2015 RoLFS: Aston 24H: RACE RESULTS UP

[Wizzie]

I think I should rebadge TRE's Judds to Honda.

OK!

One-car, with Tristan Jung driving.

Alright, I hope that you know which engine you will get soon enough (Wizzie! You were supposed to make your decision this afternoon).

I was but then I completely forgot about it.

What's the difference between the Judds and the Zyteks again?

[Ataxia]

Dem Judds 'av got more o' dem powers, but dem Zyteks ave got less of dem mass...if you know what I'm saying.

[eurobrun]

Dem Judds 'av got more o' dem powers, but dem Zyteks ave got less of dem mass...if you know what I'm saying.

I have no idea what the difference in times will be.

[Nuppiz]

What's the difference between the Judds and the Zyteks again?

Dem Judds 'av got more o' dem powers, but dem Zyteks ave got less of dem mass...if you know what I'm saying.

I have no idea what the difference in times will be.

Well, on circuits where raw power is more important (such as Kyoto Ring), the Judd engine is a couple of tenths better per lap, while on tracks with more technical sections (like South City), the Zyteks have a similar advantage.

[Wizzie]

What's the difference between the Judds and the Zyteks again?

Dem Judds 'av got more o' dem powers, but dem Zyteks ave got less of dem mass...if you know what I'm saying.

I have no idea what the difference in times will be.

Well, on circuits where raw power is more important (such as Kyoto Ring), the Judd engine is a couple of tenths better per lap, while on tracks with more technical sections (like South City), the Zyteks have a similar advantage.

Couple of tenths... that could be anywhere between two and half a second...

MRT will stay with the Zyteks BUT we want the BMW powerplants from the F2RWRS for 2016. We can figure out some system where all the F2RWRS engines can be used in the series whilst the ROLFS engines can be used from 2016 onwards in the F2RWRS.

[Stramala]

Well, on circuits where raw power is more important (such as Kyoto Ring), the Judd engine is a couple of tenths better per lap, while on tracks with more technical sections (like South City), the Zyteks have a similar advantage.

Couple of tenths... that could be anywhere between two and half a second...

MRT will stay with the Zyteks BUT we want the BMW powerplants from the F2RWRS for 2016. We can figure out some system where the F2RWRS engines can be used in the series whilst the ROLFS engines can be used from 2016 onwards in the F2RWRS.

You ain't turning this into another BMW spec series boy!! We are happy with things the way we are, this isn't your series, I'm not letting you get your poisonous little fingers on it!!!

[Nuppiz]

Couple of tenths... that could be anywhere between two and half a second...

MRT will stay with the Zyteks BUT we want the BMW powerplants from the F2RWRS for 2016. We can figure out some system where all the F2RWRS engines can be used in the series whilst the ROLFS engines can be used from 2016 onwards in the F2RWRS.

Ehh, so in essence both series would use engines from both RoLFS and F2RWRS? I fail to see how that could be made to work, considering that the two series run on two completely different games, and there's little room for me to play with engine power and weight (because of the gear change problems I mentioned earlier).

And that gives Hydook Racing the turn to decide on whether or not they want to switch to Judds. They have until 12:00 UTC, June 5th to decide.

[Wizzie]

Well, on circuits where raw power is more important (such as Kyoto Ring), the Judd engine is a couple of tenths better per lap, while on tracks with more technical sections (like South City), the Zyteks have a similar advantage.

Couple of tenths... that could be anywhere between two and half a second...

MRT will stay with the Zyteks BUT we want the BMW powerplants from the F2RWRS for 2016. We can figure out some system where the F2RWRS engines can be used in the series whilst the ROLFS engines can be used from 2016 onwards in the F2RWRS.

You ain't turning this into another BMW spec series boy!! We are happy with things the way we are, this isn't your series, I'm not letting you get your poisonous little fingers on it!!!

There's nothing you can do to stop me mate. *Does an evil maniacal laugh before disappearing in a cloud of recently expired BMW P89s*

[DalekSam]

Okay, I'll bite. How many slots are left? I'm interested in running a single car campaign, but with no drivers unless I invent one, I'm not entirely sure.

If I do enter I'll probably design my own livery though!

[Stramala]

Okay, I'll bite. How many slots are left? I'm interested in running a single car campaign, but with no drivers unless I invent one, I'm not entirely sure.

If I do enter I'll probably design my own livery though!

Yeah, still spaces, but you'll have to wait in the queue for picking your engine.

[Nuppiz]

Okay, I'll bite. How many slots are left? I'm interested in running a single car campaign, but with no drivers unless I invent one, I'm not entirely sure.

If I do enter I'll probably design my own livery though!

Yeah, you can come in, the more the merrier I guess! As kostas said there's still the engines that beed to be cleared out, but you can already do anything else needed for an entry! You can still choose your tyres from Pirelli (softest compound) and Dunlop (hardest compound).

