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Hi Guys,
I am currently mulling over the idea of subscribing to iRacing within the next few weeks and months, based on how i get on at a new job i start shortly and getting a new gaming pc (finally).
I am based in the UK, and am interested to know how many races are running during the evening UK time, roughly between 6 and 11 pm. If there arent many races at this time I do not think I could get the most out of the subscription but if there are, I will more than likely being delving into the world of iRacing in the not too distant future :)
I look forward to reading your comments :)
:thumbup:
AllanGP
22 April 10, 12:00
Sisko,
I only know Rookie & Skippy classes but there will be plenty at those times for you.
You will love it.
I'd wait for someone to post details of a "deal" here to allow you to try it at minimum cost - deals seem to come up every couple of months.
Allan
yea that sounds good to me, its likely to be sometime in june and i intend to wait for a deal, the current talledega deal - 3 months subs + talledega superspeedway for $25 tempted me but my laptop wudnt do it justice and want to get the best out of my money for it
cheers for your reply :)
Rookie Legends are every hour on the hour - Oval
Advanced Legends, 30 min past the even hour (GMT) - Oval
Rookie Solstice, every hour on the hour - Road
Ford Spec Racer, 30 min past the odd hour (GMT) - Road
There your basic rookie cars, but 'D' class can be obtained quite easy so i'll list those aswell, but these need to be purchased.
Nascar Late model series, Every 2 hours at 15 past the odd hour (GMT) - Oval
SK modified, Every 2 hours at 15 past the even hours (GMT) - Oval
Skip Barber, Every 2 hours at 15 past the even Hour (GMT) - Road
VW Jetta, Every 2 hours at 15 past the odd hour (GMT) - Road.
Well, that's for next season which starts a week Tuesday.
Rookie cars can be a bit of a slog to get through to the good racing, especially the legends. So try not to judge it while in with the rookies :)
New Promo - http://www.iracing.com/grand-prix-masters/
1 Month + Formula Mazda and Mosport = $10
AllanGP
23 April 10, 12:20
Sisko,
Just an example, went to do the 10.15 (9.15 GMT) Skippy race last night 46 people entered, max per race in D class cars is 16 so we had 3 grids (didn't look but I guess 2 x15 & 1 x 16).
Because of the iRating system (you start with 1600 points as a Rookie and gain if you are in the top 50% of the field and lose iR if you are in the bottom 50%) I was put in the bottom group so I was aligned with people with a similar iRating - which roughly should equal ability.
That's what attracted me to iRacing to be honest, the simplicity of on line racing - the iRating part for me was a very welcome bonus. No need to think about files, being kicked out for file incompatibility etc. and in the Skippy class a great crowd of people willing to help you.
Allan
I think based on the last couple of posts from Allan and Andy I shall be subscribing as soon as money and PC allow it which should hopefully be around the summer.
My main worry is that being from europe there wouldnt be a lot of activity but it seems that that is definately not the case, i look forward to joining you guys on the grid in the future
Richard
AllanGP
23 April 10, 14:43
Yes, not an issue and with more Euro tracks coming it will only increase.
Cordial
29 April 10, 09:27
Nothing wrong with rookie races e.g. Solstice and SRF if you're fast enough to be in the high splits. Some experienced drivers there too - actually some of them are more dangerous than the rookies. :scared:
Nothing wrong with rookie races e.g. Solstice and SRF if you're fast enough to be in the high splits. Some experienced drivers there too - actually some of them are more dangerous than the rookies. :scared:
SRF and Solstice can be good. Putting in a quali time that gets you away from mid pack is a big bonus.
Freddyfartbox
29 April 10, 16:50
How much do new tracks and cars cost on average? I'm almost tempted to try out a 1 month subscription and see if I like it. From the vids I've seen it looks like iRacing has great physics.
Tracks are $11.95 or $14.95 depending on size.
Cars are all $11.95
You earn i racing credit for taking part in 8 events of a 12 week season, up to $10 ($4 for each series you run) for each 12 week season with a max of $40 a year.
The Promo in post 4 will is still available at the moment and will give you another car and track.
Empty Box
29 April 10, 17:06
Honestly, as was said earlier, if you want online racing, you want iRacing. For everything else, you're better off looking elsewhere.
BTW, Freddy, I'm guessing there will likely be a V8 promo coming fairly soon, I'm guessing that you being from Australia would be a bit more interested in that. Not for certain, but I won't be shocked.
Freddyfartbox
29 April 10, 17:09
Cool I might give that a go.
AllanGP
29 April 10, 17:37
Yeah Freddy,
iRacing physics is at another level to GTR2 & Evo.
Plus on-line racing is simple and "one click" away, no issues with file compatibility.
Now it has split times as well - which have been done well.
Plus I've never paid those prices for tracks or cars, there are deals - like if you buy 6 components you get 20% off. Or for the V8 & Philip Island if you bought both you got a $6 credit (which I received the day they came out).
Yes, it is not like buying a $50 game and having no other costs but imho the extra cost is well worth it.
Allan
Cool I might give that a go.
Freddy, enjoy. I've spent about $420 in 2 years and could have spent much less if it mattered to me. Most of it on cars and tracks just to try out for fun. I don't race ovals and have almost all those cars and a bunch of tracks. I own all the road content, yet still spend most of my time in the Skippy. This season I'm determined to try to race 2 series instead of just one.
I guess what I'm saying is you don't need all the content. You can have a blast in just a single car. I've driven the Skippy for 2 years now and still love it! :-)
The stats are cool too. iRacing has all my history. I have 9,983 race laps and about 4 times that much in qualy, time trial, practice and test laps.
That's about 50,000 laps in 2 years. Cost per lap? Less than a penny a lap. It's my 2nd favorite hobby behind golf. Less than a penny a lap is a deal, IMO. :-)
I pay $100 a round for golf.
In the last 30 days I have 778 laps and my monthly cost is about $8. Penny a lap. :thumbup:
I have to run 500 laps to equal the cost of a Starbucks coffee! Think about that for minute. LOL!
Freddyfartbox
29 April 10, 19:40
Now you guys have got me excited.:-D The tracks look damn fine from what I've seen, all lazer scanned and very accurate I believe. And I see Oran Park is on it's way to iRacing, awesome. If there's a lazer scanned, 100% accurate Bathurst in the pipeline i might pee my pants, hehe.
BTW how many tracks do you get at first?
Freddyfartbox
29 April 10, 19:43
Freddy, enjoy. I've spent about $420 in 2 years and could have spent much less if it mattered to me.
Looking at it that way it does seem more than reasonable. If I tallied how much I'd spent on booze in the last 2 years there'd be a few more zeroes on that number, lol.
AllanGP
29 April 10, 20:37
Freddy,
I've spent $303.69 or Ģ196.33, since December 21st 2009 - however I am subbed through to March 21st 2011!! That will be Ģ13/month by then.
I don't think I will buy anything more now (well not until Oulton Park comes out!!) I've got cars to go all the way to B class racing if I want, Skip Barber, Radical, Mazda, V8. Plus most if not all of the tracks I will need too, especially as each season counts 8 races out of 12 weeks so you don't have to do each week.
I've not even tried the Oval side yet!
I promise you, you won't regret it.
Allan
Empty Box
29 April 10, 20:59
Now you guys have got me excited.:-D The tracks look damn fine from what I've seen, all lazer scanned and very accurate I believe. And I see Oran Park is on it's way to iRacing, awesome. If there's a lazer scanned, 100% accurate Bathurst in the pipeline i might pee my pants, hehe.
BTW how many tracks do you get at first?
Oh how I'd love Bathy in all it's laser scanned hyper accurate sim glory.
Laguna Seca, Lime Rock Park and the Charlotte Infield Courses are the default included tracks on the Road Side. The schedule is set as such that the rookie cars use those tracks, with maybe one or two add on tracks. Obviously, Laguna and LRP are used even in the top level cars. LRP and Charlotte both feature multiple layouts, though not all are used outside of hosted racing.
Oval side you get Lanier and South Boston, plus Charlotte.
But honestly, like we've said, there is a misconception that you must have everything. That is false. Honestly, if your smart about what you purchase, it's not to terribly bad even without the bulk discounts. If / When you get to that time you want to expand, look through the schedule and see what is the best options. Some tracks are frequently used, others are not.
Oh how I'd love Bathy in all it's laser scanned hyper accurate sim glory.
Laguna Seca, Lime Rock Park and the Charlotte Infield Courses are the default included tracks on the Road Side. The schedule is set as such that the rookie cars use those tracks, with maybe one or two add on tracks. Obviously, Laguna and LRP are used even in the top level cars. LRP and Charlotte both feature multiple layouts, though not all are used outside of hosted racing.
You also get Summit Point on the road side. :) And don't you get Oxford on the oval?
Oops noticed this from Steve Myers Season 2 post;
"the soon to arrive Mid Ohio as well."
So maybe I will buying two tracks!!
You also get Summit Point on the road side. :) And don't you get Oxford on the oval?
:laugh:
I forgot Summit, and I've honestly never even have fired up Oxford Plains.
But yea, your right.
Freddy,
I forgot also to say you get four upgrades per year as part of your sub and so far these upgrades are substantial - just the sort of thing you'd buy your next boxed game for - as part of what you have signed up for.
Plus a great community in the Forum's to boot, populated by virtual and real drivers for advice and to compete against in races.
Freddyfartbox
2 May 10, 14:46
Sounds good. I will be changing ISP's soon to a faster connection, so I might wait till I do that before signing up, just in case I'm without internet for a while. Also I'd assume you need an ISP email address to sign up? Not much point doing that now and having to change it later.
I've had a look at some vids of the Skippy, man that car looks like alot of fun. Can't wait to get stuck into this sim.
Freddy,
Your plan is good you do need an e-mail address and it is browser based.
Skippy is probably the best "sim" car I've ever driven.
You know how to adjust a car in GTR2 you usually need two or three clicks in the set up garage to feel a difference? Well in iRacing in the Skippy one click makes a noticeable (I mean though the FFB in your wheel) difference, not only that the difference you expect it to make works - amazing!
Sounds good. I will be changing ISP's soon to a faster connection, so I might wait till I do that before signing up, just in case I'm without internet for a while. Also I'd assume you need an ISP email address to sign up? Not much point doing that now and having to change it later.
I've had a look at some vids of the Skippy, man that car looks like alot of fun. Can't wait to get stuck into this sim.
Any Email address will do, I used my gmail one for instance.
Yea, the Skippy is really GPL - 300 HP. :laugh: When it slides, it's correctable. You expect to slide just a bit, but when you do over step that point, it's still somewhat underneath you.
Freddyfartbox
2 May 10, 18:50
Any Email address will do, I used my gmail one for instance.
Yea, the Skippy is really GPL - 300 HP. :laugh: When it slides, it's correctable. You expect to slide just a bit, but when you do over step that point, it's still somewhat underneath you.
Bloody hell I just typed half a paragraph, looked up and nothing had been typed, moved the receiver half a foot to the left and voila, keyboard works, lol. :banghead:
Anyway, it looks like the iRacing cars react predictably from what I can tell from vids, in that you could find the limit easy enough and they would do what you would expect if you pushed them. There's nothing worse than unexplainable snap oversteer from poor tyre modeling or cars feeling like they float above the road. A good example is the 2007 DTM mod in rF, it had the worst snap oversteer from what I think was incorrect weight transfer for the rear suspension, so all of a sudden the suspension would just unload and you'd lose the arse end. :thumbdown:
Freddyfartbox
6 May 10, 09:05
Well I bit the bullet and got iRacing today. For some reason it says my service is not running, do I need to get updates first or something?
Yes, I'd suggest letting it update everything since the program files are also part of the updates.
Welcome Freddy,
What is your iRacing real name so I can look out for you?
Your first task is to get out of Rookie Class, easiest way is to fast track your promotion by getting your Safety Rating (SR) to 4.0.
Simplest way to do that is ignore your race result & race clean.
Some guys get out within 2 days (or less).
Took me about 3 weeks but that covered Christmas so I didn't race each day.
Then you could get into the Skippy one of the best, if not the best Sim Racing cars going.
Good Luck.
Freddyfartbox
6 May 10, 16:34
My name's Leighton Jack. And yes, Jack is my surname. You wouldn't believe how many people assume it's the other way round, especially doctors.:nurse: I looked up the Allans but I don't know your last name, so you could be any of them.:-D
First I need to work out why it still says 'System Not In Service'. The iRacing service is running and I haven't had any notification from the firewall saying it's trying to access the net. It shouldn't need any extra port forwarding either, rFactor/GTR2 access the net alright, and aren't listed in my router config.
I saw something about program updates before I subscribed, but I can't find anything on there now about updates. Where should I be looking for that?
Anyway, I'll take your advice and get my SR up ASAP. That Skippy looks like too much fun.
Well I bit the bullet and got iRacing today. For some reason it says my service is not running, do I need to get updates first or something?
