F3RWRS - Yet another feeder series

Post by **tommykl** » 21 Dec 2011, 17:14

AndreaModa wrote:Also, just a query TMLW, are you using the same points system for all races now, or still just the top 6 for race 1? The current standings are a bit out as I think you've used the race 2 and 3 system for points won in the first race. Also, a teams standings table would go down a treat!

I thought the same, but he said earlier on that the points he said he'd use for race 1 are actually used for race 2 (which makes sense, because it's a reverse-grid race), and vice-versa.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 21 Dec 2011, 17:33

tommykl wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:Also, just a query TMLW, are you using the same points system for all races now, or still just the top 6 for race 1? The current standings are a bit out as I think you've used the race 2 and 3 system for points won in the first race. Also, a teams standings table would go down a treat!

I thought the same, but he said earlier on that the points he said he'd use for race 1 are actually used for race 2 (which makes sense, because it's a reverse-grid race), and vice-versa.

Aah well in that case it's all fine then!

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 21 Dec 2011, 17:58

Shane Walsh wrote:Surely I deserve something better than this godawful team...

Pointrox · Post by **Pointrox** » 21 Dec 2011, 19:05

Jean-Vincent Albertini wrote:I'm fasteh and fasteh and zis proves in my races. Je hope for... to managez to keep fine shape and to take it to maximum at ze end of the seazon.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 21 Dec 2011, 19:11

Joel Melrose's #7 car which will be used whilst Terry Hawkin races for Gillet in the F2RWRS.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 21 Dec 2011, 19:14

AndreaModa wrote:Joel Melrose's #7 car which will be used whilst Terry Hawkin races for Gillet in the F2RWRS.

Did you draw that using a toaster?

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 21 Dec 2011, 23:02

Alright over there Picaso!

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 22 Dec 2011, 21:41

Jason Hamilton wrote:I bet that if Joel Melrose didn't have Daniel Melrose as a brother he wouldn't have a racing career.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 22 Dec 2011, 21:47

eurobrun wrote:
Jason Hamilton wrote:I bet that if Joel Melrose didn't have Daniel Melrose as a brother he wouldn't have a racing career.

Kay Lon wrote:Ever heard of that bloke Mark Dagnall? Parasites leeching off their family to build their career are the thing in modern motorsport.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 22 Dec 2011, 22:08

AndreaModa wrote:Alright over there Picaso!

Damn straight. I did design your avatar!!

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 23 Dec 2011, 01:26

kostas22 wrote:
AndreaModa wrote:Alright over there Picaso!

Damn straight. I did design your avatar!!

Haha! Crap! :lol:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 23 Dec 2011, 02:08

Jason Hamilton wrote:I bet that if Joel Melrose didn't have Daniel Melrose as a brother he wouldn't have a racing career.

Joel Melrose wrote:Yeah, say what you want but at the end of the day I'll prove that I'm simply that damn good and that I'll be the best there's ever been.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 23 Dec 2011, 02:20

Joel Melrose wrote:Yeah, say what you want but at the end of the day I'll prove that I'm simply that damn good and that I'll be the best there's ever been.

Sammy Jones wrote:Well son if you're gonna have an attitude like that I'll have you build and set the car up yourself as well as drive the damn thing! Over-confidence never got anyone anywhere, just look at my good friend Phoenix McAllister and his Team Phoenix in the F1RWRS! I want to see results, I don't expect to keep you on just because I employ your older brother too, though I also want to see dignity, humility and respect towards those giving you this chance. Terry Hawkin has the right idea, you might learn a thing or two from him!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 23 Dec 2011, 02:23

Well, I COULD tune his attitude down a bit, but where's the fun in that? :lol:

(Besides, he actually is like that most of the time and being stuck with him for any considerable length of time will drive you up a wall.

)

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 23 Dec 2011, 02:26

Jason Hamilton wrote:I bet that if Joel Melrose didn't have Daniel Melrose as a brother he wouldn't have a racing career.

Joel Melrose wrote:Yeah, say what you want but at the end of the day I'll prove that I'm simply that damn good and that I'll be the best there's ever been.

