rec.autos.simulators

This year a requirement was added to the rules regarding substitutions,
ruling out our regular subs: the replacement driver must have a certain
"absolute speed". We agree this a silly rule, but it can't be helped or got
around, so here are the requirements.

-you must be available to race on Friday 27/2 between 9.30pm CET (8.30pm UK,
3.30pm EST) and about midnight CET (11pm UK, 6pm EST).

- you must be willing to go through a fairly elaborate registration
procedure beforehand. As a sub, however, contrary to indications on the site
and in the confirmation e-mails you _don't_ have to pay the membership fee
to the FFSCA. After the race you will also be required to fill out a race
report form on the LFGPL site (multiple choice via drop down lists).

- the sum of your personal bests (any chassis) at Monaco, Rouen and Watkins
Glen must be between 4m26s and 4m29s and be verifiable on GPLRank.

- some knowledge of French is a bonus with regard to registration, chat
before and after the race and the race report.

As the points system is heavily slanted towards finishing, we're looking for
someone in the speed brackett with a good finishing record and plenty of
online experience. So, if you're *this* quick, enjoy competitive clean
racing, are avaible and want to help out, please step forward in reply to
this message or mail to jan *dot* verschueren *at* pandora *dot* be

Thank you for your attention,

Jan Verschueren, on behalf of Team Vibra2.
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(*)Rem.: LFGPL is a team competition where at any particular race all team
members must use the same chassis. Teams also have to use each chassis in
GPL twice in the course of the 14+1 race season. Vibra2 has elected to use
the BRM for this race.

We know other teams will field faster chassis, so it's important the
substitute driver does not take any unnecessary risks to get or stay ahead
of a rival team driver. First priority is to complete at least 80% and,
preferably, 100% of the race distance.

  Sheesh, is there a *** type, birth certificate, and retina scan needed
too ?  <g>

Not necessarily, but if you want to do well in the Division 2 race your
*** must be well on it's way to turning green. ;-))

Jan.
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  Hehe, good one.

I was waiting to see if you had any other takers. If you still need someone
Jan, I'll do it. I fit all the criteria except no speako frencho. I was
thinking of giving GPL a last competitive outing before uninstalling it - a
half grand prix would fit the bill. I also fancy the *** of driving
the BRM - never tried that competitively yet.

Anyway ... no problem if you've got someone else but if you still need
someone I'm up for it.

Regards

[snip]

You're the first to respond. There is another "possible", but I think
there's a good chance you'll get the drive. Can I reach you at the address
in your post? It won't hurt anything to get you registered.

Jan.
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Eeek... sorry mate, you're too quick. Your PB's add up to 4m24.6s... like I
said, stupid rule, because you'd be an excellent choice.

Don't uninstall GPL just yet, though, we may need a Division 1 sub someday!!
;-)

Jan.
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Darn it... ignore above.

You're allright (4m27s and change)... for some bizarre reason I clicked on
your name in my buddies and got Nev Richards' times!!

Jan.
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Yes Jan - neil at surname dot name

Right, unless I messed that up, you should have received the relevant info.

Thanks mate...

Jan.
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