F1RWRS -- 2014 Season

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:08

Aerond wrote:
Wizzie wrote:
Aerond wrote:
I´m using the lenght the Track manager gives me, which is over 6.8 kms.

6.8? But Bathurst is only 6.2km long

Blame the track creator!

*Fires the F1 Rejects papaya cannon at the track creator* :twisted:

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:12

Useless now

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:13

Has Spencer binned it again?

EIDT: Radio interlude for car 25

Roberto Ravaglia, MRT chief engineer wrote:3 seconds to Dagnall. Start closing the gap mate. Long way to go.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:15

Wizzie wrote:Has Spencer binned it again?

Yup, pretty spectacularly I would add.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:16

Aerond wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Has Spencer binned it again?

Yup, pretty spectacularly I would add.

Oh FFS. Y U NO KEEP ON TRACK NATHANAEL? You're a former champion for HWNSNBM's sake. :evil:

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:26

Let's see:

UK
France
Japan
Belgium
Japan
UK

And what are the Australians doing?

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:32

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Let's see:

UK
France
Japan
Belgium
Japan
UK

And what are the Australians doing?

Right now:

Frank Zimmer - 6th
Rhys Davies - Out
Dave Simpson - 12th
Daniel Melrose - 4th

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:35

Aerond wrote:Rhys Davies - Out

Damn it...

How's Watkinson and Whitechapel doing?

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:38

dr-baker wrote:Now I realise that I would rather have a fast and unreliable team than a team that is just plain slow.

I too realized that before this season. Had I had more budget I'd have gladly pulled off a Foxdale this year

BTW Aerond, since you're doing live updates tell me how are my drivers doing, thank you

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:42

Chris Dagnall said:

They (MRT) are simply way faster in qualifying, we´ll have to wait for the race, though.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:47

What happened to Dagnall and Nicolas?

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:48

Sshh cut it with these little hints! I keep thinking the race might be done and it isn't!! :lol:

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:56

Wizzie wrote:What happened to Dagnall and Nicolas?

Wait for the race review

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 12 Dec 2011, 23:57

Aerond wrote:
Wizzie wrote:What happened to Dagnall and Nicolas?

Wait for the race review

I almost get the feeling it's about to hit the fan :roll:

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 13 Dec 2011, 10:49

JeremyMcClean wrote:

The Fox wrote:What the heck Daniel???

Daniel Martins wrote:I am sorry, boss. I am still to understand why I am so bathplugging s***e in qualification this year with this car... I expect to have a honourable race though.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 13 Dec 2011, 11:56

Yuck, off the PQ pace again... :mad:

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How much credits my team have?

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 13 Dec 2011, 12:48

Wizzie wrote:
dr-baker wrote:Bugger. How many credits do Foxdale have for improvements?

I'm amazed you guys have become so bathplugging shite in the space of one off-season to be honest.

OBJECTION!

See where I am.

FullMetalJack · Post by **FullMetalJack** » 13 Dec 2011, 13:20

Wizzie wrote:
dr-baker wrote:Bugger. How many credits do Foxdale have for improvements?

I'm amazed you guys have become so bathplugging shite in the space of one off-season to be honest.

Hmmm. I think Melrose has been messing with my car.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 13 Dec 2011, 13:26

redbulljack14 wrote:
Wizzie wrote:
dr-baker wrote:Bugger. How many credits do Foxdale have for improvements?

I'm amazed you guys have become so bathplugging shite in the space of one off-season to be honest.

Hmmm. I think Melrose has been messing with my car.

So how does that explain your teammate's pace? (Particularly compared to last year!)

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 13 Dec 2011, 22:43

dr-baker wrote:
redbulljack14 wrote:
Wizzie wrote:
I'm amazed you guys have become so bathplugging shite in the space of one off-season to be honest.

Hmmm. I think Melrose has been messing with my car.

So how does that explain your teammate's pace? (Particularly compared to last year!)

I'ld never touch your cars with a bloody 10ft pole. They're about as stable as a fuel rod in a nuclear powerplant anyway :lol:

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 14 Dec 2011, 00:09

Bathurst results up!

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 14 Dec 2011, 00:50

Well, at least ARC is on the board.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 14 Dec 2011, 01:08

Two things:

HRT will spend whatever remains of their credits on reliability (I think it was 40 or so).
GRM will spend half of their credits on Zimmer's race performance, and half on Whitechapel's.

