Release Notes
What's new.
Full release history for RaceTrackDesigner. The app launched on March 1, 2025 and is actively developed.
v1.6.1
May 19, 2026
Update
v1.6.0
Apr 16, 2026
New
v1.5.0
Apr 7, 2026
New
v1.4.0
Apr 3, 2025
New
v1.3.0
Apr 1, 2025
New
v1.2.1
Mar 10, 2025
Fix
v1.2.0
Mar 10, 2025
Update
v1.1.0
Mar 9, 2025
New
v1.0.0
Mar 1, 2025
Launch
Version 1.6.1
May 19, 2026
- UpdateImproved sharing options: the share dialog now includes one-click buttons to share your circuit to Facebook, Twitter, and email alongside the copyable link
- NewAdded ability to hide more screens: the Track Analysis panel and the Speed Zones legend can now be independently toggled on or off from the Visibility menu
- FixSmall bug fixes and stability improvements
Version 1.6.0
April 16, 2026
- NewStraight line mode: choose whether the track between two nodes is drawn as a smooth curve or a straight line
- NewHide map toggle: turn off the base map view for a clean, distraction-free screenshot of your track
- NewCustom turn labels: manually define where a turn starts and ends and give it whatever name you want
- UpdateRestructured menus: buttons and controls have been reorganized throughout the app so everything is easier to find
- UpdateExpanded the in-app tutorial to cover all the new features
Version 1.5.0
April 7, 2026
- NewIndyCar race type: dedicated physics model for open-wheel oval and road-course racing
- NewKerb placement: draw and position kerbs along corners and chicanes
- NewSurface transparency toggle: adjust the opacity of the track surface overlay
- UpdateImproved physics model: corner speed gradients now display a wider range of speeds for more accurate visual feedback
- UpdateTutorial boxes now always appear dead center on the page regardless of screen size or scroll position
- UpdateImproved readability of turn labels (T1, T2, T3…) with better contrast and sizing
- FixRemoved export image functionality temporarily to address low-quality track screenshots being shared
Version 1.4.0
April 3, 2025
- NewAsymmetric track widths: each side of the tarmac can now be adjusted independently with separate left/right values per segment
- New"Toggle width handles" setting to show/hide the blue/orange drag handles on the map
- UpdateReduced default track width from 12 m to 8 m and default runoff width from 20 m to 14 m
- UpdateRevised menus to have less clutter
- NewNASCAR race type (1 540 kg stock car, 500 kW, 290 km/h top speed, 400 km race distance)
- NewGo Kart race type (180 kg shifter kart, 22 kW, 130 km/h top speed, 15 km race distance, scaled-down speed zone thresholds)
- NewCorner labels (T1, T2, T3…) placed at each detected apex
- New"Toggle corner labels" setting, default off
- NewPit lane: draw and position a pit lane alongside your track
- NewIn-app tutorial to help new users get started
Version 1.3.0
April 1, 2025
- NewExport to XML, GPX, and KML file formats: share your track designs with other tools and mapping software
- Update"Close loop" renamed to "Complete loop" for clarity
- NewAdjustable track segment width: fine-tune how wide each section of your circuit appears
- NewRunoff areas: draw and position gravel traps and tarmac runoff zones alongside your track
Version 1.2.1
March 10, 2025
- FixBug fixes and stability improvements
Version 1.2.0
March 10, 2025
- UpdateQuality of life improvements throughout the app
- UpdateImproved mobile experience: refined touch interactions for waypoint placement, dragging, and map panning on small screens
Version 1.1.0
March 9, 2025
- NewSatellite view toggle: switch between the dark base map and live satellite imagery from the Settings menu
- NewImproved starting location picker: choose from all 24 current F1 calendar circuits on the welcome screen, each with exact coordinates and zoom level
- NewToggle waypoint dots: hide or show the white waypoint markers and the Start / Finish label from the Settings menu
- NewSpeed zone colours and track analysis are now only calculated and displayed after the loop is closed, keeping the interface clean during design
- NewThree race classes: Formula 1, GT3, and MotoGP — each with distinct lateral acceleration limits, top speeds, braking profiles, and race distance targets. Switch between them from the Settings menu
- NewKeyboard zoom: press + and - to zoom the map in and out without using the mouse
- NewThis changelog, accessible from inside the app via Settings
Version 1.0.0
March 1, 2025
- LaunchFirst version live — pushing it out into the world to see if people find this interesting