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Title: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Phil Thornton on April 12, 2020, 11:25:23 AM +0100 I've just seen the sad news (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/52261216) that Stirling Moss has passed away. A true gentleman driver. We will have to organise a memorial race, perhaps the new version of Goodwood (http://goodwd65.gplworld.de/gallery/gallery.html) or maybe Aintree using the 1955GP cars would be a suitable choice.
Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: EvilClive on April 12, 2020, 11:56:06 AM +0100 One of the all time greats and he epitomised the Gentleman Drivers or his era, always polite and eager to discuss anything Motor Racing related.
I can recommend his Biography "All But My LIfe" I believe that is the title. It chronicles his life up until he is forced to give up serious Motor Racing, detailing the Goodwood incident and his slow recovery. How many other drivers had given the Police the excuse to quote his name when stopping someone for speeding " Who do you think you are, Stirling Moss?" I wonder how many times that was said?? :-\ I think a race at the new Goodwood track would be a perfect tribute, 55's or 65's, or both? Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Phil Thornton on April 12, 2020, 12:41:26 PM +0100 What about Friday 17th? We could have a short 55GP race at Aintree where Stirling won his first Grand Prix and became the first British driver to win the British Grand Prix. Followed by a short race in the 1965 cars at the new version of Goodwood (the place where Stiring's career came to an end).
Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Cookie on April 12, 2020, 02:10:26 PM +0100 RIP Stirling Moss
Yes he was one of the best, just missed some points - but was a gentlemen til the end. Why not make a race tomorrow, Aintree 55 and Goodwood65 on friday ? Monday is holiday in D too ;) Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Phil Thornton on April 12, 2020, 03:02:42 PM +0100 Happy to do that. I can host Aintree tomorrow, would you be OK to host on Friday (or perhaps Dave might want to host it?).
Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Cookie on April 12, 2020, 03:25:19 PM +0100 Yes Phil, that's fine for me.
EDIT I can host Goodwood65 on Thursday! Forgot the Geli on Friday... Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Clive Loynes on April 12, 2020, 04:43:40 PM +0100 Do we all get to drive the Merc?
Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Phil Thornton on April 12, 2020, 04:49:12 PM +0100 Not decided on the format yet but Spec Race using the Merc is probably a good way to ensure a 1,2,3,4 finish ;D
Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: bagrupp on April 12, 2020, 05:03:02 PM +0100 sad to hear...rip
Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Clive Loynes on April 12, 2020, 05:31:24 PM +0100 Not decided on the format yet but Spec Race using the Merc is probably a good way to ensure a 1,2,3,4 finish ;D Well it would stop Evil getting in there with his infernal Connaught! ::) But please decide soon as I don't have any setups for the Merc! Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Phil Thornton on April 12, 2020, 05:39:05 PM +0100 Quote But please decide soon as I don't have any setups for the Merc! OK it will be a free choice. I expect a lot of drivers will opt for the Merc anyway. I'll do a race announcement tonight.Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Burtoner on April 12, 2020, 08:06:09 PM +0100 It would be a Honour to join in.
RIP Stirling Moss :( Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Phil Thornton on April 12, 2020, 08:20:34 PM +0100 Hi Rob, nice to see you back again. If you haven't tried the 55GP cars before you'll need some practice to get used to the brakes. They are unique ;).
Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Burtoner on April 12, 2020, 08:27:08 PM +0100 Hi Rob, nice to see you back again. If you haven't tried the 55GP cars before you'll need some practice to get used to the brakes. They are unique ;). My issue at moment is I need tracks, and some reason I cant find my SMRZ account to download the files, I have registered, but need to wait for the mods to approve.. Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: EvilClive on April 12, 2020, 08:44:20 PM +0100 Not decided on the format yet but Spec Race using the Merc is probably a good way to ensure a 1,2,3,4 finish ;D Well it would stop Evil getting in there with his infernal Connaught! ::) But please decide soon as I don't have any setups for the Merc! A certain Crafty Connaught Driver is struggling to recreate his setups, and he certainly does not have anything for a Merc! So I might have to spend some time tomorrow re-inventing the wheel?!! Welcome back Burt. Look for tracks here http://gpltd.bcsims.com/ If you intend to join the race at Aintree in the 55 cars, then you really, really need to try them offline first. As Phil has said the brakes are unique to simracing as they vanish completely if they are used on 2 or 3 consecutive corners. They will recover if given the chance, but I guarantee that you will wonder what the hell happened, when you discover for the first time that the brake pedal is doing nothing and the scenery is rushing to greet you ;D Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Burtoner on April 12, 2020, 08:51:45 PM +0100 Sorted my account, finally got in to SMRZ!
Got track installed, but now when I connect to the unofficial UKGPL practice, it says " You are not qualified to drive in this race" Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: dave curtis on April 12, 2020, 10:01:39 PM +0100 Quote Got track installed, but now when I connect to the unofficial UKGPL practice, it says " You are not qualified to drive in this race" Just checking - are you enabling 60FPS PATCH "60fpsV2newmod" via GEM+ ? Cheers, Dave. Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Clive Loynes on April 12, 2020, 10:12:30 PM +0100 Sorted my account, finally got in to SMRZ! Got track installed, but now when I connect to the unofficial UKGPL practice, it says " You are not qualified to drive in this race" Hi Burt, good to see you back. As Dave says, my server is running at 60fps. When you think that you have eaten enough strawbales and Armco, send me a PM and we can talk BRAKES!!!! Server is running for the next 50 minutes. Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Burtoner on April 12, 2020, 10:34:24 PM +0100 Sorted my account, finally got in to SMRZ! Got track installed, but now when I connect to the unofficial UKGPL practice, it says " You are not qualified to drive in this race" Hi Burt, good to see you back. As Dave says, my server is running at 60fps. When you think that you have eaten enough strawbales and Armco, send me a PM and we can talk BRAKES!!!! Server is running for the next 50 minutes. weird it actually works now lol Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Phil Thornton on April 12, 2020, 11:02:16 PM +0100 Robert, apart from 3 races in S29, the last time you raced with us regularly was in S17. A lot has changed since then but the main things are the new mods (the most unusual being the 55s because of the unique brakes) and the 60FPS patch. It looks like you've sorted both those issues. Hope you get your rig setup to your satisfaction for tomorrow and that you enjoy your race. Welcome back :)
Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Burtoner on April 12, 2020, 11:13:29 PM +0100 Robert, apart from 3 races in S29, the last time you raced with us regularly was in S17. A lot has changed since then but the main things are the new mods (the most unusual being the 55s because of the unique brakes) and the 60FPS patch. It looks like you've sorted both those issues. Hope you get your rig setup to your satisfaction for tomorrow and that you enjoy your race. Welcome back :) Thanks I also managed to change the steering ratio in setup to 16:1 for my logitech g27 and also set the steering all way to linear which has helped massive that i'm not jerking wheel just to keep it in a straight line!, lot more smoother now! Title: Re: Stirling Moss - End of an era Post by: Clive Loynes on April 12, 2020, 11:24:56 PM +0100 Robert, apart from 3 races in S29, the last time you raced with us regularly was in S17. A lot has changed since then but the main things are the new mods (the most unusual being the 55s because of the unique brakes) and the 60FPS patch. It looks like you've sorted both those issues. Hope you get your rig setup to your satisfaction for tomorrow and that you enjoy your race. Welcome back :) Thanks I also managed to change the steering ratio in setup to 16:1 for my logitech g27 and also set the steering all way to linear which has helped massive that i'm not jerking wheel just to keep it in a straight line!, lot more smoother now! I think that at 16:1 you will spin a lot. Well, I would. I would not be able to apply opposite lock fast enough to catch the back end. I use 10:1 and Evil uses something around 6:1. But I find that insane! |