Official: 2011 ApexSpeed Sim Racing League

[Keith Carter]

Ok, so we're going to kick off the first race of the season a week from tomorrow. I've got Heartland Park on the server right now for some hotlaps until I put Mid-Ohio on it tomorrow night after the test. Skins are to be finalized and emailed to me (keith at apexspeed dot com) by Thursday night at 9PM CST. No submissions or alterations will be allowed afterwards. I will post the latest skin pack on the server to be downloaded Friday night. If you're ok with using your skin from the last SRF league, please let me know.

If you're looking for information regarding what you will need to connect to the server, check out this thread:
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30518

• Races will be held every other week starting next week 11/16.
• Events will start at 8:30PM CST starting with a short qualifying session followed by a short warmup and then the race.
• Race length will be posted the week before.
• We will still allow late entries to the league if anyone is interested.
• The lowest two point scoring races will be dropped from point totals.
• Race restarts: Races can be restarted if four or more people request it within the first half lap of the race.
• Unnecessary chat during qualifying or the race is prohibited (chat used to notify drivers of exiting the pits, a race restart request, or to advise a side to pass on are allowed)
• Track cutting: The two wheels on the pavement at all times rule has worked in the past. Racers can privately protest others in order to have the replay reviewed by sending an email to me. If it has been decided that a driver has repeatedly cut the track intentionally with 3 or more wheels off, the driver will receive at least a 5 position penalty on their finishing position if not more.

Official Track List:
11/9 Pre-season: Heartland Park

First Race 11/16
Mid-Ohio (32 Laps)
Road Atlanta (24 Laps)
Watkins Glen (32 Laps)
Mosport (31 Laps)
Thunder Hill
Barber Motorsports Park (21 Laps)
Virginia International Raceway
Road America (15 Laps)
Laguna Seca (18 Laps)
Brands Hatch (22 Laps)


Official Entry List:

1) #02 Chris Satterley - Michigan
2) #10 Bob McCown - Massachusetts
3) #11 Don Armenoff - Florida
4) #19 Steve McWilliams, Jr. - Ohio
5) #22 Dave Marklein - Wisconsin
6) #27 Colin Marklein - Wisconsin
7) #28 Doug Carter - Illinois
8) #29 Keith Carter - Illinois
9) #33 Jerry Santucci - Pennsylvania
10) #38 Caleb Marklein - Wisconsin
11) #39 Cameron Wagner - California
12) #46 Jacques Dresang - Wisconsin
13) #83 Ty Handke - Ontario, Canada
14) #72 Ambrose Buldo - New Jersey
15) #45 Joe - Michigan
16) #20 Matthew Inge - Texas
17) #42 Mark Swick - Pennsylvania


POINTS SYSTEM
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Most laps lead: 1
Top qualifier: 1

1st: 12
2nd: 9
3rd: 7
4th: 6
5th: 5
6th: 4
7th: 3
8th: 2
9th: 1

[dc]

Something else to remind everyone of, is that we use our real names on the server, and not SIM league "monikers." It is greatly appreciated that you enter the server under your own name so everyone knows who you are.


See you out there tomorrow (I hope).

[Gokart Mozart]

Entry list alteration: I will be piloting the #80 entry while Steve McWilliams Jr. will be piloting the #46 entry.

[SMac35]

Entry list alteration: I will be piloting the #80 entry while Steve McWilliams Jr. will be piloting the #46 entry.

YOu can have #46 Jacques. Bob said he's going to make me a car to match my racecar (#35) Sorry for the mixup.

Steven

[Gokart Mozart]

Its all good Steven, I already made my #80 entry. No harm done.

[Matthew Inge]

Same car as two years ago for me please...

[csatte02]

Where can I get the skins. Are they the ones that came with the V2.2? If thats the case I'll take#9. I have no idea how to create my own skin.
Chris Satterley

[csatte02]

figured out the skin pack that comes with the SRF download worked.

[dc]

Some useful links and information for the new guys in the league this year and the old guys who forgot it all.




ApexSpeed/Trackpedia League Live Timing & Hotlaps
http://home.comcast.net/~keith.carter/trackpedia/index.html


Spec Racer Ford v2.2
Download from rFactor Central[FONT=Verdana]


Mid-Ohio[/FONT] (this is the correct one)
http://www.mediafire.com/?dx1uz1djn3z


Infinite experience, infinite money:
Note: Always make a backup copy before edit a game file. Locate the
"OWChallenge.cch" file in the "\UserData\<your profile>\" folder.
Open it with a text editor and find the following line:

[CAREER]

Bellow, you will find "Experience=" and "Money=" strings with values.

Example:
Experience=0
Money=500

Change the values as your desire, then save the file and run the game.


Unlock most of cars and extra money:
Choose either of the two race car classes the main menu. Then, choose "Control" and start a test run on any track. At the debriefing menu, type ISI_BABYFACTORY in the dialog box to the bottom left of the menu. Choose "Send" then quit from the race. Note: The code is case-sensitive.

[SMac35]

I noticed there's a new track on the Server-Mid Oho No Chicane. When I join the race the loading screen is for Watkins Glen International. It loads OK, but when I get into the race itself it says cannot find "MidOho_NoChicane.scn." then kicks me out. I checked and I do have the file that it "cannot find."

