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Title: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: vosblod on August 12, 2010, 09:03:00 PM +0100
We have organised another end of season 65 race against GPL Racer. The idea is to allow ALL drivers of mixed abilities the chance to race. Rather then pre-register, and to cut down the admin, this will be a just turn up on the night event. If we have a lot of entrants we will open a second grid. Whilst there isn't a chassis allocation it would be good if you could turn up in your Season 19 chassis so we get a spread of cars. That said if you would prefer not to use the BT7/Coop that's fine as our opposition won't be forced to use these either. Please note the earlier start time of 8.30.
Although you don't need to Pre-Register it would be useful if you could post below if you intend to join us so we have an idea of numbers.
Let's have a generous reception for the drivers from GPL Racer. GPLR's race thread is located at; http://forum.gplracer.eu/topic.php?id=1093&page=1⫉ (http://forum.gplracer.eu/topic.php?id=1093&page=1⫉)

Please be in IGOR UKGPL chatroom passworded 'Savage' by 20:20 UK time, (You will need to set up a channel called ukgpl if you haven't already done so)
Race password: provided in IGOR

Race List = IGOR
Server = UKGPL_T7_2
IP address = 62.149.202.168

Race date = 24-08-2010
Track = Kyalami
Time = 20:30 UK time (note earlier start time)
Variant = 65F1 (using the updated 65 Mod)
Damage Model = PRO
Qually time = 30 minutes (server will start at 35 mins)
Race length = LONG - 24 laps (extra points for finishers)

The track can be downloaded from : original papy track
Add-on’s available at : http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=1925 (http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=1925)

Important Note re pit wall
Please be aware that the pit wall must be in place, as it was on the original papyrus version of the track.  If you have updated your installation of Kyalami to one where the pit wall has been removed, you will have to reinstate it or risk disqualification if you gain an unfair advantage by appearing to miraculously drive through the pit wall on the server replay.
To restore the pit wall structure:  Rename or remove the kyalami.trk and kyalami.3do files from your kyalami folder.
To restore the pit wall appearance:  Rename or remove Armco_s.mip.

Points Scoring (per grid);
Standard Points Positions 1-19:
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30 - 25 - 21 - 18 - 16 - 14 - 13 - 12 - 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1

Extra Points:
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3 Extra Points for each driver who can finish the race (being lapped still counts)
10 Team Points for the whole Team (GPLRACER / UKGPL), if all drivers of the team cross the finish line.

In the event of there being two grids the results of both grids will be combined to produce the overall winners.

IF we have an uneven number of drivers from each team the numbers will be evened up after the race. eg if we had 10 UKGPL and 9 GPL Racers the last placed UKGPL'er won't count.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Hristo Itchov on August 13, 2010, 07:12:27 PM +0100
I wish to make it, but can't promise yet. Going to change apartments again so it depends when we finish doing that and I get my connection back. Will post later next week when I know for sure.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Baab on August 13, 2010, 08:34:03 PM +0100
I would like to be a part of this, I suggested a Kyalami fun race, hence wouldn't want to miss the opportunity.

Only other thing is which team to drive for, I live in Germany these days.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Hristo Itchov on August 14, 2010, 01:37:34 AM +0100
I would like to be a part of this, I suggested a Kyalami fun race, hence wouldn't want to miss the opportunity.

Only other thing is which team to drive for, I live in Germany these days.

The winning team. ;)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: vosblod on August 14, 2010, 04:33:11 AM +0100
Goes without saying I'm in, and goes without saying more of these events are good.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Ross Neilson on August 14, 2010, 09:26:38 AM +0100
I'm in, always enjoy England vs Germany :)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Beefpie on August 14, 2010, 01:32:45 PM +0100
If I've sobered up after V-fest by then then I'll be in  :shifty:


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Turkey Machine on August 14, 2010, 03:09:39 PM +0100
Won't be around for this one due to travelling down to London for a social event, but will do some practice anyway to help people get up to speed.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: EvilClive on August 14, 2010, 03:16:48 PM +0100
I should like to get involved in this race too.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: G Jonsson on August 16, 2010, 09:45:10 AM +0100
I had the same question as Baab, which team to drive for but I let the dice decide and he said UKGPL so here I am.

