UKGPL Season 39 (Autumn 2021) 1967 F2 - Oulton Park - Amateurs - Sep 28

[Phil Thornton]

Season 39 1967F2 – Round 2 –  Oulton Park

*** This announcement is for the Amateurs race ***

For season 39 we are running a UK F2 Championship visiting some classic UK tracks.
For this round, the F2 entrants will drive the their cars at Oulton Park, situated in the north west of England around 30 miles from Liverpool and Manchester. This track has never hosted a championship F1 race, but hosted non-championship F1 races most years from the mid-1950s until the early 1970s

Race list	=	iGOR
Server	=	UKGPL_10
IP address	=	217.155.118.41
Password	=	see above
GPL Mod	=	67F2
60fps Patch	=	60fpsV2newmod
Track download	=	Oulton Park
Qualifying starts	=	20:45 UK time - 45 minutes
Race starts	=	~ 21:30 UK time
Race length	=	29 laps
Replay	=	Sendspace  Mediafire

Handicapping:
Drivers will be allocated 10 tokens at the start of the season with a further 10 tokens for each race they start (including their first race). A driver who fails to start any of the first 4 races will only be eligible for an initial allocation of 5 tokens (rather than 10) but will still receive a further 10 tokens for each race they start (including their first race).  


Drivers must pay the number of tokens for the chassis they use in accordance with the following table:

Chassis             Cost in Tokens
Matra MS7                   16
Lotus 48                     14
Brabham BT23             14
Matra MS5                   14
Lola T100 (FVA)           14
Lotus 41B                   12
McLaren M4A             12
Protos 16                   10
Lola F100 (BMW)        10
Cooper T84                 6
Ferrari 166                 3
Brabham BT14             0

Only reported incidents will be moderated.  Unlimited S/R allowed with no requirement for SnG.

Please, excepting emergencies, no chat until Session Completed in qualification. No chat in the race until ALL drivers still racing have crossed the line.

Please use the Track Gap Freeze Fix Patch V.09 for all on-line races


Driver lists and division specific rules can be found on the championship standings page.

[EvilClive]

The split is based upon lap times in Round 1.

Ams

David Rainier
Billy No-brakes
Francesco
Dave Curtis
Phillipe Girard
Eric Bilodeau
Doni
PaulV (FT)
Gareth (R1)
maddog (R1

[PaulV]

Hi Clive.

What about me ?.  I believe I should be racing as an amateur.

I have decided not to race anything this season but F2 and the 67 papy cars.

Paul.

[EvilClive]

Apologies to Paul and others that I omitted, forgot to check all of the F2 registrations .

[francesco]

Despite the few pilots the race was not bad but the usual problem on the steering wheel forced me to retire.The Fanatec have a very weak connection and with a minimum movement of the wire the connection is lost.

[Billy Nobrakes]

Had to go into the office today, so missed out on GPL. Looks like I could have finished in 6th place!

[Eric Bilodeau]

I was a little surprised if not very disappointed at the relatively small number of pilots. After a full grid, it's not the same motivation.  I had a good race all the same.

 I made not many mistake, but the ferrari was too slow in the strait.

  Bravo à David pour sa victoire sans faute!

[PaulV]

Hi guys,

Shame about the small grid. But hopefully that made for good racing and a crash free T1.

I missed the first race in the series due to a family commitment and sadly I missed last night due having been pretty ill for a few days..

Doing better now, I fully intend to do the rest of the series. I really like the F2s, I wish we do more of these and the 65s & 66s.

I'm taking a break from all car mods this season except the 67 papy cars and the F2s. Another plus for me is the creation of 2 servers for these cars. All the PRO'S on another track might eleviate the problems I have with feeling a little intimidated when being bored down upon by low fling scud missiles. 

Might for a change get some races finished and on the same last lap as everyone else ?

And as Billy said if he had been there he would have been seventh. So by my reckoning when there's eight of us I'm at least promised 9th.

Hope you all had a good night's GPL'ing

Paul

[maddog]

Realized hours before the race, it would come with enough space for some reserved driving.  So, chose a slower car and added a friendly setup, with expectation to battle more corners, than cars.

Surprised to find myself dicing for 1st, in the opening laps, but normal service resumed as ye dastardly opponents gained in pace, and corners became tighter.  Hense, spent race remainder flinging car against track, with variable success.  Ppenty of space now available for those who care to bring their fling.

[dave curtis]

Only a few of us, but it was pretty hectic the entire race.
I've re-watched it (also using Olaf's ReplayDirector option for GEM) - entertaining!

I'd accepted that Fran had grabbed pole by the smallest margin. Then was lucky to get a tow whilst running with full race fuel & managed to clinch it back.

Bogged down a bit at the start, but don't think I was the only one. Was aware of Fran heading up the inside into turn 1,  but we all gave plenty of room & got round safely.

When I could stay on track, the pace seemed ok.  However, too many excursions/spins/bumps and a reset at one point, all taking their toll.

Although we all drove different cars, there really did seem to be a lot of Ferraris out there.  Eric was giving a very spirited/consistent drive and seemed to be everywhere!

The last few laps & I was trying hard to catch up with him (again). It all came down to the last 1/2 lap & somehow just managed to slipstream & pip him to the finish line by presumably less than 1/1000 of a second.

Congrats to Mr Rainier for the win. Thanks Eric for the excitement.

[francesco]

Was aware of Fran heading up the inside into turn 1,  but we all gave plenty of room & got round safely.

I got confused, I couldn't remember which gear I was in and it only took a second.

[Clive Loynes]

.....................the usual problem on the steering wheel forced me to retire.The Fanatec have a very weak connection and with a minimum movement of the wire the connection is lost.

Is it not possible to obtain a new wiring harness from Fantec?

[francesco]

Is it not possible to obtain a new wiring harness from Fantec?

i could ask, but the problem seem the socket that connect the motor. Sometime,with inattention, the wire is in a position that can be moved and the connection is lost.I must pay more attention to not touch the wire during a race and to put the wire in a safe position.
Thank you Clive,you are strong in the 55mod why you don't race in some other?