Hawaii...Yesss!!

I have finally managed to procure a (working) copy of Hawaii, and have connected...and I can truthfully say that it is, without a doubt, the BEST experience I have had yet on my computer. The thrill of actually racing SOMEONE instead of racing bits and bytes is intense. My first race was Atlanta, and, although I finished 7th out of 14th, it was still exhilarating. I have since worked on my setups a bit (until I can qualify better than tenth-from-last), and plan to go at it again...A few races later, I think it was Michigan, I experienced my first crash...I was trailing a guy in Kenny Schrader's car for several laps...Lap after lap, drafting him, watching his line closely. When I thought I knew what was what, I went for it...I went a little hot into the corner, and came up along side him perfectly. I was all set to made a beautiful pass when the back end of my car twitched a little, and my right-rear caught his left door. He was instantly knocked into the wall, causing quite a melee behind me...I will have to apologize to him (although he was gracious in understanding my situation), but I still feel bad. I will, overall, though, say that I really enjoyed my experience...Thanks to Papyrus and everyone on the system (Sunday night, the 4th of August) for giving me a great time...

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>I have finally managed to procure a (working) copy of Hawaii, and have >connected...and I can truthfully say that it is, without a doubt, the BEST >experience I have had yet on my computer. The thrill of actually racing >SOMEONE instead of racing bits and bytes is intense. My first race was >Atlanta, and, although I finished 7th out of 14th, it was still >exhilarating. I have since worked on my setups a bit (until I can qualify >better than tenth-from-last), and plan to go at it again...A few races >later, I think it was Michigan, I experienced my first crash...I was >trailing a guy in Kenny Schrader's car for several laps...Lap after lap, >drafting him, watching his line closely. When I thought I knew what was >what, I went for it...I went a little hot into the corner, and came up >along side him perfectly. I was all set to made a beautiful pass when the >back end of my car twitched a little, and my right-rear caught his left >door. He was instantly knocked into the wall, causing quite a melee >behind me...I will have to apologize to him (although he was gracious in >understanding my situation), but I still feel bad. I will, overall, >though, say that I really enjoyed my experience...Thanks to Papyrus and >everyone on the system (Sunday night, the 4th of August) for giving me a >great time...

It's an incredible rush, isn't it? The first race I won, the last couple of laps I had so much adrenaline going, my right leg kept bouncing up and down on its own, I could hardly keep my foot on the throttle. Once you get a little experience under your belt, you should consider joining a league. With the concern you expressed over wrecking someone else, you sound like someone who would fit right into the league format. When you race week after week with the same drivers, you tend to be a lot more careful making your passes. Also, most of the drivers spend the week preparing for the race, so the competition is a little bit tougher, and it will definitely force you to work hard to be competitive. Dave "davids" Sparks Late Nite League http://www.sequoia-dev.com/Hawaii/latenite.html

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> >>I have finally managed to procure a (working) copy of Hawaii, and have > >>connected...and I can truthfully say that it is, without a doubt, the BEST > >>experience I have had yet on my computer. The thrill of actually racing > >>SOMEONE instead of racing bits and bytes is intense. My first race was > snip... > >It's an incredible rush, isn't it? The first race I won, the last couple of > >laps I had so much adrenaline going, my right leg kept bouncing up and down > >on its own, I could hardly keep my foot on the throttle. > LOL. This brings back a few memories from Apr/May. I remember at the > start of each race I'd actually be nervous, and my right leg would be > trembling, as you described above. > Bill.

Hey Guys! I remember way back to last Friday at Sears Point, my left leg bounced its way into a cramp that lasted the last 12 laps!<G> Terry ----

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>>>I have finally managed to procure a (working) copy of Hawaii, and have >>>connected...and I can truthfully say that it is, without a doubt, the BEST >>>experience I have had yet on my computer. The thrill of actually racing >>>SOMEONE instead of racing bits and bytes is intense. My first race was >>It's an incredible rush, isn't it? The first race I won, the last couple of >>laps I had so much adrenaline going, my right leg kept bouncing up and down >>on its own, I could hardly keep my foot on the throttle. >LOL. This brings back a few memories from Apr/May. I remember at the >start of each race I'd actually be nervous, and my right leg would be >trembling, as you described above.

