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[Gr8_Lakes]

Anyone staying up late to watch the first race of the 2016 Formula 1 season?

Yup.

Remember, no spoilers.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Is that what your post was about? Because yea, same reaction

 

[Gr8_Lakes]

Is that what your post was about? Because yea, same reaction

Yup

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

Yup

What a race this could be an awesome season!

 

[Lessen]

I appreciate no spoilers. I have the noon replay set to record. Now I just have to remember not to go to Facebook.

 

[CoachMK21]

That's assuming the corvette could see the Porsche.The BMW was hiding the Porsche. Remember it's real racing no blind side indicators just a spotter. Vision is so highly limited in race cars. It wouldn't surprise me if he just straight up didn't know the Porsche was there.

At least in the Porsche GTD car, they do have a very sophisticated blind spot monitoring system. It's essentially a back up camera that's always on. When a car is in the back up camera it shows additional indicators. When a car is on the side it shows a huge arrow pointing in that direction.


EDIT:
I remember seeing the screen while watching the race yesterday. It was in Leh Keen's on board camera. If IMSA puts the race up, I'll see if I can find it.

 

[JFlagg_PGH]

New this year, the NBC Sports app has full race replay for F1. You can even AirPlay them to Apple TV. Nice to be able to watch these races at a reasonable EST

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

New this year, the NBC Sports app has full race replay for F1. You can even AirPlay them to Apple TV. Nice to be able to watch these races at a reasonable EST

Pvr's do the same thing I only stay up that late to watch the Australian GP the rest will get Pvred and watched in the morning before NASCAR starts

 

[Lessen]

I kicked off my F1 season with a Grand Prix of my own. I thought a full length sim race was in order this morning.

 

[nmcp1]

X10.. WOW!

 

[Nicktune]

@nmcp1 I agree to terms and conditions of the ButtKicker Challenge IV and am ready to make my picks.

 

[nmcp1]

@nmcp1 I agree to terms and conditions of the ButtKicker Challenge IV and am ready to make my picks.

@Nicktune You are cleared to make your 3 picks.[/USER]

 

[Lessen]

@Nicktune ^^^

Oh, NM. he quoted too.

 

[nmcp1]

@Nicktune ^^^

Fast fingers Nuno... stupid phone

 

[Nicktune]

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As of this post, here is the current list of the ButtKicker Challenge IV picks. If you are a finalist, please read the instructions and terms and conditions of the contest that I have sent to you. Once you are authorized to make your numbers selections, click the 'Reply' button below and then add your GTP Username next to any numbers that are still available. Be sure that you don't make more picks than the number of picks you have earned. Once you're done making your picks, you need to delete the text above the ButtKicker logo (it looks like this: [qu0te="username, post: 1234567, member: 123456"]). After you've deleted that, hit the 'Post Reply' button down below. Please be sure that you are replying to the most current list before making your picks. Good luck!

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01 -
02 - Team SNAIL @turnupdaheat
03 - @TomMang_68
04 - @Nicktune
05 - @Ricky_Blayz
06 -
07 - @WSK96
08 - @nmcp1
09 - @TomMang_68
10 - Team SNAIL @turnupdaheat
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12 - @cliff eden
13 - @pubason
14 - Team SNAIL @MSgtGunny
15 - @socalnatv
16 -
17 - @Wolfsatz
18 - Team SNAIL @pakicote
19 - @Wolfsatz
20 - @DMacs13
21 - @cliff eden
22 - @Ricky_Blayz
23 - @DMacs13
24 - @nmcp1
25 - @WSK96
26 - @socalnatv
27 - @TomMang_68
28 - @pubason
29 - @Rednose58
30 - @cliff eden
31 - @TBongX
32 - @singlepaddy
33 - @Grandpa Money
34 -
35 - Team Snail @racingchamp30
36 - @cliff eden
37 - @JamCar0ne
38 -
39 - @Engmatic1
40 - @McTrucker
41 - @McTrucker
42 - @nmcp1
43 -
44 - @socalnatv
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46 -
47 - @singlepaddy
48 -
49 - @JLBowler
50 -
51 - @Wolfsatz
52 - @Nicktune
53 -
54 - Team Snail @racingchamp30
55 - @MikeGrove
56 - @pubason
57 - @JamCar0ne
58 - @Engmatic1
59 - @Grandpa Money
60 -
61 - @MajorBlixem
62 -
63 - @MikeGrove
64 - @socalnatv
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68 - @TomMang_68
69 - @TBongX
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71 -
72 - @WSK96
73 -
74 - @pubason
75 - @USERID_77a23
76 - @USERID_77a23
77 - @USERID_77a23
78 - Team SNAIL @pakicote
79 - @Grandpa Money
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81 -
82 - Team Snail @racingchamp30
83 -
84 - @MikeGrove
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87 - @JamCar0ne
88 - @nmcp1
89 -
90 - @Engmatic1
91 - @JLBowler
92 -
93 - @Nicktune
94 - @Rednose58
95 - Team Snail @racingchamp30
96 - Team SNAIL @pakicote
97 - @MikeGrove
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[nmcp1]