Göran


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: FullMetalGasket on August 16, 2010, 10:40:13 AM +0100
I believe I should be in for this  ;D

Is there any form of chassis allocation? Or do I just take what I fancy?


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: b_1_rd on August 16, 2010, 12:36:44 PM +0100
Quote
Whilst there isn't a chassis allocation it would be good if you could turn up in your Season 19 chassis so we get a spread of cars. That said if you would prefer not to use the BT7/Coop that's fine as our opposition won't be forced to use these either.
  ;)

Hope to make it.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Samb on August 16, 2010, 01:06:09 PM +0100
Should real life not get in the way, I'd be happy to make this race.  :)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: francesco on August 16, 2010, 01:22:59 PM +0100
I will like to come to this race.My name is Francesco from Italy and I run with the Ferrari.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: FullMetalGasket on August 16, 2010, 02:56:25 PM +0100
Welcome Francesco :)

Quote
Whilst there isn't a chassis allocation it would be good if you could turn up in your Season 19 chassis so we get a spread of cars. That said if you would prefer not to use the BT7/Coop that's fine as our opposition won't be forced to use these either.
  ;)

Hope to make it.

Oops, didn't spot that  :-[


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: natan5 on August 17, 2010, 08:02:11 PM +0100
I would like to take a part of this race !


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: kinghiro on August 18, 2010, 12:07:39 AM +0100
i m in


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: BadBlood on August 18, 2010, 12:42:42 AM +0100
OK So I'm new at this but I am on holiday anyway and as Steve Bird can vouch I am slooooow - I thought 1:34 was pretty good!

Looking forward to some practices against you guys where I can admire in my mirrors and then almost immediately your exhaust pipes in front.

Enjoy it.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: b_1_rd on August 18, 2010, 07:58:43 AM +0100
All gotta start somewhere Paul, and you were getting quicker.  Sure you got a 1:30 at one stage!  Keep up the practise :)  Plenty of willing people here to give you tips and you may want to consider joining one of the many Teams in UKGPL.  The Hiki-Waza team are recruiting and looking for a Novice to develop!  http://racingleague.co.cc/hikiwaza/news/hiki-waza-is-recruiting-for-ukgpl-season-20/ (http://racingleague.co.cc/hikiwaza/news/hiki-waza-is-recruiting-for-ukgpl-season-20/)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: maddog on August 18, 2010, 09:46:39 AM +0100
I'd like to sign up for duty. :sweatdrop:


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Hristo Itchov on August 18, 2010, 12:33:15 PM +0100
I'd like to sign up for duty. :sweatdrop:

You mean at Hiki-Waza? If so (and if Evil agrees as well), I'll send you an invite.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: maddog on August 18, 2010, 01:48:14 PM +0100

You mean at Hiki-Waza? If so (and if Evil agrees as well), I'll send you an invite.

I can't commit to a team at the moment Hristo.  I'm about to 'pick up sticks', and rearrange them in a new location.  I am honored that the Waza might consider my humble self worthy, but my destiny awaits an uncertain Internet connection.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Hristo Itchov on August 18, 2010, 09:05:54 PM +0100
OK, no problem, our doors are wide open for anyone running (or planning to) in the Novice and Privateers divisions. If your situation improves just let me or Evil know.  ;)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: BadBlood on August 19, 2010, 01:41:27 AM +0100
Hristo,

I'd quite like to sign up but you may want to see my lap times before you take me (ahem) I have had GPL for about seven years but I have never taken it seriously before. I had a serious illness last year that meant I had a lot of time off - I also had to build a new PC so GPL called again and I improved my times a lot and was feeling quite smug but then met you lot on line. I had a fun race with Achim Kraft on GPLRACER a few months ago and it turned out I was using an F2 chassis - I didn't even notice - I just thought they were REALLY fast - but they waited for me - a lot ;D. So looking to improve but I have some ingrained bad habits. What do you say (and what am I committing to?)

