Billy Nobrakes
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« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2014, 12:12:23 AM +0000 » |
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That was fairly horrible. Started in the middle of the grid - Adam Cooper & I were slowing to avoid a spinning car in T1 - I think a warp contact threw us both out. Lap 2 - by my replay - looked like an overly-agressive overtake from Maddog left me needing a reset. I used the track update that Walter recommended - makes Kyalami look much more scenic. Whilst it does have the armco barrier along teh pit-lane it waas more of a mirage - the sort you can drive through. Will probably get a DQ. Managed to put some reasonable laps together until near the end but put a wheel on the grass while Mr Cheesman's BRM was in hot pursuit (wall my fault). Rejoined after Mike Turner & though we might have a contest but a piston let go on the normally reliable Brabham. Game over.
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« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2014, 12:53:39 AM +0000 » |
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Trouble personified, at the first corner, of the first race of a new Season, of Ukgpl-ing. I shall expect the full force of Moderation, to fall upon my battered remnants. The added excitement at the first corner, started near the back on the grid, where we were stretched all the way back, across the brow of the starting straight. I was unable to see the stater from my lowly position, and already expected a lack-lustre start from my lack-lustre Cooper. I was rather surprised to have easily passed 6 cars, before applying the brakes? I came upon the next gaggle rather fast, and gave a clip round the rear, to an innocent entrant. I made a bold inside move on Billy, while attempting to regain a spot or two. The slightest warp was enough to delay us both more than slightly! And a few laps later, to complete my sad tale, my gearbox was targeted by Paul, as calamity met with fate.
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« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2014, 08:25:41 AM +0000 » |
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That was fun. I got caught up at the t1 crash but no harm done, then spent the next 20 laps trying to fend off the advances of Mr T. I failed, and when the leaders came by I settled for 10th. Grats to Andy, Cookie and Hendy, look forward to the next one
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Rainier
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« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2014, 08:51:49 AM +0000 » |
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That was a very difficult race ! I spent times during the week for training in Brands Hatch, because I registered with Works but I only understood I was declassified to Privateers 2 hours before the race. Moreover, I could join the server only 10 minutes before the start. Hopefully, Kyalami is a well known track ...but I had no tested setup for the Ferrari. My setup was quite good for the qually and I get a nice 4th position but during the race I spun two times at the end of the long straight and then I need to brake earlier than I used to do. I finished only 6th, disappointed as my objective was at least to keep my initial 4th position.
Now let's go to Snetterton.
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« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2014, 09:05:24 AM +0000 » |
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Hey, Paul, I've just noticed ! Considering it is the first race under the 50% completion rule, you are showing a real aptitude for energy saving ! LOL. My engine let go going up the hill and I knew I needed to pass the S/F line to score. Rolled into the points at about 3 mph!
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« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2014, 09:24:50 AM +0000 » |
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Unfortunately, I faced twice a situation I've never had in 4 years of racing online: My screen went black twice, the first time after a turn and the second time in the middle of the straight. If any of you has an idea about the reason for black outs like that, I would welcome any advice . I don't have a screen saver as far as I know (I don't want to say "as far as I can see" ) I've had this occur in the past - a black screen or loss of sound - and was caused by my forgetting to tweak the power saving settings after re-installing Windows. This might be worth checking. I had some initial difficulty joining the race via Multiplayer probably due to the numbers logging on. I wonder what has caused this welcome resurgence of interest in GPL. It might soon be necessary to resurrect the old Clubman division! My race was marred by an early blown engine (plus a couple of unforced offs) but at least on this occasion that didn't mean a race devoid of other cars. BTW GEtGames currently have F1 2013 on sale for £10. This includes some classic cars and a couple of Classic tracks - Brands Hatch and Juarez. Other classic bundles are also available. It also has a commentary from Murray Walker. Takes me back to F1 97 on Playstation!
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« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2014, 11:24:40 AM +0000 » |
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Ah the ferrari would have been the better choice, wouldn't it? Lotus was too unpredictable for me on such a deceptive track. Trying to pass on the straight for the first time I realized I had no idea where the brakepoint was on the right side of the track and went straight through T1, bumping into Cookie without damage to either of us (I think) before bouncing off the retaining wall.
