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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 17, 2019 19:42:05 GMT
Sign-up for this series using the following format: Name: Gamertag: Livery: NOTE: We would like everyone who is signed up to be teamed up as well. Please choose from one of the following available teams that have a driver signed up already if so. JOHN PLAYER SPECIAL TEAM LOTUS (Team Lotus)
First Driver: Karl / XRFniblips / #1
Second Driver: Peter / XRF HammerPH / #2
EQUIPE MATRA SPORTS (Coopman Batteries Racing)
First Driver: #7
Second Driver: #8
TEAM WILLIAMS MOTUL (Dino Racing Team)
First Driver: #9
Second Driver: #10
MARLBORO BRM (Boland Racing)
First Driver: Tyler Smith / Vdub4life92 / #11
Second Driver: #12
STP MARCH RACING TEAM (Arbet Motorsports)
First Driver: #14
Second Driver: #15
TEAM SURTEES (ER Racing Team)
First Driver: #16
Second Driver: #17
SCUDERIA FERRARI (Team Frieg Oil)
First Driver: #20
Second Driver: #21
BRABHAM (Nillors Racing)
First Driver: Tyler Dean / XRF Formula1 / #22
Second Driver: Greg / Hurt MaGurt / #23
YARDLEY TEAM MCLAREN (Decskbern Motorsport)
First Driver: #30
Second Driver: #31
ELF TEAM TYRRELL (Zectrol Motor Services)
First Driver: #32
Second Driver: #33
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Post by Dale Rossi on Dec 4, 2019 13:59:48 GMT
Is this after WEC? If so, it runs on Wednesdays at 9 GMT?
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 4, 2019 15:36:39 GMT
It's too be determined at the moment for when the season begins but it will be bi-weekly Wednesdays at 5pmest/10pmUK time.
We need to do a group testing with AI yet. Because the numbers have been so low, i'd like some traffic on the grid. They should be slightly slower than us as to leave the competition to us.
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Post by Dale Rossi on Dec 4, 2019 17:50:38 GMT
You will be able to build numbers by XRF holding open lobbies together. An online presence and lobby chat is effective, especially with a group of us on.
We had 10 the other night right off the bat, but we used private party. In retrospect, probably should have used lobby chat.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 4, 2019 18:19:54 GMT
I couldn't agree more, the tough part is finding the quality time to do it where I can completely focus on it lol.
I use my mic for our league events as it's needed and everyone here seems fine with it but for open lobbies I keep it off because i've came across those that get annoyed by my shifting/background noise/shuffling around in my seat.
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Post by Dale Rossi on Dec 4, 2019 20:47:11 GMT
Ha It happens. Is your mic easy to shut on and off? I think push to talk can be mapped, but not positive.
But yeah, it is 50 50 in whether you find good people or dbags in open lobbies. PCars, Assetto and Dirt 2.0 are typically great. Forza and F1 are not, too many e-thugs
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 12, 2019 23:00:35 GMT
Peter Hooper/ XRF HammerPH / JPS Lotus #
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 14, 2019 0:01:23 GMT
I'm going to take a crack at this and say I think I know what teams to stick Greg and Karl in. Unless you guys want to switch things up this season and have no teams or Karl with my Team and Greg with Peter?
I personally prefer having teams but it's always nice to know what everyone would like to do.
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Post by niblips on Dec 19, 2019 20:09:08 GMT
I'm going to take a crack at this and say I think I know what teams to stick Greg and Karl in. Unless you guys want to switch things up this season and have no teams or Karl with my Team and Greg with Peter? I personally prefer having teams but it's always nice to know what everyone would like to do. I'd like to stick with Peter as my team mate.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 19, 2019 20:16:22 GMT
Happy to go with Karl to reclaim the crown we loaned to you and Greg this season 😉
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 19, 2019 21:29:59 GMT
Alright good, it's on! The Brabham vs. Lotus fight continues! Putting on my mean competition face ✊😬
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 20, 2019 14:02:15 GMT
We have to find a way of bringing more drivers to this series to freshen it up. The number that have been found for the WEC and LeMans shows that people are out there but just more limited in what they want to drive. These cars are the biggest challenge without doubt but there must be some other like minded people just looking for a place to go back in time
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Post by Dale Rossi on Dec 20, 2019 22:36:45 GMT
I love vintage GT and Prototypes, just not a huge fan of the open wheel cars in this game. If it was Assetto, I'd be all over it.
Still I think this league is Wednesday and that would be really tough to commit to.
You'll get more interest IMO if you guys host public lobbies from time to time. Not many host with no assists and 15 to 20 lap races, so they tend to fill up quick since it isnt just another assist sprint race. .02
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Post by Vdub4lifes on Feb 12, 2020 23:50:42 GMT
Hey guy, Tyler here, Dave McKenzie posted this forum to me. Im new too sim racing and was looking for a league so i could challenge my self. Im a noob but really love sim racing. Was wondering how this all works as its my first time
Name:
Tyler Smith Gamertag:
Vdub4life Livery:Marlboro brm
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 12, 2020 23:55:55 GMT
Hey Tyler welcome aboard. Your or second Tyler 👍
Is it this Vintage series you are interested in? We run this every fortnight on Wednesdays at 10pm UK time.
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Post by Vdub4lifes on Feb 13, 2020 0:01:44 GMT
Ya the vintage. i work on the weekends so i couldn't do the other one. So how does this all work?
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Feb 13, 2020 0:22:10 GMT
Welcome to the Xbox Racing Forum, Tyler!
Hi, i'm the other Tyler. These vintage cars can be tough to drive for new sim racers but there are a lot of great people on here willing to help as much as they can.
The main thing in sim racing is to take it slow and steady. Consistency is key above all else (in my opinion) and you'll notice lap times improving over time. Racing has ups and downs and it's important to remember we're all here for fun and to not get discouraged.
First of all, tell us where you're from and a little about your sim setup and we'll give you as much information as possible. There are some nasty glitches and quirks in the game that can ruin your nights really fast if you don't take the proper precautions.
Look out for some of us on xbox during the week and we can work on getting you up to speed (pun intended)😁👍
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Post by Vdub4lifes on Feb 13, 2020 1:32:10 GMT
So Im for Pennsylvania, my sim setup right now, i have a playseat challenge the fold able one, Logitech g920 with stock pedals. I really want to do the load cell upgrade to the pedals soon but just have the money right now. i also love long walks in the park and sunsets on the beach lol.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 13, 2020 8:01:02 GMT
Well you're in then Tyler and i've added you to the lineup in the #11 Marlboro BRM.
We just finished round 2 of this championship at Ruapuna last night and the next round at Brno will have its signup thread posted soon. Just get practicing for that one and signup for it when the thread goes live.
We race with the AI as well just to add some cars to the grid as there are only a haul if it's that seen interested in this route odd racing. Generally we have them set at about 100/25 level so start with them at that level in your practices and see how you compare to them pace wise. We don't have them any higher as online they can be a bit unpredictable and in our testing we found having the aggressiveness set much higher then 25 made them more likely to do things to spoil your race. We'll probably review this as the season goes on though.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Feb 13, 2020 23:45:28 GMT
The next event is on the 26th at Brno circuit. We begin each session with a 20 minute qualifying followed by about an hour long race.
It's always good to get familiar with the tracks ahead of time so you can come up with a good setup for each race. Also having a couple pitstop strategies is a must. Let us know any more questions that you have.
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