Bahrain GP - NA comment here!

Bilbo · Post by **Bilbo** » 16 Apr 2007, 03:18

The official replay and results files from the server can be downloaded here:

Qual results: http://nar.kicks-ass.org:8086/narresult ... n_Qual.xml
Race results: http://nar.kicks-ass.org:8086/narresult ... n_Race.xml
Replays: http://nar.kicks-ass.org:8086/narresult ... ahrain.zip (12MB, contains both race and qual replays)
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Steve · Post by **Steve** » 16 Apr 2007, 03:28

I'd rather not talk about it, lol, not a good day for Red Bull

Flow · Post by **Flow** » 16 Apr 2007, 03:48

Qualif
Well i tought that i had the pole in my hand with a 01:29.451 and only Brad to do his qualif in my group.
NOOOOO Brad stole my pole with a -0:00.003,

Nice qualif Brad.

( by the way, after folowing some driver, i went back to chat window, and then i saw, Group B go!, and i stupidely tought that i was in 2second group (b) but no second is A, lol i pit out and found strange that none was piting out, then i realized, hahah i park before pit exit, turn off the car, open the radio and wait for our group to go on track, hahaha )

My Race
I had an awfully slow start in race, aaron pass me, but i was able after 2 corner to get back in second. I was folowing Brad, trying to find his weekness, so i was only folowing him, knowing that we were going to pace same. I studied him and just as i was going to push to pass him, i stupidely spun, i still dont understand how i did that, damage my car on all right side, coundt realy race like that. Stretch it to lap 7 adn change my strategy from 20+20+17 to a 7+25+25. Trust me, on soft tire, after a 25laps, i was like driving a 'Lite Bright' car, yellow tire, white stip of coumpound and all left side of car on yellow bulb, plus front and back wing, lol.

Wiht that, i was now only able to pace in 31.7 instead of 30 to 29... i was catching up from 6 to 2, but i found a big wall in 3rd place, SteveB. I was shure that he would felt under pressure with few corner, BUT NO, i had resistance from him for many many laps, and it cost me at least a lost of 30sec. When i finaly pass him neer end, i had only to catch Aaron with 7 sec in front, and i was 1 to 1.5 sec faster than him. i spun twice to finish 8sec behind, and with steveB in my ass with 3 sec behind me. That was close.

Sorry steveB i stole a 3rd place that, with your tonights performance, i will let you climb on the prodium with me, only for behing a Hero for your team. If i didnt had to fight with you, i would of finish 2nd for shure.

i think that i was too confident tongith, i didnt concentrate enough behind Brad, i under estimate SteveB's performance, and Aaron was just not making mistake in front of me... I was not ready for that tongiht. Cya next race, good race guys.

Flow · Post by **Flow** » 16 Apr 2007, 04:00

that was close for pole :

1) 01:29.448, Brad
2) 01:29.451, Flow diff. : +0.003

aawil · Post by **aawil** » 16 Apr 2007, 04:18

I completely blew my qually lap. I was to busy thinking about where other cars were on track and missed the 100 brake marker at turn 1.

I got a great start overtaking SteveB and Flow by T1. Although flow re overtook me I guess i dont remember how. I was quite nervous in the early laps knowing that I needed a good finish to help me in the championship. I just couldn't shake my teamate no matter how hard I tried. Some great racing. I was quite distracted by the little devil.

Eventually I got some breathing room and was able to hang there in 2nd. My last pitstop was much longer for reasons iknown to me and gave 30-40 seconds back to SteveB and Flow. It wasn't the position I wanted to be in to say the least. As the laps counted down it seemed like I wasn't going to have to deal with flow as Steve seemed to be holding him off. I tried not to push too hard and give positions away and was hoping to just maintain the gap for the most part. Flow seemed to keep making mistakes which made my life much easier. It would have been interesting cause I wasn't planning to just hand it over that close to the end. Some great racing tonight and a good points night for me. Congrats to my teamate he ran a great race. I have a feeling I'm gonna have my hand full with him the rest of the season.

brad · Post by **brad** » 16 Apr 2007, 16:33

wow, qualifing was crazy. i went out last looking for a clear lap, i new i was going to have to push because flow was fast, sectors 1 and 2 he was faster, somehow i made up 3tenths in the last sector to get pole by .003!

