F2RWRS - The feeder category of the F1RWRS

[Aerond]

Ok, I have found a way to edit performance files so if you don't mind could each of you post some general characteristics of your drivers and I'll try some experiments to see how well I can do (obviously all the teams will be equal to represent the spec formula)

Which parameters can you set??

[TomWazzleshaw]

Ok, I have found a way to edit performance files so if you don't mind could each of you post some general characteristics of your drivers and I'll try some experiments to see how well I can do (obviously all the teams will be equal to represent the spec formula)

Which parameters can you set??

That I'm yet to figure out. For all I know it's probably the same parameters to GP2.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Ok. After some quick research I've discovered I can change Qualifying Performance, Race Performance, Qualifying Ability and Race Ability. However I need some more time to figure out how this actually translates to AI performance in the game.

[AndreaModa]

Sammy Jones Waiting In Wings With Reserve Team

Gutted at having missed out on the opportunity to establish a team in the F2RWRS, Sammy Jones, team owner and driver in the Castrol Jones Racing team in the F1RWRS, has declared his interest in forming his own team in the series, should an existing team pull out of the championship, or look to form a merger with the Englishman.

"It would be ideal to have a team in both series" said Jones, "We're currently looking at sponsorship from a number of quarters, but I have also spoken to Castrol and they have confirmed that they'd commit to this junior team alongside their main sponsorship of our F1RWRS team. We're looking at either entering in our own right to replace a fallen team in the future, or forming a partnership with an existing team whilst there is still plenty of time before the start of the season."

Jones however was unable to name any potential teams into which he'd enter a merger with.

[TomWazzleshaw]

F2RWRS to support Budweiser 500

The F2RWRS, the feeder category of the F1RWRS is to conduct its first race at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2013 Budwieser 500, the second running of the race which is quickly gathering interest worldwide. The F2RWRS race is scheduled to be 100 laps and is to be called the FedEx 100 and will be running the interim version of the Lola-BMW package F1RWRS mainstay Daniel Melrose has tested at Imola. "This is a huge achievement for us to have such a massive weekend of motorsport planned for our fans at Indianapolis with the second running of the Budweiser 500 as well as the first ever race for the feeder series." said FIA president Daniel Prieto

[TomWazzleshaw]

Over two days of testing we managed to get almost 60 laps done. The new gearbox worked wonders in the car although initially the new suspension component proved inconclusive as on the first day our best time was a 1:30.890, three tenths faster than the shakedown test. However the next day we got a new rear wing main plane to test on the car and coupled with the new suspension components it meant we found another 4 tenths to post a fastest time of 1:30.497 as well as cure many of the balance issues I've had with the car. There is still some high-speed oversteer we have to cure and for that we're planning minor tweaks on the rear wing. Once that is sorted out we expect to have the cars ready for a full grid test for the first time at Oschersleben before another test at Le Mans as the build up to the FedEx 100 at Indianapolis.

[Phoenix]

I have some questions regarding this championship:
-When will it begin?
-Who makes the races?
-Do we need to choose a chassis and engine just like in the main championship or are they standard?

[tommykl]

I have some questions regarding this championship:
-When will it begin?
-Who makes the races?
-Do we need to choose a chassis and engine just like in the main championship or are they standard?

It will begin when the next F1RWRS season does.

Wizzie will make the races happen.

I'm pretty sure the chassis and engines are standard.

[Phoenix]

I have some questions regarding this championship:
-When will it begin?
-Who makes the races?
-Do we need to choose a chassis and engine just like in the main championship or are they standard?

It will begin when the next F1RWRS season does.

Wizzie will make the races happen.

I'm pretty sure the chassis and engines are standard.

Thanks But, just out of curiosity, Wizzie, which game are you going to use to recreate the races?

[tommykl]

I have some questions regarding this championship:
-When will it begin?
-Who makes the races?
-Do we need to choose a chassis and engine just like in the main championship or are they standard?

It will begin when the next F1RWRS season does.

Wizzie will make the races happen.

I'm pretty sure the chassis and engines are standard.

Thanks But, just out of curiosity, Wizzie, which game are you going to use to recreate the races?

