A tribute to the heroic failures of Grand Prix racing
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Luke Knight wrote:A 1-2 finish! What a race, what a result! Andrea and Martin pût iñ a wonderful job to secure the team's first 1-2, and it is a shame Pastor was not able to finish the race, as we predicted he would finish 3rd.Everyone is invited to the booze-up later tonight, including you, Mr.Lindsay!
Pointrox wrote:Eh? Where are Jordanovic and van Heel?
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. I'm so sorry about forgetting your team, but as you can see, I already simulated the race. I guess it's about time to change the qualifying format for 1-mile oval races, so that I don't forget anyone. Anyway, the next races are road and larger oval races, so I won't forget anyone...hopefully.Ferrarist wrote:Pointrox wrote:Eh? Where are Jordanovic and van Heel?
Drivers Championship
1. Dave Anderson - 179pts.
2. Kenan Ardaoglu - 144pts.
3. Veronika Asimov - 119pts.
=. Martin van der Maeyede - 119pts.
5. Andrea Bianchi - 116pts.
6. Jerome d'Ambrosio - 114pts.
7. David Lee - 110pts.
8. Ashley Cassidy - 108pts.
=. Vincenzo Sospiri - 108pts.
=. Vidal Reyna-Sanchez - 108pts.
11. Damon Cannon - 102pts.
=. Tony Scrugham III. - 102pts.
13. Rio Haryanto - 95pts.
14. Ed Weaver - 89pts.
15. Ralf Schumacher - 86pts.
16. Brendon Cassidy Jr. - 82pts.
17. Ryan McReynolds - 78pts.
=. Lance Vance - 78pts.
19. Pastor Maldonado - 76pts.
20. Joao Cavalcanti - 74pts.
=. Roberto Moreno - 74pts.
22. Salvatore Miccoli - 66pts.
23. Beth Lestrade - 60pts.
24. Hobson Tarantino - 59pts.
25. Harold Watson - 54pts.
26. Antonio Reyna-Sanchez - 52pts.
=. Goran Jordanovic - 52pts.
28. Mika Yagami - 50pt.
29. Andries van Heel - 46pts.
30. Ryota Wong - 43pts.
31. Johannes Seidlitz - 36pts.
32. Claude Speed - 28pts.
33. Gordon Martin - 22pts.
34. Dean O'Lauchlan - 11pts.
35. John Zimmer - 10pts.
36. Bertrand Gachot - 8pts.
37. Diego Mauricio Batistuta - 4pts.
Prize Money
1. Andrea Bianchi - 100.000 $
2. Martin van der Maeyede - 90.910 $
3. Lance Vance - 81.820 $
4. Veronika Asimov - 72.730 $
5. Jerome d'Ambrosio - 63.640 $
6. Roberto Moreno - 54.550 $
7. Brendon Cassidy Jr. - 45.460 $
8. Vidal Reyna-Sanchez - 36.370 $
9. Ed Weaver - 27.280 $
10. Joao Cavalcanti - 18.190 $
11. Tony Scrugham III. - 9.090 $
And a further 9.090 $ for Hydook Grand Prix, as a compensation payment, because of some "mistakes" that caused Andries van Heel to miss his qualifying attempt.
Speed wrote:ICS owner Williams to start new series in 2016?
There were some wild rumours going on at the paddock of past weekend's Miller 200. The hottest rumour was that Walther Williams is looking to expand his auto racing business. He has already founded the "World Racing Federation (WRF)" as the parent company to the Indy Championship Series back in the spring of 2015. But alledgedly, Indy racing is only the beginning for Mr.Williams business ventures, as he's put his eyes on another motorsport. Stock car racing!
After the proposed FORASCAR series didn't get off the ground, stock car racing has been in a crisis. But it still has a loyal fanbase, which Williams wants to exploit. Some sources claim that Williams has already contacted some traditional stock car venues such as Daytona or Talladega, in order to run Stock Car races next year. But Williams could also promote double-header with IndyCar (more on that later) and the "Stock Car World Series", as the provisional name of the series is. It remains to be seen if such a series can get off the ground. Because not only needs Williams venues, but also teams and manufacturers. Not to mention sponsors and TV coverage.
Walther Williams is also looking to start a feeder series for his Indy Championship Series. For next year, he plans to rename the ICS as the "IndyCar World Series", eventually taking over the well-known name. The feeder series will carry the name "IndyCar Continental Series", which focusses on North and South America.
