I just got it! (iRacing)

BeepBeep2 · 24 June 09, 17:40

My dad said yes to a 3 month subscription, for $25. It was a steal and I got Daytona IR for free. Here comes a month of spinning off the track...

zo6scott · 24 June 09, 19:15

congrats, be patient and have fun!

Geekboy · 27 June 09, 02:07

I signed up a few days ago for this promo as well. I need to figure out how to be fast in the Rookie Solstice w/o going off track...

alex291190 · 27 June 09, 02:10

I'm Alex White on it, say hi if you see me in a race

BeepBeep2 · 27 June 09, 02:15

I've been in a race with you already. *facepalm*

ellis · 27 June 09, 06:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geekboy

I signed up a few days ago for this promo as well. I need to figure out how to be fast in the Rookie Solstice w/o going off track...

When you are a rookie, you don't need to be fast.

Concentrate on getting the car round the circuit and getting to your D License before you think about speed.

If you are struggling with the Solstice at Lime Rock then don't worry - you aren't the only one. Wait till Laguna Seca and it'll be much easier.

Geekboy · 27 June 09, 07:02

I don't struggle too badly keeping the Solstice on the track at Lime Rock or Laguna, but I am about 6-7 seconds slow at Laguna (1:53-1:55) and maybe a little less at Lime Rock. At Lanier in the Legends my best is about 0.25 seconds slower than the best Ive seen thus far, while keeping it clean.

pk500 · 27 June 09, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellis

If you are struggling with the Solstice at Lime Rock then don't worry - you aren't the only one. Wait till Laguna Seca and it'll be much easier.

Funny, it's the exact opposite for me. I'm fairly quick at Lime Rock in the Rookie Solstice -- 1:05.1 -- but I can't find my hand from my azz at Laguna!

Great sim.

Take care,
PK

BeepBeep2 · 29 June 09, 06:09

I can only manage a 1:51 at Laguna in Rookie Solstice, have only tried the Spec Racer @ Limerock, a ton of fun.

But I'm an oval guy, and run in the Advanced and/or Rookie Legends Cup most of the time. I just can't stand Lanier though, there is no 2nd race groove like at South Boston.

Fabby · 29 June 09, 06:14

After watching some racing this past weekend at Mosport I am a little more Inclined to try Iracing out!! A lot of the SCCA t-1, t-2, FV, F500, SSB, and other club cars had Iracing stickers on them!
So it must be a pretty good training tool.

BeepBeep2 · 29 June 09, 07:55

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpTPeO5auCI

Crappy 5th gear shifting, could have stayed in 4th.

24 June 09, 17:40	#1
BeepBeep2 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 17	I just got it! (iRacing) My dad said yes to a 3 month subscription, for $25. It was a steal and I got Daytona IR for free. Here comes a month of spinning off the track...

24 June 09, 19:15	#2
zo6scott Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis Age: 51	congrats, be patient and have fun!

27 June 09, 02:07	#3
Geekboy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Howard City, MI (near BFE) Age: 36	I signed up a few days ago for this promo as well. I need to figure out how to be fast in the Rookie Solstice w/o going off track...

27 June 09, 02:10	#4
alex291190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotland, Irvine (Near-ish glasgow) Age: 22	I'm Alex White on it, say hi if you see me in a race

27 June 09, 02:15	#5
BeepBeep2 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 17	I've been in a race with you already. facepalm

27 June 09, 07:02	#7
Geekboy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Howard City, MI (near BFE) Age: 36	I don't struggle too badly keeping the Solstice on the track at Lime Rock or Laguna, but I am about 6-7 seconds slow at Laguna (1:53-1:55) and maybe a little less at Lime Rock. At Lanier in the Legends my best is about 0.25 seconds slower than the best Ive seen thus far, while keeping it clean.

29 June 09, 06:09	#9
BeepBeep2 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 17	I can only manage a 1:51 at Laguna in Rookie Solstice, have only tried the Spec Racer @ Limerock, a ton of fun. But I'm an oval guy, and run in the Advanced and/or Rookie Legends Cup most of the time. I just can't stand Lanier though, there is no 2nd race groove like at South Boston.

29 June 09, 06:14	#10
Fabby Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 35	After watching some racing this past weekend at Mosport I am a little more Inclined to try Iracing out!! A lot of the SCCA t-1, t-2, FV, F500, SSB, and other club cars had Iracing stickers on them! So it must be a pretty good training tool.

29 June 09, 07:55	#11
BeepBeep2 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Age: 17	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpTPeO5auCI Crappy 5th gear shifting, could have stayed in 4th.