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Title: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: AndyL on March 02, 2021, 09:10:35 PM +0000 Season 38 – 1967 F1 PRIVATEERS – Round 5 – Parana
For the 5th round we are going to Argentina. Paraná is the capital of Entre Ríos province, to the north of Buenos Aires. The Autódromo Ciudad de Paraná has a history going back to 1941, but was a dirt track with various layouts until asphalt was finally laid in 1969. The track has never hosted a championship F1 race, but has seen many national and international races for cars and bikes. Carlos Reutemann was a F2 champion here. It is a wide track allowing easy overtaking on long straights. There are tight corners too and it runs in an anti-clockwise direction.
Please, excepting emergencies, no chat until Session Completed in qualification. No chat in the race until ALL drivers still racing have crossed the line. Driver lists and division specific rules can be found on the Season 38 pages for details (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?action=LM2R&group=1262&theme=6) regarding the rules and the 1967 F1 Privateers pages (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?action=LM2R&group=1292&theme=6) in particular. The Intermediate damage model will be used. Drivers are only allowed ONE reset followed by a "Stop and Go" in the pits within two laps. This series is a joint championship with GPLBrasil so, please, read carefully these new and specific rules : Drivers will have a FREE CHOICE of chassis however, a bonus of 50 championship points will awarded to each driver that uses all 7 chassis. To qualify for bonus points, each chassis should be used at least once and no chassis can be used more than twice. A bonus point will be awarded for pole position. A bonus point will be awarded for the fastest lap. Any driver who uses the same chassis more than twice will not be awarded any bonus points. A driver must cross the start line in order to register the use of a chassis, participation in qualifying is not sufficient. It is not necessary to use 7 different chassis for the first 7 races. However at the end of the season, all 7 chassis must have been used to qualify for the bonus points. Points will be allocated from 1st to 12th as follows: 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Drivers must complete 75% race distance to score. All rounds count towards the driver's championship. For each race, only the top two drivers from each team count towards team championship. All rounds count towards team championship. Drivers are reminded that Lap 1 incidents do carry an extra 1 place penalty. Only reported incidents will be moderated. Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: AndyL on March 02, 2021, 09:40:37 PM +0000 Chassis used BEFORE this round:
*** Remember - don't use a chassis more than twice or you won't get the bonus points *** *** To register for chassis usage you have to start the race. A DNS = not used the chassis ***
Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Pepe Higdon on March 03, 2021, 03:23:19 AM +0000 I won't be able to make the start Sunday. I need to change my recent history from four straight DNF to one straight DNS. It sounds better, though the result is still pretty much the same.
Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Phil Thornton on March 07, 2021, 10:42:03 PM +0000 Big apologies to John and Fabio at the start. I hadn't selected first gear so when I dropped the clutch the revs maxed out but I didn't move (schoolboy error!). I managed to select first and got going hopefully with no damage to anyone's cars. After that I had an epic race with Philippe, David R, Albert and Dulima. We were very evenly matched and mistakes were needed to allow an overtaking attempt. We all swapped places a few times. It was tough keeping the Honda tyres cool, I'm glad I don't have to drive it again!
Grats to Leo, Eric and Dave on their podium places. Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: PaulV on March 07, 2021, 10:53:28 PM +0000 Enjoyed tonight. Had some great laps with Bernie, dave S and Ben.
Never really driven the Honda much but it seemed the best of my three options left to try for the 50 point bonus. Lotus was just too much of a handful for me... suprise, suprise !!! and BRM was just hard work for me. Congrats to the brave souls that chose the BRM. all was going OK, but half way or so into the race I felt all was under control, but the rear tyres were cooked, even lightly lifting off the throttle was making the Honda swap ends. Last ten laps or so were bloody hard work but good practice and very rewarding. Another great night guys. Thanks all. Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: dave curtis on March 07, 2021, 11:12:02 PM +0000 Server replay available from: here (https://www.sendspace.com/file/9kn5wh)
Also added to event details page. Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Phil Thornton on March 07, 2021, 11:22:53 PM +0000 all was going OK, but half way or so into the race I felt all was under control, but the rear tyres were cooked, even lightly lifting off the throttle was making the Honda swap ends. Last ten laps or so were bloody hard work but good practice and very rewarding. Your lap times were pretty good Paul, the Honda was a real handful here. Great to see you had a good race.Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Ben "Welling" Summers on March 08, 2021, 12:01:07 AM +0000 I quite enjoyed that track. Some great battling, until I drove it into a sign oops. I don;t know how some guys are so quick. I am going to try 270 degrees on my G29 next time to see if that makes the cars easier to control :D See you at Tripoli Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Philippe Girard on March 08, 2021, 10:03:31 AM +0000 superb evening, good fight with all my friends, on a track that I hate, and with a rotten car ...
honda, oh my god, is there a patch to remove this car? bravo leo, bravo to all, bravo david for overtaking 2 laps from the end, I'm too happy for you. in the end, it's been 3 races without a freeze ... my fingers crossed :angel: Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Billy Nobrakes on March 08, 2021, 02:03:08 PM +0000 Qualifying went rather well with a PB in the 1,34's. The race was a mess. Couldn't get the barking right anywhere. After losing the car into Turn 1 on two consecutive laps I quit. I have recalibrated the pedals & they seem rather more stable so hope to get the finish - without hitting anything - on Tuesday in the 65's.
Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Phil Thornton on March 08, 2021, 06:29:53 PM +0000 Chassis used AFTER this race:
Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Phil Thornton on March 08, 2021, 06:31:53 PM +0000 Qualifying went rather well with a PB in the 1,34's. The race was a mess. Unlucky Billy, it was good to see you back on the track again and with good pace :thumbup2:Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: Dulima on March 10, 2021, 05:56:09 AM +0000 Save Accelerated!
Paraná, is a very technical track, I still make stupid mistakes I had a chance to finish in a better position But it was a good fight and good fun Sad went to Ricardo Silva, who led with ease, had a freeze Congratulations Leo Menegucci, for his victory Beautiful second place Eric, with BRM And David, closing the podium! I wanted to apologize to Albert, who, in a round of mine, I almost ended his race Great Phil, we had a good fight, thanks for always being a gentleman Phil, I was looking at the score table, in Monza, I made the fastest lap and that point was not counted There's the pole point, I don't remember who it was Thank you very much and a big hug to all Be well, be strong! Title: Re: UKGPL Season 38 (Spring 2021) 1967 F1 Sprint (Privateers) - Parana - Mar 7 Post by: AndyL on March 15, 2021, 02:33:23 PM +0000 Moderation posted. Unfortunately, Ricardo's point for pole position cannot be added to the championship table because he didn't score points in this race due to a disconnection before 75% of the race was completed. I will add this point to him the next time he scores race points.
Philippe's bonus point for pole position for Monza has been added here because he didn't score race points there. |