Welcome :)
When you log in on the right hand side of the main screen there will be a 'service status' section. It's Green when your up to date and red when updates are required.
When you first sign on you need to go on that and download and install everything.
A rookie and D licence, remember Time trials are your friends aswell ;)
My name's Leighton Jack. And yes, Jack is my surname. You wouldn't believe how many people assume it's the other way round, especially doctors.:nurse: I looked up the Allans but I don't know your last name, so you could be any of them.:-D
First I need to work out why it still says 'System Not In Service'. The iRacing service is running and I haven't had any notification from the firewall saying it's trying to access the net. It shouldn't need any extra port forwarding either, rFactor/GTR2 access the net alright, and aren't listed in my router config.
I saw something about program updates before I subscribed, but I can't find anything on there now about updates. Where should I be looking for that?
Anyway, I'll take your advice and get my SR up ASAP. That Skippy looks like too much fun.
yeah it's running, you might be trying to do what i did and launch from the exe file it installs, never worked for me.
But it's web browser based so try going here
https://members.iracing.com/membersite/login.jsp
Login there and it will take you to your home page.
Freddyfartbox
6 May 10, 16:56
yeah it's running, you might be trying to do what i did and launch from the exe file it installs, never worked for me.
But it's web browser based so try going here
https://members.iracing.com/membersite/login.jsp
Login there and it will take you to your home page.
I am logged in, in the top left it says System Not In Service. iRacing is running on my system.:?::?:
I am logged in, in the top left it says System Not In Service. iRacing is running on my system.:?::?:
Hmm, is there no updates for you to get ??
if you can't see updates post a screenshot of the menu screen, not really sure whats going on :?:
Freddyfartbox
6 May 10, 17:05
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/Freddyfartbox/login.jpg
That's the login page.
Click here to restore service ;)
Freddyfartbox
6 May 10, 18:14
Tried that already. That just takes me to another page, with a download link and some not very helpful words. I guess I should contact them.
Tried that already. That just takes me to another page, with a download link and some not very helpful words. I guess I should contact them.
Does it not say 'download' at the bottom of the page after listing the things missing?
Just fired up the old laptop, you should be met with this screen below. You install the base SW from the DL link and then once that is done it'll recognise content missing and download the defualty cars and tracks.
Freddyfartbox
6 May 10, 18:31
Yeah that's the page, that is what I downloaded when I registered, so I already have the base pack provided in that link. It's all installed and running so I don't know what the problem is. Even setting my firewall to 'Allow All' didn't help.:?::?:
moppenheimer
6 May 10, 18:42
Go to your start menu, All programs, iRacing, and click Start iRacing service
MickeyMouse
6 May 10, 18:44
And you're sure iRacingService.exe is listed in the task manager? You should also try asking in their email or forums, they are usually pretty quick.
restart your comp if those^ suggestions don't work, and maybe using a different browser
Freddyfartbox
6 May 10, 18:57
iRacing Service is running, that was the first thing I did after it installed. I restarted the PC not long after, didn't help. I've sent a support request, hopefully they can resolve it.
iRacing Service is running, that was the first thing I did after it installed. I restarted the PC not long after, didn't help. I've sent a support request, hopefully they can resolve it.
Hope they can get you running quickly.
They have been very quick with me in the past on my few complaints.
Freddyfartbox
7 May 10, 04:45
Well I got a response, apparently Nod32 can cause some issues with iRacing. So I configured Nod32 as in the FAQ, but now the website is down for maintenance, bloody hell. I just wanna give this thing a bash.:banghead:
This is ridiculous. I configured Nod32 as per the FAQ, no change. I uninstalled Nod32, no change. I uninstalled/reinstalled iRacing, no change. Talk about bloody frustrating.
Freddy,
Really sorry to hear that, must admit I've had no issues with iRacing from day one. I hope they can sort you out soon.
Allan
Freddyfartbox
7 May 10, 08:30
Well I've figured out the problem, it was the NoScript Firefox add-on. All scripts were allowed for iRacing.com and it was listed in the whitelist, but was still being blocked somehow. So I disabled it and I'm updating now. Damn I was looking forward to having a run today, have to wait till tomorrow now. I'd prefer to keep NoScript though, maybe I should use a different browser just for iRacing.
Hi,
That's good news, I use Google Chrome with no issues and it is a free download - actually it is a good browser and much quicker than IE.
Allan
Friedhelm7
7 May 10, 21:10
I'd prefer to keep NoScript though, maybe I should use a different browser just for iRacing.
Here a quote from the iracing members forum:
It looks like with the NoScript update that came out yesterday, they introduced a new funcionality called ABE (Applications Boundary Enforcer).
By default it blocks the HTTP requests iR sends to your system. Go to options - advanced - abe and add a line 'Accept from *.iracing.com' to your system ruleset above the 'deny' line.
Seems to do the trick for me.
Freddyfartbox
8 May 10, 06:10
Here a quote from the iracing members forum:
It looks like with the NoScript update that came out yesterday, they introduced a new funcionality called ABE (Applications Boundary Enforcer).
By default it blocks the HTTP requests iR sends to your system. Go to options - advanced - abe and add a line 'Accept from *.iracing.com' to your system ruleset above the 'deny' line.
Seems to do the trick for me.
Worked perfectly, thanks alot.:thumbup:
Freddy,
Really pleased you got that sorted - now your fun begins!
Also pleased the best solution came from this great community we have here.
A
Worked perfectly, thanks alot.:thumbup:
one piece of advice, beware rookie legends ;)
Advice on all rookie races though.
Either qualify and be ahead of trouble or hang around at the back. Get out of rookie as quick as you can to do some proper racing :)
Oh yeah,
and box up all your other race sims after this they'll feel flat :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Freddyfartbox
8 May 10, 16:24
Thanks guys. I just finished my first official session, TT in the Solstice at Limerock. Takes a little time to get used to the way this game feels compared to others, but I'm getting there.
Thanks guys. I just finished my first official session, TT in the Solstice at Limerock. Takes a little time to get used to the way this game feels compared to others, but I'm getting there.
Hope your enjoying it, about time you had a race though ;-):-D
And yes your times are quick enough :)
Freddyfartbox
8 May 10, 19:48
Hope your enjoying it, about time you had a race though ;-):-D
And yes your times are quick enough :)
It's all about finding the time to race ATM. My days off will be the go, Monday and Tuesday I'll have a few races for sure.
Freddy,
My name is Allan Paterson.
Was just re-reading where you put yours and realised I hadn't answered you.
A
Freddyfartbox
8 May 10, 19:54
Freddy,
My name is Allan Paterson.
Was just re-reading where you put yours and realised I hadn't answered you.
A
Thanks, I'll look you up.:-D
Great stuff,
I'm sure we will see you in the Skippy's soon.
A
Freddyfartbox
8 May 10, 20:00
Yeah I think I will be going for the years sub after this month is up, I'm getting hooked.
Yeah I think I will be going for the years sub after this month is up, I'm getting hooked.
Must admit though it was only when i was in my third week i really started enjoying it. Solstice is far too slow and the races never seem to produce much.
I did quite enjoy the SRF when i eventually learnt how to drive the thing, but the Skippy made me want to stay (my first go in the skippy though i actually though it was a waste of money and a POS :) ) Soon got over that though and really enjoy the races.
The Jetta races with larger fields are good fun aswell. But i only dabbled in the Jetta last season.
I'm Andrew Cole3 btw ;)
Yes,
If your able to make your purchases in "lumps" like 1 year sub & batches of, for example, six items with 20% off, the cost of iRacing is very sensible at around $15 to $20 USD/per month.
Well worth it imho.
Yes,
If your able to make your purchases in "lumps" like 1 year sub & batches of, for example, six items with 20% off, the cost of iRacing is very sensible at around $15 to $20 USD/per month.
Well worth it imho.
I wish iRacing's pricing wasn't front end loaded. After 2 years, I own almost everything (even oval stuff I don't even use) and it's averaged only about $20 a month, but in the beginning you end up buying a bunch of cars and tracks, because you just have to "have it all"! :laugh:
Then you settle into a car and series and after a while there isn't anything to buy anymore. I get each new car and track, but that's maybe 1 every other month... Next up is Mid-Ohio in June, so I'll spend the $7 on my sub (prorated) and Mid-Ohio is $15 less credits from things like participation credit's or World Tour or whatever. I'd buy more if they released more though. Love the tracks and cars, so I'm a junkie... ;-)
The NASCAR Hall of Fame is charging $5 a ride, so $7 a month is pretty cheap in comparison! Apparently, iRacing was paid $400,000 for their software, but they don't control pricing or get any percentage. I guess the HOF will make up for the $400,000 with $5 races. They'll probably clean up. 15 cars at once racing while sitting in an real car (sort of). It's probably a no brainer for most people.
Sometimes the car or track is free, because of credits, but at the beginning it's so tempting to buy a bunch of content. Over time though it's pretty reasonably priced if you are a year round sim racer especially. :thumbup:
Freddyfartbox
9 May 10, 06:14
How do I add you guys to the Friends list?
How do I add you guys to the Friends list?
Search for us, then right click on our helmets. :-)
Or just click on my helmet from a result sheet. Or the forums.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1951262&custid=19481
Freddyfartbox
9 May 10, 07:21
Search for us, then right click on our helmets. :-)
Or just click on my helmet from a result sheet. Or the forums.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1951262&custid=19481
Aha, just holding the cursor over the helmet does it, thanks. BTW what is your name?
Aha, just holding the cursor over the helmet does it, thanks. BTW what is your name?
It's Lincoln. I got 3rd in that race... ;-)
Freddyfartbox
10 May 10, 12:53
Well I had my first 2 races tonight. How much fun is this sim? I was concentrating mainly on running clean at first, had a couple of spins but no contact with other cars or barriers so that's a plus. I finished 8th in race 1 and 3rd in race 2, I thought I must have been about 8th after spinning on lap 1, but a quick glance at the timing showed 3rd and it made me a bit nervous. Actually I haven't felt nervous before a race in ages, but as soon as the greens came on I felt like I needed a poo, lol.:-D
Anyway, I am officially in love with this sim. After getting used to it the physics are great. At first it felt quite sensitive and very easy to overcorrect, but after a while I'm starting to get a feel for how far you can actually push these cars. Compared to other sims it really feels like these cars react in real time, and are responsive to every tiny bit of input from the wheel, which is why it felt too sensitive to me at first I think. I can't wait to be able to run the Skippy.:mrgreen:
Do yourself a favour Sisko and get iRacing ASAP.
It's Lincoln. I got 3rd in that race... ;-)
Oh yea, tell the new guy while others are convinced your that Jack B.
:laugh:
And am I the only one who likes the Slowstice? It's a highly underpowered drift car. Maybe if VTEC would kick in, yo, on my Pontiac it'd work. :laugh:
When your a rookie, your one and only goal is to survive. It can be done, sometimes the rookie class is sane, sometimes it isn't. May the rooks be with you. 8-)
And the Skippy will eat you Freddyfartbox. Make sure you just stick with it. You will not believe how such a little car can be such a bugger to drive at first.
Freddyfartbox
10 May 10, 15:25
Oh yea, tell the new guy while others are convinced your that Jack B.
:laugh:
And am I the only one who likes the Slowstice? It's a highly underpowered drift car. Maybe if VTEC would kick in, yo, on my Pontiac it'd work. :laugh:
When your a rookie, your one and only goal is to survive. It can be done, sometimes the rookie class is sane, sometimes it isn't. May the rooks be with you. 8-)
And the Skippy will eat you Freddyfartbox. Make sure you just stick with it. You will not believe how such a little car can be such a bugger to drive at first.
Haha. Yeah I love the Solstice too, it's such a fun car to drive once you learn how hard you can push it. As for the Skippy, I really look forward to it. I thought the Solstice was a biatch at first but I'm getting to grips with it, so I'm sure the Skippy (and all subsequent iRacing cars) will be the same. Until you get your head around them they are probably all pigs.:-D
I think I've been lucky in my 2 rookie races, everyone has been very clean with no barging or stupid moves from what I've experienced. Hope it stays that way.
Oh yea, tell the new guy while others are convinced your that Jack B.
:laugh:
And am I the only one who likes the Slowstice? It's a highly underpowered drift car. Maybe if VTEC would kick in, yo, on my Pontiac it'd work. :laugh:
When your a rookie, your one and only goal is to survive. It can be done, sometimes the rookie class is sane, sometimes it isn't. May the rooks be with you. 8-)
And the Skippy will eat you Freddyfartbox. Make sure you just stick with it. You will not believe how such a little car can be such a bugger to drive at first.
iPainter, I've been Jack B on Xbox Live since the original Xbox. It was the first thing that popped into my head when asked for a Live name. Actually I chose others, but they were taken. I've kept it ever since. I kind of prefer the "code" name on the interwebs.