I think he'll be using GP4.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Oschersleben Test: Day 1

The first day of the new feeder series was a huge success for all involved as the teams get used to the cars. The only problem on track was George Liquor had a BMW engine failure as this was the first race for the new BMW powerplant specially made for the series. Up front and it was MRT's lead driver Mitchell Macklin leading the way from Tanner Jason and Anton Bosevic. Further down the field Giconi Okorie and Catarina Lopes both had major problems of their own as they were 21st and 22nd by the day's end.

Results:

1. M. Macklin (MRT): 1:17.165
2. T. Jason (Rising Ashes): +0.045
3. A. Bosevic (Hydook): +0.089
4. A. Cara (Beirão Portugal): +0.469
5. M. Simon (MRT): +0.507
6. T. Nash (Holden Young Lions: +0.513
7. N. Bellic (Rising Ashes): +0.516
8. L. Seron (Gillet): +0.576
9. A. Kremincky (Aston Martin): +0.639
10. H. Shioya (Kit-Kat): +1.005
11. M. Bizzarri (Trueba): +1.037
12. M. Robertson (Simpson): +1.274
13. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): +1.337
14. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): +1.568
15. D. Lei (Trueba): +1.779
16. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): +1.893
17. D. Anderson (Simpson): +2.255
18. G. Liquor (Holden Young Lions): +2.270
19. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): +2.524
20. J. Rueckert (Hydook): +3.913
21. G. Okorie (Kit-Kat): + 5.251
22. C. Lopes (Beirão Portugal): +8.467

This is my first time editing performance files so I'll probably end up making some more changes before I get to a solution everyone's happy with,

[Pointrox]

I'm satisfied with the results. We weren't pushing too hard as we wanted to check the overall performance, handling etc.
That BMW engine has great specs and is easy for maintenance - especially for crews like us, where we have a handful (15) of people.
Johannes has been out of singleseaters for quite some time but he's done a relatively good job, and he will get faster, no doubt about it.
We're also looking forward to present our livery.

[Aerospeed]

I'm pleased with Andrej's performance today. Alessandro has been messy but he says that he needs more time to get used to the car. Thank goodness the testing phase has finally started, I hope the team can get off the ground quite quickly!

[Shizuka]

HELLO, I'M GEORGE LIQUOR! AMERICAN!
*farts*
BWAHAHAAHAHHAAH

You know what goes on trees? WOOD!!!

[SuperAguri]

Sani Morgan did us proud by finishing up a lot higher then we expected him to be, but Rosco Vantini drove slower then a cow driving a CR Motorsports with no petrol in it. He is the Italian F3 leader and he can only manage 14th? He better get his act together or else he will be driving in Superleague motorsport sooner then he expects.

[Klon]

Well, that test went well - as it is expected from me. My home land of Tropico expects big things from me.

...

Well, this test session proves that I truly know who the future of motorsport is. Cara was brilliant out there and Lei was running well too considering her young age, only two tenths of the current Formula 3 leader Vantini. This result shows that these kids have the best mentor in the world.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Sani Morgan did us proud by finishing up a lot higher then we expected him to be, but Rosco Vantini drove slower then a cow driving a CR Motorsports with no petrol in it. He is the Italian F3 leader and he can only manage 14th? He better get his act together or else he will be driving in Superleague motorsport sooner then he expects.

Ah... the power of expectation. Morgan goes 13th and it's a miracle, Vantini 14th and it's nothing short of an unmittigated disaster

[Aerospeed]

Oh dear, my teammate looks like a great piece of work here... anyways the car felt great, I couldn't ask for anything better! Hopefully I'll place higher in the sessions in the future

[SuperAguri]

Ok. After some quick research I've discovered I can change Qualifying Performance, Race Performance, Qualifying Ability and Race Ability. However I need some more time to figure out how this actually translates to AI performance in the game.

Ooops missed this, but then again so did a lot of people.

Sani Morgan - An average to slow driver, normally scores points by being on the track when other cars have expired or crashed, but can drive a very wide car if need be.
Rosco Vantini - Like most italians, can produce a storing fast lap, but just can't string too many together. Can be a bit hot headed and can crash or run wide if frustrated.

[TomWazzleshaw]

Ok. After some quick research I've discovered I can change Qualifying Performance, Race Performance, Qualifying Ability and Race Ability. However I need some more time to figure out how this actually translates to AI performance in the game.

