Robert Fleurke
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« on: September 15, 2016, 06:47:05 AM +0100 » |
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Season 30 Amateurs Trophy – Round 6 – NürburgringWe move to Germany to race at the legendary Nürburgring - Nordschleife. Since its construction (1925 - 1927), the Nordschleife has enjoyed a reputation as a terrifying and merciless route through the Eifel forests. An English journalist who visited the Nordschleife during the opening race on 18 June 1927 even concluded “that it seemed as if a reeling, drunken giant had been sent out to determine the route”. The Formula 1 pilot Sir John Young Jackie Stewart – after all a three-time world champion in 1969, 1971 and 1973 – was so impressed by the circuit that he gave it the name which it will probably never lose: Green Hell (Grüne Hölle). Racing and winning on the Nordschleife has always been very special for racing drivers, because the track is one of the most demanding in the world. Tricky corners, treacherous crests, steep inclines and gradients and constantly changing road surfaces demand great skill from the driver and put vehicles to a hard test. Race List = iGOR Server = UKGPL_9 IP = see iGOR Race date = Tuesday 20-09-16 Time = 21:00 UK time (21:00 GMT/22:00 CET) Track = Papyrus Variant = 1965 Race length = 6 laps (45-50 minutes) 60fps patch used = 60fpsV2newmod Damage Model = Int Qualifying time = 30-45 minutes Only ONE reset per race will be allowed followed by a compulsory Stop & Go in the pit stall area, within 2 laps. Failing to do so will lead to exclusion!Replays Available here: hereDriver lists can be found on the championship standings pageUntil the number of registered drivers exceeds grid capacity drivers may join the server as soon as it appears in IGOR. Drivers are required to complete 50% distance to score points. This Season we don't have a Red Zone. Moderating will be on reported incidents only. Please restrict chat to pit messages including at the end of the race until ALL drivers still racing have crossed the line. Password: see above
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Rainier
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2016, 11:16:44 AM +0100 » |
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5 races, 5 wins for Philippe. That's enough, ça suffit, Basta
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Robert Fleurke
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« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2016, 11:25:04 AM +0100 » |
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The honourable thing would be taking a slower car (Ams have free car choice), but I'm not handicapping Philippe
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« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2016, 01:38:32 PM +0100 » |
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Well Done Phil, keep up the good work! Under my breathe; (hopefully he will want to be in pros next season so I wont have to race against him) <Ahem>
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« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2016, 02:14:05 PM +0100 » |
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5 races, 5 wins for Philippe. That's enough, ça suffit, Basta ...es reicht !
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Walter Conn
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« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2016, 04:16:36 PM +0100 » |
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Since we are going to the Green Hell, I will play the devil's advocate (bad joke). My hope is that Philippe stays in the same chassis this season, but then returns to the Amateurs Trophy next season to defend his championship in a slower car. I should disclose that we are both driving for team Lotus.
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Philippe Girard
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2016, 10:33:59 AM +0100 » |
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Since we are going to the Green Hell, I will play the devil's advocate (bad joke). My hope is that Philippe stays in the same chassis this season, but then returns to the Amateurs Trophy next season to defend his championship in a slower car. I should disclose that we are both driving for team Lotus.
Yes, why not. After the ring, I choose brm, and next season, I stay on amateur, but only with brm - honda , ok ? Brm, honda, are there slower cars ? Ok Dave, don't you angry...!!
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Robert Fleurke
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2016, 11:36:38 AM +0100 » |
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Since we are going to the Green Hell, I will play the devil's advocate (bad joke). My hope is that Philippe stays in the same chassis this season, but then returns to the Amateurs Trophy next season to defend his championship in a slower car. I should disclose that we are both driving for team Lotus.
Yes, why not. After the ring, I choose brm, and next season, I stay on amateur, but only with brm - honda , ok ? Brm, honda, are there slower cars ? Ok Dave, don't you angry...!! Only the Cooper T77 and the Brabham BT7 are real slower cars (about 1-1.5s at most normal length tracks). Honda is a bit engine sensitive, but quite fast, especially at fast tracks. The BRM is my best ranked chassis, also very fast at fast tracks.
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2016, 12:01:33 PM +0100 » |
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Yes, the slower 65s are the Cooper and the BT7, the others are almost as quick as the Lotus but I don't think handle as well. I think the BT7 is great fun to drive but not very quick in my hands.
I don't really mind which division Philippe is in, fast and consistent people are fast and consistent in any car so I'm not likely to beat him in anything.
His Lotus times in some races would have put him on pole in the Pros so he could fit into either division.
I should be around for this tonight. I've had minimal practise but mostly know the track anyway.
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Philippe Girard
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« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2016, 12:24:23 PM +0100 » |
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ok, thanks So, tonight, Nurburgring = cooper for me !
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Walter Conn
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« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2016, 04:29:26 PM +0100 » |
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Philippe, You have not won the championship yet. You should go for the perfect season in the Lotus. But it is your choice.
The Cooper should be great at the ring, but I would avoid it at tracks with long straights. You might be 4 seconds a lap slower at Spa, for example. Both the Cooper and BT7 are a challenge because you have to maximize every corner and straight. You may have to work really hard to overtake other cars, and then they will retake the position on the longest straight. Despite the challenges, Robert has been successful in the Cooper.
The BRM is fast in a straight line, but it is a challenge in the corners. So most people are slower in it.
Cheers, Walter
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« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2016, 05:34:00 PM +0100 » |
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I'm not competing in '65's this Season, but noticed the low turnout last round. To encourage a large turnout, consider putting the winner in a slower car, or having him drive blindfolded.
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« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2016, 05:51:31 PM +0100 » |
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Ah, that reminds me of my days in the Wazas where we drove by sense of smell with a white headband over our eyes...............................
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« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2016, 07:51:32 PM +0100 » |
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Having a few technical issues tonight with the PC. Still working on it but I might have to catch the next race instead.
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Walker - ''Prost's car is on fire as he goes into the swimming pool.'' Hunt - ''That should put them out then!''
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« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2016, 08:23:13 PM +0100 » |
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Wow, I just checked GPL Rank to see the world record times at the ring. Could it be that the Cooper is 7 seconds slower per lap than the Lotus?
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