Love the fact we use our real names on the iRacing service though. :-)
Yeah, the Solstice like so many cars takes a while to come to grips with how to drive it. There are so many different cars with different personalities. Heavy, light, no downforce, lots of downforce, skinny tires, fat tires, no power, lots of power, rear wheel drive, front wheel drive, front engine, rear engine....
Did I miss any? LOL!
And I believe when the new transmission, gearbox, clutch model is released each car will have a very very different set of issues to manage to keep from killing your car or at least maximizing you use of the above.
This is the tricky part with updating that model. Most sims are simplistic with their transmission, gearbox, clutch model, but iracing doesn't want simple. I look forward to the challenge to learn more about the real cars.
I'm expecting it will be tough, but each car will again be very different, which will make it interesting.
Haha. Yeah I love the Solstice too, it's such a fun car to drive once you learn how hard you can push it. As for the Skippy, I really look forward to it. I thought the Solstice was a biatch at first but I'm getting to grips with it, so I'm sure the Skippy (and all subsequent iRacing cars) will be the same. Until you get your head around them they are probably all pigs.:-D
I think I've been lucky in my 2 rookie races, everyone has been very clean with no barging or stupid moves from what I've experienced. Hope it stays that way.
Freddy, yeah the Solstice races can be fun from what I've heard (haven't race them in 2 years), but it's better to be in the top split. Lower splits with all Rookies is hit or miss. Everyone is trying, but everyone is learning car control at that level. It gets a bit better with the Spec Racer Ford then the Skippy and so on as you move up. Drivers generally get safer and faster.
Take your time. The more you win the better the competition. If you like competitive racing, you came to the right place... :thumbup:
Freddyfartbox
10 May 10, 19:32
I kind of prefer the "code" name on the interwebs.
Love the fact we use our real names on the iRacing service though. :-)
I'm kind of the same, ever since I went online I felt more comfortable using an "alias". Freddyfartbox was something my dad used to call me, it was either that or Freddyfurburger, lol. Sometimes I think I deserve the tag Freddyf***knuckle:ohmy:. Actually for years my family have mostly called me Freddy, it's got to the point where I find it weird if they call me Leighton.:laugh: Even my niece when she was learning to speak knew me as Uncle Freddy.:-D
Hey freddy :)
You and I are in the same club! Make sure to check out the Australia/New Zealand club forums. There are organised races this season for the V8, last night the first race and 77 guys showed up :) giving us 4 splits! The top split was almost a full field of Pro license drivers! I think there will be Skip Barber club series and some ovals too in your interested in left turns :)
Anyways pop in and say hi :)
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 08:16
Cool will do Steve.:-)
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 09:50
Geez they aint shy about taking your SR away from you are they. I started a race at Laguna and some cars in front had a moment on lap 1, which caused me to slightly tag the car in front and I spun and sustained bent steering. Then I withdrew from the race thinking it won't affect me, but i dropped from 2.81 to 2.7, that seems pretty harsh. Oh well, I think I'll just start from the back until I get my SR up over 3.0 and keep it clean.
Freddy,
I never withdraw, press control & R to take the tow and finish the race clean - it is always the best way.
A
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 10:30
So can you get the damage fixed?
Anyway I just had a win so it went up a bit. Only 7 starters and 4 finishers, but it's a win.:-D
First of all well done on the win - much sooner than my only win so far came!!
Yes if you take a tow the car gets repaired, certainly in Rookie & D class events, not sure about further up.
Also if you look at Post 6 in this thread;
http://www.nogripracing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=189720
You can see what you want to beat in terms of CPI (corners per incident) to improve your SR.
I suspect at your rate we might see you in the Skippy by next week and since only 8 out of 12 weeks are counted you could get 10 weeks in your first Skippy season and get a competitive score!
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 12:26
Well I found out first hand what the Tow is for, lol. I had a bit of an incident and needed a repair, quite a good feature actually. Luckily I only got pinged a minus 0.01 for that race so no biggy. One more clean race and I should be up to 3.0 or higher.:-D
So that chart means in Rookie you need to avoid more than 1 incident per 13.2 corners to keep your SR up?
glad to see another aussie on board, jump on the forums (aus/nz section) and join us in the v8 league races, lots of fun to be had ;)
when u reach SR 4.0 and you've fulfilled your MPR (minimum participation requirements), you'll be "fast-tracked" to the next license level (and your SR will drop to 3.x again)
the higher your license and SR, the harder it is to maintain (drop below SR 1.0 and your demoted in license level)
Yes if you take a tow the car gets repaired, certainly in Rookie & D class events, not sure about further up.
I don't believe it does work in the upper classes (but not sure when it stops). I've only used a tow once, but it was in a C6R race and it didn't fix my damage.
Freddy,
Yes you've got it (I take it you are at Laguna this week), lower than that figure and your SR goes up.
As os-chris say's get to 4.0 SR and you will be fast tracked up to D License and you can race the Skippy.
Also when you go over 3.0 for example, let's say your 2.9 and gain 0.15, so you would expect to be 3.05, you will actually go to 3.45 as iRacing "gives" you 0.4 so you hopefully keep above the new level you obtained. So the gap to 4.0 is not as far away as you think if you keep it clean.
Thank you to whoever signed up and used my email as a reference.
I dont think you can fast track out of rookies.
You can of course though race up once you hit a 4.0 SR level.
Geez they aint shy about taking your SR away from you are they. I started a race at Laguna and some cars in front had a moment on lap 1, which caused me to slightly tag the car in front and I spun and sustained bent steering. Then I withdrew from the race thinking it won't affect me, but i dropped from 2.81 to 2.7, that seems pretty harsh. Oh well, I think I'll just start from the back until I get my SR up over 3.0 and keep it clean.
Freddy, I don't know how many incidents you got, but say it was 4 incident points. So, for example if you finished a single lap at a 10 corner track you would have 4 incidents in 10 corners.... That's 2.5 Corners per Incident.
Look at this chart. http://members.iracing.com/iforum/thread.jspa?threadID=35740&tstart=0
To maintain a Safety Rating of 3.0 in Rookie class you need 15 corners per incident, so you were well below that number. At A class it's 76 corners per incident. Basically, that incident kind of just gets added to your last race total. That's one way of looking at it.
If you had have pitted and kept going you could have added maybe 130 incident free corners in that race and then that 2.5 CPI number might jumped to 35.5 CPI (ie 4 incidents in 130 laps).
35.5 is way better than 2.5. Moral of the story is run clean laps and often the easiest clean laps are after a reset when you're hope of finishing first is gone. Just use that time to practice your lines, run clean laps etc. :-)
Each higher class requires cleaner driving. At the beginning it seems tough, but you'll laugh about it later when you've improved enough to be an A class and realize how easy it really was at the lower levels. Sounds like you're almost to D class now after a good start.
Join us in the Skippy season. Tons of fun. :-)
I dont think you can fast track out of rookies.
You can of course though race up once you hit a 4.0 SR level.
iPainter, I think they can. Not 100% sure, but the Sporting Code doesn't seem to say they can't. It might be Urban Myth, that they can't. Here is the Sporting Code section on Fastrack and promotions/demotions.
Also, Freddy, if you haven't read the Sporting Code it has a lot of good information. 63 pages worth! :thumbup:
http://membersmedia.iracing.com/pdfs/FIRST_Sporting_Code_v2010.04.29.01.pdf
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2.8.
Minimum Safety Requirements
2.8.1.
A driver must achieve and maintain a Safety Rating within a certain range to advance to the next license level. A driver can track his or her safety record by the Safety Rating number on each category-specific license.
2.8.2.
Drivers will start out with a Rookie License with a Safety Rating of 2.50 in each category. As they complete sessions safely, their Safety Rating will rise. Conversely, multiple incidents will cause their safety rating to fall.
2.8.3.
Promotion
2.8.3.1.
Fast Track: Drivers having earned a 4.00 Safety Rating at any point during the season and having met the MPR will be promoted to the next higher license level.
2.8.3.2.
End of Season: Drivers having earned a 3.00 Safety Rating during the course of a season will be promoted to the next higher license level at the conclusion of that season (provided the minimum participation requirement is met).
2.8.4.
Demotion
2.8.4.1.
During the Season: Drivers whose safety ratings drop below 1.0 at any point during a season, including participants in the Pro Series, will be demoted to a lower license level.
2.8.4.1.1.
Pro-License holders will have to improve their A level license to a 4.0 safety rating and only then will be automatically reinstated.” Moreover, if they drop below an A level license, they will have to meet the requirements to work their way back up to an A level and the 4.0 safety rating.
2.8.4.2.
Rookie and Class D License holders are not subject to in‐season or end‐ of‐season demotions.
2.8.4.3.
Class A drivers are subject to only demotions during the season unless said driver was demoted from a Pro‐License.
2.8.4.4.
End of Season: Drivers with a 2.00 - 2.99 Safety Rating will remain at the same license level, and drivers with a Safety Rating below 2.00 will be demoted to the next-lower license level at the conclusion of the season.
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 15:53
Wow that's a blur of information, lol. TBH it's all still a little confusing to me ATM, my plan was to just get into it and let all that become apparent when it does. If you close your eyes and floor it through an intersection enough times the law of averages dictates you'll hit something eventually, some people will crash sooner than others. That's my philosophy to understanding the in's and out's of iRacing, it will hit me sooner or later.:-D
Wow that's a blur of information, lol. TBH it's all still a little confusing to me ATM, my plan was to just get into it and let all that become apparent when it does. If you close your eyes and floor it through an intersection enough times the law of averages dictates you'll hit something eventually, some people will crash sooner than others. That's my philosophy to understanding the in's and out's of iRacing, it will hit me sooner or later.:-D
Haha! With a good attitude like that, you'll do fine! Definitely lots of things to learn in iRacing and tons going on, so you'll learn stuff you didn't know months into iRacing if you're like most people.
One day you should sit down and just explore all the different screens/menus/pages in iRacing to see why they're there. Lot's of cool stuff. :thumbup:
You do fast track out of Rookie, I did it!!
Basically at this stage Freddy the best idea is to run clean and not worry about results. That's the quickest way to fast track out of Rookie and coincidentaly if you do that you will also get some good results anyway!
Yes, there is plenty to learn about iRacing but I have to say the guys on this Forum have been my best help (especially Jack - who seems to know most about the serivice). The iRacing Forum's are also good, don't know about the Solistice one, never used it but the Skip Barber one is great and if your Aussie Club one is as good as the Celtic Club one it will be good too.
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 16:27
Well I've only had about 3 days worth of racing so far, I bought the sub last Thursday but didn't get to use it till a couple days later, so I'm green as.:mrgreen: I just spent about $50 too, I bought the Skippy and the next 3 tracks on the schedule, Brands, Road Atlanta and Sebring. Atleast I can get some seat time in it before I can advance to the next licence. I can see how addictive it can become to just buy stuff, let alone actually use the content, lol. Plus I haven't really delved into the oval side yet, I think I'll concentrate on the road career a little first, but I do enjoy oval racing, even if I suck at it.:-D
BTW what days/times do you aristocrats usually race? I'm in a GMT+8 time zone, and usually race between 3-8pm.
Well I've only had about 3 days worth of racing so far, I bought the sub last Thursday but didn't get to use it till a couple days later, so I'm green as.:mrgreen: I just spent about $50 too, I bought the Skippy and the next 3 tracks on the schedule, Brands, Road Atlanta and Sebring. Atleast I can get some seat time in it before I can advance to the next licence. I can see how addictive it can become to just buy stuff, let alone actually use the content, lol. Plus I haven't really delved into the oval side yet, I think I'll concentrate on the road career a little first, but I do enjoy oval racing, even if I suck at it.:-D
BTW what days/times do you aristocrats usually race? I'm in a GMT+8 time zone, and usually race between 3-8pm.
USA PST evenings. I see Aussies late at night or weekends mostly.
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 17:11
Oh FFS, I was downloading the new content and then the server goes down for maintenance half way through.:twisted: It was down for maintenance just the other day.
Yea, don't worry though, it usually isn't nearly this bad. Hopefully though this indicates they are fixing the collision 4x garbage so we can properly race the V8.
Don't get discouraged, this isn't the norm.
As for when I race, I vary. I usually hop in the 9pm Central (That would be what, 0200 GMT or something like that) time slots. In a week or two, I'll be forced to move to racing right around now or so.
Well, at least we're sure they're maintaining them :D
Well, at least we're sure they're maintaining them :D
Which is good, because the amount of chassis I wadded up into a ball at Phillip Island didn't leave a whole lot left for Silverstone this week. :laugh:
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 18:17
I was worried I'd have to start my downloads from the beginning again, but that isn't the case. :-)
I have to say the download system works well. I had the same issue when I was downloading the last upgrade as their server went off right at the end but it sorted itself out no problem.
One thing to watch out for (although it has only happened to me a couple of times) is sometimes when I come out of practice or any session - it says I need to update my service, however I have learned to sign out, close my browser, restart it and sign in again, before doing that.
