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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Aug 23, 2018 10:00:56 GMT
Gents, can you make sure that everyone is signed up for Saturdays race, should be a good race and I hope everyone is looking forward to it as much as I am.
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Post by hurtmagurt on Aug 23, 2018 12:14:25 GMT
I'm IN Greg/Hurt MaGurt/#22 Penske
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Post by niblips on Aug 23, 2018 13:05:19 GMT
Sorry guys, I am 95% sure i'm not going to be home for this.
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Aug 23, 2018 14:44:58 GMT
Sorry guys, I am 95% sure i'm not going to be home for this. Shame you can’t make this one, Karl
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Post by micko39 on Aug 23, 2018 18:21:34 GMT
OUT, away for the weekend. Have a good one guys
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Post by ReadingRich on Aug 23, 2018 20:04:41 GMT
I’m in #15 RLL Honda
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Aug 23, 2018 20:25:36 GMT
I think I'm scuppered yet again... As previously mentioned it's my birthday this week and i've discovered the missus has some plans for Saturday so I'm not sure now whether I'll be back for the race. Hopefully whatever is planned is more during the day and I'm home in time to race but i'm in the dark at the moment so probably best to count me out 👎
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Post by ReadingRich on Aug 24, 2018 18:30:10 GMT
Who would have thought it’s gonna be sunny in California.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Aug 25, 2018 16:50:00 GMT
How many of us are racing today?
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Post by Shneeb108 on Aug 25, 2018 17:09:46 GMT
I think I have to pass on today because I have a nose bleed issue and I need to rest with my head back. Sorry
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Post by ReadingRich on Aug 25, 2018 17:17:27 GMT
How many of us are racing today? I think 4 so far.
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Post by ReadingRich on Aug 25, 2018 17:19:44 GMT
I think I have to pass on today because I have a nose bleed issue and I need to rest with my head back. Sorry Sorry to hear that mate, hope your back to full health soon.
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Aug 25, 2018 17:34:00 GMT
I think I have to pass on today because I have a nose bleed issue and I need to rest with my head back. Sorry Sorry to hear that mate, hope your back to full health soon. Hope you feel better soon Pete
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Post by Nate Michael on Aug 25, 2018 17:42:19 GMT
How many of us are racing today? I think 4 so far. I am in. Number 14 Honda, AJ Foyt
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Post by Nate Michael on Aug 25, 2018 17:44:48 GMT
NateDMike is GT. Forgot to include that, sorry
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Aug 25, 2018 18:17:19 GMT
I've learnt a little bit more about this sucker today.
A higher downforce in the front helps reduce some of the stress our front right tyres will be feeling here. I think i'm at 17.00 front and 19.00 in the back currently with average lap times of 1:12. I can't get any faster until I drive it better.
Still, especially in sector 3 we've got to take it easy or that front right will be a barbecue!
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Aug 25, 2018 19:47:19 GMT
I think I have to pass on today because I have a nose bleed issue and I need to rest with my head back. Sorry Hope your are better soon Pete..
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Post by Nate Michael on Aug 25, 2018 23:35:56 GMT
Sorry fellas for being slow. I was just trying to stay out of everyone’s way. I’m not sure if I told you boys, I had a spinal cord injury a year ago. I was given a 1 to 5% chance of ever walking, and I can walk now. My injury was very similar to Robert Wickens. I go to physical therapy five days a week, and it makes it extremely difficult for me to pump the pedals on road courses. I wore out pretty quick. Not that I would’ve been a lot faster LOL, but more competitive. Hope I stayed out of your guys way enough!. Ovals are a lot easier for me.
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Aug 26, 2018 0:05:18 GMT
Sorry fellas for being slow. I was just trying to stay out of everyone’s way. I’m not sure if I told you boys, I had a spinal cord injury a year ago. I was given a 1 to 5% chance of ever walking, and I can walk now. My injury was very similar to Robert Wickens. I go to physical therapy five days a week, and it makes it extremely difficult for me to pump the pedals on road courses. I wore out pretty quick. Not that I would’ve been a lot faster LOL, but more competitive. Hope I stayed out of your guys way enough!. Ovals are a lot easier for me. No problem at all Nate, we’re glad to have you on our grid.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Aug 26, 2018 3:09:19 GMT
THAT'S NO EXCUSE, YOU SLACKER!!! Haha just kidding of course!
That is truly amazing dude! These IndyCars are a top class of race car IMO and not easy to drive at all. I have to mentally and physically prepare myself (yes, I do stretches before racing and i'm only 29). The way you have to break in these causes a lot of stress on the lower back and I can feel it later if i'm tense before a race.
If you're at all interested in joining another racing league that is less aggressive with the pedals (even if you use a clutch pedal) but just as fun, you could try our Vintage F1 League on this website. Most of the IndyCar League members are also in the F1 through time 1963 season that is currently run every Wednesday at 5pm EST. We're probably going to move it back to every other week too as it's too much for many of us. It's definitely a different way of driving & racing as it's more about smoothness over setup. Plus, we need more drivers just like this League does...
Tough luck for Laguna Seca man, that is a tricky little track though, and we're definitely glad you're racing with us. The more; the marrier!
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