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Title: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: mr_oily on October 18, 2010, 01:17:06 PM +0100
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Flags: Includes full course yellows

Pit-stops You must make a minimum of two pit stops during which you must take on at least 1 litre of fuel and/or change at least two tyres. You cannot take a mandatory stop at the end of the pace lap (where applicable), or with less than 1 lap to go

Password: see above (#post_event_password)

Please make sure you are fully aware of the UKiR Rules (https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=3349.0) - particularly the rules about general conduct and in-game chat messages.

NOTE: All sessions protected by the main password, there is no separate 'pre-event practice'

A couple of notes re. Blue Flags during qualifying and race where they differ from GTR2;

Blue Flags during qualifying - if you see a blue flag during qualifying it will be on your outlap and the driver approaching is on a hotlap. Please take this into account and act accordingly. The driver behind does not know you are on an outlap so no rash moves out of the way please  Usual SRouk rules / guidelines should be applied.

Blue Flags during the race -  if you see a blue flag during the race it means the driver approaching is about to lap you. Please take this into account and act accordingly. It differs from GTR2 in that you will not be penalised for not allowing the lapping driver to pass within a certain period. The flag is informational only. Usual SRouk rules / guidelines should be applied.


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: picnic on October 18, 2010, 01:55:06 PM +0100
2 stops  :o


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: mr_oily on October 18, 2010, 01:58:48 PM +0100
Mustangs Pete! We'll probably actually need them heheh!!

This is surprisingly a lovely combo - I'm not sure if there's been an update to the 'Stang but it's a really nice drive around here....once you select the right gear of course  ;D.


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: spanner on October 18, 2010, 07:03:25 PM +0100
Err.. wasnt this SRF at Silverstone National earlier today ???


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: mr_oily on October 19, 2010, 10:28:50 AM +0100
Err.. No.


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: Mike Wrightson on October 20, 2010, 12:11:29 AM +0100
Yeah, this is nice!  1:20's and probably better.  Should be good fun :)


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: mr_oily on October 20, 2010, 01:07:41 PM +0100
Brilliant stuff Mike - look forward to catching you there. I might even push the boat out and practice a pit stop for this one :)


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: Don on October 20, 2010, 01:43:11 PM +0100
I'm going to try make a Guest apperance for this as well.


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: RacingSlippers on October 21, 2010, 04:39:39 AM +0100
Hello!  :)
Now I can finally join in due to a change in work patterns, if you'll have me!
Ive had a little look around and feel happy and rather at peace with the gentleman racer emphasis :]
I wont be able to make the one after this due to breaking the bank to head south for some heat, but hope to become a regular.
Ive just got done building a new wooden racing rig from scratch and am very excited to be able to settle in with it somewhere with some heart and soul. (Sorry no pics yet, but it looks rather like a Roman catapult with a leather carseat at one end.) Racing in championships against long lists of aliens I rarely even see in a race isnt quite doing it for me unfortunately.
Time to dust off that strange looking Mustang!

Racing Slippers (AKA Roger Owen)
Im 33, and languishing in Ipswich, Suffolk. I believe Im the only sim racer in Suffolk.

Oh, and I simply cannot wait for the MX5  ;D



Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: picnic on October 21, 2010, 08:56:56 AM +0100
Welcome Roger, sounds like you've got the right sort of ethos to fit right in here. I'm sure you won't be the only sim racer in Suffolk ;)


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: popabawa on October 21, 2010, 10:19:09 AM +0100
Welcome Roger, good to have you aboard :)


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: RacingSlippers on October 21, 2010, 12:50:13 PM +0100
Cheers guys, now I just have to figure out what Im doing with my feet in this thing!  :) :)


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: spanner on October 21, 2010, 01:03:42 PM +0100
Racing in championships against long lists of aliens I rarely even see in a race isnt quite doing it for me unfortunately.

Hi Roger welcome

I love iR with every fibre of my being. Why not join us on Tuesdays too?



Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: mr_oily on October 21, 2010, 02:32:47 PM +0100
Couldn't have put it better myself Spanner...

Hi Roger - great to hear you'll be joining, and Don by the way! Can I ask how you found out about the event Roger?