Ooops missed this, but then again so did a lot of people.

Sani Morgan - An average to slow driver, normally scores points by being on the track when other cars have expired or crashed, but can drive a very wide car if need be.
Rosco Vantini - Like most italians, can produce a storing fast lap, but just can't string too many together. Can be a bit hot headed and can crash or run wide if frustrated.

Well actually I can edit qualifying peformance, qualifying consistancy, race performance and qualifying performance. The file I'm using right now is based on the Barcelona GP2 performance file with numbers rounded to the nearest 500, 2000 consistancy points for everyone for both qualifying and the race (For the record a lower score means more consistancy), 750 bhp from the BMW engine and 5000 reliability points for all the teams (again lower score means better reliability). As it stands this will be the file used for the first test but there probably will be changes made before the second test at Le Mans. If all goes well then the one used at Le Mans will be the same one used at Indianapolis.

[Shizuka]

Oh dear, my teammate looks like a great piece of work here... anyways the car felt great, I couldn't ask for anything better! Hopefully I'll place higher in the sessions in the future

I'll make'em champion! For the name of Liquor!!!

I'd like to recreate the character from Ren & Stimpy as much as possible here.

[Nessafox]

Ok. After some quick research I've discovered I can change Qualifying Performance, Race Performance, Qualifying Ability and Race Ability. However I need some more time to figure out how this actually translates to AI performance in the game.

Ooops missed this, but then again so did a lot of people.

so did i.

Make my driver Lamberigts a good qualifier and and ab average racer
edit: or better a bit of a hamilton type of racer (very fast but sometimes overdriving or just being an idiot)
so pretty good qualifying performance, very good qualifying ability, good race ability but below-average race performance

[Pointrox]

Anton Bosevic - average qualifier, but has a good pace while racing.
I assume there will be some screens from the races. I'd love to design a livery for my car, if possible.

[DanielPT]

I believe Wizzie hasn't figured out what the rules are for us to chose performance levels for our drivers. Let's give him time.

[tommykl]

I believe Wizzie hasn't figured out what the rules are for us to chose performance levels for our drivers. Let's give him time.

Just in case I forget though: Laurent Seron is a good qualifier, who is consistent and reliable in the race, without much speed.

[Shizuka]

For Liquor,
Qualifying Performance = below average
Race Performance = average
Qualifying Ability = below average
Race Ability = very good

[Aerospeed]

What's the difference between performance and ability?

[TomWazzleshaw]

What's the difference between performance and ability?

Performance exists and ability doesn't

Anyways:

Oschersleben Test: Day 2

Rain in the afternoon meant that the best times were set in the morning but even so the teams got valuable miles on the Michelin wet and extreme wet tyres. The general hierarchy from the day before remained but it was Tanner Jason's turn to take the top of the time sheets from Mitchell Macklin and Anton Bosevic. Jason's car had an engine blowup while Macklin's teammate Marie Simon and Bosevic's teammate Johannes Rueckert had a coming together on track but those were the only incidents of note.

Results:

1. T. Jason (Rising Ashes): 1:17.196
2. M. Macklin (MRT): +0.155
3. A. Bosevic (Hydook): +0.181
4. T. Nash (Holden Young Lions): +0.326
5. A. Cara (Beirão Portugal): +0.459
6. N. Bellic (Rising Ashes): +0.494
7. M. Simon (MRT): +0.547
8. A. Kremincky (Aston Martin): +0.573
9. L. Seron (Gillet): +0.811
10. H. Shioya (Kit-Kat): +0.935
11. M. Bizzarri (Trueba): +0.996
12. M. Robertson (Simpson): +1.245
13. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): +1.442
14. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): +1.574
15. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): +1.945
16. D. Lei (Trueba): +2.012
17. G. Liquor (Holden Young Lions): +2.134
18. D. Anderson (Simpson): +2.269
19. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): +2.562
20. J. Rueckert (Hydook): +3.871
21. G. Okorie (Kit-Kat): + 5.030
22. C. Lopes (Beirão Portugal): +9.556

Oschersleben Test: Day 3

The teams focused on race simulations for the day although that didn't stop the drama. By far the heart stopping moment for the day was the huge accident that Anton Bosevic suffered after he and Sani Morgan got together early on in the day writing off Bosevic's car after it did several flips. Bosevic clambered out of the car unharmed much to the relief of everyone at the track and as a testament to just how strong the F2RWRS cars that Lola produce are. There were also a few minor collisions but nothing more than a few front wings lost. The pitstop practices brought their own set of problems as Tanner Jason found out as his right rear wheel fell off after a pitstop. Laurent Seron made amends for his average form thus far in the test to be miles quicker than anyone else and the only person to dip into the 1:18s ahead of Niko Bellic and Marie Simon.