There are also other sorts of racing Williams is interested in. For example he also wants to create a "DTM-style" championship, although he has made it clear that he "won't expand too fast." Still, it remains exciting to see if the WRF can expand beyond its IndyCar series.
Wizzie wrote:May I ask what the stats for each of my drivers is before I go on another spending spree?
Oh and what is the championship standings looking like right now?
Ferrarist wrote:Drivers Championship
1. Dave Anderson - 179pts.
2. Kenan Ardaoglu - 144pts.
3. Veronika Asimov - 119pts.
=. Martin van der Maeyede - 119pts.
5. Andrea Bianchi - 116pts.
6. Jerome d'Ambrosio - 114pts.
7. David Lee - 110pts.
8. Ashley Cassidy - 108pts.
=. Vincenzo Sospiri - 108pts.
=. Vidal Reyna-Sanchez - 108pts.
11. Damon Cannon - 102pts.
=. Tony Scrugham III. - 102pts.
13. Rio Haryanto - 95pts.
14. Ed Weaver - 89pts.
15. Ralf Schumacher - 86pts.
16. Brendon Cassidy Jr. - 82pts.
17. Ryan McReynolds - 78pts.
=. Lance Vance - 78pts.
19. Pastor Maldonado - 76pts.
20. Joao Cavalcanti - 74pts.
=. Roberto Moreno - 74pts.
22. Salvatore Miccoli - 66pts.
23. Beth Lestrade - 60pts.
24. Hobson Tarantino - 59pts.
25. Harold Watson - 54pts.
26. Antonio Reyna-Sanchez - 52pts.
=. Goran Jordanovic - 52pts.
28. Mika Yagami - 50pt.
29. Andries van Heel - 46pts.
30. Ryota Wong - 43pts.
31. Johannes Seidlitz - 36pts.
32. Claude Speed - 28pts.
33. Gordon Martin - 22pts.
34. Dean O'Lauchlan - 11pts.
35. John Zimmer - 10pts.
36. Bertrand Gachot - 8pts.
37. Diego Mauricio Batistuta - 4pts.
Prize Money
1. Andrea Bianchi - 100.000 $
2. Martin van der Maeyede - 90.910 $
3. Lance Vance - 81.820 $
4. Veronika Asimov - 72.730 $
5. Jerome d'Ambrosio - 63.640 $
6. Roberto Moreno - 54.550 $
7. Brendon Cassidy Jr. - 45.460 $
8. Vidal Reyna-Sanchez - 36.370 $
9. Ed Weaver - 27.280 $
10. Joao Cavalcanti - 18.190 $
11. Tony Scrugham III. - 9.090 $
And a further 9.090 $ for Hydook Grand Prix, as a compensation payment, because of some "mistakes" that caused Andries van Heel to miss his qualifying attempt.
And now, off for some rumours:Speed wrote:ICS owner Williams to start new series in 2016?
There were some wild rumours going on at the paddock of past weekend's Miller 200. The hottest rumour was that Walther Williams is looking to expand his auto racing business. He has already founded the "World Racing Federation (WRF)" as the parent company to the Indy Championship Series back in the spring of 2015. But alledgedly, Indy racing is only the beginning for Mr.Williams business ventures, as he's put his eyes on another motorsport. Stock car racing!
After the proposed FORASCAR series didn't get off the ground, stock car racing has been in a crisis. But it still has a loyal fanbase, which Williams wants to exploit. Some sources claim that Williams has already contacted some traditional stock car venues such as Daytona or Talladega, in order to run Stock Car races next year. But Williams could also promote double-header with IndyCar (more on that later) and the "Stock Car World Series", as the provisional name of the series is. It remains to be seen if such a series can get off the ground. Because not only needs Williams venues, but also teams and manufacturers. Not to mention sponsors and TV coverage.
Walther Williams is also looking to start a feeder series for his Indy Championship Series. For next year, he plans to rename the ICS as the "IndyCar World Series", eventually taking over the well-known name. The feeder series will carry the name "IndyCar Continental Series", which focusses on North and South America.
There are also other sorts of racing Williams is interested in. For example he also wants to create a "DTM-style" championship, although he has made it clear that he "won't expand too fast." Still, it remains exciting to see if the WRF can expand beyond its IndyCar series.
pasta_maldonado wrote:Wizzie wrote:May I ask what the stats for each of my drivers is before I go on another spending spree?
Oh and what is the championship standings looking like right now?Ferrarist wrote:Drivers Championship
1. Dave Anderson - 179pts.
2. Kenan Ardaoglu - 144pts.
3. Veronika Asimov - 119pts.
=. Martin van der Maeyede - 119pts.
