Grand Prix Rejects

Wizzie wrote:Having spent most of today and some of last night doing it, I present to you the full results table for this season so far

Ferrarist wrote:

Wizzie wrote:Having spent most of today and some of last night doing it, I present to you the full results table for this season so far

Thank you, very much!

Seeing the results, I'm quite proud that I managed to create my own Deletraz in Johannes das Schaf. Although Johannes Seidlitz isn't much better, and he has a Honda engine for christ's sake!

EDIT: You've even taken the Portland results into calculation. Wow, what have I done, to deserve something taking a load of work off me? Anyway, with a maximum of 90 points remaining, these are the remaining drivers, who have a realistic shot at the championship:

Salvatore Miccoli
Dave Anderson
Kenan Ardaoglu

Wizzie wrote:
No worries mate. I haven't had anywhere near as much schoolwork this weekend as I have had in recent weeks so I figured I might as well do something productive. However, even I was amazed at just how long it took to do all that.

And forget the championship battle, there's just 24 points covering 4th down to 11th! Although looking at Claude Speed's results, he probably would have cleaned up the title easily if it wasn't for his Kentucky smash. And finally, how exactly do I sort out Melrose's entry for Fontana?

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:I probably have enough money to make Davies 10/10/10, so go with that.

pasta_maldonado wrote:

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:I probably have enough money to make Davies 10/10/10, so go with that.

Michael Bright Racing, the team that bought FGCR in the US, offer a drive to Ryan McReynolds. Part of the deal includes 10% of the money from a sponsorship deal with Labatts.

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:I probably have enough money to make Davies 10/10/10, so go with that.

Wizzie wrote:Just give Melrose 10/10/10 for everything and I'll sort out the car after Laguna Seca, simply because I'm not sure how much money I'll need to continue running four cars next year. If worse comes to worse, I'll just shuffle Antonio Reyna-Sanchez into the 73 car and have Melrose take the 37 car instead

Paul Page wrote:"Hello everyone, I'm Page Page. The Mazda Raceway of Laguna Seca has often seen exciting and dramatic races. Today's race looks to be dramatic as well. Salvatore Miccoli may well clinch his championship over Dave Anderson. But both drivers had a rather suboptimal qualifying. Here's today's starting grid:"

Starting Grid for the Mazda Grand Prix of Monterrey

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 1 Lance Vance               1:09.515
 2 Vincenzo Sospiri          1:09.556
 3 Roberto Moreno            1:09.625
 4 Antonio Reyna-Sanchez     1:09.663
 5 Rusty Gannit              1:09.795
 6 Ryan McReynolds           1:09.825
 7 Joao Cavalcanti           1:09.927
 8 Vidal Reyna-Sanchez       1:09.931
 9 Bobby Dollar              1:10.014
10 Diego Mauricio Batistuta  1:10.158
11 Dave Anderson             1:10.164
12 Brendon Cassidy Jr.       1:10.168
13 Salvatore Miccoli         1:10.211
14 Dean O'Lauchlan           1:10.225
15 Beth Lestrade             1:10.237
16 Martin van der Maeyede    1:10.269
17 Ashley Cassidy            1:10.280
18 Bertrand Gachot           1:10.442
19 Clint Hillman             1:10.585
20 Harold Watson             1:10.591
21 Kenan Ardaoglu            1:10.649
22 Mika Yagami               1:10.704
23 Damon Cannon              1:10.770
24 Rio Haryanto              1:10.858
25 John Zimmer               1:10.981
26 Andrea Bianchi            1:11.108
27 Pastor Maldonado          1:11.421
28 Johannes Seidlitz         1:11.427
29 Ralf Schumacher           1:11.505
30 David Lee                 1:11.514
31 Jerome D'Ambrosio         1:11.577
32 Goran Jordanovic          1:11.592
33 Ed Weaver                 1:11.929
34 Ryota Wong                1:11.976
35 Andries van Heel          1:11.984
36 Hobson Tarantino          1:12.071
37 Tony Scrugham III.        1:12.287
38 Veronika Asimov           1:12.771
39 O.N. Duck III.            1:12.794
40 John Bean                 1:12.903
41 Gordon Martin             1:13.414
42 Johannes das Schaf        1:14.699

"Speaking of Mazda, the company has announced their participation in the 2016 IndyCar season today. Mazda executives have announced their partnership with Cosworth, which, according to them, will built "quite a revolutionary engine". It remains to be seen what they mean about that. But there are persistent rumours that an engine manufacturer is working on a 3.0l V8 turbo engine, abusing the regulation loophole about production-based engines. Could it be the new Mazda engine? We'll find out pretty soon."