Did it to me once 5 mins before a race nearly had a fit!!
Also when you buy new content sign out & back in again after the download as it doesn't show you the new stuff you've bought until you do.
Stay up till 4am Freddie and i might race you during the week :)
Might catch you of a weekend though ;)
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 20:02
Thanks Allan, I signed out/in and the new content is there, yay.:-D
Funnily enough Andy it is 4am ATM.:-) But I'm drunk and ready for bed.;-)
Thanks Allan, I signed out/in and the new content is there, yay.:-D
Funnily enough Andy it is 4am ATM.:-) But I'm drunk and ready for bed.;-)
Lol, and i'm just about to race :)
Freddyfartbox
11 May 10, 20:18
Have you seen Allans times at Laguna in the Solstice? My best is about 3 seconds slower than Allans best, what the hell are you doing to that car to get those times? A replay would be good to see, I haven't done many laps there so far but I'd be lucky to get high 51's ATM.
Have you seen Allans times at Laguna in the Solstice? My best is about 3 seconds slower than Allans best, what the hell are you doing to that car to get those times? A replay would be good to see, I haven't done many laps there so far but I'd be lucky to get high 51's ATM.
Lol, no. But my only running at Laguna was in week 13 before 2010 season 1. I can't seem to find the times.
I raced SRF & Skippy after that other than 1 race in the solstice at lime Rock.
It doesn't matter too much though, there's going to be alot slower than you ;)
Hi,
No replay's in the Solstice at the time I was slow!! Or at least I felt so.
If you go to the solstice forum or google it there are some nice laps on YouTube, one actually done as a corner by corner tutuorial by a Finn I think.
Solstice is all about momentum, getting it & keeping it, have fun :thumbup:
Hello gents ... and Freddy. I have raced with the great Fartbox for a few seasons now and have been reading this thread with great interest. I, for some unknown reason, always thought iRacing was a waste of money and ignorantly never gave it a thought nor try to see for myself.
After reading this thread I thought lets give it ago. Earlier that day at smoko, I had bought a sandwich and drink for $9.00, so I thought for around 14 bucks for a 4 week trial was pretty good value.
After the initial install of the game (216mb) was was keen to go but had to download the rest of the game which was a further 600 odd mb. No big dramas was just eager to give it a drive!! Was getting late so I left the PC running over night and gave the sim a run this morning.
I am a little worried about the "online only" part of the game as my internet (I live in Australia) is up and down all the time, similar to my lap times. Don't laugh but it also feels I do not have "ownership of the game" and will have to return it once I have finished (if I ever do). Once again not i big issue for me.
As for the experiance .... It is very impressive! Very daunting at first, lots of stuff happening on the "home page", but I am slowly coming to grips with it. There are races happening everywhere and feels like a great community of racers all with the same common goal, to race! My first outing was a teast at Lime Rock in the Solstice. The car felt great "straight out of the box" and the graphics were awsome. I think the graphics and in car details was the biggest standout. In such a short time I was totally immersed in the game. You can now see the age of GTR2 and Rfactor and the likes. The physics was about what I expected, but the car felt like it would be easy to race someone door to door.
The thought of running this game for hours without a CTD was also a great bonus.
Very keen to get home tonight and get some more practice in before heading out on the track with others, but all in all from the small amount of time I have had, it has been a very good experiance.
Hope to see a few of you guys on track.
Hello gents ... and Freddy. I have raced with the great Fartbox for a few seasons now and have been reading this thread with great interest. I, for some unknown reason, always thought iRacing was a waste of money and ignorantly never gave it a thought nor try to see for myself.
After reading this thread I thought lets give it ago. Earlier that day at smoko, I had bought a sandwich and drink for $9.00, so I thought for around 14 bucks for a 4 week trial was pretty good value.
After the initial install of the game (216mb) was was keen to go but had to download the rest of the game which was a further 600 odd mb. No big dramas was just eager to give it a drive!! Was getting late so I left the PC running over night and gave the sim a run this morning.
I am a little worried about the "online only" part of the game as my internet (I live in Australia) is up and down all the time, similar to my lap times. Don't laugh but it also feels I do not have "ownership of the game" and will have to return it once I have finished (if I ever do). Once again not i big issue for me.
As for the experiance .... It is very impressive! Very daunting at first, lots of stuff happening on the "home page", but I am slowly coming to grips with it. There are races happening everywhere and feels like a great community of racers all with the same common goal, to race! My first outing was a teast at Lime Rock in the Solstice. The car felt great "straight out of the box" and the graphics were awsome. I think the graphics and in car details was the biggest standout. In such a short time I was totally immersed in the game. You can now see the age of GTR2 and Rfactor and the likes. The physics was about what I expected, but the car felt like it would be easy to race someone door to door.
The thought of running this game for hours without a CTD was also a great bonus.
Very keen to get home tonight and get some more practice in before heading out on the track with others, but all in all from the small amount of time I have had, it has been a very good experiance.
Hope to see a few of you guys on track.
Kritter, welcome! :thumbup: Since you're from Australia be sure to visit your private Australia forum. Only Aussies and Kiwi's allowed. They are a very tight knit club and plan lots of events. Since Australia is somewhat isolated time zone wise, they plan things together often. I race in the late evenings USA PST with some of them quite a bit. I think it's early morning in Australia I guess. They're often quite quick too... Especially on road courses.
Glad you're having fun. If you like the Solstice wait until you move up to the Skippy and then the V8, Vette Indycar etc. Best advice is to try for zero incident races in the Solstice and you'll be out of Rookie class in just a few races. Try to win and you might be there for 100 races! Even if you get promoted to D class you can still race Rookie races, but it's nice to have options. Slower cars can be lots of fun, but you'll find a ton of Rookies in those Rookie races and although they are trying to be safe, most just aren't. Eventually they will be, but Rookies are often learning. Don't get too mad at them. It's expected of Rookies. Get to A Class and it's very different racing, but you have to prove yourself by driving safe to get there.
There is so much to learn just about the website. Tons of forums, different race series, hosted racing, a bunch of documents to read like the Sporting Code (very important).... Phew!
That's what helps make it fun though. Lots going on. There are a bunch of apps written by members, that are cool too like the new Rivals app, the Where are my Friends app. You'll be racing for a while and still learn new things.
Some of it isn't documented. Like the Split Times feature. You need to hit the tab button multiple times during a session to toggle the different displays. Not sure if that's in the user manual. Some of this stuff just gets learned by reading the forums and talking to people in practices etc.
Maybe it's documented, but we all seem to pay so much attention to the release notes every 3 months, we never look at the actual User Guide. :-)
Anyway, welcome. :-)
I, for some unknown reason, always thought iRacing was a waste of money and ignorantly never gave it a thought nor try to see for myself.
After reading this thread I thought lets give it ago. Earlier that day at smoko, I had bought a sandwich and drink for $9.00, so I thought for around 14 bucks for a 4 week trial was pretty good value.
This is the important part to read for any haters out there, and we know you are out there.
Congratulations on making a decision for yourself and not blindly following. :thumbup:
@ Jack B
Cheers for the extra info. Gee for a noob it is all systems go and unfamiliar territory, but looking forward to learning and having go. I can tell by the posts that yourself and Allan are heavily involved and love the experiance.
I am still heavily involved in the Power and Glory league (GTR2) and always will be and will see how hard it is to juggle the two, but certainly keen to try all that I racing has to offer.
Been on the site today had a good look around and downloaded the PDF user guide, and since reading most of it has certanly made thinks a lot clearer.
One thing I haven't found yet is when I leave the track (with the fronts locked and a full lock of understeer) is says in the top right hand "off track x1" (from memory). What is that about?
It's an incident point. Anything that shows up in green at the top is an "incident".
Incidents are what create your safety rating. As in Going off track you get 1 incident point. Contact with another car gets you 4 points (Commonly we say you got a 1x or whatever rather than points), spinning is 2 points and a couple of other things.
Basically, Safety Rating works by the amount of corners per incident, or CPI. So in other words, bigger numbers are bad, very bad. Read the sporting code - I'm pretty sure the guide you read doesn't cover all the intricacies.
@ Jack B
Cheers for the extra info. Gee for a noob it is all systems go and unfamiliar territory, but looking forward to learning and having go. I can tell by the posts that yourself and Allan are heavily involved and love the experiance.
I am still heavily involved in the Power and Glory league (GTR2) and always will be and will see how hard it is to juggle the two, but certainly keen to try all that I racing has to offer.
Been on the site today had a good look around and downloaded the PDF user guide, and since reading most of it has certanly made thinks a lot clearer.
One thing I haven't found yet is when I leave the track (with the fronts locked and a full lock of understeer) is says in the top right hand "off track x1" (from memory). What is that about?
Here read this for starters.
FYI, here is a chart for the Skippy at each track from season 1. 2010. I think the tracks are the same for season 2. It shows the incidents to shoot for as if you were an SR 3.0 for different licenses.
Kritter notice at the very top it lists CPI (ie corners per incident point). You're goal to achieve a Safety Rating of 3.0 (you start out at 2.5) is only 15 corners per every indicident point. Pretty easy, but notice how it keeps getting tougher to move up. By the time you reach A the standards for clean racing are getting pretty high. 1 incident allowed per every 74 corners. So, if you're in a race with an A class 3.0 driver, he should be a pretty clean racer. A Rookie 1.5..... not so much! :-)
Most drivers coming into iRacing struggle to maintain 1 incident in 15 corners, because it's new and in open public servers or some leagues or offline against the AI, they just haven't been challenged to race that clean. Most iRacers get it together though although a percentage languish as Rookies for a long, long time.
My goal is an A SR of 4.0. I'm at A 2.81 now I think. That requires running about 2.5 incidents for all 14 laps for about 14 races in a row (more races/corners for A class counted in the SR equation, less for Rookies). Summit is about the same.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q247/JackB99/Safety%20Rating/SafetyRatingGradesSkipBarber2010S1.jpg
It's an incident point. Anything that shows up in green at the top is an "incident".
Incidents are what create your safety rating. As in Going off track you get 1 incident point. Contact with another car gets you 4 points (Commonly we say you got a 1x or whatever rather than points), spinning is 2 points and a couple of other things.
Basically, Safety Rating works by the amount of corners per incident, or CPI. So in other words, bigger numbers are bad, very bad. Read the sporting code - I'm pretty sure the guide you read doesn't cover all the intricacies.
Cheers iPainter :thumbup:. Looks like I better try even at testing. The iRacing community seems very good, especially here @ NoGrip. I have read most of the 45 pages of the guide, but does give pretty good detail of most things to get me well on my way.
The best thing so far about iRacing from what I can see is the smorgasbord of online racing with plenty of racers at hand. Seems nice and easy. You know everyone is using the same car and track.
The incident points don't count against you in practice. They do show on the screen so you know what would have happen had it been an official race.
There is also a paperback book available:
http://www.amazon.com/iRacing-Paddock-Beginners-Simracing-iRacing-com/dp/145154667X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273635455&sr=8-1
Cheers iPainter :thumbup:. Looks like I better try even at testing. The iRacing community seems very good, especially here @ NoGrip. I have read most of the 45 pages of the guide, but does give pretty good detail of most things to get me well on my way.
The best thing so far about iRacing from what I can see is the smorgasbord of online racing with plenty of racers at hand. Seems nice and easy. You know everyone is using the same car and track.
This is certainly the best section on this site, I can't name anyone on here who isn't a genuine person. :thumbup:;-) It's like going from some random bar with a load of people to your favorite little pub where you know everyone.
Just be warned, some iRacers take it far to seriously. :laugh:
And that is the reason why I love iRacing. Everyone has the same thing for sure. No mismatches, no hax, just racing.
And Majik is right, Incidents from practice / test sessions do not count, but they do show up to inform you for future reference. First thing I do with a new car + track combo is drive around on any rumble strips or grasscrete - find that line that triggers an incident and file it away.
Also the sessions are weighted. Basically practices have a weight of 0 (So all incidents are nothing, dont count), Time Trials and pre race Warmup (IIRC) are a .5 (So a 2x counts like a 1x), same as Qualy (IIRC), and of course races are 1.0.
It's a lot to absorb. Honestly, I just jumped right in and didnt worry about it. Dont drive thinking about SR, just concentrate on staying clean. IMO, you dont need to really understand how the system works (I sure dont understand it as well as I would like) , but just understand that you NEED to stay clean.
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 04:03
Sounds like you're addicted already Krit.:-) It doesn't take long.
So far I've found the Rookie races to be reasonably clean, of course there's been a few who were not so careful but overall it's been good. I did have one guy yesterday who thought racing meant swerving from one side of the track to the other to block me, and try to run me off the road when I got a run on him. Wasn't happy about that, but you have to expect that not all Rookies understand race craft.
I don't think you'll have much trouble winning races in Rookie, you usually are pretty quick. One good incident free race increases your SR quite a bit I found, I was surprised yesterday when I got 0.12 from one race, probably my cleanest so far. And coming from the PnG league we probably have a head start, with the emphasis on clean and fair racing.
