Hi everyone,
My name is Ivan — I’m the developer of Open Wheel Manager and Open Wheel Manager 2. A few months ago, after parting ways with the publisher of Open Wheel Manager 2, I began working on a new racing management game called Racing Series Manager. This time, I’m developing it solo.
This isn’t a sequel. It’s a fresh start with a different focus and philosophy. I’d like to give you a quick introduction to this game.
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Why a new game?
I’ve dropped the resource-based system, where accumulating a certain resource (design points, production points, etc) let you “buy” an upgrade. While it functionally mirrored the classic week-by-week progression model, it felt significantly worse in practice.
Key differences between Racing Series Manager and OWM2?
OWM2 was more focused on race-day action, while the off-track gameplay lacked depth. In Racing Series Manager, off-track team development is the core of the experience, while the race generator is a hybrid — combining a live timing mode similar to OWM2 with light 3D elements.
In Racing Series Manager, every in-house car component becomes a distinct gameplay entity - blueprint. This opens the door to a wide range of new mechanics — most notably, espionage and knowledge leakage.
While the blueprints for each component belong to the team, they’re created by individual staff members — and it’s those designers and engineers who accumulate knowledge about the components. When they move between teams, they take that knowledge with them.
When will the game be released?
I don’t have a specific release date yet. If the game sounds interesting to you, the best thing you can do right now is add it to your wishlist.
How much will the game cost?
RSM will be cheaper than OWM2 — I want as many players as possible to experience it. I noticed that many players who bought OWM1 didn’t go on to purchase OWM2 — and I believe the noticeably high price was a major reason for that.
Game support
The game will receive long-term support. I’m not planning another title until everything planned for RSM is delivered.
Where can I follow the game’s news?
Discord - https://discord.gg/XDxt5Xm (the most up-to-date source of information)
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@racingseriesmanager
X - https://x.com/mrvozhik
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paprikash.works/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/racingseriesmanager/
Thanks for sticking with me through the OWM journey. I’m excited to build something new — and I hope you’ll join me.
— Ivan
