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Saw this in yesterdays Sydney Morning Herald, it may be of interest to some of you: "Race headquarters has come to the loungeroom in the form of a new Formula One simulator marketed by Holden Special Vehicles. Developed by former racing driver John Crook, the $2,995 and $3,995 simulators replicate a F1***pit and plug straight into any home computer equipped with a 486/66 chip or better. There are two models, the lower priced Clubsport/S and the more handsomely trimmed HRT/S, made from a carbon fibre and aluminium "tub". A Formula 3000 steering wheel, racing seat, adjustable steering column and alloy pedals, a hinged nose cone and the mandatory hero-driver's drink bottle are standard equipment. The optional piece de resistance: a seat shaker with 25-watt amplifier, so you feel the track and be deafened by the scream of the engine." Can someone loan me $4000? :) Greg Hingerty

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>Saw this in yesterdays Sydney Morning Herald, it may be of interest to >some of you: > "Race headquarters has come to the loungeroom in the form of a new >Formula One simulator marketed by Holden Special Vehicles. > Developed by former racing driver John Crook, the $2,995 and $3,995 >simulators replicate a F1***pit and plug straight into any home >computer equipped with a 486/66 chip or better. > There are two models, the lower priced Clubsport/S and the more >handsomely trimmed HRT/S, made from a carbon fibre and aluminium "tub". A >Formula 3000 steering wheel, racing seat, adjustable steering column and >alloy pedals, a hinged nose cone and the mandatory hero-driver's drink >bottle are standard equipment. > The optional piece de resistance: a seat shaker with 25-watt >amplifier, so you feel the track and be deafened by the scream of the >engine." >Can someone loan me $4000? :) >Greg Hingerty

I have one of these in my room, but not done up in the HRT colours or markings. If anyone wants a picture of what they look like I'll post a picture to one of the general binaries groups. Chris

On Sun, 24 Mar 1996 00:48:29 -0800, Greg Hingerty

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>Saw this in yesterdays Sydney Morning Herald, it may be of interest to >some of you: > "Race headquarters has come to the loungeroom in the form of a new >Formula One simulator marketed by Holden Special Vehicles. > Developed by former racing driver John Crook, the $2,995 and $3,995 >simulators replicate a F1***pit and plug straight into any home >computer equipped with a 486/66 chip or better. > There are two models, the lower priced Clubsport/S and the more >handsomely trimmed HRT/S, made from a carbon fibre and aluminium "tub". A >Formula 3000 steering wheel, racing seat, adjustable steering column and >alloy pedals, a hinged nose cone and the mandatory hero-driver's drink >bottle are standard equipment. > The optional piece de resistance: a seat shaker with 25-watt >amplifier, so you feel the track and be deafened by the scream of the >engine." >Can someone loan me $4000? :) >Greg Hingerty

Greg!!!!! For a paltry $70 you can BUILD yourself a racing simulator out of WOOD like the one found at: [link lost in import: /~hoppy1/simcar.html] True, I got the idea after seeing the aforementioned Clubsport on a TV show but one week later I had my car built, painted and RACING. An "Indoor Indycar". And no patent ... copy it for yourselves ... just let me know how you went. Cheers, Craig. ****************************************************************************** Canberra, Australia IVL Toys-R-Us #43 Pontiac - Rick Higbee Motorsports http://www.ozemail.com.au/~hoppy1 ******************************************************************************

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> Saw this in yesterdays Sydney Morning Herald, it may be of interest to > some of you: > "Race headquarters has come to the loungeroom in the form of a new > Formula One simulator marketed by Holden Special Vehicles. > Developed by former racing driver John Crook, the $2,995 and $3,995 > simulators replicate a F1***pit and plug straight into any home > computer equipped with a 486/66 chip or better. > There are two models, the lower priced Clubsport/S and the more > handsomely trimmed HRT/S, made from a carbon fibre and aluminium "tub". A > Formula 3000 steering wheel, racing seat, adjustable steering column and > alloy pedals, a hinged nose cone and the mandatory hero-driver's drink > bottle are standard equipment. > The optional piece de resistance: a seat shaker with 25-watt > amplifier, so you feel the track and be deafened by the scream of the > engine." > Can someone loan me $4000? :) > Greg Hingerty