We definitely don't take things too seriously and as you've probably gathered, being super fast isn't a pre-requisite, as long as your driving's clean you're more than welcome. If you find a sudden burst of pace and want more of a challenge, there are definitely still some fast guys who'll give you a run for your money but there's also no shortage of us bringing up the rear so to speak LOL.

Hope to see you on Friday!

P.s - I look forward to checking out the catapult pics! :)



Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: RacingSlippers on October 22, 2010, 12:38:56 AM +0100
hehe dont get me wrong, I love iRacing too, it can just feel a bit cold when you rarely see the same driver twice :]
But all the tracks and cars, the driving and thoughts of the MX5 and new tyre model stir me to the core. :-D

I would love to do Tuesdays, but I work late Mondays to Thursdays unfortunately. Anyone thats around driving from 11pm onwards till about 3am weeknights Im there :]

Everyone is most welcome to add me as a friend in there in iRacing; please do.

I dont quite recall how I found UKiR, I think I stumbled across it googling something else even tho its advertized clearly in the iR forums.

Ive just got to add a keyboard mount and a coffee cup holder and I'll take some pics :]
Handily it fits my HOTAS Cougar and simpeds with the chair rolled back but I just cant fly any more (DCS Blackshark and A10 beta) with 3 screen iRacing waiting!

Anyone here running the gyroscopic motion cockpit mod?





Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: Paul968 on October 22, 2010, 12:51:51 AM +0100
Quote from:  Oily spanner
I love iR with every fibre of my being. Why not join us on Tuesdays too?

 :lol: :lol: :lol:


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: Dan Minton on October 22, 2010, 09:02:06 AM +0100
Love Mid-Ohio ..........Darn it dont have the Mustang !


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: popabawa on October 22, 2010, 11:30:59 AM +0100
Love Mid-Ohio ..........Darn it dont have the Mustang !

There seems to be a fairly clear course of action opening up for you Dan!


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: mr_oily on October 22, 2010, 01:26:25 PM +0100
I've talked enough people into buying cars they subsequently don't like so I'm *buy it* staying out *buy it* of this one *buy it* :)

On a serious note - it'll definitely be appearing in more of these Friday sessions if that's got any bearing on the decision!

POLL FOR NEXT WEEK'S CAR (WILLIAMS OR MX-5) - https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=8534.0






Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: cupasoup on October 22, 2010, 05:36:52 PM +0100
Hello all, I have just signed up after seen your post in England Club about tonight's race, Hopefully there is still some space.

Thanks.


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: mr_oily on October 22, 2010, 06:08:48 PM +0100
Evening cupasoup - yep do not fear, we'll squeeze you in somehow bud :) - glad you could join us!

Gentlemen, start your 'stangs - server's up!


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: cupasoup on October 22, 2010, 06:15:58 PM +0100
Wicked, I'll join you guys in practice in a mo, I may need some tips on pitting ::)


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: Dan Minton on October 22, 2010, 06:19:20 PM +0100
Quote
There seems to be a fairly clear course of action opening up for you Dan!

I hear ya Pops.. Lend me a tenna !! :D


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: mr_oily on October 22, 2010, 06:22:34 PM +0100
No worries Cupa, jump on and we'll be able to help. When you know you can tell me :)

When you get a mo could you do me a favour and let me know your iR name please - need to tie the two accounts together when the results are imported after the race.

Lend me a tenna !! :D

Hahaha I'm not surprised, I can't imagine restoring thundersaloons comes cheap!!


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: cupasoup on October 22, 2010, 06:37:21 PM +0100
@mr_oily....PM sent.

Thanks.


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: RacingSlippers on October 22, 2010, 10:07:31 PM +0100
Great fun tonight, popped out of the second pitstop nose to tail behind Mr Wrightson and it stayed nose to tail (and side by side a little) till the finish several entertaining laps later. Brilliant stuff  :D


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: Mike Wrightson on October 22, 2010, 10:10:24 PM +0100
Yeah, brilliant racing at the end there Roger ;D .  I must try to get the hang of the Mustang gearbox properly, the aids shift really slow :(


Title: Re: anythingcanhappenfridays - Mid-Ohio (Short) - Oct 22
Post by: RacingSlippers on October 22, 2010, 11:50:15 PM +0100
Twice I found the outside of the tight left hander to be wanting for grip..  ;D enjoyed it loads!