2007 forum Hyper series

[brchi17]

After having a couple of visits/races in the past 18 months I was wondering if there would be enough people interested in forming our own league for some racing in 2007 ?

Basically what it would involve would be getting 10 people to commit to racing 10 night over the course of the year where we'd get together & race - basically a race every 5 weeks or so at RMR in Narre Warren, Vic.

The nights would most likely be an early week night (Mon-Wed) & the sessions would run from 5pm to 10pm - of course we'd make it a night when all interested could attend hence why I'm putting this up well before the season starts to give us time to work out a timetable that would suit everyone as I know some people work shift work.

cheers,

[wayno]

Would be the Brad Child memorial arse whooping!

[VXfan]

Great idea,I'm in!:cool:
Cheers,
Tony.

[brchi17]

Would be the Brad Child memorial arse whooping!

Hey I'm not dead yet :p !!!

To answer your comment it wouldn't be as we'd run rFactor & the quicker drivers would have to race without the driver aids

no ABS
traction control
vehicle damage set to onThis would bring them back to the field, making it quite a close series ;)

[AmonFan]

Rfactor with the 2CV's now that would be fun, i did a online race the other day with about 20 other fellas with sizzling laps just under the 2minute range, yes 2 mins, lol.......

[Leigh]

Hey I'm not dead yet :p !!!

To answer your comment it wouldn't be as we'd run rFactor & the quicker drivers would have to race without the driver aids

no ABS
traction control
vehicle damage set to onThis would bring them back to the field, making it quite a close series ;)
I like that idea, then the "bump to pass" drivers would need to pass legitimately;)

[brchi17]

I like that idea, then the "bump to pass" drivers would need to pass legitimately;)

they sure would & rest assured there will full rules be black/blue/yellow flags & penalties for dirty driving ;)

[spoonster05]

Well if Tony is in then I'm in, I don't want to get too lonely down the grid :p

[VXfan]

Cheeky bugger!!...................true though.:p

[beast]

Is it possible that someone could make me a copy of rfactor bacuse i have been searching for months but never found a copy. Then i could get that Group A patch that im wanting.

[Chev_350]

Is it possible that someone could make me a copy of rfactor bacuse i have been searching for months but never found a copy. Then i could get that Group A patch that im wanting.

You have to download rFactor, then you must buy code to make it work.

[beast]

That's lovely.

Think i'll stick to the ps2 and sprintcars.

[Designer]

I'm outta the hardcore sim-racing these days, but I do have a full hyperstimulator for sale at the very cheapest price in Melbourne...pm for details/specs/pics

[racer69]

Then i could get that Group A patch that im wanting.

The tremendous looking Group A patch for rFactor is coming along nicely, but a release date for it is still a while off.

[wayno]

What series would you be looking at, how long, how much, etc? What about doing the series in a bunch of different vehicles at different tracks?

[wayno]

Hey I'm not dead yet :p !!!

To answer your comment it wouldn't be as we'd run rFactor & the quicker drivers would have to race without the driver aids

no ABS
traction control
vehicle damage set to onThis would bring them back to the field, making it quite a close series ;)

Cool, so I'd get all the driver aids to use then. ;)

[brchi17]

What series would you be looking at, how long, how much, etc? What about doing the series in a bunch of different vehicles at different tracks?

Basically what it would involve would be getting 10 people to commit to racing 10 nights over the course of the year where we'd get together & race - basically a race every 5 weeks or so at RMR in Narre Warren, Vic.

The nights would most likely be an early week night (Mon-Wed) & the sessions would run from 5pm to 10pm - of course we'd make it a night when all interested could attend hence why I'm putting this up well before the season starts to give us time to work out a timetable that would suit everyone as I know some people work shift work.

The series could be decided upon by a majority vote, however I think as a lot of people have not a lot of experience with rFactor, then perhaps running the same vehicles on different tracks may be better - the new V8 supercar mod would be the pick of the litter!

At least that way people can become familiar with one make of car & master that before they go off onto many various different types of vehicles with totally different characteristics.....

[wayno]

I have NO experience with rfactor pretty much! Ok, see what happens. I just thought various cars would be more fun.

[AmonFan]

If you are running the V8's enjoy the Understeer, snap oversteer :p

[brchi17]

I have NO experience with rfactor pretty much! Ok, see what happens. I just thought various cars would be more fun.

