I would like to know what programs you guys use, and where you get them, so I can have a go at designing a track. Thanks
BobTrackBuilder ,Simed 3f, sometimes 3ds max to fix any problems or to make it manually (alot harder). Bobs track builder, is for track designing in Rfactor, 3d simed 3.0f is the Converter to rf2, and 3ds max is just a refrence/render. your also need gimp2, or photoshop for making textures, or inkscape to make vector images for sharper Adverts.(well i do).
3DsMax and photoshop all the way Illustrator for logo's. Tip for logo's, www.brandsoftheworld.com has a large selection of vector logos.
The best choice is 3ds max, it's for free for noncommercial use http://students.autodesk.com/?nd=download_center
For us with no motivation to start new college, it costs around 3000 euros... (though I'm sitting on the technical training class atm in Frankfurt, Germany...) Cheers!