Quote from PMD9409 :

It's clearly rFactor Pro, look at the display that shows the laptime at the very end of the video.

Nice catch!

To me it did look like a "Pro" version of LFS. Something about the graphics, frame rate, rendering... anway..I wish I could know for sure.

I can see how it could be a one-off just for Williams, but even with that kind of money why start from scratch with so many top-notch off-the-shelf offerings these days?

Anyway, thanks for chiming in folks. I was really hoping this was like an LFS Pro or something. I haven't seen rFactor Pro (but rfactor2 is in the works!).

How can you tell?

And if not, then what sim is it?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11701657

Looks a lot like LFS. I also see the now defunct Simtools' Simview (gauges on the right-most monitor) and other familiar toys in their nest (AIM and MoTec analyzers, etc, just like many of us use).

I should have gotten into commercial sim building when the franchise was still fresh.

Excellent! See you on Sunday!

Please note date updated to Nov 2nd.

Ya I was confused for a second... I didn't think I said 200 miles anywhere. lol

So, any takers? Our server is top-notch. UK usually pings 100-120, Australia 160-200 tops. Should be a smooth run.

Eagle Racing presents the
2008 Eagle 200
(Please note updated date)

Come celebrate Eagle's Third birthday by participating in the 2008 Eagle 200 at Kyoto Oval using the FO8 in Live For Speed. This year the event will be held on Sunday, November 2nd. Race day schedule details can be found below. Hosted by http://www.EagleRaceTeam.com, we promise clean racing, good people, and one great race to celebrate another fun year of Eagle Racing.

Simply reply here or email me directly using [email protected] if you would like to participate in this event. We will set up multiple servers if needed to accommodate all entries. Please include: Your screen name, team affiliation (if any), country of residence, URL, email address, and team driving strategy (see below).

Race Details
Simulator......LiveForSpeed
Venue..........Kyoto Ring Oval (KY1)
Vehicle.........Formula-V8 (FO8)
Laps............200
Weather.......Bright and Sunny
Comms........Ventrilo, 216.6.226.67:5166

Race Schedule (All times Central US: GMT -6)
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Server is open all day for informal practice beginning at 12:01am
Official Practice...........9:00am
Qualifications.............10:00am
Warmup....................11:00am
Race Start.................11:30am

Race Notes/Rules
-This race is intended for everyone but please consider your own personal skill level. If you are not a "front runner" then please do feel free to join but intend on yielding as much as possible to avoid causing race incidents.

-Eagles race with respect and honor safe racing behavior at all times. We expect the same of those who join our server. We want to race with the kind of folks who understand that there is no checkered flag after the first turn, and who know when to lift for safety's sake rather than pushing a risky position.

-All participants must follow the race moderators' instructions. To facilitate this we are requiring that all participants join our Ventrilo communications channel. You are not required to speak (unless you want to! we are friendly folks). However you must be able to listen to the moderator communications and then respond via keyboard as needed.

-No restarts will be allowed. For this reason the entire race from Practice through Victory Lane celebration will be moderated. Wreckers will be banned instantly, as this notice serves as the first and final warning for violations. The objective is to provide a fun, immersive, and naturally flowing race that everyone can enjoy without marring the experience with the unrealism created by wreckers and racing drivers with poor etiquette.

-The event may be completed by individuals or teams. This means that you can choose to complete the entire race yourself or you can team with a partner or partners and develop a driver change strategy. You can choose to initiate driver changes at any time. For example, one driver can qualify and another two could take turns participating in the race. Or any other combination therein. You MUST determine whom within your team will be driving each stint and include that information in your race entry submission.

-Qualification will be held using a 2-car time trial format. Two drivers will be allowed on-track at any given time, with the order of qualification determined by the race moderator. Spectators will be able to watch as you complete a 3 lap qualification (one out lap, one hot lap, and one cool-down lap for pit re-entry).

-All flags, pit speed limits, and pit entry/exit procedures must be followed. When you exit the pit you must not enter the racing surface until you are flat on the back-straight. Similarly when you enter the pit you must use the back-straight as your entry point. Violators will be banned. Please ask the race moderator at any time if you have questions.

-If you wreck during the qualification and your car is still driveable you may complete the remainder of your 3 laps.

-If you wreck during the race and there is ZERO possibility of your vehicle causing an incident AND you are able to safely control the car to pull off-track. then you may remain in the event and safely re-enter the track when possible.

-If there is the any possibility of your incident impacting another driver then you must immediately use Shift-P to return to the pit. Once back in the pit you may then re-enter the race. Violators will be banned.

-Standing/sitting on the track is not permitted at any time. Not even during practice, and especially not during the race. This includes any and all area of the track (pits, racing surface, grass, etc.). Violators will be banned.

-Blocking is not allowed at any time during the race.

-Bump drafting is allowed at your own risk.

-No flaming or abusive language of any kind will be tolerated.

Have fun, be safe, and most of all be courtious!

Racing Registration
Please be sure your name appears below if you have already registered. If it does not appear in the list contact (EAGLE)Smoky at [email protected].

