When my GPLRank was 259 back in May I wasn't bothered; I knew things were
going to come on fairly easily.
Even when I managed under 100, I knew I had loads more in me. Come 56 last
month, I thought my driving was improving all the time and, albeit much
slowed down, it would continue.
Now at 21.07 things are BAD :-(. Although I have plenty of work still to do
at Spa and Kyalami, I'm presented with the ultimately sickening conclusion
of the two most difficult tracks for me, yes, the 'Ring and chuffing Monaco.
The 'Ring at least has that monumental 172 corners vibe going on, comforting
me that I still have lots to learn. But Monaco?! I know where the corners
are; how long is it going to take to work out braking points, exit points
and how to get through that damn chicane in one piece?! About a hundred
laps later and still can't break 1:30. I'm not happy.
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Jonesy
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GPLRank (F1): 21.07
Monster handicap: 609.11
At monaco, a quick tip...Don't squeal the tires under brakes and
acceleration. At first it feels like the car won't slow down and won't
accelerate, but it is the fastest way around monaco. This will also make
you smoother...which will give you a big boost in time.
Jesse
Monaco chicane: stare at where you want the car to GO, not at the big solid
objects you're trying to avoid. DON'T FOCUS ON THE BALES - instead
concentrate on that (admittedly bumpy) ribbon of tarmac through the gap.
Good luck :0)
Jim
"Craig Jones" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> When my GPLRank was 259 back in May I wasn't bothered; I knew things were
> going to come on fairly easily.
>
> Even when I managed under 100, I knew I had loads more in me. Come 56last
> month, I thought my driving was improving all the time and, albeit much
> slowed down, it would continue.
>
> Now at 21.07 things are BAD :-(. Although I have plenty of work still todo
> at Spa and Kyalami, I'm presented with the ultimately sickening conclusion
> of the two most difficult tracks for me, yes, the 'Ring and chuffingMonaco.
>
> The 'Ring at least has that monumental 172 corners vibe going on,comforting
> me that I still have lots to learn. But Monaco?! I know where thecorners
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> are; how long is it going to take to work out braking points, exit points > and how to get through that damn chicane in one piece?! About a hundred > laps later and still can't break 1:30. I'm not happy. > -- > Jonesy > > Remove "ANTISPAM" when replying. > > GPLRank (F1): 21.07 > Monster handicap: 609.11 > > > >Hi Craig,
unless you're using the Murasama ;-) I'd suggest, sometimes the secret to
being fast is to focus on driving clean and controlled rather than fast. If
you try to be fast, chances are you forget to drive well, in terms of
keeping the flow, driving the right lines, keeping the car smooth under
braking and acceleration etc. Whenever I had a mental speed barrier, I used
to break it by giving up on trying to be fast at all cost, but instead
remembering the fun this sim driving actually is. Sounds silly maybe and I'm
not sure Greger did his WR's like this, but it should be good enough to get
a negative GPL rank.
Achim
"Craig Jones" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> When my GPLRank was 259 back in May I wasn't bothered; I knew things were
> going to come on fairly easily.
>
> Even when I managed under 100, I knew I had loads more in me. Come 56last
> month, I thought my driving was improving all the time and, albeit much
> slowed down, it would continue.
>
> Now at 21.07 things are BAD :-(. Although I have plenty of work still todo
> at Spa and Kyalami, I'm presented with the ultimately sickening conclusion
> of the two most difficult tracks for me, yes, the 'Ring and chuffingMonaco.
>
> The 'Ring at least has that monumental 172 corners vibe going on,comforting
> me that I still have lots to learn. But Monaco?! I know where thecorners
Quoted text (14 lines)
> are; how long is it going to take to work out braking points, exit points > and how to get through that damn chicane in one piece?! About a hundred > laps later and still can't break 1:30. I'm not happy. > -- > Jonesy > > Remove "ANTISPAM" when replying. > > GPLRank (F1): 21.07 > Monster handicap: 609.11 > > > >Sometimes it helps to close your eyes after you get it aimed straight <g>
"Jim Seamus" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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>
> Monaco chicane: stare at where you want the car to GO, not at the bigsolid
> objects you're trying to avoid. DON'T FOCUS ON THE BALES - instead
> concentrate on that (admittedly bumpy) ribbon of tarmac through the gap.
>
> Good luck :0)
>
> Jim
David L. Cook <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Sometimes it helps to close your eyes after you get it aimed straight <g>
>
lol...i thought everyone already DOES that?!
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- Will DeRivera
- GPL Rank 113.13, damn the 'ring!
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