I've been there, although I missed half of qualy, I still managed a mid field position. The race went extremely well, although I finished in the same place I started, I had fights for position like I haven't had in weeks.
Really big thanks for organizing this!

Quote from racer hero :

Why would we race a track that isn't on the schedule for the test event?

Well here are the reasons

Quote from BAMBO :

-Some of you have requested it for the league itself.
-It's a relatively wide and safe track.
-It's quite long, thus any doubts about not having close racing on a such a track should be proved useless. If not, it will give us the necessary time to change the last round of the championship.

Why would you race on a track that is on the schedule for the test event, Ken?

The final and official calendar has been decided:

Round# Date – Track Name @ laps (sprint race/main race)
1.7th August - Fern Bay Gold @12/24
2.14th August - Aston Cadet @20/40
3.21th August- Blackwood GP Track REV@13/26
4.28th August - South City Town Course @12/24
5. 4th September - Aston Club @14/28
6.11th September- Kyoto Ring National @9/18

*Note: The final round might be chanced if enough reasons are given after the 1st test event.

In the next days, I will purchase a server and try to get a website to meet the requirements for a subsection.

1st test event information
Date: 3rd of July
Course: Kyoto Ring Nation (KY2R)
Qualifying Duration: 20 minute session
Race Duration (sprint/main): 9/18 laps

Timetable

(All times in GMT/UTC)

17:40 - All Competitors must be on server
18:00@18:15 - Qualifying
18:15@18:30 - Sprint Race
18:30@19:00 - Race Starts

This track has been chosen for the 1st test race due to a number of factors:

-Some of you have requested it for the league itself.
-It's a relatively wide and safe track.
-It's quite long, thus any doubts about not having close racing on a such a track should be proved useless. If not, it will give us the necessary time to change the last round of the championship.

Last edited by BAMBO, Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:01.

Quote from Bmxtwins :

I do wish NASCAR came here. I belong to a community of Nascar Heat (a really old nascar game that is still out there) and i think a lot of people would come here. The only thing is that iRacing and other companies currently own the rights to NASCAR and I dont think LFS could get a way with it. I wish we could. Unless im mistaken.

Who said that Nascar would come to LFS. First of all this is a mod so it doesn't really have nothing to do with the development but if the devs were to include a stock car, it would surely be a fantasy model with similar specs to the real cars

Well I've done that calendar at 2:00 AM in the morning but fair enough, that isn't an excuse so I apologize for my mistake

Here's a second calendar and this time, the dates are correct

Round# Date – Track Name @ laps (sprint race/main race)
1.7th August - Fern Bay Gold @12/24
2.14th August - Aston Cadet @20/40
3.21th August- Blackwood GP Track REV@13/26
4.28th August - South City Town Course @12/24
5. 4th September - Aston Club @14/28
6.11th September- Kyoto Ring National @9/18

First track has been changed from Fern Bay Gold Reverse to normal and I have decided that the last round should be held at a longer track. Tending towards Kyoto Ring National.

Last edited by BAMBO, Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:27.

I don't know if you have them but here are the specs I found on the National Guard/GMAC Car - Monte Carlo SS (Car of tomorrow)

Exterior
Wheelbase: 110 in.
Length: 200.7 in.
Width: 72.5 in.
Height: 51 in.
Tread width: 60.5 in. (max)
Curb weight: 3,400 lbs (w/o driver)

Chassis
Design: Rear-wheel drive
Type: Tubular
Front suspension: Independent, coil springs, control arms
Rear suspension: Trailing arms, coil springs, panhard bar
Steering: Power, heavy-duty
Brakes: Four-wheel disc
Wheels: Steel, 9.5 in. x 15 in.
Tires: Goodyear Eagle racing radials
Frame: Rectangular tube by Hendrick Motorsports
Braces & Roll-cage: Round tubing built by Hendrick Motorsports

Engine
Type: Chevrolet V8-R07
Displacement: 358 cubic inches (maximum)
Compression ratio: 12:1
Induction system: 4-barrell Holley carburetor
Horsepower: 850 hp @ 9,000 RPM
Torque: 540 ft. lbs. @ 7,200 RPM
Fuel economy: 4.5 mpg (1.5-mile track)

Transmission
Type: 4-speed

Capacities
Fuel: 22 - gallons
Oil: 16 quarts
Cooling: 14 quarts




Here are a few specifications for a Nextel Cup car.


Engine Displacement: 358in³ (5.8L) Pushrod V8

Transmission: 4 Speed Manual (Must have reverse)

Weight: 3200lbs. Minimum (with out driver) 3400lbs. Minimum (with driver)

Horsepower: ~750hp (unrestricted)

Fuel: 112 octane leaded (2006), 98 octane unleaded (in 2007)

Fuel Capacity: 22 U.S. Gallons (17.5 with Car of Tomorrow)

Fuel Delivery: Carburation

Compression Ratio: 12.5:1

Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

Carburator size: 750-830CFM 4 barrel

Wheelbase: 110in


I hope I helped although I think you already had most of them.

Last edited by BAMBO, Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:38.

Well the test calendar I've put two posts above, doesn't clashes with any league according to the forum's Race Calendar. Not even if it's started on the first Friday of July or October.

