http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/ Discuss all things motorsport at MotorSportForums. en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:03:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//images/aria/misc/rss.jpg http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/ http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139672&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:26:48 GMT Can't wait for this! ]]> GT Racing and Le Mans wedge http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139672 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139671&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:49:45 GMT Is anyone here as amazed as I am about the amount of sponsorhip done by Red Bull in the various areas of sport? The amount of $$$ they are throwing... Is anyone here as amazed as I am about the amount of sponsorhip done by Red Bull in the various areas of sport?

The amount of $$$ they are throwing at F1, rallying, NASCAR, air races, dog shows (what else have I missed) must be incredible....

It's a beautiful, beautiful thing, but just how much profit margin is there in sport drinks?

Red Bull's presence must be as strong as Marlboros (Phillip Morris, or am I mistaken) in the tobacco era of motorsport- I can't think of another sponor more readily appraent in so many areas of sport... ]]> Chit Chat tannat http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139671 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139670&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:47:52 GMT Will it go ahead is perhaps the first question. The track has an initial Asphalt covering and Karun has had a spin around there. It appears that... Will it go ahead is perhaps the first question.

The track has an initial Asphalt covering and Karun has had a spin around there. It appears that the track isn't too bad but run-off areas are not finished, fences missing and buildings half completed.

Bernie acknowledges the issues but is confident (remind anyone of Donington) it will all be alright on the night. However, he does conceed they may need to take tents :o

6 weeks to go. Is it going to happen and if it does, is it going to be a bit of a sham?

Time will tell. ]]> Formula 1 skc http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139670 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139669&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:14:01 GMT For anyone who couldn't make Knockhil over the weekend there is 277 photos covering the 3 days http://knockhillracingcircuit.fotopic.net/c1892995.html - Enjoy. ]]> Touring Cars jock3 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139669 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139668&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:27:18 GMT The following rule changes will take place for the RBR MF Cup from Season 3. Please read carefully: 1. Mods allowed It is recommended that you use... The following rule changes will take place for the RBR MF Cup from Season 3.

Please read carefully:

1. Mods allowed
It is recommended that you use the RSRBR mods available, however you will be able to install individual cars and run without the mod on the following conditions.

a) Only cars from the following 2 websites are allowed:
Rallyesim - http://forum.rallyesim.fr/viewforum....48f7ba1 5c764

RBR Czech - http://rbr.onlineracing.cz/index.php...nload&cat=1000

b) You may not modify physics or alter the files you download, you have to run them as they are.

This rule has been done to allow more people to compete in the series.

2. Surface mods
Different events run on different surfaces and it may be necessary to run mods to allow you that surface. There will be no mixed surface rallies so you can install a mod for a rally and then uninstall it afterwards.

Monte Carlo mod - http://forum.rallyesim.fr/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=50
Night mod - http://forum.rallyesim.fr/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=47

I'm still looking for the snow, tar and gravel individual mods (I know they're
out there somewhere) - if anyone knows where they are please provide the link.

3. championships
There will now be a Manufacturer's championship as well as the main titles.
There is a slight change to the points system. The current overall points remain - 25,21,19,17,16,15,14,etc. The individual class points will now be changed to the Top 8 only with the following points: 10,8,6,5,4,3,2,1. A manufacturer's points will be the best 2 finishers for that manufacturer (overall position) and the combination of their overall and class points for that event. There will now be a Tarmac and Gravel Championship as well, based on overall positions with the events to count for each one indicated on the calendar previously. Only Sweden will not count for a additional championship.

4. All events will have a shakedown stage beforehand, which people are free to do or not. It is up to the competitor to post their times in the thread of the event on the forum.

5. Sending Results
The usual HTML file submission will continue for those with the RSRBR mod, but those without may email the times to the usual address, but must include their split times.

6. No extra stages will be used in the championship, only the original stages
plus their reverse versions, which are available at the RBR Czech site - http://rbr.onlineracing.cz/index.php...ownload&cat=20

(You may need their plugin to access them, try it out). ]]> Simulations Bruce D http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139668 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139667&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:59:09 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiPA6Sa-8U4 Great sideways action!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiPA6Sa-8U4


Great sideways action!!! ]]> matty55 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139667 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139666&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:16:28 GMT Really no good reason why I should be awake at this hour (1:22 AM).

Have been up since 5:15am the previous day, and it was a busy one. Yet I can't seem to fall asleep, as my wife and two kids snore away in their rooms...

Have you ever had insomnia? How did you deal with it?

Leave me some tips-I'm going to hop in the pool..... ]]> Chit Chat tannat http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139666 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139665&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:36:10 GMT Formula 2 Rally Fun Event Event Info ----------------------------- 10-11 September 2010 RBR MF Cup Fun Event Rules ----- Open to the following cars:... Formula 2 Rally Fun Event Event Info
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10-11 September 2010
RBR MF Cup Fun Event

Rules
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Open to the following cars: From A7K_1 pack - Ford Escort Kit Car
VW Golf GTi Kit Car
Peugeot 306 Maxi
Citroen Xsara Kit Car
Renault Clio Maxi
From A7K_2 pack - Seat Ibiza Kit Car
Renault Maxi Megane
Tyre choice is free for all stages
Pacenotes - Audio only, not visual
One SuperRally per leg, 3min penalty for each SuperRally used.