Cheers,

Paul.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Nigel Smith on August 19, 2010, 10:53:28 AM +0100
It looks like we will have a full squad for this, but I will be in the chatroom if needed.
  Paul, like you I have ambitions of joining a team, but in my case family commitments prevent me giving 100% attendance. To that aim I campaigned a Honda in 65's this year, and even with all the help have found it hard going. It seems to require a different, dare I say more brutal technique than the green monsters, and I am still coming to terms with that. Never give up though, and there's always next season.
Stay on the hard stuff and all will be well.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Baab on August 19, 2010, 08:33:01 PM +0100
Doh! I now have German classes and won't be able to make this.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: EvilClive on August 19, 2010, 09:03:40 PM +0100
Hristo,

I'd quite like to sign up but you may want to see my lap times before you take me (ahem) I have had GPL for about seven years but I have never taken it seriously before. I had a serious illness last year that meant I had a lot of time off - I also had to build a new PC so GPL called again and I improved my times a lot and was feeling quite smug but then met you lot on line. I had a fun race with Achim Kraft on GPLRACER a few months ago and it turned out I was using an F2 chassis - I didn't even notice - I just thought they were REALLY fast - but they waited for me - a lot ;D. So looking to improve but I have some ingrained bad habits. What do you say (and what am I committing to?)

Cheers,

Paul.

A bit of history will stand you in good stead Paul.
http://www.hiki-waza.dsvh.co.uk/

She has decreed that you may join the Mighty Wazas and learn at HER feet.
You MUST drive the White Whale whenever possible and show the round eyes how puny their machines truly are.
You will be fitted with a fireproof fundoshi and white headband as your driving suit. Eventually, like all Wazas you will learn to drive by sense of smell and all or your victories are belonging to HER.
You will have to abandon your name and adopt a suitable Waza tag which you may choose.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: b_1_rd on August 19, 2010, 10:07:22 PM +0100
You will have to abandon your name and adopt a suitable Waza tag which you may choose.

bloody waza?  (aka badblood)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: BadBlood on August 20, 2010, 12:50:25 AM +0100
I quite like that - its what you're going to be calling me anyway...

Off to practice in the 65 - hope its better than the Cooper...


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Hristo Itchov on August 20, 2010, 10:35:59 AM +0100
Hristo,

I'd quite like to sign up but you may want to see my lap times before you take me (ahem) I have had GPL for about seven years but I have never taken it seriously before. I had a serious illness last year that meant I had a lot of time off - I also had to build a new PC so GPL called again and I improved my times a lot and was feeling quite smug but then met you lot on line. I had a fun race with Achim Kraft on GPLRACER a few months ago and it turned out I was using an F2 chassis - I didn't even notice - I just thought they were REALLY fast - but they waited for me - a lot ;D. So looking to improve but I have some ingrained bad habits. What do you say (and what am I committing to?)

Cheers,

Paul.

A bit of history will stand you in good stead Paul.
http://www.hiki-waza.dsvh.co.uk/

She has decreed that you may join the Mighty Wazas and learn at HER feet.
You MUST drive the White Whale whenever possible and show the round eyes how puny their machines truly are.
You will be fitted with a fireproof fundoshi and white headband as your driving suit. Eventually, like all Wazas you will learn to drive by sense of smell and all or your victories are belonging to HER.
You will have to abandon your name and adopt a suitable Waza tag which you may choose.

Oh, I didn't know the old site is still up, thought the domain had expired. I'll link to it from our blog then, instead of linking to the partial backup I had.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: bernie on August 23, 2010, 10:08:49 AM +0100
any room for an old codger ?



Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Turkey Machine on August 23, 2010, 12:38:07 PM +0100
Always room for a Bernie codger!! ;D


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: vosblod on August 23, 2010, 04:22:12 PM +0100
Everyone is welcome but, depending how many turn up, we are looking at approx 16 for UKGPL and 10 for GPLR Racer.
If we do get that many we will run two grids of 8 and 5 respectively.
I should mention there are some issues re server T7 right now which we are hoping will be fixed by tomorrow. If not we may be down to one server so would have to do it on the first nine in chat from both sides. Hopefully this won't be the case.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: bernie on August 23, 2010, 05:36:53 PM +0100
Just noted the 2030 start time , might be a tad late as have to read the grandkids there bedtime story etc. 2 little sprogs staying with us for the week  :)

