rec.autos.simulators

by **Graeme Nas** » Sun, 20 Jun 1999 04:00:00

OK, I know it's been said before but Brands is AMAZING!! I only just got
it to work properly after a re-installation. Initially I had loads of
missing textures and poor framerates.

But now it's fixed.... What a blast. Brands is my local track, and
driving it in GPL is the ultimate!

Dave Noonan, you are a Sim God!

--
Cheers!
Graeme Nash

http://www.racesimcentral.net/
ICQ# 11257824
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"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"

(Calvin & Hobbes)

by **Swindell** » Sun, 20 Jun 1999 04:00:00

Gotta agree! If it wasn't for that Baz Luuuuurman single, life would be
perfect! :-) It seems to me that the circuit hasn't changed much? Isn't there
now a chicane around the GP loop somewhere? When was the last time the BTCC
guys used that part of the circuit? It's a lovely section!

I went to DemonTweeks today and got completely kitted out!

"Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth... oh nevermind..." OK! Thanks Baz...

Rob

Oh, I don't know! Does anyone actually read these sig's anyway!?
"You will respect my awforataaaay!"

by **John Walla** » Sun, 20 Jun 1999 04:00:00

I think they always have and still do. TOCA shows the "Indy" circuit
only (the shortened one with McLaren joining into Clearways) but any
TV coverage I've seen has always showed the full thing.

The chicane is probably Dingle Dell, which now has a twisty section
that everyone pretty much straightlines anyway.

Cheers!
John

by **Mike Blackmo** » Mon, 21 Jun 1999 04:00:00

Sorry John but for the last couple of years the BTCC has only run on
the Indy Circuit although to be honest they are much more suited to
the shorter track. The Grand Prix loop is responsible for some of my
most memorable Grand Prix memories seeing Mansell, Senna, and
Villeneuve go through Dingle Dell was magical.

Regards Mike

>>now a chicane around the GP loop somewhere? When was the last time the BTCC
>>guys used that part of the circuit? It's a lovely section!

>I think they always have and still do. TOCA shows the "Indy" circuit
>only (the shortened one with McLaren joining into Clearways) but any
>TV coverage I've seen has always showed the full thing.

>The chicane is probably Dingle Dell, which now has a twisty section
>that everyone pretty much straightlines anyway.

>Cheers!
>John

by **John Walla** » Mon, 21 Jun 1999 04:00:00

>Sorry John but for the last couple of years the BTCC has only run on
>the Indy Circuit although to be honest they are much more suited to
>the shorter track. The Grand Prix loop is responsible for some of my
>most memorable Grand Prix memories seeing Mansell, Senna, and
>Villeneuve go through Dingle Dell was magical.

Do you know why that decision was made Mike? I loved the footage of
the BTCC guys hammering through Dingle Dell.

What a shame. Must be a tragedy for the drivers, the best track in the
U.K. and not allowed to drive around all of it!

Cheers!
John

by **Graeme Nas** » Mon, 21 Jun 1999 04:00:00

That's why I can't wait for the first weekend in July - a healthy field
of Thoroughbred F1 cars hammering around the full Brands GP circuit....
Hearing that late '70s Ferrari as it zooms through Hawthorn... or a
Brabham BT49 through Dingle Dell....

Drool :-)

--
Cheers!
Graeme Nash

http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk
ICQ# 11257824
________________________________________________________________________________
"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"

(Calvin & Hobbes)

by **Caste** » Mon, 21 Jun 1999 04:00:00

Yeh , i agree that the new brands track is really nice!!! Keep them coming
Dave..... Cant wait for
the full version of your ICR2/N2 to GPL conversion.. ill pay for that one
fer sure.....

PassedYa

> OK, I know it's been said before but Brands is AMAZING!! I only just got
> it to work properly after a re-installation. Initially I had loads of
> missing textures and poor framerates.

> But now it's fixed.... What a blast. Brands is my local track, and
> driving it in GPL is the ultimate!

> Dave Noonan, you are a Sim God!

> --
> Cheers!
> Graeme Nash

> http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk
> ICQ# 11257824

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by **Mark Seer** » Tue, 22 Jun 1999 04:00:00

Fancy a beer in the Kentagon :-)

Mark

> >What a shame. Must be a tragedy for the drivers, the best track in the
> >U.K. and not allowed to drive around all of it!

