RACE 07 Complete

RACE 07 Complete is a PC circuit-racing simulator built around touring cars, formula machines, production-based racers, and structured race weekends. The current Steam storefront lists the product simply as RACE 07; “Complete” is a catalog-style label rather than a verified rebrand. The core game remains a SimBin racing title with licensed WTCC content, broad class variety, LAN and online multiplayer, and a setup-focused driving model.

That naming distinction matters because Steam also lists separate add-ons and the RACE Injection package. Players searching for RACE 07 Complete should therefore compare the base RACE 07 product with the available expansion packs instead of assuming that “Complete” is the official current edition name.

Touring-car simulation with several racing disciplines

The main attraction is the combination of realistic circuit racing and a large selection of disciplines. RACE 07 includes the 2007 FIA World Touring Car Championship and also carries the 2006 WTCC season content associated with the previous RACE game. The touring-car focus gives races a close, physical feel, with drafting, defensive driving, contact management, and careful braking often more important than outright top speed.

SimBin expands that foundation with Formula 3000, Formula BMW, Radical SR3 and SR4, Caterham machinery, Minis, and additional support classes. The result is not an open-world driving game or an arcade racer. It is a traditional track simulator in which car behavior, circuit knowledge, race rules, and consistency define the experience.

The camera options support several driving preferences, including exterior views, cockpit perspectives, helmet-focused views, and an action camera designed to emphasize speed. The cockpit view also allows seating-position adjustments, while open-wheel cars can use helmet effects such as windshield rain and tear-offs.

Race weekends, championships, and repeatable mastery

Race Event mode can be configured as a quick race or as a fuller weekend structure. Depending on the selected settings, players can run practice, qualifying, warm-up, and race sessions rather than jumping directly to the starting grid. This makes the game useful for players who enjoy building a weekend around preparation and setup instead of treating every event as a short arcade sprint.

Championship mode is the central solo structure. The official 2007 WTCC championship visits eleven events across multiple countries and saves progress between sessions. Players can also create a custom championship, choose the number of circuits, and use the car filter to combine classes where the selected rules allow it.

For pure driving improvement, Practice removes time pressure and gives players room to learn braking points, test lines, and adjust the car. Time Attack adds a local ghost of the fastest completed lap, turning each circuit into a measurable improvement loop. The game also documents online ghost sharing and world-ranking functionality for its online installation.

Physics, damage, and configurable race rules

RACE 07 rewards controlled inputs rather than exaggerated drifting. Braking too late, carrying excessive speed into a corner, or leaning on another car can quickly compromise the next section of track. Driving aids and difficulty settings let newcomers reduce the initial workload, while higher settings expose more of the simulator’s traction, braking, and damage model.

The WTCC format is especially important because many events use a two-race structure. Qualifying position, race results, grid rules, and the second race can change the value of an aggressive move. Formula cars use a more vulnerable damage setup, so contact that might be survivable in a touring car can end an open-wheel run.

One of the less obvious strengths is the custom car filter. It allows players to build unusual event combinations from the installed classes instead of being limited to a single championship identity. Reversed layouts, track variations, mixed class sessions, weather choices, and adjustable race rules add practical replay value without relying on character progression or unlock trees.

Base game, expansion packs, and the “Complete” question

The Steam product page identifies the base game as RACE 07 and lists eight related content items. The available add-ons include GTR Evolution, RACE On, GT Power Pack, RETRO, STCC - The Game 1, STCC The Game 2, WTCC 2010, and the free Andy Priaulx Crowne Plaza Raceway add-on.

Those packs broaden the car classes, tracks, and championship themes, but they are not all part of the base RACE 07 purchase. Steam separately presents RACE Injection as a package containing RACE 07, STCC The Game 2, Formula RaceRoom, GT Power Expansion, Retro Pack, and WTCC 2010 Pack. Treat RACE Injection as its own bundle rather than as proof that every RACE 07-related expansion is automatically included.

