rec.autos.simulators

> This might be what I need to again spark my interest in GPL.

> Kudos for a great idea.

> > The Average Drivers Club has been going through some changes. Now that
> > all is set, it's time for the ADC to start looking for some new
> > members.

> > What is the ADC? The Average Drivers Club was created as an
> > alternative to random pick-up races at VROC. The ADC is designed to
> > bring a little more structure and consistency to our member's on-line
> > racing experience. All racers are expected to drive in a gentlemanly,
> > courteous manner; not a win-at-all-costs mentality. All races are run
> > at VROC from a password protected server.

> > We have a large track list which has been chosen to include a variety
> > of challenging and fun tracks. This list will be updated from time to
> > time to include the vast number of add-on tracks available.

> > We have three divisions, North American, Euro, and Australia. The NA
> > division runs Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm EST (01:30 GMT). The Euro
> > division also runs on Wednesdays, at 18:30 GMT. The Australia division
> > runs Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm Melbourne (09:30 GMT). The race format
> > is Intermediate Long with a 30 minute practice. Also, we have what we
> > refer to as the "Big Race"; all divisions get together once a month on
> > a Saturday at 21:00 GMT for a race.

> > Don't be mislead by the term AVERAGE. Our drivers run 1:29 and up at
> > Monza and high 1:05's and up at Watkins Glen. Basically if ADC members
> > were compared to the drivers of '67, we would be in the middle of the
> > grid. However, all skill levels are welcome, from rookie to alien. We
> > have a good mix of skill levels, so usually everyone has someone to
> > race with.  Common practice (although it's not required and is totally
> > voluntary) is for alien types to drive a slower car to keep the fields
> > tighter. Slower drivers should not feel intimidated, however. Everyone
> > makes mistakes; so don't feel too bad if you're involved in an
> > incident. Just try to be careful. A good rule of thumb is to drive as
> > if you were actually in the car, and an accident could cost you your
> > life.

> > The ADC is a club, not a league. There are no championship standings
> > but we will post race winners in the Speedgeezers forums so everyone
> > can have bragging rights at some point or another. The primary
> > emphasis is on having fun. Imagine it as a group of friends getting
> > together and renting a venue for the day.

> > For more information, look for the ADC section in the Portal Directory
> > at www.speedgeezers.com

> > David Fletcher
> > President ADC

> What is the ADC? The Average Drivers Club was created as an
> alternative to random pick-up races at VROC. The ADC is designed to
> bring a little more structure and consistency to our member's on-line
> racing experience. All racers are expected to drive in a gentlemanly,
> courteous manner; not a win-at-all-costs mentality. All races are run
> at VROC from a password protected server.

> We have a large track list which has been chosen to include a variety
> of challenging and fun tracks. This list will be updated from time to
> time to include the vast number of add-on tracks available.

> We have three divisions, North American, Euro, and Australia. The NA
> division runs Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm EST (01:30 GMT). The Euro
> division also runs on Wednesdays, at 18:30 GMT. The Australia division
> runs Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm Melbourne (09:30 GMT). The race format
> is Intermediate Long with a 30 minute practice. Also, we have what we
> refer to as the "Big Race"; all divisions get together once a month on
> a Saturday at 21:00 GMT for a race.

> Don't be mislead by the term AVERAGE. Our drivers run 1:29 and up at
> Monza and high 1:05's and up at Watkins Glen. Basically if ADC members
> were compared to the drivers of '67, we would be in the middle of the
> grid. However, all skill levels are welcome, from rookie to alien. We
> have a good mix of skill levels, so usually everyone has someone to
> race with.  Common practice (although it's not required and is totally
> voluntary) is for alien types to drive a slower car to keep the fields
> tighter. Slower drivers should not feel intimidated, however. Everyone
> makes mistakes; so don't feel too bad if you're involved in an
> incident. Just try to be careful. A good rule of thumb is to drive as
> if you were actually in the car, and an accident could cost you your
> life.

> The ADC is a club, not a league. There are no championship standings
> but we will post race winners in the Speedgeezers forums so everyone
> can have bragging rights at some point or another. The primary
> emphasis is on having fun. Imagine it as a group of friends getting
> together and renting a venue for the day.

> For more information, look for the ADC section in the Portal Directory
> at www.speedgeezers.com

> David Fletcher
> President ADC