That's cool pal ;) I know it's not everyone cup of tea, so to speak. The only reason why I think sticking with the one type would be better is that it will give everyone a good chance to really get to know one particular type of vehicle (it usually creates closer racing too) - you just want to drive F1's don't you :p !!!

As I said before The series could be decided upon by a majority vote

[wayno]

Me want to drive f1? You must be thinking of someone else! :D

[wayno]

If you are running the V8's enjoy the Understeer, snap oversteer :p

That does not sound encouraging. :( I've only just started to get a little car control with the NASCAR V8 mod. Sounds like I'll be back to square one.

[Leigh]

If you are running the V8's enjoy the Understeer, snap oversteer :p
I tend to have oversteer in and understeer out of corners with the NASCAR setup, so this should suit me to a tee;)

[AmonFan]

The V8 Supercars on NR2003 are just Trans Ams hence the different handling ;) and Formula 1, well they are just too darn fast when you are learning, lol...... Perhaps the Proton Sports cars? plenty of grunt, handles pretty well even in default ;) but i'll be a non starter as im a 1 man show here at the shop, lol....

[wayno]

My roster is on a four week rotation. Shift work makes it bloody hard for me to commit to anything like this, but I would definately be interested. Maybe we need to organise a trial night where we try a few different cars and get some feedback as to what people like driving?

[brchi17]

My roster is on a four week rotation. Shift work makes it bloody hard for me to commit to anything like this, but I would definately be interested. Maybe we need to organise a trial night where we try a few different cars and get some feedback as to what people like driving?

Hence why I am asking so I can organise a calendar that will work for all parties interested - pm me ;)

[wayno]

Hence why I am asking so I can organise a calendar that will work for all parties interested - pm me ;)

I'll just wait till I speak to you on the phone or on msn. ;)

[wayno]

Well, Brad and I were looking at some tracks last night and discussing them. There certainly are a lot to choose from!
Bathurst and Sandown would be definates. We were looking at including the likes of Spa, Monza, Silverstone and the old Hockenheim layout for starters.
Kyalami would be another good one as it was the first track I raced and I found it very easy to learn.

[VXfan]

I assume this means we can run the V8's on any track?
I do like Monza,nice fast circuit.Spa is a trickier one imo but I'll give it a go.
How about Laguna Seca?Monaco? Just thinking we could have a 'Classic Circuits of the World' series?
What about Le Mans?:D (maybe wishful thinking there)
Cheers,
Tony.

[Buffalo]

Bathurst and Sandown would be definates. We were looking at including the likes of Spa, Monza, Silverstone and the old Hockenheim layout for starters.
Kyalami would be another good one as it was the first track I raced and I found it very easy to learn.

What .... no Indy track ! :D

[wayno]

Maybe the old Le Mans would be ok. Brad and I did an enduro at the new layout and it was very boring to say the least. Mulsanne with chicanes is just wrong.

[wayno]

What .... no Indy track ! :D

Nope! :p

[beast]

. Mulsanne with chicanes is just wrong.

Too true.

Is there the pre 1979 spa track, the 14km high speed test.

[AmonFan]

Too true.

Is there the pre 1979 spa track, the 14km high speed test.

there is the 67 GPL Conversion http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Spa%2D Francorchamps%201967

[spoonster05]

Too true.

Is there the pre 1979 spa track, the 14km high speed test.

I have enough trouble getting around a 3 or 4 kilometre circuit in a reasonanble time so the 14km would be the end of me :D :p

[VXfan]

I have enough trouble getting around a 3 or 4 kilometre circuit in a reasonanble time so the 14km would be the end of me :D :p
But you'd have a nice loooonng straight to cruise along on.;) :)

[spoonster05]

But you'd have a nice loooonng straight to cruise along on.;) :)


You know damn well I have just as much trouble driving in a straight line !! :p

[Leigh]

I agree...I see the apex's on the straights too!

[Road Runner 72]

I need a day job arggg.

[VXfan]

You know damn well I have just as much trouble driving in a straight line !! :p
Oh,I don't know about that.I thought it was your insanely late braking manouvres that were the problem:p

[beast]

I have enough trouble getting around a 3 or 4 kilometre circuit in a reasonanble time so the 14km would be the end of me :D :p

Here's a track idea for you then AMAROO PARK.

And i have GPL and love it (Play it all the time).
I have a sad,sad,sad life.

[Mark Wicks]

Unfortunately, i wouldn't be able to commit to a series, but if there's a spare seat from time time time, would love to join in for some fun.

