More newbie questions

[Clive Loynes]

1) Should the HUD have a rev counter on it?  Mine hasn't and I can't find a button that will provide it.

2) When the red light comes on, does it just mean that I have hit a rev limiter?  If yes, am I damaging the engine at this point?

[Legzy]

1) Should the HUD have a rev counter on it?  Mine hasn't and I can't find a button that will provide it.

2) When the red light comes on, does it just mean that I have hit a rev limiter?  If yes, am I damaging the engine at this point?

No rev counter sadly
Which red light? but probably & probably

[Clive Loynes]

The red light that says that you are reving its nuts off.

[Wiltshire Tony]

That one means it's time to change gear up to 2nd 

[Clive Loynes]

But should I drive not to see the red light or is it actually a limiter that prevents damage but, as you say, suggests it's time for a change?

[Paul968]

Don't know for sure, but I drive to the light a lot and I don't kill engines or lose out on the straights that much. Where you need to be careful is downchanging too soon as it fries the motor in no time.

[Clive Loynes]

Thanks Paul.

The GT40 certainly makes some evil noises if you go for 1st too soon.