I started my account on Sunday. I've got close to 500 laps in Lime Rock now, glad that it's switching tomorrow.
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Mister Zimbu
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Funny, Fernando was the guy I had a great battle with in this race.
I already discussed it with Polyphony but I don't understand why I got so little of a SR boost.
I think it's just because you're over the 3.0 threshold. Positive SR increases are much smaller after 3.0 of a class, from my experience.
Overall you're eligible for promotion at the end of the month so there's not much to worry about.
Ah that's a shame. I want to get to 4.0 so I can race the skip barbers immediately!
edit: Wait that doesn't explain why the guy I was battling with went up .42!
Mister Zimbu
Member
When you cross a whole number threshold, you get (or lose) bonus SR. It's to prevent people from slipping back and forth between levels.
Ohhhh, okay. Thanks for the clarification, that makes a lot more sense.
Okayama Short, let's do this!
Edit: Sorry for forfeiting, man that was really my worst race by far. Guy in front of me decided not to go on race start so I ended up slamming right up his rear, damaging the wheels... Then he just disconnects after the damage is done. I tried to keep going but ended up spinning out on multiple corners, it was undrivable
. Watching the race from spectator view now.
Edit: Sorry for forfeiting, man that was really my worst race by far. Guy in front of me decided not to go on race start so I ended up slamming right up his rear, damaging the wheels... Then he just disconnects after the damage is done. I tried to keep going but ended up spinning out on multiple corners, it was undrivable
. Watching the race from spectator view now.Tip for TT, don't try to set your fastest time. Just take it easy
Being on lap 7/8 of the TT and then dipping a wheel on the grass because you were pushing is FRUSTRATING! Especially on the shitty Rookie Mazda tracks.Had my first Star Mazda race on Watkins Glen last night, didn't go that well lol. On the 3rd corner I turned in and my front left wheel took some SLIGHT damage but it was enough to effect the balance of the car under braking. Figured i'd stay out anyways and ended up sliding sideways into a wal - damaging both the front and rear wheels as well as some aero. Sat in the pits for 8 minutes for repairs. Then started unlapping myself
Managed to salvage +.11 on my SR and only -38 on my iRating.
Tip for TT, don't try to set your fastest time. Just take it easy
Lol, I learned that first-hand. Acrid, did you reach 4.0 yet? I got a boost of 0.5 in SR last night by doing 21 time-trial laps with 1 off-track incident.
I should've heeded that advice too. It took me 18 laps to get 8 clean laps. I just would dip a little over the kerbs on a turn and get a Off Track 1x. I do enjoy Okayama though.
That TT also got me above the Rookie 3.0 mark for road courses. Now I'm torn, do I stick with the Mazda or go to the Solstice or the little spec car?
That TT also got me above the Rookie 3.0 mark for road courses. Now I'm torn, do I stick with the Mazda or go to the Solstice or the little spec car?
Check your inboxes.
Thanks for being a part of the action here at iRacing.com. We could not have reached this milestone without you.
Because you were one of the more than 3,000 members who participated in an official race on the day we hit 500 million laps you are receiving $5 in iRacing credits. Use the credits for anything you like - put it towards renewing your membership, purchasing a car, track or even a hosted session - the choice is yours.
Thanks for being a part of the action here at iRacing.com. We could not have reached this milestone without you.
Because you were one of the more than 3,000 members who participated in an official race on the day we hit 500 million laps you are receiving $5 in iRacing credits. Use the credits for anything you like - put it towards renewing your membership, purchasing a car, track or even a hosted session - the choice is yours.
I hit it last night, yeah. Got the skip barber series so I'll be doing that pretty exclusively until the miata series goes back to lime rock.
Also did the promo code you guys got work? Mine says invalid, already emailed support.
edit: Do tracks ever go on sale? Looking at the list of tracks they have I already see at least 3 circuits I want. My home course is in here damn it! Or are any offered with a specific series?
Betta Lines
Member
Ahaa. It seems like mine is invalid too, also emailed support.
Mister Zimbu
Member
As far as I know track sales are rare. You do get 10%/20%/25% discounts for buying stuff in bulk though (3 items, 6 items, or all remaining items respectively).
If you really like the Miata and are ready to move to D-class races, look into doing the iRacing GT Cup (Miata/Solstice/Jetta MC). The fields are HUGE and since the Miata's a free car you'll have alot of competition. The last race I had there (as a Jetta) was something along the lines 4 Jettas, 3 Solstices, and 21 Miatas.
There's a chart somewhere out there that lists what tracks you'll need to maximize your value for your money and get 8 races in across multiple series. Can't remember where it is.
Well I bought the Skip car, though don't mind driving the Miata. However it'll be a little different because they offer the roadster, not the cup in that series. Those do interest me too, will get at all of this stuff when I come home from work today.
I got a response saying their codes had an error and they're working to send out another batch.