On second thoughts , might put 6 yr old Oscar behind the wheel, sure to be faster than me,  and who would know  ;D




 


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: maddog on August 23, 2010, 05:46:50 PM +0100
On second thoughts , might put 6 yr old Oscar behind the wheel, sure to be faster than me,  and who would know  ;D


He could be an Oscar winner!    ;) ;D


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: fpolicardi on August 24, 2010, 08:54:10 AM +0100
Everyone is welcome but, depending how many turn up, we are looking at approx 16 for UKGPL and 10 for GPLR Racer.
If we do get that many we will run two grids of 8 and 5 respectively.
I should mention there are some issues re server T7 right now which we are hoping will be fixed by tomorrow. If not we may be down to one server so would have to do it on the first nine in chat from both sides. Hopefully this won't be the case.

Tim I sent you an email about using T7 server 1.
T7 server 2 isn't still available. :(
Ciao


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Nigel Smith on August 24, 2010, 10:24:13 AM +0100
Er, just noticed the note about the pit wall. It may seem odd, but none of my GPL installations- and there have been a few- have ever had a pit wall at Kyalami. Is it just me?


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: bernie on August 24, 2010, 11:14:58 AM +0100
Didn't notice until promted last night by a fellow GPLer , but my new Kia install is also missing the PW   :-[

Is there a thread on "how to build a pit wall" anywhere ?    ::) ::) ::)
 


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Hristo Itchov on August 24, 2010, 11:52:45 AM +0100
Didn't notice until promted last night by a fellow GPLer , but my new Kia install is also missing the PW   :-[

Is there a thread on "how to build a pit wall" anywhere ?    ::) ::) ::)
 

Here, in the race announcement:

https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=6404.0


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: EvilClive on August 24, 2010, 12:40:04 PM +0100
Currently my version of Kyalami has no pit wall either, although in the past I have had that detail installed.

There is no problem running without the wall in place, just make sure that you DO NOT drive on the section of the pit straight where the pit wall would be. This is probably only necessary at the start, because for the rest of the race you should be well away from that area anyway as cars tend to be line astern over the crest waiting for the slip stream down the hill and the demon braking move into T1.

You will only be penalised if you "appear" to pass through the solid armco of the pit wall.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: bernie on August 24, 2010, 12:59:44 PM +0100
Better safe than sorry so mines back , Thanks H for the pointer

(looks wierd without the armco , as does the track verge )

 :)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: vosblod on August 24, 2010, 02:00:30 PM +0100
Tim I sent you an email about using T7 server 1.
T7 server 2 isn't still available. :(
Many thanks Fulvio


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Beefpie on August 24, 2010, 02:03:32 PM +0100
Wont be able to make this one unfortunately.

Have fun!  :)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: vosblod on August 24, 2010, 02:30:42 PM +0100
I have updated the server details in the race announcement. As Evil says best to have the pit wall in place BUT you will only be disqualified if you appear to mysteriously cross through it.
The race password will be announced in GPLR Racer and UKGPL chat prior to the event.
It appears we may be oversubscribed so the fairest way, if we need to split the grid, would be first drivers in chat go grid one. Sorry if this doesn't suit some - the main issue here was keeping the admin for this event down to a minimum after the last experience. Either way we should get a good mix of driver abilities.

For those new to an event such as this the main thing to remember is 'team' - finishing gains extra points. If we run two grids the results will be combined. At the last event (21/7/09) we were beaten 276 to 215 so time to even things up  ;)

PS: BIG reminder - 8.30pm start


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: StefanRoess on August 24, 2010, 02:31:14 PM +0100
Tronaasen beta - online test race

If you want to join us for an 65 mod online test race on the Tronaasen beta track, join us this evening after the UKGPL vs. GPLRACER race in iGOR and you will get the download link.

(http://www.gethome.no/realroads/tronaasgtk.jpg)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Ross Neilson on August 24, 2010, 03:24:23 PM +0100
Wont be alble to make this one unfortunately.