Jason Hamilton wrote:And I thought Kay Lon was arrogant.

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 23 Dec 2011, 02:27

Terry Hawkin's absence in the F3RWRS could get a little more interesting than I was originally expecting then!

EDIT: By the way Wizzie, that plan you had a while back between MRT, Jones Racing and Christopherson for 2015 is gravy with me, sounds like a great plan!

Sorry I'd never got round to saying anything before! Kept forgetting! :lol:

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 23 Dec 2011, 02:55

Wizzie wrote:Well, I COULD tune his attitude down a bit, but where's the fun in that?

(Besides, he actually is like that most of the time and being stuck with him for any considerable length of time will drive you up a wall. )

I sure hope Joel makes it to the F1RWRS - wonder if Lon turns him humble when he wipes the floor with him (and his brother)

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 23 Dec 2011, 03:04

Klon wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Well, I COULD tune his attitude down a bit, but where's the fun in that?

(Besides, he actually is like that most of the time and being stuck with him for any considerable length of time will drive you up a wall. )

I sure hope Joel makes it to the F1RWRS - wonder if Lon turns him humble when he wipes the floor with him (and his brother)

Nah, usually he'll be incredibly quick for about 3 laps and then have an enormous shunt before you have the chance to beat him :lol:

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 23 Dec 2011, 05:07

Wizzie wrote:
Klon wrote:
Wizzie wrote:Well, I COULD tune his attitude down a bit, but where's the fun in that?

(Besides, he actually is like that most of the time and being stuck with him for any considerable length of time will drive you up a wall. )

I sure hope Joel makes it to the F1RWRS - wonder if Lon turns him humble when he wipes the floor with him (and his brother)

Nah, usually he'll be incredibly quick for about 3 laps and then have an enormous shunt before you have the chance to beat him

So kind of like me in real life.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 23 Dec 2011, 11:53

AndreaModa wrote:
Joel Melrose wrote:Yeah, say what you want but at the end of the day I'll prove that I'm simply that damn good and that I'll be the best there's ever been.

Sammy Jones wrote:Well son if you're gonna have an attitude like that I'll have you build and set the car up yourself as well as drive the damn thing! Over-confidence never got anyone anywhere, just look at my good friend Phoenix McAllister and his Team Phoenix in the F1RWRS! I want to see results, I don't expect to keep you on just because I employ your older brother too, though I also want to see dignity, humility and respect towards those giving you this chance. Terry Hawkin has the right idea, you might learn a thing or two from him!

Phoenix McAllister wrote:Sam, I've never said my team, or myself, were the Best in the World. We've just made unfortunate calls, but just let the damn kid be exuberant. At the end of the day, if Kay Lon's not that succesful, it's because he's not very talented.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 24 Dec 2011, 16:41

DRIVER CHANGE
Scuderia Alitalia, Car 99

Gigi Pazzini

Phil McCracken

For Round 3 only, due to F2RWRS calendar reshuffle. Pazzini will be back for Round 4.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 25 Dec 2011, 08:43

Sorry kostas, Wizzie might be flexible with his driver rules, but I'm not. McCracken competed in all 16 PQ sessions in the F1RWRS last year, which makes him ineligible.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 25 Dec 2011, 08:48

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Sorry kostas, Wizzie might be flexible with his driver rules, but I'm not. McCracken competed in all 16 PQ sessions in the F1RWRS last year, which makes him ineligible.

I agree with that, F3RWRS should only be available to young drivers.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 25 Dec 2011, 11:12

MA-Junior: Welcome Harry Austin.

After David Neuberg has been promoted to the main team to help with financing, academy graduate Harry Austin has been promoted to the second Junior seat with immediate effect. Team boss Mr.Alexander was full of praise for the youngster, "Harry began with the team on work experience. He has shown a maturity beyond his years, an excellent attitude and is not scared to get his hands dirty when he needs to."
With Neuberg competing with the main team for four races, he will no longer be eligible to race in F3 again. "This effectively gives Harry a decent chance to show us what he is capable of."

