Not nearly as fun as hiding under the guardrail and tire stacks on the left of the large sand trap in T1 at KY2.
Yes, I know that....I was pointing out that the ASS people were using a very juvenile rationale for saying that S3 was just around the corner.
Even though I think it's pretty sad that we now have words that approximate what an acronym sounds like when spoken, I have to admit, I roffled at that video too!
BTW....aren't these 'rumors' coming from the last ASS release where they surmise that since LFS is at Patch Y, and there is only one letter left in the alphabet, that an S3 release is imminent?
I have 51,344 overall laps completed in 4883 finished races, competed in nearly 90 league races (of which I have DNF'd in only about 5), but since I only have 408 laps on the oval in the FO8, I technically don't qualify based on this "500 minimum laps in FO8/KY1". Not trying to boast, but this is the perfect example of why test races are the only way to go.
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Get that XMS2 2GB ram kit as Stang linked for $69 (get a $40 MIB), and then apply the extra $40 to a better proc, like the E4500.
gremwood,
There a ton of racing series and leagues you can join. League of the Americas (LOTA) has racing on Thursday evenings (two GTR leagues, one is unrestricted, one is field balanced with restrictions) and on Monday evenings (random cars/track chosen by the drivers). LOTA normally races at 9:30 PM EST. Comprehensive rule set, very well organized, and a great community.
On Saturdays, there are a number of leagues in which to race. Most are in Europe in their evenings, so you are looking at 2PM EST average start time locally. Original LFS League (OLFSL) is a good one because it places you in a pool that most closely matches your speed. If you are looking for an open wheel series, check out Open Wheel Racing League (OWRL), which like OLFSL, puts you in a pool per your speed and you move up as you prove your skill.
A few others that seem pretty active to check out:
Regarding the IGTC and MoE...these series you need to be part of a team to get into these series, and they are very tough leagues that attract some of the best racers in LFS. Not to discourage you in looking toward these as a goal...just be informed of the difficulty and requirements.
As you can see, there are a ton of choices. Check into them, see what you think fits you. Just remember that league racing will generally be more serious than pick-up racing, even the organized pick-up racing like CTRA. You get out of league racing what you put into it, so if you are willing to work at it, league racing can be very fun and rewarding.
There a ton of racing series and leagues you can join. League of the Americas (LOTA) has racing on Thursday evenings (two GTR leagues, one is unrestricted, one is field balanced with restrictions) and on Monday evenings (random cars/track chosen by the drivers). LOTA normally races at 9:30 PM EST. Comprehensive rule set, very well organized, and a great community.
On Saturdays, there are a number of leagues in which to race. Most are in Europe in their evenings, so you are looking at 2PM EST average start time locally. Original LFS League (OLFSL) is a good one because it places you in a pool that most closely matches your speed. If you are looking for an open wheel series, check out Open Wheel Racing League (OWRL), which like OLFSL, puts you in a pool per your speed and you move up as you prove your skill.
A few others that seem pretty active to check out:
- LFS Beginners Cup - http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=178
- Gentlefoot leagues - http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=121
- UF Racers Club - http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=114
- Unity Racing series - http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=133
- Head-to-Head - http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=193
Regarding the IGTC and MoE...these series you need to be part of a team to get into these series, and they are very tough leagues that attract some of the best racers in LFS. Not to discourage you in looking toward these as a goal...just be informed of the difficulty and requirements.
As you can see, there are a ton of choices. Check into them, see what you think fits you. Just remember that league racing will generally be more serious than pick-up racing, even the organized pick-up racing like CTRA. You get out of league racing what you put into it, so if you are willing to work at it, league racing can be very fun and rewarding.
I agree...each track had a spot you could do a "pit" procedure where the car can pull in, the admin can enable resetting, the car resets and returns to the track, and the admin re-disables the reset.
Also, there were several "ways back in" if you made contact and flipped over a barrier. Top notch job by David "Le Kid" Sirois using the Layout Editor addon tool and the one native to LFS.
Also, there were several "ways back in" if you made contact and flipped over a barrier. Top notch job by David "Le Kid" Sirois using the Layout Editor addon tool and the one native to LFS.
31 in the race. 45 drivers put in a qualifying time. Take the top 25 from qualifying and put them in the race. Take the other 20, put them in a 50 lap race, and transfer the top 6 to the main race.
Or, even this: take the field of 45, put #1, #4, #7, etc etc in race 1, #2, #5, #8 in race 2, and #3, #6, #9 in race 3, and take the top 10 from each race. Kind of like what USAC does.
Or, even this: take the field of 45, put #1, #4, #7, etc etc in race 1, #2, #5, #8 in race 2, and #3, #6, #9 in race 3, and take the top 10 from each race. Kind of like what USAC does.
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I wouldn't think so because the replay doesn't automatically stop recording when the final lap is completed. Hmmmm....I may have to do some testing on this also.