Have fun!  :)

Did the festival hangover get the better of you? :)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Hristo Itchov on August 24, 2010, 04:07:06 PM +0100
I have updated the server details in the race announcement. As Evil says best to have the pit wall in place BUT you will only be disqualified if you appear to mysteriously cross through it.
The race password will be announced in GPLR Racer and UKGPL chat prior to the event.
It appears we may be oversubscribed so the fairest way, if we need to split the grid, would be first drivers in chat go grid one. Sorry if this doesn't suit some - the main issue here was keeping the admin for this event down to a minimum after the last experience. Either way we should get a good mix of driver abilities.

For those new to an event such as this the main thing to remember is 'team' - finishing gains extra points. If we run two grids the results will be combined. At the last event (21/7/09) we were beaten 276 to 215 so time to even things up  ;)

PS: BIG reminder - 8.30pm start

Why not separate people by Amateurs/Graduates and Novices/Privateers? Would provide closer racing.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: vosblod on August 24, 2010, 04:16:20 PM +0100
Why not separate people by Amateurs/Graduates and Novices/Privateers? Would provide closer racing.
GPL Racer don't have quite the same structure. Let's see how many turn up - if that's viable and we have time it might be an idea. Lastest count is GPL Racer have 11 attendees.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: maddog on August 24, 2010, 04:51:22 PM +0100
Er, just noticed the note about the pit wall. It may seem odd, but none of my GPL installations- and there have been a few- have ever had a pit wall at Kyalami. Is it just me?


Here's a link to the Kyalami pitwall download page : http://srmz.net/index.php?showtopic=4260

Please read the following instructions, prior to assembly.

3 files need to be extracted and renamed.  Change .t69 .369 & .m69 into .trk .3do & .mip
Add them to your Kyalami track folder.  "Et voila!" These 69mod files, will now magically appear as per on-line requirements.  :)




Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: vosblod on August 24, 2010, 05:52:30 PM +0100
Right here we go - T7_2 is now working again so it's back to our usual server, main race post updated.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: kinghiro on August 25, 2010, 01:39:59 AM +0100
I had a good start but with a slow widelined t1 I had cars up my side for ever and was7 th by the end of l1 I think. started to get exciting second half of the race where I was 4 th soon 3 rd after pedro went wide and on the grass t1. I had a good view of the battle between Stefan and John and I didn t have problems keeping the pace. I was looking forward to a podiumfinish with john as a winner if I could keep pedro behind me. Then with like 4 -5 laps to go I see stefan rearend john in last turn and john is out. He kept going but started to do small mistakes here and there so I could quiet easily come in to his tow. 1 st time he outbraked me vastly into t1 and I knew I had to brake later to get in front. last lap I was up his side again and in front and braked as late as I dared.braking point I guess was fine but a bit early downshift made me kick in a bit more than the BRM liked and after hanging between spin and no spin like forever I was on the grass facing backwards. I really wanted to beat that guy after I saw how he nudged john so I was very close to smash my kb after this spin. instead I let it out on on teamspeak into poor Al s ears. I don t even remember where I ended and I don t care much really. 5 th I think.
 :death:


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Al Heller on August 25, 2010, 11:48:35 AM +0100
instead I let it out on on teamspeak into poor Al s ears.

I think my ears are still ringing after that Tom! I must have learnt just about every Norwegian swear word there is... :censored: :o

Quallied mid-grid & had a fun battle with Andi from GPLR for the first part of the race. After several laps he got past cleanly but I was able to hold on to his tail & got ahead when he had a spin. That elevated me to 5th place & I could see an interesting fight ahead with 2 UKGPL drivers  (Tom & John) vs 2 GPLRs. Moved up to 4th after John got shunted & was catching the leading trio while being pursued closely by Andi who was going very quickly. Unfortunately this time Andi's move wasn't as clean as before - he dived up the inside at T1 & I stayed as wide as I could to give him room but his tail swung out slightly & knocked me out of the race. Was disappointed as there was a podium possibility but remembered it was just a fun race ;)

Thanks to the GPLR guys for the race.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: EvilClive on August 25, 2010, 12:38:56 PM +0100
I almost missed this bit of fun!! I got home from work late and totally forgot about the 8:30 start  :-\
So I drifted on to the chat at about 8:50, where I was jumped upon by Tim and despatched to "Server 2" immediately.

