Awesome turn out tonight.... 11 racers. Some very tight and clean racing going on too!

I think the tire rule worked out pretty well tonight.
Next Sunday, Varga, Alek, Steve and myself will need to start on meds (since Steve and I are tied for 3rd).
I'll post the points tomorrow.

I was planning to have 1 more "non-race car" series before we moved into the SuperGT cars and used the SuperGT "success ballast" system.

... and yes a Go-Kart mini series would be fun!

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental

Sweeet!! I guess Varga is gonna have to share some of his stash

Indeed a go-kart series would be nice

I didn't make it last night... Was away for the weekend.

I can't help but think you guys are making things way too complicated though, with floating rules based on your current race position and all. Then trying enforce it all, when some of the participants are not on the forum and dont know whats going on.

What's wrong with just straight racing and letting skill decide the winner? I certainly wouldn't want to be given a handicap just because I was a mid-fielder. If I wanna be a top runner, make me work for it!

Also, keeping it a simple straight-up race would be more inviting to new recruits than overly complex floating rules that are constantly changing week-to-week, IMHO.

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1997 Talon TSi AWD
2008 EVO X MR

Would I prefer close straight up racing? Yes.
Is everyone there yet? No.

Since Varga, Alek and I were the top 3, we decided to handicap ourselves to try to produce tight racing.
Having the top 3 start their race on medium tires proved to provide really close racing last night.

The mandatory pitstop for everyone is no different than F1, and allowed people to kill their tires and get a fresh set 1/2 way though the race instead of crashing out (or worse into someone else) while trying to stay on track. Think of it as more of a safety concern.

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental

I also think there is a pile to be said for car setup, as much as driver skill. Some just can't get a car to where it's fast no matter how much they try. I found one of the most enjoyable series from last year was the NASCAR series, it put all the blame on the driver. There was a few races I finished a lap or so down in, and then there was the race I had a lap on everyone else on the track to win. I much prefer not racing a spec series, and racing a PP one, and if some of the biggest racing leagues in the world run with handicap rules, I'm sure it's good enough for our little sim racing group.

I really liked these last two races, there is a lot more to think about and I was racing against a lot more people.

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2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R 1:19.6 around AMP Shubenacadie.
2009 Yamaha R1 1:21.7 around AMP Shubenacadie.

Laguna Seca


Wrong way around corkscrew




1st Lap last turn


My old outfit is back, I felt like a Smurf in the other one


Going up the hill


Some rubbing going on




This guy wins everything (the porty potty is the same color as my car)


Nurburgring GP (BMW = Brought Me Worries)


First corner, no problems




Steve leaving everybody behind, even the unbeatable


Taking myself out.....and Jason


Camoflage


Turning tires into smoke


More rubbing going on


Joel using his brake marker


Angry Stig with dirty tires


Army green with Scott in the background


Rubbing


Satin grey


Mercedes-Benz stand


Who took the barriers out?


Drifting into a turn

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2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R 1:19.6 around AMP Shubenacadie.
2009 Yamaha R1 1:21.7 around AMP Shubenacadie.

Great photos Alek!

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental

Looks like all my rubbing was directed towards one person haha... awesome pictures!

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1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type R Version IV

The following placement of the well packaged hay-bails was brought to you by executive order of Rust Bucket Racing (RBR).......


Then avoided by Civcism and Stevedp...


And then hurled by cheechoo77.....


And then Mitch and some green car with blue wheels.....

The last clearance effort brought to you by albongo....

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2008 Toyota Prius (Currently 180,000km)
2002 BMW M3 (Currently 197,000km, was 96,300km Jan of 2009)
2006 Toyota Prius (R.I.P 2011, 182,000 km)
1990 Beretta GTZ (R.I.P 2009, 396,000 km)
2000 Grand Cherokee (Sold 2006, 105,000 km)
1990 Laser RS (R.I.P 1989 Halloween day, 2,500 km)

Some more pics of close battles......