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BadBlood
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« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2014, 11:33:30 AM +0000 » |
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LOL Hendy, it is these pesky strange tracks that none of us have seen before that causes the problem <ahem>.
Make sure you know the braking point for the two long straights at Snetterton or you might find your car airborne once or twice.
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« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2014, 02:53:57 PM +0000 » |
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I've had this occur in the past - a black screen or loss of sound - and was caused by my forgetting to tweak the power saving settings after re-installing Windows. This might be worth checking. I had some initial difficulty joining the race via Multiplayer probably due to the numbers logging on. I wonder what has caused this welcome resurgence of interest in GPL. It might soon be necessary to resurrect the old Clubman division! You are right on both matters, Michael ! - I removed My UPS before Christmas - the battery was dead - and I guess the software reset the Windows parameters when I uninstalled it . I was back to 15mn for the display with the PC plugged in. Thanks a lot. - The resurgence of GPL is a fact. Over here, in Québec, the old gang of the defunct QGPL has restarted weekly meetings and as far as the F1Legends league is concerned, we're getting messages every week from people who quit years ago. Long live GPL !
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« Reply #24 on: January 13, 2014, 03:46:07 PM +0000 » |
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Ah the ferrari would have been the better choice, wouldn't it? Lotus was too unpredictable for me on such a deceptive track. Trying to pass on the straight for the first time I realized I had no idea where the brakepoint was on the right side of the track and went straight through T1, bumping into Cookie without damage to either of us (I think) before bouncing off the retaining wall. Yes, the Fez seems much more stable under braking... I saw you coming inside and just let you go (untouched!) just crossing my line some centimeters off my nose I was in a similar situation as David as I had to switch to Kya in last minute, so I choose the Braby with a reliable setup Andy was too fast and we both had some warp in the beginning, so my aim was to keep Hendy behind me, who supported me with some spins... Great racing with fair behaviour of the lapped!
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« Reply #25 on: January 13, 2014, 04:38:13 PM +0000 » |
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I turned up at 9pm for the Works Brands race and it wasn't on the iGOR list. I looked in here and found a message for me. To even up the grids the Works backmarkers would go in Privs. Works has has an influx of very fast drivers this season and possibly more than a gridful. It has been quite a thankless slog the last 3 seasons just trying to stay on to the end and pick up places due to attrition. I worked out that a hypothetical driver that finished all the Works races, but was nowhere near the pace and finished 2 laps down would still finish about 5th in the championship. I was fed up with being hit from behind by much faster drivers recovering from earlier mistakes and blaming me as I drove my regular pace and line. So I wasn't going to bother to register again, but I changed my mind a day or two ago.
So suddenly I had to go to Kyalami - no problem - just get the Ferrari out and I would be fine. I was surprised with pole and then a good getaway at the start meant that I was in control for the first few laps and then I could pull away a little. I had a problem free race and all the lapped drivers were very courteous. Looking at fastest laps, Hendy was quickest by over a second (with Lotus and some tow) and then 6 of us were separated by 0.6 seconds including 2 BRMs, so there seems to be a lot of closely matched drivers here.
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« Reply #26 on: January 14, 2014, 06:18:32 AM +0000 » |
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A very entertaining race and my best season start so far! Grats to the podium and everybody raced: I guess it will be an interesting season. See you in Snetterton Cheers
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« Reply #27 on: February 07, 2014, 05:19:31 PM +0000 » |
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I'm pleased to see my incident with Badblood at 10m34, has met with a fair and reasonable outcome. A rear impact 1 second later, would have incurred a report of a rear end shunt. 1 second earlier, might have brought up that ambiguous definition of a 'rejoin,' which the Mod team would then have had to circumnavigate. I am curious that this mid-race incident was not reported to me. I only received notification of it's outcome. (
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« Reply #28 on: February 07, 2014, 06:00:22 PM +0000 » |
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I am curious that this mid-race incident was not reported to me. I only received notification of it's outcome. ( Whoever submits an incident report should put a tick in the check box against the names of the other drivers involved in the incident. The system then automatically notifies the drivers involved. I suspect that didn't happen in this case. Probably not intentional, more likely finger trouble.
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« Reply #29 on: February 09, 2014, 04:02:35 PM +0000 » |
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Sorry about that Martin. My fault you didn't get notification. Forgot to include you I reported myself...
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