My head was still spinning as I landed in South Africa, and it took me a while to get a feel for the Cooper on full fuel. With about 5 mins to go I dumped a load of fuel and tried to move up from a lowly 10th on the grid.  I was quite surprised to post a 2nd spot and hold it.

Lack or prep showed when 1st gear bogged down on the grid and I got passed by a flying BRM to drop to 3rd before T1!!. By the end of lap 1, I was hooked onto the tail of the leading pair.
I was held back by the BRM, as the pole sitter's Fezza eased away. By the time I had made several aborted outbraking attempts into T1 the gap to the leader had grown still further.
So, a banzai draft out of the hairpin and down the straight, last of the last brakers and stuck the Cooper down the inside to take 2nd place. Not sure what happened then, but the BRM ran wide. Hope there was no contact as I did not register anything and thought it was a clean pass, but maybe I just caught him by surprise???

I tried to close the gap on the fezza in 1st spot and suceeded in closing the gap by a couple of seconds until the strain on the tyres proved too much and they overheated and I had to back off or risk a trip into the veldt :-\
From there to the end it was a case of hoping that Goran would  move up from 4th to grab 3rd and maintaining my pace. Watching prib instead of the track caused me to spin at T2 but I got going again before the pack arrived and was able to cruise to a second spot finish easily.
frustrated at not being able to get on terms with the 1st place Fezza to make a race of it, but his win was well deserved as he was very quick and consistant.

Thanks to GPL Racer for a fun event and some great racing. ;D


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: vosblod on August 25, 2010, 12:55:04 PM +0100
Firstly many thanks to GPL Racer for this fun event.

My race was short and not sweet. Settled in behind Martin (who I forgot was driving for GPLR) and Steve to await developments with Bernie behind. I then completely messed up at the Esses (I think) - driven it 100 times no problem and now I mess it up DOH. To compound things the car spun right round back onto the track and took out Bernie too - very sorry for that Bernie. So I can't say I contributed to the UKGPL team effort I'm afraid.

OK now the bad news for UKGPL. I have put the score calculations (feel free to double-check) and replays here (http://www.jamesonline.net/ukgpl/2010.08.24_FUN_kyalami/) and the scores on the doors were GPL Racer 262 / UKGPL 170

Congratulations to the visitors and commiserations to the home team. Another event in the future to get our revenge might be in order. Anyway thanks again to both teams for a great event. 


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: StefanRoess on August 25, 2010, 02:07:47 PM +0100
A big SORRY to natan vix65, for hitting you and taking you out of the race! This was totally my fault and really not my intention! I was a bit too impatient and a tick too late on the break. :(

Besides...
Was that your fighting line (you were going on the inside line at nearly every corner, when entering the corner) you drove the laps before, when I followed you?
You would have been much faster staying on the racing line, which would have made it much harder for me to follow you ;)


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Thanks to to Vosblod (UKGPL) and Thor (GPLRACER) for organising this fun race. Especially to Thor who helped out organising, while I was on holiday.
I hope we will repeat this in the future.

Cheers
Stefan


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Ross Neilson on August 25, 2010, 02:13:49 PM +0100
Qualified 7th after Clive threw out the tow rope (thanks Evil). Got a good start and found myself somewhat above my station in 4th, battling with Evil and the front two. I might even have briefly been in 3rd at the esses but need to check the replay.

Anyway the inevitable spin at T2 (god I hate that corner) occurred after a few laps, dropping me down into 8th. I got onto Martin's tail but my attempted pass at Crowthorne went wrong. We both braked too late, and although we never touched each other, went into the grass banking and retired.

I'm pretty gutted at not finishing but I'm not used to the harsh mistress that is no shift-R yet. Still it was great to be up the sharp end in the early laps, thanks to Clive for some (brief) enjoyable racing.