The incident points don't count against you in practice. They do show on the screen so you know what would have happen had it been an official race.
There is also a paperback book available:
http://www.amazon.com/iRacing-Paddock-Beginners-Simracing-iRacing-com/dp/145154667X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273635455&sr=8-1
:thumbup: Perfect, great info
This is certainly the best section on this site, I can't name anyone on here who isn't a genuine person. :thumbup:;-) It's like going from some random bar with a load of people to your favorite little pub where you know everyone.
Just be warned, some iRacers take it far to seriously. :laugh:
And that is the reason why I love iRacing. Everyone has the same thing for sure. No mismatches, no hax, just racing.
And Majik is right, Incidents from practice / test sessions do not count, but they do show up to inform you for future reference. First thing I do with a new car + track combo is drive around on any rumble strips or grasscrete - find that line that triggers an incident and file it away.
Also the sessions are weighted. Basically practices have a weight of 0 (So all incidents are nothing, dont count), Time Trials and pre race Warmup (IIRC) are a .5 (So a 2x counts like a 1x), same as Qualy (IIRC), and of course races are 1.0.
It's a lot to absorb. Honestly, I just jumped right in and didnt worry about it. Dont drive thinking about SR, just concentrate on staying clean. IMO, you dont need to really understand how the system works (I sure dont understand it as well as I would like) , but just understand that you NEED to stay clean.
Awsome info ....... pretty keen to get home now, all this talk is makn me itchy. Starting to feel like a sicky coming :nurse:. I always prefer to drive clean (despite my previous post about the offs I had) and race a 9/10th's. Its more enjoyable and mostly faster anyway IMO.
Cheers everyone for the help. Not sure who started the thread but it looks like Freddy and I have Hijacked it :laugh:
:thumbup: Perfect, great info
Awsome info ....... pretty keen to get home now, all this talk is makn me itchy. Starting to feel like a sicky coming :nurse:. I always prefer to drive clean (despite my previous post about the offs I had) and race a 9/10th's. Its more enjoyable and mostly faster anyway IMO.
Cheers everyone for the help. Not sure who started the thread but it looks like Freddy and I have Hijacked it :laugh:
Don't worry. Allan started it and he's sleeping right now... ;-)
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 04:23
Actually, Sisko started it, and I hijacked it long ago, lol.
Don't worry. Allan started it and he's sleeping right now... ;-)
:laugh: Cool, dont wake him.
Also one more rant. You would pay 10 bucks a month to get the online part of iRacing in GTR2 and the likes. Its so easy and races galore with plenty of steerers in the waiting. Constant fun :thumbup:
Actually, Sisko started it, and I hijacked it long ago, lol.
Which is how these threads ALWAYS seem to turn out.
Guy A mentions he's thinking about it. Few posts later Guy B shows up doing the same thing. Usually Guy B sticks around and asks a few questions, Then every now and then Guy C comes around and adds more in.
Guy A is rarely heard from. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. :-D
Actually, Sisko started it, and I hijacked it long ago, lol.
Hey Freddy! Looks like Trotty just joined as well (PnG member) :thumbup:
Looks like we maybe running S6 @ iRacing :laugh:
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 04:33
Atleast there is plenty of info and testimonials for Guy A to read now.:-D
I gave the Spotter a try yesterday, very handy when you are running side by side with someone and can't see them.
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 04:36
Hey Freddy! Looks like Trotty just joined as well (PnG member) :thumbup:
Looks like we maybe running S6 @ iRacing :laugh:
Cool, Hoss was asking me what I thought of it too, he said he tried it before but wasn't sure if he was that keen on it. BTW what's Trotty's real name, so I can add him as a friend?
Cool, Hoss was asking me what I thought of it too, he said he tried it before but wasn't sure if he was that keen on it. BTW what's Trotty's real name, so I can add him as a friend?
Phil Micracken :laugh: No I think it is Wayne Ker
Sorry, No not sure, I will find out
P.S. No more iRacing talk till I get home .......... its killing me
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 04:38
Phil Micracken :laugh:
Lol.
Atleast there is plenty of info and testimonials for Guy A to read now.:-D
I gave the Spotter a try yesterday, very handy when you are running side by side with someone and can't see them.
:laugh:
Yea, TBH, there is zero reason to not be running the spotter for those who aren't on the road side. As little information as we get regarding what is around us - we get little sound, tiny mirrors and next to no peripheral vision - it's silly not to.
Give it a go if you haven't.
Hey guys its true, I have been following Freddy's progress also, and will be giving iRacing a run. Will be going through the motions when I get home from work tonight, because I know if I start it now I will develop a nasty cough and may not make it to work.
Regards
Phil
LOL
Start reading this
http://membersmedia.iracing.com/pdfs/OFFICIAL_USER_GUIDE_5.4.10.pdf
Cool, Hoss was asking me what I thought of it too, he said he tried it before but wasn't sure if he was that keen on it. BTW what's Trotty's real name, so I can add him as a friend?
Trottys is "Kris Trott"
Mine is "Kris Tarrant"
LOL
Start reading this
http://membersmedia.iracing.com/pdfs/OFFICIAL_USER_GUIDE_5.4.10.pdf
And this
http://membersmedia.iracing.com/pdfs/FIRST_Sporting_Code_v2010.04.29.01.pdf
That is the important one. :laugh:
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 05:05
Trottys is "Kris Trott"
Mine is "Kris Tarrant"
I added you already, but don't see Kris Trott there.:?:
BTW I'll be having a couple of Solstice races from 2pm-5pm my time (4-7 EST), might see you online.
I added you already, but don't see Kris Trott there.:?:
BTW I'll be having a couple of Solstice races from 2pm-5pm my time (4-7 EST), might see you online.
Oooh sounds great :thumbup:
I think Trotty got busted at work trying to signup. He will signup after work.
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 05:29
Lol, misuse of company network.:-D
I added you already, but don't see Kris Trott there.:?:
BTW I'll be having a couple of Solstice races from 2pm-5pm my time (4-7 EST), might see you online.
You guys should download this "Friends" app. It will help you locate friends in Practice Sessions on the dashboard, so you can join them. It won't show if they're in a race or qualy or time trial, but does show practice sessions.
Also, you probably have Vent or Teamspeak, which is another good way to keep track of friends. :thumbup:
http://members.iracing.com/iforum/thread.jspa?threadID=79234
You guys should download this "Friends" app. It will help you locate friends in Practice Sessions on the dashboard, so you can join them. It won't show if they're in a race or qualy or time trial, but does show practice sessions.
Also, you probably have Vent or Teamspeak, which is another good way to keep track of friends. :thumbup:
http://members.iracing.com/iforum/thread.jspa?threadID=79234
Awsome!! :thumbup:
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 06:32
Thanks Jack. Hey I just got 0.6 SR from one race, unreal.:-D
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1968249&custid=45225
The reason you went up .6 is because you went over a full point 2.0 - 3.0
You get a buffer of .40 SR when you go over the full point to stop you from bouncing up and down. It cuts both ways though, if you drop below a full point then they will take the .40 buffer back also :0
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 06:52
Yeah I thought that was a little high for one race. But that means I earned 0.21 SR, my highest so far. Getting that much closer to be eligible for the Skippy. I just did my first laps in it at Road Atlanta, great car.
Skippy + Road Atlanta is sex, honestly :D
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 06:56
Skippy + Road Atlanta is sex, honestly :D
:whip::-D
Thanks Jack. Hey I just got 0.6 SR from one race, unreal.:-D
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1968249&custid=45225
Awesome Freddy! That guy who won had a 2,800 iRating... Hardly a Rookie! :-D
The better you get the higher the splits you'll be put into (the highest split has the highest ranked drivers and so on for all splits in a given session time) and even in Rookie Solstice some very good drivers will drop by every now and then. An Awesome iRating is about 6,000. Anything 4,000 and above is very very good. Most Pro drivers will be at least 3,300 and safe drivers to boot.
All Rookies start out around 1,300 I think, although they don't show you your iRating until you hit D class. Until then they want you focused on Safety Rating only. You have an iRating, but you won't know what it is until D class.
You can figure out your iRating sort of though... If there are drivers in your race who do have iRating look for ones who's car number is above yours and below yours. You'll know you're some iRating in between. If you didn't know, car numbers are assigned by iRating each race. Car number 1 is the highest rated driver and so on down to 12 or whatever is the max drivers for a rookie race.
After the race hover over the R in Results and it will show all the other splits for that session. Yours will be the one with the asterisk. The top one is split 1 and so on.
Two more races like that one and you'll have made it out of Rookie in what 2 days? You can always race more Solstice if you like, but as a D class you have more options. The Solstice races are fun though, so no hurry, but then again this is a Skippy thread, so hurry up! :drive2:
Heeee Haaaaaaw First race down. Really great online/multiplayer experience. Feels like your there.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1968773&custid=45527
Freddyfartbox
12 May 10, 13:35
Heeee Haaaaaaw First race down. Really great online/multiplayer experience. Feels like your there.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1968773&custid=45527
Nice effort on your first race.:thumbup: It does feel very realistic doesn't it.
I'm in guys, just about to run my first race, exciting stuff.
I have had a drama with my account registering under my Mrs name, but have sent an email off, hopefully it gets sorted, otherwise I am "Rebecca" @ iRacing.
Picked up a 4th, which should of been 3rd except for a tap on the last lap.
Drove as clean as I could, and no incidents, gained .12 on my rating.
Great stuff, the braking is taking a bit to get used to, but other than that, a very good experience indeed.
And remember guys - the Slowstice has ABS, as per the real car.
I'm in guys, just about to run my first race, exciting stuff.
I have had a drama with my account registering under my Mrs name, but have sent an email off, hopefully it gets sorted, otherwise I am "Rebecca" @ iRacing.
Rebecca, just make sure your skirt does fly up in your face when driving. It's a real hazard! :laugh:
Picked up a 4th, which should of been 3rd except for a tap on the last lap.
Drove as clean as I could, and no incidents, gained .12 on my rating.
Great stuff, the braking is taking a bit to get used to, but other than that, a very good experience indeed.
Yeah, the Solstice is all about momentum. It's a heavy car and you can't get it back quickly when you lose it, so you have to nail your entry, mid and exit speeds to go fast. I was never very good at it! I think my best time at Laguna was a 1:51. I was even worse at Lime Rock. I think I don't think I ever broke 1:05... :crying:
I left the Rookie series after 14 races in the Solstice. It took me a while to figure out, I had to manage my testosterone outbreaks and just stay on track. Finally just before race 13 I said, "Ok, all I want to do is finish with zero incidents". Two races later I was a D class.
Then I drove the Skippy. It's funny, but one of my most memorable moments ever (probably the most memorable) was pulling out of pit stall one at Summit Point for my first lap in the Skippy. The sound and FFB at the time put a huge grin on my face, I'll never forget. I was 100 yards out of the pits and I knew that car was special.
And here I am 2 years later still racing the Skippy series. I've had a lot of fun in other cars, but I just can't quit driving the Skippy. :thumbup:
It will be a sad day when I leave it behind. I'm trying to run two other series this week, but I'm having a hard time resisting the urge to race my 2nd VIR race in 1 hour... I should be practicing in the DP or the V8 though... Must resist... VIR... Skippy....... now....
I'm in guys, just about to run my first race, exciting stuff.
I have had a drama with my account registering under my Mrs name, but have sent an email off, hopefully it gets sorted, otherwise I am "Rebecca" @ iRacing.
Holy crap! I just searched drivers named Rebecca and there are 8... That's when you know there are a lot of iRacers when there are 8 Rebecca's... :-)
I checked and as of a few minutes ago there were over 300 people practicing and in hosted sessions on oval and road. Slightly more in ovals. And that doesn't count drivers in races, qualys and time trials, which you can't see. My guess is that's another 150. 450 online is a lot.
I really think iRacing is getting close to being over the hump. The NASCAR Hall of Fame opened on Tuesday with the iRacing simulator. That should definitely bump the Oval subscriptions. The Williams F1, Ford GT, Mustang and the mystery announcement in 2 weeks of a car that goes both left and right will help road. Mid Ohio won't hurt either, but the Wiliams and GT are big.
I've heard speculation the mystery car is a LMP2 Patron Prototype. A friend of mine puzzled together the clues.... Hope he's right. :thumbup:
Holy crap! I just searched drivers named Rebecca and there are 8... That's when you know there are a lot of iRacers when there are 8 Rebecca's... :-)
Its actually Rebecca Bowtell, but hopefully I get it sorted soon, I would hate to give any of the guys 'false hopes'. Maybe they will do the gentlemanly thing and move aside to let a lady through? :-D
I have emailed customer support almost 12hrs ago. Are they the right people to contact, or should I be asking elsewhere?