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 25 Dec 2011, 15:09

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Sorry kostas, Wizzie might be flexible with his driver rules, but I'm not. McCracken competed in all 16 PQ sessions in the F1RWRS last year, which makes him ineligible.

Maybe just as well, he was f***ing rubbish in F2RWRS, finished 2 laps down - I'm already considering firing his sorry ass :lol:

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 26 Dec 2011, 23:50

Octan has decided to give every winner of the F3RWRS the budget for a seat in F2RWRS, and sponsoring the whole series of F3RWRS (if team owners and championship-runner agree on that)

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 29 Dec 2011, 10:40

Round 3 - Round of the United Kingdom - Qualifying

1st: Jack Christopherson Jr (Christopherson): 1:39.83
2nd: Joel Melrose (Jones): +0.03
3rd: Yuka Katayama (Falik): +0.09
4th: Tomo Kazama (Prospec): +0.18
5th: Michael Cameron (Prospec): +0.27
6th: Ryan Zimmer (ZimSport): +0.28
7th: Eric Swerts (Jones): +0.34
8th: Gianluigi Pazzini (Alitalia): +0.38
9th: Carter Simpson (ZimSport): +0.44
10th: Renaldo Jimenez (JLD): +0.49
11th: Harry Austin (MA-Junior): +0.50
12th: Jean-Vincent Albertini (Albertini): +0.58
13th: Joe Harmsky (Shonan): +0.63
14th: Joao Cavalcanti (JLD): +0.69
15th: Dorien Lamberigts (Lotus): +0.72
16th: Shane Walsh (ZombieKart): +0.78
17th: Massimiliano Torbani (MA-Junior): +0.88
18th: Andoni Urrutia (Tociclao): +0.92
19th: Joao Antonio Soares (Porto Wine): +1.00
20th: Roberto Zayas (ZombieKart): +1.02
21st: Hillary King (Team Phoenix): +1.09
22nd: Antonio Reyna-Sanchez (JLD): +1.17
23rd: Judd McAllister (Team Phoenix): +1.19
24th: Simon Garfunkel (Lotus): +1.23
25th: Humbert Moyenmoutier (ZombieKart): +1.27
26th: Alessandro Lucarelli (Alitalia): +1.38
27th: Mika Passonen (Red Bull): +1.40
28th: Iulian Pitea (Dofasco): +1.44
29th: Akinjide Ezerioha (Falik): +1.49
30th: Yuri Sokolov (Shonan): +1.57
31st: Kim Lee-Wang (Team Asia): +1.59
32nd: Alberto Donegro (Tociclao): +1.66
33rd: Jan Maylander (Dofasco): +1.73
34th: Wojciech Cieslar (Dofasco): +1.88
35th: Deiter Hallenstien (Red Bull): +2.23
36th: Jose Maria Cabral (Porto Wine): +2.56
37th: Hendra Naufal (Team Asia): +2.95
38th: Jason Hamilton (ZimSport): +4.29

Once again supporting the main series, here at Brands Hatch, and it's Jack Christopherson Jr impressing in front of his home crowd, edging out the young Joel Melrose on his debut. It wasn't a clean session for the Aussie though, with both him and teammate Eric Swerts under investigation for blocking Alessandro Lucarelli on their in-laps. Lucarelli only managed 26th as a result, although teammate Gianluigi Pazzini managed 8th, and fellow debutant Harry Austin, driving for MA-Junior, was 11th. Championship leader Michael Cameron was solid in fifth, although he was outqualified again by Kazama. Jason Hamilton though had a shocker, completely unable to get his car working around here. Although it might not matter much, as he looks increasingly likely to be promoted to the F2RWRS.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 29 Dec 2011, 10:47

Daniel Melrose wrote:Joel on the front row, Renaldo in the top 10 and my other two driver solidly in the midfield. As far as qualifying goes, mission accomplished but there are still 3 races ahead of us to contend with.

SuperAguri · Post by **SuperAguri** » 29 Dec 2011, 11:35

Funny how the top free are family members of other drivers...