Oh, and I need someone to replace Zimmer at Brazil, because that Honda-burning thing is still hanging over his head. Any takers? Preferably a pay-driver who's raced before.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 14 Dec 2011, 01:29

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Oh, and I need someone to replace Zimmer at Brazil, because that Honda-burning thing is still hanging over his head. Any takers? Preferably a pay-driver who's raced before.

I was tempted to burn my BMW at the time as well but I figured it wouldn't go to well in the monsoon that cme after the race. To this day I have no idea how you managed it :lol:

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 14 Dec 2011, 01:30

Sammy Jones wrote:Once again, I'm delighted that we've collected another podium, and also got both cars in the top 10. Daniel's driven another excellent race to keep himself right in the hunt at the front of the pack, however whilst I had an entertaining battle with the Prospec drivers for much of the race, I feel disappointed that, as before, my poor qualifying has really prevented me from finishing in a better position. If I can just find some extra speed over one lap in the car, I think I can be a regular challenger for the points, as Daniel has been. The reliability issues that we had last year seem to have been sorted with the CJR-103, though we'll wait till the 4th race before bringing any updates to the car. I think overall, we can be very happy with our start to the year!

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 14 Dec 2011, 02:03

MA-Racing: Early days bring solid performances

Mitie Aviation Racing have now competed at two events, but whilst neither driver has managed to break the pre-qualifying duck, the team remain positive. "We do have updates coming to the car soon, although how much there are remains to be seen", said team leader Valsattis. Ending the Bathurst session in the top 10 shows promise, but until we get more speed out of the car, I can't see either myself or Alexey qualifying."
Team boss Mr.Alexander also seemed positive about the teams pace. "Looking at the final qualifying times, Matthias was only a second away from making the grid had he got through pre-qualifying, so we know the car is good. Updates are on the way soon, plus a driver change to help boost finances."
Who this driver is remains to be seen, but the strong rumour is David Neuberg might be promoted as he brings heavy sponsorship from Drubnik. "David has been good for the junior team so far, but he is currently out 'on loan', so won't be available for a few races yet."

so, how many credits do I have? And what is generally better? engine upgrade or qualifying performance upgrade?

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 14 Dec 2011, 02:19

AdrianSutil wrote:
so, how many credits do I have? And what is generally better? engine upgrade or qualifying performance upgrade?

Pound for pound, an engine upgrade will give about half the performance per credit compared to a qualifying performance upgrade for one driver. Aerond posted the exact numbers somewhere in the other thread when I posted that question but I'll have to dig through it to find those numbers.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 14 Dec 2011, 02:38

Anyways time for another Melrose sound byte

Daniel Melrose wrote:I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is my 11th season in the premier open wheeler categories of the world and this is one of the easiest cars to drive I've ever had the privilege of driving. Hopefully if I keep this level of performance up and the car remains reliable I can pick up the pieces which the leaders leave behind if they keep stuffing up like they do and I can remain in the hunt for the championship.

Speaking of said leaders I'm going to have a talk with Nathanel after the race. From what I've heard he had a puncture heading into Skyline which pitched him into the wall and we are talking to Michelin about it but even so we want him to try and control himself on track. We all know he's incredibly quick and we know he can win but he just needs to calm down and let his natural talent flow. BMW also lost another engine in the back of Phillippe's car and the guys in the workshop at Cologne are trying to figure out what the problem was.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 14 Dec 2011, 02:46

The Fox wrote:Respectable race from Martins, considering he came from 26th, unlucky break from Mirko, we will have to look at the Transmission problem. My guesses think that there was a loose transmission wire and all heck broke loose. And why does a small team from San Marino with no balls whatsoever have more points than us? Ugh... ah, beginners luck.