Its actually Rebecca Bowtell, but hopefully I get it sorted soon, I would hate to give any of the guys 'false hopes'. Maybe they will do the gentlemanly thing and move aside to let a lady through? :-D
I have emailed customer support almost 12hrs ago. Are they the right people to contact, or should I be asking elsewhere?
That should work. They'll fix it for you. I imagine some people don't realize they will change your name for you with good reason. I find it hard to believe there are really 8 Rebecca's in iRacing... ;-)
That should work. They'll fix it for you. I imagine some people don't realize they will change your name for you with good reason. I find it hard to believe there are really 8 Rebecca's in iRacing... ;-)
NP's.
Interesting stuff about the Rebecca's, women in Sim Racing is not something you come across all that much. Maybe a few others made the same mistake I did.
Anyhow, I'm off for another run in the next solstice event, slowly working out the braking, and down to 1.53's @ Laguna. Got rear ended pretty hard in T1 the last and filled my pants when the car died. Realised I had to tow, and sat in the pits for 2mins, but still managed to gain back a few spots in the remaining laps, all good fun though.
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 04:31
Gee that Rebecca chick's not bad, 3 top 5's and a win from 4 races.;-) Wonder if she's hot........:whistling:
You've done a great job getting your SR to 3.4 already Trot.:thumbup:
So is the ABS always on in the Solstice? I'm sure I've locked it up a few times, especially on cold brakes, might be mistaken. A bit OT but a strange thing has been happening to my iRacing install, after a while the audio goes crackly and I have to reboot the PC to get rid of it.
AFAIK yes it is. It certainly was when I was putzing around in it.
Usually what you end up noticing is the "pulsating" action. As in it is temporarily locked, which causes it to kick in. Honestly, I never even knew until watching youtube videos and people talking about the car Pre ABS. Was a shocker to see a car with aids on in iRacing. lol
Jack B - What mystery announcement? I'm really interested now to know how you know this. Must have missed a covert little nugget somewhere. If that is true though (LMP2 car) I will be a VERY happy man.
ThanKs Freddy, that win was a beauty too. Got turned around heading into the first turn (nothing serious), and rejoined right at the back. figured I would circulate and finish at least. A couple of incidents between others and I was gaining a spot, if not a couple every lap. Had a great duel for 2nd, which ended in the other driver making a small mistake and letting me by, and without even realising, I was catching 1st at a steady rate. It ended up coming down to the last turn @ Laguna, he went defensive and overshot just enough for me to pull the old 'over and under' from the outside line. Passed him on exit and won by 2 car lengths. Awesome stuff. Bet he felt bad that he got done by a chick too !
Off to work now, just been prac in the Ford spec @ Limerock. These things are a blast. Not ready to race them yet tho, maybe tomorrow.
Seeya guys.
(Better get your finger out Kritt)
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 05:14
Haha, nice one Trot. My win came when the 2 leaders crashed in front of me at T1 at Laguna. Not sure if you know but you can save your replays too.
Jack B - What mystery announcement? I'm really interested now to know how you know this. Must have missed a covert little nugget somewhere. If that is true though (LMP2 car) I will be a VERY happy man.
iPainter, here's the post by Robert Bieber.
=========================
Sorry to bump the thread, but I was chatting with a few guys on vent trying to figure out what car they scanned last week.... So I started going through ALMS teams that are based in Connecticut, ended up finding one rather quickly, Patron Highcroft Racing. Seeing as we have a partnership with Honda due to the IndyCar Series, I'm really starting to think we're getting the ARX-01a, b, or c.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjiT5bTKMw4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_gvrNcAGQE
=========================
ohhhhh, that's DEAD SEXY... :thumbup:
Here's the speculation thread. Announcement in a few weeks. Hoping for LMP2.
http://members.iracing.com/iforum/thread.jspa?messageID=1127175�
(Better get your finger out Kritt)
Hello there Rebecca you sourcey bi@rch :wub:
Well done on your SR scores! You and Freddy are doing well :thumbup:
Only had two races (downfalls of having a 2 year old and a 8 week old :crying:) really cuts into my "important" race time.
Got down to a 1.50.4 or something at Laguna, but am working out that it is all about keeping it on the road. Realy enjoy the online racing, it does feel like you are racing for reel.
With the Solstice I always seem to be locking fronts? That what it feels like anyway :?:
Will be on tonight for sure and try to get out of this Rookie stage and open up the iRacing world.
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 05:43
I'm gonna give the Rookie Legends a go today.
I'm gonna give the Rookie Legends a go today.
Had a Spin in them which was the first car I tried. :ohmy: Zippy little thing, not easy to drive
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 05:46
Very twitchy, short wheel base cars usually are though. Should be fun, as long as everyone behaves themselves.:-)
If they are at SoBo, dont bother. :laugh:
You will be wrecked very likely. Lanier they are fine though as you get more room to play with. SoBo is more fun though IMHO when it doesnt turn into a wreck fest, which is rare in the Rookie Legends.
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 05:51
It's at Lanier, so hopefully it will be clean. As long as I don't loose SR I'll be happy.
It's at Lanier, so hopefully it will be clean. As long as I don't loose SR I'll be happy.
Good luck with that... Rookie oval races are close battles on a small track with mayhem lurking everywhere. It depends on who you're racing with, but unless you're quicker than everyone else, start on the pole and dictate when you get to pass, you need to have your head on a swivel and really watch what's happening around you.
Hope that has sufficiently prepared you. :twisted:
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 05:57
:unsure:
As soon as I get my job issues sorted and have good money coming in again i'm gonna subscribe. Mostly because of Mid-Ohio and the new mustang :)
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 06:28
Win on debut, lol.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1972209&custid=45225
You were right about the carnage, I was running 4th when some noob took out the top 3 and I barely avoided it. Then this same noob continued the entire race with bent steering, swerving all over the track and nearly took me out a few times. I made side to side contact with them once, which cost me some SR.:twisted: The amount of cars this person crashed was pretty pathetic, I saw some guys hit him a few times during the race. Coming into the turn he'd be down low pottering along, and just as I was about to go outside he'd swerve across the track right in front of me, bloody hell I was swearing my tits off. Then on the final lap, I'm leading by 1.3 seconds and I see this car at the 2nd last corner doing the same thing, and I'm just praying I get by safely.
That was the most nerve wracking race I've had so far by a mile.
Actually it seems it was a girl, unless Irene is also a boys name.
Win on debut, lol.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1972209&custid=45225
You were right about the carnage, I was running 4th when some noob took out the top 3 and I barely avoided it. Then this same noob continued the entire race with bent steering, swerving all over the track and nearly took me out a few times. I made side to side contact with them once, which cost me some SR.:twisted: The amount of cars this person crashed was pretty pathetic, I saw some guys hit him a few times during the race. Coming into the turn he'd be down low pottering along, and just as I was about to go outside he'd swerve across the track right in front of me, bloody hell I was swearing my tits off. Then on the final lap, I'm leading by 1.3 seconds and I see this car at the 2nd last corner doing the same thing, and I'm just praying I get by safely.
That was the most nerve wracking race I've had so far by a mile.
Nicely done. 40 laps is only about 15 minutes, but I remember in my only Legends race ever it seemed like an hour. I was sweating bullets trying to keep it together. It was harder than it looks. I found Lanier much easier, but I raced SoBo and it's banking is steeper and the track a bit shorter. The Legend is a fun little car. Squirrelly as heck and fun to drive.
Rookie Legends is crazy though. The Late Model races in D class are very different though. Usually some of the lowest incident races in all of the iRacing series. If you ever make it out of Rookie Legends alive!
BTW, 85 points is a lot. My first year, 2008 I averaged 51 pts. 2009 I averaged 59. 2010 I'm up to 80 and it's rising. Most of my weeks I'm scoring in the 115 range now.
So, to start out with 85 point races is pretty good. You'll be a Pro next season....! Ok, now I've jinxed it... :laugh:
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 06:49
Do the points actually mean anything in Rookie? I got lucky in that race really, but I'll take it.:-D Hopefully the wreckers will be gone for next race.
Oh you are kidding, this Irene person only just joined today, so she went into a race session straight away. No wonder she was so bad.
Do the points actually mean anything in Rookie? I got lucky in that race really, but I'll take it.:-D Hopefully the wreckers will be gone for next race.
Oh you are kidding, this Irene person only just joined today, so she went into a race session straight away. No wonder she was so bad.
I'm guessing iRene was his mom. And I'm also guessing it may take him months to get out of Rookie if at all. That's the best part of the License system. Irene may not make it out of Rookie.
That's why it's not a bad idea to just race for zero incidents and not wins. Unless you like racing with the Irene's of the world. The race could be, who can get out get promoted to D class faster. :thumbup:
Honestly, Irene should have taken it a bit more seriously and practiced more if she was as bad as you say. Hopefully, she (he whatever) will practice more before the next race.
Having said all that, at peak times there are between 4 to 10 splits in Rookie races. The highest rated drivers in the highest splits are pretty good and those races can be fun. If you're going to stay in Rookie to have the most fun you need to keep finishing high enough to get into the higher splits with the better drivers. Then Rookie racing starts getting fun, but the lower splits can get ugly.
Do the points actually mean anything in Rookie? I got lucky in that race really, but I'll take it.:-D Hopefully the wreckers will be gone for next race.
Well, you are in a Championship if you didn't know it. It's the Rookie Solstice Challenge and the Rookie Legends Challenge. On any results page, click on the "standings" link in red and you'll see the current standings.
Or go to the stats menu on the main page and then "series" under that. Select your series from the drop down and you can see where you stand in points. How high you qualified etc. So, that's why points matter. Only your top races count, so if you race twice then it's the best point total of 2 races. If you race 3 times it's the top 2 or 3. 4 times and it's the best 2.
So basically, you always want to race 2, 4, 6, 8 races etc in a week, because the "even" race is free kind of. If you do crappy it doesn't count, but if you do well it does.
At the end of the season (12 weeks for all series except Rookie, which is 4 weeks long) you get a Certificate with your name on it sent to you via email if you're on the podium for the season. I've almost gotten on the podium, but after two years, I still haven't, so it's not that easy to do.
Check the standings and see how you're doing.
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 07:30
Ah cool. well after 2 Legends races I'm sitting in 574th spot.
The last race was better, no wreckers and I had a good battle for most of it and finished 5th.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1972352&custid=45225
Ace_Racer
13 May 10, 10:41
What mystery announcement? I'm really interested now to know how you know this. Must have missed a covert little nugget somewhere. If that is true though (LMP2 car) I will be a VERY happy man.
To go along with what Jack B posted....: http://members.iracing.com/iforum/message.jspa?messageID=1027420#1027420 Wilkinson's post and the post following. I find it quite interesting that Steve chose that post to reply to...
Finally cracked my first win! Cracked open a 1.49.6 in qually then a last lap of 1.49.5. Bit tarnished as I spun avoiding a lapped car, but still a good result. Just need to work on the SR a little more .
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1972870&custid=45527
Kris,
Excellent result, for the time you've been in iRacing - future Pro for sure!!
By the By someone said Rookies start with an iR of 1300, they actually start with 1600.
I think that was said whilst I was asleep ;-):laugh:
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 15:40
Well done Krit. And it's no surprise your PB is nearly 1 sec quicker than mine, seems normal.:-)
Only had two races (downfalls of having a 2 year old and a 8 week old :crying:) really cuts into my "important" race time.
Thanks mate. Yeh I got lucky, afternoon shift this week, and with rest of the household at work/daycare I pretty much get 6 or 7 hours to do as I please (within reason). Questions were asked of my level of housework output yesterday, but I managed to do some quick talking.
As for the Solstice lock ups, I thought I was constantly locking them too, but I think its just the sound of them gripping. At first I was only feathering the brakes into corners thinking I was locking, but once I read about the ABS, I realised you can fairly stand on the picks, and the ABS will let you know when you are on the limit.
The replays - Is there something special I need to do after the race to save the replay? I checked my iRacing folder, and there is no "replay" folder in there as I read on a forum somewhere. I created one, but even when I check in it still says there are no replays found.
Just sent another email off to support, hoping to get this name thing sorted ASAP so I can start adding friends etc, which is another thing. How the heck do I add friends? I read "mouse over the drivers helmet and click add" which is fine if I am in the race session with the person, but if I go to ie Kritters page I cannot see a way to add him?
From my memory your replay folder gets created when you save your first one, so by creating the folder first you might have upset the system. Try deleting the folder you created and saving a new Practice Session or Race, whatever and see what happens.
Also I don't think they are in the main iRacing folder, I think it creates one in "My Documents" for the personal stuff like Replays, Set Ups, Paint Schemes, etc. So have a hunt around it may already be there in a different location.
You could always try looking at a replay it will take you to the folder so you can pick the one you want to play and then you will see where the folder is??
I'm not at home but will be shortly and I'll to see where mine is and post it here.
Just checked and mine was in "My Documents\iRacing" - I guess that is the default install location.