5. Andrea Bianchi - 116pts.
6. Jerome d'Ambrosio - 114pts.
7. David Lee - 110pts.
8. Ashley Cassidy - 108pts.
=. Vincenzo Sospiri - 108pts.
=. Vidal Reyna-Sanchez - 108pts.
11. Damon Cannon - 102pts.
=. Tony Scrugham III. - 102pts.
13. Rio Haryanto - 95pts.
14. Ed Weaver - 89pts.
15. Ralf Schumacher - 86pts.
16. Brendon Cassidy Jr. - 82pts.
17. Ryan McReynolds - 78pts.
=. Lance Vance - 78pts.
19. Pastor Maldonado - 76pts.
20. Joao Cavalcanti - 74pts.
=. Roberto Moreno - 74pts.
22. Salvatore Miccoli - 66pts.
23. Beth Lestrade - 60pts.
24. Hobson Tarantino - 59pts.
25. Harold Watson - 54pts.
26. Antonio Reyna-Sanchez - 52pts.
=. Goran Jordanovic - 52pts.
28. Mika Yagami - 50pt.
29. Andries van Heel - 46pts.
30. Ryota Wong - 43pts.
31. Johannes Seidlitz - 36pts.
32. Claude Speed - 28pts.
33. Gordon Martin - 22pts.
34. Dean O'Lauchlan - 11pts.
35. John Zimmer - 10pts.
36. Bertrand Gachot - 8pts.
37. Diego Mauricio Batistuta - 4pts.
Prize Money
1. Andrea Bianchi - 100.000 $
2. Martin van der Maeyede - 90.910 $
3. Lance Vance - 81.820 $
4. Veronika Asimov - 72.730 $
5. Jerome d'Ambrosio - 63.640 $
6. Roberto Moreno - 54.550 $
7. Brendon Cassidy Jr. - 45.460 $
8. Vidal Reyna-Sanchez - 36.370 $
9. Ed Weaver - 27.280 $
10. Joao Cavalcanti - 18.190 $
11. Tony Scrugham III. - 9.090 $
And a further 9.090 $ for Hydook Grand Prix, as a compensation payment, because of some "mistakes" that caused Andries van Heel to miss his qualifying attempt.
And now, off for some rumours:Speed wrote:ICS owner Williams to start new series in 2016?
There were some wild rumours going on at the paddock of past weekend's Miller 200. The hottest rumour was that Walther Williams is looking to expand his auto racing business. He has already founded the "World Racing Federation (WRF)" as the parent company to the Indy Championship Series back in the spring of 2015. But alledgedly, Indy racing is only the beginning for Mr.Williams business ventures, as he's put his eyes on another motorsport. Stock car racing!
After the proposed FORASCAR series didn't get off the ground, stock car racing has been in a crisis. But it still has a loyal fanbase, which Williams wants to exploit. Some sources claim that Williams has already contacted some traditional stock car venues such as Daytona or Talladega, in order to run Stock Car races next year. But Williams could also promote double-header with IndyCar (more on that later) and the "Stock Car World Series", as the provisional name of the series is. It remains to be seen if such a series can get off the ground. Because not only needs Williams venues, but also teams and manufacturers. Not to mention sponsors and TV coverage.
Walther Williams is also looking to start a feeder series for his Indy Championship Series. For next year, he plans to rename the ICS as the "IndyCar World Series", eventually taking over the well-known name. The feeder series will carry the name "IndyCar Continental Series", which focusses on North and South America.
There are also other sorts of racing Williams is interested in. For example he also wants to create a "DTM-style" championship, although he has made it clear that he "won't expand too fast." Still, it remains exciting to see if the WRF can expand beyond its IndyCar series.
Like this
Wizzie wrote:May I ask what the stats for each of my drivers is before I go on another spending spree?
Although I can say that none of your drivers seem to have reached the maximum amount of skill points yet. But I'm gonna look up the exact numbers.ESPN wrote:Maldonado takes pole at jam-packed Road America 200
Pastor Maldonado scored one more pole for his Pole Star Racing Team, in the jam-packed field of 39 cars. However, up to 15 cars are within a second in qualifying, leaving the race wide open. Therefore, fans should get ready for some exciting 50 laps at Road Americs!