Results:

1. L. Seron (Gillet): 1:18.560
2. N. Bellic (Rising Ashes): +0.710
3. M. Simon (MRT): +0.888
4. A. Kremincky (Aston Martin): +1.817
5. M. Macklin (MRT): +1.934
6. D. Lei (Trueba): +2.271
7. A. Cara (Beirão Portugal): +2.386
8. T. Nash (Holden Young Lions): +2.425
9. M. Bizzarri (Trueba): +2.592
10. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): +2.633
11. M. Robertson (Simpson): +3.039
12. T. Jason (Rising Ashes): +3.661
13. G. Okorie (Kit-Kat): +3.762
14. G. Liquor (Holden Young Lions): +3.830
15. D. Anderson (Simpson): +3.865
16. J. Rueckert (Hydook): +4.079
17. C. Lopes (Beirão Portugal): +4.442
18. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): +4.619
19. H. Shioya (Kit-Kat): +4.695
20. A. Bosevic (Hydook): +5.410
21. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): +7.076
22. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): +7.589.

I think I'm starting to get an idea about how the performance files are working but in order to confirm a theory I'm starting to develop I need to run a third test at Imola before the Le Mans test so I can get more information with this performance file before making any changes.

[SuperAguri]

Again Sani Morgan shows the way by driving a good steady test session of laps with his best time under 1.5 seconds slower then the fastest time set, but Rosco Vantini is doing very badly, over 1.5 seconds slower then the fastest time set is not where we or he wants to be, if he keeps this up he'll be racing in Superleague quicker then you can say "Go go goooo!".

My oh my, we are glad that Sani Morgan and Anton Bosevic are both okay, but what was that monkey Bosevic doing on the track? He went much too fast and deep into the corner and hit the back of Sanis car, no wonder he went rolling and rolling, yes yes, he rolled indeed. Hydook will be getting our rebuild bill. As for Rosco Vantini, 10th is much better but over 2.6 seconds off the pace, a blind monkey with a bad stomach could post a faster time, he is very disappointing, yes, yes.

[TomWazzleshaw]

My oh my, we are glad that Sani Morgan and Anton Bosevic are both okay, but what was that monkey Bosevic doing on the track? He went much too fast and deep into the corner and hit the back of Sanis car, no wonder he went rolling and rolling, yes yes, he rolled indeed. Hydook will be getting our rebuild bill. As for Rosco Vantini, 10th is much better but over 2.6 seconds off the pace, a blind monkey with a bad stomach could post a faster time, he is very disappointing, yes, yes.

To be fair to Bosevic Morgan did close be door on him quite violently but why he tried the move heading into the Triple is beyond me.

[tommykl]

Well, I finally got to grips with this car, and all I can say is that it's very different from an eastern European touring car. I managed to find pace in the car, and I still don't quite know how I managed to pull off that lap in that car. It's not a bad car by any means, but it probably won't be a front runner this year. We'll be chasing down a few podiums maybe, mainly low-to-medium points positions. We think fifth in the Constructrs' title is a good target.

[TomWazzleshaw]

When Daniel (Melrose) tested the interim car he said to myself and other drivers that the car is good in qualifying trim yet difficult in race trim and that the car will either hook up or it won't with little in between. All this was confirmed but the test was productive and hopefully we can build on this platform.

[Shizuka]

Hahahahahaha! I'll show you what goes on trees!

[Aerospeed]

For Alessandro Marchesi:

Qualifying = Average
Race Pace = Very Good

For Tommy Nash:

Qualifying = Above average
Race Pace = Average

(Mind you, Nash is the anti-Mark Webber of starts...) Therefore meaning that he's really good at it...