Though, it is possible that the replay will show the change in laps at the time it is done. Not such a bad thing, as it would be a visual indicator that the race had to be extended due to the GWC.
Not directly involved in this race, but I'll give some info and make a suggestion. When NASCAR does this, it's so they don't end under caution, and is purely for fan and TV interests. Also, when they do have a caution that causes this condition, they throw the red flag to avoid going around the track as many times as it takes to clean the mess up, which could cause fuel issues with cars, and that isn't good for TV ratings either.
So, when this happens, throw the red flag, stop the SC at a safe place (presumably on the back straight), and have the race steward (presumably with server admin rights) adjust the laps with the "/laps=##" command to make sure that when you go back to green, there are 2 laps to go.
So, when this happens, throw the red flag, stop the SC at a safe place (presumably on the back straight), and have the race steward (presumably with server admin rights) adjust the laps with the "/laps=##" command to make sure that when you go back to green, there are 2 laps to go.
Been talking with BigTime about this vid and it's potential, and I must say, I am looking forward to the end product.
/me shakes his head at inexperienced race organizer.
You don't list what track/car this race is, you waffle on the server name, you announce the event 1 day before the qualifying race, and the link that is supposed to have all the updated info has absolutely no posts in it.
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:dnfnoob:
You don't list what track/car this race is, you waffle on the server name, you announce the event 1 day before the qualifying race, and the link that is supposed to have all the updated info has absolutely no posts in it.
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:dnfnoob:Well, I was thinking about what I said and requested, and I realize that the "Following car..." part is more to specify which lap that car is on for the start point in the replay cutting process, not so that when you start the replay in LFS its is following that car. The paused request would be handy, still.
Welcome back...very nice skins, BTW. How about a listing of who's on the team?
In LOTA, I process protest by first getting a replay snippet (thank you mprEDIT!!!!) that is as small as possible. This was a life saver in race 1 of our latest league in which we had 3 protests that were several laps deep into an hour long race.
If I know the accident happened on lap 3 in the turn at the end of the Blackwood backstraight, I get it on the lap of the incident, starting with going into sector 2 of lap 3 and ending with going into lap 3 sector 3 and indicate who to follow. Invariably, it doesn't follow the driver I asked about, and I have to pause, bring up the connections list, select the driver, and then start the replay.
Either fix (sorry if it has been already) the "follow car..." part, or start the replay paused.
All of the other issues, like remembering the mpr folder location have seemingly been fixed, and all the wish list items I can think of have already been suggested.
I have on more than one occasion literally voiced the words "mprEDIT friggin' rocks!".
If I know the accident happened on lap 3 in the turn at the end of the Blackwood backstraight, I get it on the lap of the incident, starting with going into sector 2 of lap 3 and ending with going into lap 3 sector 3 and indicate who to follow. Invariably, it doesn't follow the driver I asked about, and I have to pause, bring up the connections list, select the driver, and then start the replay.
Either fix (sorry if it has been already) the "follow car..." part, or start the replay paused.
All of the other issues, like remembering the mpr folder location have seemingly been fixed, and all the wish list items I can think of have already been suggested.
I have on more than one occasion literally voiced the words "mprEDIT friggin' rocks!".
Yeah, we'll get it going again if the guys show some interest, but for now, all we were really doing was racing our regular teammates, because no one came to the server on meeting nights.
CoRe Driver Development Team - Operation Suspended
Unfortunately, due to inactivity by the existing CDDT team members, and other obligations by the CoRe Racing team members, the CDDT is suspending operation. The team was meant to be a learning experience for it's members, and participation is paramount to that idea. For the time being, no more applications will be processed. Of course, drivers willing to learn in a respectful manner are always invited to join the CoRe server when we are online.
That was Jason. See the Lisner decal on the hood?
Race 1 is tonight! Still plenty of room to register!
At this time, there are 13 drivers registered for this series. We conducted a series warm-up race this past Monday, and the results were fantastic! We witnessed some very competitive racing after only 35 minutes of track time (20 practice & 15 qual) before the race, with many of the drivers completing their first laps on the combo.
If you are looking for a fresh approach to racing and are eager to discover and develop new car/track skills, the Monday Night Random Combo Cup is for you!
If you are looking for a fresh approach to racing and are eager to discover and develop new car/track skills, the Monday Night Random Combo Cup is for you!
LOTA Monday Night Random Combo Cup
- Official events on Mondays, February 25th - May 5th, 2008 @ 9:30 PM EST (GMT-5)
- Car/Tracks selected randomly from a known list, 5 minutes before practice!
- 20-minute practice, 15-minute qualifying, 40-minute race.
Congrats to F1RST and Rocabiliz! He certainly is one of the fastest young racers to come along in a while. Wow...a strong line-up gets even stronger. Great pickup guys!
Man, SUMO is a hell of a lot of fun! Played it back before we had some automated server with points and stuff, so I'll definitely be checking this one out!
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