Andrea Acuri wrote:Don't know what the heck Fox is talking about, anyways, car ready for the next race, yes? That's wonderful, we'll last another day, and finally.... yyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Oh, an interview? *clears throat* On the race? Yeah, I'm very pleased with the result, I couldn't believe it myself, it proves that we've obviously got a great car, and he's absolutely fantastic, Ron has been putting together quite a show for us! Wow, who do I congratulate first?? I really don't quite know what to say next, now if you'll excuse me, there's my manager waiting... why I didn't qualify for a race yet? Bah, I'll figure the car out soon enough! Be thankful Ron figured out the car quickly... Yes, Dave? What do you mean I've got to race faster? I'm driving the car as fast as I bloody well can! I don't get why Ron mastered the car out already... what do you mean the cameras are still rolling?I'm talking as quietly as I ca... oh I see. Yes, what do you want? Say my sponsors? Well, fine then. I've first got to thank the people at the San Marino Lottery, then blah blah blah blah

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 14 Dec 2011, 04:55

Shinji Zanmai wrote:We are pleased with Katayamas podium, she could have won but for her extra pit stop, still a 2nd brings us to 3rd in both Championships so we are still hopeful. Kay Lon does need to calm down a little, he tried too hard to catch up and ultimately binned it, we will be taking the repair costs out of your wages. Think with your head and not with your neither regions.

Barii Mori wrote:Again I am pleased with our performance, we were in the hunt for points but car failures meant we both retired. Still I am sure we will see the Podium this season.

Prince Falik wrote:Bosevic had car issues so retired early but Daniel Martins was utter cow droppings, I have never seen such bad driving, he was lucky he was only a lap down but he was still dead last. What do you have to say for yourself Martins?

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 14 Dec 2011, 06:53

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
Oh, and I need someone to replace Zimmer at Brazil, because that Honda-burning thing is still hanging over his head. Any takers? Preferably a pay-driver who's raced before.

If lack of experince is no issue then Japanese pay driver Riyuchi Shimoda would like the seat.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 14 Dec 2011, 07:06

So, who's gonna be RotY? Tropico or Shonan? Because basically this is all we're fighting for.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 14 Dec 2011, 07:24

Shizuka wrote:So, who's gonna be RotY? Tropico or Shonan? Because basically this is all we're fighting for.

You seem genuinely cheesed off.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 14 Dec 2011, 07:36

AdrianSutil wrote:
Shizuka wrote:So, who's gonna be RotY? Tropico or Shonan? Because basically this is all we're fighting for.

You seem genuinely cheesed off.

Wouldn't you if you went from winning the F1RWRS' biggest race to fighting for dead last in pre-qualifying in less than 2 years?

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 14 Dec 2011, 10:31

Wizzie wrote:
AdrianSutil wrote:
Shizuka wrote:So, who's gonna be RotY? Tropico or Shonan? Because basically this is all we're fighting for.

You seem genuinely cheesed off.

Wouldn't you if you went from winning the F1RWRS' biggest race to fighting for dead last in pre-qualifying in less than 2 years?

In one off-season, Foxdale have gone from poles and challenging for wins (reliability permitting!) to a DNQ and a totally-off-the-pace DNF...

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 14 Dec 2011, 10:34

dr-baker wrote:
Wizzie wrote:
AdrianSutil wrote:Wouldn't you if you went from winning the F1RWRS' biggest race to fighting for dead last in pre-qualifying in less than 2 years?

In one off-season, Foxdale have gone from poles and challenging for wins (reliability permitting!) to a DNQ and a totally-off-the-pace DNF...

But atleast your predicament's funny. Shizuka's fall from grace is simply tragic

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 14 Dec 2011, 10:36

Well, can't argue with that. (Gallic shrug).

I believe that Foxdale have plenty of credits left? Can they all be spent on engine/power improvements please? Thanks!

DanielPT · Post by **DanielPT** » 14 Dec 2011, 11:19

SuperAguri wrote:
Prince Falik wrote:Bosevic had car issues so retired early but Daniel Martins was utter cow droppings, I have never seen such bad driving, he was lucky he was only a lap down but he was still dead last. What do you have to say for yourself Martins?

Daniel Martins wrote:It wasn't that bad... At least I brought the car home, right?

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 14 Dec 2011, 11:40

Ron Mignolet said:

Waffles for everyone!

Chris Dagnall said:

I´m obviously quite disappointed. Mark had the pace to win and Nathan was going for a podium finish and then nothing happened. I´m a bit worried about our reliability and we´ll have to do some changes if it doesn´t improve soon.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 14 Dec 2011, 13:58

Kay Lon when asked about the race wrote:Bathplug off!