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[Handlebar]

We hear the prize selections (course/car) late tonight or early Tuesday, right?

Anyone heard what's wot yet?

 

[Apmaddock]

I can't remember if I started on 14k or 28k. All that I can remember was how annoying it was to hear the phrase "surfing the web."

Around our house it was definitely "trudging the web."

Eventually we moved up to 56k, but I went off to college where we had a T3 line. This was before there was much streaming of anything going on so internet traffic was happily uncluttered. Things were lightning fast and great. The cable internet my Junior and Senior years wasn't too bad, either.

Four years later I moved back home for a while and back to 56k... I'm still not back to where I once was.

 

[kcheeb]

We hear the prize selections (course/car) late tonight or early Tuesday, right?

Hey Handlebar,

The course/car combos are asked to be selected within 24 hours of the race and I believe Bowler and Rally have ratified the Division 1 results.

So, sometime tonight we should have our weekly practice rota announced 👍

 

[kcheeb]

I can't remember if I started on 14k or 28k. All that I can remember was how annoying it was to hear the phrase "surfing the web."

Around our house it was definitely "trudging the web."

Eventually we moved up to 56k, but I went off to college where we had a T3 line. This was before there was much streaming of anything going on so internet traffic was happily uncluttered. Things were lightning fast and great. The cable internet my Junior and Senior years wasn't too bad, either.

Four years later I moved back home for a while and back to 56k... I'm still not back to where I once was.

Can you say 300 baud modem on a Commodore 64

 

[Apmaddock]

I'm pretty sure that first one was a 14k modem. I can still remember how that sounded fast when considering the fact that we were getting information for a computer from a phone line. . . gasp.

300 baud, though. Yeesh.

 

[Infinital-NG]

Started with a 14.4 connection to my local college that I had to pay $200 for 6 months up front. Spent most time on BBS chat rooms (I think they were called bbs. Like awol.net and such)

Then went up to 56K before college and had a t1 at college I think.

Had a commodore 64, but didn't have the modem.

 

[JLBowler]

Have you run the Mach 1? It's pretty much useless in stock form due to a very low transmission limit.

Unless you're running a very short course. I'm too lazy to go back and look but even Autumn Ring Mini would be pushing it.

I forgot about that, I'll have to take it off the list.

 

[JLBowler]

Hey Handlebar,

The course/car combos are asked to be selected within 24 hours of the race and I believe Bowler and Rally have ratified the Division 1 results.

So, sometime tonight we should have our weekly practice rota announced 👍

Our findings have been sent to Zero. Should I send them to you as well Cheeb?

 

[kcheeb]

Our findings have been sent to Zero. Should I send them to you as well Cheeb?

If it's not a pain for you to do, sure. Feeling I may have put my foot in my mouth,

 

[Rallywagon]

300 baud? Eee! I started my interent experience on a Mac LCII with 14.4k and Aol 2.0 back then I thought the movie hackers was rad as H£||, still do. Anyway. A lot of my early teens was spent on that thing, scripting, making progs and phishers, role playing in chat rooms, still remember the script line to roll dice.
NG, BBS is bulletin board, an old version of what we are on. I think your thinking of IRC, internet relay chat.

 

[Apmaddock]

a Mac LCII with 14.4k and Aol 2.0

Same here. Almost exactly.

It may have been an LCIII, though.

 

[racefan78]

I made a lot of mistakes last night which were quite out of character, and I appologize to anyone who may have been victims of my numerous spins, especially Naruto at Deep Forest and Miss Devious at Cape Ring.

 

[M1SS-D3V10US]

Okay. I've not had a lot of free time today, so I'm missing photos for the Cape Ring race. However, here are some photos from the Division 1 Races!

DEEP FOREST REVERSE​

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Mopar leading the pack

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A 3-way battle for 1st place
Pink = Mopar
White = Bronco
Purple = D3V10US

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Lap 5/7: Turn 1: the positions for 1St, 2nd & 3rd had not changed, and Mopar was pulling away from Bronco and me, so he tried to shorten the turn a little too much.

And for some reason, the game didn't give him a shortcut penalty for this! LOL Bronco & I both are shocked by this.

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Lap 6/7, turn 3 (approaching the first tunnel)

I was able to make the pass on Bronco, but he didn't give it up without a fight, the rest of the race he was all over me.

Good Race Bronco! Damn Good Race!!