i ended up changing to a competely different setup 2.5 hours before the race, (reason i was not talkative during practices) originally had been running a low dowforce setup that would hit 210mph down the front straight, and i could do a 29.0 with it, but it was way to unstable. no way i could race like that, qualify maybe, not 57 laps. got probably the best start ive ever gotten, i cant see out of my mirrors because of the viewpoint thing, i went wide t1 thinking flow was right there but he wasnt, it was aaron!!! flow got into 2nd and was pretty much all over me the fist 7 laps, i could pull a litte gap, then he would pull it back. flow had his problem lap8 i think, i wasnt sure if he was still in the race or not, and i just tried to concentrate and run my pace(although i was .7-1 second slower without flow pushing me) had a few spins, but no damage and small losses of time, so not bad. in the end i was able to get the win. congrats to all the finishers, congrats to aaron for a hard fought second(and for keeping flow from getting it

congrats to flow for the hard battle back to third, steveb for his fourth, and my teamy paul for 5th!(good weekend for toyota!)

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » 16 Apr 2007, 19:45

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!
What a race this was.

I was surprised to qualify 3rd on the grid,but was happy as hell to be there. LOL

My start wasn't to fast but getting better.
I was in 4th behind Aaron and pressing hard.Lap after lap a very close battle.
I don't recall what lap it was but I looked down at the positions and saw Aaron and myself were 2nd and 3rd respectively and thats when my nerves decided to let me know they were still working.LMAO
I noticed that 4th place was about 30 seconds behind and I could have backed off and ran my race to an almost comfortable 3rd but that 2nd place just looked to good to give up.
I think it was lap 8 or 9 Aaron and I had a drag race down the front straight and approaching T1 I had him beat but I backed off so we wouldn't ruin each other's race, I wanted to be safe than sorry.
Then the spinning started (AGAIN) which allowed Flow to catch me and this brought on yet another amazing battle,I knew Flow was faster than me but I thought to myself if you want this position then you have to earn it buddy. hehehe
At the fast chicane (T4 & 5) I went to much onto the curbing exiting the chicane and slide right into the wall and in frustration saw Flow pass me,but I wasn't going to give up,I kept pressing because I knew Flow was having trouble with T8 (hairpin) and was hoping that would continue to happen (sorry Flow) and it did.
Flow and I also had a couple of side by side dragraces and into a couple of turns side by side WOW amazing stuff. It was nice to know we could trust each other through the turns that way.

FERRARI in 2nd in the constructors championship wo hooooo!!!

CONGRATS to BRAD with the win and my TEAMMATE for 2nd and Flow for 3rd WELL DONE guys I hope we can continue these battles the rest of the season.
Congrats to PAUL for his 5th and finally finishing 1 WTG!!! it is just the beginning

FORZA FERRARI !!!

RC · Post by RC » 16 Apr 2007, 21:00

Hi,

Baaad debute, blew my engine in qualy due wrong setup and after this debacle i stalled the engine on the start grid....how much worse could it get ? Anyway..my next gp will be better for sure ..

congrats to Drago, and all other finishers!

EDIT: sorry posted in NA section...maybe an moderator can move this post to euro

Flow · Post by **Flow** » 16 Apr 2007, 21:08

Cool to see that your talking of next GP, yeah a 5 feet race is not fun

you and driver in front of you stalled... guys, push on trottle, dont just shift in first, lol

And SteveB? Yeah, none of us close the door stupidely when we were side by side, even in corner, and the one of us that was not in advantage, just back off when it was time. It was just amazing and you were too fast on straight for me, and i was not able to get you in slow corner. i had to brake early eatch time, to avoid your ass, and you can see taht i was taking too mutch precaution, that i still almost contact you 4-5 time, with only few inches between our wings. Was great.

Racer · Post by **Racer** » 16 Apr 2007, 21:08

lol RC,

tu bad about ure Engine on Qualy,
and its a shame tu stall the Car on the grid, but hey shit happends u have proven that u are good enough tu race in Narleague,

But hey dont forgot u did race in EURO Division hehehe

another mistake

cyaaa

Ingo

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » 16 Apr 2007, 21:39

indeed Flow,that is one thing that I need to learn is carrying my speed through the slower corners.
I felt bad holding you up but like you told me last season don't give up the fight for position...

Flow · Post by **Flow** » 17 Apr 2007, 00:04

SteveB, you done 100% of what you MUST do in race... win. You lost a position with me, but you fight enough to say that your starting to play with the front pack, and if we mistake, you now show us that your just in our ass to steal our position if we mistake.