Paul Page wrote:"...as we haven't many incidents so far in the race, and there's a Mastercard Lola, where smoke comes out from the back...THAT'S MICCOLI! Unbelievable, this could turn the tide in the championship once again."

Parker Johnstone wrote:"This is one of the rare engine damages, we've seen with a Honda. But being the fastest engine on the grid has it's price."

Paul Page wrote:"It's a Mastercard Lola that takes the victory, but like at Portland, it's the wrong driver, who wins it. But nonetheless, Vincenzo Sospiri's victory is well deserved![...]And Dave Anderson barely misses the 5th place, but he's still only three points behind Miccoli now. What a finale it already promises to be at Fontana!"

Results of the Mazda Grand Prix of Monterrey

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 1 Vincenzo Sospiri            1:53:38.786
 2 Harold Watson               1:53:42.828
 3 Beth Lestrade               1:54:01.199
 4 Rusty Gannit                1:54:07.239
 5 Roberto Moreno              1:54:08.923
 6 Dave Anderson               1:54:09.437
 7 Vidal Reyna-Sanchez         1:54:10.390
 8 Antonio Reyna-Sanchez       1:54:13.021
 9 Ashley Cassidy              1:54:16.196
10 Brendon Cassidy Jr.         1:54:17.921
11 Andrea Bianchi              1:54:30.077
12 Clint Hillman               1:54:35.696
13 Dean O'Lauchlan             1:54:38.677
14 Martin van der Maeyede      1:54:47.272
15 Pastor Maldonado            1:54:50.912
16 Bobby Dollar                1:54:54.047
17 Kenan Ardaoglu              1:54:54.275
18 Johannes Seidlitz           1:54:55.982
19 Goran Jordanovic                 1 lap
20 Tony Scrugham III.               1 lap
21 O.N. Duck III.                   1 lap
22 Ryota Wong                       1 lap
23 Ed Weaver                        1 lap
24 Hobson Tarantino                 1 lap
25 Veronika Asimov                 2 laps
26 Andries van Heel                2 laps
27 John Bean                       2 laps
28 Johannes das Schaf              2 laps
Rio Haryanto                 DNF lap 82
Joao Cavalcanti              DNF lap 75
Gordon Martin                DNF lap 75
David Lee                    DNF lap 74
Jerome D'Ambrosio            DNF lap 69
Mika Yagami                  DNF lap 63
Damon Cannon                 DNF lap 59
Diego Mauricio Batistuta     DNF lap 39
Salvatore Miccoli            DNF lap 37
John Zimmer                  DNF lap 33
Lance Vance                  DNF lap 29
Bertrand Gachot              DNF lap 22
Ralf Schumacher              DNF lap 18
Ryan McReynolds              DNF lap 18

eurobrun wrote:>Mazda
>Not making a rotary engine

I is dissapoint

Wizzie wrote:Does this mean we have enough money to enter Melrose in a Lola B15/00-Ford combo for Fontana?

Onxy Wrecked wrote:

Wizzie wrote:Does this mean we have enough money to enter Melrose in a Lola B15/00-Ford combo for Fontana?

Yes, at the possible price you might be stuck with pay drivers in your 3rd and 4th cars next season due to the new chassis if Melrose doesn't win or place well up the order.

Wizzie wrote:

Onxy Wrecked wrote:

Wizzie wrote:Does this mean we have enough money to enter Melrose in a Lola B15/00-Ford combo for Fontana?

Yes, at the possible price you might be stuck with pay drivers in your 3rd and 4th cars next season due to the new chassis if Melrose doesn't win or place well up the order.

Meh, I can just sell off the fifth car after the race and recoup some of the costs in the process.

Onxy Wrecked wrote:

Wizzie wrote:

Onxy Wrecked wrote:Yes, at the possible price you might be stuck with pay drivers in your 3rd and 4th cars next season due to the new chassis if Melrose doesn't win or place well up the order.

Meh, I can just sell off the fifth car after the race and recoup some of the costs in the process.

Indeed, of course you're doing a gamble spending 330K for the ability to win 800K. It might work out very well for you. Go ahead, if it works you probably can run 5 cars and be like Dick Simon back in the 1990s. If it fails, you have two or three very strong cars.