After late braking I was passed back by mitch......I did not get any damage and was in reverse gear very quickly...wheewh!

Aleks and Alex......

Mitch and some green car......again...

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2008 Toyota Prius (Currently 180,000km)
2002 BMW M3 (Currently 197,000km, was 96,300km Jan of 2009)
2006 Toyota Prius (R.I.P 2011, 182,000 km)
1990 Beretta GTZ (R.I.P 2009, 396,000 km)
2000 Grand Cherokee (Sold 2006, 105,000 km)
1990 Laser RS (R.I.P 1989 Halloween day, 2,500 km)

The closing stages fight to get close to stevedp laps 14-16........




Getting closer....

And closer.....

And as close as around 4 seconds to stevedp until late braking and running into the wall at the bustop at the end of lap 16.....

I finished just shy 8 seconds I think......

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2008 Toyota Prius (Currently 180,000km)
2002 BMW M3 (Currently 197,000km, was 96,300km Jan of 2009)
2006 Toyota Prius (R.I.P 2011, 182,000 km)
1990 Beretta GTZ (R.I.P 2009, 396,000 km)
2000 Grand Cherokee (Sold 2006, 105,000 km)
1990 Laser RS (R.I.P 1989 Halloween day, 2,500 km)

Great shots and comments Varga!

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental

LOL. Brian made me do it?? Ill be better next time. maybe.........

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Watch out for porcupine exiting turn 9!!!!!!

AX-1995 Honda Civic CX FSP
RR-1995 Honda DelSol VTEC GT4
2009 Canadian Solosprint Champion.
ARMS Race Director. Race@armsinc.ca

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental

^^ awesome!

Anyone on tonight?...I have some pain killers that should be used up.....

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2008 Toyota Prius (Currently 180,000km)
2002 BMW M3 (Currently 197,000km, was 96,300km Jan of 2009)
2006 Toyota Prius (R.I.P 2011, 182,000 km)
1990 Beretta GTZ (R.I.P 2009, 396,000 km)
2000 Grand Cherokee (Sold 2006, 105,000 km)
1990 Laser RS (R.I.P 1989 Halloween day, 2,500 km)

I may jump online tonight.....

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental

I'm jumping online now, I'll be on my painkillers too!!

I'll be online around 8pm

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental

A system update is required tonight......for the PS3....

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2008 Toyota Prius (Currently 180,000km)
2002 BMW M3 (Currently 197,000km, was 96,300km Jan of 2009)
2006 Toyota Prius (R.I.P 2011, 182,000 km)
1990 Beretta GTZ (R.I.P 2009, 396,000 km)
2000 Grand Cherokee (Sold 2006, 105,000 km)
1990 Laser RS (R.I.P 1989 Halloween day, 2,500 km)

I'll be on as soon as it's done updating.

Well, we have just moved out of our mobile, and will be moving into the new house next weekend, so I may not be able to run this weekend. I'm going to try to get set up over here, or if the power does not get taken off the old house tomorrow, I may race in the old spot. Gonna be cold over there though, as the heat is turned off!! I'm really hoping to race, as I think that Monza is likely my best shot at a podium finish in this series.

That was the best racing in this series so far tonight! I love running Monza, it has lots of room for great passing, drafting to keep even the fastest cars somewhat close, and a great flow to the track that just feels right when you get the perfect line. I'm hoping that I'll be into the house and done with moving next weekend, as I was racing in my parents basement tonight

I was running quick laps in the pre-race practice @ Cape Ring, but lack of seat time meant no consistency, and i ended up crashing twice during the race; finishing second to last. It was frustrating because between crashes my comparison split times told me I was running 3-4 seconds lap faster than the leader, at least in the first half of the race.

At Monza I was a sitting duck on the straights. I could barely keep up when in someones draft, and without a draft people flew past me like I was standing still. I had my gearing set to 270 kph and had 259 HP, so I'm guessing that was my problem. Was running consistent 2:02 laps. What were you guys running?

