rec.autos.simulators

> Well, its official. I'm an F3 convert. Mike Barlow was kind enough to
> host a couple F3 races on VROC at Watkins Glen last  night and we had
> between 10 and 15 drivers on each time in F3 cars (well, J. Plourde
> gave it a go in an F1, qualified at the pole with a 1:15, and
> subsequently left amidst great protest). The WIDE spaced grid is a god
> send BTW, very few problems at the start. First race was a bit off for
> me as I made last minute gearing changes (gearing is MAJOR in the
> F3s!) that sucked and I ended up around 6th or 7th. The lap times were
> all only a couple seconds apart from fastest to slowest drivers.
> Second race was great,at one point I was battling J. Boy (?) for a
> couple laps, passed him only to slide wide coming out of the corner
> leading into the back straight (name?). He apparently intended passing
> me on the outside of the corner. Result - I'm a three wheeler and he
> kept going 8-(.. Even with that this was the most fun I have had in
> GPL to date. Its like a whole different sim!

> So if you feel you aren't a hotshoe, or just want to try some
> "different" formula racing, Come on down! But do us all a favor
> please. If you see F3s only in the comments on GSB or VROC, PLEASE
> come in with an F3. Its very easy to tell the difference, believe me.
> If you want to know how to set up a driver for F1, F2, and F3 cars its
> quite simple and is outlined at:
> http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/mark.seery/setting.htm

> Thanks to Mark Seery for the above (and nice racing with you last
> night Mark!)

> G. Patricks

> Well, its official. I'm an F3 convert. Mike Barlow was kind enough to
> host a couple F3 races on VROC at Watkins Glen last  night and we had
> between 10 and 15 drivers on each time in F3 cars (well, J. Plourde
> gave it a go in an F1, qualified at the pole with a 1:15, and
> subsequently left amidst great protest). The WIDE spaced grid is a god
> send BTW, very few problems at the start. First race was a bit off for
> me as I made last minute gearing changes (gearing is MAJOR in the
> F3s!) that sucked and I ended up around 6th or 7th. The lap times were
> all only a couple seconds apart from fastest to slowest drivers.
> Second race was great,at one point I was battling J. Boy (?) for a
> couple laps, passed him only to slide wide coming out of the corner
> leading into the back straight (name?). He apparently intended passing
> me on the outside of the corner. Result - I'm a three wheeler and he
> kept going 8-(.. Even with that this was the most fun I have had in
> GPL to date. Its like a whole different sim!

> So if you feel you aren't a hotshoe, or just want to try some
> "different" formula racing, Come on down! But do us all a favor
> please. If you see F3s only in the comments on GSB or VROC, PLEASE
> come in with an F3. Its very easy to tell the difference, believe me.
> If you want to know how to set up a driver for F1, F2, and F3 cars its
> quite simple and is outlined at:
> http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/mark.seery/setting.htm

> Thanks to Mark Seery for the above (and nice racing with you last
> night Mark!)

> G. Patricks

>This sounds exciting--but I did not see a schedule anywhere on the site.
Is
>that something that's emailed to registrants?

>David

>> Well, its official. I'm an F3 convert. Mike Barlow was kind enough to
>> host a couple F3 races on VROC at Watkins Glen last  night and we had
>> between 10 and 15 drivers on each time in F3 cars (well, J. Plourde
>> gave it a go in an F1, qualified at the pole with a 1:15, and
>> subsequently left amidst great protest). The WIDE spaced grid is a god
>> send BTW, very few problems at the start. First race was a bit off for
>> me as I made last minute gearing changes (gearing is MAJOR in the
>> F3s!) that sucked and I ended up around 6th or 7th. The lap times were
>> all only a couple seconds apart from fastest to slowest drivers.
>> Second race was great,at one point I was battling J. Boy (?) for a
>> couple laps, passed him only to slide wide coming out of the corner
>> leading into the back straight (name?). He apparently intended passing
>> me on the outside of the corner. Result - I'm a three wheeler and he
>> kept going 8-(.. Even with that this was the most fun I have had in
>> GPL to date. Its like a whole different sim!

>> So if you feel you aren't a hotshoe, or just want to try some
>> "different" formula racing, Come on down! But do us all a favor
>> please. If you see F3s only in the comments on GSB or VROC, PLEASE
>> come in with an F3. Its very easy to tell the difference, believe me.
>> If you want to know how to set up a driver for F1, F2, and F3 cars its
>> quite simple and is outlined at:
>> http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/mark.seery/setting.htm

>> Thanks to Mark Seery for the above (and nice racing with you last
>> night Mark!)

>> G. Patricks

>gave it a go in an F1, qualified at the pole with a 1:15, and
>subsequently left amidst great protest).

> <snipped>
> I do have an F2 Driver set up also, though I sure would like to have
> some F2 setups that work (hint hint ;-).. )

> BTW guys, if you create new drivers for all 3 classes, i.e. G.
> Patricks F1, G. Patricks F2, G. Patricks F3, and you decide to delete
> your original driver that has no F# after it, save the setups folder
> under the player name 1st........ yes, DOH, I deleted all my F1
> setups.

> See ya in the pits!

>:

>:>gave it a go in an F1, qualified at the pole with a 1:15, and
>:>subsequently left amidst great protest).
>:
>:ROTFL. He told us to keep practicing and one day we might be good enough for
>:F1. Sorry pal close but no cigar. You need to find another 9 seconds with
>:your LOTUS to keep up with my COOPER  hehe. Tell you what though, I'll race
>:ya in a F2 car and give you a run for your money if you want to be a shark
>:in a millpond.

>Well, its official. I'm an F3 convert.