F1RWRS - A computerised F1Reject series

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 03 Sep 2011, 22:27

Aerond wrote:ROTR: GRM - Usually in the points, both suffered a very anonymous weekend with a poor qualifying and race at the very back hampered with problems.

Foxdale don't deserve it anymore, huh?

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 03 Sep 2011, 22:55

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
Aerond wrote:ROTR: GRM - Usually in the points, both suffered a very anonymous weekend with a poor qualifying and race at the very back hampered with problems.

Foxdale don't deserve it anymore, huh?

At least they were pretty solid until BBQ

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 03 Sep 2011, 22:56

Aerond wrote:
the Masked Lapwing wrote:
Aerond wrote:ROTR: GRM - Usually in the points, both suffered a very anonymous weekend with a poor qualifying and race at the very back hampered with problems.

Foxdale don't deserve it anymore, huh?

At least they were pretty solid until BBQ

Besides Foxdale are fairly safe bets for ROTY anyway

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 04 Sep 2011, 02:21

Colin Pratchett gets another second! Wow, that partnership is already paying dividends.

Formula1rpg · Post by **Formula1rpg** » 04 Sep 2011, 03:39

I have been in and out of hospital more times then Rubens Barrichello has not won a race. I am responding to treatment but it is still early days.

Super Aguri can do what he wishes with the FAT Turbo racing team as I will be in hospital for the next month, but I am happy that the team is doing well and that Shizuka broke his duck.

I would be delighted if someone could write a profile for me and the FAT Turbo racing team on the F1 Rejects Wiki as that has been a fun read.

BBC News wrote:F1 Driver pronounced dead in hospital

F1 Driver, Dave McFaste has died at the age of 31, McFaste was involved with Dave Simpson in a seemingly minor accident but complained of a headache after leaving the medical centre and was found lying on the floor naked by a maid in his hotel room. A post mortem will be carried out later today, but a brain haemorrhage is likely to be the cause of death. A reply of the crash shows an object striking Dave McFaste when he hit the wall, but no signs of damage where on the helmet. The F1RWRS nor the race organisers have commented so far.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 04 Sep 2011, 04:10

Autosport wrote:HRT and GRM to tribute Dave McFaste
After the shocking news of Dave McFaste's passing, Mark Skaife and Garry Rogers announced that for the next two races, their teams will tribute the driver by painting all of their cars black. "To see the first death in F1RWRS competition is quite a shock," said Skaife, HRT's team principal. "I give condolences to his family, and to his team members. HRT would like to pay their respects to Dave by running a completely black livery for the next two races." Garry Rogers said shortly afterwards that GRM would also do something similar, but they are in a slightly worse spot financially than HRT, so they will simply be recolouring their current livery, changing the white to black. Frank Zimmer also announced that he would have a special black helmet for the rest of the year, including the Indy 500.

And goodluck with your treatment too, I hope it goes well!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Sep 2011, 05:28

Good luck with the treatment mate. We'll get around to doing an article for the team on the wiki soon.

Daniel Melrose wrote:First of all I would like to send my condolences to Dave's family and to the FAT Turbo team. This is a truly tragic day as Dave was one of the friendliest guys you will ever meet. I had a similar experience last year after my race-ending shunt at Laguna Seca which meant the news of this incident was particularly chilling for me. MRT will run a sponsorless livery with a black nosecone for the rest of the season as a tribute to Dave in both the F1RWRS and F2RWRS while Horizon will run with black highlights instead of red highlights.

Post by **tommykl** » 04 Sep 2011, 05:35

Tony Gillet wrote:It's been an awful weekend for us. Not only do both our cars reitre from points in the final laps, but Dave passes away. It's truly horrible. Out of respect for Dave, our cars will feature the text "Au revoir, Dave. On ne t'oublieras jamais." on the airbox.

Good luck on your treatment, mate

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 04 Sep 2011, 06:12

I told you: unlucky weekend! I spun at the end.

Well, it's been a good three races with FAT and I wish to thank Dave for this opportunity and RIP.
It's time to get back to Sunshine and see how it turns out. Prequalifying is still a must for me anyway, but with a tad better but unreliable car.

The question is: Who will get the ROTY award? Me or Foxdale?

The Lukas · Post by **The Lukas** » 04 Sep 2011, 07:15

Grzegosz Sobczyk wrote:I will be brief I am in deep shock. My sincere condolences to the family and team. Probably in the next race will issue only one car.