Prince Falik wrote:Yuka again is a delight, I might promote her to the F2RWRS team before the season is out. Akinjide should be doing better and needs to put his foot down and score more points. Maybe his father wants him to do badly due to the engines used.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 29 Dec 2011, 11:37

SuperAguri wrote:Funny how the top free are family members of other drivers...

5 of the top 6 and 6 of the top 10. The talent passes on, doesn't it?

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 29 Dec 2011, 13:05

El Jonan said:

bathplug Alberto, you were a ful today. You need some Need for Speed training. Tonight I´m gonna take you watch the last Vin Diesel movie to inspire you

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 29 Dec 2011, 13:41

Sammy Jones wrote:I'm delighted with qualifying, and very happy for Joel, who's really got down to work this weekend. As for the claims of blocking, there was nothing intentional about either incident, the boys are young, quick drivers who haven't yet fully developed into mature racing drivers. Situations like this are bound to occur in a junior series like the F3RWRS. I hope both Joel and Eric go well over the remainder of the weekend.

Pointrox · Post by **Pointrox** » 29 Dec 2011, 14:05

Jean-Vincent Albertini wrote:Twelve pozicion? Not bad, could be bettehr. Zis young boy, Joel Melrose, is veri veri fazt.

Shizuka · Post by **Shizuka** » 29 Dec 2011, 14:41

Harmsky is getting better, wow.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 29 Dec 2011, 16:17

Autosport wrote:Scuderia Alitalia team principal Alasdair Lindsay fined for outburst
After a mixed qualifying session, where debutants Gigi Pazzini and Alessandro Lucarelli qualified 8th and 26th respectively, their team principal Alasdair Lindsay was seen storming down to the Jones Racing garage in a fit of rage, clearly looking to lynch both their drivers for blocking Lucarelli's flying lap, which had consigned him to such a low qualifying position. After failing to find either driver or rival team principal, he instead decided to vent his anger on the equipment in the Jones Racing garage, destroying several thousands of pounds worth of gear, while loudly shouting an expletive-filled rant in every direction.

He was called to the stewards for his actions, and was awarded a $10,000 fine plus the total amount of damages to Jones Racing's equipment.

Alessandro Lucarelli wrote:For sure I am very disappointed with my qualifying result. The pace was starting to come to me, but just when I was on my ultimate lap, Swerts and, I think it must have been his team-mate Melrose, became a rolling roadblock in front of me and ruined the lap. It's quite disgraceful neither were penalised when there is such concrete evidence of cheating. If they don't teach Joel fair play, he will just end up like his father unfortunately.

Gigi Pazzini wrote:This is incredible! It is my first time in F3RWRS and already I qualified in the Top 10. This is hopefully a sign of things to come with the team for the rest of the season. Obviously we are not in a position to win the championship this year, but I think we look set to achive some good results in races this season.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 29 Dec 2011, 16:34

Phoenix McAllister wrote:Damn you both! What's your problem? It's something related to the car? I'll give you guys a couple more races to prove your worth, and if you don't bring results you're fired! Yes, you too, son! I don't want to have people here sauntering along like a modern day Gimmi Bruni!

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 29 Dec 2011, 19:59

Lotus Developement with Group Lotus Professional and Team Lotus Bakeries, by RonDen Racing Engineeringwill not continue with Simon Garünkel after this race. A replacement driver will not be choosen for his money, but for his talent. (so that means you can negotiate)