Qualifying for the Road America 200
1 Pastor Maldonado 1:41.567
2 Andrea Bianchi 1:41.594
3 Lance Vance 1:41.745
4 Ralf Schumacher 1:41.789
5 Ryan McReynolds 1:41.908
6 Damon Cannon 1:41.913
7 Martin van der Maeyede 1:41.965
8 Claude Speed 1:42.020
9 Brendon Cassidy Jr. 1:42.026
10 Roberto Moreno 1:42.085
11 Joao Cavalcanti 1:42.152
12 Salvatore Miccoli 1:42.231
13 Ashley Cassidy 1:42.309
14 John Zimmer 1:42.461
15 Rio Haryanto 1:42.516
16 Jerome D'Ambrosio 1:42.585
17 Diego Mauricio Batistuta 1:42.603
18 Vidal Reyna-Sanchez 1:42.615
19 Kenan Ardaoglu 1:42.619
20 Bertrand Gachot 1:42.632
21 Dean O'Lauchlan 1:42.828
22 Johannes Seidlitz 1:42.908
23 Beth Lestrade 1:42.916
24 O.N. Duck III. 1:42.924
25 Vincenzo Sospiri 1:42.952
26 Goran Jordanovic 1:43.040
27 Ryota Wong 1:43.103
28 Dave Anderson 1:43.170
29 Harold Watson 1:43.179
30 Andries van Heel 1:43.314
31 Hobson Tarantino 1:43.385
32 Tony Scrugham III. 1:43.528
33 David Lee 1:43.588
34 Veronika Asimov 1:43.611
35 Ed Weaver 1:43.839
36 Antonio Reyna-Sanchez 1:43.961
37 Mika Yagami 1:44.392
38 John Bean 1:44.814
39 Gordon Martin 1:45.303
Luke Knight wrote:Well done the lads for a front row lock out! I'm really thrilled by Pastor's, Andrea's and Martin's pace, and I'm confident we can bridge the point gap to the leaders and challenge for the title. The way we have gone from struggling for pace at the start of the season to being the team to beat really shows how much hard work and effort have been put in by our guys, the boys back at the factory and the lads over at Swift and Chevrolet. The developing partnership vetween us and Swift really is starting to pay dividends now!
ESPN wrote:Roberto Moreno wins most exciting race of the season!
Today's Road America 200 saw a surprising winner, as Roberto Moreno won his first race of the season. Moreno, who started from 10th, made use of his clever strategy, which, combined with him wrestling through the large grid, saw him take the checkered flag first. This race also saw only few retirements, and all remaining cars ended up actually within one single lap. Among the most prominent retirees were front-row leaders Pastor Maldonado and Andrea Bianchi. Martin van der Maeyede's second place didn't really conform an upset team owner.
All in all, the Road America 200 can easily be called the best race of the season. The entire field fought all day, giving the spectators a lot of action for their money. But the Indy Championship Series has no time for a pause, as the Marlboro 500 from Michigan International Speedway is already coming up.
Drivers Championship
1. Dave Anderson - 179pts.
2. Martin van der Maeyede - 157pts.
3. Kenan Ardaoglu - 146pts.
4. Jerome d'Ambrosio - 142pts.
5. Roberto Moreno - 119pts.
=. Veronika Asimov - 119pts.
7. Vincenzo Sospiri - 118pts.
=. Ralf Schumacher - 118pts.
9. Andrea Bianchi - 116pts.
=. Damon Cannon - 116pts.
11. Ryan McReynolds - 113pts.
12. David Lee - 110pts.
13. Vidal Reyna-Sanchez - 109pts.
14. Ashley Cassidy - 108pts.
15. Joao Cavalcanti - 104pts.
16. Tony Scrugham III. - 102pts.
17. Lance Vance - 98pts.
18. Rio Haryanto - 95pts.
19. Salvatore Miccoli - 90pts.
20. Ed Weaver - 89pts.
21. Brendon Cassidy Jr. - 86pts.
22. Beth Lestrade - 78pts.
23. Pastor Maldonado - 76pts.
24. Andries van Heel - 62pts.
25. Hobson Tarantino - 59pts.
26. Harold Watson - 54pts.
=. Claude Speed - 54pts.
28. Goran Jordanovic - 52pts.
=. Antonio Reyna-Sanchez - 52pts.