ESPN wrote:Pre-Qualifying results for the Californian 800.000 $ challenge

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 1 Rusty Gannit            30.215
 2 Daniel Melrose          30.327
 3 Bertrand Gachot         30.385
 4 O.N. Duck Jr.           30.526
 5 Clint Hillman           30.648
 6 James Davies            30.654
 7 Mika Yagami             30.709
 8 John Zimmer             30.722
 9 O.N. Duck III.          31.041
10 Johannes Seidlitz       31.277
11 Ryota Wong              31.290
12 Hobson Tarantino        31.371
13 Gordon Martin           31.437
14 John Bean               31.652
15 Johannes das Schaf      32.087

ESPN wrote:Harold Watson takes record-breaking pole at 241mph!

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 1 Harold Watson               30.005
 2 Salvatore Miccoli           30.014
 3 Martin van der Maeyede      30.069
 4 Vidal Reyna-Sanchez         30.125
 5 Bobby Dollar                30.152
 6 Diego Mauricio Batistuta    30.153
 7 Lance Vance                 30.173
 8 Brendon Cassidy Jr.         30.195
 9 O.N. Duck Jr.               30.204
10 Daniel Melrose              30.223
11 Beth Lestrade               30.234
12 Rusty Gannit                30.241
13 Andrea Bianchi              30.307
14 Antonio Reyna-Sanchez       30.311
15 Joao Cavalcanti             30.325
16 Dean O'Lauchlan             30.331
17 Kenan Ardaoglu              30.338
18 James Davies                30.474
19 Vincenzo Sospiri            30.506
20 Ralf Schumacher             30.536
21 Ryan McReynolds             30.550
22 Mika Yagami                 30.616
23 Clint Hillman               30.631
24 Rio Haryanto                30.729
25 Goran Jordanovic            30.748
26 Damon Cannon                30.762
27 Ashley Cassidy              30.778
28 Pastor Maldonado            30.780
29 Bertrand Gachot             30.795
30 Andries van Heel            30.811
31 John Zimmer                 30.835
32 Ryota Wong                  30.946
33 Johannes Seidlitz           31.015
34 Dave Anderson               31.145
35 Ed Weaver                   31.184
36 David Lee                   31.253
37 Tony Scrugham III.          31.315
38 Hobson Tarantino            31.427
39 Veronika Asimov             31.473
40 Jerome D'Ambrosio           31.528
41 Roberto Moreno              31.946
42 O.N. Duck III.              32.143

Paul Page wrote:"A long journey ends today. After 21 races all over the world, it comes down to one last race of 500 miles. Two men fight for the championship. Italy's Salvatore Miccoli and America's Dave Anderson. But not only the championship is up for grabs, but also 800.000 $ for the winner. In order to get the grand prize, a driver not only has to survive the 500 miles, but he also has to overcome the small gap between danger and victory. Harold Watson set a record-breaking pole at Fontana, with over 241mph! In a field with 42 cars, accidents may happen. But drivers know all too well, that in order to achieve victory, they need to laugh danger in it's face.
Today's race has a worldwide audience, and whoever wins it, will make headlines around the world. Not only will he receive a large check, but his name will become known among a global audience. We'll just have to wait 500 miles, before the name will be revealed!"

Paul Page wrote:"Hello everyone, I'm Paul Page. Today's race is looking to be an exciting affair. The championship is up for grabs, and Salvatore Miccoli has already set his foot into the door, as he starts from the front row. Dave Anderson on the other hand, has to make his charge from 34th position. But this fast Auto Club Speedway with speeds over 240mph should enable him to quickly make up positions. Here's today's grid line-up!"

Paul Page wrote:"As the 42 cars line up in rows of three, and the pace car pulls off...and the race is under way...AND LOOK AT SALVATORE! He makes a charge for first, but Harold is staying in second."

Parker Johnstone wrote:"Miccoli has done everything right, but he shouldn't charge to hard. Remember, Fontana is all about the draft. Although the field is already spread out quite nicely, probably to some relief of the drivers."

Paul Page wrote:"Yes indeed, there were concerns about the large amount of cars. But it all seems to go pretty well. We're now past lap 1, and Salvatore Miccoli still has the lead!"

Paul Page wrote:"And there's a car in the wall, a very heavy accident for Ryota Wong in turn two here. Yellow is out, and we have our first caution on lap 9. Here's a replay."

Parker Johnstone wrote:"Oh, it's been Jo Seidlitz again! He clipped his left rear wheel, but it lead to disaster...oh, Ryota had a heavy impact on the left side. Hopefully he's alright!"

Paul Page wrote:"But Ryota's already been moving inside the cockpit, but he seems to struggle at getting out of the cockpit."

