Adding my own faves...
1) Spa (GPL)
What can I say, tracks don't come any more awesome than this. While
Eau Rouge massively dominates the present day circuit, it was simply
one aspect of a sensory overload on the original. From the delicate
fight that is Burnenville, through the flicks of Malmedy and on to the
nervous coaxing through the scarifying Masta Kink, this is an utterly
awesome lap. Even the corners that are taken flat are _just_ flat.
2) Kyalami (GPL)
Another fave, Kyalami has a nice blend of on/off camber, fast/slow,
up/down and long straights. Flows nicely, is technical enough to be
challenging, and yet with wide enough straights and corners to give
ample opportunity for side-by-side racing and outbraking.
3) Sears Point (ICR2 conversion)
This track never really felt right in a lumbering NASCAR, but is
incredible in an Indycar.
4) Suzuka (GP2)
The only decent version of one of my favourite of present day tracks.
Far from a definitive creation, but still enormously enjoyable. A
track with everything.
5) Bristol (NASCAR2)
Simple to learn, challenging to master. Avoiding other drivers,
preserving your tyres, even turning a fast lap are difficult around
here, with multiple lines on such a small track. My favourite track
for the stock cars.
6) Monza (F1RS)
I adore the speed and spectacle of this track, and although the
version in GPL is better, F1RS was the first to capture the look and
feel. Many enjoyable laps done around here in F1RS.
7) Rouen (GPL)
Ooowee what a track! Online racing will be mad on this baby, with the
incredibly challenging section made famous by Fangio, flowing down the
hill to the Nouveau Monde hairpin. Very fast, and very tight, this
track is a challenging and rewarding chase through the French
countryside.
8) Nurburgring (GPL)
Speaks for itself really. Too long to be really enjoyable for me, the
concentration required for a good lap is intense. Nonetheless, one lap
around the Nordschleife contains everything, so there is undoubtedly
something for everyone. It feels very like a point-to-point chase
across through the countryside in your own car which is always fun,
and the scenery is gorgeous. I dount we'll ever see the 'Ring in
another sim, so it's a delight that this version does it justice. It's
inclusion is justified just by taking the project on.
9) Hickory (NASCAR2)
You've gotta love it. Like being rolled in cat food and thrown into a
sack with 40 wildcats :-)
10) Elkhart Lake (ICR2)
The Ardennes forest picked up and moved Stateside. Speed, hills,
corners, dips, excellent.
Cheers!
John