I got a response saying their codes had an error and they're working to send out another batch.
Frank Lemon
Member
Here is video of Travis Pastrana in a hosted session this morning, pretty cool how talkative he was. Starts getting chatty around the 4 minute mark and continues for the rest of the session.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HybgEzsZmSE&feature=player_embedded#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HybgEzsZmSE&feature=player_embedded#!
Got promoted to Class B yesterday
The race that got me promoted was actually a lot of fun until I lightly damaged my left front suspension.
The race that got me promoted was actually a lot of fun until I lightly damaged my left front suspension.
mclaren777
Member
Got promoted to Class B yesterday
The race that got me promoted was actually a lot of fun until I lightly damaged my left front suspension.
Decent racing, but you really need to work on consistently hitting your apexes. Being more aggressive with other cars (especially drafting) might also help if you want to gain positions.
Otherwise, great video!
Cheers, I'm not too bothered about racing aggressively to win at the moment, i'm just enjoying the friendly racing and increasing my SR to get access to all the cars. That way I can decide which car I want to race most often and then get aggressive.
I'm about to buy the Skippy but I'm also concerned about all the tracks I'll need to race 8 weeks out of 12 next season.
Anybody knows the most economical way of competing with my D license?
Edit:
So since I'm super cheap, I compiled the list of events in the Skip Barber and Grand Tour Cup (Season 2) since I plan on racing in these two series mostly.
Out of the 12 weeks of racing, I can already compete in 6 of them using the tracks given in the base package if I alternate between both series. So the cheapest way would be to buy one of the following:
Watkins
Oulton
Mid-Ohio
Or, I could buy two of the following:
Daytona
Brands Hatch
Infineon
Virginia
Zandvoort
Road Atlanta
Suzuka
Mosport
(Bolded tracks appear twice during Season 2)
Very tempted by Zandvoort... which of the top 3 would you guys buy first?
Anybody knows the most economical way of competing with my D license?
Edit:
So since I'm super cheap, I compiled the list of events in the Skip Barber and Grand Tour Cup (Season 2) since I plan on racing in these two series mostly.
Out of the 12 weeks of racing, I can already compete in 6 of them using the tracks given in the base package if I alternate between both series. So the cheapest way would be to buy one of the following:
Watkins
Oulton
Mid-Ohio
Or, I could buy two of the following:
Daytona
Brands Hatch
Infineon
Virginia
Zandvoort
Road Atlanta
Suzuka
Mosport
(Bolded tracks appear twice during Season 2)
Very tempted by Zandvoort... which of the top 3 would you guys buy first?
Meant to post this last week, had to figure out some codec problems with Fraps.
Personal best at Lime Rock
Personal best at Lime Rock
Don't forget, if you buy in bulk you get discount. Might be worth it if you are going to get them eventually anyway
mclaren777
Member
I've always thought that iRacing was the best looking racing sim (even better than pCARS) and I'm still annoyed that ISI didn't hire Hudson Kerr when it had the chance (he used to make rFactor mods, but then iRacing snapped him up and that's why the game looks so good). Anyway, I think you guys should see this...
Greg Hill said:
The car is great, I am not great with the car. I didn't realize how little straight there was before T1 and had too much speed and said screw it. haha
Oh and I saw I had a qualifying time already of 55.5, and I could only get down to 56 flat today, fuck.
Sounds about right taking race fuel levels into account?
Wtf is a Miata?
I used to race the Skippy but then I got the Star Mazda! Don't think I can go back now
Man, I always seem to spin just once in these skip races. Completely clean and in control throughout otherwise.
Particularly happy with this race as my fast lap came at 18, when I wasn't chasing anyone. I've struggled to put in fast laps when by myself, it's always when chasing so this is nice to see.
Had a great race last night, and thought I would try something different with the video after the first lap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3YF6gCeqx4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3YF6gCeqx4
mclaren777
Member
I liked your last video better.
Lol, had a bachelor party last night, there was no chance in hell I could drive! Maybe tonight, nice results.
Ha not faulting you there. I followed that race up with this
I immediately tried to qualify better after seeing I got a 54.5 but only managed a 54.7.
Then when I raced again I had one of my worst and finished 6th with 8 incidents and -.09 or something. Was running 2nd and someone on my friends list was right behind me and watched my downfall.
edit: I just noticed Damien was in this race I posted as well. It's strange how in these series it's basically a group of 50 people who could be racing at that time, so you end up racing the same people over and over.
I immediately tried to qualify better after seeing I got a 54.5 but only managed a 54.7.
Then when I raced again I had one of my worst and finished 6th with 8 incidents and -.09 or something. Was running 2nd and someone on my friends list was right behind me and watched my downfall.
edit: I just noticed Damien was in this race I posted as well. It's strange how in these series it's basically a group of 50 people who could be racing at that time, so you end up racing the same people over and over.