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Season 39 – 1955 GP - PRIVATEERS – Round 2 – Monza 10K

For the second race in the 1955 Grand Prix series we visit the “Cathedral of Speed” in Italy. The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a race track located near the city of Monza, north of Milan.  Built in the Royal Villa of Monza park in a woodland setting, the circuit has gone through numerous changes over the years.  Perhaps the most striking feature in the park is the steep banked (sopraelevata) curves on the now defunct 10Km variant, first used in 1955.  The original circuit (used between 1922 and 1933) also had an oval section but the banked curves were not as wide or as steep as the later 1955 variant.  The banked circuit was used on four occasions for Formula 1 races; in 1955, 1956, 1960 and finally in 1961 when it was decided that Formula 1 cars were just too fast to be safe on the oval track.   The banked oval section was last used in any capacity in 1969.  From 1962 onwards, the Formula 1 Grand Prix was held on the "road circuit" which by the early 1970s was also deemed to be too fast for Formula 1 cars.  Two chicanes were introduced for 1972 Italian Grand Prix, one at the Ascari curve and another on the approach to the Curva Grande.  Tonight we will relive the dramatic race in 1955 on the full 10Km circuit complete with steep bankings and no chicanes. Have a look at this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p0N8GGcQL8) (unfortunately no sound) of the 1955 race for inspiration.  
 

Race list	=	iGOR
Server	=	UKGPL11_60fps
IP address	=	217.155.118.42
Password	=	see above (#post_event_password)
GPL Mod	=	55
Damage model	=	Pro
60fps Patch	=	60fpsV2newmod
Track download	=	Monza10k (http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=9323%20%20%20http://www.dixierunners.speedgeezers.net/monza10k/)
Track directory	=	monza10k
Qualifying starts	=	20:45 UK time - 45 minutes
Race starts	=	~ 21:30 UK time
Race length	=	17 laps
Replay	=	Sendspace (https://www.sendspace.com/file/lcxxpz)   Mediafire (https://www.mediafire.com/file/c06tybo799fvhs9)

Please restrict chat to emergency messages only including at the end of the race until ALL drivers still racing have crossed the line.

Driver lists and division specific rules can be found on the championship standings page (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?action=LM2R&group=1581&theme=6).

Available Tokens:
Note: These are the tokens available to each driver before the 10 tokens are added for making the race start.

Driver	Tokens	Status
Albert Hallu	25	Privateer
Christian Dauger	15	Privateer
dave curtis	18	Privateer
francesco	25	Privateer
Gareth	20	Privateer
PaulV	20	Privateer
Pete Bennett	25	Privateer
Philippe Girard	18	Privateer
Rainier	20	Privateer
Ricardo Valim da Silva	20	Privateer

How are the tokens added, before or after the race?
I have 15 tokens available, can I take the Mercedes for this start? ;)

Yes.  15 + 10 for start - 20 for SL = 5 remaining.

Christian,

Try my handy spreadsheet to help you. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12SxYDGmgqdBVF8-XZSDJWqcBbhKr-1qrD_hd8ofoXcM/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12SxYDGmgqdBVF8-XZSDJWqcBbhKr-1qrD_hd8ofoXcM/edit?usp=sharing)

You will have to make a copy so that you can edit it.

Pete

Thanks Pete, it's perfect ;)

Not sure to race tonight. Internet shutdown because more rain yesterday  ! Shit  !

Faut pas mettre le PC dehors... ;D :laugh:

I'm just glad we're racing in Italy today. Theres no fuel in the UK.

Luckyly we race virtually there...

(https://i.ibb.co/k4XWB1Q/Bildschirmfoto-2021-09-26-15-39-43.png) (https://ibb.co/sKqMRHy)

PS
https://www.windy.com 

Yes Axel, is a bad day with a lot of rein.

My freebox has Burning, I think  >:( :'(

Privateers running on UKGPL_11.

Race details updated.

help, the pasword " serraglio" no work? please help

Serraglio

Have you got a "space" before the password?

It was not the right pwd for Works race !

Super fun in the Lancia at Monza. Q4 surrounded by Silver SLs. I got a fantastic tow for the first few laps but Ricardo tried a very brave/suicidal move down the inside of me on the way into the first Lesmo. This ended in tears but somehow we both got away with it and no need to retire. My Lancia suffered no damage. I would have preferred it if you had waited until we were on a long straight; you were always going to be quicker than me in a straight line. Anyway, no bad feelings as I still got a P2. Very pleased with this in the Lancia against the quicker Mercedes cars. Grats to all finishers. It's just a pity that the grid was so small this evening.

Already on the starting line my brakes were red... ??? >:(
Bug ??!!
obviously it was much more difficult, and arrived at the parabolic...exit!
Several mistakes followed, and it was very difficult to come back to the head.


It's a pity that we were not very many participants, I don't know how many in the Works category, but it would have been interesting to group the 2...

Have you kept the brake on before to start?

Not a good idea.I hope to have a separate race.

Maybe, I don't know anymore.
It shouldn't put them in the red anyway while standing still!

Why, it would be less sad and bring a little spice! ;)

Yes known bug!

When you had red light and use esc to quit, it is sometimes not gone when you join grid...
Ask/search at SRMZ ;)

Congratulations Fran  :jumpjoy:

Thank you Clive.

Not much luck starting s39 with pc troubles ( now sorted ) but seems I registered with the "Works" insread of the privs . would appreciate if someone could change things around for me

Thaanks  ;D

:thumbup1:

There is only one registration thread for the 55GP so you have done everything right. I'll make sure you are in the Privateers for Round 3.