JUAN? what hapend, usualy im fighting with you, but i didnt notice what hapend with you in race, i only lap you when you spun.

Paul M · Post by **Paul M** » 17 Apr 2007, 00:52

I am so happy to finally finished a race, (actually happy to #1. get off grid, #2 get past more than 3 laps, #3 not hit anybody or anything).

Qually was kind of a non event, I went out thinking I had timed the Gap properly but found I would be in between two hot lapping cars. So not realizing I could hit esc and wait in the livery I stopped in the pit lane , before exit line and waited for an opening. Unfortunately Hitman, (Ironic name) hit me from behind as he was exiting and while I was stopped. The stupid spotter said only minor damage not to worry, I was still thinking I can't esc. because I'll burn the Qually so I figured "what the hell" I'll go out. As soon as I stepped on the gas I spun, UH OH. As I had already passed Pit exit line, I was screwed.

I'm sure Hitman felt bad about this but not to worry, I have equal blame in not moving to side of pit lane and not understanding that i could have exited without burning Qually.

The race for me was great, I had a good setup and had practiced it quite a bit so I was very confident in the car. I got a decent start considering I was at back of grid and made up 2 spots, got throught T1,T2,T3 etc.... cleanly and made up more spots now in 6th or 7th as other drivers spun.
Got into a rythmn and found myself in 5th with Juan in front of me about 6-7 sec., I started pushing and gained on him, I was 1.5 - 2 sec. behind him at some points. We were like this until lap 19 or 20 when Juan pitted, I stayed out and tried to push to open a gap on him, I pitted next lap and for some reason the car would not start, 1'20" pit, came out 39 seconds behind Juan. I kept pushing and I guess Juan made some mistakes because I finally caught him after second Pit and had a 36 sec gap on him. From this point I was too far behind Steve and Flow to catch up so I just drove a steady pace to the finish.

Flow · Post by **Flow** » 17 Apr 2007, 01:00

Paul M wrote:I pitted next lap and for some reason the car would not start

I expirement this in Barhain race, and one Euro had same last race. If your in your pit box, and hit the 1st gear before the chronos of you pit is not finish, when it comes to 0, for the 1st time, my car didnt move, even if the trotle was working. I put in neutral, and then Put it back to 1st gear, and then i was able to move. Good for me, i only lost 2 seconde.

Unless the chronos didnt show you that you pitcrew was repairing the car... cant say.

Bilbo · Post by **Bilbo** » 17 Apr 2007, 01:21

I'm sure you already know this but your pit crew won't touch your car if your LCD/HUD is showing the "pit" screen (the one where you can decide the fuel load and repairs). Make sure you flip to another screen before getting to your pitbox...

Ruben Miranda · Post by **Ruben Miranda** » 17 Apr 2007, 04:39

Hello
Con grates to all the Finishers

My Race was none existent so I won't bother.
I am having a lot of trouble with this mod and my driving style.

Paul I did feel bad about Hitting you in the pit lane.
I pulled out had my limter on I saw you up there Did not even think you would be stopped

I looked down at the screen to check a setting and I looked up and bam right in to you.

This is going to be discussed by admins for sure
1 Reason is just in case it happens again we know what to do.
And to see if me or you is liable for this incident.

But (And don't quote me on this yet)
Never ever do should anyone stop in a pit lane unless there is a red light.
I know that in our case the yellow cation was out so you ether pull off or you go out slowly stay to the right until traffic has cleared.
Right now this is oppinuon

Htiman

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » 17 Apr 2007, 16:07

That's wierd Bilbo because I don't do that.

When I enter the pits as I approach my pit box I switch to NEUTRAL when my car goes up I watch the timer and as it gets close to my pit time I pop it into fist gear....car drops and I'm on my way again.
After I leave my pit box I then switch back to the timing screen.

1 thing I may suggest (you may already know this) is DON'T call for a pit stop under normal scheduled pitstops, when you are low on fuel it will automatically come up on your screen that you have to pit.

If you do need to call for an unscheduled pit stop make sure you do it at least 1/2 a lap before the pit entrance so your pit crew can get ready or you may find yourself sitting there longer than you should.

I do this all the time with no problems.

klaaz · Post by **klaaz** » 18 Apr 2007, 21:01

maybe he requested it too early? it gets auto cancelled after a while