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I'd like to join the league. I'm up for some clean spec racing.
Yeah. Because D2 is so competitive we rarely win a prize. No one wins more than two or three races a night.
The Prize A and Prize B winners are clear of any complaints so the new combinations may be announced.
Hold on to Prize C, though.
Indeed. I missed 1st by 1 point and I didn't win any races. That was a big part of what I liked about this week so much. I don't need D2 to win any prizes to enjoy SNAIL if the racing is that close. Every single person in our division can potentially win any race. Love it.
Well when I first join SNAIL, I could barely keep up with anyone in D5, but I've grown as a driver so it should be learned that people can change speeds in a matter of days or weeks. Just sayin.
I'd like to join the league. I'm up for some clean spec racing.
Well when I first join SNAIL, I could barely keep up with anyone in D5, but I've grown as a driver so it should be learned that people can change speeds in a matter of days or weeks. Just sayin.
I feel there is a misconception that with enough practice we can all be Aliens. That is just not going to happen. People will peak at different levels and that is fine as long as we all get to have close clean racing. Do I want to be as fast as the D1 guys? Sure. Is it going to happen? Not likely. But I will enjoy racing in whatever division I am currently in as long as the racing is close. I would rather lose a close race than be lapping out front by myself.So.... help me, Dangerzone, I got here some time ago...
"Just sayin...". it's not like I am trying to be a Pinata.
Whatcher point son?
As far as the points/prize/collective Borg Nerdiffery goes, I will go with whatever the league decides but from my perspective, I AM that privateer. I don't see myself ever being in the position of picking a combo. Week in and week out I set personal goals (finish without a serious shunt/consistent lap times/top 5 finish etc.) Small potatoes for some of the better drivers but it is one of the many things that brings me back every Sunday night. After almost 8 months of SNAIL'ing, last night I collected my very first win! Epic achievement but I still have so much to learn. All things aside, this is why I am so proud to belong to this league. I am not the best driver but all the folks here make it so much fun to come back week after week no matter what my results and make me WANT to try harder and never give up. I won't call anyone out, but there are a handful of other drivers in this league that really inspire me. There have been times that I just want to give up because I am so lame at times but I watch these other drivers that do no better than I do and some have even less stellar results but they are here week in and week out and to top it off, they are an important cog in the SNAIL machine. My hats off to those that don't win (or even do all that well at times) but still show up and contribute to what makes us all so happy. Thank you all for your efforts and determination and if I can win one, so can you all!!
Also, if you are just cruising the first race(finishing last) and starting first on the 2nd race...If you shut down your ps3 when you still have the 1st place, you would still beat half the field (in points) by not racing at all.
Some people have more suspect connections than others. So are they the privateer teams that break more often?
Let's stop comparing this to real racing. There are no mechanical dnfs, no engine failures, road shrapnel etc.
I still like the idea of dropping the lowest individual race finishes.
As far as the points/prize/collective Borg Nerdiffery goes, I will go with whatever the league decides but from my perspective, I AM that privateer. I don't see myself ever being in the position of picking a combo. Week in and week out I set personal goals (finish without a serious shunt/consistent lap times/top 5 finish etc.) Small potatoes for some of the better drivers but it is one of the many things that brings me back every Sunday night. After almost 8 months of SNAIL'ing, last night I collected my very first win! Epic achievement but I still have so much to learn. All things aside, this is why I am so proud to belong to this league. I am not the best driver but all the folks here make it so much fun to come back week after week no matter what my results and make me WANT to try harder and never give up. I won't call anyone out, but there are a handful of other drivers in this league that really inspire me. There have been times that I just want to give up because I am so lame at times but I watch these other drivers that do no better than I do and some have even less stellar results but they are here week in and week out and to top it off, they are an important cog in the SNAIL machine. My hats off to those that don't win (or even do all that well at times) but still show up and contribute to what makes us all so happy. Thank you all for your efforts and determination and if I can win one, so can you all!!