Post by **tommykl** » 04 Sep 2011, 07:16

McFaste now has his page on the wiki!

http://f1alternate.wikkii.com/wiki/Dave_McFaste

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 04 Sep 2011, 08:57

Kay Lon (and his newest trophy) gave a short press conference in the evening of Monday after the Shanghai GP weekend in front of a local police department.

Kay Lon wrote:Before we start this event, let me pronounce my deepest regrets regarding the death of Dave McFaste. His loss is truly a sad one for both the F1RWRS and motorsport in general. My sincere condolences to his family and other loved ones. It shows that the battle for safety is a neverending one. Now, let's get the press conference under way. There, the reporter to the very right?

RTL Punkt 6 wrote:What where the results of the hearings that happened a few hours ago?

Kay Lon wrote:It turned out, as expected, that the so-called "victim" did indeed exaggerate her part of the story to hurt me in an attempt to restore her "honor". While it is indeed true that we had buisness, if you will, it was entirely consensual. So the obvious consequence was me being let free. As far as the Chinese law enforcement and myself are concerned, this case is closed once and for all. Next question, please?

The Mirror wrote:Despite these accusations, you were still very popular with the female crowd. Why?

Kay Lon wrote:Well, women love successful people and I am indeed the best in the world at what I do (*pats his Chinese GP trophy*), so one thing leads to another really. Next question, yes, there, the one in that pink shirt?

Bunte wrote:Do you plan on taking any action against Autosport, who have written several articles regarding your supposed illegal activities?

Kay Lon wrote:Not really, since it's not their fault. I mean, success breeds jealousy. Therefore blaming Autosport for their agitation against my person is like blaming a cat for spitting up fur balls, pointless and unfair. Now, since I don't feel there will be any questions regarding my outstanding performance in the Chinese Grand Prix, this was the final question. I'd like to thank you for having been here and to all my fans: there is still a small number of "Best In The World"-shirts available on the official Castrol Jones Racing homepage.

MinardiFan95 · Post by **MinardiFan95** » 04 Sep 2011, 11:02

Dave Simpson wrote:Absolutely devastated about what happened to Dave McFaste today. RIP mate. My sincere condolences go to all of his family and friends, as well as everyone involved with FAT Turbo Racing. My view on the collision is that it was a racing incident - there just wasn't enough room for the two cars to pass by myself in the pit exit lane. The race organisers need to change the pit exit before the F1RWRS comes back here, as it was just too unsafe for such high powered cars.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 04 Sep 2011, 11:27

Autosport wrote:F1R Council to launch inquiry into McFaste Accident

The F1 Rejects Council is to launch an inquiry into the fatal accident which befell FAT Turbo driver Dave McFaste. The accident, which occurred on lap 33 of the Chinese Grand Prix also involved Portuguese driver Daniel Martins and Australian Dave Simpson who was exiting the pitlane at the time. The accident was judged a racing incident by the stewards and the council is not expected to review that decision based on available evidence. The inquiry is expected to focus on the tight Shanghai pit exit, which numerous complaints have been made about in the past both by F1RWRS drivers and drivers in other motorsport categories that have raced at the track, as well as the driver protection provided by the monocoque as by design the cockpit sides on the F1RWRS cars are 50mm lower than on F1 cars to aid with visibility.

The inquiry is also expected to draw evidence from a similar accident at last year's United States Grand Prix at Laguna Seca where Daniel Melrose got airbourne off the start, had his head clip the rear wing of another car and come to a rest a few hundred meters down the track. Like McFaste at Shanghai, the medical center there cleared Melrose with only a headache before he collapsed at the track several hours later and was airlifted to a hospital in San Francisco. The inquiry is to begin this Wednesday and is expected to be concluded the week after the Budweiser 500.

Pointrox · Post by **Pointrox** » 04 Sep 2011, 17:14

Mirko Bosevic wrote:My deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Dave. I hope this horrible accident will be the only fatal one in F1RWRS history.
I also want to announce that I'll wear an all-black helmet at Budweiser 500 to honor him.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 04 Sep 2011, 17:43

Chris Dagnall said:

I could never imagined a win could taste so bitter. I feel so sorry for his team and family and the whole F1RWRS crowd are with them at the moment. I was just lapping Daniel Martins when it happened, but it seemed like a totally innocent tangle to me, and it happened at a ridicously low speed. Dave exited the pitlane normally and they both arrived side by side to the first corner and hit the brakes as usual. McFaste wanted to pass Simpson there and Simpson gave all the room he could and McFaste just went a little bit to far and they tangled, but I don´t think we race at more than 100 kph there... The doctors said it had to do with his illness but why let him race in the first place then? We have to take measures because we´re giving an awful exposure of our sport then.