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DAYTONA ROAD COURSE​

Mopar, again, leading the feild!

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Another 3-way battle, this one was for was 3rd place.
Green = D3V10US
Color Shift Orange = jlbolwer
Orange = ckoerner210 (I think)

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Heading for the "Bus Stop"

At the entry of the "Bus Stop", Naurto tried to make a pass, but ran into (through) Mopar and was out of shape for the entry. As a result, Naurto ran too wide through the "Bus Stop" and went off, driver's left in the "Bus Stop". This allowed me to pass catch the Mopar's draft upon exit of the "Bus Stop".


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Devious making the pass on Mopar on the front straight, as we approach the end of Lap 1.

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ckoerner210 managed to catch my draft before I passed Mopar, but after turn 1, Lap 2, it was was now another 3-way battle for 1st place

Shinny Green = D3V10US
Flat Green = Mopar
Orange = ckoerner210

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I regret not having had the time to take photos of Cape Ring - my day has been hectic.

 

[M1SS-D3V10US]

I made a lot of mistakes last night which were quite out of character, and I appologize to anyone who may have been victims of my numerous spins, especially Naruto at Deep Forest and Miss Devious at Cape Ring.

I was thinking the same thing, it's not like you cause spins or incidents - in fact, I was saying that to Mopar just today. It's part of racing - none of us like it, but it's part of racing.

If I may say something on this topic, racefan, I watched the replay for Cape Ring, Race 2, you may want to extend your apology to whatbadgeseat as well. The replay (that I have) shows the spin he suffered in Race 2, Lap 1, Turn 2/3, was due to a "pit maneuver". This cause him to caused his spin and then end up as a "road-block". It's my opinion that his lead to the other events happening during this race. Again, it's only my opinion.

Otherwise, you had good racing moments as well.

*Group Hug*

 

[irmopars]

*Group Hug*

*Looks around thinking......Im the only one here!*
Party Time!! 👍

Awesome job on the pics You've always had a knack for em'

 

[Chiochan]

nice photo essays ladies and gents. really tells the story. that's me in the matte green D3 car!

 

[M1SS-D3V10US]

Awesome job on the pics You've always had a knack for em'

Thanks, I just try to capture the moment as I see them in my head. I'm glad you like them. Having done graphic designs has helped me with my "eye", but the filters in limited, in my opinion.

 

[Vol Jbolaz]

Yep. I moved up to pinch you a bit but I think I left enough room for you to come through. Had to get in your head a bit, though, to give myself a chance.

You left me enough room, it is just a bit bumpy and at the speed every little twitch hurts.

Can you say 300 baud modem on a Commodore 64

+1

Though, mine may have been 9600 baud. I'm not sure.

 

[racefan78]

If I may say something on this topic, racefan, I watched the replay for Cape Ring, Race 2, you may want to extend your apology to whatbadgeseat as well. The replay (that I have) shows the spin he suffered in Race 2, Lap 1, Turn 2/3, was due to a "pit maneuver". This cause him to caused his spin and then end up as a "road-block". It's my opinion that his lead to the other events happening during this race. Again, it's only my opinion.

Upon review of this replay, I can see where you're coming from, and I do apologize to badger for that incidental contact. However, I certainly wasn't attempting a "pit maneuver" there. At the time it looked to me like badger came across my nose, otherwise I would have pulled over to give him the position back like last week at Autumn Ring. I think that was just a product of the close racing that was going on, but I am sorry if I took undue advantage of the situation.

 

[M1SS-D3V10US]

Upon review of this replay, I can see where you're coming from, and I do apologize to badger for that incidental contact. However, I certainly wasn't attempting a "pit maneuver" there. At the time it looked to me like badger came across my nose, otherwise I would have pulled over to give him the position back like last week at Autumn Ring. I think that was just a product of the close racing that was going on, but I am sorry if I took undue advantage of the situation.

I wasn't suggesting that you were attempting to perform the "pit maneuver" on him. Rather, I called it that, so that you would know what to look for. I didn't mean to imply that it was intention - I'm sorry that I gave that impression,

 

[Rallywagon]

Just a reminder MONDAY MAYHEM will be starting in about an hour Click the link and check out this weeks format for the first hour and the new team format for C&M. Going on in the Div3 lounge, Be there!

 

[irmopars]

Good racing last night everyone!