As of the above post, the following people have yet to make their picks.

@JJLopez427 ---- 4 picks
@Kgffy --------- 4 picks
@polygrizz ----- 4 picks
@WIDEeyedDRIVR - 4 picks
@leadfootedbud - 4 picks
@Ness ---------- 4 picks
@Xradkins ------ 3 picks
@Rob Brown ----- 3 picks

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Oh man the brake pedal on this G29 is so stiff compared to the DFGT!! Gonna have to get used to that.

 

[JLBowler]

The drivers list has been updated and is ready for tonight's racing. Good luck to everyone.

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

As of the above post, the following people have yet to make their picks.

@JJLopez427 ---- 4 picks
@Kgffy --------- 4 picks
@polygrizz ----- 4 picks
@WIDEeyedDRIVR - 4 picks
@leadfootedbud - 4 picks
@Ness ---------- 4 picks
@Xradkins ------ 3 picks
@Rob Brown ----- 3 picks

Liked that idea did you nmcp

 

[Wolfsatz]

Ms. Elise's Dangerous Curves
101 Recommendations for better Racing!

Avoid the 1st turn Mess!
Especially important at the reverse start. Different speed and lines are possible, but you don't want to get collected on a spin.
Deep Forest Raceway by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

@pakicote avoids the mess.
Deep Forest Raceway_1 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Getting airborne at the entrance of the 2nd tunnel can make a really difficult turn 8. Carrying to much speed into the tunnel will give Elise wings and may cause a slide under heavy breaking. @turnupdaheat gets airborne but keeps it together after the jump.
Deep Forest Raceway_4 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

@Wolfsatz gets loose loose but avoid the wreck and holds the attack from @Xradkins which was also respectful of position .
Deep Forest Raceway_6 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Master the art of Give and Take. Giving other racers the room to race will avoid unnecessary contact which causes big wrecks. Specially important at this combo with loose tails, any contact slows both cars quickly. @turnupdaheat follows closely but with a different line.

Deep Forest Raceway_3 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Spoiler: More of Elise's Love

Turn 1. Tap the break, aim for the apex and feather the throttle until you can safely track out. A bad line or flooring the throttle can yield unwanted results. @II-Nova-II looks ahead to avoid trouble followed by @socalnatv

Deep Forest Raceway_11 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Last Turn. Pretty wide, can create or set up for a pass. Caress the wheel, feather the throttle and proper shifting can set up for a good opportunity. Here @Xradkins attacks on the inside.
Deep Forest Raceway_7 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Flooring the throttle to hard may send you spinning. @II-Nova-II get a bit loose and loses precious seconds allowing for an easy pass.

Deep Forest Raceway_14 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Turn 4 and 5. Here @II-Nova-II demonstrates the proper line up high is fastest around. Hitting the apex and getting back in the throttle early is best. Listen to your tires, you should hear them, but not screaming.

Deep Forest Raceway_17 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Patience all around! You may be faster than the guy ahead.. but only by hundreds of a sec per lap; that means you'll have to be patient to set up a pass.... @II-Nova-II holds the Wolf attack very well for 3 laps.

