Release of this patch is drawing closer and this is a test to check all is ok under race conditions. It will also give you a chance to try out the new framerate. It really makes a big difference to the graphics.
You’ve probably had your fill of Monza recently but picked it to test close racing and to save you doing too much pre-race practice.
Have picked Wednesday as it shouldn’t clash with any of the main UK league events.
Please reply to this post if you wish to race and you will be sent joining details (UPDATE -
now full, taking reserves)
If you have problems installing the 65 mod, just post on the thread. If you haven't used the 65 cars before, be aware that though they're far easier to drive, they have no proper default setups of their own- you'll have to download one, or alter the gearing. There are default setups available if you need one, just use the link below.
Please be in IGOR UKGPL chatroom by 8.40 p.m.
(You will need to set up a channel called #ukgpl if you haven't already done so)
IGOR and Race passwords: will be supplied to respondents
60 fps patch: will be supplied to respondents (GEM tick box to turn on/off)
Server 6.ukgpl
IP address tba
Race date = 25-02-2009, 9.00pm
Track = Monza
Variant = 65mod
Damage Model = Intermediate
Qually time = 30 minutes.
Race length = Int-Long (
23 laps not 21)
Chassis assignments: any chassis you like
New 65 Patch: This is likely to be released shortly - as this is a fun race if it is available you can use it...
65 Mod
The 1965 season was the last to use the controversial 1500cc formula which had begun after 1960, to the initial advantage of Ferrari. The 1965 cars are smaller than the 1967 cars and have less torque and hence more grip. It was claimed that they 'cornered on rails', however this allowed the Grand Prix series to retain the use of circuits which were otherwise to prove extremely dangerous.
The 1965 cars are ideal for those new to GPL as they allow the tracks to be learnt in light reliable cars, however these are also full Formula One cars, and quite fast.... Jim Clark won the 1965 Belgian Grand Prix from in a Lotus. Graham Hill took pole in his BRM P261 with a time of 3'45.4 . The 1965 distance was 32 laps.
David Wright's 'Legends' site
http://fp.gplegends.plus.com/ has the download of the most recent 2.0.1 version (under 'details') as well as being an exceptional guide to both 1965 and 1967, for those interested in Formula One history.
Unfortunately the current 65 mod download does not have default setups. Default setups for all the cars and tracks that are likely to be used can be downloaded from
http://www.neurology-crew.com/gplserver under '65 setups'. Note that you will have to add enough fuel for the race, whether short or long!
Password:
see above(2) Driver lists can be found on the
championship standings page