Now, if you excuse me, I gotta go back to the hospital

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 04 Sep 2011, 20:21

The Fox wrote:Deeply saddened by Dave's death today. It seems to be that Mr. Martins seems to have caused the now-fatal collision, so we'll put on our cars for the remainder of the season "For Dave" on the sidepods of our cars. All our thoughts are on Dave McFaste's friends and family today.

Shadaza · Post by **Shadaza** » 04 Sep 2011, 21:44

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM DARREN OLDER JNR!!!

Darren: I still take part in this series? or more importantly my sponsers still pay my team? CR untill I die I guess.

*Darren Older JNR returns to his Tokyo Hotel to eat Sushi and continue to pretend to be from Japan even though he can't quite hide his Kentish accent!

So yeah, I came back to say hi to this wonderful thread, I must admit it has been a while. Love the Wiki page.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 04 Sep 2011, 22:34

Shadaza wrote:OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM DARREN OLDER JNR!!!

Darren: I still take part in this series? or more importantly my sponsers still pay my team? CR untill I die I guess.

*Darren Older JNR returns to his Tokyo Hotel to eat Sushi and continue to pretend to be from Japan even though he can't quite hide his Kentish accent! Or more importantly, his Kentish face.

So yeah, I came back to say hi to this wonderful thread, I must admit it has been a while. Love the Wiki page.

Hey! It´s good to see you back around!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 05 Sep 2011, 02:01

Autosport wrote:Melrose to FAT Turbo?

Arrowtech driver Daniel Melrose may be leaving the ArrowTech team as early as this week to replace Scotsman Dave McFaste, who was killed in an accident at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Rumour has it that Melrose will most likely drive for free and may return to ArrowTech for the Budweiser 500.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 05 Sep 2011, 04:10

A new team for next year?

Rumours have started circulating about a possible new entry for next year F1RWRS. British F3 team, Mitie Aviation Racing, have been secretly attending the last two races with several team members. There is strong talk in British F3 that the team are looking to buy out another outfit, but at the moment, this is just a rumour. One problem though, is the team are unfamilar with the rules for F1RWRS.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 05 Sep 2011, 07:29

Wizzie wrote:
Autosport wrote:Melrose to FAT Turbo?

Arrowtech driver Daniel Melrose may be leaving the ArrowTech team as early as this week to replace Scotsman Dave McFaste, who was killed in an accident at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Rumour has it that Melrose will most likely drive for free and may return to ArrowTech for the Budweiser 500.

FAT is folding after chinese Gp

AdrianSutil wrote:
A new team for next year?

Rumours have started circulating about a possible new entry for next year F1RWRS. British F3 team, Mitie Aviation Racing, have been secretly attending the last two races with several team members. There is strong talk in British F3 that the team are looking to buy out another outfit, but at the moment, this is just a rumour. One problem though, is the team are unfamilar with the rules for F1RWRS.

go to page 44 and look there!

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 05 Sep 2011, 11:26

Daniel Martins wrote:My condolences to Dave McFaste family about the horrible tragedy that has befallen them this last weekend. I saw the accident in front of me, having being overtaken by McFaste and it seemed Simpson didn't realized Dave was there so they hit each other in an otherwise usual race incident. There was nothing special about it and no one could've have guessed what would happen later. Nevertheless I must ask that, if Dave complained about headaches, why wasn't he taken to an hospital as a precaution? After all he had just crashed! Motosport is still dangerous and despite becoming safer over the years people cannot relax safety wise.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 05 Sep 2011, 14:41

Grease Monkey Mag wrote:Another new team for next year???

Reports have come out that Former F1 Driver Andrea Acuri is hoping to run a team under his own name. In other words, it's a privateer entry. Nobody else in the paddock has been available to comment on this report.

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 05 Sep 2011, 18:21

Barii Mori wrote:Moaning about the Ford engine wheezing us into 10th and 15th position does not seem right, so I won't. I am sad to hear of Dave McFaste demise, as it does make it hard to think about the FAT Turbo racing team. I have made the decision though that I should run the team until at least the end of the season. Saeed Al Faisal will drive for the team and I think Dave McFaste would have liked Hagane Shizuka to race for the rest of the season. I would request that Dave McFastes number be retired, and that we have a minutes silence before the race.