Well done to the guys at GPLRACER, it would be nice to do this again sometime, and thanks to Tim for organising it.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: FullMetalGasket on August 25, 2010, 02:19:18 PM +0100
I think you forgot the 100 point bonus to the team with the fastest lap Tim  ;)

My race was enjoyable, Got taken out on lap 2 when John ran slightly wide into T1 and lag did the rest  :'(
Rejoined way back as had to wait an age (seemingly) for the pack to stream past.
After a bit of squabling and a few passes I found myself stuck behind a Honda driven by Thor, I was the quicker of the 2 but he was excellent at defending (Helped as he was by having the tow from Natan's BRM to help prevent me slipstreaming past on the straight!).
Eventually he span at Clubhouse bend and I dived to the inside, we still touched but he sportingly let me past before re-ingaging the Waza Warp drive.
I then found myself gaining on Fulvio, and got past after a few laps, sadly Fulvio fell off at Clubhouse himself a few laps later.
Was expecting to finish 6th but a few last minute collisions/spins elevated me to 4th - should have been a win looking at my laptimes, but then that's racing.....


Tryed the Tronaasen Beta test briefly and had great fun (Or should that be carnage?) hurling a Honda up the mountain before falling back off again on the downhill  ;D Shame I didn't have a decent setup..
Is the grass on the edges of the track supposed to be that sticky? And for that matter is the main highway supposed to be so off camber?  :)
Great track, I'll probably have to download and try the other rally tracks now  ::)  :D


*edit* having seen Johns replay it seems lag was at fault rather than John, not really a suprise as it's normally me that hits him!  :ninja:


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: b_1_rd on August 25, 2010, 02:30:25 PM +0100
Bit of a slow start as I got boxed in behind the guy in front and couldn't move out in time to make anything of it.  A couple of incidents ahead and I found myself after a few laps following Goran who was chasing 3rd.  I though he was on the UK team so never mounted a challange but sat patiently to see if he could launch an attack, only later to find out that he was driving for GPLR!!! DOH!!

Goran spun out at T1 on the last lap after appearing to clip the inside kerb gifting me 4th but it was all too late for mounting any serious challange for a podium place.

Good fun driving though, and nice for me to have a bit of competative speed for a change!

WD to all who took part, and grats to Uli onthe race win.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Pedro vd Berg on August 25, 2010, 07:52:40 PM +0100
Thanks UKGPL for this event.

Very slow start from me ending up in a exciting 1e lap.
Later i was stuck behind John p1 and Steffen p2 ( who I dont wanted to attack to much)


.. second half of the race where I was 4 th soon 3 rd after pedro went wide and on the grass t1. I had a good view of the battle between Stefan and John

Steffen had a good oppertunity to pass John there and then!
I "Fool" was looking to long at the outcome of this duell and braked to late :D

Mixed feelings after the race.
Not happy en feeling sorry seeing John being kicked off by Steffen in Leeuwkop :(
I have great respect for your cool defending way of driving John.
And I think that nobody want to have this kind of accident but when racing get so close as this it happens.

And now I know what that ugly sound was what  I heard was I passed the "spinning" BRM from KingHiro.

Hope to see you all soon!
Thanks and greetings,
Pedro


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Samb on August 25, 2010, 10:53:30 PM +0100
Bah, I completely forgot about this! Big apologies chaps, but it looks as though you all had enough numbers anyway  ::)


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: Hristo Itchov on August 26, 2010, 02:01:42 AM +0100
Bah, I completely forgot about this! Big apologies chaps, but it looks as though you all had enough numbers anyway  ::)

Same here, I was tired and completely forgot about it.


Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: maddog on August 27, 2010, 10:19:39 AM +0100

There are those who watch for the second coming, and others who religiously await the forthcoming, at the top of the page.   :-*





Title: Re: UKGPL Season 19 (2010) - Grand Prix Europa 2 - Kyalami - Aug 24
Post by: kinghiro on August 29, 2010, 04:02:07 PM +0100

And now I know what that ugly sound was what  I heard was I passed the "spinning" BRM from KingHiro.

Hope to see you all soon!
Thanks and greetings,
Pedro
It was my screaming and swearing you heard Pedro. I blew away a fair chance of winning and an exciting finish lap  :'(
I enjoyed racing with you and hope we can get chance for another event soon. sadly I could not join the endurance run at Hocken. cheers  :)