Anyway, regarding tracks, have you thought about running the ficticious circuits? In my opinion, they are SO SO much better and WAY more fun than the recreated 'real' circuits.

[wayno]

Most people just seem to have a desire to race 'real' tracks from what I've found. Some of the made up one's are pretty good though.
I really think a test day is in order. ;)

[vikings100]

Hi guys, count me in.Has been a bit boring flocking the field in V8SC 3 on playstation.
Cheers Greg

[wayno]

Brad and I have been discussing this and it seems the best night would be a Thursday night, with races every four weeks.

[VXfan]

Sounds good to me.:)

[vikings100]

Thursday nights sounds good, i'd better go down there and have a few practice runs 1st.just to get used to it.

[brchi17]

Brad and I have been discussing this and it seems the best night would be a Thursday night, with races every four weeks.

I thought you were talking about some practice next week, not the 07 season....:confused:

[wayno]

I thought you were talking about some practice next week, not the 07 season....:confused:

You should stay away from Johnnie! I was referring to what night during the week. Next Thursday sounds good for a practice though. Would be a good chance to try and work on some set ups.
I might have to get rfactor myself. We will probably have a bit to do.

[brchi17]

You should stay away from Johnnie! I was referring to what night during the week. Next Thursday sounds good for a practice though. Would be a good chance to try and work on some set ups.
I might have to get rfactor myself. We will probably have a bit to do.

I wasn't on the Johnnie Tuesday night, that was Wednesday night :p !!!

I must admit I do feel like one now ;)

[wayno]

Brad and I have been discussing this and it seems the best night would be a Thursday night, with races every four weeks.

This is subject to date availability of course. ;)

[spoonster05]

Thursdays sound good for me, especially as it's not every week. I can mark off my unavailibility well in advance then

[wayno]

Brad and I are going to have some test runs on various tracks next Thursday. If anyone wants to have a practice steer let us know and we'll see how many cars are available.

[Designer]

Here's a track idea for you then AMAROO PARK.

And i have GPL and love it (Play it all the time).
I have a sad,sad,sad life.

What is your best time around the Nurbergring ?

[Chev_350]

That's lovely.

Think i'll stick to the ps2 and sprintcars.

mate, if you have a decent PC and steering wheel you would not be disapointed

[Leigh]

So I have not heard what the damage will be for this little tourny...

[brchi17]

So I have not heard what the damage will be for this little tourny...

but have you bothered to ask :p ???

others have & they know the answer :p

[brchi17]

OK guys it appears that we've got 6 or 7 ready to commit to a series, which is fantastic, a few more would be great, so we can fill the grid with 10 drivers and form our own league ;)

What I would like to know is from those competing, what sort of car you'd drive (Ba or VZ) & what # you'd like on your race car.....

I will pm everyone soon regarding the dates & final costs etc, but that is still about a week or two away.

cheers,

[VXfan]

VZ for me!Not fussed which one though.:)
Cheers,
Tony.

[vikings100]

Murphy's #51 VZ Brad

[vikings100]

What time on thursday are you going to practice?

[brchi17]

6pm onwards

[Leigh]

What I would like to know is from those competing, what sort of car you'd drive (Ba or VZ) & what # you'd like on your race car.....
You need to ask?

In answer, couldn't care and couldn't care;)

I reckon Wayne might like the #9 Falcon:p

[spoonster05]

Tasman VZ for me, prefer #3

[brchi17]

You need to ask?

In answer, couldn't care and couldn't care;)

I reckon Wayne might like the #9 Falcon:p

indeed he would, go you fence sitter you :p LOL !!!

[wayno]

I reckon Wayne might like the #9 Falcon:p

I reckon you might like hospital food and watching Bathurst on tv from home with comments like that! :p

[brchi17]

OK I have sorted out the dates with Redmist for our series & we've been able to lock in a Thursday night every 4 weeks.

Round 1 - Jan 18th
Round 2 - Feb 15th
Round 3 - Mar 15th
Round 4 - Apr 12th
Round 5 - May 10th
Round 6 - Jun 7th
Round 7 - Jul 5th
Round 8 - Aug 2nd
Round 9 - Aug 30th
Round 10 - Sept 27thPractice will start at 5pm with the 1st race starting around 7.30pm, finishing around 10.30pm ish.......

We still have a couple of spots (2or3) available for the series, so either post here or pm me ;)

cheers,

[wayno]

I had my first look at rfactor last night. This promises to be fun! ;)

[VXfan]

Looks good.Any decision on tracks yet?