Race Moderator: (EAGLE)Smoky

Participants
1. (EAGLE)SicSRT-4
2. (EAGLE)Dougie
3. (EAGLE)21Psi
4. (EAGLE)Dygear
5. (EAGLE)Mr. Phil
6. (EAGLE)Canman (maybe)
7. (EAGLE)VT-1 (maybe)
8. TeamPlayersBlue
9.
10.
11.
12.
...

If you have any questions before race day contact (EAGLE)Smoky using [email protected]. Moderators will be available on race-day to answer any questions you have at that time. If this is your first event do not be afraid to ask questions! Chances are someone else has the same question as you!

Good luck, have fun, and we'll see you on the track!
Cheers,
-Eagle Racing
www.EagleRaceTeam.com

Last edited by SmokyTyrz, Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:11.

Has something changed about the way outgauge and outsim are reported from LFS as of patch z? My third-party gear (eg. Frex) which has worked for every version of LFS does not work for patch Z.

Is there anything I need to set up differently in my .cfg now?

Thx

I would definitely be interested in a full dash kit. I'd recommend offering a basic kit, with upgrades and add-on gauges that are easily integrated. That way you can most folks just what they need, and then others can go as far as they wish. Then of course some entry-level buyers will eventually want to expand, and move up to the add-ons as well.

I was talking to a commercial sim aviation gauge company (will remain nameless) about doing automotive gauges as well. They seemed really interested but after I went into fair detail of what people would want, how it should be delivered, and what sims it needed to support, I didn't hear back. So either they went straight to it or thought it was too much trouble. Wish they would have responded either way though.

I have plans for a full sim-pit. Projector, motion seat, etc. A dash kit would be perfect. And even with my desk-based setup now, I would still very much want a dashboard kit.

Please keep us informed!

I believe DyG is taking the lead on coordination for this one.

DyG if this is too much on the plate on top of SimFIA, let me know.

I'm in, depending on when the race is. Any updates on a schedule, car choice, or track yet?

The more notice the better!

Greetings racers!

Our Eagle Racing 1 Year Anniversary 150 Laps at the Oval event concluded successfully today. We saw some incredible racing, some well-timed pit stops, and a lot of skill and patience on the track. Congrats and major props to all those who raced. Not a Shift-S in sight, and nearly the entire grid finished. Good job drivers!

And special thanks to [FM] who joined and provided fantastic competition throughout every lap!

Congratulations to (EAGLE)Dougie, who won the race by nearly a full lap over [FM] Dr. Bleifuss. Here is your final running order:

1. (EAGLE)Dougie
2. [FM]Dr. Bleifuss
3. [FM]Crazy Harry
4. (EAGLE)Thunderchild
5. [FM]^2March
6. (EAGLE)Canadaman/(EAGLE)Dygear (driver swap)
7. (EAGLE)Racer
(DNF) [FM]^Laudi - Connection Loss
(DNF) (EAGLE)SicSRT-4 - Damage
(DNF) Anesthetic - Damage

Thanks again everyone! We are currently planning our next event so please keep an eye on the forums!

Cheers,
(EAGLE)Smoky

Greetings drivers

The password for today's event server is:

event



all lowercase, as shown

The server will open at 3pm Eastern/USA today.

Allow me to take this opportunity to thank those who signed up for this 150 lapper. This will be a great race, a fun race, and above all, a safe race.

Track rules will be explained in detail on voice comms. Ventrillo voice comms will be available at: 72.36.157.102:3784

Download Ventrillo 2.1.4 at: http://www.fragmaster.net/vt/

Presence on voice comms is required for driver participation.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on the Oval today. I have the pleasure of offciating from the comfortable spotter booth, so I get to sit back while you guys sweat it out on the asphalt. Forecast calls for mild, pleasant weather though.

Good luck racers! See you on the track!

(Eagle)Smoky

No problems Dustin. Do what you can, but above all take care of your health. There will be many more events to come!


Folks: Please take an opportunity to log into our Event Practice server to work on your setups, practice in the F08, and to TEST YOUR CONNECTION WITH OUR SERVER. This is very important. Our server has a fantastic connection but you know how gremlins can be. Try it out sooner rather than later.

See you on the track tomorrow!
-(EAGLE)Smoky

Loaner setups will be available for those in need. Please do try to arrive with your own setups tho. And if you plan to use a loaner setup please arrive sufficiently early enough to dial it in for your own preferences.

Grid reservations: (note Qual will determine actual spot)
01. (EAGLE)Dygear
02. (EAGLE)Racer
03. (EAGLE)Canadaman
04. (EAGLE)Thunderchild
05. (EAGLE)SicSRT-4
06. (EAGLE)Indymike
07. [FM]^Laudi
08. [FM]2March
09. [FM]Crazy Harry
10. [FM]Dr. Bleifuss
11. (LOTF)pjwon63
12. RimChop
13. [T-EVO] Dustin Dawes
14. Ramses
15. Anesthetic (arriving during Qual, last in Qual que)
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Provisionals in-case of no-shows:
21.
22.
23.

Ok folks, hop in here. We filled up over half the grid in the first week, and not all of the Eagle team has reported in yet. Reserve your spot in the race today!!

