Here's a new one... or so I think, and wish didn't happen.

I'm trying to connect to empty LFS servers but so far all the empty servers I join I lag out on. I connect fine but get locked in the setup screen. I click on leave, say yes but nothing happens. I try to switch track, click on a track name and nothing happens. Can't change car (server's have all enabled) and can't even join the race. This has happened on 4 completely different empty servers.

Now here's the twist. I can connect and race on an occupied server with no problems at all.

WTFBBQ!!!??

Kinda annoying as everyone is currently racing a car and track combo I don't want to be on, so I decided to join an empty server. My lag bar goes up a little and then nothing... It's happened on these empty servers so far: www.S2 Loosenutracing.com, GSA-XGN ORT, Race Time & InSPire Net - NZL.

My details

AMD 2500 +
Albatron KX18D Pro II nForce 2
1GB DDR Ram Dual Channel
Leadtek A6600GT
Windows XP
ZoneAlarm Pro

I had some problems with my firewall tonight prior to this which I fixed. However, I can't see how it's the cause as why would it allow me to connect to an occupied server with no dramas and not an empty? I also tried connecting with it off and nothing changed. So it's ruled out.

Here's a screenie of my connection bars stopped position which it stays at the whole time...

I have no friggen idea!

Here's the log from the last server I timed out on trying to connect... no idea if it helps. EXIT was done by Shift + F4 and using the X in the top right corner.


Edit: This time the server track was Autocross. Other servers were on West Hill & AS Cadet.

Edit 2: Maybe it's not me. I was just able to join Heathen Racing Australia twice whilst empty with no problems - even changed the track! I then tried one of the aforementioned servers and got the errors. Looks like a server side problem and not mine. woohoo!

(What rotten luck I had, 4 different servers all empty and not working.)