Shinji Zanmai wrote:Well it was a great race or us with Saeed Al Faisal getting some points, although it was sad that we lost a driver in the course of motorsport. If Hagane Shizuka would like to race for us or FAT then he is free to do so, if he does then we will be looking for a driver, Daniel Melrose might be just the ticket.

Prince Falik wrote:As promised, both Arrowtech cars finished in front of the Foxdales by miles and I came to the Foxdale BBQ with my humble pie, which Autosport photographed me and douglas having a slice each. Me and Douglas have kissed and made up, I think that is the word, yes yes, so we are all friends again. I am sad to hear that a driver has died, but the drivers know the risks they take. As for Daniel Melrose thinking of driving for another team, well I will gift wrap him for the new team if it gets him to go faster.

And as I could not resist....

Autosport wrote:Kay Lon arrested before he boards a plane at Shanghai Airport

Kay Lon and his chinese lawyer, chu la fat have been arrested over charges of bribery, Mr Fat was arrested with the chief of police at the police station that Kay Lon made his statement at. Mr Fat was caught giving 200000 RMB (approx $31000) to the police chief, it is rumoured that the money was payment for the police to fudge evidence so that Kay Lon would walk scot free. We understand that Kay Lon will face the courts for the charges that he was originally facing and the bribery charges, if found guilty to both Kay Lon could face a 8 year prison sentence.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 05 Sep 2011, 18:54

Wait, FAT is folded, and I was let to drive for THREE races only there... I'm confused :oops:

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 05 Sep 2011, 19:24

Autosport wrote:Castrol Jones Sacks Kay Lon

Having been arrested at Shanghai Airport by Chinese Authorities, F1RWRS driver Kay Lon has been sensationally sacked from the Castrol Jones Racing team with whom he has driven for the majority of this season.

Team owner Sammy Jones had this to say on the situation,

"It's bloody ridiculous, Kay is obviously a very talented driver but Christ he gets himself into far too much trouble. As I said following the race on Sunday, should things escalate with him and the authorities, it would leave me no option but to dismiss him from the team. The decision was a difficult one for me, as I said, there's no questioning his talent behind the wheel, but having just had a phone call from Embassy Tobacco telling me they were going to pull out of the deal which would have seen them sponsoring us next season because of all this disgraceful publicity, I've literally got no option but to get rid of him. I'm afraid I simply cannot have a driver who is so entangled with issues outside of racing that it jeopardises my own team.

"I'm immediately looking for a replacement for the final two rounds of the season, and should they impress, they'll be handed a contract to drive for next year. Sponsorship isn't necessary, but would be welcome. As for Kay Lon, I wish him well for the future, and thank him for the valuable contribution he's brought to the team this year."

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 05 Sep 2011, 19:33

Melrose to Castrol Jones, me back to Sunshine?

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 05 Sep 2011, 21:20

Nevermind my whining...

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 05 Sep 2011, 21:29

Klon wrote:Yeah, I took that roleplaying thing too far. A lession to be remembered...
Anyone willing to take over Tropico Grand Prix, would be a shame to lose that team.

Sure i'll buy that team if you want to.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 05 Sep 2011, 21:34

Tagesthemen wrote:Kay Lon not arrested

After Autosport has reported that Kay Lon was arrested, many news sources willingy picked up the story and ran with it, culminating in Lon being released by his team.

However, Kay Lon was found by Fuji TV reporters in a cheap hotel in Kumamoto. Asked about being arrested, he was very confused. Being informed about the Autosport article, he was speechless for a minute before loudly swearing in multiple languages, including English, German and at least two Spanish insults.

The question is, how will the media reports affect Lon's future career and what will happen to Autosport for this hoax?

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 05 Sep 2011, 21:37

This wrote:
Klon wrote:Yeah, I took that roleplaying thing too far. A lession to be remembered...
Anyone willing to take over Tropico Grand Prix, would be a shame to lose that team.

Sure i'll buy that team if you want to.

Thanks, I will keep that in mind - but for now I will try to put the story back on the rails.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 05 Sep 2011, 21:37

Shizuka wrote:Melrose to Castrol Jones

*Evil maniacal laugh*

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 05 Sep 2011, 21:56

F1RWRS counil suggests Jones to back a little bit and allow Kay Lon back.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 05 Sep 2011, 22:00

Aerond wrote:F1RWRS counil suggests Jones to back a little bit and allow Kay Lon back.

Or give Christopherson his F1RWRS debut!

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 05 Sep 2011, 22:14

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
Aerond wrote:F1RWRS counil suggests Jones to back a little bit and allow Kay Lon back.

Or give Christopherson his F1RWRS debut!