Just met with Andrej, really nice guy, and very friendly. The car, on the other hand, needs work. It's a little difficult to handle. Hopefully the developers can clear the problems before the season starts.

[FMecha]

Slow times, but I think I could to better.

Seems like he (Anderson) is struggling to adapt to the car.

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F2RWRS DRIVER RATING SHEET

NAME: DAVE ANDERSON

QUALIFYING:BELOW AVERAGE
RACE PACE  :FAIRLY AVERAGE

[Nessafox]

Suddenly in the paddock, someone starts to sing '7 seconds' from Youssou 'N Dour

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat the...? Seems like i accidentaly took my Wartburg on track instead of my Gillet

[TomWazzleshaw]

NOTE: The Imola test uses the same performance file as the Oschersleben test. For the record the test was successful for me as the performance file did what it was supposed to do (i.e have the results vastly different from Oschersleben). Changes will be made for the Le Mans test to the performance file and if all goes well it will be the one used for Indianapolis.

Imola Test - Day 1

While the main game had yet another exciting race weekend at Japan there were no major incidents to report as the data Daniel Melrose had collected from his run at Imola a few weeks ago was put to good use by all the teams. Tommy Nash singled himself out as one to watch for the upcoming season as he set a fastest time which was only a tenth shy of the record Melrose had set. Andrej Kremnicky and Hansuke Shioya were second and third after being stuck in the midfield at Oschersleben showed the depth of the talent in the field. Johannes Rueckert continued to struggle however as he couldn't get used to the kerb-hopping nature of the Imola circuit.

Results:

1. T. Nash (Holden Young Lions: 1:30.599
2. A. Kremincky (Aston Martin): +0.376
3. H. Shioya (Kit-Kat): +0.512
4. L. Seron (Gillet): +0.554
5. A. Bosevic (Hydook): +0.582
6. R. Vantini (Falik Arrows): +0.613
7. S. Morgan (Falik Arrows): +0.622
8. T. Jason (Rising Ashes): +0.807
9. D. Anderson (Simpson): +0.861
10. N. Bellic (Rising Ashes): +0.892
11. M. Bizzarri (Trueba): +0.906
12. M. Robertson (Simpson): +1.088
13. C. Lopes (Beirão Portugal): +1.129
14. M. Macklin (MRT): +1.139
15. M. Simon (MRT): +1.141
16. D. Lei (Trueba): +1.149
17. G. Okorie (Kit-Kat): +1.229
18. A. Cara (Beirão Portugal): +1.586
19. W. Lamberigts (Gillet): +1.781
20. A. Marchesi (Aston Martin): +1.825
21. G. Liquor (Holden Young Lions): +3.071
22. J. Rueckert (Hydook): +7.398

[the Masked Lapwing]

Liquor Put On Notice
F2RWRS driver George Liquor has been told that his seat at Holden Young Lions may be in danger, even before the season begins. In the recent test day at Imola, his teammate Tommy Nash set the fastest time of the day, while Liquor was 3 seconds off his pace, and more than a second behind the next slowest driver. His performances in the remaining tests and in the FedEx 100 at Indianapolis will decide if he remains at the team. If he does not perform to at least Nash's standard, he may be made to leave his seat. It is believed that Poppy Whitechapel, who is the test driver for Garry Rogers Motorsport in the F1RWRS, would be the favourite for the seat.

[tommykl]

I'm waiting for Prince Falik to say that 6th for Vantini is incredibly disappointing while 7th for Morgan is mighty impressive.

[Shizuka]

Liquor Put On Notice
F2RWRS driver George Liquor has been told that his seat at Holden Young Lions may be in danger, even before the season begins. In the recent test day at Imola, his teammate Tommy Nash set the fastest time of the day, while Liquor was 3 seconds off his pace, and more than a second behind the next slowest driver. His performances in the remaining tests and in the FedEx 100 at Indianapolis will decide if he remains at the team. If he does not perform to at least Nash's standard, he may be made to leave his seat. It is believed that Poppy Whitechapel, who is the test driver for Garry Rogers Motorsport in the F1RWRS, would be the favourite for the seat.

YES SIR. There's nothing a man hates more than his lower lifeforms sit on his non-living possessions!
MAKE ME MAD OR i'M GONNA BE REALLY MAD!!!

This is going to be interesting. I still have quotes from him.