Stages
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Leg 1
SS1 - Falstone (England) - Mod: Normal - Weather: Clear - 6.6km
SS2 - Tanner (Japan) - Mod: Normal - Weather: Clear - 3.9km
SS3 - Prospect Ridge (USA) - Mod: Normal - Weather: Clear - 7.8km

Leg 2
SS4 - Joux Verte (France) - Mod: Normal - Weather: Clear - 7.9km
SS5 - Greenhills (Australia) - Mod: Normal - Weather: Clear - 6.0km
SS6 - Portugal SS18 (SuperSpecial) - Mod: Normal - Weather: Clear - 2.3km

Total Distance - 34.5km

Entries
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Send your entries to BruceD by PM or by email to rbrmfcup@gmail.com Entry info as follows: Name, Country, Team, Car.

Submitting times
----------------
Start each stage using the "RSRBR2009" button under the "play alone" section, do your stage. The time will be recorded in the window at the bottom of RsCenter. If its not recorded, you did something wrong. Use "public sessions" tab and "Go" button for BTB stages.

Once you have completed the stages you wish to do, select the File menu and click on "Save times" The times are saved to your RBR directory under the folder "MyTimes". Once you have done all the stages, send all your html files to rbrmfcup@gmail.com to be scored. Please note that more than 1 html file can be submitted so you don't have to do all the stages at one time.

Entries open immediately. Rally and entries close at midnight Tuesday 14th September 2010 ]]> Simulations Bruce D http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139665 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139664&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:15:26 GMT Shoya Tomizawa death still remains with us at this moment. Fonsi Nieto had a lucky escape at... Shoya Tomizawa death still remains with us at this moment. Fonsi Nieto had a lucky escape at Indy.


http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/50...eekend-at-indy

Possibility that he wouldn't be doing the rest of the moto2 season

get well soon Fonsi ]]> Motorcycle Racing jonny hurlock http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139664 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139663&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:38:59 GMT In the first of today's WTCC races Rob Huff was given a drive-through penalty for contact at the first corner with Augusto Farfus Jr. Farfus only dropped to third, did not leave the circuit and had no visible damage to his car. At the time, Huff got into the lead. Indeed Huff was himself being pushed by Menu behind, who was also being pushed by at least one other car.

Despite this, the stewards still decided to penalise Huff with a drive through penalty. Quite rightfuflly Huff ignored this non-sensical decision and was then given a black flag for not taking the penalty.

But other drivers further back were not penalised for causing avoidable accidents!

What utterly appalling decision making by those involved in the WTCC and yet more farce from the championship which gets even more ridiculous by the day.

I'm not even interested in watching race two after that. ]]> Touring Cars AndySpeed http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139663 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139662&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:25:35 GMT Please use the link above to make your picks.

If you must amend your picks, please post a new message, do not use your "edit" function.

Please be mindful of the deadline, and make sure your picks are in before then.

Have fun and good luck! ]]> IndyCar drewdawg727 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139662 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139661&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:14:40 GMT 3-27 St. Pete 4-10 Alabama 4-17 Long Beach 5-1 Brazil 5-29 Indianapolis 500 6-11 Texas (night) 6-25 Iowa (night) 7-3 Milwaukee 7-17 Toronto 7-24... 3-27 St. Pete
4-10 Alabama
4-17 Long Beach
5-1 Brazil
5-29 Indianapolis 500
6-11 Texas (night)
6-25 Iowa (night)
7-3 Milwaukee
7-17 Toronto
7-24 Edmonton
8-7 Mid Ohio
8-14 New Hampshire
8-21 Sears Point
9-4 Baltimore
9-17 Motegi
10-2 Kentucky
10-16 Las Vegas


-Only 2 night races.

-They will race on the same day as Cup 7 out of 17 times. The 7 are St. Pete, Long Beach, Toronto, Mid Ohio, New Hampshire, Sears Point and Kentucky. I don't count Indy (with Charlotte at night) and Baltimore (with Atlanta at night) with that total.

-I'd look for Loudon and Kentucky to both be run at 4:00 EST (after the Cup race, which will likely be run at 1:00).

-Look for off-season open tests to be run at Las Vegas (oval) and Barber (road). ]]> IndyCar Scotty G. http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139661 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139660&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:06:51 GMT :shock: Words fail me. :( :( :shock:

Words fail me. :( :( ]]> Motorcycle Racing Malllen http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139660 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139659&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:54:24 GMT Sorry to say that Shoya Tomizawa passed away after a crash in Moto GP2 today.

I know this is a F1 forum but I'm sure we all wish to pay our respects.

RIP Shoya. ]]> Formula 1 skc http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139659 http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139658&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:11:54 GMT gaming monitor? :D For PC gaming my laptop has a 14 inch screen. For my PS2 I wander into the family room and use the 47 inch telly :up: gaming monitor? :D

For PC gaming my laptop has a 14 inch screen. For my PS2 I wander into the family room and use the 47 inch telly :up: ]]> Simulations tannat http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums//showthread.php?t=139658