Clive Loynes
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« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2017, 10:23:00 PM +0100 » |
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I looked at The Thornton Dollar issue differently.
I looked at the cars that a Pro might need to use on the given budget and then listed the cars that I viewed that I would want to use if there were no restriction.
I spent $106 Pro Dollars and $169 Am Dollars.
The extra would probably be best distributed as additional start money.
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« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2017, 11:05:34 PM +0100 » |
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There have been some good points made on token allocation. Unfortunately no exact science.
For me the benefit of giving the Ams a little more starting money is that we avoid the fastest Pros catching up with the slower Ams & having to lap them too often - especially when you take into account the brake fade. The allocation of tokens is quite flexible & will be controlled by the series moderator. Let's start the season under the suggested allocation i.e. 10 extra tokens. We'll see how the Pro & Am drivers fare & who the drivers are. Lets review after 3 - 5 races. If the delta in times is quite big then the Ams can get some extra tokens.
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« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2017, 08:05:14 PM +0100 » |
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I'm at the top of the list! Can we stop now?
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« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2017, 09:43:44 PM +0100 » |
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Get back in line Loynes, and get your hand out of that cookie jar!!!! This first 55 series in UKGPL is a little bit of a step into the dark. We can only wait for data to materialise about how fast each car really is, and more importantly how various drivers can use those cars in races. It might become apparent that there needs to be an adjustment in the token allocation, My hope is that during this season drivers will be persuaded to use more than the fastest 50% of the cars available and maybe we will get some interesting races? Although judging by Tim's recent exploits in that Gordini........................things might get very competitive at times.
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« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2017, 10:20:38 PM +0100 » |
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Get back in line Loynes, and get your hand out of that cookie jar!!!! This first 55 series in UKGPL is a little bit of a step into the dark. We can only wait for data to materialise about how fast each car really is, and more importantly how various drivers can use those cars in races. It might become apparent that there needs to be an adjustment in the token allocation, My hope is that during this season drivers will be persuaded to use more than the fastest 50% of the cars available and maybe we will get some interesting races? Although judging by Tim's recent exploits in that Gordini........................things might get very competitive at times. LOL It will be interesting to say the least! Downright unfathomable, to be honest, when it comes to Tim's speed in that Gordini. I've been giving it a try and 'orrible is about all I can say.
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« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2017, 07:38:03 AM +0100 » |
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Established that i'm an amateur,Where is the list of amateur and pros?
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« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2017, 01:11:28 PM +0100 » |
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The list of Pro and Am drivers is being prepared and will be posted on the 55 Season page very shortly. Most of you already know what group you will be in, but the mods know that everyone likes to be sure .
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« Reply #22 on: September 21, 2017, 11:22:36 PM +0100 » |
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Established that i'm an amateur,Where is the list of amateur and pros?
The list will always appear in the race announcement. This is the only place the drivers will be able to check how many tokens they have and what status they are.
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« Reply #23 on: September 22, 2017, 08:34:26 PM +0100 » |
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And while I'm here - I know I'm missing Monaco as I'll be in Japan, I'll probably still be there for Indy too, Is it simpler for me to assume I only have 5 points to start the season with?
Just bumping this question - I have my flights now so know I will miss both Monaco and Indy. Shall I just assume I'm starting with 5 points rather than 10?
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« Reply #24 on: September 22, 2017, 08:42:17 PM +0100 » |
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And while I'm here - I know I'm missing Monaco as I'll be in Japan, I'll probably still be there for Indy too, Is it simpler for me to assume I only have 5 points to start the season with?
Just bumping this question - I have my flights now so know I will miss both Monaco and Indy. Shall I just assume I'm starting with 5 points rather than 10? I've written a spreadsheet that will hopefully work everything out for the moderators. It is coded up such that if you start any of the first 5 races you will get the 10 tokens for a whole season, rather than 5 for a half season. I won't change the spreadsheet but you are perfectly entitled to underspend on your allocated tokens if that is what you want to do
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« Reply #25 on: September 22, 2017, 08:53:50 PM +0100 » |
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Fair do's - I'll play by the spirit of the rules then and start with 5. That should give me a challenge!
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« Reply #26 on: September 22, 2017, 09:45:37 PM +0100 » |
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A big thank you to the guys who put up the practice server tonight. Took my Vanwall around and am now relatively convinced I can lap consistently, if slowly. 25 Laps without going off is going to be a big challenge but I'm looking forward to it. Will the practice server be up again between now and the 26th?
Also, I have a very rookie question, iGor chat in #UKGPL, is there a password and if so, how do I enter it. Apologies for the dumb query!
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« Reply #27 on: September 22, 2017, 11:41:15 PM +0100 » |
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A big thank you to the guys who put up the practice server tonight. Took my Vanwall around and am now relatively convinced I can lap consistently, if slowly. 25 Laps without going off is going to be a big challenge but I'm looking forward to it. Will the practice server be up again between now and the 26th?
Yes, I'll try to have a server up most nights Also, I have a very rookie question, iGor chat in #UKGPL, is there a password and if so, how do I enter it. Apologies for the dumb query!
Passwords are near the top of this page. It is 'Savage'
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« Reply #28 on: September 23, 2017, 09:04:42 AM +0100 » |
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The #UKGPL chatroom needs no PW to join
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« Reply #29 on: September 23, 2017, 03:46:44 PM +0100 » |
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The #UKGPL chatroom needs no PW to join
It must have fallen off!
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