It's not that hard to do something actually. Just needs a bit of will, a server and common sense. And if you don't have a server, ask around... I'm sure people who have one will help if your ideas aren't very stupid.

Late last year I started organizing some events to see if it's viable to have some different combos with quality racing. It's been 3 events so far (they're probably still in the first page of Leagues & Events if you want to take a look) and the results were very promising... in fact, I'll probably start doing this monthly.

Don't get mistaken though, pick up racing is a different matter. Having all the variety people seem to want, all with full servers AND at the same time is unlikely to happen now, after the Scirocco, after S3 or after <insert random fact here>.
People just join they're everyday servers, to race with their everyday "friends" on their everyday combo, because they're familiar with those things and feel good there.

If you're not happy with it, there are some things you can do once in a while and I suggest you start trying right now. But if you want to wake up one day and think "let's see.. I guess I'll go online with other 20 RACs around Fern Bay Black today", well... good luck.

Quote from Intrepid :

Ferrari V12

end the thread there really. That is possibly the best sound ever created. Only my 100cc aircooled 2 stroke screaming at 20,000rpm ready to literally explode gives me the same chills

:lovies3d:

No wins, no podiums, but no bad results either. Finishing the championship inside the top10 would make me very happy.

I'll be out for the weekend and probably won't be back before the race, so don't count on me.

Ouch I love the Alfas but this one has gone too far I think.

IMO the non-GTA MiTo is better (see below), although "best looking ever" seems a bit too optimistic.

Well if I'm not mistaken there's over a month yet for the first race, there's plenty of time for people to notice this thread (too bad it stays on the off-topic section, it's damn hard to find anything here). I know last season I only noticed this by the 3th or 4th race.

And bring your little brother, we have a championship to defend!

Thanks everyone for joining, had a lot of fun! Special thanks to Concept Racing for taking half of the grid - without you the racing wouldn't have been so intense!

I have the replays of the races and stats here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/mhv4yc (yes, no qualify)


My races were like this:

Sprint: 12 and a half laps chasing Laudi, 2 and a half laps defending from Laudi.

Feature: madness! 3-wides, lots of ups and downs, green cars everywhere, wrecked my 2 teammates, overtook a lot of cars and was overtaken by a lot of others. The most intense 20 laps I've ever had. The last 10 laps were rubbish.

Last edited by de Souza, Mon 23 Feb 2009, 01:04. Reason : can't spell

Yes you will.

Quote from Zapphord :

ill be there

The server is already set for the combo and yes you can watch it on remote if you want. Password will be sent in the next few hours.

Sounds good.

Driver: Eduardo de Souza
LFS Username: de Souza
Country: BRA
Preferred Number: 30

Souza Racing.

Well the OP says "everyone is welcome", so I guess you can join.

But considering your reputation I might reserve the right to not allow you to race, should a considerable number of the other drivers feel you're not welcome.

It's an uncomfortable situation, but has happened before on the H2H events. Nothing personal, hope you understand.


Ps. If anyone that signed up has anything to say, please PM me as this thread is no place for that.

Quote from racer hero :

Me racing in IGTC last season is arguable. I started round 3, but the team didn't finish.

Eh?

If you started, then you raced. No?

@Tommy - It's not a matter about Ken being too good or too bad. He raced on last IGTC season so he can't race on GTAL.

It's in the rules...

I see a pattern here. Three examples from US saying speedo must be on the right, while 2 from Europe (my car is french) saying it must be on the left.

All in all, It's noticeable at most... I don't see how this can be a problem on a race.

So my real life car is backwards too?

I guess any time before 22UTC and you're automatically excluding us. I'm speaking for myself though, probably there are others more to the west than me - in other words, later than 22:00.

Great news!

@Todd - that's what I'm wondering as well.

No problem, see you at the #4.

Taylor why did you remove your avatar?

Btw was that a RS200?

Yeah it was the best day really... This sunday is too close, and I can't the week after H2H.

It should be ok, I don't think anyone get really exausted after a H2H event. Mentally perhaps, but not physically.

Last edited by de Souza, Thu 12 Feb 2009, 16:37.

Quote from Mp3 Astra :

I'd say the Taha el Alouieee (sp) vs Eduardo de Souza bump from event 4 of the original Racing Series is my pick for most controversial.

Wasn't that bad actually, just a locked tyre+lag=bump who seemed like a 100km/h hit. It was made much worse just because of the drama of another guy who wasn't even racing. Imagine if it was one of the other GTRs and Taha couldn't leave the sandtrap.

Quote from zeugnimod :

Typical of these two guys to be wrecking, though.

You're next!


Anyway, I think the Niko vs. Kaw was more controversial. Who was wrong? Was it legal?

Nice video Nolan, as intense as the races.

Want more? Clicky.

Hello guys. It's been over 2 months since my last random race, so I guess it's time to do another one!

Car: LX4
Track: Blackwood GP Rev (BL1R)
Server: [SR]GTWERX.net (thanks Sonic!)
Date: 22/02/09

Schedule (all starting times are estimates):
18:00 UTC - qualify, 15min
18:20 UTC - sprint race, 14 laps, starting order = qualify, ~20min long
18:50 UTC - feature race, 32 laps, reverse grid, ~45min long

If you miss the first race and would like to race the second one, you must start from last.

Everyone is welcome, so post here if you're interested and confirm your participation if you can - first come first served spot. Just so you know, the server has a limit of 30 guests (no idea how many drivers).

Server will be passworded one hour before and you'll receive it by PM.

Lastly, this should be a fun event. In order to achieve that, please use common sense, respect your fellow racers and normal racing rules. There will be no restarts.



Drivers so far:

01 - blackbird04217
02 - evilpimp
03 - Mp3 Astra
04 - Mackie The Staggie
05 - tonyonparas
06 - TAYLOR-MANIA
07 - niall09
08 - Chrisuu01
09 - Rudy van Buren
10 - Karolis[Lt]
11 - Stefani24
12 - March Hare
13 - troy
14 - Hypothraxer
15 - speedway
16 - Minimaxman
17 - DaveWS
18 - aroX123
19 - Bean0
20 - Zapphord

Last edited by de Souza, Sun 22 Feb 2009, 13:23.

Loved the XRR, now I need to figure out how to drive it!