Yeah, that would be better. Anyway, I officially want Klon to be the head of Tropico GP, that team is going to be epic. I will be as kind as Ecclestone and will help Kay Lon find a seat for 2014 if he has trouble

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 05 Sep 2011, 22:19

Aerond wrote:Yeah, that would be better. Anyway, I officially want Klon to be the head of Tropico GP, that team is going to be epic. I will be as kind as Ecclestone and will help Kay Lon find a seat for 2014 if he has trouble

Well, the main problem was that Kay Lon, unbeknown to the rest of the F1RWRS world, is also the head of the "German council" behind Tropico Grand Prix, so if he were out of the picture due to jail time, Tropico GP would be out of the picture as well and so the situation was bad until I got to the obvious solution of the arrest being a hoax. So now, no matter what happens to Lons career now, Tropico Grand Prix will be on the grid.

Obviously, that doesn't mean that Jones Racing shouldn't take me back...

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 06 Sep 2011, 00:29

Autosport wrote:Kay Lon was arrested, charged and was in court.

Autosport exclusively has learnt that Kay Lon was quickly rushed through the Chinese courts, he was found not guilty of Sexual Assault and Bribery, but was found guilty of lewd behaviour and was fined 1000RMB ($150) and was ordered to pay 25000 RMB ($3900) in compensation. HIs chinese lawyer claimed responsibility for the bribery and was given 3 years in prison, the police chief of the police station was given a harsh 10 years in prison. Neither Kay Lon nor anyone from Jones Racing will return our calls. The minor offence should not stop Kay Lon for racing for any team, nor stop him from running any team.

Saeed Al Faisal offers services to Castrol Jones Racing

Saeed Al Faisal has admitted to us that he has contacted Castrol Jones Racing once he knew of Kay Lon being sacked, he said to us, "FAT Turbo Racing has folded, even if that overexcited driver Barii Mori wants to continue the team, my friend Dave has gone and I fell that FAT should cease to be and I need to race for a top team. I have been linked to Kamaha, Arrowtech, Tropica and a few other minor teams and I do not wish to drive for any of them. I feel that the money I can bring and the talent I have could mean that CJR would be at least constructors world champions next year. If I fail to attract the services of a top 8 team then I shall go back to GT racing.", at the time Sammy Jones did not return our calls.

Sunshine offer drive to Kay Lon.
Sunshine Infiniti have formally offered Kay Lon a seat for the next two races if Shizuka wishes to race for FAT Turbo racing, team manager Shinji Zanmai said "We would be mad not to snap him up for two races, I am sure Shinobu will whip him into shape and he can still score points for his bid to a high placing.", Kay Lon has refused to comment on this.

Shizuka : FAT should have ceased to exist, but I think in the memory of dave [the character that he played] I will continue it for the final two races, you can choose to race for either

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 06 Sep 2011, 02:23

Woah woah folks let's not get ahead of ourselves, this is after all a game in a fantasy world!

If it helps in any way, I just felt like spicing things up in the driver market, plus it adds more story and more background if the news reports people post are actually acted upon. Perhaps it would be wiser in future if the reports/articles are mainly done by the member who's persona is concerned, so they have more control over their destiny.

Anyway, Klon, it's nothing personal just to confirm!

Back to the action!

Autosport wrote:Jones Evaluates Potential Driver Replacement

Sammy Jones has tonight confirmed to Autosport that he is considering a number of drivers to race for his team, Castrol Jones Racing, for the final two races of the 2013 season. Known to be in the frame include Saeed Al Faisal, as well as well known F1 driver Jack Christopherson who would make his debut in the F1RWRS. Another touted driver was veteran Daniel Melrose, but Jones wouldn't be drawn on exactly who would be racing for his team.

"We're currently in contact with a number of different drivers, and we'll hopefully have something sorted within 24 hours" the Englishman confirmed.

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 06 Sep 2011, 02:59

Indeed nothing personal, although I did carry what you said [Kay Lon] in the F2RWRS a little far

Nothing was too much made up as such, and I am sure Kay Lon will bring Tropica Racing to a podium next year.

Ah I think everyone playing should be allowed one news report on any other team or driver just to spice things up. Otherwise we'll get the standard news reports and no early 90s action. Just imagine head lines like Mark Dagnall being caught doing 140mph down the M1 with suspicious substances in his glove box, Ben Fleet in bust up with Pippa Mann, Rothmans to sponsor Phoenix Racing, Kamaha caught with illegal fuel tank, CJR employee caught smuggling drugs, etc.