I saw both models at the Melbourne Motor Show during the Grand Prix week. I was most impressed with the unit but I believe they've got their pricing all wrong (prices up to $4000!!!!). I managed to talk to someone there (the guy supposed to look after the stand was too busy playing ICR2) that gave me some brochures and mentioned that a do-it-yourself assembly kit could also be provided at a lower cost. I thought even this kit was prohibitive in price. Too bad it's priced so high otherwise I know that I, and several of my racing sim friends, would have looked more intently at purchasing the unit. Pity. Enrico

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> > Saw this in yesterdays Sydney Morning Herald, it may be of interest to > > some of you: > > "Race headquarters has come to the loungeroom in the form of a new > > Formula One simulator marketed by Holden Special Vehicles. > > Developed by former racing driver John Crook, the $2,995 and $3,995 > > simulators replicate a F1***pit and plug straight into any home > > computer equipped with a 486/66 chip or better. > > There are two models, the lower priced Clubsport/S and the more > > handsomely trimmed HRT/S, made from a carbon fibre and aluminium "tub". A > > Formula 3000 steering wheel, racing seat, adjustable steering column and > > alloy pedals, a hinged nose cone and the mandatory hero-driver's drink > > bottle are standard equipment. > > The optional piece de resistance: a seat shaker with 25-watt > > amplifier, so you feel the track and be deafened by the scream of the > > engine." > > Can someone loan me $4000? :) > > Greg Hingerty > I saw both models at the Melbourne Motor Show during the Grand Prix week. > I was most impressed with the unit but I believe they've got their pricing > all wrong (prices up to $4000!!!!). I managed to talk to someone there > (the guy supposed to look after the stand was too busy playing ICR2) that > gave me some brochures and mentioned that a do-it-yourself assembly kit > could also be provided at a lower cost. I thought even this kit was > prohibitive in price. > Too bad it's priced so high otherwise I know that I, and several of my > racing sim friends, would have looked more intently at purchasing the > unit. Pity. > Enrico

Pardon my ignorance, but how much is $4000 Oz bucks translated to US dollars? That will let me convert it into Canadian... :) I suppose that shipping from Oz would be prohibitive...but hey! I know a guy who flies for Qantas... :)

> Pardon my ignorance, but how much is $4000 Oz bucks translated to US dollars? > That will let me convert it into Canadian... :) > I suppose that shipping from Oz would be prohibitive...but hey! I know a guy > who flies for Qantas... :) AUS$4000 is about US$3000. Enrico

Hello, I am looking for a Nascar league for those of us without incredible driving abilities. I am currently in Nasscar and Nrl (through ivga) but can rarely keep up with the fields and can never qualify better than last. These are great for learning but I need something I can be competitive in. If any one knows of a league like this please e-mail me or post a note here Thanks John Race on and may your engine never fail

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>Hello, >I am looking for a Nascar league for those of us without incredible >driving abilities. I am currently in Nasscar and Nrl (through ivga) but >can rarely keep up with the fields and can never qualify better than >last. These are great for learning but I need something I can be >competitive in. If any one knows of a league like this please e-mail me >or post a note here >Thanks >John >Race on and may your engine never fail

Yes I have the same concern I get wated by the field it isnt any fun. I want to at least run good every no an then. Let me know of any league that you can run that you dont have to be the best driver to run weel evernow then. Kevin France #27 Chevy Monte Carlo Mac Racing

$4000 oz dollars = $3000 us dollars Callum

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>Hello, >I am looking for a Nascar league for those of us without incredible >driving abilities. I am currently in Nasscar and Nrl (through ivga) but >can rarely keep up with the fields and can never qualify better than >last. These are great for learning but I need something I can be >competitive in. If any one knows of a league like this please e-mail me >or post a note here >Thanks >John >Race on and may your engine never fail

Try the ign..there are 2 divions there....or Nasscar...they have 3 divisions..both good series...im not sure of the url's off the top of my head..use netscape and search..it will find them..good luck Randy

Try the NCAR racing league in CompuServe's Sports Simulations Forum in the Racing Circuits Section. They have a racing league which has four different skill levels to suit those who haven't become masters of Nascar Racing just yet. Good Luck! -G. Kaat

Yeah, but they forgot the big chunk of concrete that comes in and kills you when you hit the wall. Now that's realism! Michelle LaBrosse-Purcell Editor in Chief - GET STUFFED The official Newsmagazine for Taxidermists

Maybe you should try IVL,100%race lenght,100%opp.strength,100%amu***t. Pat.