I add people from the results pages of races or practice sessions or from the Series results pages it works from most places, I'm sure it used to work from posts in the Forum's but doesn't seem to now.
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 16:05
You have to manually save the replay after the race. Once you press escape and are in monitor view, press the tool icon and you can save it from there. And for adding friends, search for the driver in the Driver Lookup, and where they are listed in the search results hover the cursor over their helmet and a popup box appears. That's the only time I've found it does it for me.
Actually it also works when viewing the drivers page, where it lists the last 10 races hover on the helmet there.
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 16:12
Here's what I mean for replays, click the bit circled in red and there's a save button there.
Np's thanks for the tips guys. I didnt realise that it was a manual process to save, so I havnt tried. Will delete that folder thanks Allan. I did work out the my documents thing.
Just ran a prac session at Lanier, and had an awesome 3 way encounter with another new guy, and a 6 month veteran. Put in about 50 laps, 2 wide thru turns, and giving each other plenty of room. Looks promising indeed.
I am off to bed, will be running all day tomorrow no doubt.
Freddyfartbox
13 May 10, 17:15
had an awesome 3 way encounter with another new guy, and a 6 month veteran.
LMFAO, OMG how did you not see that comment as utterly f***ing hilarious at your expense??????????? Hahahahahaahaahah farking hell I am pissing myself right now. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
F***ING GOLD!!!!!!!!
going back a couple of pages guy A is still here and will be definately be signing up, but possibly not til towards the end of june :(
i started a new job this week and had a migraine the first 2 days, which is always fun... but im on my feet now and gettin into the way of things and now just need the money for a new computer and iRacing and i'll be joining you on track :)
Sisko,
Good man, looks like you started a ball rolling that gathered it's own (Aussie!) momentum.
Is this what they mean when they say a Butterfly flapping it's wings in one location can cause a hurricane elsewhere :laugh::laugh:
A
Kris,
Excellent result, for the time you've been in iRacing - future Pro for sure!!
By the By someone said Rookies start with an iR of 1300, they actually start with 1600.
I think that was said whilst I was asleep ;-):laugh:
Allan, Rookies used to start with 1,600, but I think they've lowered without an official announcement.
Take a look here are Kris' first race. He was car number 10, so he was ranked 10th in iRating. Car #6 was a 1,295. Car #11 was an 1,195, so Kris was in between those two numbers.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1968773&custid=45527
I thought, maybe they've changed it so all Rookies are lower ranked than all D's and above, but that's not the case, because the #3 driver was a Rookie ahead of 5 other D class and above drivers.
So, it looks like you now start your career below 1,300 iRating. Not sure the exact number, but it appears to be below 1,295 and above 1,195.
I'm glad they did this, because it puts Rookies in lower splits to start. If they're good, they rise up quickly, but they won't get shuffled into the higher splits on their very first race. :-)
Allan, Rookies used to start with 1,600, but I think they've lowered without an official announcement.
Take a look here are Kris' first race. He was car number 10, so he was ranked 10th in iRating. Car #6 was a 1,295. Car #11 was an 1,195, so Kris was in between those two numbers.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1968773&custid=45527
I thought, maybe they've changed it so all Rookies are lower ranked than all D's and above, but that's not the case, because the #3 driver was a Rookie ahead of 5 other D class and above drivers.
So, it looks like you now start your career below 1,300 iRating. Not sure the exact number, but it appears to be below 1,295 and above 1,195.
I'm glad they did this, because it puts Rookies in lower splits to start. If they're good, they rise up quickly, but they won't get shuffled into the higher splits on their very first race. :-)
I'm pretty sure my first irating was 12XX. Joined in January. Must have changed before then.
Are any of you guys in this month's 1st Win PDF? These are all the Certificates won this past month.
Road
http://members.iracing.com/iforum/servlet/JiveServlet/download/459-70013-1130101-46609/2010_5_13_Road.pdf
Oval
http://members.iracing.com/iforum/servlet/JiveServlet/download/459-70012-1130118-46611/A2010_5_13_Ovals.pdf
http://members.iracing.com/iforum/servlet/JiveServlet/download/459-70012-1130118-46612/B2010_5_13_Ovals.pdf
And here is the Champions Forum link for past winners of Division Championships, World Tour Events, World Cup etc.
http://members.iracing.com/iforum/forum.jspa?forumID=459&start=0
Allan, Rookies used to start with 1,600, but I think they've lowered without an official announcement.
I'm glad they did this, because it puts Rookies in lower splits to start. If they're good, they rise up quickly, but they won't get shuffled into the higher splits on their very first race. :-)
I hadn't realised that, do you jump to 1600 when you make "D"? I didn't see my iRating till then, maybe that is what I remember.
Also never got my first win certificate - never found it in any PDF either but have to say I haven't really looked for it either.
I hadn't realised that, do you jump to 1600 when you make "D"? I didn't see my iRating till then, maybe that is what I remember.
Also never got my first win certificate - never found it in any PDF either but have to say I haven't really looked for it either.
Allan, your iRating rises and falls like everyone else as a Rookie, they just don't let you see it happening. I've always heard 1,600 was the starting number, but never really verified it. It's only been recently I've noticed the starting iRating definitely not 1,600.
1,600 is the statistical middle though, I think. You can check on the drivers stat page.
You should be able to find your certificate in that forum. Just open the proper PDF and do a PDF find for your name.
Friedhelm7
13 May 10, 19:21
Rookies start with a 1350 irating and TTrating now.
They donīt see their ratings but itīs on the results page and you can see it when you look at the page in text form instead of html.
"Rebeccaīs" irating is currently at 1514.
Sisko,
Good man, looks like you started a ball rolling that gathered it's own (Aussie!) momentum.
Is this what they mean when they say a Butterfly flapping it's wings in one location can cause a hurricane elsewhere :laugh::laugh:
A
it does definately seem that way, and reading this thread grow, insanely, has just been makin me more and more impatient and chomping at the bit to get sorted with iracing :thumbup:
FYI, since this is a "Thinking of Signing Up" thread. Thought this might be appropriate.
I think this is a new Promo. $32 for 3 months, Indy track and car. Speaking from experience, driving the Indy car at the Indy oval might be the best iRacing experience I've had... There is just something special about that combo. And the Indy 500 World Tour event is 200 laps... Now that will be epic.
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if i can get my pc in time i shall be making use of that offer but it remains to be seen, only been at new job since monday and pay day is next tuesday and cnt see me gettin more than a weeks wages at most but will see, but there seems to be offers all the time so im sure there will be one about when i am actually ready to jump in
You have to manually save the replay after the race. Once you press escape and are in monitor view, press the tool icon and you can save it from there. And for adding friends, search for the driver in the Driver Lookup, and where they are listed in the search results hover the cursor over their helmet and a popup box appears. That's the only time I've found it does it for me.
Actually it also works when viewing the drivers page, where it lists the last 10 races hover on the helmet there.
Great info Freddy :thumbup:
had an awesome 3 way encounter with another new guy, and a 6 month veteran. Put in about 50 laps, 2 wide thru turns, and giving each other plenty of room. Looks promising indeed.
I am off to bed, will be running all day tomorrow no doubt.
You bloody STUD :unf: Go for it Trotty :thumbup:
going back a couple of pages guy A is still here and will be definately be signing up, but possibly not til towards the end of june :(
i started a new job this week and had a migraine the first 2 days, which is always fun... but im on my feet now and gettin into the way of things and now just need the money for a new computer and iRacing and i'll be joining you on track :)
Hello Guy A, I am Guy C. Great thread, although my wife would love to have a word with you :laugh:
Rookies start with a 1350 irating and TTrating now.
They donīt see their ratings but itīs on the results page and you can see it when you look at the page in text form instead of html.
"Rebeccaīs" irating is currently at 1514.
Aaahhhhh it does to! Cool :thumbup:
LMFAO, OMG how did you not see that comment as utterly f***ing hilarious at your expense??????????? Hahahahahaahaahah farking hell I am pissing myself right now. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
F***ING GOLD!!!!!!!!
Haha, probably should have proof read that one a bit better shouldn't I. It was 2.30am, give me a break.
Also when I choose to run a series, eg Pontiac Solstice @ Laguna Seca it will say that 20 have signed up, and there is 4-5 cars in practice, when I go to practice or Qually I am the only one there? Is this normal or a coincidence?
Also do practice servers run all the time? Can I choose a car that I am allowed to drive (or any I prurchace) and run it at a track, with a mate or general public.
Normally I would just try for myself, but with time limitations it is handy to have the info early and more time driving! LOL
Haha, probably should have proof read that one a bit better shouldn't I. It was 2.30am, give me a break.
Bloody hell Trotty! Still giving it 2.30am :ohmy:
Mate I go all night, like the tiger.
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 02:38
Also when I choose to run a series, eg Pontiac Solstice @ Laguna Seca it will say that 20 have signed up, and there is 4-5 cars in practice, when I go to practice or Qually I am the only one there? Is this normal or a coincidence?
Also do practice servers run all the time? Can I choose a car that I am allowed to drive (or any I prurchace) and run it at a track, with a mate or general public.
Normally I would just try for myself, but with time limitations it is handy to have the info early and more time driving! LOL
Yeah the practice servers are always up by the looks, but you can only drive cars you are eligible to drive in online sessions. Otherwise you just have to test it alone. That's all I've ever done, haven't joined an online practice session yet.
Also when I choose to run a series, eg Pontiac Solstice @ Laguna Seca it will say that 20 have signed up, and there is 4-5 cars in practice, when I go to practice or Qually I am the only one there? Is this normal or a coincidence?
Also do practice servers run all the time? Can I choose a car that I am allowed to drive (or any I prurchace) and run it at a track, with a mate or general public.
Normally I would just try for myself, but with time limitations it is handy to have the info early and more time driving! LOL
Kris, nope. It depends.
Road and Oval practice. Everyone in the session is together, but there are usually 4 or more servers to choose from. Don't choose the empty server if you want to race with others.
Oval Qualy and Time Trials are always by yourself not matter how many sign up, so you can't use the draft.
Road Qualy's are with others, but Time Trials I think are by yourself... Now, I have to think about. I think Time Trials are alone.
Time Trials are alone.
And Unofficial Races suck. I would have gained a heap of SR and iRating if someone else would have shown up. You just hate it when you have a good run basically squandered.
BTW, Jack B, when your points show up in red on the results screen, is that good? As in is that the race your points are counted by or what? I've never understood points in iRacing, I know it's SoF related, but past that not a clue.
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 02:57
What does the SOF number relate to?
What does the SOF number relate to?
Strength of Field. Basically, the average iRating of those within your split. Basically determines how competitive / fast the field you were placed in is.
Time Trials are alone.
And Unofficial Races suck. I would have gained a heap of SR and iRating if someone else would have shown up. You just hate it when you have a good run basically squandered.
BTW, Jack B, when your points show up in red on the results screen, is that good? As in is that the race your points are counted by or what? I've never understood points in iRacing, I know it's SoF related, but past that not a clue.
The red numbers mean it won't count in your Divisional Championship for that series.
Here's how it works if you run a given number of races in a week...
Races run:
1 = Your pts count.
2 = Your best of 2 races count. The worst one will be "red" in the results sheet.
3 = Best 2 of 3 races. The 1 race that doesn't count is red.
4 = Best 2 of 4 races......
5 = Best 3 of 5 races.....
6 = Best 3 of 6 races.... and so on.
Bottomline is that if you are trying to win a Divisional Championship then always race an even number of races for a given week. The even races can only increase your weekly score not lower it, so might as well always give the even races a shot.
And for the races that count it's an average of those race scores.
I've never gotten a podium finish in a Divisional Championship. It's tough. It depends on the series, but often in the popular series there will be 10 divisions with up to 130 drivers per division. Only about 20-30 will complete 8 weeks, but those 20-30 probably completed it, because they were doing well in the car, so it's tough.
Oh, and they only count your best 8 "weeks" of 12 in a season, so you can take a vacation or break or whatever. 12 straight weeks is a lot although some do it.
Strength of Field. Basically, the average iRating of those within your split. Basically determines how competitive / fast the field you were placed in is.
Yep.
SOF = Strength of Field. Basically they add up all the iRating's of all the drivers to come with an SOF number. The higher the SOF the tougher the field.
SOF's of 900 are pretty easy fields. Most Rookie races are 1,600 or below with the occaisional top split eeking past 2,000.
Some of the C class, B class and A class races will have SOF's of 3,000 or so. Pro Races can be 4,000 or higher.
DWC races are most often 5,500 or so. :crying:
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 03:25
Thanks for the explanations guys. Oh BTW I'm chucking a sickie tonight to get some races in, lol.;-)
Hey guys, since we talk a lot about splits, not every new iRacer understands what they are or how to tell which split you got into. This should help. A split happens when there are more drivers signed up to race than the maximum allowed for a particular series. Most series are 40 drivers or less per race, although I think Rookie series are max 12 drivers. Some tracks like Indianapolis have 52 pit stalls, so you could do hosted races with 52 drivers.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q247/JackB99/Splits.jpg
When you look at your driver page in the section for Last 10 Races, you'll see on the far right all those "R" symbols. Click on them and it brings up your the results pages/charts for that particular race. However, if you hover over before clicking it pops up that little box, that shows all the race splits during that time that you weren't in. In this example there was 10 splits (ie 10 different races). The top split with the highest SOF (strength of field) is on top. The weakest is on the bottom.
