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Title: Next few weeks Post by: spanner on July 05, 2011, 09:02:08 PM +0100 Get set for some random races
Macau anyone? :P Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Mark J on July 05, 2011, 10:12:14 PM +0100 i hate macau..hope the choices are better than that! :-X
to be honest i just dont see the point in running constant random or fun races. You are never going to get numbers up with races that ultimately dont count for anything. Even in the heady days of big grids here, fun races were always poor turnouts. Mini leagues and series are far better, people find them more engaging and competitive and gives you goals/rivals to compete with. Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: spanner on July 06, 2011, 08:41:09 PM +0100 Cheery as ever ::)
It actually gives me time to sort out the next season, that why! Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Truetom on July 06, 2011, 08:43:52 PM +0100 Let's pick tracks that enable enjoyable racing - the ones we used were fine. :) Also, other classes besides BTCC?
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Tibernius on July 06, 2011, 09:43:11 PM +0100 Let's pick tracks that enable enjoyable racing - the ones we used were fine. :) Also, other classes besides BTCC? Caterhams/MINIs at Oulton anyone? ;D Personally, I wouldn't mind a sort of 4-race mini championship with either of the above cars (and I'd be happy to set one up if required as well). But I'll be there whatever the races are. :) Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Wiltshire Tony on July 06, 2011, 10:32:40 PM +0100 Fun races can also be used to measure support for ideas not yet published ;)
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Mark J on July 06, 2011, 10:33:43 PM +0100 yeah sorry, didnt mean to sound negative when your trying to set something up :-[ Your efforts are appreciated :-* Its just so frustrating on here lately with small grids on all platforms, and as i said, fun races have never historically done well numbers wise and im a bit worried random choices will just grab a handful of drivers each time. :-\
Its a shame the TC series ended when it did as we had just started to see the odd new face turn up and try it out. Will watch this space. ....How about Zondas & Matech GT's at Spa? 8) Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: spanner on July 06, 2011, 10:53:19 PM +0100 radicals, and wtcc extreme cars are brilliant just need to find tracks to suit!
Tried the Zonda, bit tricky lol Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Mark J on July 07, 2011, 07:47:38 AM +0100 ive only tried the zonda at Brands and it felt fantastic there, mighty fast, so imagine its even better on tracks that it can stretch its legs on.
Tbh i havent tried about 2/3rds of the cars available in race07/Evo ! Lots of untapped potential for good racing perhaps. Bring it on :) Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: pribeiro on July 07, 2011, 11:15:43 AM +0100 Legends pack please.
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Truetom on July 07, 2011, 11:50:37 AM +0100 Did anyone actually try the retro pack yet?
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: goldtop on July 07, 2011, 11:59:42 AM +0100 Did anyone actually try the retro pack yet? Discussion here TT... https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=9538.0 I'd be up for some of this when I'm available. Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Wiltshire Tony on July 07, 2011, 12:48:12 PM +0100 I'd like to start the Retro expansion trial with a single spec series featuring all of the cars, one make per race. However the choice for day is restricted. GTL/P&G have Monday and Thursday fully booked until year end. Friday's and Saturday's are unpopular which leaves Tuesday or Wednesday (I'll rule out Sunday now cos I can't do them :P).
GT's F1 series is on Tuesday so Wednesday seems the only night available. That's a MARA night so I'm dubious about whether it's worth the effort ??? Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Truetom on July 07, 2011, 01:39:13 PM +0100 Did anyone actually try the retro pack yet? Discussion here TT... https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=9538.0 I'd be up for some of this when I'm available. I'm reading this thread but I can't feel any real driving experience being provided. So far I don't see any massive enthusiasm even for fun race(s). Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: pribeiro on July 07, 2011, 01:53:38 PM +0100 Let me show some massive enthusiasm...
:jumpjoy: Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: spanner on July 07, 2011, 05:49:34 PM +0100 I'd like to start the Retro expansion trial with a single spec series featuring all of the cars, one make per race. However the choice for day is restricted. GTL/P&G have Monday and Thursday fully booked until year end. Friday's and Saturday's are unpopular which leaves Tuesday or Wednesday (I'll rule out Sunday now cos I can't do them :P). GT's F1 series is on Tuesday so Wednesday seems the only night available. That's a MARA night so I'm dubious about whether it's worth the effort ??? You going to be pinching my TC wednesday nights? ::) Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Wiltshire Tony on July 07, 2011, 06:47:46 PM +0100 Perhaps alternate?
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Mark J on July 08, 2011, 07:53:20 AM +0100 might buy the retro pack this weekend, its only the price of a pint after all ! Have only resisted as didnt look like we would end up using it here and it would have just sat on my pc, but RD are also running a sunday race using it, so will give it a good run. :)
15 signed up there already if you guys want to join in? http://www.racedepartment.com/race-racing-club/58942-retro-cool-max-zandvoort-07-sunday-july-10th-2011-a.html edit: Bought :) Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: pribeiro on July 08, 2011, 10:30:33 AM +0100 might buy the retro pack this weekend, its only the price of a pint after all ! Have only resisted as didnt look like we would end up using it here and it would have just sat on my pc, but RD are also running a sunday race using it, so will give it a good run. :) 15 signed up there already if you guys want to join in? http://www.racedepartment.com/race-racing-club/58942-retro-cool-max-zandvoort-07-sunday-july-10th-2011-a.html edit: Bought :) Good man, you're gonna like it. Finally a Mini that I can drive and it drives like I remembered when I was a teenager. Drove a Mini 1000 and a 1275 GT. :) Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: lazlow on July 08, 2011, 01:11:14 PM +0100 Downloading Retro now 8)
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Mark J on July 08, 2011, 10:07:14 PM +0100 good man, thats two more of us since the poll was done :)
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: spanner on July 17, 2011, 12:34:30 PM +0100 Currently trying out some btcc tracks, croft & mondello.
Also trying to find a track to suit a particular car, one thats not too tight but is of a reasonable length. Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Wiltshire Tony on July 17, 2011, 12:37:17 PM +0100 MJ likes Mondello
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: spanner on July 17, 2011, 12:53:19 PM +0100 That's no guarantee of quality :P
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Mark J on July 17, 2011, 02:35:27 PM +0100 we had some cracking GTL races there back in the day :)
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: GardO on July 18, 2011, 09:46:25 PM +0100 i could be enticed into joining a few races here if you'll allow me to!!!
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Truetom on July 19, 2011, 07:38:39 AM +0100 Nice. :)
Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Mark J on July 19, 2011, 07:57:13 AM +0100 welcome Gardo :) Slowly but surely we can build some decent grids here using the TC's at least it would seem, if we keep the momentum up. They appear to be the most popular class across the net.
Real men prefer GT cars ;) Title: Re: Next few weeks Post by: Jeffrey on July 19, 2011, 01:08:30 PM +0100 Real men prefer GT cars ;) Real men don't whine ;) |