Although now that there will be 7 cars which will fail to qualify, I probably need to figure out a system similar to F1RWRS' pre-qualifying cup. Bear with...

Oh, and should DalekSam's entry matrialize, it means that Aeroracing Engineering also has the possibility to choose Judds now.

[pasta_maldonado]

Okay, I'll bite. How many slots are left? I'm interested in running a single car campaign, but with no drivers unless I invent one, I'm not entirely sure.

If I do enter I'll probably design my own livery though!

Yeah, you can come in, the more the merrier I guess! As kostas said there's still the engines that beed to be cleared out, but you can already do anything else needed for an entry! You can still choose your tyres from Pirelli (softest compound) and Dunlop (hardest compound).

Although now that there will be 7 cars which will fail to qualify, I probably need to figure out a system similar to F1RWRS' pre-qualifying cup. Bear with...

Oh, and should DalekSam's entry matrialize, it means that Aeroracing Engineering also has the possibility to choose Judds now.

Scuderia Vittore will have no problems in qualifying (Hope I haven't jinxed it )

[FMecha]

Would you like to put the Honda logo on the Takagi RE cars?

[Nuppiz]

Would you like to put the Honda logo on the Takagi RE cars?

Yep :

[Wizzie]

Okay, I'll bite. How many slots are left? I'm interested in running a single car campaign, but with no drivers unless I invent one, I'm not entirely sure.

If I do enter I'll probably design my own livery though!

MRT will be willing to lend you Nathan McKane for the year but you'll have to find someone else to do pre-season testing as he's filling in for Jason Hamilton whilst he recovers from his monster Indy smash.

[DalekSam]

Right then, I'll be willing to form my team..

New Potential Entrant for RoLFS
Ilmor Winton Racing has decided to enter the fray for this year's 2015 Rejects of LFS championship. "We'll be running the remaining engine choice rebadged as Ilmor and Pirelli tyres", said team leader Mr. Winton, "but only if we have a driver. We've been offered a driver for a race seat, but we have no one for testing. While this is likely to affect us come the championship, our entry will only come through if a driver line-up is confirmed." Mr. Winton also has said he will only be running one car this year because of "a shortage of money and confidence", but the entrant is still to be confirmed. Rumoured is that the team will jokingly use a tribute livery, some say a Life tribute, some say an Andrea Moda tribute, but nothing is set in stone.

I'm interested in running Nathan but I'm wanting to keep my options open, if another driver entrant is offered.

[Wizzie]

Would it help you make a decision if I told you who Nathan McKane was?

[DalekSam]

Would it help you make a decision if I told you who Nathan McKane was?

Yes, it would! XD

[Wizzie]

Would it help you make a decision if I told you who Nathan McKane was?

Yes, it would! XD

Long story short, he's this guy

[DalekSam]

Would it help you make a decision if I told you who Nathan McKane was?

Yes, it would! XD

Long story short, he's this guy

Well in that case, I'd be glad to sign him!

Also, here is the initial livery for the team. Somewhat influenced by Andrea Moda, but it's different enough for it not to be a complete rip off! Driver's name will be added once completely confirmed.

One for Nathan, if he's signed: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/14149000/FO8_IWR_Nathan.jpg

[Stramala]

If Ilmor Winton Racing requires a test driver, Ragnar Larsen is a free agent after being released by Scuderia Alitalia Giovanile Squadra.

[RealRacingRoots]

Well in that case, I'd be glad to sign him!

Also, here is the initial livery for the team. Somewhat influenced by Andrea Moda, but it's different enough for it not to be a complete rip off! Driver's name will be added once completely confirmed.

One for Nathan, if he's signed: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/14149000/FO8_IWR_Nathan.jpg

I expect good things. (In terms of the car and such when I drive it)

Don't let me down, don't let me down.

Don't let me down, don't let me down.

[DalekSam]

If Ragnar Larsen wishes to test the car he is fully welcome to do so.

If he joins, then our line up will be the following:

Ilmor Winton Racing
Driver 1: Nathan McKane (M) (SCO)
Test Driver: Ragnar Larsen (M) (SWE)

Lastly, I was wondering if it'd be possible for teams to modify setups for each race? With each team having the possibility to use their own information, or just using the default setup (as it works very well anyway). If people don't own LFS they can just give basic information "short gear ratio and high downforce" (South City), "high gear ratio, low downforce and asymmetrical camber facing the left" (Kyoto Ring). If people have the game and understand the thing I don't see why specific information couldn't be used either, but yeah. Obviously, things like tyre pressure and compound would not be allowed to be modified due to regulations, but the right setup does help.

[pasta_maldonado]

If Ragnar Larsen wishes to test the car he is fully welcome to do so.