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1997 Talon TSi AWD
2008 EVO X MR

I was at 1:59 - 2:00 consistent, but I was at 1:58's in practice. I was running my gears at 270 in practice, and ran 280 in the race, I think that was the difference, although I was only at 365hp during practice, and was at 388 for race night. I was hitting the limiter at 270 when drafting though.

Great racing last night guys!

I knew my Cape Ring laps were not stellar, only 1:50.Xs so I was hoping for just a top 1/2 of the field finish.
I took some minor damage early in the race when trying to pass a weaving car and I thought I could keep going, but this damage effected my breaking and turn in for some corners and eventually I lost it and hit the wall with major damage. Had to pit 2-3 laps earlier than I was planning.

At this point I was on damage control, I expected I would be at the bottom of the pack by the end of the race, so I was really surprised to be hunting down 3rd in the closing lap. Sadly Rob was just a little too far our of reach and my tires were toast by that point.


Monza was another story. Took the lead at the start and lead for several laps until I got nervous with 2 yellow cars (Rob & Steve) filling my mirrors and made a (late braking) mistake at Roggia and took minor damage. Soon after that McIntyre passed me, I was inside my pitstop window so I decided to pit. When I came out I pushed like hell, and managed to take back 2nd place by leap frogging Rob in the pitstop sequence. I was half way down the front straight when cheechoo was going into turn 1 having just come out of the pits. I was in 2nd but this was my race to lose.

He had fresh/cold tires on a semi-wet track and my tires were at least 3-4 laps old but up to temp. I was already pushing hard so I just kept on going. Over the next few laps I caught him and we traded places (but not paint) a few times. In final lap he was right behind me going through Ascari however he encountered wheel spin on the way out and lost momentum.

In the end we crossed the finish line 0.1 seconds apart! #thatswhatimtalkingabout

There were even closer finishes further down the pack, with Steve & (someone) finishing 0.03 seconds apart

Last night was definitely the closest racing we've had the entire series!
Can't wait to see some pix from last night!

Final night in the series coming up next Sunday at Spa & Motegi.
Also a reminder that you get to drop your 2 worst results.

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental

There's No Return From 86 Championship Standings

Rank	Name	PSN ID	Points	Fuji	Suzuka	Laguna	Nürburgring	Cape Ring	Monza	Spa	Motegi
1	Varga A	vincentq4	117	25	25	25	18	18	6	0	0
2	Alek M	AMomcilo	90	15	18	18	10	25	4	0	0
3	Jason S	MerlinRPM	86	18	15	12	4	12	25	0	0
4	Steve P	stevedp	74	8	6	10	25	10	15	0	0
5	Jason B	Rascusfinkus	56	12	10	8	8	6	12	0	0
6	Jonathan ?	cheechoo77	47	10	1	4	12	2	18	0	0
7	Mitch MS	Urbklr	43	1	12	15	15	0	0	0	0
8	Alex R	Albongo87n00b	34	4	2	6	6	8	8	0	0
9	Robert S	sailor923	25	0	0	0	0	15	10	0	0
10	Joel N	joelnelson	16	6	8	1	1	0	0	0	0
11	Scott M	Mr_4G63T	11	1	4	0	0	4	2	0	0
12	Mike S	Civicms	4	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0
12	Scott H	S_AND_S	4	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	0
14	David C	Fooken_Eh	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
15	Julien S	Pathosflux	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
16	Gabriel O	?????	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

So taking everyone that has run every race and removing their 2 worst races we get:
(Someone may want to double check my math)

vincentq4 - 93
AMomcilo - 76
MerlinRPM - 70
stevedp - 60
cheechoo777 - 44
Urbklr - 43
Rascusfinkus - 42
Albongo87n00b - 28
sailor923 - 25
joelnelson - 16
Mr_4G63T - 11
Civicms - 4
S_AND_S - 4
Fooken_Eh - 3
Pathosflux - 2

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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed."-William Gibson
1989 Van Diemen - Formula 2000 Continental