30. Ryota Wong - 51pts.
31. Mika Yagami - 50pt.
32. Johannes Seidlitz - 36pts.
33. Diego Mauricio Batistuta - 26pts.
34. Gordon Martin - 22pts.
35. John Zimmer - 22pts.
36. Dean O'Lauchlan - 17pts.
37. Bertrand Gachot - 8pts.
Prize Money
1. Roberto Moreno - 125.000 $
2. Martin van der Maeyede - 121.210 $
3. Ryan McReynolds - 117.420 $
4. Ralf Schumacher - 113.630 $
5. Joao Cavalcanti - 109.840 $
6. Jerome d'Ambrosio - 106.050 $
7. Claude Speed - 102.260 $
8. Salvatore Miccoli - 98.470 $
9. Diego Mauricio Batistuta - 94.680 $
10. Lance Vance - 90.890 $
11. Beth Lestrade - 87.100 $
12. Andries van Heel - 83.310 $
13. Damon Cannon - 79.520 $
14. John Zimmer - 75.730 $
15. Vincenzo Sospiri - 71.940 $
16. Ryota Wong - 68.150 $
17. Dean O'Lauchlan - 64.360 $
18. Brendon Cassidy Jr. - 60.570 $
19. Kenan Ardaoglu - 56.780 $
20. Vidal Reyna-Sanchez - 52.990 $
21. Bertrand Gachot - 49.200 $
22. Goran Jordanovic - 45.410 $
23. Antonio Reyna-Sanchez - 41.620 $
24. O.N. Duck III. - 37.830 $
25. Veronika Asimov - 34.040 $
26. Hobson Tarantino - 30.250 $
27. John Bean - 26.460 $
28. Dave Anderson - 22.670 $
29. David Lee - 18.880 $
30. Harold Watson - 15.090 $
31. Johannes Seidlitz - 11.300 $
32. Ed Weaver - 7.510 $
33. Mika Yagami - 3.720 $
Mastercard Lola wrote:
Luke Knight wrote: TWO engine failures in one race is bad enough, but when both drivers started on the front row.... Especially bad news as I praised the Chevrolet lads, when now it's obvious they've done sod all about the reliability!! Well done to Martin for salvaging a 2nd lace from a dismal weekend.
pasta_maldonado wrote:Luke Knight wrote: TWO engine failures in one race is bad enough, but when both drivers started on the front row.... Especially bad news as I praised the Chevrolet lads, when now it's obvious they've done sod all about the reliability!! Well done to Martin for salvaging a 2nd lace from a dismal weekend.
+3 Reliability points for Andrea and Pastor please
Also, PSRT is to be renamed "Good Call Racing" after legal threats from Volvo (see the F1RWRS 2014 thread). Plus One Group welcomes Fosters on board as new corporate sponsor
Mika Yagami wrote:Poor race in my performance.
Wizzie wrote:McDoggle Racing will again like to know what the stats of our drivers are before upgrading them.
Oh and who wants to create the wikipage for the series?
Phoenix wrote:I want the credits to be as equally spent as possible on speed for both drivers and the car
kostas22 wrote:Phoenix wrote:I want the credits to be as equally spent as possible on speed for both drivers and the car
This series has car stats? I thought it was driver performance only
Ferrarist wrote:kostas22 wrote:Phoenix wrote:I want the credits to be as equally spent as possible on speed for both drivers and the car
This series has car stats? I thought it was driver performance only
I should clarify:
You can only get a better chassis/engine by buying a better chassis/engine. I won't give away which engine or chassis is the best, but Rockstar Engineering's Honda engines are already pretty good. But he could buy a new chassis, to make his team even better.
Phoenix wrote:Then spend my money as equally as possible on speed for both Speed (lol) and Vance, please
pasta_maldonado wrote:Phoenix wrote:Then spend my money as equally as possible on speed for both Speed (lol) and Vance, please
Your buying drugs for your drivers?
eurobrun wrote:pasta_maldonado wrote:Phoenix wrote:Then spend my money as equally as possible on speed for both Speed (lol) and Vance, please
Your buying drugs for your drivers?
Vic Lee Motorsport much
Phoenix wrote:I meant acceleration, sorry
I am now looking like a serious noob
Interestingly enough, if Gordon Martin didn't fluke that 9th at Gateway for PSRT, MasterCard Lola would lead by 4 pointsFerrarist wrote:Your pay drivers have no skill points at all. But hey, at least they drive for free, and you get to keep all profits.
Gary Pacer will drive the 4th car at the following races: New Hampshire, Nashville, Kentucky, Vancouver, and PortlandMecha Grand Prix management wrote:We can't rest more on our laurels regarding Dave Anderson, so we will add 6 points to both Dave's acceleration and reliability. We will also add 3 points to Dave and Harold's cornering performance
pasta_maldonado wrote:Ferrarist wrote:Your pay drivers have no skill points at all. But hey, at least they drive for free, and you get to keep all profits.
They're only in the car for the money!