If he joins, then our line up will be the following:

Ilmor Winton Racing
Driver 1: Nathan McKane (M) (SCO)
Test Driver: Ragnar Larsen (M) (SWE)

Lastly, I was wondering if it'd be possible for teams to modify setups for each race? With each team having the possibility to use their own information, or just using the default setup (as it works very well anyway). If people don't own LFS they can just give basic information "short gear ratio and high downforce" (South City), "high gear ratio, low downforce and asymmetrical camber facing the left" (Kyoto Ring). If people have the game and understand the thing I don't see why specific information couldn't be used either, but yeah. Obviously, things like tyre pressure and compound would not be allowed to be modified due to regulations, but the right setup does help.

That has to be the most technical attitude anyone has ever had to virtual championships

[Nuppiz]

Well, in fact during the previous season, I already set all the cars to have a good setup for each track (so South City had high downforce and shorter gears, Kyoto vice versa etc.). To keep things fair, I gave the same setup for all the teams. And I intend to keep doing so this season, so that teams with less knowledge of the game have the same chances as those who are experienced.

But, because I'm not that great at setting up the car either, you can of course give hints as what kind of setup would be the best for each track so I can set up the cars accordingly.

[pasta_maldonado]

Scuderia Vittore will take the plunge and take Zytek engines

[Nuppiz]

Scuderia Vittore will take the plunge and take Zytek engines

Tired of waiting?

Anyway, I'd like to remind Pointrox and Phoenix that they have 30 hours left to decide if they want to use Judds or not. After that, the turn goes to The Lukas and BaconLettuceNinja, who can already imply their intentions as well, but won't get the Judds before the time is over or the above teams decide against using them.

[pasta_maldonado]

Scuderia Vittore will take the plunge and take Zytek engines

Tired of waiting?

Thought I'd see how well we could do with the more rejectful engines, it'll make for a better story

[Ataxia]

I'll stick with Zyteks as well...why not?

[Stramala]

New test and reserve for Mastercard Lancia

Mastercard Lancia is pleased to announce the signing of a second test and reserve driver for the 2015 season alongside existing reserve Martin McGovern. Fellow Scuderia Alitalia Giovanile Squadra member Diego Mauricio Batistuta will combine his duties as a race driver for Mastercard Racing in F1RICS with extra duties for the RoLFS squad.

"It's nice to be given this extra responsibility, it shows the team has faith in my ability," he said. "There were quite a few cases of drivers needing to be called up to race in RoLFS last season, and while I hope that Marco and Marcel don't end up in that situation, should it happen I hope to fill in for them and give a good result for the team."

[Nuppiz]

I'll stick with Zyteks as well...why not?

Well, you already had a "preliminary" contract with them anyway. That means that 6 Judds and 4 Zyteks are now 100% confirmed, with Hydook Racing, Aeroracing Engineering and Ural Racing still left to imply whether or not they want to switch to Judds. After those are confirmed (onew ya or the another), then Tarantino and Winton can choose their engines (and in the case of Tarantino, do they want to rebadge it).

[pasta_maldonado]

I'll stick with Zyteks as well...why not?

Well, you already had a "preliminary" contract with them anyway. That means that 6 Judds and 4 Zyteks are now 100% confirmed, with Hydook Racing, Aeroracing Engineering and Ural Racing still left to imply whether or not they want to switch to Judds. After those are confirmed (onew ya or the another), then Tarantino and Winton can choose their engines (and in the case of Tarantino, do they want to rebadge it).

Who is confirmed Zytek Nuppiz?(apart form Scuderia Vittore and Fusion). Also, Scuderia Vittore would like to offer the services of our Mexcian Test driver Helio Hernandez to Winton racing for their second seat. Although he has next to no experince, he has natural talent and would make the perfect understudy to a more established driver in his first year in RoLFS

[Stramala]

I'll stick with Zyteks as well...why not?

Well, you already had a "preliminary" contract with them anyway. That means that 6 Judds and 4 Zyteks are now 100% confirmed, with Hydook Racing, Aeroracing Engineering and Ural Racing still left to imply whether or not they want to switch to Judds. After those are confirmed (onew ya or the another), then Tarantino and Winton can choose their engines (and in the case of Tarantino, do they want to rebadge it).

Who is confirmed Zytek Nuppiz?(apart form Scuderia Vittore and Fusion). Also, Scuderia Vittore would like to offer the services of our Mexcian Test driver Helio Hernandez to Winton racing for their second seat. Although he has next to no experince, he has natural talent and would make the perfect understudy to a more established driver in his first year in RoLFS

I think they declared they would be a one car team?

[pasta_maldonado]

I think they declared they would be a one car team?

There's always hope

[Nuppiz]

Who is confirmed Zytek Nuppiz?(apart form Scuderia Vittore and Fusion).

Grands Travaux Inutiles confirmed Zytek engines during the original selection process, while Melrose Racing Team did so yesterday.