Heck, I still get nervous at the start of a race, Bill. Not quite as much as I used to, but it usually takes a lap or two before I get in the rhythm and get calmed down. Except Martinsville, I'm ready at the get-go at Martinsville. <g> I bet if you polled the WC drivers, you'd probably find that most of them still get a little bit antsy at the start. Dave "davids" Sparks Late Nite League http://www.sequoia-dev.com/Hawaii/latenite.html

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>> >>I have finally managed to procure a (working) copy of Hawaii, and have >> >>connected...and I can truthfully say that it is, without a doubt, the BEST >> >>experience I have had yet on my computer. The thrill of actually racing >> >>SOMEONE instead of racing bits and bytes is intense. My first race was >> snip... >> >It's an incredible rush, isn't it? The first race I won, the last couple of >> >laps I had so much adrenaline going, my right leg kept bouncing up and down >> >on its own, I could hardly keep my foot on the throttle. >> LOL. This brings back a few memories from Apr/May. I remember at the >> start of each race I'd actually be nervous, and my right leg would be >> trembling, as you described above. >> Bill. >Hey Guys! >I remember way back to last Friday at Sears Point, my left leg bounced its way >into a cramp that lasted the last 12 laps!<G>

So, my 3rd leg got hard when I saw the *** chick! Chris

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>>> >>I have finally managed to procure a (working) copy of Hawaii, and have >>> >>connected...and I can truthfully say that it is, without a doubt, the BEST >>> >>experience I have had yet on my computer. The thrill of actually racing >>> >>SOMEONE instead of racing bits and bytes is intense. My first race was >>> snip... >>> >It's an incredible rush, isn't it? The first race I won, the last couple of >>> >laps I had so much adrenaline going, my right leg kept bouncing up and down >>> >on its own, I could hardly keep my foot on the throttle. >>> LOL. This brings back a few memories from Apr/May. I remember at the >>> start of each race I'd actually be nervous, and my right leg would be >>> trembling, as you described above. >>> Bill. >>Hey Guys! >>I remember way back to last Friday at Sears Point, my left leg bounced its way >>into a cramp that lasted the last 12 laps!<G> >So, my 3rd leg got hard when I saw the *** chick! >Chris

I don't think it was a CHICK!

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>> >>I have finally managed to procure a (working) copy of Hawaii, and have >> >>connected...and I can truthfully say that it is, without a doubt, the BEST >> >>experience I have had yet on my computer. The thrill of actually racing >> >>SOMEONE instead of racing bits and bytes is intense. My first race was >> snip... >> >It's an incredible rush, isn't it? The first race I won, the last couple of >> >laps I had so much adrenaline going, my right leg kept bouncing up and down >> >on its own, I could hardly keep my foot on the throttle. >> LOL. This brings back a few memories from Apr/May. I remember at the >> start of each race I'd actually be nervous, and my right leg would be >> trembling, as you described above. >> Bill. >Hey Guys! >I remember way back to last Friday at Sears Point, my left leg bounced its >way into a cramp that lasted the last 12 laps!<G> >Terry >----

I think Earnhardt's leg probably bounces at Sears, Terry. <g> After spending all week practicing for Sears, I got to like the place. 'Course it got a little lonely up there at the front. <g> Dave "davids" Sparks Late Nite League http://www.sequoia-dev.com/Hawaii/latenite.html