Deep Forest Raceway_12 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

... Here attacking the inside actually makes it easier for the car following @socalnatv to complete the pass... the inside needs to lift off in order to avoid contact onthe outside, killing momentum.
Deep Forest Raceway_13 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Other action shots
@pakicote leads the pack followed by @TBongX II-NOVA-II @Wolfsatz @turnupdaheat @socalnatv and @Xradkins
Deep Forest Raceway_9 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Turn 2 action
Deep Forest Raceway_2 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

@socalnatv defending the Wolf attack.
Deep Forest Raceway_5 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

@II-NOVA-II leads the pack past the tunnel
Deep Forest Raceway_10 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

 

[MajorBlixem]

The Sunday Night Score Sheets have been prepared. Good racing all!

 

[llNovall]

Ms. Elise's Dangerous Curves
101 Recommendations for better Racing!

Avoid the 1st turn Mess!
Especially important at the reverse start. Different speed and lines are possible, but you don't want to get collected on a spin.
Deep Forest Raceway by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

@pakicote avoids the mess.
Deep Forest Raceway_1 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Getting airborne at the entrance of the 2nd tunnel can make a really difficult turn 8. Carrying to much speed into the tunnel will give Elise wings and may cause a slide under heavy breaking. @turnupdaheat gets airborne but keeps it together after the jump.
Deep Forest Raceway_4 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

@Wolfsatz gets loose loose but avoid the wreck and holds the attack from @Xradkins which was also respectful of position .
Deep Forest Raceway_6 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Master the art of Give and Take. Giving other racers the room to race will avoid unnecessary contact which causes big wrecks. Specially important at this combo with loose tails, any contact slows both cars quickly. @turnupdaheat follows closely but with a different line.

Deep Forest Raceway_3 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Spoiler: More of Elise's Love

Turn 1. Tap the break, aim for the apex and feather the throttle until you can safely track out. A bad line or flooring the throttle can yield unwanted results. @II-Nova-II looks ahead to avoid trouble followed by @socalnatv

Deep Forest Raceway_11 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Last Turn. Pretty wide, can create or set up for a pass. Caress the wheel, feather the throttle and proper shifting can set up for a good opportunity. Here @Xradkins attacks on the inside.
Deep Forest Raceway_7 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Flooring the throttle to hard may send you spinning. @II-Nova-II get a bit loose and loses precious seconds allowing for an easy pass.

Deep Forest Raceway_14 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Turn 4 and 5. Here @II-Nova-II demonstrates the proper line up high is fastest around. Hitting the apex and getting back in the throttle early is best. Listen to your tires, you should hear them, but not screaming.

Deep Forest Raceway_17 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Patience all around! You may be faster than the guy ahead.. but only by hundreds of a sec per lap; that means you'll have to be patient to set up a pass.... @II-Nova-II holds the Wolf attack very well for 3 laps.

Deep Forest Raceway_12 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

... Here attacking the inside actually makes it easier for the car following @socalnatv to complete the pass... the inside needs to lift off in order to avoid contact onthe outside, killing momentum.
Deep Forest Raceway_13 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Other action shots
@pakicote leads the pack followed by @TBongX II-NOVA-II @Wolfsatz @turnupdaheat @socalnatv and @Xradkins
Deep Forest Raceway_9 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Turn 2 action
Deep Forest Raceway_2 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

@socalnatv defending the Wolf attack.
Deep Forest Raceway_5 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

@II-NOVA-II leads the pack past the tunnel
Deep Forest Raceway_10 by Wolfsatz, on Flickr

Great shots and action descriptions from last night's practice @Wolfsatz. Good luck to you tonight.

 

[Rednose58]

Room up. I need to get into that GTO

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

Room up. I need to get into that GTO

Slow in no matter where! and it hates brakes.

 

[DesertPenguin09]

Brakes? It has brakes?

 

[Die_Birdy_Die]

Brakes? It has brakes?

It's got em and when it remembers it has em it remembers hard lol

 

[DesertPenguin09]

There are three practice rooms open all at the same track...

 

[STEAMER62]

Division 6 - we are ready to roll, duties fixed

 

[nmcp1]

D1 Room Ready!​

 

[Lessen]

There are three practice rooms open all at the same track...

That means it'll either be saved or dropped.