rFactor - 2008 Pistonheads Series

[mj04uk]

It's been long enough now since anyone took an interest in stepping up to the challenge of organising the new season.

So here goes, having read all the various posts, here are the options available to you - I'm organising it so there will be no squabbling...

PH Gallardo Challenge

http://www.mercia.biz/mj/2008%20Season/PH%20Gallar...

PH Nordschleif Special Stage - 24hr

http://www.mercia.biz/mj/2008%20Season/PH%20Nordsc...

PH RACE Challenge

http://www.mercia.biz/mj/2008%20Season/PH%20Race%2...

PH Le Mans Special Stage

http://www.mercia.biz/mj/2008%20Season/PH%20Le%20M...

GP79 Series
http://www.mercia.biz/mj/2008%20Season/PH_GP79_Ser...

Wednesday mess about - TVR Cerbera Cup
http://www.mercia.biz/mj/2008%20Season/PH%20TVRCC%...

NAGT Series
http://www.mercia.biz/mj/2008%20Season/PH%20NAGT%2...

End of Season Mess About
http://www.mercia.biz/mj/2008%20Season/PH_end_of_s...

rFactor Version 1.255

Calendar

Free Practice : 20:30
Qualification : 20:45
Race : 21:00

Option 3
Two Series - Any two series of 7 weeks each.


Points System

• Points are awarded to the top ten drivers in each race as follows: 1st=15pts, 2nd=12pts, 3rd=10pts, 4th=8pts, 5th=6pts, 6th=5pts, 7th=4pts, 8th=3pts, 9th=2pts and 10th=1pt.
• An extra point is awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap of each race.
• A bonus point is awarded to each driver who is classified as leading a lap, though no driver may collect more than one point per race no matter how many laps they lead.
• A bonus point is also given to the driver who lines up on pole position after the qualifying session.

Car Mods

• BMW 320 E21 RC1

http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=BMW%20...

• Formula BMW

http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Formul...

• Gallardo Challenge

http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Gallar...

• Race

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Tracks

Based on the 2008 BTCC (with a few changes)

http://www.mercia.biz/mj/PH%20Race%20Challenge/HTM...

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[mj04uk]

My Vote:
Series : Option 3
Car Mod: 1 Race, 2 BMW 320 E21 RC1, 3 Formula BMW

Edited by mj04uk on Wednesday 2nd January 16:02

Edited by mj04uk on Tuesday 8th January 16:23

[mj04uk]

FourWheelDrift said:

I'm easy, any of those sound good.

Apart from the VLN mod, I'm not going to download all the cars I already have in different mods in one new very big lump.




PS. Which version of rFactor. v1.250 or v1.255 ?

I finally upgraded to V1.255 - was not too much work.

[mj04uk]

rebelstar said:

I ran rFactor the other day after a long break, and it had lost it's activation key! Got it running in the end though but I suspect my "free" reactivations count is near the limit.

Although I won't be able to make every race, I'm up for this.

1. Gallardo
2. Anything not F1-esque.
3. Otherwise I don't mind.

So which series option ?

[mj04uk]

R1 GTR said:

How long will the races be? Will it be time or laps etc?

15 Minutes last series, but I thought it was a bit short, so how about 20 ?

[mj04uk]

As it stands at the minute, it will be Option 3, initially racing the Lambo's then on to the Race mod. Will double check everything tomorrow.

Only issue now is the server - no response from Neil so far.

[mj04uk]

An average turn out - let's put it down to January blues....

Voting Results

Calendar
1. Option 3 = 6 votes
2. Option 2 = 1 vote
3. Option 1 = 1 vote

Car Mod
1. Gallardo Challenge = 14 points
2. Race Series = 8 Points
3. BMW 320 E21 = 6 Points
4. Formula BMW = 5 Points

And so the series is set.

Please see the Race Calendar (to be added shortly) - link below and on the first post, page 1.

http://www.mercia.biz/mj/HTML-Export/Calendar.html

First 7 races will be with the Gallardo's, then a special stage with the BMW 320's at Ring 07. Then next 7 races using the Race Mod followed by a final special stage with the Formula BMW's around Virtua Le Mans.

What to do next:
1. Download the required tracks and Mods to your PC. (See original post or Series Calendar)
2. Choose your vehicle for each series and PM me with your car description and number. The vehicle you select needs to be maintained through the series or incure a 2 point penalty.
3. Practice, Practice, Practice

Need to sort out the server issue but maybe we need to start thinking of a back-up - anyone else able to host ?

Edited by mj04uk on Tuesday 15th January 09:00

Edited by mj04uk on Thursday 17th January 23:03

[mj04uk]

Results Callender created.

Will be updated as soon as race results are in.

http://www.mercia.biz/mj/HTML-Export/Calendar.html

[mj04uk]

AJLintern said:

Nice touch having a pic of peoples real cars in the 'Drivers Roster'... though I seem to be sharing Adam's TVR

ahem... sorted
Plus added the series logo

[mj04uk]

Goldeeno said:

I dont see my name on the roster? I would like to take part if theres space.. altho im away in Austria for the first race.

Done - add a pic to your profile and I'll include that too

[mj04uk]

Whilst I enjoyed the pit-stops in previous series, I think a 20 minute race is just too short. However how about inluding a mandatory stop in the two special stages ?

[mj04uk]

diver944 said:

rebelstar said:

Regarding the money/subscription thing...

Isn't it right that those of us who paid the original subs get a better connection speed and therefore much better responses and an easier car to drive?

Any chance not to come last

MJ would this be a good time to say I want to be car #26 in the Wurth colours - coz it's pretty

no cos i'm having it.........

[mj04uk]

R1 GTR said:

I take it that with the tracks with multiple layouts (Brands, Silverstone, Oulton and Donington) we are using the longest on all of them?

was the plan

[mj04uk]

Had a go the other night, can't get on with the track and need to work on a set-up.... so expect a cautious start.

Oh and it does not take a lot to wipe out the front splitter....... me thinks slow and steady will win the day

[mj04uk]

Reminder :

Free Practice between 20:30 and 20:45
Qulaification between 20:45 and 21:00
Race at 21:00

See you all tomorrow.

[mj04uk]

Reminder :

Free Practice between 20:30 and 20:45
Qulaification between 20:45 and 21:00
Race at 21:00

See you all tomorrow.

[mj04uk]

Pvapour said:

do you think someone willl have forgotten between 18.49 & 18.50

Given past indiscretions....

[mj04uk]

Car selections (that I know of) have been added to the Roster in the results file.

If there is a duplicate tonight - it's on a first come basis - so get there early to avoid disappointment

[mj04uk]

Typical, 1/2 hour to go and my pc decides it wants to freeze up on me again - **cking thing.........

It's out the window next time.....

Will try to get the thing up and running, but not sure if it will run the race without another problem.

Someone send me the race files if I don't make it

[mj04uk]

mj04uk said:

Typical, 1/2 hour to go and my pc decides it wants to freeze up on me again - **cking thing.........

It's out the window next time.....

Will try to get the thing up and running, but not sure if it will run the race without another problem.

Someone send me the race files if I don't make it

And it happened again..... first call tomorrow is to the idiots who sold me this thing...... You would think for a £1400 base unit the thing would actually have the decency to work