Race Talk

[Gnomie]

The Legends road series was not very popular, so they decided to remove it for the time being. It might return some day, though, if demand increases.

And don't get me started on the pricing structure... I think a lot of people are in the exact same position as you (myself included). The cost for taking the next step from the standard package is just too large, so a lot of people get cold feet and pull out.

For me, at least, the threshold would become a lot lower if we paid for participation in a series rather than for owning a track/car forever. Wanna try the Star Mazda one season? Fine, that will cost you $xx. Did you like it? Then you can pay the same next season to do it again. Didn't like it? Well, no sweat.

[The Moose]

For me, at least, the threshold would become a lot lower if we paid for participation in a series rather than for owning a track/car forever. Wanna try the Star Mazda one season? Fine, that will cost you $xx. Did you like it? Then you can pay the same next season to do it again. Didn't like it? Well, no sweat.

 That's the way i'd like to see it done, and at a reasonable price.

 If you forget the special offers, this season to race the Skippy would have cost me Ã,£66.50  (Three month sub, Skippy, 3 additional tracks -$10 iRacing credit)  Plus i bought Road Atlanta to out of desperation to have some fun in a 24HDF day.

 That season plus Road Atlanta cost the same as LFS,nKPro and rFactor combined :eyebrow:

 Now, for all the good things about iRacing, there's no way i can say I've got anywhere near the enjoyment out of it as i have out of three years of the other three sims i mentioned.

 Give us the chance to race a season for $40 all in and it becomes a much more attractive prospect. One that i wouldn't hesitate to re sub with.

 Give us open fun race servers 7 days a week and the price tag as it is now would feel a lot more acceptable to me as well.

[mattgirv]

Yeah almost having it as a rental would make more sense. Heck I'd pay a LOAD more a month if it meant having all the cars and tracks available. I'm sure they'd make up their money just by the increase in subscribers.

In all fairness, the offers always seem like a complete ****take to me. Like that one a few weeks ago where it said GET A FREE CAR AND TRACK WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE TO IRACING* (oh but only if you pay $whatever for a years sub). Lol if I could afford that much in the first place I wouldn't even have a problem.

Ah well I'm glad they released the SRF. That makes it more worthwhile for me in terms of fun and afforability. Just a shame as it has a lot more potential than what they are currently doing.

The Lotus '79 looks absolutely great, sounds a bit iffy but still... tempting to buy that too but I'll have to wait and see if it falls down the route of loads of tracks like all the other series's.

Anyone know what class the Lotus 79 is going under btw?

[Katsushika Matsumoto]

I just wanted to say that I'm really starting to get into the Spec Racer
Did 4 races today with a result of P4, P2 and 2 wins... (should have been 3 wins if it wasn't for a backmarker that screwed that up :ranting2:)

OK not really in strong fields, but that doesn't make my wins less sweet :roflmao:

[Doorman]

I did an advanced Legends @ South Boston tonight. (we oval racers call it SoBo ) I had a terrific battle which, with attrition, was shaping up for a 4th/3rd. I really really  though I could take the guy in front of me. :woot2: We are joined by another car and I glanced at my runners list. It's OK, he's laps behind. In fact it was good fun to be in the mix. 5 laps to go...THWACK! Car twatted, lost position and 4 laps getting it drivable again. I wouldn't mind but even though I was expecting the worst by way of shunts we were clean for 33 laps! :taz::taz::taz: Mmm, I'm madder than that. :taz::taz:



Phew! Got that off my chest. There would have been no point in posting that in the iRacing forum. It's good to have somewhere to vent. :flirty:
Thank you for your forebearance.

[Gnomie]

You'll get them next time! :flirty:

I had a feeling you'd like ovals. I really ought to give that a try some day. But I think I would feel terribly handicapped and afraid without three monitors and/or headtracking.. I think good peripheral vision is essential in oval racing!

[Doorman]

You'll get them next time! :flirty:

I had a feeling you'd like ovals. I really ought to give that a try some day. But I think I would feel terribly handicapped and afraid without three monitors and/or headtracking.. I think good peripheral vision is essential in oval racing!

I wouldn't go as far as to say I like ovals but as I've bought the tracks I might as well use them! I'd have go at the trucks but the attitude of the majority of drivers is so....intense! (pause for thought) To hell with them, I will have a go at trucks! (pause for another thought) Mind you, the races go on for an hour, an hour of going round and round may be too much. :g:

[mattgirv]

I did a bit of ovals, when I was stuck on the Solstice. I quite enjoyed the Legends ovals. I normally hate all that round and round endless boring drivel but the laps were only like 30 seconds long so it wasn't too bad.

Dunno if it was a rookie thing though but it always ended up with a few people getting banged off the course by some psycho going too fast or trying to bump draft. :roflmao:

[vobler]

I just want to congratulate Gnomie with the Pro license. Well done mate!:yahoo:

[Doorman]

I just want to congratulate Gnomie with the Pro license. Well done mate!:yahoo:

Jebus! He's been away as well! Congratulations Einar. :yahoo:

[Gnomie]

What? Where? :blink: :lmfao: And I haven't driven since May..

I'm not going to be competing or anything, but thanks for notifying me, Verner.

Does this mean I get a black badge on my helmet? Ahhh, the pressure! :ohmy:

[Lameduck]

I just want to congratulate Gnomie with the Pro license. Well done mate!:yahoo:

Well done Gnomie, excellent stuff :yahoo:

[vobler]

I'm sure most of you know about the upcoming Jetta TDI car in iRacing. It is scheduled to be released Aug. 17'th. But you can preorder it from tonight after the new build relrese.

While you wait, have a look on youtube. There is a series of episodes (7) there presenting the first real life season with that car. Search for "racing under green". Nice to watch.

Here is the link to the car in iRacing:
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/CarDetail.do?carid=15

[Doorman]

Congratulations!
 
 During  this season, you ran a scored event which helped your Club to win the regional  title. Please find attached your printable certificate.
 
   Regards,
 
 Tim  Wheatley

[vobler]

Congratulations!

Yes, and next season every race will count towards your club points. So it's even more important to race alot.