[Vepe]

Is it too late for me?

De Friis Motorsport is looking at RoLFS

The Dutch junior formulae team founded by former F3000 and F1CC driver Jan de Friis is looking at RoLFS as their next step towards F1RWRS.
"We have discussed this through last year and we came to a conclusion, that this is what we wanted" said de Friis in their press confrence last week.
His team has had lot of success in British and Euro F3, various Formula Renault and Ford series, and even in rallying, after it was founded in 2001, after the owner had a carreer-ending crash in F3000 race in 2000. In rallying, they used Citroen Saxo and C2 S1600-class cars, which allowed the team to make an agreement with Citroen to use Citroen Racings bas in Versailles, France as their own base, since the one in the Netherlands is relatively small.

About the drivers, mr de Friis said the following: "We are only planning to enter one car, with Karl (van den Zwaart) as our driver." When asked about second car, he said that it might be possible, but not without funding from the driver.

[pasta_maldonado]

Is it too late for me?

De Friis Motorsport is looking at RoLFS

The Dutch junior formulae team founded by former F3000 and F1CC driver Jan de Friis is looking at RoLFS as their next step towards F1RWRS.
"We have discussed this through last year and we came to a conclusion, that this is what we wanted" said de Friis in their press confrence last week.
His team has had lot of success in British and Euro F3, various Formula Renault and Ford series, and even in rallying, after it was founded in 2001, after the owner had a carreer-ending crash in F3000 race in 2000. In rallying, they used Citroen Saxo and C2 S1600-class cars, which allowed the team to make an agreement with Citroen to use Citroen Racings bas in Versailles, France as their own base, since the one in the Netherlands is relatively small.

About the drivers, mr de Friis said the following: "We are only planning to enter one car, with Karl (van den Zwaart) as our driver." When asked about second car, he said that it might be possible, but not without funding from the driver.

You can have Helio Hernandez for the season - he brings sponsorship from Herdez salsa

[tristan1117]

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?cobrss9rl98uor2

Here is the Tarantino livery.

[Nuppiz]

Is it too late for me?

Nope, it isn't too late, at the moment I'm still welcoming new entries, especially when they come from a compatriot (and from the same city as well!). I'll probably have to start limiting the entries soon, though...

Now that I'm posting, I might as well reveal this:

RoLFS: Aston GP layout changed, Non-Qualifying Cup introduced

The Aston "historic" layout, which is to be used in this year's feature race. Last year's "Grand Prix" layout shown in gray.

RoLFS spokesman Jarno Toivonen recently revealed two changes that are to take place in the 2015 season of Rejects of LFS. The first one is the change of layout on the Aston track, after renovation work on some of the track's older parts was finished in November. "We have now confirmed with the Aston GP organizers that the parts of the circuit which were under renovation now satisy the safety requirements of the series. These parts were from the original track as it was built in the 1960s, but they hadn't been renovated since the early 1980s and were quite narrow and decaying fast. However, the organizers did some miracles and succesfully managed to widen and repair the old parts so that they are now as good and safe as any other part of the circuit "

"The new-old layout replaces the tight-bended stadium section with a fast uphill chicane, which will no doubt make the races more interesting. Also, the curve at the end of the following straight is now faster, allowing for higher top speeds. These changes make the laptimes faster by both shortening the circuit by 700 meters, as well as making these sections faster than previously."

"Another new feature we're going to introduce is a rewarding system for teams that fail to qualify. While none of the circuits on the calendar are certified to run more than 20 cars at once, we've had a large influx of new entries for this season, which means that some cars are now forced to miss the race. The ones who will be this unlucky shall be decided simply by qualifying times. However, in the case of some team constantly struggling to qualify, we want to give them an equal chance to others, which has led us to introducing money bonuses to give the less-successful teams a bigger developmental budget. This should hopefully lessen the chances of the forming of "perennial backmarkers". The exact sums are confidential, however, and are only revealed to the teams.

Long story short: the teams will be given a slight credit bonus based on how far they were from the grid. The closer you are, the smaller the bonus. With the current number of confirmed entries (27), the system would be 5-6-7-8-9-10-11. This will be expanded if De Friis confirms their entry (and how many cars they enter).

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?cobrss9rl98uor2

Here is the Tarantino livery.

And here it is in-game. FYI the Samsung logos on the rear wing were flipped, but I fixed them for this image.


And here's the Winton livery in-game:

[Vepe]

Is it too late for me?

Nope, it isn't too late, at the moment I'm still welcoming new entries, especially when they come from a compatriot (and from the same city as well!). I'll probably have to start limiting the entries soon, though...

Great!

So lets make this official:

Entrant: De Friis Motorsport (NED)
Cars:
#28 Karl van der Zwaart (NED)
#29 Helio Hernandez (MEX)