I was on holiday and didn't manage to change my line up from Monza. Just as well Sutil drove a blinder, eh?



Still, gained another two places and stays in the top 6.

Quote from AjRose :

What a crap race... I don't know why I even bother watching F1 anymore...

Indeed, a proper bore that was.

Suzuka next week tho :clapclap:

Nice wee report there Scotty

Despite being well off the pace I really enjoyed the races (after getting rid of the frustration of being smacked around in the sprint).

Looking forward to the rest of the series

Sutil 3rd

Gerrin there. Those Maccas look fast, kerb riding as well as ever, solid engine and KERS. Could be hard to beat this weekend

Are Renault definately running KERS then?

Quote from amp88 :

Is anyone watching the BBC's streaming FP1 coverage? I've got no sound on mine at the moment...

In the office at work, I HAVE to keep the sound down

But it does work.

Strangely I can only get the high quality version to work, the normal one just stalls

Forget it. Not wasting my time again.

http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?p=1248648#post1248648

ps - no. 7 on UF1000 HL ranks.......

Weeeell, I bought it and played in twice, maybe thrice?

Arcadey big time. Grip grip grip, gone. No transition at all. The wee Caterhams may make you think otherwise but don't be fooled.

Ok for a bit of fun, and the Ring

Quote from rich_hobo94 :

Anyways, what does everyone think about the refueling ban? I think it's ridiculous to get rid of it... isn't it one of the most important factor in race strategy? I mean, how much could it possibly save?!?!?

Quote from amp88 :

I think it's a good idea...... The refuelling ban should also put more of an emphasis on driver skill because the car is going to change a lot more throughout the race. As the fuel load decreases the driver will have to adapt their technique and mindset to cope with the weight.

I must admit, I liked Brundles answer when he was asked that question. To paraphrase, "If they want to be Sunday drivers they should go race some other series. F1 is about ultimate pace, not tyre management"

Hi man, like your self I started as a migrant from the GT series.

Welcome to a whole new world

This a fantastic sim game, a bit different from the arcadeish gameplay of the GT series, but well worth taking the time to get to grips with.

Take your time, have a look around, then buy a licence (best £24 I ever spent) If its good clean racing you 're after, thats where you'll find us.

Sorry I don't know much about laptops, much more well-informed people here who can help on that topic.

Otherwise, welcome

Quote from GreyBull [CHA] :

You mean 20th

Twenty something, wasn't sure so put in a ?

Like how the admins couldn't even be arsed getting the grid line up right. Qualified 11th, started 2? on the grid

For a normal test race, who cares?

When there is the chance of being in the top 10 and pre-qualifying for the first proper race then it does make a difference.

Amateur hour.

Quote from Wilko868 :

The SC adds excitement to what can quite possibly be a very dull race, as if an incident occurs, the pack is bunched up. See the LFSBC & NDRC final round broadcast to see what im on about, a SC was called with about 15 minutes to go, and we had a 1 lap dash to the line, brilliant racing

The driver change restriction IMO stopped people risking longer stints and 1 less pitstop. Although at most rounds it wouldn't have been possible, it would of been exciting to see people try.

I agree with the hardcore quali to a certain extent. I believe drivers should be allowed to shift p or shift s, but only from a pitbox so it dosen't look as silly as a car just dissapearing from the middle of the road.

Safety car, a bit artificial imo. Didn't need one for an exciting end to a couple of last seasons GTAL races.

I still think in shift P or S should be utterly banned unless so directed by race admin. It has no place in a serious league.

Quote from J@tko :

For IRC, you just need someone in there really. I was in there for the ICON team in the recent IGTC race, but really I was only checking there every 5 mins or so when I got bored of reading the forums. It's only for the very unlikely occasion that we need to yell at your team for lag/wrecking people or things. Deko would probably say it in server too anyways.

AFAIK we don't care what driver side you use, and I'm 99.99% sure there's something in the sporting code about hacks and stuff

I've never used IRC and know nothing about it, but assumed it would prohibit me from being on TS (and therefore communicating with our driver) at the same time? My point was, that if there are only two of us...

Driver sides, yes choose either. But stick with it thereafter, no changing race to race.

Cheers for quick replies

Comments

V.5 - Might be an idea to attach the NDR sporting code for name formats so all the rules and regs are in one document?

VII - Like the quali format change, good one. Would definately stick with the no shift P or shift S though.

IX.2 - I liked the restriction on the number of driver changes. In the final race of last season it brought some more strategy into play.

XIX.1 - Mandatory use of IRC? Hmmm, not keen on this at all. As a team of 3 drivers, its quite possible only two of us will be available for any given event. The other person not driving is watching the trackers/LFS remote etc and passing this info. to the driver on TS. The mandatory use of IRC will make this impossible and hamper our driver.

General

Having 2nd thoughts about the safety car tbh. Is it really necessary? Its not like we have stewards to injure or anything and may just make for an unneccesarily close field.

Is there a rule to prohibit changing the drivers side, or did I miss that?

Is there a rule to prohibit using tools/editors which change the car handling/mechanics, or did I miss that?

Sounds like a good compromise on the IGTC/MoE thing.

Good one chaps

ps - re: your rule for the quali driver doing a race stint, yes I think that should be so (wherever possible)

Fears about men competing in women's events were first raised in the early 1960s, when Russian athletes Irina and Tamara Press set 26 world records and won five Olympic gold medals – Tamara in the discus and shot putt and Irina in the hurdles and pentathlon.

The sisters' superiority over all other competitors cast suspicion over their gender. They disappeared from the sport when gender testing was introduced at the 1966 European Track and Field Championships

http://thescotsman.scotsman.co ... emenya39s-800m.5570972.jp

pmsl

If Carlsberg made race tracks........

Weather seems fairly stable and dry according to the forecasts I've seen. Temps around 15 degrees should hurt the Brawns and aid RBR. Certainly not taking that for granted tho.

So will it be the RBR/McLaren dominance that seems to be mooted?
Can Brawn or (a) Ferrari challenge competitively?
Will Alonso spring a surprise....?

Looking forward to a fine display of driver skills

Quote from Bean0 :

How does this grab you ?

Cheers Bean0, thats diamond

:clapclap:

However, it does need my name on each rear side panel below the window - M. Ruis

Many thanks

Last edited by HVS5b, Tue 25 Aug 2009, 21:57.

Hi,

There is nothing official. I'll leave it to you artistic licence

Cheers

Good one Sam

I'm sure you and I had a proper tussle to the finish last year, looks like the same again!

Steadily working my way back after a poor start, want a Brawn hat to hang beside my Ferrari one

We are absolutely strolling the sub-league competition.

Hi all,

I'm lookng to participate in this forthcoming league:http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=272

...and am in desperate need of a skin. The number plates (too big, please resize) are here (I am no. 37). Plates required on either side and the bonnet.
http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=60665

A Scottish theme with a FUBAR Racing graphic would be ideal

Test race is Thursday night, but I don't need it for that. First race is 17 September, so any time before then would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance y'all

Quote from samjh :

I thought it meant Libya.

No mention of Libya here please, touchy subject :arge:

(j/k)

Name, Surname: Mark Ruis
License name: HVS5b
Team: FUBAR Racing
Number: 37
Nationality: Scottish

Last edited by HVS5b, Sun 23 Aug 2009, 14:59. Reason : team name

Quote from Shotglass :

presumably to conform with the people into nascar

pmsl

post of the year?