Thanks for a nice, clean race guys.  It was great to be back in GTL; I now realise how much I've missed it..

Sorry I dropped out as the first race was about to start.  Computer crashed.  It's a very intermittent and very annoying problem that's plagued me for a while now.  Seemingly without pattern, I suddenly get a black screen, or some random pattern, and the computer hangs.  Win7 reliability index describes it as 'hardware error in video', when it catches it, which is not every time.  It probably points to the video card, but could conceivably also be the motherboard.  Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and get a new video card for starters, so must read up on current offerings.

Thankfully managed to get through race 2.  Made one of my usual slow starts, so Tony got alongside, but I had the inside line for T1.  He passed me on the inside as I braked for T2, but promptly outbraked himself  , so I could dive inside him and regain the position.

Then for most of the race, I had a grand stand view of the battle for second between Postal and Goldtop, while I tried desperately to hang on.  Managed to keep the gap within 2 secs for most of the race, but it did widen a bit in the last laps.  Fairly quickly got a good gap to 5th place, so not really under pressure during the race, except for trying to keep up with the boys in front.

Hope to see you all again next year.  Merry Christmas and Happy Newyear all - and my very best wishes for your dad Tony.

Cheers,
Erling

Thanks Goldtop and Tony - that was it and I'm now on the server!  

Regards,
Erling

Thanks Tony.

The lobby file contained an IP address: 91.121.7.48

I've changed it as per your instructions, but can't seem to get a server list.  In the logon screen, I select 'Internet' and use the same username/password as before, but get an 'Invalid user/password'.  However, if I try to register with the same combo, I get a 'User already exists' error. 

Have tried the LAN /direct IP option too, but find no servers there.

Should it be possible to connect presently, or only once the practice session starts ?

Regards,
Erling

Thanks Tony.

Yes, it's scary how time flies past.   It's ages since I've been online in GTL, so I'll try during the afternoon - hopefully that should leave time to fix eventual problems.

Regards,
Erling

Hello all,

Would like to take part in this race (Thanks to Bill for the heads up).

Been wanting to get back into GTL racing for some time, so this could be a good test to see how far off the pace I've fallen.

Tony, sorry to hear about your dad; I hope he gets better.

Regarding the race; is it correctly assumed that there's no mandatory pitstops, and that times mentioned are GMT ?

On-line handle will be 'Coyote' as before.

Regards,
Erling

Race over before it began unfortunately.

Got a light tap on the right rear under braking for T1, which sent me on a wider line through the corner and into contact with Ginster's Corvette.  Lost control of the car at this and careened off track into barrier.  Apologies to those collected in the process or otherwise involved in the chain reaction.  Car damaged; pulling right and not willing to turn either way anymore, so left as I didn't feel like fighting it over the next 29 laps, and risk more incidents due to it's less predictable handling.

Regards,
Erling

Typical lap after some practice is in the 1:20 - 1:21 bracket.  Fastest yet is 1:19.89. Car is 906.

Cheers,
Erling

Thanks Edam - there seems to be a few familiar faces around here.. 

Cheers,
Erling

Thanks Dave, will try connecting one of the following days.

Cheers,
Erling

Thanks guys,

Have the track already, as I've been trying to help Bill with a gearing problem.

Forgot to check if the fuel capacity is enough for the full race, or if a pitstop is required.  If one is required; are there any rules about what must be done - i.e. tyre change mandatory etc. ?

Also, I take it the times specified are GMT ?

Will the server be up before Thursday ? (Would like to check connection before it's 'for real')

Sorry about all the questions; just trying not to screw up my first outing with you guys too much... 

Cheers,
Erling

Hello all,

This is my first post.  Found my way here after a bit of nudging by Bill Thomas 

Have raced GTL with GBGTL for about 1½-2 years, but we presently have a bit of a lull, so I'm getting withdrawals...

Would like to participate in this race if possible; driving a Porsche 906.  As far as I can determine, there's a skinpack I need to download ?

Lobby and race name will be 'Coyote'.

Cheers,
Erling