massively add to realism.

[LRSNRCNG]

Nobody does the historical aspect of racing like he does

[markc]

You really do put together the most enjoyable sim racing videos out there. Your love for racing really comes through and your historical knowledge is amazing Thanks!!

[idontwantahandle]

If I recall correctly Reiza did send their team to laser scan the remaining public roads while they were doing modern Spa. Unfortunately the 70s GTs and tourers don't yet have gearing high enough to race properly :(

[orlandob]

I was hoping someone would release the AC version ported as a mod or something, but they just made it themselves and it’s awesome!

[BtotheDon]

This track is literally all I've been driving the last few days. It's so good. And this video is amazing as always.

[RonniePeterson]

This video is an absolute gem. Thank you. I cannot believe some people who have complained about the accuracy of this version of the track in AMS2. I have no time for them because I am too busy enjoying it in and out of VR. is Both this and Monza 10k without their chicanes racing 60's/70's cars are reason enough for any GPL player to play AMS2 as well as GPL!

[JJsAutomotive]

What I love the most about Spa (the track itself is awesome too - especially in classic guise) is the relation to WWII based on location - you say Malmedy/Stavelot, I hear "Band of Brothers" & Company of Heroes 2. I have driven past it many a time on my way to the Nür and all the signs at the side of the highway are also like riding through the Ardennes Assault DLC missions in CoH2.

[jz]

Thank you for another great video, btw Reiza anounced releasing 1970 version of Nurburgring until end of the year and 3 other historic tracks in 2023, looking forward fo it.

[Fwgp]

I love this track, I've been driving some of the older cars here since it came out. Fantastic.

[louis]

I had to rewatch Frankenheimer's "Grand Prix" again after watching this. You are doing such a splendid job of immersing the viewer into your racing events.

[iulian]

I still remember how it felt through Malmedy in GPL . The 3dfx Voodoo made it playable from a FPS perspective, but the steering wheel was the only way to actually enjoy it. No FF, and about 270 degrees of rotation.

[thatrdvrk]

Great vid.
Recently moved my sim rig to a new PC, and have been picking away at getting everything set up "right" again.
This gives me some motivation to get going.

[Lasukie]

The group C cars on the 1000km layout are absolutely terrifying, especially if you add GT Classics class and Group A cars to get a sort of 'almost correct' GT field, but the 22 grid spots do really let it down

Though it might be for the best, the closing rates are bananas and any mistake while lapping is totally an airplane crash

[terrywestmorland]

The book FASTER by Jackie Stewart & Peter Manso. tells the tale of the 1970 season.

[bluemoon]

I remember when you did the 1965 Belgium GP years ago & I commented back then that was one of the scariest rides I've seen in a video game. Now looking at the 1970 version of Spa it's even more breathtaking & terrifying because of the speed. One mistake on this track it's curtains. But I enjoyed every second of this video because the track & the cars are awesome. I got Automobilista 2 & play some on the Grand Prix tracks in this game. Like the Osterriechring, Silverstone Circuit without the chicane, & Kyalami. Great tracks to race with old & new cars. I hope the game add the old Zandvoort circuit because that be a great track to race.

[thebruzdog]

Was waiting for this vid and boy it didn't disappoint