Paul Page wrote:"Oh, and that's O.N. Duck Jr's engine, that's blown up! What a shame, especially since Junior has been in great shape. He even considered a comeback at 51 years of age. Also, father and son retired just within three laps of each other. So the "Duck hunt" is over for this race."

Paul Page wrote:"...as we approach lap 136...and one the Mecha Grand Prix cars is slowing down...THAT'S DAVE ANDERSON! How did that happen?"

Parker Johnstone wrote:"I can't see any smoke from the back, but Dave's car doesn't look like it had been engaged in a tangle. Maybe there's a problem with the fuel pressure."

Paul Page wrote:"But whatever it is, Sal Miccoli is the new Indy Champion. Even if he doesn't finish in the points, he has more podium finishes than Anderson, therefore winning the tie-break."

Paul Page wrote:"After 250 laps, Martin van der Maeyede crosses the line, and wins the 800.000 $!"

 1 Martin van der Maeyede      2:19:01.309
 2 Lance Vance                      1 lap
 3 Daniel Melrose                   1 lap
 4 Vincenzo Sospiri                 1 lap
 5 Beth Lestrade                    1 lap
 6 Andrea Bianchi                  2 laps
 7 Dean O'Lauchlan                 2 laps
 8 Rio Haryanto                    2 laps
 9 Joao Cavalcanti                 3 laps
10 Damon Cannon                    3 laps
11 Clint Hillman                   3 laps
12 Kenan Ardaoglu                  4 laps
13 John Zimmer                     4 laps
14 Andries van Heel                5 laps
15 Goran Jordanovic                5 laps
Diego Mauricio Batistuta    DNF lap 240
Harold Watson               DNF lap 218
Brendon Cassidy Jr.         DNF lap 212
Salvatore Miccoli           DNF lap 207
David Lee                   DNF lap 188
Ed Weaver                   DNF lap 163
Ralf Schumacher             DNF lap 162
James Davies                DNF lap 160
Rusty Gannit                DNF lap 148
Antonio Reyna-Sanchez       DNF lap 148
Bobby Dollar                DNF lap 144
Dave Anderson               DNF lap 136
Johannes Seidlitz           DNF lap 120
Tony Scrugham III.           DNF lap 97
Roberto Moreno               DNF lap 95
Jerome D'Ambrosio            DNF lap 86
Vidal Reyna-Sanchez          DNF lap 64
Ryan McReynolds              DNF lap 61
Hobson Tarantino             DNF lap 59
Ashley Cassidy               DNF lap 52
Veronika Asimov              DNF lap 49
Bertrand Gachot              DNF lap 39
Pastor Maldonado             DNF lap 32
Mika Yagami                  DNF lap 31
O.N. Duck Jr.                DNF lap 29
O.N. Duck III.               DNF lap 26
Ryota Wong                    DNF lap 9

kostas22 wrote:
And with that, finally, Il Barone Rampante has won its first ever championship title.

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:Well, that was a complete bust.

Ryan McReynolds will accept the offer to drive for MBR next season if he doesn't get another offer in the next day or so. Cassidy Racing is interested in signing Clint Hillman to replace McReynolds next season, and has already reached an agreement with Calvin Brooks to replace the retiring Brendon Cassidy Jr for 2016.

Ferrarist wrote:BTW, I think the points standings on F1alternate aren't accurate. I mean, Miccoli would have scored a point for 19th. Granted, I could do it myself, but I'm not that good with tables on wiki.And I'm lazy. Besides, I can only give out the points money, if I know the proper points standings .

pasta_maldonado wrote:

Ferrarist wrote:BTW, I think the points standings on F1alternate aren't accurate. I mean, Miccoli would have scored a point for 19th. Granted, I could do it myself, but I'm not that good with tables on wiki.And I'm lazy. Besides, I can only give out the points money, if I know the proper points standings .

They are accurate; Miccoli didn't complete the required percentage of the race distance to recieve points

pasta_maldonado wrote:

Ferrarist wrote:BTW, I think the points standings on F1alternate aren't accurate. I mean, Miccoli would have scored a point for 19th. Granted, I could do it myself, but I'm not that good with tables on wiki.And I'm lazy. Besides, I can only give out the points money, if I know the proper points standings .

They are accurate; Miccoli didn't complete the required percentage of the race distance to recieve points
Also, may I suggest that for next year a teams championship is introduced? I know that IRL IndyCar and CART do not/did not include a teams championship, but I think it will make this championship even more interesting! Perhaps each team could only nominate two cars to go towards the teams totals, to make it fairer.