Come join us, it's gonna be a blast! 150 laps only takes a couple of hours, but the experience lasts forever! Nothing is more fun than a real event, trust me!

Hope to see you on the Oval!

-(EAGLE)Smoky

Excellent folks! Come one come all! Remember to report the signup list with your name added if you want to reserve a spot for qualifying!

Cheers,
-(EAGLE)Smoky

:-)

Awesome, can't wait to see ya at the track Harry!!

Don't forget to do this..

Signup list (first come, first serve):

Race Facilitator: (EAGLE)Smoky

Grid reservations:
1. (EAGLE)Dygear
2. (EAGLE)Racer
3. (EAGLE)Canadaman
4. (EAGLE)Thunderchild
5. (EAGLE)Sic-SRT4
6. (EAGLE)Indymike
7. Crazy Harry
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Provisionals in-case of no-shows:
21.
22.
23.

Greetings everyone!

Around this time last year two fellows were sharing track time on the LiveForSpeed Oval. No other drivers around but a couple of late-night USA F08 drivers working their lap times. An exchange of setups, tuning discussions, and lots of drafting practice ensued. In a short time, this two-man team could not be beat.

And this was the beginning of Eagle Race Team.

It was early on in these late-night races that Thunderchild and SmokyTyrz determined it was time for a US-based LFS racing presence. In a short time our Team Eagle grew when Dygear and Canadaman joined. And then Racer shortly thereafter.

And only one year later:

10 members strong!
Dominating presence in over 5 major racing sims!
And we are a team of record holders in several of those sims!


So, let's celebrate by doing what we do best. Racing.


F08s on the Oval

Presented by:
Eagle Race Team

Day:
Sunday August 27th

Time:
Gates open @ 3pm USA/Eastern

LFS Server:
EagleRaceTeam.com server on LiveForSpeed
20 Spot Grid!

150 LAPS!!!

Driver Registration: 8/3 - 8/26 or until full!

**Event schedule day of 8/27 (all times USA/Eastern):
3pm: Gates open (server opens)
4pm: Driver check-in and warmup
5pm: Begin 1 hour Qualifying
6pm: Drivers to your cars! Race Start .


Signup list (first come, first serve):

Race Facilitator: (EAGLE)Smoky

Grid reservations: (note Qual will determine actual spot)
01. (EAGLE)Dygear
02. (EAGLE)Racer
03. (EAGLE)Canadaman
04. (EAGLE)Thunderchild
05. (EAGLE)SicSRT-4
06. (EAGLE)Indymike
07. [FM]^Laudi
08. [FM]^2March (ramses)
09. [FM]Crazy Harry
10. [FM]Dr. Bleifuss
11. (LOTF)pjwon63
12. RimChop
13. [T-EVO] Dustin Dawes
14. Anesthetic (arriving during Qual, last in Qual que)
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Provisionals in-case of no-shows:
21.
22.
23.

NOTICE!NOTICE!NOTICE!

TRACK and EVENT RULES (the race will be moderated by Smoky)

1. To participate in the event, you must be connected to our Ventrillo server. Download Ventrillo 2.1.4 and connect to EagleVent @ 72.36.157.102:3784

2. Please arrive BEFORE DRIVER CHECK-IN begins. Driver Check-in begins sharply at 4pm US/Eastern.

3. Obey all track rules. Violators will be warned and then banned.
*****TRACK RULES*****
-No driving in the wrong direction
-SHIFT-S to exit the track immediately after a wreck. DO NOT WAIT until the wreck is complete. SHIFT-S immediately!
-Respect your fellow racers
-No abusive behavior will be tolerated
-Race safe. You have the line if and only if the nose of your car is BEYOND the mid-point of the car you are passing. If you are unsure, BACK OFF. You will always have another chance.
-No blocking EXCEPT on the FINAL lap. WHEN BLOCKING YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST **ONE FULL CAR LENGTH** BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR FELLOW RACER
-Do not wreck intentionally

and most importantly:
-NO PASSING ON LAP 1***********

Please include the signup list in your reply with your name added if you wish to participate.

Thanks from EAGLE RACE TEAM! Come help us kick off another year of Eagle!!



Smoky
-(EAGLE) Team Leader

Last edited by SmokyTyrz, Sat, 26 Aug 2006 17:55.

Congrats Tuusita!!

Thx for the race guys! I crapped out early...tires failed at the wrong place, wrong time. :-) It was an absolute blast anyway!! Great organization, great team, great racing! Thanks!!!!

-Smoky

Thanks!

Just a nit-pick... my name seems to be on the updated list twice. Maybe bump off the second one so another person has a chance of getting higher up on the waiting list.

One more nit...typically when someone updates a thread like this they only update the initial post. That way everyone understands where to look. Otherwise the second-most-understood thing is to simply update with the most recent post. But updating an update in the middle of a thread is tough to track. Just an FYI... Not complaining, just trying to make the world easier for everyone.

Thx!

PS: I'll be ready and online Sunday morning whether I'm on the grid or not. Are we allowed to spectate if we do not make the grid?

Cheers,
-Smoky