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> >>> >>I have finally managed to procure a (working) copy of Hawaii, and have > >>> >>connected...and I can truthfully say that it is, without a doubt, the > BEST > >>> >>experience I have had yet on my computer. The thrill of actually racing > >>> >>SOMEONE instead of racing bits and bytes is intense. My first race was > >>> snip... > >>> >It's an incredible rush, isn't it? The first race I won, the last couple > of > >>> >laps I had so much adrenaline going, my right leg kept bouncing up and > down > >>> >on its own, I could hardly keep my foot on the throttle. > >>> LOL. This brings back a few memories from Apr/May. I remember at the > >>> start of each race I'd actually be nervous, and my right leg would be > >>> trembling, as you described above. > >>> Bill. > >>Hey Guys! > >>I remember way back to last Friday at Sears Point, my left leg bounced its > way > >>into a cramp that lasted the last 12 laps!<G> > >So, my 3rd leg got hard when I saw the *** chick! > >Chris > I don't think it was a CHICK!

I think he meant CHUCK!

Truly, the mark of a good simulator.... These "war stories" are not unlike what you hear drivers of real cars talk about. Last night I was racing Nascar on the converted Portland track from ICR2, and when my wife came down and asked me a question, my first thought was, "how did she get ahold of my intercom channel?" Naturally, I wrecked spectacularly as my brain was trying to make sense of the conflicting information. It's something the real Nascar drivers don't have to worry about.... they don't have their wife ask them to take out the trash while they're on turn 3... Mike

I have an external modem and if the wife sees the "lights a flashin'" while I'm racing, she doesn't come near me. She says that is when I'm in my "possessed" mode!<g> I mean who really gives a damn what the rest of the world is doing when you got 10 guys around you trying to kill you!<g> Terry ----

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> >>Hey Guys! > >>I remember way back to last Friday at Sears Point, my left leg bounced its way > >>into a cramp that lasted the last 12 laps!<G> > >So, my 3rd leg got hard when I saw the *** chick! > >Chris > I don't think it was a CHICK!

Would you two knock it off, or move to another news group. I don't think you are very appreciated around here after posts like this ... -- Henrikki (Hena) Hakkanen Tel. +358-(9)0-345 5538 ------- The best way to accelerate a Mac is 9.81 m/s2 -------- -------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are mine and does not necessarily reflect those of my employer!

> It's something the real Nascar drivers don't have to worry about.... ACTUALLY... ever notice that a lot of the drivers wifes have headsets like the crew too!! "Jeff... UM if you have time during the pitstop, can you take the baby w\ you... I have a meeting at 12"

winning a pick uip race is a thrill but winning a league race has to be one of the best feelings. its alot more enjoyable when you win when you race against the same guys each and every week...

> winning a pick uip race is a thrill but winning a league race has to be > one of the best feelings. its alot more enjoyable when you win when you > race against the same guys each and every week... I just can't wait until they get a similar service in Europe. I am just soooo close to call Hawaii. FYI: I live in Norway. A friend of mine calls from Scotland at times... Dedication!! --- Terje Wold Johansen --- http://www.ifi.uio.no/~terjjo/ --- "I am your inferior superior." O.W.

> > winning a pick uip race is a thrill but winning a league race has to be > > one of the best feelings. its alot more enjoyable when you win when you > > race against the same guys each and every week... > I just can't wait until they get a similar service in Europe. > I am just soooo close to call Hawaii. FYI: I live in Norway. Me too! Can't wait to whip your Nascar arse, Terje! :-) Would that be our friend, Mr. Wallace, by any chance? Hena Hakkanen

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> > > winning a pick uip race is a thrill but winning a league race has to be > > > one of the best feelings. its alot more enjoyable when you win when you > > > race against the same guys each and every week... > > I just can't wait until they get a similar service in Europe. > > I am just soooo close to call Hawaii. FYI: I live in Norway. > Me too! Can't wait to whip your Nascar arse, Terje! :-) > > A friend of mine calls from Scotland at times... Dedication!! > Would that be our friend, Mr. Wallace, by any chance?

Indeed! John knows very few limits in that respect. Great, isn't it? -- --- Terje Wold Johansen --- http://www.ifi.uio.no/~terjjo/ --- "I am your inferior superior." O.W.