rec.autos.simulators

> A newbie question. I'm trying to figure out the relationship between F1, F2,
> F3 to the Novice,  Intermediate, Pro, GP settings in GPL. I've driven the
> different classes in GPL but don't notice the differences in HP in the cars,
> just the race length, damage settings, etc.

> Thanks,

> Gene

> > To sum this up... I think the new drivers to GPL should start out with
> > F3 racing and learn how to drive at speed and learn what racing is all
> > about.  Then make the transition to F2 racing.  The only true difference
> > between these types of cars would then be just the added HP.  Since you
> > already know a lot about driving, safety, and racing close, Driving the
> > F2 racing would be a whole lot better.  After getting used to the F2
> > power and getting back into the swing of racing side by side, and such,
> > then you should start F1.  The differences between F2 and F1 would then
> > be just the added power.

> > A driver that went this route (I sincerely believe) would be a true
> > Profesional driver.  Starting from the F1 cars and staying with the F1
> > cars, I don't think makes for a Pro or even mediocre driver.  I think
> > going the route of one type of class only makes for a fast hot lapper.
> > He'll gain experiance driving fast and gain experiance getting passed
> > and passing, but I don't think he'll learn much of anything out side of
> > that.

> > Just my opinion,
> > Mike
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>>To stay, or not to stay -- that is the question.
>several months ago you letter could have been written by me -
>word-for-word. if not in word, in mental approach.

>so with all my months of experience, here is the answer you've been
>waiting for;

>DON'T LEAVE!!

>most of the drivers are very understanding and very helpful, and they
>have been there before.
>as another reply  said "hold your line, the faster guys will find the
>place to pass"

>like any real driving, the guy thats hits someone in the rear is AT
>FAULT! not you.
>once you overcome the fear of faster cars in your mirrors, your
>confidence builds and you lap times drop. just don't ignore your
>mirrors!
>Alison Hine told me she did over 500 laps at monza when the sim first
>came out. It takes time, dont force your learning curve, it will get
>better naturally. who said 'sometimes you must slow down to go
>faster'? its true!
>if you leave how will you improve? just relax, have fun, enjoy and
>DON'T LEAVE :)

>hope to see you on the track, and eventually on the podium!
>Bo Bruce
>>    Publisher, The IRL Insider Magazine
>>    http://irlinsider.adnetweb.com/

>> To stay, or not to stay -- that is the question.
>[s]
>> Am I wrong in feeling this way?  Should I go ahead and stay with it,
>> regardless of how ludicrous the situation is?  Should I go ahead and
>> overlook the fact that I would have trashed the hardware too badly to
>> continue the race and go ahead and use the "CTRL-R" option?  Do I go
ahead
>> and serve as an impediment to others when I'm too far off the pace, or
not
>> up to my usual levels of consistency?

>I think you should do what you feel like doing! Aim to stay, but if it's
>a totally rubbish experience after you feel you have given it your best
>shot, and you want to leave...

> >To stay, or not to stay -- that is the question.
> several months ago you letter could have been written by me -
> word-for-word. if not in word, in mental approach.

> so with all my months of experience, here is the answer you've been
> waiting for;

> DON'T LEAVE!!

> most of the drivers are very understanding and very helpful, and they
> have been there before.
> as another reply  said "hold your line, the faster guys will find the
> place to pass"

> like any real driving, the guy thats hits someone in the rear is AT
> FAULT! not you.
> once you overcome the fear of faster cars in your mirrors, your
> confidence builds and you lap times drop. just don't ignore your
> mirrors!
> Alison Hine told me she did over 500 laps at monza when the sim first
> came out. It takes time, dont force your learning curve, it will get
> better naturally. who said 'sometimes you must slow down to go
> faster'? its true!
> if you leave how will you improve? just relax, have fun, enjoy and
> DON'T LEAVE :)

> hope to see you on the track, and eventually on the podium!
> Bo Bruce
> >    Publisher, The IRL Insider Magazine
> >    http://irlinsider.adnetweb.com/

>Joe
>.


>> On Sat, 4 Sep 1999 19:45:17 -0500, "John Bodin"

>> >To stay, or not to stay -- that is the question.
>> several months ago you letter could have been written by me -
>> word-for-word. if not in word, in mental approach.

>> so with all my months of experience, here is the answer you've been
>> waiting for;

>> DON'T LEAVE!!

>> most of the drivers are very understanding and very helpful, and they
>> have been there before.
>> as another reply  said "hold your line, the faster guys will find the
>> place to pass"

>> like any real driving, the guy thats hits someone in the rear is AT
>> FAULT! not you.
>> once you overcome the fear of faster cars in your mirrors, your
>> confidence builds and you lap times drop. just don't ignore your
>> mirrors!
>> Alison Hine told me she did over 500 laps at monza when the sim first
>> came out. It takes time, dont force your learning curve, it will get
>> better naturally. who said 'sometimes you must slow down to go
>> faster'? its true!
>> if you leave how will you improve? just relax, have fun, enjoy and
>> DON'T LEAVE :)

>> hope to see you on the track, and eventually on the podium!
>> Bo Bruce
>> >    Publisher, The IRL Insider Magazine
>> >    http://irlinsider.adnetweb.com/

> Probably the better statement would be...  F1, F2, and F3 are three
>different types of racing cars.
 And that
>goes side by side with learning what each change to the chassis does.
>Because of this, I think that the F3 drivers are much better drivers in
>F3 cars then F1 drivers are in F1 cars.  I also think that F3 drivers
>are better prepared to drive the F1 cars then the F1 drivers are
>prepared to drive F3 (or even F1 ;-)

> Probably the better statement would be...  F1, F2, and F3 are three
>different types of racing cars.  Each one needing a different style of
>driving and different degrease of environmental awareness.  Each one
>needing a lot of awareness but F1 needs less then F3 just because F3
>cars run so much closer to each other then F1.  I have learned more
>about the physics of driving a car with F3 then I did with F1. And that
>goes side by side with learning what each change to the chassis does.
>Because of this, I think that the F3 drivers are much better drivers in
>F3 cars then F1 drivers are in F1 cars.  I also think that F3 drivers
>are better prepared to drive the F1 cars then the F1 drivers are
>prepared to drive F3 (or even F1 ;-)

> As a side note,  The NASCAR fans would probably like F3 racing beter
>then F1 just because of how close the racing is in F3.

>Mike

>> Have you given F2's and F3's a try ? They are much easier to handle.

>> And stay ONLINE.  Its your game as much as anyone else's .

>> Cheers  =:-D

> What pisses me most in the VROC races is:

> "HE JUST HAVE TO PUSH THAT NOSE INTO MY REARTIRE IN T1!!!"-syndroma

> Conclution: Some of the people don't have _any_ respect towards other
> drivers and the ones who are totally lost in brakingzones, should stay away
> from onlineracing.

> >DON'T LEAVE!!

> >most of the drivers are very understanding and very helpful, and they
> >have been there before.
> >as another reply  said "hold your line, the faster guys will find the
> >place to pass"

> >like any real driving, the guy thats hits someone in the rear is AT
> >FAULT! not you.