I get this message when trying to join some servers. Is this a test version or something?

The GFC community boasts some of the fastest drivers in the world. For the upcoming event at Aston Grand Prix Reverse the FO8 class has the top two times in the world on the FO8 hotlap rank and FOX drivers have the 1st and 3rd fastest times in the world in the FOX rank.

Pretty impressive huh

btw - we will be fast around this track. FO8 class has the top two times in the world on the FO8 hotlap rank and FOX drivers have the 1st and 3rd fastest times in the world in the FOX rank.

come join me on the GFC servers and I'll give you a few pointers. I've got plenty of top quality sets too. Ones that are driveable and able to run WRE pace.

Should be in there tonight at some point. If I'm not there I'm sure some other GFC community members will be about to help you.

GF

I still have a number of reserve slots available for this weekend GFC race on Sunday evening.

There are only currently 2 reserves and historically there are at leas 6-8 no shows.

So if you would like to race please sign up.

http://gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum

Round scores and Standings are now available including adjusted totals (2 lowest scores dropped).

A polling system has now been introduced so the GFC community are the jurers. This has been introduced for the first time in round 3. Visit the members only area of the forum top see how this system works.

The grid for race 3 of the GFC is now full. However there are always several dropouts and there are 15 reserve spaces available for anyone who is interested in trying this extremely challenging format.

Entries are now being accepted for Race 4 of the GFC at Aston Grand Prix Reversed.

Race results and replays are now available at http://gentlefoot.com

Quote from DeKo :

fair enough, wasnt paying attention, thought he meant there was another one tonight.

Storm was referring to the 3rd round of the GFC tomorrow night.

Quote from AK-Chester :

Only two FO8s finished.
:bigeyes2:
Fun race though, thanks!

Great race last night. Everyone was pretty sensible if they had accidents and didn't move back onto line or anything. Quite a buzz passing 3 stricken cars in the fast section down from hilltop to the tram line.

I had a great race and even got into the lead of the FOX class, 3rd behind Huppis and Stormy, after define made a small error and outbraked himself I think at the end of the tram line. Then had pressure from him for about 15 laps as he made up the 3 seconds he'd lost to me there.

Really exciting. Just a shame the way it ended. Must have been the last lap for us FOXs. Loose barrel at the chicane sat right in front of me and swerving at that moment wasn't really an option. I hoped if I hit it dead straight-on with no lock at all I might get away with it but it spun me out and onto the grass. Then I hit something very gently, think it may have been define as he came past and the car did the old 'boing' thing and flipped me over. Typical!

Two issues with LFS here. Firstly, why aren't the barrels tied together like in real life? Second is the well known issue of the 'boing' crash detection.

Aah well.

Its also worth mentioning that by sheer fluke so far we have had 32 cars on each grid and yet not a single reserve has been dissappointed.

Looks like we may not quite fill the grid at the next one - there are always a few no shows.

Oh, and btw - there is practice race tonight at 21:00 UK time if you fancy it.

Quote from obsolum :

Is there a maximum number of each car that can join? Like 50 - 50 or something? Or is that completely up to the drivers? Because I would imagine that most people go for the FO8? Could be wrong, though.

Anyway, I won't join because a) I have to get up early for work tomorrow and b) I have hardly any experience in the FO8 and I tend to get bored with the FOX because it's a tad bit slow I'd love a 30+ lap race for GTR's though! Hardly any server seems to do that

No rules on numbers of each cars - generally its pretty close to 50/50. And trust me, you wouldn't get bored in the FOX in this format. It is extremely challenging trying to be fast while FO8s are suddenly appearing behind you all the time.

Have a read of some of the post race chat in the forum and you'll see what it's all about.

There will be a 34 Lap Race around Fern Bay Gold on the GFC server tonight at 21:00 UK Time. This is a dual class race featuring the FOX and FO8. This is an extremely intense form of competition. As a FOX you have one eye on your mirrors and as an FO8 you are constantly having to lap FOXs cleanly.

There will be an hours practice before the race. If you intend to take part and have not competed in this format before then some practice before hand is highly recomended.

You should also read the rules for this format at http://gentlefoot.com before you join the server. Rules can be found in the forum. Anyone not following the rules will be issued with a 24 hour ban.

GF

Last edited by Gentlefoot, Fri 13 Jul 2007, 09:20.

Quote from Storm_Cloud :

Looks like there will be a practice session tomorrow (Friday) at 8pm BST for the next GFC race - see the GFC forum. It would be great if as many drivers as possible can make it as we all need some practice lapping cars, or being lapped by cars on this tight track.

Cheers :grouphug:

SC

Yep - I can confirm a test session will start at 20:00GMT tonight on the GFC Server. This will be a public session. An hours practice will be followed by a 34 lap race.

Yeah - R1s all the way. They go through a hot stage but then as they get thin they cool nicely. While they are hot you just have to be careful not to use more lock than absolutely necesary.

A collection of footage from the action during various rounds of the GFC can be viewed here:

LFS Videos

Last edited by Gentlefoot, Tue 30 Oct 2007, 15:36.

audimasta has very kindly produced a little video of the closing laps of the GFC. Shows how close a 52 lap race can be and you get a good feel for the dual class format in it.

I have created a forum section for all members to add any videos they happen to produce. It's located here:

http://www.gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum/viewtopic.php?t=169

enjoy!

The Judicial Review for race 2 of the GFC at Kyoto National is now complete and can be viewed at:

http://www.gentlefoot.com/LFS/gfcrace2judicialvideo.html

Only 4 guaranteed grid slots left for race 3. Better be quick if you want to avoid the reserve list.

GF

Championship standings have now been updated.

Race 2 Race Statistics are now available at:

http://www.gentlefoot.com/LFS/GFCRace2Results.html

Post Race Reports available at:

http://gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum/viewtopic.php?t=163

Judicial Review and Standing to follow shortly.

Enjoy!

If you come to my server (GFC) when I'm there I'll watch over you

I always make sure racers are fair to new guys trying to pick up skills on my server.

Will be on there in about 30 mins probably.

Just checked - you don't get it in practice either

I'm sure I've seen it offline at some point though.