I'm not too worried about the SCN file, I can probably figure that out, it's just weird that it loads The Glen instead of Mid-O

Steven

[Keith Carter]

Doug's got the wrong Mid-Ohio listed to download. It's the Virtua LM version

http://www.mediafire.com/?dx1uz1djn3z

[ADR]

Anybody want to share any tips on making my turd faster ? I was losing 2-3 seconds on each straight. I maxed out the speed vs. grip to speed. I wasn't even in the same zip code as you other cats last night.

[rmccown]

For me, I lose all my speed in the corners. I either over- or under-brake, and end up slow in the next straight. I still don't have the same 'feel' that I do in a real car.

[dc]

Doug's got the wrong Mid-Ohio listed to download. It's the Virtua LM version

http://www.mediafire.com/?dx1uz1djn3z

Sorry, I couldn't figure out where you go that version, and you hadn't listed it yet. Everything I have usually is from rFactor Central, so that's where I went... it's been fixed in the original post.

[Keith Carter]

No problem. I'm not sure why it's not on rFC anymore. I couldn't find it either.

[Keith Carter]

Anybody want to share any tips on making my turd faster ? I was losing 2-3 seconds on each straight. I maxed out the speed vs. grip to speed. I wasn't even in the same zip code as you other cats last night.

As you're aware, the SRF is a low hp, momentum based car. Get the car turned early and get on the gas in the corners ASAP and accelerate through the corner.

[Tifosi]

As you're aware, the SRF is a low hp, momentum based car. Get the car turned early and get on the gas in the corners ASAP and accelerate through the corner.

And never touch the brakes.

[dc]

And never touch the brakes.

No more drunken driving this season, Dave.


Momentum. Plain and simple. Roll the corners, late apex certain corners to lengthen straightaways. Setup is basic and very close to the same at every track, once you find a comfort zone. And yes, use as little of the brakes as absolutely needed.

[Tifosi]

No more drunken driving this season, Dave.

what's the BAC limit Doug? I could take the interlock off my lawn mower and wire it into the pc.

[SMac35]

OK, I downloaded the correct version of Mid-O, and it's in a .RAR, converted from an .exe, but it will not convert into an actual folder. When I attempt to extract it an error comes up saying I do not have the archive folder....any ideas?

Thanks,
Steven

[Matthew Inge]

Speaking of that......

First lap last night in the chicane, someone ramathorned into me and I lost about 7 seconds. Thanks

[Colin Marklein]

Speaking of that......

First lap last night in the chicane, someone ramathorned into me and I lost about 7 seconds. Thanks

Yea I hate it when that happens. You should check out the replay. Some guy takes out three people, two before the first corner.

[Colin Marklein]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eS74LcUALU

New link. Better view of the start.

[dc]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eS74LcUALU

New link. Better view of the start.

Wow, Matt punted 3 cars within about 150 feet! Awesome!

[Keith Carter]

Season isn't even started yet and the mud slinging begins!!

I would expect actual league races to be a bit cleaner, Colin.

[Cameron Wagner]

Too bad there's no "upgrade" for extra-thick fiberglass on the noses of these cars. That was one of my favorite items seen in Fastrack COA many years ago.

[Gokart Mozart]

In the Miata days we'd have four spare fenders and an extra front bumper for our two-car 'McLiata' fleet...and an extra roof, which I had to use after a minor flip at RA.

[Colin Marklein]

Season isn't even started yet and the mud slinging begins!!

I would expect actual league races to be a bit cleaner, Colin.

If it doesn't do I get to change my skin mid season to Nerf sponsorship?

[Keith Carter]

Ohhh, the sponsorship options would be endless!

Nerf
Tupperware
Bondo
Band-Aid
Gorilla Tape
Duc-Tape
Pepto Bismol
State Farm
UFC


The list goes on and on!!

[rmccown]

My SRF skin already has racer's tape on it, I don't need more damage!

[Tifosi]

Ohhh, the sponsorship options would be endless!

Nerf
Tupperware
Bondo
Band-Aid
Gorilla Tape
Duc-Tape
Pepto Bismol
State Farm
UFC


The list goes on and on!!

Target

[Matthew Inge]

Yea I hate it when that happens. You should check out the replay. Some guy takes out three people, two before the first corner.

I will take credit for the 1st block as I was leaning like any SRF'er would do. The second was response of a wheel jerk because that was getting too close, and sorry Keith about that...I was hitting my apex

[Keith Carter]

For those of you who have not submitted a skin, please let me know which existing skin you will be using for the duration of the league.

[Jerry Santucci 33]

i will be using the in-game skin of:
Borczon Racing #33 driven by non-other than A. N. Other

[rmccown]

Keith, didja get my updated one I sent yesterday?

[Gokart Mozart]

Judging by practice, I think it's going to be a closer field than it was with the F3 car last year. Should be a blast.

[SMac35]

Bob, did you send in my skin along with yours? If not I can send it.


Thanks,
Steven

[Keith Carter]

Keith, didja get my updated one I sent yesterday?

I got 3 or 4 skins that I haven't had a chance to look at yet. I'll probably pack them all up tonight and post them to be downloaded for tomorrow if I can find some time to week through all of the pit stall and number conflicts if there are any with the existing cars in the field.

[rmccown]

Bob, did you send in my skin along with yours? If not I can send it.


Thanks,
Steven

Nope, I just sent him mine.

[Ty_Handke_83]

I'm having a hard time getting my skin converted to DDS so I can check it for errors, fix it up and that. And probably out of time now so I might just have to run the stock #83 already in the game

Edit: Got it figured out, but now it is too late, got my days mixed up, thought it was only Thursday
oh well