> That's why I can't wait for the first weekend in July - a healthy field
> of Thoroughbred F1 cars hammering around the full Brands GP circuit....
> Hearing that late '70s Ferrari as it zooms through Hawthorn... or a
> Brabham BT49 through Dingle Dell....

> Drool :-)

> --
> Cheers!
> Graeme Nash

> http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk
> ICQ# 11257824

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by **Ian Parke** » Tue, 22 Jun 1999 04:00:00

You went to Demon Tweeks, you could have called here for a coffee :)

--
Ian Parker

by **Mike Laske** » Tue, 22 Jun 1999 04:00:00

>That's why I can't wait for the first weekend in July - a healthy field
>of Thoroughbred F1 cars hammering around the full Brands GP circuit....
>Hearing that late '70s Ferrari as it zooms through Hawthorn... or a
>Brabham BT49 through Dingle Dell....

Sounds like I need to be there.... do you have any other info pls? Is it
qualifying Saturday and racing on the Sunday? Is vintage F1 the concept of
the weekend? Cheers.

Mike.

by **Graeme Nas** » Tue, 22 Jun 1999 04:00:00

I'm a bit sketchy on the schedule details myself unfortunately :-(
But this what I see in my Brands Calendar. It's quite a big "Historic"
event it seems.

===
Brands Hatch - 3rd/4th July - FIA INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC SUPERPRIX

Circuit: Grand Prix

FIA Thoroughbred (1971-1984) Formula One (probably ~25 laps)
Historic Racing Saloons
Derek Bell Trophy
Historic/1970's Road Sport
Classic F3
Classic Racing Cars
MG/TR Challenge
Dutch Alfas
Thundersports
Classic Ford
3-Hour Endurance

I'd guess racing and qualifying is split over the two days. I'll
probably phone the circuit to get some more details. I imagine most of
the F1 stuff is on the Sunday. It was like that for the Easter BOSS
Formula race which I went to.

It's a "Grade C" event which means the gate price on the day is 16 quid.

--
Cheers!
Graeme Nash

http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk
ICQ# 11257824
________________________________________________________________________________
"There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"

(Calvin & Hobbes)

by **Mark Seer** » Tue, 22 Jun 1999 04:00:00

You work for Demon tweaks Ian?
Long live the memory of Keith Odor :-) an underrated driver and still
missed.

Mark

> You went to Demon Tweeks, you could have called here for a coffee :)

> --
> Ian Parker

> > >Dave Noonan, you are a Sim God!

> > Gotta agree! If it wasn't for that Baz Luuuuurman single, life would be
> > perfect! :-) It seems to me that the circuit hasn't changed much? Isn't
> there
> > now a chicane around the GP loop somewhere? When was the last time the
> BTCC
> > guys used that part of the circuit? It's a lovely section!

> > I went to DemonTweeks today and got completely kitted out!

> > "Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth... oh nevermind..." OK! Thanks
> Baz...

> > Rob

> > Oh, I don't know! Does anyone actually read these sig's anyway!?
> > "You will respect my awforataaaay!"

by **N??iber Ponte** » Tue, 22 Jun 1999 04:00:00

Just would like to say that Brands is already one of my favorite tracks.
It's really amazing to drive there. A lot of fun.

Thank a lot for the great job, Dave. Keep on this wondeful job and bring us
more new tracks.

Here a suggestion: How about a track from those days, like Interlagos
(Brazil).

Just my 2 cents.

Niber Pontes.

>OK, I know it's been said before but Brands is AMAZING!! I only just got
>it to work properly after a re-installation. Initially I had loads of
>missing textures and poor framerates.

>But now it's fixed.... What a blast. Brands is my local track, and
>driving it in GPL is the ultimate!

>Dave Noonan, you are a Sim God!

>--
>Cheers!
>Graeme Nash

>http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk
>ICQ# 11257824
>___________________________________________________________________________
_____
> "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"

> (Calvin & Hobbes)

by **Ian Parke** » Wed, 23 Jun 1999 04:00:00

No, but I live just up the road :)

--
Ian Parker

> You work for Demon tweaks Ian?
> Long live the memory of Keith Odor :-) an underrated driver and still
> missed.

> Mark

> > You went to Demon Tweeks, you could have called here for a coffee :)

by **Mike Laske** » Thu, 24 Jun 1999 04:00:00

>It's a "Grade C" event which means the gate price on the day is 16 quid.

Thanks Graeme, I'll find out more about it - sounds like a great weekend....
I think I might go, it's only really down the road :-)

Mike.

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