As far as the points/prize/collective Borg Nerdiffery goes, I will go with whatever the league decides but from my perspective, I AM that privateer. I don't see myself ever being in the position of picking a combo. Week in and week out I set personal goals (finish without a serious shunt/consistent lap times/top 5 finish etc.) Small potatoes for some of the better drivers but it is one of the many things that brings me back every Sunday night. After almost 8 months of SNAIL'ing, last night I collected my very first win! Epic achievement but I still have so much to learn. All things aside, this is why I am so proud to belong to this league. I am not the best driver but all the folks here make it so much fun to come back week after week no matter what my results and make me WANT to try harder and never give up. I won't call anyone out, but there are a handful of other drivers in this league that really inspire me. There have been times that I just want to give up because I am so lame at times but I watch these other drivers that do no better than I do and some have even less stellar results but they are here week in and week out and to top it off, they are an important cog in the SNAIL machine. My hats off to those that don't win (or even do all that well at times) but still show up and contribute to what makes us all so happy. Thank you all for your efforts and determination and if I can win one, so can you all!!
Now if someone in D1 gets a perfect 100 lets just let some air out of their tires or give them some ballast
And a third
Congrats on the first win, Exo! The harder they are to come by, the more enjoyment they bring!
As always, you represent what S.N.A.I.L. is all about. You may draw inspiration from others, but I draw inspiration from you. For you, racing in this league is not just about winning, it's about challenging yourself to get both faster and cleaner at the same time (and having fun while doing it ). It's that kind of mindset that you and many others share that serve as the heartbeat of this league. 👍
Well said Exo. I had a win once and that was just dumb luck but I still enjoy the battles and close racing. Setting goals is something I want to move towards as I get more consistant. My first goal is to be able to sandbag like you, not sure if I can make it 8 months though...
As far as the points/prize/collective Borg Nerdiffery goes, I will go with whatever the league decides but from my perspective, I AM that privateer. I don't see myself ever being in the position of picking a combo. Week in and week out I set personal goals (finish without a serious shunt/consistent lap times/top 5 finish etc.) Small potatoes for some of the better drivers but it is one of the many things that brings me back every Sunday night. After almost 8 months of SNAIL'ing, last night I collected my very first win! Epic achievement but I still have so much to learn. All things aside, this is why I am so proud to belong to this league. I am not the best driver but all the folks here make it so much fun to come back week after week no matter what my results and make me WANT to try harder and never give up. I won't call anyone out, but there are a handful of other drivers in this league that really inspire me. There have been times that I just want to give up because I am so lame at times but I watch these other drivers that do no better than I do and some have even less stellar results but they are here week in and week out and to top it off, they are an important cog in the SNAIL machine. My hats off to those that don't win (or even do all that well at times) but still show up and contribute to what makes us all so happy. Thank you all for your efforts and determination and if I can win one, so can you all!!
OK, I think I have something here:
Basically, ...............
Once again, it's just a suggestion and feedback is appreciated. I'm always open to working the numbers if something is found to make it work better.
For those who follow AMA MX I am most likely the Kevin Windham of SNAIL. I know I have the ability to get better results but the mental side of the game tends to wreak havoc on where I end up.
Be careful with that comment, we have a few nicknames for Mr. Windham around the big screen (and kdub isn't one of them). I know where you are coming from though, nothing but respect. You're getting me pumped for Sunday!
Edit: Don't get me wrong, Windham is one of my favorites.
You know what I REALLY want to change?
Instead of dropping your worst night of racing out of 4, I would love to drop my lowest 6 race finishes. This is equal to one night and would help people who may have rough outings at certain venues or get taken out every now and then.
I just hate being involved in incidents that are out of my control, finishing near dead last and then winning a few races on the same night only to get a mediocre points total for the night. I still got some wins or podiums but the night won't count due to unfortunate events. Even if I filed a complaint, I won't get counted for a win. The offending driver gets penalized but it doesn't help a driver who got punted.
It would also help big time with Disconnects like Oshawa experienced.
I see alot of upside for everyone. Even the loophole you mention would even out because people who consistently finish well will get even higher points totals. Tanking a race on purpose still doesn't guarantee a win.
NEVAHHH!! Kdub (along with the likes of Larocco) have always been inspiring. I started following Carmichael in his Loretta Lynn days when they said he would never amount to anything!! I show up every Sunday night with my broken down box van and mish mash of parts and a heaping spoonful of hope and see what cards I am dealt. Regardless of what I get, I have a great time and always look forward to the next week!
Tell me some, I got all night.
My hand has been revealed. MX/SX is where I draw from. F1 and other road racing is very intriguing but you that know about AMA dirt, may understand where I am coming from. I am starting to figure out that the "bowl turn" doesn't work in the SNAIL series!! lol!