The drivers with the highest iRating get in the top split. Lowest iRating in the bottom. The split with the astersik is the one you got into, so you can look after the race to see what happened in the other splits if you wanted.
Just for fun I clicked on the highest and lowest splits. SOF in the highest was 2,932.
Here's that split. Yikes. Some high rated drivers in that one.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1975450&custid=19481
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q247/JackB99/SOFHigh.jpg
And in the lowest of the 10 splits the SOF was 543. Huge difference. So, all 120 iRacers got into a competitive race with people of their own ability. That's the idea behind splits and iRating.
Notice the difference in license level in the two splits and lap times. There are definitely tough races to be had in the Rookie Legends series, so if you like it and keep improving your iRating, the races will just get tougher and tougher.
That's the thing about iRacing. It scales to your ability. At the top is Greger Huttu in Road and Dale Earnhardt Jr in ovals... ;-) Their iRating is around a high 7,000, low 8,000 or so.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/EventResult.do?&subsessionid=1975459&custid=19481
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q247/JackB99/SOFLow.jpg
Thanks for the explanations guys. Oh BTW I'm chucking a sickie tonight to get some races in, lol.;-)
Freddy, Hey..., you have to keep your strength up. Right... Or you could subject yourself to further absences. Get some rest. ;-)
Oh, and have I told you how much I like your avatar. Keep posting. I don't care what it is.... :thumbup:
Have look at these. Awsome. Its amazing to see the amount of oscillation and articulation these cars show. Plus the amount they dive under brakes. You can see everybump. Great physics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh3SiaCDul0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBfXqNHXBcc
The guy in the second vid has the coolest paint scheme ever. And just wait until you actually drive the V8 in a real race. It's insane - especially seeing how the 4x issue may end up fixed by tomorrow morning (Errr, Evening for you guys from Upside down world).
Jack B - You made me go look up Huttu's stats. I knew he was the best, but I didn't realize he was the offspring of Schumacher and Senna combined! Dayum he's good.
The guy in the second vid has the coolest paint scheme ever. And just wait until you actually drive the V8 in a real race. It's insane - especially seeing how the 4x issue may end up fixed by tomorrow morning (Errr, Evening for you guys from Upside down world).
Jack B - You made me go look up Huttu's stats. I knew he was the best, but I didn't realize he was the offspring of Schumacher and Senna combined! Dayum he's good.
Hahaha! The biggest difference is Schumacher is from Earth... ;-)
As for the V8. Wow! That is one tough car to tame, but when it finally clicks it's hands down my favorite car now in iRacing. It's a non stop battle to keep it under control, but it's saveable.
Hahaha! The biggest difference is Schumacher is from Earth... ;-)
As for the V8. Wow! That is one tough car to tame, but when it finally clicks it's hands down my favorite car now in iRacing. It's a non stop battle to keep it under control, but it's saveable.
:crying: I want to drive it now! One big reason to sign for iRacing.
Ummm so Jack, since we are mates, mate .... what is you email and password ;-)
Hahaha! The biggest difference is Schumacher is from Earth... ;-)
As for the V8. Wow! That is one tough car to tame, but when it finally clicks it's hands down my favorite car now in iRacing. It's a non stop battle to keep it under control, but it's saveable.
Hopefully I'll encounter you in the V8, Don't think I've raced you in anything but the Skip. ;-)
Hopefully I'll encounter you in the V8, Don't think I've raced you in anything but the Skip. ;-)
Oh, Oh. I get better quick. I just did a 1:56.1xx at Silverstone, so I'm only 4 seconds off "most" of the Aliens...
The V8 practice session seems to attract a lot of pros, so I'm probably not as slow as it seems. Just a lot of competition in the series right now.
The Skippy was a bit of a kindler, gentler series. I might struggle for a while here! :-)
Hey, w00t! I'm faster than Jack B is for once. I remember you kicking my butt in the Skip, time for revenge. :laugh:
I hate the V8 for that reason though - so many pros. I got stuck in a race with Max D the other day - it's helpless. 56's can put you in a duel for 5th or so it seems. Watch Luke McLean's lap in the forum, got me down to a 54 race lap. Not the fastest, but it's decent enough to keep you in the mix - especially if you dont wad it up in a ball every 7th lap. ;)
Hey, w00t! I'm faster than Jack B is for once. I remember you kicking my butt in the Skip, time for revenge. :laugh:
I hate the V8 for that reason though - so many pros. I got stuck in a race with Max D the other day - it's helpless. 56's can put you in a duel for 5th or so it seems. Watch Luke McLean's lap in the forum, got me down to a 54 race lap. Not the fastest, but it's decent enough to keep you in the mix - especially if you dont wad it up in a ball every 7th lap. ;)
Hmmm, I thought you were faster than me in the Skippy. For sure you're faster in the Vette and Mazda though. I definitely can't hang in with 1:54 race laps at Silverstone right now... Your Vette experience really helps with the V8 I think. I could do maybe 1:57's now in a race and not be fairly in control. Need more seat time, but I was about 2 mins for the first couple hours at Silverstone and I never got below 1:35 at Phillip Island.
The V8 is awesome, but it's been a handful for me. You can lose it on braking and lose it on exit. Always on the edge, but you can catch it, so it's a thrill ride every lap. Once you start getting your brake zones and gearing down it's much better though. More like a "controlled edge of crashing, but not quite". kind of thing.
20 laps would be interesting now though. Need another night of practice first.
Hello Guy A, I am Guy C. Great thread, although my wife would love to have a word with you :laugh:
Hello Guy C, I started this thread as I couldnt find anything on this forum relating to my initial question about race times, and as I know the community here is second to none, I wasnt the slightest bit worried about posting what could be seen as a 'dumb' question in some other forums :thumbup:
it also occured to me that it might be of help to other people in the same situation as me, however never did I think it would take off quite like this, the interest in this thread is blowing my mind and I cannot wait to get started in iracing and be able to talk about my own racing experiences :)
I must maintain I cannot be held responsible for relationship, job or health issues as a result of this thread :laugh:
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 08:46
This is by far the most instantly addictive sim I've raced yet. I didn't expect to get so into so fast, love it.
I'm with you Freddy, cant stop racing now.
I have been running the legends mainly today. Having a blast, and only a few minor incidents with wrecking (I have seen nothing intentional, just a bit silly).
The quality of racing is the best I have seen by far, which is probably what keeps me wanting more.
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 09:30
Yeah, when you get with a good group of drivers the racing is unreal, very clean for the most part.
Well I just had my 2nd win for the day at Laguna, woohoo. Class D now baby, time for the Skippy.:-D:-D
Oh I forgot to mention, I beat Kritter. ;)
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 09:37
Bugger, I have to purchase all the tracks in the Skippy season before I can enter, even though I have the next few in the schedule. Oh well, lucky I got enough money.:-D
Ahhh, didnt think of that. How many extra tracks are we talking?
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 09:42
Nine other circuits required.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/SeriesSchedule.do
But there are discounts for buying bulk.
I must maintain I cannot be held responsible for relationship, job or health issues as a result of this thread :laugh:
:laugh:
Yeah, when you get with a good group of drivers the racing is unreal, very clean for the most part.
Well I just had my 2nd win for the day at Laguna, woohoo. Class D now baby, time for the Skippy.:-D:-D
Oh I forgot to mention, I beat Kritter. ;)
:laugh:
I am having a shocking time. Started with SR 2.96. Two races later and two rear enders off idiots and now I am 2.95 :crying:
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 10:51
Bugger. I was on the outside of T1 a few cars back and next thing I saw you spin off the road with no boot. Must've been a hard hit.
hosspower
14 May 10, 11:13
I'm with you Freddy, cant stop racing now.
I have been running the legends mainly today. Having a blast, and only a few minor incidents with wrecking (I have seen nothing intentional, just a bit silly).
The quality of racing is the best I have seen by far, which is probably what keeps me wanting more.
Damn you guys, damn you to hell. Or so my missus says. I'll be trying iracing again now. I gave it a three months trial a year ago, but never really did enough laps to get a feel. Here we go again.... :mrgreen::clap::drive2:
Can I ask for your preferred G25 game controllers settings? Or is that hijacking this thread too far? ;-)
Freddy,
You don't have to buy all the tracks!!!!
You only have to buy the car and track that you want to race that week.
If it is not letting you in it is because you don't have that car and that track for the week that is all.
Last season I bought the first 6 tracks for a 20% discount, then bought the balance I needed in Wk9 for the last races of the season.
Hosspower, I just let iRacing set my G25 for me, that was good enough for me just now.
Damn you guys, damn you to hell. Or so my missus says. I'll be trying iracing again now. I gave it a three months trial a year ago, but never really did enough laps to get a feel. Here we go again.... :mrgreen::clap::drive2:
Can I ask for your preferred G25 game controllers settings? Or is that hijacking this thread too far? ;-)
Yeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaw, welcome Mighty Hoss
Freddy,
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Hosspower, I just let iRacing set my G25 for me, that was good enough for me just now.
Mee too, feels fine :thumbup:
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 11:39
Oh. I thought the series was onto Summit, but it seems it's still on VIR, which I didn't have, doh. Ah well I've paid for the remaining 6 tracks I needed and will d/l them overnight. I would've got them eventually so no biggie.
And with the G25 I just set to 900 degrees in the profiler, with strength to 100 and Damper and Spring to 0. In game I'm using 20 for FFB strength, seems to be the best level for most cars. I found calibrating a bit of a pain at first, if you don't centre it just right it can be off by quite a margin, took me a few goes.
if you guys sign up or get people to sign up, use my email as a referral, pretty please :mrgreen:
Oh, Oh. I get better quick. I just did a 1:56.1xx at Silverstone, so I'm only 4 seconds off "most" of the Aliens...
The V8 practice session seems to attract a lot of pros, so I'm probably not as slow as it seems. Just a lot of competition in the series right now.
The Skippy was a bit of a kindler, gentler series. I might struggle for a while here! :-)
I'm down to 1.53.4-6s. I put a video of it on youtube if you need to see where I'm gaining time.
Gudday all,
Another recruit from P&G reporting for duty.:-)
My racing name is Brian Tarrant and am struggling so far. This is a far cry from what I am used to, so it may take me a while.......:ohmy:
Thanks for your help FFB, and all who chipped in, I have been following the posts with gusto:thumbup:
It certainly seems a friendly place to be........awesome.
lol
At P&G we pride ourselves on clean racing, so we all relish this challenge, I can assure you.:-)
if you guys sign up or get people to sign up, use my email as a referral, pretty please :mrgreen:
No use mine :-P
Not seeing your name on the driver list Bruz? Is it just me?
Not seeing your name on the driver list Bruz? Is it just me?
Its Brian Tarant
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 12:32
Gudday all,
Another recruit from P&G reporting for duty.:-)
My racing name is Brian Tarrant and am struggling so far. This is a far cry from what I am used to, so it may take me a while.......:ohmy:
Thanks for your help FFB, and all who chipped in, I have been following the posts with gusto:thumbup:
It certainly seems a friendly place to be........awesome.
Ah I thought that was you. I can't see you listed amongst the drivers either.:?::?:
Just give it time to get used to it, it felt very strange to me at first but now it feels completely natural. It is way more sensitive/responsive than what I was used to from other sims.
Can't see Brian Tarant in the list. Lol, Brian Adams plays iRacing.
Never mind there you are.
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 12:36
what have i started.....
The Aussie Invasion.
lol
Found Bruz, all good.
I'm out for tonight, but plan on a big afternoon racing tomorrow, and possibly an all nighter tomorrow night lol.
Have fun guys.
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 12:57
Yeah me too, I've had 5 races at Laguna today (with 2 wins :-D ), I'm a bit raced out.
Bugger, I have to purchase all the tracks in the Skippy season before I can enter, even though I have the next few in the schedule. Oh well, lucky I got enough money.:-D
No you don't.
You just need the particular car / track combo the series races on. You don't need to "sign up" for a season. You can come and go as you please.
Though, the more you buy the bigger the discount. ;-)
ERrrrr, apparently Allan already mentioned this. This thread is moving at the speed of iRacing now - and it isn't no Slowstice.
And you should use mine, for the sole fact that you shouldn't use Roush9's.
how do yall race so much? I've been of work for 2 weeks now and haven't raced once.
Freddyfartbox
14 May 10, 18:20
how do yall race so much? I've been of work for 2 weeks now and haven't raced once.
Well I'm single with no kids, so my times all my own. Plus I'm addicted.:-)
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