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 29 Dec 2011, 21:18

Jason Hamilton wrote:What the bathplug

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 30 Dec 2011, 02:44

Round 3 - Brands Hatch - Race 1

1st: Tomo Kazama (Prospec): 20:06.84 (12 laps)
2nd: Yuka Katayama (Falik): +5.38
3rd: Jack Christopherso Jr (Christopherson): +9.24
4th: Ryan Zimmer (ZimSport): +15.39
5th: Michael Cameron (Prospec): +16.02
6th: Gianlugi Pazzini (Alitalia): +16.48
7th: Joel Melrose (Jones): +27.49
8th: Carter Simpson (ZimSport): +27.66
9th: Jean-Vincent Albertini (Albertini): +27.90
10th: Dorien Lamberigts (Lotus): +28.49
11th: Eric Swerts (Jones): +28.77
12th: Shane Walsh (ZombieKart): +29.40
13th: Harry Austin (MA-Junior): +1:04.21
14th: Joe Harmsky (Shonan): +1 LAP*
15th: Roberto Zayas (ZombieKart): +1 LAP
16th: Judd McAllister (Team Phoenix): +1 LAP
17th: Alessandro Lucarelli (Alitalia): +1 LAP
18th: Antonio Reyna-Sanchez (JLD): +1 LAP
19th: Yuri Sokolov (Shonan): +1 LAP
20th: Alberto Donegro (Tociclao): +1 LAP
21st: Renaldo Jimenez (JLD): +2 LAPS*
22nd: Jason Hamilton (ZimSport): +2 LAPS
23rd: Jan Maylander (Dofasco): +2 LAPS
24th: Jose Maria Cabral (Porto Wine): +2 LAPS
25th: Iulian Pitea (Dofasco): +2 LAPS
26th: Wojciech Cieslar (Dofasco): +2 LAPS
27th: Kim Lee-Wang (Team Asia): +2 LAPS
28th: Deiter Hallenstien (Red Bull): +2 LAPS
29th: Joao Cavalcanti (JLD): +3 LAPS*
30th: Hendra Naufal (Team Asia): +3 LAPS
31st: Simon Garfunkel (Lotus): +3 LAPS
DNF: Akinjide Ezerioha (Falik): Suspension (L7)
NC: Andoni Urrutia (Tociclao): +6 LAPS
DNF: Mika Passonen (Red Bull): Suspension (L4)
DNF: Hillary King (Team Phoenix): Collision damage (L2)
DNF: Joao Antonio Soares (Porto Wine): Collision damage (L1)
DNF: Humbert Moyenmoutier (ZombieKart): Collision (L1)
DNF: Massimiliano Torbani (MA-Junior): Collision (L1)
Fastest lap: Yuka Katayama (1:39.56)

Kazama made a brilliant start, passing Katayama and Melrose at Paddock Hill, and Christopherson and Druids. And that was that as far as the race went. Katayama got Melrose at Druids on lap 1 as well, and Christopherson on lap 3, but the disappointment of the race was Melrose, after a brilliant qualifying he spent the entire time doing his best to hold up the field. He was good at it too, Zimmer, Cameron and Pazzini only got past when he made a mistake 2 laps from home. That just shows how slow he was though, since they pulled 10 seconds ahead in those two laps. As for the retirements, Torbani lost a sport to Soares off the start, and divebombed him at Druids to get it back. It didn't work, and he took them both out. Torbani, collecting Moyenmoutier at the same time, retired on the spot, while Soares made it to the pit lane, but the team couldn't fix the damage. Hillary King also got caught up, and managed two laps before having to come in and retire. The other major cause of failure was Dingle Dell. These cars tended to catch some air through here, and if they didn't land square on the road, they'd hit the outside kerb and trash the suspension. This happened to Passonen, Ezerioha, Cavalcanti and Jimenez. Harmsky's DNF was a tad more embarassing - he spun off at the last corner of the last lap. He only lost the one spot though, because he was at the very end of the Melrose Train.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 30 Dec 2011, 02:50

Alessandro Lucarelli wrote:Well, there was not much I was going to be able to do from 26th. At least we made some progress up the field, I will hope for a clean qualifying in Germany next round and to score points there. This weekend has been a learning experience for sure, but unfortunately there was not much in terms of result for me. And I'm not sure how much more I can do here this weekend...

Gigi Pazzini wrote:This has been a great debut race for me, I couldn't have hoped for more! Qualifying went well for me, and that set me up for my result. It was my first race, so I decided it was better to drive a little cautiously rather than go for broke and potentially ruin my good run so far this weekend...so I got stuck in the middle of the Melrose Train. But, in the end I secured some good points for the team. I hope I can continue my progress up the standings in the next race.