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Post by Nate Michael on Jan 31, 2019 22:11:36 GMT
I am in one on Sundays now, but it’s only base set ups. It’s more of a pain, than it is fun. So yeah I would definitely be interested How is the racing with only the default setups Nate? Does it make for closer racing? We've had some guys that say the racing would be better because everyone would be using the same setups. But it seems to me everyone has their own driving style and a setup that suits one driver might not suit another. I would say you’re exactly right, everyone has their own style. I don’t like it at all. I don’t think it makes it in a more competitive at all
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Post by Nate Michael on Feb 1, 2019 1:11:35 GMT
Gentlemen, it is official! I will be a speaker at this year‘s Indy 500 Gala!
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Post by niblips on Feb 1, 2019 13:42:05 GMT
That sounds exciting!
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 1, 2019 13:49:30 GMT
Nice one Nate 👍 That must be very exciting. What's you speech going to be on? Are these things broadcast at all?
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Post by Nate Michael on Feb 1, 2019 14:50:57 GMT
Nice one Nate 👍 That must be very exciting. What's you speech going to be on? Are these things broadcast at all? I’m not sure if you remember, but I had a pretty severe spinal cord injury two years ago. I can walk now, but my recovery was rather unbelievable. Through the process I became friends with a former driver, Sam Schmidt. I think his accident was in 2000? I’m sure most of you are aware, he owns a team now with three cars, Schmidt Peterson motorsports. He called me yesterday, and asked if I would accompany him on stage, and give a 10 minute speech. It’s pretty unbelievable really LOL. I’ll find out more details as it approaches, but I’m sure it’s broadcast. I’ll let you know ASAP!
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Post by hurtmagurt on Feb 1, 2019 15:13:18 GMT
That is amazing Nate! Definitely keep us posted.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 1, 2019 15:25:47 GMT
Nice one Nate 👍 That must be very exciting. What's you speech going to be on? Are these things broadcast at all? I’m not sure if you remember, but I had a pretty severe spinal cord injury two years ago. I can walk now, but my recovery was rather unbelievable. Through the process I became friends with a former driver, Sam Schmidt. I think his accident was in 2000? I’m sure most of you are aware, he owns a team now with three cars, Schmidt Peterson motorsports. He called me yesterday, and asked if I would accompany him on stage, and give a 10 minute speech. It’s pretty unbelievable really LOL. I’ll find out more details as it approaches, but I’m sure it’s broadcast. I’ll let you know ASAP! Yeah I remember you telling us about your injury. Also well remember about the Sam Schmidt accident. It's great honour for you anyway mate. Well chuffed for you
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Post by ReadingRich on Feb 1, 2019 16:20:04 GMT
Congratulations Nate.
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Feb 1, 2019 17:42:23 GMT
Nice one Nate 👍 That must be very exciting. What's you speech going to be on? Are these things broadcast at all? I’m not sure if you remember, but I had a pretty severe spinal cord injury two years ago. I can walk now, but my recovery was rather unbelievable. Through the process I became friends with a former driver, Sam Schmidt. I think his accident was in 2000? I’m sure most of you are aware, he owns a team now with three cars, Schmidt Peterson motorsports. He called me yesterday, and asked if I would accompany him on stage, and give a 10 minute speech. It’s pretty unbelievable really LOL. I’ll find out more details as it approaches, but I’m sure it’s broadcast. I’ll let you know ASAP! That’s awesome Nate, great opportunity for you, can’t think of a more deserving person to receive this kind of recognition 🙂👍🏻
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Feb 1, 2019 18:54:02 GMT
Nice one Nate 👍 That must be very exciting. What's you speech going to be on? Are these things broadcast at all? I'm excited to listen to it as well👍
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 6, 2019 9:35:52 GMT
What distance do you race Nate? Are you free to race Sunday evenings.. 8:30pm UK time. We've got an F1 League abt to enter it's tenth year and are always looking to recruit new drivers. No assists, 100% distance races. Let me know if you're interested buddy. Thinking of bringing it here from its current home on Race Department and will look at it more on my return from holiday. I am in one on Sundays now, but it’s only base set ups. It’s more of a pain, than it is fun. So yeah I would definitely be interested Hey Nate... I am getting the F1 portion of the site readied for action now so pop along here and get signed up if you are interested:- consoleracing.boards.net/board/96/2018-xbox-league-2019-seasonWe are in the process of migrating our drivers from Race Department over to this site so it might take a while before there is much activity but as things stand the aim is to start the league inline with the real season on the 17th March. All details will be revealed in that portion of the site as time goes on. Hopefully there will be some crossover between the series so all grids will benefit
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Post by Nate Michael on Feb 6, 2019 18:30:02 GMT
I am in one on Sundays now, but it’s only base set ups. It’s more of a pain, than it is fun. So yeah I would definitely be interested Hey Nate... I am getting the F1 portion of the site readied for action now so pop along here and get signed up if you are interested:- consoleracing.boards.net/board/96/2018-xbox-league-2019-seasonWe are in the process of migrating our drivers from Race Department over to this site so it might take a while before there is much activity but as things stand the aim is to start the league inline with the real season on the 17th March. All details will be revealed in that portion of the site as time goes on. Hopefully there will be some crossover between the series so all grids will benefit Perfect! I like it! I am in
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Post by Nate Michael on Feb 14, 2019 0:12:11 GMT
I have an idea for next season; I don’t remember anyone mentioning it, but has anyone lost FF last year at the start of the race? In another league I’m in, we do the rolling start without the formation lap, and then do a formation lap after the flag goes green. That way if anyone loses FF, everyone can wait until they restart their wheel. I don’t remember it happening, but it’s happened to me a few times in practice.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 14, 2019 0:31:50 GMT
I have an idea for next season; I don’t remember anyone mentioning it, but has anyone lost FF last year at the start of the race? In another league I’m in, we do the rolling start without the formation lap, and then do a formation lap after the flag goes green. That way if anyone loses FF, everyone can wait until they restart their wheel. I don’t remember it happening, but it’s happened to me a few times in practice. I was plagued by this particular problem in pCars1 and had it happen at about half a dozen of our Indycar races in that season. Damn frustrating... We used to do exactly the same as you've suggested then but I'm not sure it's happened to anyone since then.
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Post by Uncle De4dly (Ian) on Feb 26, 2019 15:34:40 GMT
It hasn’t happened to me since I updated the firmware on my Thrustmaster. Used to get it though. Impossible to race like that.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 3, 2019 23:22:36 GMT
I have low FF with the Lotus 38 at Indianapolis. I think it's a known issue with the game from what i've read up on.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 4, 2019 12:36:23 GMT
I have low FF with the Lotus 38 at Indianapolis. I think it's a known issue with the game from what i've read up on. The FFB at Indy is well known to be very light so you have to crank it up a fair bit from what I remember. However, you really don;t want lots of FFB on the ovals as you have to be able to make very small adjustments which can be difficult if you are fighting the wheel all the time.
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