[AmonFan]

When Wayno came and saw me yesterday i proposed a 10 round series to be run at Baskerville :p we could call it the BASKCAR series

[brchi17]

Looks good.Any decision on tracks yet?

almost finalised, more information in the coming days

[wayno]

I hope you guys will be impressed. Some of them are pearlers. ;)

[VXfan]

I'm guessing Spa and Kyalami will be in there somewhere.I suck on both these tracks on PS2 sp god knows what carnage I will cause!!
Cheers,
Tony.

[wayno]

No details will be released for the calendar until we have everything locked away. We are still working of set-ups for about half the circuits and this will take a little bit more time.
I think you will be impressed though. ;)

[spoonster05]

Sounds good, hopefully the R Factor cars are a little more user friendly than the NR2003 Trans Am V8 mod, well in my case anyway :p

[wayno]

Last night was the first time I drove one and I found them to be pretty good. They definately ride the kerbs better than the NASCAR 2003 V8's.
I'm pretty crap but I found them ok.

[VXfan]

Top work gents,looking forward to driving one of these babies.:cool:
And Andrew,I hear ya buddy.;)
Cheers,
Tony.

[vikings100]

Sounds good Brad, I was gonna come and have a look last night but got caught up, will go and have a look maybe tonight..
Cheers Greg:sick2:

[brchi17]

Sounds good, hopefully the R Factor cars are a little more user friendly than the NR2003 Trans Am V8 mod, well in my case anyway :p

they are Andrew, plus there is a lot more scope with regards to driver aids for making the cars kinder to drive than N2003 for novice drivers ;)

It was interesting to note Wayno's comments last night was that he was a lot closer to me than he thought he would be - I still don't think he believes me when I tell him that I am 'new' to rFactor....sure I have the game, but my pc is too slow to run it properly...:rolleyes:

[wayno]

Let me enjoy being a little happy with myself at least for a while!

[Leigh]

Last night was the first time I drove one and I found them to be pretty good. They definately ride the kerbs better than the NASCAR 2003 V8's.
I'm pretty crap but I found them ok.
If you think YOUR crap, wait till the rest of us hit the track LOL

[wayno]

But you guys will be allowed driver aids. I can't have any. :(

[spoonster05]

But you guys will be allowed driver aids. I can't have any. :(

I'd assume that there will be some form of parity that if someone like myself starts winning races regularly (stop laughing guys !! :p) with driver aids they will have some of them removed ?

[Road Runner 72]

I'd assume that there will be some form of parity that if someone like myself starts winning races regularly (stop laughing guys !! :p) with driver aids they will have some of them removed ?

No, I have heard they start with your fingers.

[brchi17]

I'd assume that there will be some form of parity that if someone like myself starts winning races regularly (stop laughing guys !! :p) with driver aids they will have some of them removed ?

Andrew, what we've been discussing is that to try & make it fair for everyone, the faster drivers will have less/no driver aids & they may have to carry more fuel (ie heaver) or even do additional pit stops if they're too quick.

While we don't want to stop people from winning, we need to make it fair for everyone. I suspect that after a couple of nights, most people will want the driver aids either detuned or removed. As you get better at it you'll find yourself wanting to explore the limits of the car more, which you can only do with the aids set to low or off.

So basically rather than put a handbrake on the faster drivers, we're hoping the additional aids will help make the newer drivers faster. You see on this game we can adjust ABS, traction control, damage, steering/braking help etc & with them, you can modify the game for a wide range of ages & abilities. One idea was to make the fastest drivers race with vehicle damage on, so they have to back off a little to ensure they don't fall off & destroy the car, which can happen ;)

Another thing we're working on is with regards to our selection of tracks. We're working on trying to choose tracks for the season where we start on easier ones & progress to harder ones over the course of the series.

With just for about everyone being new to rFactor (except for Larry, the rFactor god:p ) running easier tracks to start with, should allow everyone to spend more time learning about how the cars move. Trying to learn a 20 corner track when you don't know what the car is going to do on the limit is not fair for anyone. This was also why we've chosen to race on 'real' tracks, so at least everyone should have some idea of where they go. Even though, some of the fantasy ones are much more enjoyable to drive/race on - perhaps we can go down that route for our 2nd series once everyone is more experienced.....

I hope this has shed a better light on the series.