It's pretty clear to announce that after the interest shown in this league, Formula Junior is definitely coming back for a second season this year

Last edited by BAMBO, Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:29.

I prefer the SO5 from all the other South City configurations since it's the only one that avoids the chicane and still is relatively medium sized.

Does this look good?

Round# Date – Track Name @ laps (sprint race/main race)
1.28th July - Fern Bay Gold REV @12/24
2.4th August - Aston Cadet @14/28
3.11th August- Blackwood GP Track REV@13/26
4.18th August - South City Town Course @12/24
5.25th August - Aston Club @20/40
6.2nd October- Kyoto Ring National @TBA/TBA

Expect a media test event this following weeks to get some pictures, to make a promo video and for the newcomers to the league to get a taste of racing this cars

Last edited by BAMBO, Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:47.

I've just realized something. Guys, go on LFS Desktop and check my PB with the XRT around Kyoto Ring or yours if you've tried the mod...

Well at least now I won't be having problems with the hotlap for the NDR Kyoto 250

Last edited by BAMBO, Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:01.

Well since quite a few of you have requested that and since driving on the same track twice, although in opposite directions, isn't really fun I am willing to change the calendar a bit.
I'll profit from this opportunity and ask if you'd like a long track such as KY2/KY2R or Westhill instead of Fern Bay Gold?
The league will still have the first round held at Fern Bay Gold REV since it's a bit of a tradition really, it was the inaugural track for the first season as well.

Last edited by BAMBO, Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:52.

Here's a first test-calendar, tell me what you think:

Round# Date – Track Name @ laps (sprint race/main race)
1. 28th July - Fern Bay Gold REV @12/24
2. 4th August - Aston Cadet @14/28
3. 11th August- Blackwood GP Track REV@13/26
4. 18th August - South City Town Course @12/24
5. 25th August - Aston Club @20/40
6. 2nd October- Fern Bay Gold @12/24

*Changes have been made to the guidelines and the decision on which day shall the rounds take place has moved a bit but still more opinions are needed on the subject to decide.

The rulebook has been updated and I'm also starting to prefer Friday to the other days.

But for that statement to become a fact, I still need more replies

Last edited by BAMBO, Sun, 7 Jun 2009 18:30.

Formula Junior was from the start planned to be a relatively short league with an easy but very rewarding car to drive, a 9/14 fixed wing degrees and 12% intake restricted FOX, which made for very close and exciting racing.

First season, back in 2008, got quite a respectful amount of sign ups, although a small majority showed up. Even so, the league did what it promised and offered the drivers that participated a fantastic experience.

If you're looking for additional information and/or would like to ask some questions. I'd kindly ask you to do so in the official thread here: http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=58186

Did a bit of testing with a slightly changed setup. Lowered the pressure to 200 kPa on the R2s and it still is a bit twitchy under braking, but manageable.

Done a few laps with it and I must say that it feels so close to the real thing. Even going off is quite realistic with a few exceptions which I don't think can be fixed due to limited control.

The only thing that seems out of hand, is braking like you do on normal tracks. Took it around Fern Bay with the "..." setup and it seems to fishtail a lot during hard braking. On R3s, if I wasn't careful, it would simply bring the rear ahead of the front. Changed to R2s since I suspect it's due to limited traction. It isn't as radical as with R3s but it still is noticeable.

From what I know, this cars are basically walking billboards, brakes shouldn't be as powerful and fishtailing should only be a dream even in the most extreme conditions.

Will try to tweak with the setup and see if I can solve the problem.

Formula Junior was from the start planned to be a relatively short league with an easy but very rewarding car to drive, a 9/14 fixed wing degrees and 12% intake restricted FOX, which made for very close and exciting racing.

First season, back in 2008, got quite a respectful amount of sign ups, although a small majority showed up. Even so, the league did what it promised and offered the drivers that participated a fantastic experience.

After a bit of brainstorming, some changes and a bit of motivation, I've decided that I might bring the league back for a second season. You'll find all the information you need, with a few exceptions which you can ask me if you want to, in the file attached to this post.

I'm thinking of getting it running around mid August - September, on Friday or Saturday

Please post if you'd be interested in joining and/or give your opinion on the matter

Last edited by BAMBO, Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:43.

Congratulations!

That's so like listening to "I'm a barbie girl". Now it's like Poker Face, silly goose!

Moved to http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=58186

Last edited by BAMBO, Sat, 6 Jun 2009 18:47.

It's absolutely comical, kudos to the guy that though of such a blog

Quote from DK3X7MJ :

Just watch it no comments... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlSYeX4f1oA illepall

I literally LMAO!

Quote from 1993weeman :

That is just amazing, How can he do that so close to the edge of everything, Great driver

By practicing and taking a lot of takes of the same turn judging from the tire marks, just like in the first one

Quote from batteryy :

its not meant to play halo. i think there is no actual shooter coming out for this. imagine that you run trough your living room and jump behind obstacles

And making a pistol out of your hand and yelling " bang bang" when you want to shoot something....priceless

Quote from G!NhO :

I want!

And that will be the day I loose all hope in humanity