For players comparing older racing catalogs, the distinction between the base simulator and its add-ons is more useful than the word “Complete.” The current storefront identity is RACE 07, while the Complete wording is associated with third-party catalog presentation and bundled-content expectations.

Who should play RACE 07 on PC?

RACE 07 fits players who want structured motorsport, repeatable championships, adjustable race weekends, and a large selection of historically licensed classes. It is particularly suited to sim racers who enjoy learning a track, refining a setup, and measuring improvement through time trials rather than chasing cosmetic rewards.

It is less suitable for players looking for open-world exploration, cinematic career presentation, heavy vehicle customization, or forgiving arcade handling. The interface and presentation are utilitarian, and the game expects players to spend time understanding its rules, assists, car behavior, and race formats.

Its touring-car emphasis also makes it a useful alternative to GT-focused simulators. Players seeking a more endurance-oriented GT experience can compare its racecraft and setup demands with classic FIA GT racing simulations such as GTR 2, although the two games focus on different vehicle categories and event identities.

PC features, multiplayer, and input options

The Steam version supports single-player and multiplayer play, with the original manual documenting both LAN and internet sessions. The manual also describes a dedicated server executable, spectator support, password-protected sessions, and configurable hosted races. These features make the game more flexible for organized groups than a purely matchmaking-focused racer.

For input, the documentation explicitly supports keyboard and mouse controls and gives detailed attention to force-feedback steering wheels, including separate accelerator and brake axes. A wheel is the natural fit for the simulation model. Gamepad support is not prominently specified on the current Steam listing, so players should not assume that modern plug-and-play controller behavior is guaranteed.

The current PC release is distributed through Steam. The original documentation distinguishes an online installation, which requires Steam activation and enables multiplayer features, from an offline installation without multiplayer or LAN functionality. The storefront lists interface localization for English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish; it does not list full voice audio or subtitle tracks as separate supported features.

Similar PC racing experiences

RACE 07 is closest to older PC simulators that prioritize circuit technique, licensed cars, race formats, and setup work. Its strongest comparison point is not a modern open-world racer but another focused motorsport title with a defined class structure and repeatable events.

Players who prefer modern GT3 competition, dynamic conditions, and a more specialized endurance presentation may also want to compare it with official GT3 simulation racing in Assetto Corsa Competizione. That comparison highlights RACE 07’s broader class roster and older touring-car identity rather than suggesting that the two games handle identical championships.

For a narrower drifting and online-focused alternative, physics-driven PC racing such as FURIDASHI Drift Cyber Sport offers a different kind of challenge. RACE 07 remains the stronger fit for players who want formal race weekends, touring cars, formula classes, and championship structure.

RACE 07 Complete FAQ

Is RACE 07 Complete the official current name?

No. The current Steam product is listed as RACE 07. “RACE 07 Complete” is best understood as a catalog or bundle-style label, not a verified official rebrand. Steam also lists separate expansion packs and the distinct RACE Injection package.

What does the base RACE 07 game include?

The base game includes WTCC content from the 2006 and 2007 seasons, additional support classes, more than 300 cars across nine classes, and 32 real-world tracks and city circuits. Expansion packs add further cars, tracks, and themed racing content.

Does RACE 07 have multiplayer?

Yes. The Steam version lists multiplayer, and the manual documents both LAN racing and internet sessions. It also includes support for hosted sessions, spectators, passwords, and a dedicated-server executable. The offline installation does not provide multiplayer or LAN play.

Is RACE 07 designed for a racing wheel?

Yes. The manual provides force-feedback wheel guidance and separate-pedal configuration details. Keyboard and mouse controls are documented as well. Gamepad support is not clearly advertised on the current storefront, so wheel users have the most explicitly supported control path.

Does RACE 07 have a career campaign?

Its progression is built around championship participation, custom championships, race events, practice, and time attack rather than a narrative career. The main solo loop is improving pace, managing race weekends, and completing championship schedules.