[wayno]

Parity! Ohhhh that word can cause trouble! :(

[brchi17]

Parity! Ohhhh that word can cause trouble! :(

So you'd prefer we'd all race with identical cars & finish every race several laps down then :p

[wayno]

So you'd prefer we'd all race with identical cars & finish every race several laps down then :p

I thought you were going to make me race with no driver aids anyway.

[Leigh]

I thought you were going to make me race with no driver aids anyway.
Well your the one that says we should be removing from the V8's:p

[wayno]

Well your the one that says we should be removing from the V8's:p

:confused:

[wayno]

So you'd prefer we'd all race with identical cars & finish every race several laps down then :p

I'm not THAT much slower than you!

[brchi17]

I'm not THAT much slower than you!

I wasn't walking about me :p

[wayno]

I wasn't walking about me :p

If you were walking than I might have a chance.

[brchi17]

By the way there are 2-3 seats available for what will be a fantastic series of racing

[spoonster05]

Looking forward to it, will have to do a little R Factor research in the coming weeks ;)

[brchi17]

Looking forward to it, will have to do a little R Factor research in the coming weeks ;)

try looking here (http://www.rfactorcentral.com/list.cfm?cat=Car%20 Mods) there are heeps of stuff about it ;)

[Leigh]

I wanna do this one (http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Lawnm ower%20Racing);)

[VXfan]

Cool! The 2CV's look fun too.:cool:
Cheers,
Tony.

[AmonFan]

Lol @ the Lawn Mowers, i have been running them for quite a while now, and as mentioned earlier the 2CV's are a blast, sizzling times of just under 2mins at Sandown ;) close to 50 secs off a V8 Supercar :p

[wayno]

Sounds close to my time IN a V8 Supercar! :o

[VXfan]

This should get us all in the mood for the season and hopefully encourage others to join in.:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gybzhJJH-DI
Check out the coming together of cars 9 & 6 in the opening sequence,shades of what's to come with Brad and Wayno maybe?:D
Cheers,
Tony.

[AmonFan]

Lol what gives with the tyres on the inside of the right hander under the bridge, lol.... i raced there yesterday and there was no tyres there......... mind you that sandtrap at the right hander leading up the bridge is a bugger (Konica)

[VXfan]

At Oran Park,I always find the quick right/left combo before the last corner to be hell!Get it right and it feels great,get it wrong and it's disaster!:D (and that's with a joystick,god help me with a simulator!)
Cheers,
Tony.

[wayno]

Check out the coming together of cars 9 & 6 in the opening sequence,shades of what's to come with Brad and Wayno maybe?:D

Only when he's lapping me! :(

[Leigh]

Aren't both 9 and 6 FORDS???

[VXfan]

Aren't both 9 and 6 FORDS???
Yes,I know but it reminded me of the last simulator session we all had where those 2 were at each other all the time.
Don't think we'll see Wayno in the Caltex falcon!:D
Cheers,
Tony.

[wayno]

Yes,I know but it reminded me of the last simulator session we all had where those 2 were at each other all the time.
Don't think we'll see Wayno in the Caltex falcon!:D
Cheers,
Tony.

Well picked! :D

[brchi17]

This should get us all in the mood for the season and hopefully encourage others to join in.:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gybzhJJH-DI
Check out the coming together of cars 9 & 6 in the opening sequence,shades of what's to come with Brad and Wayno maybe?:D
Cheers,
Tony.

Hey I'm not the one who punts the back markers out of the way, that was Wayno's big trick, just ask Leigh ;) :p !!!

[wayno]

Hey I'm not the one who punts the back markers out of the way, that was Wayno's big trick, just ask Leigh ;) :p !!!

He deserved it. :p

[brchi17]

bump, by the way there are still a couple of spare seats available for either the whole season or particular rounds of the series

[wayno]

So what's the final count for confirmed full series runners Brad?

[brchi17]

So what's the final count for confirmed full series runners Brad?

We've got 8 drivers locked in for the series, leaving two spare seats, so hopefully by the time Round 1 starts on January 18th we'll have a full grid of 10 drivers

[wayno]

We've got 8 drivers locked in for the series, leaving two spare seats, so hopefully by the time Round 1 starts on January 18th we'll have a full grid of 10 drivers

Great news. Might have to organise another night so we can finalise the set-ups for the last few circuits.
Then might have to think about our 'series launch'! :D

[Road Runner 72]

So is there still spare seats & how many rounds for the season? as I is thinking of taken annul leave so I can join in? but I do have a busy month of Feb.

Cheers

[Road Runner 72]

Thanks for the chat on msn Brad, all good I feel.