Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Two weeks after the previous race, we find ourselves back for the fifth race in the second season. We have a new set of community-made maps and a full server. Sounds good for some proper racing!
Season 2 starts off with the same recipe as season 1 but with one major twist: the possibility of having TMUF vehicles used as environment mix on the tracks. This will add six extra vehicles to be mastered for the players, next to the four regular TM2 vehicles.
Who will challenge season 1 winner Lars this time around?
More information about the XD Race:
► Official website: xdrace.smurfen.net
► Results & Season standings: bit.ly/XDRaceSeason2_Results
► General information: bit.ly/XDRaceSeason2_General
► Mapping requirements: bit.ly/XDRaceS2_Mapping
► Play the maps of race 5 yourself:
tm.mania-exchange.com/tracks/169388/xd-recycling-process-ft-deska
tm.mania-exchange.com/tracks/169389/xd-180-speedboost
tm.mania-exchange.com/tracks/169397/xd-just-cus-its-stadium
tm.mania-exchange.com/tracks/169392/xd-speed-limit
► This is footage from TrackMania by Nadeo/Ubisoft.
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Two weeks after the previous race, we find ourselves back for the fifth race in the second season. We have a new set of community-made maps and a full server. Sounds good for some proper racing!
Season 2 starts off with the same recipe as season 1 but with one major twist: the possibility of having TMUF vehicles used as environment mix on the tracks. This will add six extra vehicles to be mastered for the players, next to the four regular TM2 vehicles.
Who will challenge season 1 winner Lars this time around?
More information about the XD Race:
► Official website: xdrace.smurfen.net
► Results & Season standings: bit.ly/XDRaceSeason2_Results
► General information: bit.ly/XDRaceSeason2_General
► Mapping requirements: bit.ly/XDRaceS2_Mapping
► Play the maps of race 5 yourself:
tm.mania-exchange.com/tracks/169388/xd-recycling-process-ft-deska
tm.mania-exchange.com/tracks/169389/xd-180-speedboost
tm.mania-exchange.com/tracks/169397/xd-just-cus-its-stadium
tm.mania-exchange.com/tracks/169392/xd-speed-limit
► This is footage from TrackMania by Nadeo/Ubisoft.
maniaplanet.com
riolu on Twitch: twitch.tv/riolutm
riolu on Facebook: facebook.com/riolutrackmania
riolu on Twitter: twitter.com/riolutm
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Recommend me to friends, family & your pets.
![United Solo Competition - GRAND FINAL [CAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vBZXzzbABlg/mqdefault.jpg "United Solo Competition - GRAND FINAL [CAST]
Another TrackMania United Forever competition has been started for players to measure their skill and compete against fellow players. The United Solo Competition is a rebirth of the old Giant Cup format, which combines all 7 environments into one long and enduring race across 70 rounds. With big names returning to the game for this occasion, some high quality racing is ensured!
► This is footage from TrackMania United Forever by Nadeo.
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![TrackManiaLympics: Nadeo GRAND FINAL | FWO vs LP [CAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vDJCWqGKZMw/mqdefault.jpg "TrackManiaLympics: Nadeo GRAND FINAL | FWO vs LP [CAST]
The TrackmaniaLympics is an all-new competition hosted by Morken, which combines multiple disciplines to be mastered in a team-based format, to determine the best allround team!
Today we are jumping into the Grand Final of the Nadeo discipline.
► https://challonge.com/events/QlyP
► This is footage from TrackMania Nations Forever by Nadeo.
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![[WR] TrackMania² Stadium B02 | 25.561 by riolu!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vabjNtgdsQ8/mqdefault.jpg "[WR] TrackMania² Stadium B02 | 25.561 by riolu!
This is my personal best time and current world record at the time of upload on Stadium B02.
Former WR: 25.593 by Raceta (+0.032)
Another record that Id like to share, got this one a few days ago after having put this map on the back burner for too long.
A fast-paced track that has a few tricks and twists but isnt too difficult to learn altogether. Straight-forward beginning here, just gotta be precise and close to the walls - nothing too special. The initial zigzag on the start downhill can be a bit nasty since the speed outcome always varies a bit.
Coming towards the right turn on the platform @ CP1, there is a possible speedslide line that is proven to be faster but I couldnt be arsed practicing it. A full oversteer slide with a wide exit can yield 3-4 extra km/h through the loop; resulting in a small time gain. Were talking about a time gain of 0.03-0.04 max, but at some point itll be worth going for it.
After the loop we have a very decisive corner. The left hander requires a very specific approach: start from as far right as possible, dont catch an autoslide from the randstein and execute
short & early release. Balling over the inside randstein is a bit lucky and can sometimes ruin your attempt but luckily we are not in pre-MP4 anymore so we can do these lines more consistently :]
The exit of the turn is just as important as the entry. You want to find a good balance between speed and angle for the transition down into the hill. Going too wide at the exit of the turn will ruin your angle, going too tight will give you no speed for the rest of the track. Very important to get this right.
While transitioning down the hill, you want to land in a speedslide and drag it down for as long as possible for maximum speed gain. Since we are at low-ish speed, the skidmark overlap needs to be rather wide.
Coming up to the ending, you can execute a nosedive on the platform-to-road block which is caused by the sudden elevation change. This one is only worth doing if you have optimal speed - otherwise youll fly too short and land too early, essentially ruining your setup for the final corner. The nosedive is done by doing a harsh left-right movement on aforementioned elevation change. Works consistently once you know how.
The last drift is quite risky but it works surprisingly well (which is something that you cant say very often about Nadeo maps) with the correct approach. The nosedive - apart from landing earlier - also helps to initiate the drift more effectively and helps to preserve more speed through the corner. Since youre landing on the front wheels, youll have a little bounce after the landing in which the car does not have full grip; and this can help to get around the corner quicker.
Other than that, you wanna exit as wide as possible. Mind the outside randstein!
After having done a .591 first, which beat the former WR by 0.002 only, I kept playing this one because I found it quite interesting to play. The new .561 PB surely is satisfying but looking at my best splits and sector times + considering the potential speedslide approach, I could probably get this down to a very low .5x if not a high .4x. Were super far away from that, though.
► This is footage from TrackMania² Stadium by Nadeo/Ubisoft.
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![[CAST] Planet Dirt Cup 2019 - GRAND FINAL | Fire - Rollin - Aziix - Affi](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vk0shOdXYsE/mqdefault.jpg "[CAST] Planet Dirt Cup 2019 - GRAND FINAL | Fire - Rollin - Aziix - Affi
Apologies for coughing every now and then, I currently have a nasty cold - yet I decided to cast. Great idea riolu!
The Planet Dirt Cup goes into its third edition with a solo 1v1v1v1 competition and a whopping prize pool of 800€ to be fought for. The best dirt drivers assembled to battle it out through groupstage and playoff matches. In this grand final, we have four well-known names who managed to prevail over the other contenders - but who will take home the crown?
Will it be the favorite Fire or will underdog Affi make some damage? Find out in this super exciting, high-octane match!
► This is footage from TrackMania² by Nadeo/Ubisoft.
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