So it seems i have been picking a more technical track each week, this is because i want everyone to become better racers. If you stick to the same old (as some call it) childish, boring, lame, cars/tracks, no one gets any better. HSR, Daytona, INDY, Fuji, for example are mostly drafting tracks, who ever come out of the last corner in 2ND, will draft past the leader to take the win. The leader will ALWAYS lose. At this point it isnt a race at all, just a waiting/sandbagging to NOT be in the lead at all. Does this provide the "Close" racing that some people like, yes it does. 4-5 drivers all crossing the finish line with-in a second of each other, is close yes. But if they all sandbagged to not be the leader, instead one guy got lucky to draft faster then the other's and won, doesnt improve your driving skill IMO.
Now, if you and another driver are swapping spots, fighting for position and its a heated battle the whole race, and it comes down to the final corner, then so be it, It was driver skill.
You can call it what ever you like, racing strategy, or the plethora of other names, if you so into winning you have to result to this, then thats sad. Your not here to have fun, you just want your name at the top

That was just a rant, as to why i pick the tracks i do, to avoid things like that, to promote honest, clean, racing. Im not pointing fingers or calling anyone out by the way

My Car/Track for this week will be:
Trial Mountain Reverse
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C6) 2006

 

[M1SS-D3V10US]

My Car/Track for this week will be:
Trial Mountain Reverse
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C6) 2006

Nice!!!!

 

[Handlebar]

MoPar,

Thanks for explaining your reasoning.

What was mentioned previously, was the learning curve of the car and track exceeded the skills of many new drivers to stay on the track, forget be competitive.

 

[irmopars]

Handlebar, if need be, during the week, setup a room or even join a Div1/2/3 room and put all the rules in place, except the Driving line. Use that during the week if you have to, to know the "suggested line", and rough points on were to brake/gas. This will help if your "all over the place, with no beginning in sight".

I know there is no Driving line on race night, but would it be considered to be allowed during the weeks practicing to give some of the newer guys help?

 

[Lookbeer73]

I know I'm new to the league and I'm sorry mopar but that is some bad advice. Handlebar turn everything off, ABS included and practice, practice and then practice some more. Turn Manual transmission on as well. You an only you have a particular driving style...you need to find it and hone it. Sorry for the brutal honesty.

 

[Handlebar]

Handlebar, if need be, during the week, setup a room or even join a Div1/2/3 room and put all the rules in place, except the Driving line. Use that during the week if you have to, to know the "suggested line", and rough points on were to brake/gas. This will help if your "all over the place, with no beginning in sight".

I know there is no Driving line on race night, but would it be considered to be allowed during the weeks practicing to give some of the newer guys help?

Would you turn on the line and find it has any bearing on the lines you run? In the past, I thought it was terrible, but then, I thought I was good... I now know that I'm not skilled, so I don't know if the line is decent.

 

[Vol Jbolaz]

Okay, so... do I need to start a little side game. We see how long car/course combos last? The ones that last the longest bring more points for the people that suggested that.

Maybe just placing bets on the side. It depends on what changes about the S 2000/DF-R combo, but as it is right now, I'd bet that Z06/TM-R won't make it a second week. And yes, it may be challenging, but if it doesn't promote close racing, I don't imagine anyone wants the challenge.

 

[irmopars]

I know I'm new to the league and I'm sorry mopar but that is some bad advice. Handlebar turn everything off, ABS included and practice, practice and then practice some more. Turn Manual transmission on as well. You an only you have a particular driving style...you need to find it and hone it. Sorry for the brutal honesty.

Lookbeer, the drivers in question admit they dont have the skills you or I do, and they do practice and practice all week, not getting awhole lot better. why? Because they dont have reference points, or help to help them when to brake, gas out of a corner. Yes the Driving line is bad (for higher skilled drivers) but for beginners, it works to point them in the right direction. Like i said, its a VERY ROUGH point in the right direction, but atleast its some help. Not many people help other's here, its usually just get on track, pound out laps then leave, while other's are struggling.

 

[Nexcalibur]

Just a reminder MONDAY MAYHEM will be starting in about an hour Click the link and check out this weeks format for the first hour and the new team format for C&M. Going on in the Div3 lounge, Be there!

Cat & Mouse!!!

If I send a request now, will I be able to play tonight??

Is there a chance I will be accepted tonight? Otherwise, I'll join up next week and lose the anxiety.